N-CSRS 1 d372478dncsrs.htm THORNBURG INVESTMENT TRUST Thornburg Investment Trust

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT

COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number   811-05201

Thornburg Investment Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

c/o Thornburg Investment Management, Inc.

2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Garrett Thornburg, 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   505-984-0200

Date of fiscal year end:     September 30

Date of reporting period:   March 31, 2017

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

The following Semi-annual reports are attached hereto, in order:

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

Thornburg Value Fund

Thornburg International Value Fund

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

Thornburg International Growth Fund

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

Thornburg Developing World Fund

Thornburg Better World International Fund

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund


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Semi-Annual Report March 31, 2017 THORNBURG LOW DURATION MUNICIPAL FUND


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About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

How we THINK Flexible Perspective Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

How we INVEST Portfolio Construction Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention. CONVICTION Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection. UNCONVENTIONAL Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

How we’re Structured for Excellence How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured. TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     13  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     14  

Notes to Financial Statements

     15  

Financial Highlights

     20  

Expense Example

     22  

Other Information

     23  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     24  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TLMAX    885-216-788

Class I

   TLMIX    885-216-770

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for Class A shares. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 1 cent to $12.33 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 3 cents per share. Dividends were higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the index with a 0.17% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the 0.35% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s duration as well as curve positioning added 0.10% to relative performance. The Fund’s credit allocations added another 0.03%. Other risk factors contributed 0.08% to performance. Fund expenses accounted for the remaining differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While stocks were rallying, bond prices, particularly municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

Elsewhere, Bloomberg provides a heat map of the economic health of U.S. states, covering the period from the fourth quarter of 2015 through the fourth quarter of 2016 (the most

 

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Letter to Shareholders,

 

Continued

  

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

recent data available). The majority of the states appear healthy except those with heavy dependence on oil, gas, and coal. The energy-dependent states should improve if oil can maintain prices above $50/barrel.

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House agenda—second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income. There are a number of proposals that have been brought forth, and we believe that if tax reform is enacted, it will be something different than any one of these specific proposals.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend, the cost of residing in high-tax states would increase and might cause out-migration and lower growth.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio as an actively managed laddered portfolio. Laddering a portfolio is a simple way to diversify its investment along its entire investment universe. While past performance does not guarantee future results, our study showed that this structure outperformed other structures around 60% of the time and added 0.15% to 0.25% of total return annually from 1997 through 2016.* Our view is that the current investment environment is not compensating investors enough to take on extra risk, so we have positioned our portfolios at the lower end of their risk spectrums.

Thank you for your continued trust in us, and please know that the co-managers of this Fund are invested alongside you.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO     LOGO
Christopher Ryon, CFA     Nicholos Venditti, CFA
Portfolio Manager     Portfolio Manager
Managing Director     Managing Director

 

* We examined three hypothetical portfolios of bonds from December 1997 to December 2016. One using a laddering strategy, one using a barbell strategy, and a third using a bullet strategy. For the laddering strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–12 Year Municipal Index was used as a proxy, since, similar to a ladder, it contains bonds relatively evenly spread across all maturities within the index. The barbell strategy is a duration management technique wherein bonds are clustered at the two extremes of a maturity range. For the barbell strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–3 Year Municipal Index and BofA Merrill Lynch 8–12 Year Municipal Index were combined. The two indices were weighted in such a way as to give them the same duration as the broader 1–12 Year Index, and each year the portfolio was re-weighted back to the original index weights. This was done to make the two portfolios duration-neutral so that the impact of the strategy chosen could be isolated. The bullet strategy invests at the duration midpoint of the portfolio, therefore the BofA Merrill Lynch 6–8 Year Index was used to represent the bullet strategy. For additional information, see www.thornburg.com/whyladder. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 12/30/13)

      

Without sales charge

     0.15     0.29     0.29

With sales charge

     -1.36     -0.22     -0.18

I Shares (Incep: 12/30/13)

     0.43     0.49     0.48

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

     0.60

SEC Yield

     0.62

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 1.50%. There is no sales charge for Class I shares.

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 2.19%; I shares, 0.72%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: A shares, 0.70%; I shares, 0.50%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus. Without the fee waivers and expense reimbursements, the Annualized Distribution yield would have been 0.19%, and the SEC yield would have been 0.21%.

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Municipal Securities Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 3 years.

The BofA Merrill Lynch indices used in the Ladder vs Barbell & Bullet study are model portfolios of municipal obligations throughout the United States, with maturities ranging either from one to three years, six to eight years, eight to twelve years, or one to twelve years. These indices are subsets of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least a one-year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax).

This Fund invests principally in a laddered portfolio of municipal bonds with a dollar-weighted average duration of normally no more than three years. Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion of the portfolio matures each year. Cash from maturing bonds, if not needed for other purposes, is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the ladder. We regard the strategy as a good compromise for managing different types of risk.

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

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Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents and other.

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS†

 

LOGO

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     107  

Effective Duration

     1.3 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     1.5 Yrs  

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ALABAMA — 1.38%

        

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board, 1.85% due 6/1/2034 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant)

     A-/A1      $ 1,000,000      $ 1,002,600  

ARIZONA — 1.39%

        

Arizona School Facilities Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (State School Land Trust; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR        1,000,000        1,010,280  

ARKANSAS — 0.43%

        

Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, 4.00% due 11/1/2018 (Fayetteville Campus)

     NR/Aa2        295,000        308,815  

CALIFORNIA — 6.36%

        

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2017 (St. Joseph Health System; Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/NR        100,000        101,141  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

     NR/Baa1        655,000        699,658  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

     NR/Baa1        565,000        616,240  

City of Chula Vista, 1.65% due 7/1/2018 (San Diego Gas & Electric Co.)

     A+/Aa2        1,000,000        1,000,590  

City of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/29/2017 (Cash Flow Management)

     SP-1+/Mig1        500,000        502,450  

County of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management Program)

     SP-1+/Mig1        500,000        502,895  

Jurupa Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2017

     BBB+/NR        100,000        101,085  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Hemet Project)

     A+/NR        485,000        491,484  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chino, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Merged Chino Areas 2001 and 2003 and Central City Redevelopment Projects; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        300,000        305,148  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the Richmond Community, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Harbour and Merged Area Redevelopment Projects; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        300,000        303,735  

COLORADO — 2.89%

        

City & County of Denver COP, 0.95% due 12/1/2029 put 4/3/2017 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1        1,400,000        1,400,000  

City of Aurora COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Sports Park and E-911 Projects)

     AA-/Aa2        365,000        398,445  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (FasTracks Transportation System)

     A/Aa3        300,000        302,088  

CONNECTICUT — 3.79%

        

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.54% due 6/15/2018 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,003,360  

a State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 1.65% due 11/15/2029 (Ascension Health Credit Group)

     AA+/Aa2        1,750,000        1,754,287  

FLORIDA — 4.26%

        

County of Osceola, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Transportation Capital Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

     A+/A1        150,000        152,940  

Hillsborough County IDA, 5.65% due 5/15/2018 (Tampa Electric Co.)

     BBB+/A3        200,000        209,424  

JEA, 0.90% due 10/1/2038 put 4/3/2017 (Water and Sewer System; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa2        2,510,000        2,510,000  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 3.00% due 10/15/2017 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)

     NR/Baa1        105,000        105,826  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 3.00% due 10/15/2018 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)

     NR/Baa1        120,000        122,301  

GEORGIA — 1.31%

        

City of Atlanta, 3.00% due 1/1/2018 (BeltLine Project)

     NR/A2        340,000        344,627  

City of Atlanta, 4.00% due 1/1/2019 (BeltLine Project)

     NR/A2        580,000        605,973  

GUAM — 3.28%

        

Government of Guam, 3.00% due 11/15/2017 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        300,000        302,214  

Government of Guam, 4.00% due 11/15/2018 (Economic Development)

     A/NR        275,000        283,453  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Economic Development)

     A/NR        400,000        418,644  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Economic Development)

     A/NR        1,000,000        1,049,720  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        300,000        329,847  

IDAHO — 0.69%

        

State of Idaho GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017

     SP-1+/Mig1        500,000        501,330  

ILLINOIS — 11.99%

        

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (2016 Airport Projects)

     A/NR        500,000        514,860  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (2016 Airport Projects)

     A/NR        500,000        533,065  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

     AA+/Ba1        500,000        539,510  

Chicago Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Rail Car and Rail System Improvements)

     AA/A1        1,165,000        1,191,982  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2020

     AA/NR        600,000        636,642  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Capital Improvement Plan)

     AA-/A2        615,000        662,669  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Du Page County High School District No. 88, 3.00% due 1/15/2020 (Addison Trail and Willowbrook High Schools)

     NR/Aa1      $ 1,245,000      $ 1,296,630  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Rush University Medical Center)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,024,420  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers)

     NR/Baa1        500,000        522,800  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Rush University Medical Center)

     A+/A1        500,000        529,660  

State of Illinois, 4.00% due 6/15/2019 (Build Illinois Program)

     AAA/Baa2        520,000        549,229  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2020 (Build Illinois Program)

     AAA/NR        535,000        589,436  

Town of Cicero GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Cicero and Laramie Development Areas; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        125,000        128,390  

INDIANA — 1.56%

        

City of Evansville, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Waterworks District; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        810,000        833,458  

Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2017 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        300,000        302,721  

KANSAS — 3.25%

        

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Department of Commerce Impact Program)

     A+/A3        1,250,000        1,319,937  

Topeka Public Building Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (10th and Jackson Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        1,000,000        1,045,210  

KENTUCKY — 2.87%

        

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Project No. 112)

     A/Aa3        1,000,000        1,088,250  

b Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, 1.50% due 10/1/2033 (Louisville Gas and Electric Company)

     NR/NR        1,000,000        1,000,490  

LOUISIANA — 0.14%

        

City of New Orleans, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Water System Facilities Capital Improvement Program)

     A-/NR        100,000        102,527  

MASSACHUSETTS — 2.77%

        

City of Quincy GO, 2.00% due 6/16/2017 (Capital Improvements)

     SP-1+/NR        500,000        501,120  

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, 2.00% due 6/1/2019 (Low and Moderate Income Housing)

     AA-/Aa3        1,500,000        1,509,840  

MICHIGAN — 3.20%

        

Berkley School District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,031,510  

Charles Stewart Mott Community College GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (Higher Education Facilities)

     A+/NR        750,000        782,077  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (School District of the City of Detroit; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     AA-/NR        250,000        260,183  

Northville Public Schools GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     NR/Aa1        250,000        250,865  

MISSOURI — 2.75%

        

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 0.90% due 9/1/2030 put 4/3/2017 (Washington University; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        2,000,000        2,000,000  

NEVADA — 0.49%

        

City of Reno GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (Fire Protection Projects)

     A-/A1        200,000        201,368  

Washoe County School District GO, 5.25% due 6/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        150,000        151,115  

NEW JERSEY — 8.39%

        

Essex County Improvement Authority GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (County Correctional Facility)

     NR/Aa2        545,000        552,859  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 6/15/2019

     BBB+/Baa1        550,000        579,997  

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 12/15/2019 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: AMBAC)

     BBB+/Baa1        200,000        215,468  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Hackensack University Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        150,000        154,309  

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Student Loans)

     AA/Aa2        515,000        527,381  

New Jersey Transit Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2019 (Urban Public Transportation Capital Improvement)

     A/A3        1,250,000        1,323,737  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2020 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        500,000        532,725  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.50% due 12/15/2020 (State Transportation System Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        2,000,000        2,210,840  

NEW MEXICO — 1.39%

        

County of Taos, 3.00% due 4/1/2018 (County Educational Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,013,140  

NEW YORK — 7.18%

        

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa2        500,000        506,995  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa2        450,000        489,492  

Lake Placid Central School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa3        200,000        201,666  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2018 (Monroe Community College Association; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        200,000        204,356  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.96% due 6/15/2048 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1        600,000        600,000  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.95% due 6/15/2050 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1      $ 700,000      $ 700,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 11/1/2022 put 4/3/2017 (World Trade Center Recovery; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aa1        400,000        400,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 8/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        500,000        500,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.90% due 8/1/2039 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aa1        500,000        500,000  

Tobacco Settlement Asset Securitization Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2021

     A/NR        1,000,000        1,116,570  

NORTH CAROLINA — 1.04%

        

State of North Carolina, 4.00% due 3/1/2023 (Federal Aid Highway Projects)

     AA/A2        750,000        758,947  

OKLAHOMA — 1.85%

        

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (INTEGRIS Health)

     AA-/Aa3        270,000        284,834  

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2018 (Jenks Public Schools)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,062,250  

OREGON — 0.69%

        

State of Oregon GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management)

     SP-1+/Mig1        500,000        501,530  

PENNSYLVANIA — 9.12%

        

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        200,000        203,848  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     AA/A2        350,000        366,401  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        500,000        552,690  

Coatesville Area School District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/A2        1,000,000        1,124,040  

East Allegheny School District GO, 2.00% due 4/1/2017 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Ba1        300,000        300,000  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.95% due 7/1/2041 put 4/3/2017 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA/Aa2        1,300,000        1,300,000  

Lancaster County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Masonic Villages Project)

     A/NR        1,500,000        1,581,165  

Lehigh County IDA, 0.90% due 2/15/2027 put 8/15/2017 (PPL Electric Utilities Corp.)

     A/A1        1,000,000        999,890  

Wilson School District GO, 3.00% due 6/1/2017 (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        200,000        200,722  

SOUTH CAROLINA — 1.55%

        

City of North Charleston Public Facilities Corp. COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Convention Center Complex)

     AA-/NR        300,000        306,153  

Kershaw County Public Schools Foundation, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Kershaw County School District)

     A-/A1        500,000        510,250  

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Catawba Project)

     AA/A3        300,000        308,940  

TEXAS — 9.13%

        

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

     AA-/A1        1,000,000        1,112,610  

City of Houston, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

     A-/A2        200,000        202,492  

City of Houston, 4.00% due 9/1/2018 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

     A-/A2        675,000        701,656  

City of Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (KIPP Program; Guaranty: PSF)

     AAA/NR        970,000        1,022,428  

City of San Antonio, 2.25% due 2/1/2033 (Electric and Gas Systems)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,020,260  

Coastal Water Authority, 4.00% due 12/15/2017 (City of Houston Projects)

     AA/NR        905,000        924,874  

Dallas Independent School District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2036 put 2/15/2020 (School District Buildings Renovations; Insured: PSF-GTD)

     AAA/Aaa        325,000        355,342  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 0.95% due 9/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (Texas Medical Center; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1        1,300,000        1,300,000  

WASHINGTON — 1.64%

        

King County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Evergreen Health)

     NR/Aa3        835,000        888,240  

Ocean Beach School District No. 101 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Educational Facilities)

     NR/A1        300,000        305,949  

WEST VIRGINIA — 0.28%

        

Mason County, 1.625% due 10/1/2022 put 10/1/2018 (Appalachian Power Company)

     A-/Baa1        200,000        199,984  

WISCONSIN — 1.00%

        

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 1.25% due 8/15/2025 put 8/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

     NR/A2        725,000        724,913  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.06% (Cost $71,188,276)

         $ 71,290,507  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.94%

           1,413,771  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 72,704,278  
        

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
b When-issued security.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
COP    Certificates of Participation
DFA    Development Finance Authority
EDA    Economic Development Authority
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
GO    General Obligation
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
JEA    Jacksonville Electric Authority
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF    Guaranteed by Permanent School Fund
Q-SBLF    Insured by Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017, (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

 

Investments at value (cost $71,188,276) (Note 3)

  $ 71,290,507  

Cash

    662,897  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    1,399,950  

Interest receivable

    663,751  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    35,955  
 

 

 

 

Total Assets

    74,053,060  
 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Payable for investments purchased

    1,253,909  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    56,971  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

    7,321  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    28,759  

Dividends payable

    1,822  
 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

    1,348,782  
 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 72,704,278  
 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

  $ (192

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

    102,231  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

    (41,956

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

    72,644,195  
 

 

 

 
  $ 72,704,278  
 

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

 

Class A Shares:

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($22,265,414 applicable to 1,805,450 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

  $ 12.33  

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

    0.19  
 

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

  $ 12.52  
 

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($50,438,864 applicable to 4,091,661 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

  $ 12.33  
 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $615,403)

  $ 383,156  
 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

    127,770  

Administration fees (Note 4)

 

Class A Shares

    10,976  

Class I Shares

    11,581  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

 

Class A Shares

    17,914  

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A Shares

    12,949  

Class I Shares

    4,953  

Registration and filing fees

 

Class A Shares

    11,539  

Class I Shares

    12,686  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

    13,345  

Professional fees

    20,827  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

    728  

Trustee fees

    1,298  

Other expenses

    5,292  
 

 

 

 

Total Expenses

    251,858  

Less:

 

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

    (68,468

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

    (14,521
 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

    168,869  
 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

    214,287  
 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (18,623

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    60,804  
 

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

    42,181  
 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ 256,468  
 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 214,287     $ 189,076  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (18,623     (18,130

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    60,804       (17,236
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    256,468       153,710  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    (55,408     (9,876

Class I Shares

    (159,071     (179,200

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    17,972,715       971,622  

Class I Shares

    11,876,098       (3,150,597
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    29,890,802       (2,214,341

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    42,813,476       45,027,817  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 72,704,278     $ 42,813,476  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

  $ (192   $ —    

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 71,188,276  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 145,856  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (43,625
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 102,231  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $1,645. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $21,688, (of which $1,073 are short-term and $20,615 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT
MARCH 31, 2017
 
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 71,290,507      $ —        $ 71,290,507      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 71,290,507      $ —        $ 71,290,507      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $ 1 billion

     0.400

Next $ 500 million

     0.300  

Next $ 500 million

     0.250  

Over $ 2 billion

     0.225  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was 0.40% of the Fund’s average net assets (before applicable management fee waiver of $14,521).

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $728 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $128 from the sale of Class A shares.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor voluntarily waived Fund level investment advisory fees of $14,521. The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $39,248 for Class A shares and $29,220 for Class I shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 44.73%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $3,358,907 in purchases.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,887,118     $ 35,513,788       179,515     $ 2,217,348  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     4,426       54,550       796       9,845  

Shares repurchased

     (1,429,719     (17,595,623     (101,677     (1,255,571
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,461,825     $ 17,972,715       78,634     $ 971,622  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,972,253     $ 24,262,786       1,018,022     $ 12,579,199  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     12,452       153,404       14,105       174,307  

Shares repurchased

     (1,018,677     (12,540,092     (1,287,521     (15,904,103
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     966,028     $ 11,876,098       (255,394   $ (3,150,597
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $31,764,518 and $11,515,430, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED &
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL
FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS) (%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS (%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE (%)(a)

  NET ASSETS
AT END OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 12.34       0.04       (0.02     0.02       (0.03   —       (0.03   $12.33     0.63 (e)      0.63 (e)      0.63 (e)      1.13 (e)      0.17     23.48   $ 22,265  

2016(c)

  $ 12.35       0.03       (0.01     0.02       (0.03   —       (0.03   $12.34     0.24       0.70       0.70       2.19       0.15     21.17   $ 4,241  

2015(c)

  $ 12.34       0.02       0.01       0.03       (0.02   —       (0.02   $12.35     0.15       0.67       0.67       2.85       0.22     20.53   $ 3,273  

2014(c)(d)

  $ 12.31       0.02       0.03       0.05       (0.02   —       (0.02   $12.34     0.20 (e)      0.66 (e)      0.65 (e)      3.14 (e)      0.40     4.54   $ 2,751  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 12.34       0.04       (0.01     0.03       (0.04   —       (0.04   $12.33     0.69 (e)      0.49 (e)      0.49 (e)      0.66 (e)      0.25     23.48   $ 50,439  

2016

  $ 12.35       0.05       (0.01     0.04       (0.05   —       (0.05   $12.34     0.43       0.50       0.50       0.72       0.36     21.17   $ 38,572  

2015

  $ 12.34       0.04       0.01       0.05       (0.04   —       (0.04   $12.35     0.32       0.50       0.50       0.82       0.40     20.53   $ 41,755  

2014(d)

  $ 12.31       0.04       0.03       0.07       (0.04   —       (0.04   $12.34     0.42 (e)      0.44 (e)      0.44 (e)      1.77 (e)      0.56     4.54   $ 12,672  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2013.
(e) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,001.66      $ 3.17  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.77      $ 3.20  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,002.54      $ 2.44  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,022.50      $ 2.46  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.63%; I: 0.49%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www. sec. gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

 

To receive shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements electronically, go to www.thornburg.com/edelivery.

 

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

LOGO

 
Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH3053


LOGO


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do.

It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

Flexible Perspective Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

Convention

Portfolio Construction Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than Convention.

CONVICTION Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection

UNCONVENTIONAL Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

Structured for Excellence How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH

FAR FROM THE HERD

ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     41  

Statement of Operations

     42  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     43  

Notes to Financial Statements

     44  

Financial Highlights

     50  

Expense Example

     52  

Other Information

     53  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     54  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   LTMFX    885-215-459

Class C

   LTMCX    885-215-442

Class I

   LTMIX    885-215-434

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Funds are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 32 cents to $14.31 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 11.54 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 11.57 cents per share. Dividends were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the index with a negative 1.40% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the negative 0.90% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s duration and curve positioning detracted 0.08% from relative performance while ratings factors detracted 0.07%. Other risk factors added 0.01% to relative performance. Fund expenses accounted for any remaining differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While stocks were rallying, bond prices, particularly municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in

 

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Letter to Shareholders,

 

Continued

  

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

Elsewhere, Bloomberg provides a heat map of the economic health of U.S. states, covering the period from the fourth quarter of 2015 through the fourth quarter of 2016 (the most recent data available). The majority of the states appear healthy except those with heavy dependence on oil, gas, and coal. The energy-dependent states should improve if oil can maintain prices above $50/barrel.

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House agenda—second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income. There are a number of proposals that have been brought forth, and we believe that if tax reform is enacted, it will be something different than any one of these specific proposals.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend, the cost of residing in high-tax states would increase and might cause out-migration and lower growth.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio as an actively managed laddered portfolio. Laddering a portfolio is a simple way to diversify its investment along its entire investment universe. While past performance does not guarantee future results, our study showed that this structure outperformed other structures around 60% of the time and added 0.15% to 0.25% of total return annually from 1997 through 2016.* Our view is that the current investment environment is not compensating investors enough to take on extra risk, so we have positioned our portfolios at the lower end of their risk spectrums.

Thank you for your continued trust in us, and please know that the co-managers of this Fund are invested alongside you.

 

Sincerely,   
LOGO    LOGO
Christopher Ryon, CFA    Nicholos Venditti, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director

 

* We examined three hypothetical portfolios of bonds from December 1997 to December 2016. One using a laddering strategy, one using a barbell strategy, and a third using a bullet strategy. For the laddering strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–12 Year Municipal Index was used as a proxy, since, similar to a ladder, it contains bonds relatively evenly spread across all maturities within the index. The barbell strategy is a duration management technique wherein bonds are clustered at the two extremes of a maturity range. For the barbell strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–3 Year Municipal Index and BofA Merrill Lynch 8–12 Year Municipal Index were combined. The two indices were weighted in such a way as to give them the same duration as the broader 1–12 Year Index, and each year the portfolio was re-weighted back to the original index weights. This was done to make the two portfolios duration-neutral so that the impact of the strategy chosen could be isolated. The bullet strategy invests at the duration midpoint of the portfolio, therefore the BofA Merrill Lynch 6–8 Year Index was used to represent the bullet strategy. For additional information, see www.thornburg.com/whyladder. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 9/28/84)

          

Without sales charge

     -0.50     1.27     1.40     3.00     4.87

With sales charge

     -1.98     0.76     1.09     2.84     4.82

C Shares (Incep: 9/1/94)

          

Without sales charge

     -0.73     1.05     1.15     2.74     3.29

With sales charge

     -1.22     1.05     1.15     2.74     3.29

I Shares (Incep: 7/5/96)

     -0.19     1.58     1.73     3.34     3.88

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

     1.54

SEC Yield

     1.04

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 1.50%. Class C shares include a 0.50% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 0.72%; C shares, 0.96%; I shares, 0.41%.

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year Municipal Securities Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 10 years.

The BofA Merrill Lynch indices used in the Ladder vs Barbell & Bullet study are model portfolios of municipal obligations throughout the United States, with maturities ranging either from one to three years, six to eight years, eight to twelve years, or one to twelve years. These indices are subsets of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least a one-year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with preservation of capital (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax).

The secondary goal of the Fund is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to longer intermediate and long-term bond portfolios.

This Fund is a laddered portfolio of municipal bonds with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally less than five years. Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion of the portfolio matures each year. Cash from maturing bonds, if not needed for other purposes, is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the ladder. We regard the strategy as a good compromise for managing different types of risk.

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

LOGO

 

LOGO

Lipper Best Short-Intermediate Municipal Debt Fund (Class I Shares)

10-year period ended 11/30/16, among 41 funds.

Lipper Fund Awards are granted annually to the fund in each Lipper classification that consistently delivered the strongest risk-adjusted performance (calculated with dividends reinvested and without sales charge). Fund Classification Awards are given for three-year, five-year, and ten-year periods. Thornburg did not win the award for any other time period. Past performance does not guarantee future results. From Thomson Reuters Lipper Awards, © 2017 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. Used by permission and protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States. The printing, copying, redistribution or retransmission of this Content without express permission is prohibited.

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

LOGO

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

LOGO

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     1,928  

Effective Duration

     3.5 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     4.2 Yrs  

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ALABAMA — 1.16%

        

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1      $ 770,000      $ 834,256  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1        4,840,000        5,243,898  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1        5,085,000        5,658,893  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1        5,335,000        6,081,740  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1        5,605,000        6,505,835  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Education System Capital Improvements)

     AA/Aa1        735,000        865,389  

Alabama State Board of Education, 3.00% due 5/1/2017 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1        2,070,000        2,073,188  

Alabama State Board of Education, 3.00% due 5/1/2018 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1        2,130,000        2,163,739  

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2019 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1        2,195,000        2,295,136  

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,062,290  

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2021 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,074,110  

Alabama State Board of Education, 4.00% due 5/1/2022 (Calhoun Community College)

     NR/A1        1,230,000        1,328,966  

City of Birmingham GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2        2,760,000        2,789,891  

City of Birmingham GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (Government Services)

     AA/Aa2        2,000,000        2,068,540  

City of Mobile GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019 pre-refunded 2/15/2018

     NR/NR        1,205,000        1,247,898  

City of Mobile GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019

     AA-/Aa2        795,000        822,276  

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board, 1.85% due 6/1/2034 put 3/20/2017 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant)

     A-/A1        20,000,000        20,052,000  

East Alabama Health Care Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021

     A/NR        1,245,000        1,397,413  

East Alabama Health Care Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022

     A/NR        800,000        899,856  

Montgomery Waterworks and Sanitation, 5.00% due 9/1/2019

     AAA/Aa1        3,375,000        3,555,697  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (University Hospital)

     AA-/A1        1,670,000        1,975,794  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (University Hospital)

     AA-/A1        4,940,000        5,880,527  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2027 (University Hospital)

     AA-/A1        2,305,000        2,699,916  

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (ETM)

     NR/A1        2,500,000        2,546,225  

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (ETM)

     NR/A1        1,700,000        1,795,319  

ALASKA — 0.47%

        

Alaska Housing Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2018 pre-refunded 12/1/2017 (State Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/Aa2        1,610,000        1,654,774  

Alaska Housing Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (State Capital Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA+/Aa2        390,000        400,409  

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2017 (DeLong Mountain Transportation Project)

     AA+/Aa3        3,000,000        3,000,000  

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (DeLong Mountain Transportation Project)

     AA+/Aa3        2,455,000        2,552,857  

City of Valdez, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BP Pipelines (Alaska), Inc. Project)

     A-/A2        12,000,000        13,271,160  

City of Valdez, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BP Pipelines (Alaska), Inc. Project)

     A-/A2        3,700,000        4,091,941  

North Slope Borough GO, 5.00% due 6/30/2017 (ETM)

     AA-/Aa2        5,700,000        5,759,451  

North Slope Borough GO, 5.00% due 6/30/2017

     AA/Aa2        3,100,000        3,133,046  

ARIZONA — 2.35%

        

Arizona Board of Regents, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (University of Arizona SPEED)

     A+/Aa3        575,000        641,838  

Arizona Board of Regents, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (University of Arizona SPEED)

     A+/Aa3        800,000        939,184  

Arizona Board of Regents, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (University of Arizona SPEED)

     A+/Aa3        550,000        651,057  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Arizona State University; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        1,285,000        1,297,477  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 3.00% due 9/1/2018 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

     A/A2        1,000,000        1,024,110  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Arizona State University; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        3,735,000        3,771,939  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 3.00% due 9/1/2019 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

     A/A2        2,525,000        2,612,264  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Arizona State University)

     AA-/A1        1,085,000        1,175,402  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

     A/A2        1,000,000        1,100,650  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Arizona State University)

     AA-/A1        3,170,000        3,508,683  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Arizona State University)

     AA-/A1        4,020,000        4,536,892  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Arizona State University)

     A+/Aa3        6,080,000        6,977,226  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

     A/A2        2,500,000        2,846,400  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Arizona State University)

     AA-/A1        4,380,000        4,997,317  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Northern Arizona University Projects)

     A/A2        3,325,000        3,784,515  

Arizona Board of Regents COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Arizona State University)

     AA-/A1        5,580,000        6,422,357  

Arizona HFA, 5.25% due 1/1/2018 (Banner Health)

     AA-/NR        3,500,000        3,612,420  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Dignity Health)

     A/A3        1,470,000        1,539,634  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Dignity Health)

     A/A3        1,365,000        1,477,558  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Dignity Health)

     A/A3        1,290,000        1,390,685  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals)

     NR/A2        1,600,000        1,850,544  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals)

     NR/A2        1,500,000        1,766,955  

Arizona School Facilities Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (State School Land Trust; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR        2,965,000        2,995,480  

Arizona School Facilities Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (State School Land Trust; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR        4,540,000        4,757,375  

Arizona School Facilities Board COP, 5.25% due 9/1/2023 pre-refunded 9/1/2018 (School Site and Building Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        1,315,000        1,392,953  

Arizona Transportation Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2019

     AA+/Aa2        3,510,000        3,815,791  

Arizona Transportation Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2021

     AA+/Aa2        7,465,000        8,546,679  

Arizona Transportation Board, 5.00% due 7/1/2022

     AA+/Aa2        5,000,000        5,742,300  

City of Glendale IDA, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Midwestern University)

     A/NR        1,440,000        1,446,998  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2022

     AA+/Aa3      $ 1,250,000      $ 1,448,500  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2023

     AA+/Aa3        1,830,000        2,151,037  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2024

     AA+/Aa3        2,000,000        2,380,720  

City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2025

     AA+/Aa3        3,500,000        4,212,215  

City of Tucson, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Street and Highway Projects)

     AA+/A1        2,135,000        2,453,265  

City of Yuma Municipal Property Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2018 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (Water and Wastewater System; Insured: Syncora)

     A+/A1        2,130,000        2,152,386  

Pima County, 4.50% due 7/1/2017 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        5,040,000        5,087,578  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        2,750,000        2,779,370  

Pima County, 3.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        500,000        512,890  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        5,000,000        5,253,550  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        2,000,000        2,101,420  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        700,000        735,497  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        500,000        558,845  

Pima County, 3.00% due 7/1/2021 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        1,200,000        1,273,320  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        400,000        458,316  

Pima County, 3.00% due 7/1/2022 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        1,325,000        1,409,456  

Pima County, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Ina & Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facilities)

     AA/NR        500,000        583,490  

Pima County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Sewer System & Fleet Services Facilities Expansion)

     A+/NR        1,395,000        1,433,321  

Pima County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Sewer System & Fleet Services Facilities Expansion)

     A+/NR        2,700,000        2,873,151  

Pima County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Sewer System & Fleet Services Facilities Expansion)

     A+/NR        1,500,000        1,639,095  

Pima County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Sewer System & Fleet Services Facilities Expansion)

     A+/NR        765,000        853,579  

Pima County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Sewer System & Fleet Services Facilities Expansion)

     A+/NR        1,220,000        1,382,150  

Pima County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Sewer System & Fleet Services Facilities Expansion)

     A+/NR        1,275,000        1,455,719  

Pinal County, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Detention and Training Facilities)

     AA-/NR        1,115,000        1,208,459  

Pinal County, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Detention and Training Facilities)

     AA-/NR        1,775,000        2,012,548  

Pinal County, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Detention and Training Facilities)

     AA-/NR        1,100,000        1,281,016  

Pinal County, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Detention and Training Facilities)

     AA-/NR        700,000        823,963  

Pinal County, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Hunt Highway (Phases III-V), Ironwood Drive, Public Safety Radio & Court Buildings)

     AA-/NR        3,000,000        3,524,130  

Pinal County, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Detention and Training Facilities)

     AA-/NR        1,500,000        1,778,205  

Scottsdale IDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Scottsdale Healthcare)

     NR/A2        6,885,000        7,256,308  

State of Arizona Department of Administration, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (State Lottery; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A1        8,370,000        8,776,112  

State of Arizona Department of Administration, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (State Lottery; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A1        8,705,000        9,664,813  

ARKANSAS — 0.28%

        

Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, 3.00% due 11/1/2023 (Fayetteville Campus Athletic Facilities)

     NR/Aa2        615,000        647,041  

City of Fort Smith, 3.50% due 10/1/2017 (Water and Sewer System Construction; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,930,000        1,954,241  

City of Fort Smith, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Water and Sewer System Construction; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,041,570  

City of Fort Smith, 4.00% due 10/1/2019 (Water and Sewer System Construction; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,670,000        1,773,540  

Jefferson County, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,375,000        1,381,930  

Jefferson County, 1.55% due 10/1/2017 (Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Project)

     A/A2        10,000,000        10,024,700  

Jefferson County, 4.50% due 6/1/2018 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,495,000        1,551,287  

Jefferson County, 4.50% due 6/1/2019 (Jefferson Regional Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,580,000        1,682,036  

CALIFORNIA — 8.88%

        

Alameda County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Santa Rita Jail; Insured: AMBAC)

     AA/NR        1,220,000        1,253,172  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,154,130  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

     AA/Aa1        2,000,000        2,344,920  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

     AA/Aa1        3,200,000        3,796,640  

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 0% due 9/1/2022 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        3,250,000        2,813,037  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Redevelopment Agency of the City of Brentwood; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        965,000        987,195  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.25% due 11/1/2018 (Redevelopment Agency of the City of Brentwood: Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,020,000        1,084,189  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.25% due 11/1/2019 (Redevelopment Agency of the City of Brentwood; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        725,000        794,578  

Cabrillo USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR        1,000,000        910,830  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2017 (Pitzer College)

     NR/A2        1,460,000        1,460,000  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Chapman University)

     NR/A2        4,870,000        5,475,925  

California HFFA, 5.50% due 2/1/2019 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

     AA-/NR        2,865,000        3,087,668  

California HFFA, 5.75% due 2/1/2020 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

     AA-/NR        1,975,000        2,213,857  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Dignity Health)

     A/A3        4,400,000        4,844,048  

California HFFA, 5.75% due 2/1/2021 (Community Developmental Disabilities Program; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

     AA-/NR        1,695,000        1,960,149  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Dignity Health)

     A/A3        3,450,000        3,891,772  

California HFFA, 5.25% due 3/1/2022 (Dignity Health)

     A/A3        7,020,000        7,919,683  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2043 put 10/15/2020 (St. Joseph Health System)

     AA-/Aa3        5,000,000        5,576,700  

California School Cash Reserve Program Authority, 2.00% due 6/30/2017

     SP-1+/NR        6,000,000        6,016,260  

 

Semi-Annual Report    9


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

California State Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 pre-refunded 7/1/2019

   AA+/Aaa    $ 4,200,000      $ 4,564,938  

California State Housing Finance Agency, 2.50% due 12/1/2017 (One Santa Fe Apartments Multi-Family Housing; Collateralized: GNMA)

   NR/Aa1      595,000        595,678  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Regents of University of California; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AA+/Aaa      3,000,000        3,053,040  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (California State University) (ETM)

   A+/Aaa      3,000,000        3,074,040  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (California State University) (ETM)

   A+/Aaa      2,700,000        2,870,370  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (California School for the Deaf Riverside Campus)

   A+/A1      1,585,000        1,756,513  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Yuba City Courthouse)

   A+/A1      1,675,000        1,864,593  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Coalinga State Hospital)

   A+/A1      5,685,000        6,328,485  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (California State University)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,122,720  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Various Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      1,500,000        1,687,485  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (California School for the Deaf Riverside Campus)

   A+/A1      890,000        1,010,880  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Yuba City Courthouse)

   A+/A1      1,250,000        1,425,138  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Coalinga State Hospital)

   A+/A1      5,000,000        5,700,550  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Various Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,147,510  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Various Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      1,750,000        2,011,030  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Laboratory Facility and San Diego Courthouse)

   A+/A1      750,000        861,870  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (California School for the Deaf Riverside Campus)

   A+/A1      500,000        577,550  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Coalinga State Hospital)

   A+/A1      11,555,000        13,388,432  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Laboratory Facility and San Diego Courthouse)

   A+/A1      10,075,000        11,759,540  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Yuba City Courthouse)

   A+/A1      1,900,000        2,230,828  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Various Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      4,500,000        5,380,065  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Laboratory Facility and San Diego Courthouse)

   A+/A1      2,050,000        2,410,001  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Various Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      12,145,000        14,643,469  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2026 (Various Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      12,080,000        14,625,618  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals)

   AA-/NR      27,000,000        29,071,980  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 pre-refunded 1/1/2019 (Aspire Public Schools; LOC: PCSD Guaranty Pool I, LLC)

   NR/NR      1,280,000        1,331,021  

Castaic Lake Water Agency COP, 0% due 8/1/2023 (Water System Improvement; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/NR      10,125,000        8,614,856  

Castaic USD GO, 0% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/NR      1,300,000        1,247,207  

Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Carson Ice)

   AA-/Aa3      600,000        606,348  

Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Carson Ice)

   AA-/Aa3      1,750,000        1,896,335  

Chula Vista COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (ETM)

   AA-/NR      1,170,000        1,216,940  

Chula Vista COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2019 (ETM)

   AA-/NR      1,235,000        1,333,244  

City of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/29/2017 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      48,800,000        49,039,120  

City of Redding COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (City Electric System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,290,000        2,398,363  

City of Redding COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (City Electric System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,665,000        1,742,073  

Clovis USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/A3      2,685,000        2,592,072  

Community Facilities District No. 86-1 of the Irvine USD, 5.25% due 9/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      3,000,000        3,170,250  

Community Facilities District No. 86-1 of the Irvine USD, 5.25% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      3,000,000        3,273,420  

County of Los Angeles COP, 0% due 9/1/2017 (Disney Parking Garage and Walt Disney Concert Hall; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/A1      1,200,000        1,195,500  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      1,730,000        1,915,594  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      3,805,000        4,266,699  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      360,000        407,815  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      5,805,000        6,637,321  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      1,645,000        1,887,391  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      5,000,000        5,777,900  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      450,000        523,175  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      6,875,000        8,044,506  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      4,775,000        5,594,676  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      5,150,000        6,066,545  

County of Monterey COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (2009 Refinancing Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      2,260,000        2,378,944  

County of Riverside, 3.00% due 10/11/2017

   NR/Mig1      4,050,000        4,095,603  

County of Solano COP, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (1999 Capital Improvement Program)

   AA/Aa3      1,580,000        1,618,663  

County of Ventura COP, 5.25% due 8/15/2017 (Healthcare Clinic Facilities) (ETM)

   AA+/NR      1,635,000        1,662,681  

Escondido Union High School District GO, 0% due 11/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      2,655,000        2,486,885  

Irvine USD Community Facilities District No. 86-1, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (Acquisition of Public Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      5,000,000        5,088,150  

Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (ETM)

   A+/NR      2,295,000        2,422,051  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Multiple Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa3      4,000,000        4,216,000  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Multiple Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa3      17,935,000        19,520,633  

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/A1      2,445,000        2,495,514  

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

   A+/A1      4,600,000        4,936,030  

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

   A+/A1      7,040,000        7,815,878  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000        4,042,240  

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

     AA-/Aa2      $ 12,260,000      $ 14,340,890  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

     AA-/Aa2        11,950,000        14,220,380  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

     AA-/Aa2        10,640,000        12,831,946  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 1.07% due 7/1/2030

     AAA/Aa1        8,500,000        8,500,000  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 1.07% due 7/1/2036

     A-1+/Aa1        12,000,000        12,000,000  

Mount San Antonio Community College GO, 0% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

     AA/Aa1        5,000,000        4,986,100  

Needles USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2023

     AA-/A3        1,005,000        860,210  

North City West School Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Carmel Valley Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        4,545,000        5,276,200  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Hydroelectric Project)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,010,580  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (Lodi Energy Center)

     A-/A2        4,480,000        4,689,126  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Hydroelectric Project)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,084,550  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Hydroelectric Project)

     A+/A1        1,325,000        1,434,260  

Oakland State Building Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Elihu M. Harris State Office Building)

     A+/A1        7,240,000        7,715,451  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Construction & Modernization Project; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        2,240,000        2,621,875  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Construction & Modernization Project; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,290,000        1,534,532  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Construction & Modernization Project; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,500,000        1,807,755  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Construction & Modernization Project; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,750,000        2,128,875  

Orange County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA/Aa2        1,245,000        1,257,886  

Palo Alto USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019

     AAA/Aaa        1,000,000        968,980  

Palomar Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2021

     AA/Aa1        2,560,000        2,371,072  

Rocklin USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2022 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/Aa2        3,910,000        3,485,335  

Sacramento City Financing Authority, 0% due 12/1/2019 (Merged Downtown & Oak Park; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        2,920,000        2,781,884  

Sacramento City Financing Authority, 0% due 12/1/2021 (Merged Downtown & Oak Park; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        1,600,000        1,443,008  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

     A+/Aa3        3,265,000        3,707,767  

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Procter & Gamble)

     AA-/Aa3        750,000        758,070  

San Diego Convention Center Expansion Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2020

     AA-/NR        4,000,000        4,422,400  

San Diego Convention Center Expansion Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2021

     AA-/NR        3,000,000        3,399,870  

San Diego Convention Center Expansion Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2022

     AA-/NR        8,000,000        9,211,760  

San Diego USD GO, 5.50% due 7/1/2020 (Educational System Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/Aa2        10,000,000        11,352,700  

San Francisco Building Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (San Francisco Civic Center Complex)

     A+/A1        13,130,000        13,992,247  

San Joaquin Delta Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa2        7,600,000        7,099,616  

Santa Ana Financing Authority, 6.25% due 7/1/2018 (Police Administration & Holding Facility; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

     AA-/A3        2,017,500        2,150,272  

Santa Ana Financing Authority, 6.25% due 7/1/2018 (Police Administration & Holding Facility; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        2,017,500        2,141,132  

Santa Ana USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        3,425,000        3,306,461  

Santa Fe Springs Community Development Commission, 0% due 9/1/2024 (Consolidated Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        7,000,000        5,543,510  

South San Francisco USD GO, 4.00% due 6/15/2018 (Educational Facilities) (ETM)

     SP-1+/NR        5,130,000        5,316,424  

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,000,000  

State of California Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (ETM)

     AA+/Aaa        3,105,000        3,262,051  

State of California Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (ETM)

     AA+/Aaa        895,000        940,269  

State of California GO, 4.75% due 4/1/2018 (Various Purposes)

     AA-/Aa3        1,250,000        1,298,375  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Various Purposes)

     AA-/Aa3        10,000,000        11,220,400  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Various Purposes)

     AA-/Aa3        5,000,000        5,736,500  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2026 (Various Purposes)

     AA-/Aa3        17,850,000        21,629,380  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (Various Purposes)

     AA-/Aa3        12,445,000        14,916,204  

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018

     AA-/A2        2,000,000        2,062,660  

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2019

     AA-/A2        2,000,000        2,138,400  

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Tustin Redevelopment) (ETM)

     A/NR        935,000        947,492  

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2019 pre-refunded 9/1/2018 (Tustin Redevelopment)

     A/NR        1,010,000        1,072,176  

Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2020 pre-refunded 9/1/2018 (Tustin Redevelopment)

     A/NR        1,050,000        1,114,638  

West Contra Costa USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2022 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        4,000,000        3,546,800  

West Covina Redevelopment Agency, 6.00% due 9/1/2022 (Fashion Plaza)

     NR/NR        6,075,000        6,855,334  

COLORADO — 0.89%

        

City & County of Denver, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Airport System Capital Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        1,000,000        1,025,310  

City & County of Denver COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Buell Theatre Property)

     AA+/Aa2        3,065,000        3,440,003  

City & County of Denver COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Buell Theatre Property)

     AA+/Aa2        3,825,000        4,381,117  

City & County of Denver COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Buell Theatre Property)

     AA+/Aa2        1,720,000        2,027,656  

City & County of Denver School District No. 1 COP, 4.00% due 12/15/2019 (Eastbridge Elementary and Conservatory Green K-8 Schools)

     NR/Aa3        400,000        425,848  

City & County of Denver School District No. 1 COP, 4.00% due 12/15/2020 (Eastbridge Elementary and Conservatory Green K-8 Schools)

     NR/Aa3        600,000        646,770  

City & County of Denver School District No. 1 COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2021 (Eastbridge Elementary and Conservatory Green K-8 Schools)

     NR/Aa3        1,000,000        1,132,560  

City & County of Denver School District No. 1 COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2022 (Eastbridge Elementary and Conservatory Green K-8 Schools)

     NR/Aa3        1,030,000        1,179,505  

 

Semi-Annual Report    11


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City & County of Denver School District No. 1 COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2023 (Eastbridge Elementary and Conservatory Green K-8 Schools)

     NR/Aa3      $ 1,180,000      $ 1,366,263  

City of Longmont, 6.00% due 5/15/2019

     AA+/NR        3,215,000        3,516,245  

Colorado Department of Corrections COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Colorado Penitentiary II) (ETM)

     AA-/Aa2        1,590,000        1,649,227  

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (National Conference of State Legislatures)

     A/A3        1,625,000        1,665,706  

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (National Conference of State Legislatures)

     A/A3        1,805,000        1,958,244  

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (National Conference of State Legislatures)

     A/A3        1,000,000        1,101,430  

Colorado HFA, 5.25% due 5/15/2017 (Northern Colorado Medical Center; Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/NR        1,185,000        1,191,541  

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

     BBB+/Baa1        175,000        176,460  

Colorado HFA, 5.25% due 5/15/2019 (Northern Colorado Medical Center; Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/NR        2,225,000        2,416,083  

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 5/15/2025 (Northern Colorado Medical Center)

     A+/NR        565,000        662,931  

Colorado HFA, 5.00% due 5/15/2026 (Northern Colorado Medical Center)

     A+/NR        740,000        874,192  

El Paso County COP, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Pikes Peak Regional Development Center)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,086,640  

El Paso County COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Pikes Peak Regional Development Center)

     AA/Aa2        1,330,000        1,534,873  

El Paso County Falcon School District No. 49 COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2020

     NR/Aa3        350,000        391,503  

El Paso County Falcon School District No. 49 COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2023

     NR/Aa3        945,000        1,103,713  

El Paso County Falcon School District No. 49 COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2024

     NR/Aa3        655,000        772,383  

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/NR        1,525,000        1,566,694  

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/NR        1,200,000        1,286,448  

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,109,010  

Regents of the University of Colorado COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (UCDHSC Fitzsimons Academic Facilities)

     AA-/Aa2        850,000        870,409  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (FasTracks Transportation System)

     A/Aa3        1,750,000        1,829,362  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (FasTracks Transportation System)

     A/Aa3        4,730,000        5,111,947  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (FasTracks Transportation System)

     A/Aa3        3,655,000        4,055,296  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.50% due 6/1/2021 (FasTracks Transportation System)

     A/Aa3        2,370,000        2,671,606  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (North Metro Rail Line)

     A/Aa3        4,000,000        4,669,080  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (North Metro Rail Line)

     A/Aa3        4,000,000        4,646,840  

CONNECTICUT — 2.13%

        

City of Hartford GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Various Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,765,000        1,971,434  

City of Hartford GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Various Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        800,000        901,032  

City of Hartford GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Various Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,020,000        1,141,972  

City of West Haven GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,080,000        2,152,467  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 0.96% due 11/15/2036 put 4/3/2017 (Housing Mortgage Financing Program; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        1,935,000        1,935,000  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 0.96% due 5/15/2039 put 4/3/2017 (Housing Mortgage Financing Program; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        42,865,000        42,865,000  

State of Connecticut GO, 1.71% due 9/15/2019 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,000,080  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3        5,550,000        6,400,870  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 5/15/2024 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        20,000,000        23,113,400  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (Educational Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3        19,385,000        22,418,365  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        1,845,000        2,131,012  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 5/15/2025 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        12,500,000        14,533,875  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2025 (Educational Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3        11,015,000        12,815,292  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 5/15/2026 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        7,000,000        8,170,960  

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.56% due 9/15/2018 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA-/Aa3        725,000        725,660  

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.44% due 9/15/2024 put 9/15/2017 (Various Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        10,000,000        10,002,600  

DELAWARE — 0.03%

        

Delaware Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Transportation System)

     AA+/Aa2        500,000        560,205  

Delaware Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Transportation System)

     AA+/Aa2        1,440,000        1,687,579  

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 0.21%

        

District of Columbia, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (National Public Radio) (ETM)

     AA-/A2        1,830,000        1,830,000  

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (National Public Radio) (ETM)

     NR/NR        750,000        780,352  

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/A2        995,000        1,034,661  

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/A2        805,000        863,870  

District of Columbia, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (National Public Radio)

     AA-/A2        1,890,000        2,081,589  

District of Columbia GO, 6.00% due 6/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA/Aa1        5,000,000        5,292,300  

District of Columbia GO, 5.25% due 6/1/2020 (Insured: Syncora)

     AA/Aa1        3,005,000        3,376,328  

FLORIDA — 6.88%

        

Alachua County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Educational Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        1,600,000        1,809,504  

Alachua County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        2,250,000        2,573,572  

Broward County, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Port Facilities)

     A-/A1        2,820,000        2,861,651  

Broward County, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1        500,000        507,525  

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,020,030  

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Broward County, 5.50% due 9/1/2018 (Port Facilities)

   A-/A1    $ 3,500,000      $ 3,687,670  

Broward County, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

   A+/A1      425,000        442,574  

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

   A+/A1      500,000        528,085  

Broward County, 5.50% due 9/1/2019 (Port Facilities)

   A-/A1      2,800,000        3,041,752  

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,088,130  

Broward County, 4.00% due 10/1/2020 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,660,000        1,790,061  

Broward County, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Airport, Marina & Port Improvements)

   A+/A1      2,000,000        2,229,100  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,010,300  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      4,000,000        4,523,080  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      4,580,000        5,254,130  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000        3,487,980  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000        2,325,320  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      4,000,000        4,692,520  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000        2,346,260  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      7,000,000        8,268,610  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      5,000,000        5,906,150  

City of Fort Myers, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Gulf Breeze Loan Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa3      2,195,000        2,249,370  

City of Fort Myers, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Utility Systems Capital Projects)

   A+/Aa3      3,360,000        3,830,534  

City of Gainesville, 0.95% due 10/1/2026 put 4/3/2017 (Utilities System; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AA-/Aa2      18,410,000        18,410,000  

City of Gainesville, 0.96% due 10/1/2026 put 4/3/2017 (Utilities System; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AA-/Aa2      26,885,000        26,885,000  

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,020,710  

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2018

   AA-/Aa3      1,050,000        1,111,803  

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2019

   AA-/Aa3      500,000        545,745  

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,120,350  

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2023

   AA-/Aa3      1,105,000        1,296,916  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      7,105,000        7,252,145  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000        5,460,700  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      5,655,000        6,137,994  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Energy System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      1,695,000        1,900,231  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      1,945,000        2,258,203  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 11/15/2026 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      1,925,000        2,246,417  

City of Miami, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Street & Sidewalk Improvement Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A2      1,970,000        2,023,426  

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      750,000        760,320  

City of North Miami Beach, 3.00% due 8/1/2018 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      1,280,000        1,313,037  

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      1,650,000        1,780,103  

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      780,000        859,537  

City of North Miami Beach, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (North Miami Beach Water Project)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,124,480  

City of Tampa, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (BayCare Health System)

   NR/Aa2      1,215,000        1,245,448  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.25% due 4/1/2017 (Nova Southeastern University) (ETM)

   A-/Baa1      1,325,000        1,325,000  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.25% due 4/1/2018 (Nova Southeastern University) (ETM)

   A-/Baa1      2,630,000        2,742,432  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (University of Tampa)

   A-/NR      1,225,000        1,308,545  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Nova Southeastern University)

   A-/Baa1      1,035,000        1,100,940  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.50% due 4/1/2019 (Nova Southeastern University) (ETM)

   A-/Baa1      1,705,000        1,851,408  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Nova Southeastern University)

   A-/Baa1      1,190,000        1,293,090  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (University of Tampa)

   A-/NR      620,000        698,573  

Florida State Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2020 (University System Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      4,055,000        4,379,359  

Florida State Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2021 (University System Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      4,215,000        4,621,663  

Florida State Board of Governors, 4.00% due 7/1/2022 (University System Capital Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      4,385,000        4,869,674  

Florida State Department of Transportation GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018

   AAA/Aa1      3,000,000        3,062,310  

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Adventist Health System Sunbelt Group)

   AA/Aa2      3,200,000        3,280,576  

Highlands County HFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Adventist Health System Sunbelt Group)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,283,800  

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,210,000        4,471,062  

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,420,000        4,835,613  

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,645,000        5,211,133  

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Court Facilities)

   AA/A1      4,880,000        5,590,089  

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Jail and Storm Water Projects)

   AA/A1      2,300,000        2,634,673  

Hillsborough County, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Jail and Storm Water Projects)

   AA/A1      3,005,000        3,488,685  

Hillsborough County IDA, 5.65% due 5/15/2018 (Tampa Electric Co.)

   BBB+/A3      3,200,000        3,350,784  

Hillsborough County School Board COP, 5.25% due 7/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa2      1,300,000        1,314,261  

Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, 6.00% due 9/1/2017 (Florida Proton Therapy Institute)

   NR/NR      985,000        1,001,026  

JEA, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Water and Sewer System)

   AAA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,589,100  

JEA, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Electric System)

   A+/Aa3      1,395,000        1,642,850  

JEA, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Electric System)

   A+/Aa3      1,200,000        1,416,192  

Lake County School Board COP, 5.25% due 6/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      2,000,000        2,014,540  

 

Semi-Annual Report    13


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Lake County School Board COP, 5.25% due 6/1/2018 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR    $ 1,475,000      $ 1,544,237  

Lee County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,165,200  

Lee County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        2,341,820  

Manatee County, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Public Utilities Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,015,810  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      2,400,000        2,541,264  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (County Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      2,775,000        3,182,398  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Public Utilities Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      500,000        596,020  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Public Utilities Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      470,000        559,408  

Manatee County School District, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (School Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      900,000        1,065,663  

Manatee County School District, 5.00% due 10/1/2027 (School Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,000,000        2,365,180  

Marion County School Board COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/A2      2,500,000        2,607,700  

Marion County School Board COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/A2      2,635,000        2,832,203  

Marion County School Board COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/A2      2,760,000        3,026,119  

Marion County School Board COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/A2      2,505,000        2,800,916  

Marion County School Board COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/A2      3,065,000        3,522,880  

Miami Beach GO, 4.00% due 9/1/2019

   AA+/Aa2      2,745,000        2,916,425  

Miami Beach GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020

   AA+/Aa2      3,720,000        4,141,439  

Miami Beach GO, 4.00% due 9/1/2021

   AA+/Aa2      1,015,000        1,112,379  

Miami Beach GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,124,690  

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2017 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,435,000        2,417,468  

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2018 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      5,385,000        5,240,197  

Miami-Dade County, 0% due 10/1/2019 (Professional Sports Franchise Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,170,000        2,054,231  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Transit System)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,162,020  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Transit System)

   AA/A1      5,565,000        6,522,403  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Transit System)

   AA/A1      3,650,000        4,311,489  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Miami International Airport)

   A/A2      2,500,000        2,922,225  

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Toll System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      7,530,000        8,131,722  

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Toll System)

   A/A2      2,000,000        2,348,440  

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Toll System)

   A/A2      2,000,000        2,331,080  

Miami-Dade County GO, 5.25% due 7/1/2018 (Building Better Communities)

   AA/Aa2      5,040,000        5,307,926  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A/A1      3,405,000        3,908,872  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2023 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A/A1      4,130,000        4,791,089  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2024 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A/A1      8,000,000        9,343,680  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2025 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A/A1      15,000,000        17,653,350  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2031 put 5/1/2024 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A/A1      2,425,000        2,806,089  

Orange County HFA, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      1,980,000        2,019,798  

Orange County HFA, 5.25% due 10/1/2019 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      6,050,000        6,625,718  

Orange County HFA, 6.25% due 10/1/2021 (Orlando Health, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A2      1,870,000        2,062,704  

Orange County HFA, 5.375% due 10/1/2023 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      4,150,000        4,530,845  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,086,950  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      1,695,000        1,892,213  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      2,100,000        2,398,011  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      1,825,000        2,114,317  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      1,540,000        1,803,355  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      1,445,000        1,701,516  

Orange County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa2      1,190,000        1,411,697  

Palm Beach County HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Boca Raton Regional Hospital)

   BBB+/NR      600,000        663,612  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      800,000        841,768  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 4.00% due 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      940,000        996,635  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      1,090,000        1,213,432  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 4.00% due 8/1/2021 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      3,835,000        4,190,658  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000        1,153,490  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      1,660,000        1,914,793  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      3,500,000        4,091,745  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000        1,169,070  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      3,595,000        4,249,110  

Palm Beach County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Educational Facilities)

   NR/Aa3      1,275,000        1,506,986  

Polk County, 4.00% due 10/1/2020 (Water and Wastewater Utility Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      3,100,000        3,356,649  

Polk County, 3.00% due 10/1/2021 (Water and Wastewater Utility Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      3,125,000        3,283,594  

Polk County, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Water and Wastewater Utility Systems)

   AA/Aa3      1,420,000        1,630,856  

Putnam County Development Authority, 5.35% due 3/15/2042 put 5/1/2018 (Seminole Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      10,200,000        10,632,684  

Putnam County Development Authority, 5.35% due 3/15/2042 put 5/1/2018 (Seminole Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      4,225,000        4,404,224  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

   A/A1      400,000        408,204  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

   A/A1      755,000        798,971  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

   A/A1      1,200,000        1,356,660  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

   A/A1      625,000        714,231  

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Buena Vista Drive Corridor Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3      $ 1,940,000      $ 2,270,634  

Reedy Creek Improvement District, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

     A/A1        750,000        864,518  

Reedy Creek Improvement District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

     AA-/Aa3        500,000        567,600  

Reedy Creek Improvement District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

     AA-/Aa3        860,000        1,006,570  

Reedy Creek Improvement District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

     AA-/Aa3        850,000        1,003,638  

Reedy Creek Improvement District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (Walt Disney World Resort Complex Utility Systems)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,383,260  

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Everglades Restoration Plan)

     AA/Aa3        2,750,000        2,806,402  

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Everglades Restoration Plan)

     AA/Aa3        2,500,000        2,645,600  

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Everglades Restoration Plan)

     AA/Aa3        1,500,000        1,635,300  

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Everglades Restoration Plan)

     AA/Aa3        1,780,000        1,989,702  

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Everglades Restoration Plan)

     AA/Aa3        1,750,000        1,998,325  

South Florida Water Management District COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Everglades Restoration Plan)

     AA/Aa3        2,000,000        2,315,540  

South Lake County Hospital District, 5.00% due 10/1/2025

     NR/A2        4,140,000        4,514,422  

South Miami HFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Baptist Health)

     AA-/Aa3        4,610,000        4,680,210  

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Miami-Dade County Program; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        5,000,000        5,698,250  

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Miami-Dade County Program)

     AA-/Aa3        1,450,000        1,651,826  

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Miami-Dade County Program)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,309,840  

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Miami-Dade County Program)

     AA-/Aa3        2,100,000        2,457,798  

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Miami-Dade County Program)

     AA-/Aa3        1,725,000        2,006,917  

Tampa Bay Regional Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

     AA+/Aa1        5,615,000        5,733,420  

Tampa Bay Regional Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018

     AA+/Aa1        2,890,000        3,063,689  

Tampa Bay Regional Water Supply Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019

     AA+/Aa1        3,000,000        3,285,390  

University of North Florida Foundation, Inc., 0.90% due 5/1/2028 put 4/3/2017 (Parking Facility; LOC: Wachovia Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA-/NR        5,300,000        5,300,000  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 10/15/2017 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,030,000        1,046,192  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2018 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,075,000        2,191,055  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2019 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,350,000        2,552,170  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2023 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)

     NR/Baa1        700,000        793,555  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2024 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)

     NR/Baa1        650,000        739,252  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2025 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)

     NR/Baa1        400,000        454,288  

Volusia County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (University High School, River Springs Middle School)

     NR/Aa3        1,000,000        1,181,950  

GEORGIA — 1.53%

        

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 4.00% due 6/15/2017 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

     NR/Aa2        495,000        498,252  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2019 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

     NR/Aa2        400,000        433,044  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 4.00% due 6/15/2020 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

     NR/Aa2        395,000        427,027  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (UGAREF Central Precinct, LLC)

     NR/Aa2        800,000        923,096  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (UGAREF Central Precinct, LLC)

     NR/Aa2        470,000        549,693  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (UGAREF Central Precinct, LLC)

     NR/Aa2        520,000        614,063  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Water & Wastewater System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa2        4,745,000        4,860,351  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

     NR/Aa3        2,100,000        2,164,176  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

     NR/Aa3        3,145,000        3,358,105  

City of Atlanta, 6.00% due 11/1/2019 (Water & Wastewater System)

     AA-/Aa2        5,650,000        6,327,435  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (BeltLine Project)

     NR/A2        410,000        446,769  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

     NR/Aa3        6,000,000        6,590,820  

City of Atlanta, 5.25% due 1/1/2020 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

     NR/Aa3        5,000,000        5,526,000  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BeltLine Project)

     NR/A2        175,000        190,892  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

     NR/Aa3        7,000,000        7,685,300  

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 1/1/2021 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

     NR/Aa3        3,525,000        4,030,273  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Water & Wastewater System)

     AA-/Aa2        2,500,000        2,871,700  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Water & Wastewater System)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,166,140  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Airport Passenger Facility)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,159,210  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Water & Wastewater System)

     AA-/Aa2        1,130,000        1,336,056  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Airport Passenger Facility)

     AA-/Aa3        1,350,000        1,596,078  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Water & Wastewater System)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,196,090  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Airport Passenger Facility)

     AA-/Aa3        1,645,000        1,945,986  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Airport Passenger Facility)

     AA-/Aa3        2,500,000        2,960,900  

City of Atlanta, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Water & Wastewater System)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,201,910  

Development Authority of Bartow County, 2.70% due 8/1/2043 put 8/23/2018 (Georgia Power Co. Plant Bowen Project)

     A-/A3        6,000,000        6,074,880  

Fulton County Development Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Georgia Tech Athletic Association)

     NR/A2        4,550,000        5,223,081  

Fulton County Facilities Corp. COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Public Purpose Project)

     AA/Aa2        8,400,000        8,600,172  

Fulton County Facilities Corp. COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Public Purpose Project)

     AA/Aa2        6,600,000        7,203,504  

Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Gwinnett Hospital System, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        5,000,000        5,366,100  

LaGrange-Troup County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (West Georgia Health Foundation, Inc.)

     A+/Aa2        1,070,000        1,091,700  

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2018 (Georgia Gas)

     BBB+/Baa1      $ 5,000,000      $ 5,141,200  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, 6.60% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        120,000        124,184  

State of Georgia GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Capital Projects)

     AAA/Aaa        8,625,000        8,717,115  

Valdosta and Lowndes County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (South Medical Center)

     AA-/Aa2        1,500,000        1,713,390  

GUAM — 0.57%

        

Government of Guam, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility) (ETM)

     BBB+/NR        2,000,000        2,058,800  

Government of Guam, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility) (ETM)

     BBB+/NR        3,000,000        3,220,530  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Economic Development)

     A/NR        680,000        713,809  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        1,000,000        1,070,420  

Government of Guam, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility) (ETM)

     BBB+/NR        2,000,000        2,222,300  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        1,500,000        1,624,860  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        2,210,000        2,420,878  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        2,960,000        3,260,292  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        6,280,000        6,901,469  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        4,500,000        4,933,440  

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Water & Wastewater System Improvements)

     A-/Baa2        300,000        329,826  

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2022 (Water & Wastewater System Improvements)

     A-/Baa2        1,050,000        1,181,040  

Guam Government Waterworks Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2023 (Water & Wastewater System Improvements)

     A-/Baa2        645,000        730,869  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,000,000        1,078,390  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,500,000        1,649,235  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        6,340,000        7,167,180  

HAWAII — 1.43%

        

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Capital Improvements)

     NR/Aa1        3,620,000        3,973,348  

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Capital Improvements)

     NR/Aa1        8,265,000        9,311,349  

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Capital Improvements)

     NR/Aa1        2,770,000        3,192,009  

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Capital Improvements)

     NR/Aa1        1,750,000        2,053,433  

City and County of Honolulu GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Capital Improvements)

     NR/Aa1        6,695,000        7,855,846  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        2,165,000        2,486,914  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,500,000        1,723,035  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,250,000        1,462,100  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,169,680  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,186,630  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        800,000        949,304  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,500,000        1,779,945  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,186,630  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,186,630  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,430,000        1,712,668  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        2,000,000        2,395,340  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,515,000        1,814,470  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        2,000,000        2,420,100  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,255,000        1,518,613  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        1,500,000        1,813,575  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        2,085,000        2,520,869  

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        500,000        604,525  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     AA+/Aa1        12,000,000        12,295,200  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     AA+/Aa1        20,000,000        21,269,600  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement) (ETM)

     NR/NR        1,545,000        1,698,372  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     AA+/Aa1        1,455,000        1,601,402  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     AA+/Aa1        2,500,000        2,823,050  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     AA+/Aa1        3,000,000        3,462,390  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     AA+/Aa1        940,000        1,073,659  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 pre-refunded 12/1/2021 (Hawaiian Home Lands Settlement)

     NR/NR        3,060,000        3,535,402  

IDAHO — 0.64%

        

Idaho HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Trinity Health Credit Group)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,162,990  

Idaho HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Trinity Health Credit Group)

     AA-/Aa3        2,200,000        2,589,158  

Idaho HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Trinity Health Credit Group)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,187,200  

Regents of the University of Idaho, 5.25% due 4/1/2041 put 4/1/2021

     A+/Aa3        12,890,000        14,511,304  

State of Idaho GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017

     SP-1+/Mig1        25,825,000        25,893,695  

ILLINOIS — 6.77%

        

Board of Education of the City of Chicago GO, 0% due 12/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BHAC)

     AA+/Aa1        12,000,000        10,786,320  

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, 5.25% due 4/1/2020 (Housing & Auxiliary Facilities; Insured: Natl-re)

     AA-/A3        1,000,000        1,089,450  

Chicago Midway International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2022

     A/A3        800,000        909,768  

Chicago Midway International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2023

     A/A3        1,900,000        2,193,569  

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Chicago Midway International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2024

   A/A3    $ 1,000,000      $ 1,166,520  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (2016 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      6,750,000        6,950,610  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (2015 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      3,000,000        3,198,390  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (2016 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      8,500,000        9,062,105  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (2015 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      2,350,000        2,576,070  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (2015 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      3,000,000        3,360,420  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Capital Development Programs)

   A/A2      5,835,000        6,477,609  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2027 (2016 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      1,750,000        2,046,870  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      945,000        962,180  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,250,000        1,272,725  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,420,000        1,445,816  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/Ba1      1,150,000        1,179,440  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2019 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      820,000        851,496  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2019 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,745,000        1,812,025  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      815,000        857,714  

Chicago Park District GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      2,730,000        2,873,079  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/Ba1      530,000        571,881  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      2,840,000        3,123,546  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,940,000        2,158,638  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,485,000        1,652,359  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,675,000        1,881,695  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      3,215,000        3,611,731  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,605,000        1,803,057  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,305,000        1,476,986  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,340,000        1,516,599  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,760,000        1,991,950  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      610,000        693,326  

Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees of the Board of Education GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2021 (School District Capital Improvement Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,500,000        1,608,030  

Chicago Transit Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2017 (Federal Transit Program-Rail Systems; Insured: AGM)

   A/A3      3,000,000        3,019,140  

Chicago Transit Authority, 5.50% due 6/1/2018 (Federal Transit Program-Rail Systems; Insured: AGM)

   A/A3      2,500,000        2,609,525  

City of Chicago, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/Baa3      1,475,000        1,500,149  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      2,500,000        2,561,150  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      1,750,000        1,843,817  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,075,950  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Project Fund; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,320,000        1,337,160  

City of Chicago, 5.50% due 1/1/2020 (Wastewater Transmission System; Insured: BHAC)

   AA+/Aa1      1,250,000        1,286,638  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Riverwalk Expansion Project; Insured: AGM)

   BBB-/Ba1      1,410,000        1,493,824  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,094,180  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      2,000,000        2,214,040  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Riverwalk Expansion Project; Insured: AGM)

   BBB-/Ba1      1,000,000        1,066,720  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      3,000,000        3,351,540  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Chicago Midway Airport)

   A/A3      6,215,000        7,175,280  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      6,250,000        7,012,437  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Chicago Midway Airport)

   A/A3      16,060,000        18,363,807  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Project Fund)

   AA/Ba1      5,510,000        5,707,038  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      4,500,000        5,074,920  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2026 (Project Fund)

   AA/Ba1      6,030,000        6,207,342  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2027 (Project Fund)

   AA/Ba1      6,310,000        6,482,326  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 11/1/2027 (Water System Improvements)

   A/NR      1,250,000        1,406,013  

City of Chicago Board of Education GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,000,000        1,028,450  

City of Chicago Building Acquisition Certificates GO, 5.40% due 1/1/2018 (Parking Facility Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      570,000        572,029  

City of Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      4,100,000        4,161,336  

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2019 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,062,970  

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2020 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      785,000        844,731  

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2021 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,640,000        1,750,405  

City of Quincy, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Blessing Hospital)

   A/A2      500,000        511,450  

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2019 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,935,000        2,092,799  

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2020 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,000,000        1,102,520  

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2021 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,100,000        2,350,719  

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2022 (Lakehurst Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,000,000        1,129,680  

Community College District No. 503 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Black Hawk College; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      3,365,000        3,787,980  

Community College District No. 503 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Black Hawk College; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      4,155,000        4,751,118  

Community College District No. 503 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Black Hawk College; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      3,415,000        3,932,099  

Community College District No. 516 GO, 4.50% due 12/15/2020 (Waubonsee Community College)

   NR/Aa1      1,325,000        1,465,688  

Community College District No. 516 GO, 5.00% due 12/15/2021 (Waubonsee Community College)

   NR/Aa1      6,175,000        7,086,492  

 

Semi-Annual Report    17


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Community High School District No. 127 GO, 7.375% due 2/1/2020 (Lake County-Grayslake Educational Facilities.; Insured: Syncora)

   AA+/NR    $ 1,000,000      $ 1,151,570  

Community Unit School District No. 200 GO, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (DuPage County Educational Facilities; Insured: FSA)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,089,990  

Community Unit School District No. 302 GO, 0% due 2/1/2021 (Kane & DeKalb County Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl- Re)

   NR/Aa3      3,165,000        2,872,364  

Community Unit School District No. 428 GO, 0% due 1/1/2021 (DeKalb County Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa2      6,140,000        5,627,371  

Community Unit School District No. 5 GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2024 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      450,000        521,424  

Community Unit School District No. 5 GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2025 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      600,000        701,208  

Community Unit School District No. 5 GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2026 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      600,000        704,988  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,220,000        1,335,815  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,106,410  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,250,000        1,397,350  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      3,300,000        3,702,831  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,105,980  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2025 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,625,000        1,808,869  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2026 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,690,000        1,872,266  

Cook County School District No. 97 GO, 9.00% due 12/1/2018 (Village of Oak Park; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      4,000,000        4,490,760  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      3,690,000        3,976,012  

County of Cook GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      925,000        982,406  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      3,590,000        3,850,634  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000        2,193,360  

County of Cook GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2021 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      2,000,000        2,136,920  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      5,000,000        5,566,600  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      2,105,000        2,343,539  

County of Cook GO, 4.00% due 11/15/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000        1,072,980  

County of Cook GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA-/A2      1,500,000        1,689,960  

Du Page County High School District No. 88, 3.00% due 1/15/2020 (Addison Trail and Willowbrook High Schools)

   NR/Aa1      2,630,000        2,739,066  

Forest Preserve District of Cook County GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021

   AA/A2      1,500,000        1,658,730  

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2020

   AAA/Aaa      500,000        560,010  

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2021

   AAA/Aaa      1,425,000        1,629,858  

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2022

   AAA/Aaa      900,000        1,043,055  

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2023

   AAA/Aaa      1,300,000        1,523,795  

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2024

   AAA/Aaa      5,000,000        5,900,650  

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 3/1/2034 put 3/1/2018 (Art Institute of Chicago)

   NR/NR      3,600,000        3,708,360  

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, 3.40% due 11/1/2036 put 11/1/2017 (Field Museum of Natural History)

   A/NR      1,300,000        1,312,025  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Rush University Medical Center; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AA-/Aaa      1,000,000        1,024,190  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Columbia College) (ETM)

   BBB+/NR      1,395,000        1,433,139  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/1/2018 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,044,160  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/1/2019 (Educational Advancement Fund, Inc.)

   NR/Baa3      4,675,000        4,683,836  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA+/Aa2      1,315,000        1,406,287  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      290,000        323,585  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      250,000        284,553  

Illinois Finance Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Trinity Health)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,088,500  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      250,000        288,093  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA+/Aa2      565,000        657,824  

a Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,162,120  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA+/Aa2      800,000        942,608  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      500,000        584,550  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA+/Aa2      1,400,000        1,635,368  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      1,655,000        1,926,006  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2030 put 1/15/2020 (Advocate Health Care)

   AA+/Aa2      1,250,000        1,368,838  

Illinois Finance Authority, 0.95% due 8/15/2038 put 4/3/2017 (Northwestern Memorial Hospital; SPA: Northern Trust Co.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      33,370,000        33,370,000  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2023

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000        4,629,800  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2024

   AA-/Aa3      6,500,000        7,608,965  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2025

   AA-/Aa3      6,500,000        7,128,940  

Kane McHenry Cook & DeKalb Counties Unit School District No. 300 GO, 0% due 12/1/2021 (Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/Aa3      765,000        705,139  

Kane McHenry Cook & DeKalb Counties Unit School District No. 300 GO, 0% due 12/1/2021 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/Aa3      1,235,000        1,092,802  

Kane McHenry Cook & DeKalb Counties Unit School District No. 300 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2024

   AA/NR      7,150,000        8,215,350  

McHenry County Conservation District GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2021

   AA+/Aa1      2,325,000        2,613,858  

McHenry County Conservation District GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2025

   AA+/Aa1      2,000,000        2,360,100  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (McCormick Place Expansion)

   BBB-/NR      4,000,000        4,302,840  

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2019

   A/NR      22,000,000        23,645,600  

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.125% due 6/1/2019

   A/NR      6,780,000        7,305,179  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2021 pre-refunded 6/15/2019 (Build Illinois)

   AAA/NR      9,945,000        10,768,645  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (Build Illinois)

   AAA/NR      5,825,000        6,666,596  

 

18    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2025 (Build Illinois)

     AAA/NR      $ 8,825,000      $ 10,228,440  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2026 (Build Illinois)

     AAA/NR        8,825,000        10,302,658  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (Build Illinois)

     AAA/NR        5,825,000        6,847,113  

Town of Cicero Cook County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Cicero and Laramie Development Areas; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,000,000        2,118,980  

Town of Cicero Cook County GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Cicero and Laramie Development Areas)

     A+/NR        1,070,000        1,149,490  

Town of Cicero Cook County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Cicero and Laramie Development Areas; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,450,000        1,572,684  

Town of Cicero Cook County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Cicero and Laramie Development Areas; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,250,000        1,380,500  

Town of Cicero GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Cicero and Laramie Development Areas; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,375,000        2,439,410  

University of Illinois Board of Trustees COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,045,000        1,067,070  

University of Illinois Board of Trustees COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        955,000        973,632  

Village of Melrose Park, 5.20% due 7/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        1,190,000        1,202,102  

Village of Tinley Park GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2022

     AA+/NR        625,000        688,144  

Will & Kendall Counties Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Capital Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/Aa2        8,050,000        9,256,212  

Will & Kendall Counties Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Capital Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/Aa2        4,580,000        5,317,838  

Will & Kendall Counties Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Capital Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/Aa2        8,495,000        9,943,397  

Will County Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365 GO, 0% due 11/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa2        3,370,000        3,282,548  

INDIANA — 1.77%

        

Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        2,500,000        2,529,925  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2018

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,035,800  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2019

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,059,010  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2021

     AA+/NR        2,200,000        2,490,312  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2022

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,148,950  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2023

     AA+/NR        600,000        699,366  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2024

     AA+/NR        285,000        335,063  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2025

     AA+/NR        600,000        711,744  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2026

     AA+/NR        700,000        833,077  

b Avon Community School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2027

     AA+/NR        1,345,000        1,614,215  

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 4.00% due 6/1/2018

     NR/Aa3        1,000,000        1,032,740  

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

     NR/Aa3        1,000,000        1,111,490  

City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Road and Intersection Improvements)

     AA+/NR        2,405,000        2,720,416  

City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Road and Intersection Improvements)

     AA+/NR        2,510,000        2,877,439  

City of Carmel Redevelopment District COP, 5.75% due 7/15/2022 pre-refunded 1/15/2021 (CFP Energy Center, LLC Installment Purchase Agreement)

     NR/NR        2,760,000        3,062,910  

City of Fort Wayne, 2.00% due 12/1/2017 (Waterworks Utility Improvements)

     NR/Aa3        1,175,000        1,183,507  

Duneland School Building Corp., 0% due 2/1/2020 (State Aid Withholding)

     A/NR        2,970,000        2,821,233  

Duneland School Building Corp., 0% due 8/1/2020 (State Aid Withholding)

     A/NR        3,470,000        3,258,712  

Duneland School Building Corp., 0% due 2/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

     A/NR        2,770,000        2,568,455  

Duneland School Building Corp., 0% due 8/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

     A/NR        3,270,000        2,994,012  

Hamilton Southeastern Consolidated School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: State Intercept)

     AA+/NR        1,230,000        1,398,399  

Hamilton Southeastern Consolidated School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2022 (Educational Facilities; Insured: State Intercept)

     AA+/NR        885,000        1,021,166  

Hamilton Southeastern Consolidated School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: State Intercept)

     AA+/NR        570,000        663,423  

Hamilton Southeastern Consolidated School Building Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2024 (Educational Facilities; Insured: State Intercept)

     AA+/NR        525,000        613,084  

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.00% due 10/15/2017 (Special Gas Program)

     NR/A3        5,000,000        5,100,900  

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Columbus Learning Center)

     AA/NR        1,300,000        1,463,553  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Parkview Health Systems)

     A+/Aa3        1,000,000        1,003,450  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2017 (Marian University Health Sciences)

     BBB-/NR        1,940,000        1,961,359  

Indiana Finance Authority, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Community Health Network)

     A/A2        2,820,000        2,906,377  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2018 (Wabash Correctional Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        1,000,000        1,052,260  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2018 (Rockville Correctional Facilities) (ETM)

     AA+/Aa1        2,150,000        2,264,853  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2018 (Marian University Health Sciences)

     BBB-/NR        1,790,000        1,847,316  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Indianapolis Airport)

     AA+/Aa2        2,750,000        2,918,272  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.)

     NR/Aa3        1,250,000        1,322,975  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (Community Health Network)

     A/A2        1,790,000        1,921,458  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2019 (Marian University Health Sciences)

     BBB-/NR        1,250,000        1,310,250  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Indiana University Health System)

     AA-/Aa3        5,000,000        5,522,250  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Community Health Network)

     A/A2        860,000        947,711  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2020 (Marian University Health Sciences)

     BBB-/NR        2,245,000        2,383,719  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Indiana University Health System)

     AA-/Aa3        9,880,000        11,169,241  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Community Health Network)

     A/A2        2,250,000        2,536,335  

 

Semi-Annual Report    19


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/15/2021 (Marian University Health Sciences)

     BBB-/NR      $ 2,320,000      $ 2,482,145  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (CWA Authority, Inc. Wastewater System Project)

     AA/NR        500,000        570,250  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2022 (Indiana University Health System)

     AA-/Aa3        3,240,000        3,628,476  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Community Health Network)

     A/A2        1,230,000        1,409,445  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Parkview Regional Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        1,135,000        1,307,111  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (CWA Authority, Inc. Wastewater System Project)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,171,040  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (CWA Authority, Inc. Wastewater System Project)

     AA/NR        500,000        592,130  

Indiana HFFA, 5.00% due 10/1/2027 put 6/1/2017 (Ascension Health)

     NR/Aa3        6,590,000        6,635,076  

Knox Middle School Building Corp., 0% due 1/15/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA-/A3        1,295,000        1,213,117  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,000,000        1,045,630  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,680,000        1,815,408  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,345,000        1,428,309  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,170,000        1,294,699  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,250,000        1,346,150  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,250,000        1,412,237  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2022 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,455,000        1,574,339  

Lake Central Multi-District School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2022 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/A2        1,000,000        1,144,610  

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 4.00% due 1/15/2018 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,023,930  

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 3.00% due 1/10/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,029,820  

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/10/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,058,340  

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        2,090,000        2,310,579  

Perry Township Multischool Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,000,000        1,130,860  

Whitko High School Building Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2018 (School Corp. Capital Improvements) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,025,000        1,063,776  

Zionsville Community Schools Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/15/2019 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/A2        1,100,000        1,193,841  

IOWA — 0.35%

        

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2019 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        3,870,000        4,086,062  

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2020 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        3,990,000        4,281,031  

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2021 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        4,125,000        4,437,593  

Des Moines Independent Community School District, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (School Infrastructure; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,140,000        2,297,354  

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     NR/Aa3        990,000        1,005,563  

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (Iowa Health System; Insured: AGM)

     NR/Aa3        1,405,000        1,450,915  

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Genesis Health System)

     NR/A1        1,735,000        2,003,942  

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Genesis Health System)

     NR/A1        2,000,000        2,343,160  

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Genesis Health System)

     NR/A1        2,350,000        2,729,243  

KANSAS — 0.90%

        

Johnson County USD No. 512 GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Shawnee Mission School District)

     NR/Aaa        6,700,000        6,808,272  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

     A+/Aa3        6,980,000        7,676,744  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (New Jobs Training; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        1,500,000        1,634,355  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

     A+/Aa3        5,075,000        5,710,593  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

     A+/Aa3        2,730,000        3,113,046  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 4/1/2023 (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

     A+/Aa3        8,110,000        9,367,699  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 4/1/2024 (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

     A+/Aa3        9,275,000        10,744,253  

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 4/1/2025 (National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility)

     A+/Aa3        7,280,000        8,369,233  

Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Utility Systems Improvement)

     A+/A3        2,000,000        2,300,960  

Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Utility Systems Improvement)

     A+/A3        1,000,000        1,164,510  

Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Utility Systems Improvement)

     A+/A3        600,000        706,278  

Wyandotte County USD No. 500 GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (General Improvement)

     AA-/Aa2        3,300,000        3,929,046  

Wyandotte County USD No. 500 GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (General Improvement)

     AA-/Aa2        2,375,000        2,848,314  

KENTUCKY — 1.86%

        

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Project No. 112)

     A/Aa3        10,000,000        11,399,700  

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Project No. 112)

     A/Aa3        20,000,000        23,365,000  

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Project No. 112)

     A/Aa3        25,000,000        29,183,500  

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2026 (Project No. 112)

     A/Aa3        20,000,000        23,543,400  

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2019 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        5,000,000        4,718,050  

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2020 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        9,600,000        8,784,480  

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2021 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        2,885,000        2,560,668  

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2023 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        4,195,000        3,453,492  

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Eastern State Hospital)

     A/Aa3        6,165,000        6,942,222  

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.)

     A-/NR        1,000,000        1,158,880  

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.)

     A-/NR        1,200,000        1,396,008  

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.)

     A-/NR        3,000,000        3,498,180  

b Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, 1.50% due 10/1/2033 (Louisville Gas and Electric Company)

     NR/NR        12,725,000        12,731,235  

 

20    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

LOUISIANA — 2.48%

        

City of Bossier, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3      $ 2,020,000      $ 2,111,365  

City of Bossier, 4.50% due 12/1/2021 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        2,240,000        2,503,782  

City of Lafayette, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Utilities System Improvements)

     AA-/A1        1,000,000        1,093,050  

City of New Orleans GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Public Improvements)

     AA-/A3        750,000        764,940  

City of New Orleans GO, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Audubon Park Aquarium; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,110,000        1,147,229  

City of New Orleans GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Public Improvements)

     AA-/A3        700,000        731,801  

City of New Orleans GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Public Improvements)

     AA-/A3        750,000        799,628  

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A3        3,080,000        3,364,068  

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Public Improvements)

     AA-/A3        1,315,000        1,467,842  

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A3        3,250,000        3,627,747  

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Public Improvements)

     AA-/A3        1,200,000        1,365,900  

City of New Orleans GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA-/A3        5,700,000        6,488,025  

City of Shreveport, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A3        7,770,000        8,648,632  

City of Shreveport, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A3        8,185,000        9,264,438  

City of Shreveport, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A3        6,460,000        7,394,116  

City of Shreveport, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A3        4,245,000        4,913,036  

City of Shreveport, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A3        4,490,000        5,224,295  

Consolidated Sales Tax District A of the Parish of LaFourche, 4.00% due 3/1/2021 (Roads, Bridges & Drainage Works)

     A/NR        1,990,000        2,153,319  

Consolidated Sales Tax District A of the Parish of LaFourche, 4.00% due 3/1/2022 (Roads, Bridges & Drainage Works)

     A/NR        1,545,000        1,682,366  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2023 (Wastewater System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        450,000        521,766  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2024 (Wastewater System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,171,170  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2025 (Wastewater System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        700,000        826,581  

Ernest N. Morial - New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2020 (Convention Center)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,111,340  

Ernest N. Morial - New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2021 (Convention Center)

     NR/A1        780,000        885,027  

Ernest N. Morial - New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2022 (Convention Center)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,148,680  

Ernest N. Morial - New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2023 (Convention Center)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,137,710  

Jefferson Sales Tax District Parish of Jefferson, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Sewerage Capital Project; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,000,000        2,128,600  

Louisiana Energy & Power Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Rodemacher Unit No. 2 Power)

     A-/Baa1        1,000,000        1,091,660  

Louisiana Energy & Power Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Rodemacher Unit No. 2 Power)

     A-/Baa1        1,000,000        1,117,820  

Louisiana Energy & Power Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (LEPA Unit No. 1 Power; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,000,000        1,155,770  

Louisiana Energy & Power Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Rodemacher Unit No. 2 Power)

     A-/Baa1        1,740,000        1,991,621  

Louisiana Energy & Power Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (LEPA Unit No. 1 Power; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        750,000        879,045  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,012,460  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Independence Stadium) (ETM)

     A/NR        1,000,000        1,037,160  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.50% due 10/1/2018 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,041,750  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Bossier Parish Community College — Campus Facilities Project, Inc.)

     A+/NR        2,655,000        2,781,537  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.50% due 10/1/2019 (Town of Vinton Public Power Authority; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,062,550  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Bossier Parish Community College — Campus Facilities, Inc. Project)

     A+/NR        1,310,000        1,395,910  

Louisiana Local Govt Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Bossier Parish Community College — Campus Facilities, Inc. Project)

     A+/NR        1,200,000        1,338,948  

Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Deepwater Oil Port-Loop LLC)

     BBB/NR        22,140,000        23,202,277  

Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority, 2.20% due 10/1/2040 put 10/1/2017 (Deepwater Oil Port-Loop LLC)

     BBB/NR        6,000,000        6,022,020  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

     NR/Baa1        750,000        753,773  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) (ETM)

     NR/NR        285,000        286,493  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 pre-refunded 5/15/2017 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

     NR/NR        550,000        552,866  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

     NR/Baa1        1,450,000        1,456,931  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Hurricane Recovery Program)

     NR/A1        2,945,000        3,351,646  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Hurricane Recovery Program)

     NR/A1        5,000,000        5,763,150  

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (State Capitol)

     NR/A1        2,500,000        2,607,475  

Louisiana State Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (State Capitol)

     NR/A1        4,595,000        5,050,548  

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        755,000        775,483  

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,000,000        1,093,830  

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,000,000        1,106,580  

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Streetcar Rail Lines; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,110,000        1,235,175  

Parish of LaFourche, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Roads, Highways & Bridges)

     AA-/NR        595,000        633,169  

Parish of LaFourche, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Roads, Highways & Bridges)

     AA-/NR        415,000        470,934  

Parish of LaFourche, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (Roads, Highways & Bridges)

     AA-/NR        515,000        590,968  

Parish of Orleans School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        4,800,000        5,040,288  

Parish of Orleans School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        3,840,000        4,235,443  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Parish of Plaquemines Law Enforcement District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019

     A+/NR      $ 1,005,000      $ 1,071,561  

Parish of Plaquemines Law Enforcement District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 pre-refunded 9/1/2019

     A+/NR        1,115,000        1,217,000  

Parish of St. Charles, 4.00% due 12/1/2040 put 6/1/2022 (Valero Energy Corp. Refinery)

     BBB/Baa2        14,195,000        14,892,116  

Parish of Terrebonne Hospital Service District No. 1, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (Terrebonne General Medical Center)

     A/A3        1,000,000        1,000,000  

Parish of Terrebonne Hospital Service District No. 1, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Terrebonne General Medical Center)

     A/A3        1,000,000        1,037,920  

Parish of Terrebonne Hospital Service District No. 1, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Terrebonne General Medical Center)

     A/A3        1,810,000        1,938,076  

Parish of Terrebonne Hospital Service District No. 1, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Terrebonne General Medical Center)

     A/A3        2,320,000        2,539,797  

MAINE — 0.08%

        

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Augusta & Machias Courthouses)

     AA-/Aa3        1,245,000        1,386,270  

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Augusta & Machias Courthouses)

     AA-/Aa3        1,315,000        1,494,879  

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Augusta & Machias Courthouses)

     AA-/Aa3        1,175,000        1,352,766  

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Augusta & Machias Courthouses)

     AA-/Aa3        1,445,000        1,683,569  

MARYLAND — 0.44%

        

Maryland Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Public Health Laboratory)

     AA+/Aa1        8,725,000        9,953,829  

Maryland Economic Development Corp., 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (Public Health Laboratory)

     AA+/Aa1        8,245,000        8,951,184  

Prince George’s County GO, 5.00% due 9/15/2017 (Consolidated Public Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        12,340,000        12,578,162  

MASSACHUSETTS — 1.29%

        

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2017

     A/NR        2,540,000        2,564,943  

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2018

     A/NR        2,825,000        2,954,837  

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2019

     A/NR        2,765,000        2,980,172  

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2020

     A/NR        2,965,000        3,260,344  

City of Quincy GO, 2.00% due 6/16/2017 (Capital Improvements)

     SP-1+/NR        6,870,000        6,885,389  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 3.00% due 7/1/2018 (Mount Auburn Hospital Health Records System)

     A-/A3        1,000,000        1,021,630  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Mount Auburn Hospital Health Records System)

     A-/A3        2,750,000        3,143,718  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Mount Auburn Hospital Health Records System)

     A-/A3        4,000,000        4,630,400  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (CareGroup Healthcare)

     A-/A3        2,500,000        2,901,900  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (Simmons College)

     BBB+/Baa1        595,000        683,084  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Mount Auburn Hospital Health Records System)

     A-/A3        6,050,000        7,077,713  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (CareGroup Healthcare)

     A-/A3        3,020,000        3,533,007  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Mount Auburn Hospital Health Records System)

     A-/A3        2,465,000        2,907,714  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (CareGroup Healthcare)

     A-/A3        2,500,000        2,949,000  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (CareGroup Healthcare)

     A-/A3        3,000,000        3,564,090  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.75% due 12/1/2042 pre-refunded 5/1/2019 (Dominion Energy Brayton Point Station Units 1 and 2)

     BBB/Baa2        2,000,000        2,188,700  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2018

     AA/NR        11,170,000        11,532,466  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.75% due 1/1/2020

     AA/NR        7,500,000        8,267,700  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (UMass Memorial Health Care)

     BBB+/Baa3        4,290,000        4,474,599  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 0.95% due 7/1/2044 put 4/3/2017 (Baystate Medical Center; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1        2,770,000        2,770,000  

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, 2.00% due 6/1/2019 (Low and Moderate Income Housing)

     AA-/Aa3        11,915,000        11,993,162  

MICHIGAN — 3.45%

        

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

     A+/Aa3        425,000        487,909  

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

     A+/Aa3        305,000        355,261  

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

     A+/Aa3        515,000        602,478  

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

     A+/Aa3        625,000        730,100  

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2017 (Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

     AA/NR        1,305,000        1,308,484  

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

     AA/NR        1,935,000        1,997,462  

Byron Center Michigan Public Schools, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,076,410  

City of Battle Creek GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Downtown Development; Insured: AMBAC)

     AA/NR        960,000        998,784  

City of Battle Creek GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 pre-refunded 5/1/2018 (Downtown Development; Insured: AMBAC)

     NR/NR        2,240,000        2,338,022  

County of Genesee GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        600,000        680,094  

County of Livingston GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Howell Public Schools; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,031,620  

County of Livingston GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Howell Public Schools; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,073,800  

County of Livingston GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2021 (Howell Public Schools; Insured: Q-SBLF)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,090,080  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 4.50% due 5/15/2017 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        1,830,000        1,837,851  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,500,000        2,603,500  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,520,000        1,582,928  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        1,735,000        1,914,382  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2021 pre-refunded 5/15/2020 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        1,300,000        1,443,221  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2021 (Bronson Methodist Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        1,050,000        1,155,189  

Livonia Public Schools School District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (School Building & Site)

     A/A3        800,000        846,624  

Livonia Public Schools School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (School Building & Site)

     A/A3        900,000        1,002,861  

 

22    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Michigan Finance Authority, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Beaumont Health Credit Group)

   A/A1    $ 500,000      $ 518,265  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Ypsilanti Community Schools)

   A+/NR      1,150,000        1,237,101  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Ypsilanti Community Schools)

   A+/NR      1,220,000        1,338,450  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Ypsilanti Community Schools)

   A+/NR      1,295,000        1,447,072  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Ypsilanti Community Schools)

   A+/NR      1,375,000        1,556,184  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Trinity Health Credit Group)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,159,490  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Beaumont Health Credit Group)

   A/A1      3,800,000        4,369,582  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Trinity Health Credit Group)

   AA-/Aa3      2,500,000        2,933,450  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Beaumont Health Credit Group)

   A/A1      7,000,000        8,099,630  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Trinity Health Credit Group)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,183,340  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Beaumont Health Credit Group)

   A/A1      8,000,000        9,228,960  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2027 (Henry Ford Health System)

   A/A3      1,000,000        1,150,610  

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Clean Water Fund)

   AAA/Aaa      35,000        36,310  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.50% due 10/15/2017 (ETM)

   NR/NR      525,000        538,277  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.50% due 10/15/2017 (Facilities Program) (ETM)

   NR/NR      165,000        169,183  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.50% due 10/15/2017 (Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      3,460,000        3,546,569  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2023 (Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,166,750  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2024 (Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,177,760  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2025 (Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      1,555,000        1,845,396  

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2026 (Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      750,000        892,448  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Sparrow Memorial Hospital)

   A+/A1      1,500,000        1,536,915  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2017 (Henry Ford Health System) (ETM)

   A/A3      1,530,000        1,574,431  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2018 pre-refunded 7/15/2017 (Oakwood Hospital)

   A/A1      1,000,000        1,012,180  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.50% due 11/15/2018 (Henry Ford Health System) (ETM)

   A/A3      3,500,000        3,749,830  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 6.00% due 12/1/2018 (Trinity Health)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        2,159,740  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2019 pre-refunded 7/15/2017 (Oakwood Hospital)

   A/A1      2,000,000        2,024,360  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 put 6/1/2017 (Ascension Health)

   NR/Aa3      11,100,000        11,176,146  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 1.90% due 11/15/2047 (Ascension Health)

   AA+/Aa2      2,900,000        2,900,232  

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.00% due 10/15/2017 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000        2,043,020  

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 10/15/2019 pre-refunded 10/15/2018 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      2,550,000        2,714,246  

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 10/15/2020 pre-refunded 10/15/2018 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      4,025,000        4,284,250  

Novi Community School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa1      1,000,000        1,042,360  

Novi Community School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa1      800,000        860,184  

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa1      1,500,000        1,547,430  

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2019 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa1      1,000,000        1,054,750  

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   NR/Aa1      1,000,000        1,103,790  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 8/1/2017 (William Beaumont Hospital) (ETM)

   NR/A1      5,855,000        5,942,825  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      1,200,000        1,333,548  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      2,500,000        2,832,025  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      1,240,000        1,427,190  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (William Beaumont Hospital)

   A/A1      2,000,000        2,302,000  

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 3.00% due 5/1/2019 (Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      445,000        460,250  

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      350,000        375,830  

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2021 (Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      570,000        621,346  

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2022 (Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      535,000        587,842  

School District of the City of Dearborn GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2023 (Insured: Q-SBLF) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa1      625,000        690,988  

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa1      2,200,000        2,399,144  

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa1      4,000,000        4,437,280  

School District of the City of Detroit GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Wayne County School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa1      3,000,000        3,365,070  

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,085,000        1,088,635  

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,285,000        1,337,775  

Sparta Area Schools, Counties of Kent and Ottawa GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,335,000        1,476,684  

St. Johns Public Schools GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC/Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000        1,129,360  

State Building Authority of the State of Michigan, 5.00% due 10/15/2020 (Higher Education Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,123,260  

State Building Authority of the State of Michigan, 5.00% due 10/15/2021 (Higher Education Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,146,210  

State Building Authority of the State of Michigan, 5.00% due 10/15/2022 (Higher Education Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      3,000,000        3,483,960  

State Building Authority of the State of Michigan, 5.00% due 10/15/2023 (Higher Education Facilities Program)

   A+/Aa2      7,715,000        9,064,739  

State of Michigan, 5.00% due 3/15/2025 (Jobs Today Highway Program & Governor’s Economic Stimulus Program)

   AA/A2      19,000,000        22,482,510  

Utica Community Schools County of Macomb GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2018 (Technology Infrastructure Improvements; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,725,000        1,778,906  

Utica Community Schools County of Macomb GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2019 (Technology Infrastructure Improvements; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      9,925,000        10,461,347  

 

Semi-Annual Report    23


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2017 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR    $ 1,035,000      $ 1,037,670  

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,041,990  

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,102,840  

Warren Consolidated School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2021 (Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,126,830  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A2      1,000,000        1,026,080  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      2,420,000        2,482,121  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      12,645,000        13,760,795  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2019 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      2,600,000        2,863,224  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2020 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      4,395,000        4,936,903  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.50% due 12/1/2020 (Detroit Metropolitan Airport)

   A/A2      3,115,000        3,499,079  

Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2023

   A+/Aa3      3,865,000        4,481,313  

Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2024

   A+/Aa3      4,840,000        5,662,122  

Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2025

   A+/Aa3      5,775,000        6,791,111  

Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2026

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000        3,523,080  

Western Townships Utilities Authority GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Sewage Disposal System)

   AA/NR      1,500,000        1,543,665  

MINNESOTA — 0.70%

        

City of Rochester, 4.00% due 11/15/2030 (Mayo Clinic)

   AA/Aa2      1,400,000        1,463,700  

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (CentraCare Health System)

   NR/A1      2,920,000        2,930,570  

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (CentraCare Health System)

   NR/A1      1,000,000        1,003,620  

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (CentraCare Health System)

   NR/A1      3,105,000        3,236,528  

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (CentraCare Health System)

   NR/A1      3,495,000        3,763,661  

City of St. Cloud, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (CentraCare Health System)

   NR/A1      3,310,000        3,664,468  

City of St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project)

   A/NR      1,255,000        1,289,475  

City of St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.25% due 2/1/2020 (Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Project)

   A/NR      2,010,000        2,132,127  

County of Clay GO, 3.00% due 4/1/2018 (State-Aid Road Improvements)

   AA/NR      1,225,000        1,250,860  

Le Sueur-Henderson ISD No. 2397 GO, 3.00% due 4/1/2021 (Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program)

   AA+/NR      1,125,000        1,185,356  

Northern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Electric System)

   A-/A3      5,000,000        5,336,100  

Northern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Electric System)

   A-/A3      3,500,000        3,843,665  

Port Authority of the City of St. Paul, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Minnesota Andersen Office Building)

   AA/Aa2      4,945,000        5,076,636  

Port Authority of the City of St. Paul, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Minnesota Freeman Office Building)

   AA/Aa2      3,925,000        4,108,062  

Port Authority of the City of St. Paul, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Minnesota Freeman Office Building)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000        2,190,700  

Port Authority of the City of St. Paul, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Minnesota Freeman Office Building)

   AA/Aa2      2,675,000        3,001,270  

Port Authority of the City of St. Paul, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Minnesota Andersen Office Building)

   AA/Aa2      965,000        1,105,301  

Port Authority of the City of St. Paul, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Minnesota Andersen Office Building)

   AA/Aa2      1,250,000        1,455,800  

St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (HealthPartners)

   A/A2      1,000,000        1,160,760  

St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (HealthPartners)

   A/A2      600,000        703,662  

St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (HealthPartners)

   A/A2      250,000        294,695  

MISSISSIPPI — 0.29%

        

Lamar County School District GO, 3.50% due 6/1/2017 (Educational and Performing Arts Capital Projects)

   A/NR      1,700,000        1,707,191  

Mississippi Development Bank, 4.75% due 7/1/2017 (Canton GO Public Improvement Project) (ETM)

   NR/NR      335,000        338,089  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Department of Corrections)

   AA-/NR      4,910,000        5,166,351  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (MDOT-Harrison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      1,500,000        1,639,605  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (MDOT-Madison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,093,070  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (MDOT-Harrison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      2,500,000        2,802,300  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (MDOT-Madison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        2,241,840  

a Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (MDOT-Harrison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,136,240  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (MDOT-Madison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,136,240  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (MDOT-Harrison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      1,500,000        1,721,265  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 (MDOT-Madison County Highway)

   AA-/Aa3      1,250,000        1,434,387  

MISSOURI — 1.43%

        

Cass County COP, 4.00% due 5/1/2018

   A/NR      2,255,000        2,311,646  

Cass County COP, 4.50% due 5/1/2019

   A/NR      1,270,000        1,337,666  

Cass County COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2020

   A/NR      2,255,000        2,449,223  

Cass County COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2021

   A/NR      1,750,000        1,891,662  

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      500,000        510,385  

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      500,000        534,150  

Jackson County, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Parking Facility Projects)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000        1,100,220  

Kansas City IDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Kansas City Redevelopment District) (ETM)

   NR/NR      695,000        734,170  

Kansas City IDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Kansas City Redevelopment District)

   AA-/A1      1,305,000        1,377,088  

Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corp., 5.00% due 4/15/2018 (H. Roe Bartle Convention Center & Infrastructure Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,038,860  

Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corp., 0% due 4/15/2021 (H. Roe Bartle Convention Center & Infrastructure Project; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/A1      10,055,000        9,072,124  

 

24    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corp., 0% due 4/15/2022 (H. Roe Bartle Convention Center & Infrastructure Project; Insured: AMBAC)

     AA-/A1      $ 5,040,000      $ 4,398,206  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        1,525,000        1,534,485  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        1,705,000        1,772,910  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2019 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        1,000,000        1,046,050  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        1,790,000        1,910,288  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2020 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        1,265,000        1,335,764  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        1,000,000        1,086,390  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2021 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        2,465,000        2,624,633  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (City of Independence Electric System)

     A/NR        3,155,000        3,371,938  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 0.95% due 12/1/2033 put 4/3/2017 (The Nelson Gallery Foundation; SPA: Northern Trust Co.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        21,655,000        21,655,000  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2017 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

     A+/NR        1,000,000        1,005,080  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

     A+/NR        1,000,000        1,077,090  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 pre-refunded 5/15/2019 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

     NR/NR        830,000        896,400  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Children’s Mercy Hospital)

     A+/NR        170,000        183,935  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc.)

     A+/A1        1,400,000        1,558,480  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc.)

     A+/A1        1,710,000        1,934,985  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc.)

     A+/A1        2,000,000        2,312,300  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc.)

     A+/A1        1,585,000        1,848,253  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2026 (Saint Luke’s Health System, Inc.)

     NR/NR        2,000,000        2,346,740  

Platte County, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (Community & Resource Centers)

     NR/A1        1,500,000        1,500,000  

Platte County, 4.00% due 4/1/2018 (Community & Resource Centers)

     NR/A1        2,110,000        2,163,446  

Platte County, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Community & Resource Centers)

     NR/A1        2,000,000        2,134,140  

Platte County, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Community & Resource Centers)

     NR/A1        2,440,000        2,714,598  

Southeast Missouri State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

     A/NR        1,165,000        1,210,249  

Southeast Missouri State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (City of Cape Girardeau Campus System Facilities)

     A/NR        2,825,000        3,106,116  

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2019 (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,615,000        1,699,997  

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2020 (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        1,600,000        1,713,504  

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        2,055,000        2,231,237  

Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2022 (State Aid Withholding)

     AA+/NR        3,300,000        3,615,480  

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., 5.00% due 2/15/2018 (City Justice Center)

     A/Baa1        3,865,000        3,992,352  

MONTANA — 0.19%

        

City of Forsyth, 0.90% due 1/1/2018 put 4/3/2017 (PacifiCorp; LOC: Bank of Nova Scotia) (daily demand notes)

     A+/Aa2        13,260,000        13,260,000  

NEBRASKA — 0.11%

        

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Nebraska Methodist Health System)

     A-/NR        1,670,000        1,902,581  

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Nebraska Methodist Health System)

     A-/NR        1,905,000        2,191,531  

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Nebraska Methodist Health System)

     A-/NR        1,400,000        1,619,408  

Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 3, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Nebraska Methodist Health System)

     A-/NR        2,005,000        2,327,244  

NEVADA — 3.43%

        

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare)

     BBB+/NR        1,000,000        1,075,810  

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare)

     BBB+/NR        1,000,000        1,098,680  

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare)

     BBB+/NR        2,450,000        2,773,008  

a City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (City Hall)

     AA-/Aa3        2,690,000        2,736,107  

City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (City Hall)

     NR/NR        1,610,000        1,638,288  

City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (City Hall)

     AA-/Aa3        3,280,000        3,433,799  

City of Las Vegas COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (City Hall)

     NR/NR        720,000        760,471  

City of Las Vegas GO, 7.00% due 4/1/2017 (Performing Arts Center)

     AA/Aa2        1,825,000        1,825,000  

City of Las Vegas GO, 7.00% due 4/1/2018 (Performing Arts Center)

     AA/Aa2        2,095,000        2,219,338  

City of Reno, 5.25% due 6/1/2018 (Washoe Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,000,000        1,045,470  

Clark County School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2021 (Acquisition of Transportation & Technology Equipment)

     AA-/A1        20,000,000        22,681,400  

Clark County School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2021 (Acquisition of Transportation & Technology Equipment)

     AA-/A1        21,405,000        24,274,768  

Clark County School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (Acquisition of Transportation & Technology Equipment)

     AA-/A1        2,560,000        2,944,435  

Clark County School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (Acquisition of Transportation & Technology Equipment)

     AA-/A1        27,150,000        31,227,115  

Clark County School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2026 (Acquisition of Transportation & Technology Equipment)

     AA-/A1        12,180,000        14,514,175  

Las Vegas Clark County Library District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018

     AA/Aa2        6,535,000        6,732,749  

Las Vegas Clark County Library District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2019

     AA/Aa2        3,000,000        3,199,470  

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023

     A+/A1        800,000        930,128  

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024

     A+/A1        3,155,000        3,701,225  

 

Semi-Annual Report    25


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025

     A+/A1      $ 1,250,000      $ 1,476,538  

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2026

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,188,030  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2017

     AA/Aa1        1,050,000        1,057,455  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2019

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,083,000  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

     AA/Aa1        4,255,000        4,740,836  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2020

     AA/Aa1        5,080,000        5,660,034  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2021

     AA/Aa1        5,000,000        5,708,550  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2023

     AA/Aa1        15,995,000        18,832,513  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2024

     AA/Aa1        13,825,000        16,414,423  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2025

     AA/Aa1        7,505,000        8,986,187  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2025

     AA/Aa1        20,000,000        23,979,800  

Las Vegas Valley Water District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2026

     AA/Aa1        18,630,000        22,197,459  

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

     AA/Aa2        1,700,000        1,944,817  

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

     AA/Aa2        2,500,000        2,831,900  

NEW HAMPSHIRE — 0.17%

        

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Southern New Hampshire Medical Center)

     A-/NR        1,000,000        1,018,730  

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA/Aa3        3,130,000        3,175,448  

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, 5.25% due 8/15/2020

     AA+/Aa2        1,000,000        1,120,230  

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, 5.25% due 8/15/2022

     AA+/Aa2        2,770,000        3,233,919  

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2018

     A+/A1        1,295,000        1,338,357  

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2020

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,098,660  

New Hampshire Turnpike System, 5.00% due 2/1/2021

     A+/A1        1,260,000        1,417,046  

NEW JERSEY — 2.73%

        

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (County Governmental Loan Program)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,065,500  

City of Jersey City GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2020 (Qualified General Improvement; Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa3        2,650,000        2,869,659  

City of Jersey City GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2021 (Qualified General Improvement; Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa3        2,805,000        3,077,225  

City of Jersey City GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Qualified General Improvement; Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa3        2,530,000        2,914,762  

City of Jersey City GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Qualified General Improvement; Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa3        2,455,000        2,854,281  

Essex County Improvement Authority, 5.50% due 10/1/2024 (County Correctional Facilities & Gibraltar Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/Aa2        5,000,000        6,105,050  

Gloucester County Improvement Authority, 2.125% due 12/1/2029 put 12/1/2017 (Waste Management)

     A-/NR        2,000,000        2,010,640  

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2017 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        4,065,000        4,137,764  

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2018 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        2,000,000        2,100,620  

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 4.75% due 10/1/2019 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        4,390,000        4,731,454  

Hudson County Improvement Authority, 5.375% due 10/1/2020 (Hudson County Lease; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        2,020,000        2,262,057  

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 12/15/2019 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: AMBAC)

     BBB+/Baa1        5,525,000        5,952,303  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (School Facilities Construction) (ETM)

     NR/NR        365,000        408,636  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (School Facilities Construction)

     BBB+/Baa1        135,000        143,385  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (School Facilities Construction)

     BBB+/Baa1        2,000,000        2,120,840  

New Jersey EDA, 5.75% due 9/1/2023 pre-refunded 3/1/2021 (School Facilities Construction)

     NR/Baa1        4,955,000        5,751,120  

New Jersey EDA, 5.75% due 9/1/2023 (School Facilities Construction)

     BBB+/Baa1        550,000        595,348  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (School Facilities Construction)

     BBB+/Baa1        4,250,000        4,479,627  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (New Jersey Transit Corporation)

     BBB+/Baa1        8,000,000        8,427,440  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (School Facilities Construction)

     BBB+/Baa1        4,575,000        4,776,757  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 3/1/2026 (School Facilities Construction)

     BBB+/Baa1        11,150,000        11,553,630  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 11/1/2026 (New Jersey Transit Corporation)

     BBB+/Baa1        8,000,000        8,358,960  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Virtua Health Issue)

     AA-/NR        535,000        623,040  

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Virtua Health Issue)

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,166,530  

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Student Loans)

     AA/Aa2        1,910,000        1,955,916  

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018

     AA/Aa2        3,000,000        3,160,740  

New Jersey Higher Educational Assistance Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2019

     AA/Aa2        5,650,000        6,133,527  

New Jersey Transit Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2021 (Urban Public Transportation Capital Improvement)

     A/A3        3,395,000        3,645,144  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2019 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     BBB+/Baa1        1,000,000        1,050,710  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2020 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        2,500,000        2,663,625  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2020 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     BBB+/Baa1        1,000,000        1,060,550  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2021 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     BBB+/Baa1        2,570,000        2,738,104  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.25% due 12/15/2022 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     BBB+/Baa1        2,000,000        2,150,480  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        4,500,000        4,653,855  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        3,000,000        3,234,240  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.25% due 12/15/2023 (State Transportation System Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

     BBB+/Baa1        3,545,000        3,860,824  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     BBB+/Baa1        1,660,000        1,752,960  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        5,500,000        5,668,080  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        3,000,000        3,237,720  

 

26    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2025 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1      $ 500,000      $ 538,445  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     A+/Baa1        30,285,000        32,434,326  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2028 (Federal Highway)

     A+/Baa1        7,330,000        7,506,360  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 1.99% due 6/15/2034 put 12/15/2021 (State Transportation System Improvements)

     BBB+/Baa1        4,000,000        3,889,520  

Ocean Township Municipal Utility Authority, 6.00% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A3        780,000        792,628  

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.625% due 12/1/2018 (Sewer System)

     NR/A3        1,210,000        1,288,856  

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2019 (Sewer System)

     NR/A3        2,000,000        2,197,020  

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2020 (Sewer System)

     NR/A3        4,250,000        4,777,722  

Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2021 (Sewer System)

     NR/A3        4,500,000        5,148,000  

Township of Wayne GO, 2.00% due 2/15/2018 (General Improvements and Water Utility System)

     AA+/Aaa        1,295,000        1,308,390  

NEW MEXICO — 0.57%

        

Albuquerque Municipal School District No. 12 GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa1        2,300,000        2,505,298  

City of Farmington, 1.875% due 6/1/2032 put 9/1/2017 (El Paso Electric Co.-Four Corners Project)

     NR/Baa1        3,000,000        3,001,410  

City of Santa Fe, 4.50% due 5/15/2022 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

     BBB-/NR        2,585,000        2,693,467  

Incorporated County of Los Alamos, 5.50% due 6/1/2017

     AA+/A1        2,365,000        2,383,423  

Incorporated County of Los Alamos, 5.50% due 6/1/2018

     AA+/A1        2,205,000        2,319,373  

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Student Loans)

     NR/Aaa        6,000,000        6,078,960  

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Student Loans)

     AAA/Aaa        5,000,000        5,324,950  

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Student Loans)

     AAA/Aaa        3,000,000        3,352,260  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

     AA/Aa3        1,030,000        1,217,409  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

     AA/Aa3        750,000        894,075  

Regents of New Mexico State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Corbett Center Student Union & NMSU Golf Course)

     AA-/Aa3        3,095,000        3,430,869  

Regents of New Mexico State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Corbett Center Student Union & NMSU Golf Course)

     AA-/Aa3        1,845,000        2,095,569  

Regents of New Mexico State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Corbett Center Student Union & NMSU Golf Course)

     AA-/Aa3        1,250,000        1,446,788  

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94 GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        3,940,000        4,092,636  

NEW YORK — 12.68%

        

City of Long Beach School District GO, 3.50% due 5/1/2022 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa2        1,600,000        1,683,696  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        7,350,000        8,402,961  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        7,775,000        8,888,846  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        3,000,000        3,429,780  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        9,000,000        10,289,340  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        20,000,000        23,243,200  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        13,075,000        15,195,242  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        3,000,000        3,486,480  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        6,625,000        7,699,310  

a City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        12,985,000        15,281,397  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        9,520,000        11,203,612  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (City Budget Financial Management)

     AA/Aa2        40,145,000        47,777,769  

City of New York GO, 0.91% due 8/1/2035 put 4/3/2017 (Capital Projects) (daily demand notes)

     AA/Aa2        9,590,000        9,590,000  

City of New York GO, 0.95% due 8/1/2038 put 4/3/2017 (City Budget Financial Management; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA/Aa2        5,800,000        5,800,000  

City of New York GO, 0.95% due 3/1/2040 put 4/3/2017 (Capital Projects) (daily demand notes)

     AA/Aa2        11,100,000        11,100,000  

Erie County Individual Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Buffalo School District)

     AA/Aa2        7,265,000        7,291,154  

Erie County Individual Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2018 (Buffalo School District)

     AA/Aa2        5,000,000        5,221,800  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2020

     AA-/A1        12,955,000        14,591,605  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2020

     AA/NR        2,000,000        2,257,200  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2021

     AA-/A1        24,325,000        27,942,857  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2025

     AA-/A1        10,480,000        12,520,875  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2026

     AA-/A1        21,400,000        25,709,318  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2027

     AA-/A1        12,640,000        15,173,309  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2034

     AA-/A1        550,000        601,513  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (St. John Fisher College)

     A-/NR        1,425,000        1,483,112  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (St. John Fisher College)

     A-/NR        1,030,000        1,101,863  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (St. John Fisher College)

     A-/NR        2,000,000        2,246,480  

Nassau County IDA, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (New York Institute of Technology) (ETM)

     BBB+/Baa2        1,260,000        1,309,846  

Nassau County IDA, 5.25% due 3/1/2020 (New York Institute of Technology) (ETM)

     BBB+/Baa2        1,715,000        1,909,481  

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019 (Healthcare Facilities Improvements)

     A+/Aa3        2,700,000        2,889,621  

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Healthcare Facilities Improvements)

     A+/Aa3        10,000,000        11,049,400  

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Healthcare Facilities Improvements)

     A+/Aa3        2,615,000        2,885,496  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.90% due 6/15/2035 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; LOC: Citibank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aa1        53,605,000        53,605,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.95% due 6/15/2043 put 4/3/2017 (Water and Sewer System; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA+/Aa1        24,500,000        24,500,000  

 

Semi-Annual Report    27


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.91% due 6/15/2044 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1    $ 19,795,000      $ 19,795,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.96% due 6/15/2048 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      12,975,000        12,975,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.95% due 6/15/2050 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      12,900,000        12,900,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.95% due 6/15/2050 put 3/1/2017 (Water and Sewer System; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      76,550,000        76,550,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2018 (School Financing Act) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      4,865,000        5,021,556  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects & WTC Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      1,500,000        1,594,410  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects & WTC Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      11,730,000        12,468,286  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects & WTC Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      3,075,000        3,268,541  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects & WTC Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      1,645,000        1,748,536  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects & WTC Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      12,725,000        13,525,911  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (City Capital Projects & WTC Recovery Costs)

   AAA/Aa1      2,000,000        2,125,880  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 11/1/2022 put 4/3/2017 (WTC Recovery; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      525,000        525,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 8/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000        3,000,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.95% due 11/1/2036 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      7,450,000        7,450,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.90% due 8/1/2039 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: State Street Bank & Trust Co.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      40,320,000        40,320,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.91% due 11/1/2042 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Barclays Bank plc) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      16,800,000        16,800,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.95% due 2/1/2045 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      39,510,000        39,510,000  

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, 5.00% due 12/1/2026 (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.)

   A+/A2      2,500,000        2,976,075  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2017 (Court Facilities Lease; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa2      4,945,000        4,972,099  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.50% due 2/15/2018 (Mental Health Services Facilities)

   AA/NR      5,280,000        5,491,886  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 2.25% due 4/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      4,800,000        4,862,688  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      325,000        338,221  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      1,395,000        1,478,184  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      2,520,000        2,670,671  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      2,500,000        2,649,475  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      610,000        656,811  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      1,585,000        1,732,484  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      2,645,000        2,891,117  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      2,100,000        2,295,405  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2019 (Metropolitan Transportation Authority Service Contract)

   AAA/Aa1      60,000,000        66,081,000  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000        1,107,740  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (NYSARC, Inc. Developmental Disability Programs)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,110,260  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,250,000        1,403,175  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000        1,122,540  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      2,775,000        3,113,023  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      2,100,000        2,357,334  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      450,000        510,462  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,100,000        1,263,031  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      750,000        857,475  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      1,250,000        1,435,263  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,800,000        2,099,574  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (School Districts Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      300,000        349,374  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,500,000        2,957,525  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A1      2,000,000        2,307,960  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (School Districts Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,000,000        2,392,860  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 0.95% due 7/1/2033 put 4/3/2017 (University of Rochester; LOC: HSBC Bank USA, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      5,565,000        5,565,000  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.96% due 11/1/2046 put 4/3/2017 (160 Madison Avenue Housing Development; LOC: PNC Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   NR/A1      5,995,000        5,995,000  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.96% due 11/1/2046 put 4/3/2017 (160 Madison Avenue Housing Development; LOC: PNC Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   NR/A1      25,630,000        25,630,000  

 

28    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (New NY Bridge)

     A-/A3      $ 5,000,000      $ 5,390,800  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

     A/A2        2,000,000        2,194,660  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

     A/A2        2,500,000        2,807,150  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

     A/A2        3,000,000        3,429,210  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

     A/A2        1,000,000        1,176,080  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 3/15/2024 (Highway, Bridge, Multi-Modal and MTA Projects)

     AAA/Aa1        18,300,000        20,761,167  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway)

     A/A2        2,000,000        2,376,560  

Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Catholic Health Services)

     A-/Baa1        5,000,000        5,512,750  

Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Catholic Health Services)

     A-/Baa1        5,000,000        5,614,600  

Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Catholic Health Services)

     A-/Baa1        5,000,000        5,557,450  

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        4,725,000        4,799,371  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2018

     AA/NR        3,725,000        3,899,255  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, 4.00% due 11/15/2017 (MTA Bridges & Tunnels)

     AA-/Aa3        750,000        765,098  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (MTA Bridges & Tunnels)

     AA-/Aa3        5,140,000        5,951,606  

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (One, Two and Three U.N. Plaza)

     NR/A1        3,000,000        3,031,140  

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (One, Two and Three U.N. Plaza)

     NR/A1        4,000,000        4,330,760  

West Seneca Central School District GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/A2        1,000,000        1,163,320  

NORTH CAROLINA — 1.97%

        

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 4.00% due 1/15/2019 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

     AA-/Aa3        600,000        630,132  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 3.00% due 1/15/2021 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

     AA-/Aa3        1,595,000        1,678,833  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 4.00% due 1/15/2022 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

     AA-/Aa3        845,000        929,272  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2023 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

     AA-/Aa3        1,400,000        1,622,278  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2024 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

     AA-/Aa3        2,855,000        3,323,591  

City of Charlotte COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Equipment Acquisition & Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        1,000,000        1,126,550  

City of Charlotte COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Equipment Acquisition & Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        1,100,000        1,266,331  

City of Charlotte COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Equipment Acquisition & Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        2,405,000        2,817,890  

City of Charlotte COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Equipment Acquisition & Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        2,145,000        2,544,807  

City of Charlotte COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Equipment Acquisition & Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        2,290,000        2,766,893  

County of Buncombe, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Primary, Middle School & Community College Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        1,000,000        1,160,720  

County of Buncombe, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Primary, Middle School & Community College Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        750,000        883,050  

County of Buncombe, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Primary, Middle School & Community College Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        600,000        713,256  

County of Catawba, 4.00% due 10/1/2017

     AA-/Aa2        1,000,000        1,015,580  

County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        400,000        402,120  

a County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2018 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        425,000        439,671  

County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2019 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        500,000        529,495  

County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2020 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        765,000        824,242  

County of Dare, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        1,225,000        1,389,113  

County of Dare, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        490,000        539,627  

a County of Dare, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Educational Facility Capital Projects)

     AA/Aa3        700,000        809,368  

County of Mecklenburg GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (County Debt Restructuring)

     AAA/Aaa        3,015,000        3,215,075  

County of Randolph, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

     A+/Aa3        500,000        556,735  

County of Randolph, 5.00% due 10/1/2021

     A+/Aa3        1,065,000        1,210,181  

County of Randolph, 5.00% due 10/1/2021

     A+/Aa3        500,000        568,160  

County of Randolph, 5.00% due 10/1/2022

     A+/Aa3        1,945,000        2,239,259  

County of Randolph, 5.00% due 10/1/2023

     A+/Aa3        550,000        640,805  

County of Randolph, 5.00% due 10/1/2023

     A+/Aa3        400,000        466,040  

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 6.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

     NR/NR        7,500,000        7,788,600  

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 6.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: BHAC/AMBAC) (ETM)

     AA+/Aa1        5,965,000        6,189,463  

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.25% due 1/1/2019 pre-refunded 1/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A3        3,105,000        3,206,627  

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (ETM)

     NR/NR        5,000,000        5,647,400  

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (ETM)

     NR/NR        4,715,000        5,440,638  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        2,000,000        2,225,720  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        2,000,000        2,280,080  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        1,800,000        2,086,560  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        1,425,000        1,671,995  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        2,300,000        2,727,432  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        4,000,000        4,792,760  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (Duke University Health System)

     AA/Aa2        1,600,000        1,935,568  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Catawba Electric) (ETM)

     NR/NR        3,250,000        3,325,855  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2018 (Catawba Electric)

     A/A2        11,750,000        12,014,375  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Catawba Electric) (ETM)

     NR/NR        1,220,000        1,303,765  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (Catawba Electric)

     A/A2        3,280,000        3,496,906  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (Catawba Electric) (ETM)

     NR/NR        945,000        1,013,957  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (Catawba Electric)

     A/A2        605,000        646,939  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Catawba Electric) (ETM)

     NR/NR        280,000        308,454  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Catawba Electric)

     A/A2        720,000        789,264  

 

Semi-Annual Report    29


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, 4.00% due 1/1/2022 (Catawba Electric)

     A/A2      $ 1,000,000      $ 1,096,840  

State of North Carolina, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (State Capital Projects and Correctional Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        23,635,000        25,948,394  

State of North Carolina GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (Various Capital Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        6,070,000        6,113,583  

Winston-Salem State University, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (Student Housing and Student Services Facilities)

     A-/A3        645,000        645,000  

Winston-Salem State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Student Housing and Student Services Facilities)

     A-/A3        815,000        869,662  

Winston-Salem State University, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Student Housing and Student Services Facilities)

     A-/A3        945,000        1,065,714  

NORTH DAKOTA — 0.06%

        

County of Ward, 4.00% due 4/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,445,000        2,613,998  

North Dakota Public Finance Authority, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (City of Fargo Flood Mitigation Projects)

     A+/NR        1,460,000        1,467,738  

OHIO — 3.50%

        

Akron, Bath & Copley Joint Township Hospital District, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,138,680  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.25% due 2/15/2018 (AMP Combined Hydroelectric Projects)

     A/A2        5,500,000        5,702,290  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.25% due 2/15/2019 (AMP Combined Hydroelectric Projects)

     A/A2        5,595,000        6,013,450  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

     A/A1        1,865,000        2,051,127  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

     A/A1        1,300,000        1,464,385  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

     A/A1        2,750,000        3,150,400  

Cincinnati City School District Board of Education GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/Aa2        2,690,000        3,212,936  

City of Akron, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Community Learning Centers)

     AA+/NR        4,120,000        4,721,026  

City of Akron GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Various Municipal Capital Projects)

     AA-/NR        1,685,000        1,847,838  

City of Cleveland, 4.00% due 10/1/2018 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        500,000        521,700  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Police & Fire Pension Payment)

     AA/A1        1,750,000        1,881,758  

City of Cleveland, 4.00% due 10/1/2019 (Public Facilities)

     AA/A1        600,000        637,200  

City of Cleveland, 4.00% due 10/1/2019 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        520,000        552,240  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Police & Fire Pension Payment)

     AA/A1        1,605,000        1,768,999  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Public Facilities)

     AA/A1        510,000        567,130  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        545,000        606,051  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 5/15/2021 (Police & Fire Pension Payment)

     AA/A1        750,000        845,670  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        570,000        647,178  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Public Facilities)

     AA/A1        905,000        1,038,370  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        600,000        688,422  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        1,030,000        1,183,635  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Public Facilities)

     AA/A1        1,155,000        1,338,125  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Parks & Recreation Facilities)

     AA/A1        630,000        729,887  

City of Cleveland COP, 4.75% due 11/15/2020 (Cleveland Stadium)

     A/A3        2,000,000        2,178,960  

City of Cleveland GO, 2.00% due 12/1/2018 (City Capital Projects)

     AA/A1        700,000        711,011  

City of Cleveland GO, 5.50% due 10/1/2019 (City Capital Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

     AA/A1        1,260,000        1,392,048  

City of Cleveland GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2020 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        675,000        711,389  

City of Cleveland GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2021 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        2,305,000        2,432,282  

City of Cleveland GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2022 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        3,330,000        3,709,753  

City of Cleveland GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2023 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        3,395,000        3,805,659  

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        3,730,000        4,442,915  

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        3,555,000        4,246,056  

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2026 (Municipal Street System Improvements)

     AA/A1        3,610,000        4,271,099  

City of Toledo, 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Water System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        1,175,000        1,250,682  

City of Toledo, 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Water System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        2,260,000        2,483,469  

City of Toledo, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Water System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,255,300  

City of Toledo, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Water System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,306,360  

City of Toledo, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Water System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        3,255,000        3,822,151  

City of Toledo, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Water System Improvements)

     AA-/Aa3        1,750,000        2,056,180  

Cleveland Package Facilities, 5.25% due 9/15/2021 (Insured: AGM) (ETM)

     AA/A2        965,000        1,120,249  

Cleveland Package Facilities, 5.25% due 9/15/2021 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,035,000        2,293,201  

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Campus Capital Projects)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,079,630  

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Campus Capital Projects)

     A+/A1        700,000        775,782  

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Campus Capital Projects)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,133,110  

Cleveland State University, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Campus Capital Projects)

     A+/A1        2,000,000        2,291,340  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Cleveland Museum of Art)

     AA+/NR        2,000,000        2,177,560  

County of Clermont, 4.00% due 8/1/2019 (Sanitary Sewer System)

     NR/Aa3        1,420,000        1,471,489  

County of Cuyahoga COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Convention Hotel Project)

     AA-/Aa3        2,585,000        2,820,442  

County of Cuyahoga COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Convention Hotel Project)

     AA-/Aa3        9,725,000        11,230,527  

County of Cuyahoga COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Convention Hotel Project)

     AA-/Aa3        5,645,000        6,597,650  

County of Cuyahoga COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Convention Hotel Project)

     AA-/Aa3        11,515,000        13,442,611  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2018

     AA-/A1        1,900,000        2,024,184  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2019

     AA-/A1        3,000,000        3,294,630  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2020

     AA-/A1        1,200,000        1,350,336  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2022

     AA-/A1        2,250,000        2,623,410  

 

30    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2023

     AA-/A1      $ 2,200,000      $ 2,599,652  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2024

     AA-/A1        3,200,000        3,819,072  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2025

     AA-/A1        3,400,000        4,084,420  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2026

     AA-/A1        3,000,000        3,619,650  

County of Montgomery, 0.90% due 11/15/2045 put 4/3/2017 (Premier Health Partners; LOC: Barclays Bank plc) (daily demand notes)

     NR/Aa2        21,625,000        21,625,000  

County of Montgomery, 0.90% due 11/15/2045 put 4/3/2017 (Premier Health Partners; LOC: Barclays Bank plc) (daily demand notes)

     NR/Aa2        16,425,000        16,425,000  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2022

     NR/A2        1,110,000        1,263,913  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2023

     NR/A2        2,020,000        2,326,636  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2024

     NR/A2        1,640,000        1,909,206  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2025

     NR/A2        1,695,000        1,983,862  

Deerfield Township, 5.00% due 12/1/2017

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,022,120  

Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Greater Columbus Convention Center)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,145,390  

Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Greater Columbus Convention Center)

     AA/Aa1        500,000        581,735  

Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Greater Columbus Convention Center)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,181,100  

Kent State University, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 pre-refunded 5/1/2019 (Insured: AGC)

     AA/Aa3        915,000        989,481  

Kent State University, 5.00% due 5/1/2020 (Insured: AGC)

     AA/Aa3        85,000        91,571  

Ohio State Building Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

     AA/Aa2        1,700,000        1,866,362  

Penta Career Center COP, 4.00% due 4/1/2017 (School District Facilities)

     NR/Aa3        1,550,000        1,550,000  

RiverSouth Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (RiverSouth Area Redevelopment)

     AA+/Aa2        2,500,000        2,730,450  

State of Ohio, 4.00% due 12/15/2018 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,050,560  

State of Ohio, 4.00% due 12/15/2019 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,075,050  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Cultural and Sports Capital Facilities)

     AA/Aa2        3,845,000        4,283,368  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,127,560  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,127,560  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2021 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        2,500,000        2,880,025  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2024 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        2,000,000        2,389,500  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2025 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        3,000,000        3,618,390  

State of Ohio, 5.00% due 12/15/2026 (Major New Street Infrastructure Project)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,205,640  

State of Ohio GO, 5.50% due 9/15/2019 (Common Schools Capital Facilities)

     AA+/Aa1        4,150,000        4,588,697  

University of Akron Ohio, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A1        3,415,000        3,518,850  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,480,000        1,508,386  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,545,000        1,615,236  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,605,000        1,712,663  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,670,000        1,808,209  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,735,000        1,864,570  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2022 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,805,000        1,926,747  

Youngstown City School District GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2023 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,700,000        1,800,453  

OKLAHOMA — 0.73%

        

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2019 (Mustang Public Schools)

     A+/NR        1,410,000        1,491,822  

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2020 (Mustang Public Schools)

     A+/NR        2,690,000        2,927,688  

Canadian County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2021 (Mustang Public Schools)

     A+/NR        2,290,000        2,527,358  

Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Moore Public Schools)

     A+/NR        5,355,000        6,219,083  

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (State Highway Capital Improvement)

     AA-/NR        325,000        382,327  

a Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (State Highway Capital Improvement)

     AA-/NR        800,000        947,280  

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Western Heights Public Schools)

     A+/NR        4,075,000        4,139,181  

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2018 (Western Heights Public Schools)

     A+/NR        250,000        259,393  

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Western Heights Public Schools)

     A+/NR        2,120,000        2,228,290  

Oklahoma County Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Western Heights Public Schools)

     A+/NR        2,000,000        2,206,200  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (INTEGRIS Health) (ETM)

     AA-/NR        4,375,000        4,443,950  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (INTEGRIS Health) (ETM)

     AA-/NR        500,000        527,275  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (INTEGRIS Health)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,154,650  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (INTEGRIS Health)

     AA-/Aa3        1,500,000        1,748,715  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (INTEGRIS Health)

     AA-/Aa3        1,225,000        1,442,205  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2025 (INTEGRIS Health)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,186,770  

Oklahoma State Industrial Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2017 (Medical Research Foundation) (ETM)

     NR/A2        1,075,000        1,087,040  

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2018 (Jenks Public Schools)

     AA-/NR        4,210,000        4,472,072  

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2020 (Broken Arrow Public Schools)

     AA-/NR        1,585,000        1,734,989  

Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2021 (Broken Arrow Public Schools)

     AA-/NR        8,775,000        9,753,851  

Tulsa Parking Authority, 3.00% due 7/1/2017

     AA-/NR        1,470,000        1,477,894  

OREGON — 1.33%

        

Oregon Facilities Authority, 4.50% due 3/15/2018 (Legacy Health System)

     AA-/A1        1,100,000        1,134,892  

Polk County Dallas School District No. 2 GO, 0% due 6/15/2017 (Capital Improvements)

     AA+/NR        2,270,000        2,265,823  

Polk County Dallas School District No. 2 GO, 0% due 6/15/2019 (Capital Improvements)

     AA+/NR        515,000        499,715  

 

Semi-Annual Report    31


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Polk County Dallas School District No. 2 GO, 0% due 6/15/2021 (Capital Improvements)

     AA+/NR      $ 1,475,000      $ 1,374,567  

State of Oregon GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management)

     SP-1+/Mig1        89,625,000        89,899,253  

PENNSYLVANIA — 4.56%

        

Adams County IDA, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Gettysburg College)

     A/A2        1,340,000        1,360,864  

Adams County IDA, 5.00% due 8/15/2019 (Gettysburg College)

     A/A2        1,765,000        1,917,161  

Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit)

     A/A2        250,000        273,903  

Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit)

     A/A2        300,000        344,901  

Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2024 (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit)

     A/A2        500,000        581,645  

Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit)

     A/A2        1,145,000        1,342,581  

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        3,000,000        3,025,590  

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        1,875,000        1,906,500  

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        5,915,000        6,178,158  

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2018 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        3,310,000        3,467,655  

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        3,100,000        3,269,136  

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (2015 Capital Project)

     A/A1        650,000        680,979  

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (2015 Capital Project)

     A/A1        14,500,000        16,927,590  

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (2015 Capital Project)

     A/A1        4,650,000        5,484,675  

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (2015 Capital Project; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A1        1,000,000        1,190,960  

Altoona Area School District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2022 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,335,000        1,383,207  

Athens Area School District GO, 3.00% due 4/15/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/A2        2,600,000        2,647,840  

Athens Area School District GO, 3.00% due 4/15/2019 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/A2        2,680,000        2,723,657  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Water and Wastewater System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A1        5,570,000        5,617,902  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        400,000        407,696  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     AA/A2        1,395,000        1,460,370  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        1,500,000        1,658,070  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        3,750,000        4,312,087  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        4,000,000        4,614,920  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Water and Wastewater System)

     A+/A1        3,385,000        3,985,770  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        1,000,000        1,155,940  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

     A/Baa1        1,900,000        2,202,841  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Water and Wastewater System)

     A+/A1        4,430,000        5,260,315  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Water and Wastewater System)

     A+/A1        2,070,000        2,474,747  

City of Philadelphia GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        7,965,000        9,244,657  

City of Philadelphia GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2026 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        14,715,000        17,194,772  

City of Philadelphia GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        6,005,000        7,070,467  

City of Pittsburgh GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Insured: BAM)

     AA/A1        1,100,000        1,265,935  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (Capital Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3        19,125,000        22,278,904  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (Capital Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3        15,500,000        18,161,040  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2025 (Capital Facilities)

     AA-/Aa3        14,825,000        17,402,771  

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 3.00% due 12/15/2018 (Beaver County Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        435,000        446,884  

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 12/15/2020 (Beaver County Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        605,000        651,706  

Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 12/15/2022 (Beaver County Sewer System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        1,180,000        1,287,144  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.95% due 7/1/2041 put 4/3/2017 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AA/Aa2        8,100,000        8,100,000  

Lancaster County Hospital Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2017 (Masonic Villages Project)

     A/NR        865,000        878,805  

Lancaster County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2018 (Masonic Villages Project)

     A/NR        1,105,000        1,164,792  

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2023 (Harrisburg Resource Recovery Facility)

     AA-/NR        2,680,000        3,079,776  

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 5.25% due 12/15/2024 (Harrisburg Resource Recovery Facility)

     AA-/NR        4,770,000        5,567,258  

Lehigh County IDA, 0.90% due 2/15/2027 put 8/15/2017 (PPL Electric Utilities Corp.)

     A/A1        6,360,000        6,359,300  

Lehigh County IDA, 0.90% due 9/1/2029 put 9/1/2017 (PPL Electric Utilities Corp.)

     A/A1        17,250,000        17,228,610  

Luzerne County GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        2,680,000        2,981,232  

Luzerne County GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        2,560,000        2,869,965  

Luzerne County GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        2,600,000        2,931,370  

Luzerne County GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        4,000,000        4,530,800  

Monroeville Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        2,400,000        2,702,520  

Monroeville Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        1,250,000        1,431,450  

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Abington Memorial Hospital)

     A+/NR        3,000,000        3,442,440  

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2021 (Water System; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A1        500,000        535,695  

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2022 (Water System; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A1        1,185,000        1,274,728  

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority, 3.00% due 5/15/2023 (Water System; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A1        1,255,000        1,282,447  

Norwin School District GO, 4.00% due 4/1/2018 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/A1        1,835,000        1,885,646  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        5,600,000        6,041,504  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

     A+/Aa3        5,100,000        5,649,525  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2022 (Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc. Student Housing)

     BBB-/Baa3        1,825,000        1,904,661  

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Saint Joseph’s University)

     A-/NR        1,075,000        1,196,066  

 

32    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Mast Charter School) (ETM)

     BBB/NR      $ 420,000      $ 445,801  

Philadelphia Parking Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017

     A/A1        1,020,000        1,037,483  

Philadelphia School District GO, 4.50% due 9/1/2017 (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/A2        2,270,000        2,296,173  

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/A2        18,410,000        19,647,520  

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/A2        4,210,000        4,498,174  

Philadelphia School District GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/A2        2,265,000        2,487,695  

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2023

     A/A2        2,520,000        2,932,927  

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024

     A/A2        7,365,000        8,549,513  

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024

     A/A2        2,395,000        2,780,188  

Plum Borough School District GO, 3.00% due 9/15/2017 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        240,000        242,131  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2018 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        740,000        769,267  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2019 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        390,000        413,306  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2019 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        395,000        418,605  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2019 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,205,000        1,277,011  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2020 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,455,000        1,567,690  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2021 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,610,000        1,755,528  

Plum Borough School District GO, 5.00% due 9/15/2022 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,410,000        1,609,557  

Plum Borough School District GO, 5.00% due 9/15/2023 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,495,000        1,721,448  

Plum Borough School District GO, 5.00% due 9/15/2023 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        470,000        541,191  

Plum Borough School District GO, 5.00% due 9/15/2024 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        1,885,000        2,191,784  

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 2.00% due 7/1/2017 (Wayne Memorial Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,002,710  

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 2.00% due 7/1/2018 (Wayne Memorial Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        625,000        632,037  

Wayne County Hospital and HFA, 3.00% due 7/1/2019 (Wayne Memorial Hospital; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        1,185,000        1,210,774  

RHODE ISLAND — 1.58%

        

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Public Drinking Water Supply or Treatment Facilities)

     AAA/NR        870,000        921,078  

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Public Drinking Water Supply or Treatment Facilities)

     AAA/NR        1,250,000        1,366,475  

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Public Drinking Water Supply or Treatment Facilities)

     AAA/NR        1,300,000        1,459,770  

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Public Drinking Water Supply or Treatment Facilities)

     AAA/NR        2,000,000        2,296,900  

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Public Drinking Water Supply or Treatment Facilities)

     AAA/NR        2,280,000        2,663,998  

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Public Drinking Water Supply or Treatment Facilities)

     AAA/NR        2,380,000        2,818,753  

Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2018 (Convention Center and Parking Projects)

     AA-/A1        5,890,000        6,150,397  

Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Convention Center and Parking Projects)

     AA-/A1        7,310,000        7,852,402  

Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2020 (Convention Center and Parking Projects)

     AA-/A1        5,890,000        6,474,818  

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2020 (University of Rhode Island)

     A+/A1        355,000        394,288  

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2020 (University of Rhode Island Auxiliary Enterprise)

     A+/A1        750,000        833,002  

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2022 (University of Rhode Island)

     A+/A1        465,000        533,462  

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2023 (University of Rhode Island Auxiliary Enterprise)

     A+/A1        1,400,000        1,625,652  

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2025 (University of Rhode Island)

     A+/A1        500,000        591,905  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Kent County Courthouse)

     AA-/Aa3        600,000        652,878  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Training School)

     AA-/Aa3        1,575,000        1,713,805  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Kent County Courthouse)

     AA-/Aa3        1,375,000        1,530,017  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Training School)

     AA-/Aa3        1,405,000        1,563,400  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Kent County Courthouse)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,269,400  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Training School)

     AA-/Aa3        3,540,000        4,016,838  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Energy Conservation)

     AA-/Aa3        2,020,000        2,297,992  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Kent County Courthouse)

     AA-/Aa3        2,100,000        2,409,771  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Training School)

     AA-/Aa3        3,620,000        4,153,986  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Kent County Courthouse)

     AA-/Aa3        1,500,000        1,740,525  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Training School)

     AA-/Aa3        1,705,000        1,978,397  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Information Technology)

     AA-/Aa3        3,010,000        3,515,800  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        5,000,000        5,483,450  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        8,365,000        9,360,519  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2020 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        1,200,000        1,312,224  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        16,535,000        18,917,528  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2021 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,110,980  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        9,825,000        11,381,182  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2022 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,118,700  

SOUTH CAROLINA — 0.79%

        

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (Waterworks & Sewer System)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,074,430  

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Waterworks & Sewer System)

     AA/Aa1        750,000        851,640  

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2022 (Waterworks & Sewer System)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,158,020  

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Waterworks & Sewer System)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,176,910  

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2024 (Waterworks & Sewer System)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,189,930  

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (Waterworks & Sewer System)

     AA/Aa1        1,000,000        1,202,710  

Berkeley County School District, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (School Facility Equipment Acquisition)

     AA-/NR        550,000        610,335  

 

Semi-Annual Report    33


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Berkeley County School District, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (School Facility Equipment Acquisition)

     AA-/NR      $ 1,000,000      $ 1,128,550  

Berkeley County School District, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (School Facility Equipment Acquisition)

     AA-/NR        2,000,000        2,313,540  

Charleston County, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (South Aviation Ave. Construction)

     AA+/NR        1,810,000        2,120,741  

Charleston County, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (South Aviation Ave. Construction)

     AA+/NR        2,460,000        2,918,519  

City of Charleston Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (City of Charleston Project)

     AA+/Aa1        390,000        424,928  

City of Charleston Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (City of Charleston Project)

     AA+/Aa1        700,000        780,451  

City of Charleston Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (City of Charleston Project)

     AA+/Aa1        460,000        523,535  

City of Charleston Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (City of Charleston Project)

     AA+/Aa1        425,000        491,632  

City of Charleston Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (City of Charleston Project)

     AA+/Aa1        345,000        404,157  

City of Charleston Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (City of Charleston Project)

     AA+/Aa1        930,000        1,105,724  

City of North Charleston Public Facilities Corp. COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Convention Center Complex)

     AA-/NR        710,000        724,562  

Greenwood County, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Self Regional Healthcare)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,142,970  

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, 6.75% due 1/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     NR/A3        3,800,000        4,148,916  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (School District of Pickens County)

     A/A1        1,810,000        2,061,101  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (School District of Pickens County)

     A/A1        500,000        576,275  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (School District of Pickens County)

     A/A1        1,000,000        1,163,330  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (School District of Pickens County)

     A/A1        1,010,000        1,184,417  

SCAGO Educational Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (School District of Pickens County)

     A/A1        1,000,000        1,170,580  

York County Rock Hill School District No. 3 GO, 3.00% due 9/29/2017

     SP-1+/Mig1        24,465,000        24,706,470  

SOUTH DAKOTA — 0.31%

        

South Dakota Building Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022

     AA+/Aa1        500,000        578,575  

South Dakota Building Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2024

     AA+/Aa1        1,000,000        1,165,000  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2017 (Prairie Lakes Health)

     A+/NR        2,215,000        2,215,000  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,100,000        1,118,579  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 3.00% due 11/1/2017 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1        450,000        455,422  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Prairie Lakes Health)

     A+/NR        2,290,000        2,358,975  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,275,000        1,343,633  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,053,250  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2018 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1        800,000        835,744  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Prairie Lakes Health)

     A+/NR        2,440,000        2,574,200  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,114,470  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Avera Health)

     AA-/A1        1,670,000        1,896,469  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1        350,000        399,931  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1        1,070,000        1,242,120  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1        400,000        475,664  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Sanford Health)

     A+/A1        965,000        1,158,270  

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2017 (Single Family Mtg)

     NR/Aa2        1,055,000        1,074,022  

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2018 (Single Family Mtg)

     NR/Aa2        1,165,000        1,218,054  

TENNESSEE — 0.93%

        

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 12/15/2019

     NR/Baa1        6,000,000        6,446,940  

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2024

     AA/Aa2        7,000,000        8,324,470  

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2025

     AA/Aa2        13,400,000        16,112,428  

State of Tennessee GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017

     AAA/Aaa        3,250,000        3,285,555  

State of Tennessee GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018

     AAA/Aaa        2,000,000        2,081,820  

State of Tennessee GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2018

     AAA/Aaa        2,000,000        2,110,460  

State of Tennessee GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019

     AAA/Aaa        3,000,000        3,277,110  

State of Tennessee GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019

     AAA/Aaa        2,000,000        2,184,740  

State of Tennessee GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020

     AAA/Aaa        2,000,000        2,249,420  

State of Tennessee GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020

     AAA/Aaa        2,000,000        2,249,420  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2017

     BBB+/A3        11,000,000        11,176,550  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2018

     BBB+/A3        5,000,000        5,261,050  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2020

     BBB+/A3        1,190,000        1,320,841  

TEXAS — 10.72%

        

Austin Community College Public Facilities Corp., 5.25% due 8/1/2017 (Round Rock Campus) (ETM)

     AA/Aa2        1,500,000        1,522,395  

Bexar County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (University Health System)

     AA+/Aa1        1,250,000        1,428,163  

Bexar County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (University Health System)

     AA+/Aa1        1,250,000        1,446,462  

Bexar County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (University Health System)

     AA+/Aa1        1,500,000        1,752,435  

Bexar County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (University Health System)

     AA+/Aa1        2,355,000        2,771,011  

Bexar County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2026 (University Health System)

     AA+/Aa1        1,500,000        1,776,885  

Bexar County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2027 (University Health System)

     AA+/Aa1        1,500,000        1,769,400  

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin)

     NR/Baa1        1,370,000        1,413,470  

Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, 5.25% due 11/1/2023 (DFW International Airport Terminal Renewal & Improvement Program)

     A+/A1        3,000,000        3,449,460  

City of Austin, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Water and Wastewater System)

     AA/Aa2        2,640,000        3,015,250  

City of Austin, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Water and Wastewater System)

     AA/Aa2        2,485,000        2,998,923  

 

34    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Austin, 5.00% due 11/15/2026 (Water and Wastewater System)

   AA/Aa2    $ 3,330,000      $ 4,044,385  

City of Beaumont, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Waterworks & Sewer System Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      5,000,000        5,858,450  

City of Beaumont, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Waterworks & Sewer System Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,500,000        2,905,325  

City of Beaumont GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2022

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000        1,147,830  

City of Beaumont GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2023

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000        1,164,710  

City of Beaumont GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2024

   AA-/Aa2      1,500,000        1,763,730  

City of Beaumont GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2025

   AA-/Aa2      3,060,000        3,631,394  

City of Beaumont GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2026

   AA-/Aa2      1,930,000        2,304,459  

City of Brownsville, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities Systems)

   A+/A2      1,500,000        1,670,475  

City of Brownsville, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities Systems)

   A+/A2      1,300,000        1,494,909  

City of Brownsville, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities Systems)

   A+/A2      1,520,000        1,747,894  

City of Brownsville, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities Systems)

   A+/A2      2,380,000        2,760,729  

City of Bryan, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Electric System Improvements)

   A+/A2      8,000,000        8,074,480  

City of Bryan, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Electric System Improvements)

   A+/NR      535,000        634,392  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

   AA-/A1      1,965,000        2,186,279  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022

   AA-/A1      13,955,000        15,760,219  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/A1      2,500,000        2,823,400  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023

   AA-/A1      5,000,000        5,600,100  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

   AA-/A1      2,705,000        3,113,644  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

   AA-/A1      10,235,000        11,572,714  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

   AA-/A1      9,350,000        10,651,146  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/NR      3,000,000        3,471,930  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2026 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

   AA-/A1      8,585,000        9,695,040  

City of Denton GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019

   AA+/Aa2      3,990,000        4,278,876  

City of Denton GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020

   AA+/Aa2      4,195,000        4,485,965  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Airport System)

   AA-/Aa3      1,600,000        1,616,560  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Airport System)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,049,170  

City of Houston, 0% due 9/1/2020 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities; Insured: AGM/AMBAC)

   AA/A2      3,650,000        3,343,874  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities)

   A-/A2      650,000        722,261  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities)

   A-/A2      1,500,000        1,694,910  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2021 (Combined Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      5,455,000        6,266,977  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 5/15/2022 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,477,570  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities)

   A-/A2      600,000        683,904  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      7,535,000        8,817,080  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Combined Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      7,110,000        8,307,324  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 5/15/2023 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      4,445,000        5,227,098  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000        5,924,700  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Combined Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      7,400,000        8,758,492  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 5/15/2024 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      7,250,000        8,608,577  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities)

   A-/A2      1,215,000        1,410,494  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000        5,972,100  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Combined Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      16,000,000        19,253,440  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      4,000,000        4,416,560  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      23,570,000        27,877,889  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2026 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      10,455,000        12,428,381  

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2021 (Sports Venues; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      600,000        674,298  

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2022 (Sports Venues; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,000,000        2,277,040  

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2023 (Sports Venues; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,500,000        1,725,270  

City of Laredo, 5.00% due 3/15/2024 (Sports Venues; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      300,000        347,934  

City of Laredo GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2018 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      675,000        693,029  

City of Laredo GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2018 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      175,000        179,674  

City of Laredo GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2019 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      305,000        321,272  

City of Laredo GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2019 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      65,000        68,468  

City of Laredo GO, 4.00% due 2/15/2020 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      110,000        118,346  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      735,000        811,418  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      775,000        877,130  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      125,000        141,473  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      810,000        934,627  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      150,000        173,079  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      275,000        322,218  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      855,000        1,001,804  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      445,000        526,982  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      900,000        1,065,807  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      380,000        454,621  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2      945,000        1,130,570  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2026 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,205,760  

 

Semi-Annual Report    35


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2026 (Acquire & Purchase Personal Property)

   AA/Aa2    $ 995,000      $ 1,199,731  

City of Laredo GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2027 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      500,000        597,640  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      2,000,000        2,210,340  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      2,325,000        2,569,520  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      7,490,000        8,474,036  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      2,895,000        3,338,948  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      4,180,000        4,895,156  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      500,000        585,545  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      4,460,000        5,278,544  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      4,440,000        5,254,873  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      7,735,000        9,247,811  

City of Lubbock GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Waterworks System)

   AA+/Aa2      5,725,000        6,844,695  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2024 (International Toll Bridge System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,162,710  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (International Toll Bridge System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      890,000        1,041,603  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2027 (International Toll Bridge System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,125,000        1,316,194  

City of Olmos Park Higher Education Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (University of the Incarnate Word)

   NR/A3      3,620,000        4,025,042  

City of Olmos Park Higher Education Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (University of the Incarnate Word)

   NR/A3      1,000,000        1,130,930  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 5/15/2023 (San Antonio Water System)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,762,980  

City of San Antonio, 5.25% due 2/1/2024 (CPS Energy)

   AA/Aa1      7,000,000        8,440,600  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 5/15/2024 (San Antonio Water System)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,778,910  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 5/15/2025 (San Antonio Water System)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,197,590  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 5/15/2026 (San Antonio Water System)

   AA/Aa2      1,200,000        1,446,636  

City of San Antonio, 3.00% due 12/1/2045 put 12/1/2020 (CPS Energy)

   AA-/Aa2      36,000,000        37,699,560  

City of San Antonio GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2023 (San Antonio Water System)

   AAA/Aaa      13,880,000        16,344,672  

City of San Antonio GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2024 (San Antonio Water System)

   AAA/Aaa      14,595,000        17,397,678  

City of San Antonio GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2025 (San Antonio Water System)

   AAA/Aaa      15,340,000        18,489,916  

City of San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2022 (Convention Center Refinancing & Expansion)

   AA+/Aa2      1,450,000        1,674,808  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      315,000        318,430  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      325,000        337,272  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2019 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      445,000        471,829  

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      1,100,000        1,203,983  

Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corp., 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Seawall Project)

   A+/A1      625,000        698,138  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 5.00% due 12/1/2026

   AA+/Aa2      2,245,000        2,692,720  

Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corp., 0% due 1/1/2018

   A-/Baa1      5,240,000        5,177,749  

Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corp., 5.00% due 1/1/2019

   A-/Baa1      5,200,000        5,514,028  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2019

   A/A2      1,050,000        1,120,907  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020

   A/A2      1,050,000        1,150,674  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2021

   A/A2      3,000,000        3,357,780  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022

   A/A2      2,430,000        2,757,564  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023

   A/A2      510,000        586,852  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024

   A/A2      950,000        1,103,330  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025

   A/A2      2,920,000        3,408,574  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2027

   A/A2      5,625,000        6,616,800  

Dallas ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2036 put 2/15/2022 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      3,975,000        4,524,186  

Grayson County GO, 4.00% due 1/1/2020 (State Highway Toll System)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000        2,140,320  

Grayson County GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2022 (State Highway Toll System)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,436,560  

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, 5.625% due 10/1/2017 (AEP Texas Central Co.)

   A-/Baa1      5,000,000        5,109,700  

a Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 4.00% due 10/1/2017 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      800,000        812,080  

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,092,010  

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        2,228,020  

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,635,000        1,870,244  

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      500,000        577,970  

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      350,000        408,198  

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Bayport Area Wastewater Treatment System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,177,180  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Texas Medical Center Central Heating & Cooling Services Corp.)

   AA/Aa3      2,365,000        2,510,211  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 11/15/2019 (Texas Medical Center Central Heating & Cooling Services Corp.)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,094,260  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Memorial Hermann Health)

   A+/A1      200,000        232,598  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Memorial Hermann Health)

   A+/A1      400,000        469,668  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Memorial Hermann Health)

   A+/A1      3,000,000        3,559,290  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Memorial Hermann Health)

   A+/A1      2,845,000        3,335,791  

Harris County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2017 (Texas Permanent Improvement)

   AAA/Aaa      3,500,000        3,573,815  

Harris County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Texas Permanent Improvement)

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000        3,180,300  

Harris County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Texas Permanent Improvement)

   AAA/Aaa      700,000        766,955  

Harris County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Texas Permanent Improvement)

   AAA/Aaa      500,000        562,360  

 

36    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp., 7.00% due 12/1/2027 pre-refunded 12/1/2018 (Memorial Hermann Health; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.)

   NR/NR    $ 1,245,000      $ 1,367,520  

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      5,410,000        6,243,248  

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      9,975,000        11,652,196  

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      7,930,000        9,337,892  

Hays County GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2022

   AA/NR      750,000        862,740  

a Hays County GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023

   AA/NR      1,500,000        1,745,760  

Hays County GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024

   AA/NR      1,300,000        1,527,682  

Hays County GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025

   AA/NR      500,000        593,035  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (KIPP, Inc.; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      925,000        939,273  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2019 (KIPP, Inc.; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      1,020,000        1,109,933  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.875% due 5/15/2021 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      1,410,000        1,511,139  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2021 (KIPP, Inc.; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      300,000        342,636  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (KIPP, Inc.; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/NR      1,185,000        1,372,668  

Katy ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2023 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      1,500,000        1,764,840  

Katy ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      2,385,000        2,837,840  

Katy ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      2,830,000        3,406,103  

Katy ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2026 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      2,955,000        3,586,365  

Keller ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2023

   AAA/Aaa      1,715,000        2,029,857  

Keller ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2024

   AAA/Aaa      3,250,000        3,892,785  

Keller ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2025

   AAA/Aaa      7,140,000        8,647,468  

Keller ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2026

   AAA/Aaa      8,425,000        10,154,063  

Laredo Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      880,000        952,908  

Laredo Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,360,000        1,508,621  

Laredo Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      655,000        751,599  

Laredo Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      610,000        707,252  

Laredo Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (School Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      715,000        835,635  

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2025 pre-refunded 5/15/2022

   NR/NR      55,000        63,880  

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2025

   A/A2      8,020,000        9,135,582  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2019

   AA+/Aa2      2,960,000        3,246,528  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2020

   AA+/Aa2      1,565,000        1,760,797  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2021

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,149,480  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2022

   AA+/Aa2      1,750,000        2,045,312  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2023

   AA+/Aa2      1,125,000        1,332,304  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2024

   AA+/Aa2      1,140,000        1,360,168  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2025

   AA+/Aa2      1,220,000        1,469,588  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2026

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,213,110  

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, 5.00% due 11/1/2027

   AA+/Aa2      1,120,000        1,344,750  

New Caney ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2024 (Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      865,000        1,002,942  

North East ISD GO, 2.00% due 8/1/2044 put 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      10,445,000        10,598,228  

North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Regional Water Production Design, Acquisition and Construction)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,123,640  

North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2021 (Regional Water Production Design, Acquisition and Construction)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,145,620  

North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2023 (Regional Water Production Design, Acquisition and Construction)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,169,990  

North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2025 (Regional Water Production Design, Acquisition and Construction)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000        2,375,980  

North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2026 (Regional Water Production Design, Acquisition and Construction)

   AA-/NR      1,490,000        1,785,601  

North Texas Tollway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2024

   A/A1      12,000,000        14,047,320  

Northside ISD GO, 2.00% due 6/1/2039 put 6/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      2,135,000        2,158,485  

Pasadena ISD GO, 3.00% due 2/15/2044 put 8/15/2019 (Educational Facilities; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      8,775,000        9,133,371  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      1,290,000        1,308,473  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      1,075,000        1,133,340  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      1,500,000        1,633,515  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      1,000,000        1,119,190  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      2,000,000        2,293,620  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      670,000        782,419  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      2,305,000        2,759,500  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      1,000,000        1,210,560  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2026 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      1,575,000        1,893,008  

Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000        1,019,720  

Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2019

   BBB+/NR      2,565,000        2,780,486  

Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 10/1/2020

   BBB+/NR      1,620,000        1,790,132  

San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2020 (Convention Center Refinancing & Expansion)

   AA+/Aa2      915,000        1,021,360  

 

Semi-Annual Report    37


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, 5.125% due 8/15/2020 (IDEA Public Schools)

     BBB/NR      $ 1,115,000      $ 1,172,846  

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Scott & White Memorial Hospital) (ETM)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,031,460  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 2.00% due 3/1/2020

     AAA/NR        800,000        816,288  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2021

     AAA/NR        1,000,000        1,135,520  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2022

     AAA/NR        650,000        752,382  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2023

     AAA/NR        700,000        822,983  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2024

     AAA/NR        1,000,000        1,187,090  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2025

     AAA/NR        1,500,000        1,795,620  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2026

     AAA/NR        2,000,000        2,409,260  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2027

     AAA/NR        2,000,000        2,390,080  

Texas Municipal Power Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        10,000,000        10,168,000  

Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (Central Texas Turnpike System)

     BBB+/Baa1        400,000        450,004  

Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (Central Texas Turnpike System)

     BBB+/Baa1        730,000        829,922  

Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (Central Texas Turnpike System)

     BBB+/Baa1        1,000,000        1,145,440  

Texas Transportation Commission GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Highway Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        2,880,000        3,343,910  

Texas Transportation Commission GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2023 (Highway Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        3,500,000        4,129,440  

Texas Transportation Commission GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2024 (Highway Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        4,000,000        4,770,880  

University of Texas System, 5.00% due 8/15/2025 (Campus Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        7,000,000        8,477,910  

University of Texas System, 5.00% due 8/15/2026 (Campus Improvements)

     AAA/Aaa        3,750,000        4,588,650  

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Infrastructure Improvements)

     BBB/NR        1,580,000        1,604,016  

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Infrastructure Improvements)

     BBB/NR        1,870,000        1,959,648  

Uptown Development Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Infrastructure Improvements)

     BBB/NR        1,945,000        2,091,964  

Walnut Creek Special Utility District, 4.00% due 1/10/2020 (Water System Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        520,000        552,079  

Walnut Creek Special Utility District, 4.00% due 1/10/2021 (Water System Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        445,000        478,464  

Walnut Creek Special Utility District, 5.00% due 1/10/2022 (Water System Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        525,000        591,675  

Walnut Creek Special Utility District, 5.00% due 1/10/2024 (Water System Improvements; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        750,000        862,485  

West Harris County Regional Water Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        2,140,000        2,196,881  

Ysleta ISD, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Public School Finance System; Guaranty: PSF)

     AAA/Aaa        2,190,000        2,224,952  

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — 0.06%

        

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.75% due 10/1/2019 (Diageo Project)

     NR/Caa2        4,920,000        4,308,296  

UTAH — 0.06%

        

Utah Transit Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (Integrated Mass Transit System)

     A+/A1        710,000        816,997  

Utah Transit Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (Integrated Mass Transit System)

     A+/A1        775,000        901,015  

Utah Transit Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (Integrated Mass Transit System)

     A+/A1        825,000        970,035  

Utah Transit Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2025 (Integrated Mass Transit System)

     A+/A1        1,235,000        1,462,191  

VERMONT — 0.25%

        

Vermont Colleges GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2017

     A-/NR        1,865,000        1,878,857  

Vermont EDA, 5.00% due 12/15/2020 (Vermont Public Service Corp.)

     NR/NR        14,250,000        15,883,335  

VIRGINIA — 0.17%

        

Fairfax County IDA, 4.00% due 5/15/2022 (Inova Health System)

     AA+/Aa2        5,500,000        6,079,480  

Fairfax County IDA, 5.00% due 5/15/2022 (Inova Health System)

     AA+/Aa2        5,000,000        5,788,700  

WASHINGTON — 2.15%

        

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 3)

     AA-/Aa1        5,470,000        5,528,310  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 1)

     AA-/Aa1        5,000,000        5,053,300  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        1,000,000        1,046,730  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 3)

     NR/NR        185,000        186,954  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Bonneville Power Administration Project 3)

     AA-/Aa1        290,000        292,897  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        2,000,000        2,158,420  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        2,000,000        2,203,100  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        2,000,000        2,247,580  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        1,000,000        1,140,490  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        1,000,000        1,150,990  

Energy Northwest, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Nine Canyon Wind Project
Phase I-III)

     NR/A2        850,000        995,767  

King County Federal Way School District No. 210 GO, 4.125% due 12/1/2019 pre-refunded 12/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA+/Aa1        2,000,000        2,043,480  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1        1,000,000        1,019,990  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1        1,100,000        1,153,922  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1        1,390,000        1,528,319  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1        1,625,000        1,831,261  

 

38    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1      $ 1,750,000      $ 2,014,617  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1        2,620,000        3,063,645  

Marysville School District No. 25 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Snohomish County Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa1        1,700,000        2,002,090  

Port of Seattle, 5.50% due 9/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A2        5,000,000        5,309,800  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/Baa2        800,000        837,960  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/Baa2        835,000        893,074  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/Baa2        1,160,000        1,275,478  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/Baa2        500,000        553,725  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/Baa2        750,000        835,275  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,019,960  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,270,000        1,328,229  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,695,000        1,856,703  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        1,570,000        1,763,691  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        3,135,000        3,596,629  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        3,635,000        4,238,083  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,043,650  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2019 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,063,870  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2020 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,078,930  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2021 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        1,000,000        1,090,360  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        1,700,000        1,955,408  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (State Agency Real Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        2,555,000        2,582,109  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (State Agency Real Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        2,670,000        2,803,340  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        1,000,000        1,083,390  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        3,290,000        3,659,401  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        3,125,000        3,555,656  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        3,000,000        3,464,220  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects)

     NR/Aa2        4,410,000        5,216,986  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects)

     NR/Aa2        3,650,000        4,351,895  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects)

     NR/Aa2        4,745,000        5,699,647  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (State and Local Agency Real and Personal Property Projects)

     NR/Aa2        4,970,000        5,994,864  

State of Washington GO, 0% due 1/1/2018 (Stadium and Exhibition Center; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA+/Aa1        4,000,000        3,970,480  

State of Washington GO, 0% due 1/1/2019 (Stadium and Exhibition Center; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA+/Aa1        3,000,000        2,934,270  

State of Washington GO, 0% due 12/1/2019 (Public Highway, Bridge, Ferry Capital and Operating Costs; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA+/Aa1        3,030,000        2,918,950  

State of Washington GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        10,475,000        12,546,012  

Tacoma School District No.10 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Pierce County Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        2,280,000        2,343,338  

Tacoma School District No.10 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Pierce County Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        4,000,000        4,264,080  

Tacoma School District No.10 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Pierce County Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        2,000,000        2,200,680  

Tacoma School District No.10 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Pierce County Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        2,500,000        2,822,100  

a Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

     A/A2        1,245,000        1,257,724  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (MultiCare Health Systems)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,015,190  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 8/1/2018 (Highline Medical Center; Insured: FHA 242) (ETM)

     NR/NR        7,935,000        8,192,253  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (MultiCare Health Systems)

     AA-/Aa3        2,000,000        2,108,180  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

     A/A2        1,050,000        1,135,365  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 4.75% due 7/1/2020 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

     A/A2        1,000,000        1,082,800  

WEST VIRGINIA — 0.10%

        

Mason County, 1.625% due 10/1/2022 put 10/1/2018 (Appalachian Power Company)

     A-/Baa1        3,300,000        3,299,736  

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Higher Education Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        1,000,000        1,100,750  

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Higher Education Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        1,000,000        1,127,310  

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Higher Education Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        1,500,000        1,714,290  

WISCONSIN — 0.62%

        

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

     NR/A2        1,295,000        1,297,072  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)

     A/A2        1,000,000        1,009,610  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

     NR/A2        5,025,000        5,079,823  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)

     A/A2        1,855,000        1,937,418  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)

     A/A2        1,000,000        1,074,360  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)

     A/A2        2,110,000        2,320,050  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2020 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1        1,075,000        1,194,895  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2021 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1        2,575,000        2,925,200  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1      $ 1,600,000    $ 1,802,592  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (UnityPoint Health)

     NR/Aa3        1,000,000        1,162,400  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Ascension Health Alliance System)

     AA+/Aa2        625,000        744,100  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 1.25% due 8/15/2025 put 8/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

     NR/A2        3,800,000        3,799,544  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Ascension Health Alliance System)

     AA+/Aa2        1,215,000        1,461,013  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2026 (Ascension Health Alliance System)

     AA+/Aa2        2,000,000        2,383,960  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2043 put 6/1/2021 (Ascension Health Alliance System)

     AA+/Aa2        10,000,000        11,313,900  

WPPI Energy, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Power Supply System)

     A/A1        4,100,000        4,654,197  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.03% (Cost $6,965,714,900)

         $ 7,076,869,342  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.97%

           69,209,749  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 7,146,079,091  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
b When-issued security.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

AGC    Insured by Associated General Contractors
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
BHAC    Insured by Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
COP    Certificates of Participation
DFA    Development Finance Authority
EDA    Economic Development Authority
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FGIC    Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHA    Insured by Federal Housing Administration
FSA    Insured by Financial Security Assurance Co.
GNMA    Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association
GO    General Obligation
HFA    Health Facilities Authority
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
ISD    Independent School District
JEA    Jacksonville Electric Authority
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF    Guaranteed by Permanent School Fund
Q-SBLF    Insured by Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
Syncora    Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.
USD    Unified School District
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $6,965,714,900) (Note 3)

   $ 7,076,869,342  

Cash

     14,056,514  

Receivable for investments sold

     4,445,803  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     13,489,814  

Interest receivable

     79,219,244  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     140,863  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     7,188,221,580  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     22,652,534  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     15,213,492  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     2,611,510  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     757,746  

Dividends payable

     907,207  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     42,142,489  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 7,146,079,091  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (947,051

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     111,154,442  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (22,240,692

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     7,058,112,392  
  

 

 

 
   $ 7,146,079,091  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($1,388,226,944 applicable to 97,001,981 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 14.31  

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

     0.22  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.53  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($647,995,232 applicable to 45,195,334 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 14.34  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($5,109,856,915 applicable to 357,001,441 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 14.31  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $55,611,347)

   $ 87,170,715  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     9,740,462  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     970,203  

Class C Shares

     430,812  

Class I Shares

     1,299,423  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     1,940,405  

Class C Shares

     1,719,152  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     504,265  

Class C Shares

     167,062  

Class I Shares

     1,992,032  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     20,974  

Class C Shares

     12,984  

Class I Shares

     61,399  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     353,400  

Professional fees

     74,185  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     127,690  

Trustee fees

     173,320  

Other expenses

     297,579  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     19,885,347  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     67,285,368  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (20,073,455

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (159,558,946
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (179,632,401
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (112,347,033
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

  

 

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 67,285,368     $ 130,961,632  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (20,073,455     (1,591,144

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (159,558,946     56,431,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (112,347,033     185,802,356  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (12,495,991     (26,222,114

Class C Shares

     (4,747,668     (9,606,259

Class I Shares

     (50,041,709     (95,133,259

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (270,371,168     (15,604,952

Class C Shares

     (77,048,628     5,714,401  

Class I Shares

     (272,000,278     637,192,599  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (799,052,475     682,142,772  

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     7,945,131,566       7,262,988,794  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 7,146,079,091     $ 7,945,131,566  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (947,051   $ (947,051

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to longer intermediate and long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 6,965,714,900  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 141,863,402  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (30,708,960
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 111,154,442  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $1,594,821. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $572,416, (of which $233,596 are short-term and $338,820 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryfor-wards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 7,076,869,342      $ —        $ 7,076,869,342      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 7,076,869,342      $ —        $ 7,076,869,342      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS                                        

   FEE RATE  

Up to $ 500 million

     0.500

Next $ 500 million

     0.400  

Next $ 500 million

     0.300  

Next $ 500 million

     0.250  

Over $ 2 billion

     0.225  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017, was 0.262% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $127,690 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned no net commissions from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $29,975 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 0.75%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $2,588,274 in purchases and $2,586,402 in sales.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     10,376,714     $ 148,602,395       24,409,105     $ 356,976,557  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     788,282       11,274,303       1,617,427       23,656,616  

Shares repurchased

     (30,149,369     (430,247,866     (27,099,577     (396,238,125
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (18,984,373   $ (270,371,168     (1,073,045   $ (15,604,952
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,047,066     $ 29,399,903       7,967,832     $ 116,744,198  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     288,074       4,128,118       565,864       8,292,917  

Shares repurchased

     (7,726,503     (110,576,649     (8,145,288     (119,322,714
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (5,391,363   $ (77,048,628     388,408     $ 5,714,401  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     60,667,675     $ 867,936,929       114,131,595     $ 1,669,936,548  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     3,207,848       45,880,553       5,957,028       87,156,964  

Shares repurchased

     (83,083,398     (1,185,817,760     (76,565,919     (1,119,900,913
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (19,207,875   $ (272,000,278     43,522,704     $ 637,192,599  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term invest- ments) of $641,237,139 and $768,266,753, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE  PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,
  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
   

NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+

  NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME

(LOSS)
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER

EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF

PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 14.63     0.12     (0.32     (0.20     (0.12     —         (0.12   $14.31     1.61 (d)      0.73 (d)      0.73 (d)      0.73 (d)      (1.40   9.71   $ 1,388,227  

2016(c)

  $ 14.52     0.22     0.11       0.33       (0.22     —         (0.22   $14.63     1.54       0.72       0.72       0.72       2.32     14.53   $ 1,697,329  

2015(c)

  $ 14.58     0.23     (0.06     0.17       (0.23     —         (0.23   $14.52     1.56       0.73       0.73       0.73       1.15     18.56   $ 1,700,127  

2014(c)

  $ 14.38     0.26     0.20       0.46       (0.26     —         (0.26   $14.58     1.78       0.72       0.71       0.72       3.20     14.46   $ 1,865,213  

2013(c)

  $ 14.70     0.26     (0.32     (0.06     (0.26     —         (0.26   $14.38     1.81       0.71       0.71       0.71       (0.39   17.47   $ 2,178,317  

2012(c)

  $ 14.39     0.31     0.31       0.62       (0.31     —         (0.31   $14.70     2.13       0.72       0.72       0.72       4.36     12.72   $ 2,131,540  

CLASS C SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 14.66     0.10     (0.32     (0.22     (0.10     —         (0.10   $14.34     1.38 (d)      0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)      (1.51   9.71   $ 647,995  

2016

  $ 14.55     0.19     0.11       0.30       (0.19     —         (0.19   $14.66     1.30       0.96       0.96       0.96       2.07     14.53   $ 741,637  

2015

  $ 14.60     0.19     (0.05     0.14       (0.19     —         (0.19   $14.55     1.32       0.96       0.96       0.96       0.98     18.56   $ 730,395  

2014

  $ 14.41     0.22     0.19       0.41       (0.22     —         (0.22   $14.60     1.52       0.97       0.96       0.97       2.87     14.46   $ 749,648  

2013

  $ 14.72     0.23     (0.31     (0.08     (0.23     —         (0.23   $14.41     1.55       0.97       0.97       0.97       (0.58   17.47   $ 795,052  

2012

  $ 14.41     0.27     0.31       0.58       (0.27     —         (0.27   $14.72     1.85       0.99       0.99       0.99       4.08     12.72   $ 777,026  

CLASS I SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 14.64     0.14     (0.33     (0.19     (0.14     —         (0.14   $14.31     1.93 (d)      0.42 (d)      0.42 (d)      0.42 (d)      (1.31   9.71   $ 5,109,857  

2016

  $ 14.53     0.27     0.11       0.38       (0.27     —         (0.27   $14.64     1.85       0.41       0.41       0.41       2.64     14.53   $ 5,506,165  

2015

  $ 14.58     0.27     (0.05     0.22       (0.27     —         (0.27   $14.53     1.88       0.41       0.41       0.41       1.54     18.56   $ 4,832,467  

2014

  $ 14.38     0.30     0.20       0.50       (0.30     —         (0.30   $14.58     2.09       0.40       0.40       0.40       3.53     14.46   $ 4,417,547  

2013

  $ 14.70     0.31     (0.32     (0.01     (0.31     —         (0.31   $14.38     2.15       0.37       0.37       0.37       (0.05   17.47   $ 3,502,580  

2012

  $ 14.39     0.36     0.31       0.67       (0.36     —         (0.36   $14.70     2.46       0.39       0.39       0.39       4.71     12.72   $ 3,084,872  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 986.04      $ 3.62  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.28      $ 3.69  

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 984.94      $ 4.78  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.12      $ 4.86  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 986.91      $ 2.07  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,022.84      $ 2.11  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.73%; C: 0.97%; I: 0.42%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1072


 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     19  

Statement of Operations

     20  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     21  

Notes to Financial Statements

     22  

Financial Highlights

     28  

Expense Example

     30  

Other Information

     31  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     32  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   THIMX    885-215-202

Class C

   THMCX    885-215-780

Class I

   THMIX    885-215-673

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 50 cents to $13.97 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 14.85 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 14.91 cents per share. Dividends were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the index with a negative 2.43% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the negative 1.94% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s duration and curve positioning added 0.41% to relative performance. Credit factors detracted 0.30% from relative performance and were largely driven by a single, troubled, legacy issue. Other risk factors detracted 0.14% from relative performance. Fund expenses accounted for any remaining differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Stocks were rallying, bond prices, particularly municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in

 

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Letter to Shareholders,

 

Continued

  

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

Elsewhere, Bloomberg provides a heat map of the economic health of U.S. states, covering the period from the fourth quarter of 2015 through the fourth quarter of 2016 (the most recent data available). The majority of the states appear healthy except those with heavy dependence on oil, gas, and coal. The energy-dependent states should improve if oil can maintain prices above $50/barrel.

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House agenda—second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income. There are a number of proposals that have been brought forth, and we believe that if tax reform is enacted, it will be something different than any one of these specific proposals.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend, the cost of residing in high tax-states would increase and might cause out-migration and lower growth.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio as an actively managed laddered portfolio. Laddering a portfolio is a simple way to diversify its investment along its entire investment universe. While past performance does not guarantee future results, our study showed that this structure outperformed other structures around 60% of the time and added 0.15% to 0.25% of total return annually from 1997 through 2016.* Our view is that the current investment environment is not compensating investors enough to take on extra risk, so we have positioned our portfolios at the lower end of their risk spectrums.

Thank you for your continued trust in us, and please know that the co-managers of this Fund are invested alongside you.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO   
Christopher Ryon, CFA    Nicholos Venditti, CFA   
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager   
Managing Director    Managing Director   

 

* We examined three hypothetical portfolios of bonds from December 1997 to December 2016. One using a laddering strategy, one using a barbell strategy, and a third using a bullet strategy. For the laddering strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–12 Year Municipal Index was used as a proxy, since, similar to a ladder, it contains bonds relatively evenly spread across all maturities within the index. The barbell strategy is a duration management technique wherein bonds are clustered at the two extremes of a maturity range. For the barbell strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–3 Year Municipal Index and BofA Merrill Lynch 8–12 Year Municipal Index were combined. The two indices were weighted in such a way as to give them the same duration as the broader 1–12 Year Index, and each year the portfolio was re-weighted back to the original index weights. This was done to make the two portfolios duration-neutral so that the impact of the strategy chosen could be isolated. The bullet strategy invests at the duration midpoint of the portfolio, therefore the BofA Merrill Lynch 6–8 Year Index was used to represent the bullet strategy. For additional information, see www.thornburg.com/whyladder. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 7/22/91)

          

Without sales charge

     -0.85     2.18     2.37     3.63     4.73

With sales charge

     -2.81     1.50     1.96     3.42     4.65

C Shares (Incep: 9/1/94)

          

Without sales charge

     -1.16     1.85     2.04     3.32     3.90

With sales charge

     -1.75     1.85     2.04     3.32     3.90

I Shares (Incep: 7/5/96)

     -0.62     2.48     2.68     3.96     4.43

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

     2.04

SEC Yield

     1.43

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 2.00%. Class C shares include a 0.60% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I shares. As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 0.92%; C shares, 1.27%; I shares, 0.61%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: C shares, 1.24%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 15 years.

The BofA Merrill Lynch indices used in the Ladder vs Barbell & Bullet study are model portfolios of municipal obligations throughout the United States, with maturities ranging either from one to three years, six to eight years, eight to twelve years, or one to twelve years. These indices are subsets of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least a one-year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary investment goal is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with preservation of capital (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax).

The secondary goal of the Fund is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

This Fund invests principally in a laddered portfolio of municipal bonds with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally three to 10 years. Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion of the portfolio matures each year. Cash from maturing bonds, if not needed for other purposes, is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the ladder. We regard the strategy as a good compromise for managing different types of risk.

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

LOGO

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

LOGO

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

 

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES   

Number of Bonds

     548  

Effective Duration

     5.2 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     8.1 Yrs  

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

LOGO

Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents and other.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ALABAMA — 2.02%

        

Alabama Capital Region Solid Waste Disposal Authority, 4.00% due 6/15/2017 (Montgomery Materials Recovery Facility) (AMT)

   AA/NR    $ 750,000      $ 752,408  

Alabama Capital Region Solid Waste Disposal Authority, 4.00% due 6/15/2019 (Montgomery Materials Recovery Facility) (AMT)

   AA/NR      815,000        838,203  

Alabama Capital Region Solid Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2020 (Montgomery Materials Recovery Facility) (AMT)

   AA/NR      845,000        900,246  

Alabama Capital Region Solid Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2021 (Montgomery Materials Recovery Facility) (AMT)

   AA/NR      890,000        954,338  

Alabama Capital Region Solid Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (Montgomery Materials Recovery Facility) (AMT)

   AA/NR      930,000        1,007,320  

Alabama Capital Region Solid Waste Disposal Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (Montgomery Materials Recovery Facility) (AMT)

   AA/NR      980,000        1,055,921  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Educational Facilities)

   AA/Aa1      775,000        883,477  

Alabama Public School & College Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (Educational Facilities)

   AA/Aa1      4,380,000        5,097,488  

Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, 5.25% due 9/1/2025 pre-refunded 9/1/2018 (Birmingham Hospital)

   NR/A1      2,000,000        2,119,140  

City of Mobile Industrial Development Board, 1.85% due 6/1/2034 put 3/20/2017 (Alabama Power Company Barry Plant)

   A-/A1      5,500,000        5,514,300  

East Alabama Health Care Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2027 (Health Care Facilities Capital Improvements)

   A/NR      1,250,000        1,358,887  

Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2017

   AAA/Aa1      2,185,000        2,223,172  

UAB Medicine Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2032 (University Hospital)

   AA-/A1      6,000,000        6,798,900  

ALASKA — 0.19%

        

Alaska Housing Finance Corp. GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (State Capital Project)

   AA+/Aa2      500,000        562,255  

City of Valdez, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (BP Pipelines (Alaska), Inc. Project)

   A-/A2      2,000,000        2,211,860  

ARIZONA — 1.59%

        

Arizona Board of Regents, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (University of Arizona SPEED)

   A+/Aa3      1,635,000        1,845,065  

Arizona Board of Regents, 5.00% due 8/1/2029 (University of Arizona SPEED)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000        1,148,120  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Dignity Health)

   A/A3      1,450,000        1,464,601  

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2031 (Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals)

   NR/A2      2,500,000        2,809,100  

Arizona State University Energy Management LLC, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Tempe Campus Project)

   AA-/A1      465,000        469,813  

City of Flagstaff GO, 3.00% due 7/1/2020 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      700,000        734,769  

City of Flagstaff GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2022 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      420,000        467,762  

City of Flagstaff GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2023 (Urban Trail, Street and Utilities Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      200,000        224,452  

City of Phoenix, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Civic Improvement Corp.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa3      1,000,000        1,010,450  

County of Pima IDA, 5.00% due 12/1/2030 (Providence Day School Project)

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000        2,105,240  

Salt Verde Financial Corp., 5.25% due 12/1/2022 (Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District)

   BBB+/Baa1      2,000,000        2,256,160  

Salt Verde Financial Corp., 5.25% due 12/1/2028 (Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District)

   BBB+/Baa1      770,000        902,155  

State of Arizona, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      7,280,000        7,875,213  

ARKANSAS — 0.28%

        

Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, 5.00% due 11/1/2031 (Fayetteville Campus)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,142,010  

Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, 5.00% due 11/1/2032 (Fayetteville Campus)

   NR/Aa2      655,000        744,676  

Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, 5.00% due 11/1/2033 (Fayetteville Campus)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,129,660  

Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, 5.00% due 11/1/2034 (Fayetteville Campus)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,125,340  

CALIFORNIA — 7.57%

        

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2027 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,181,730  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2028 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      1,150,000        1,353,412  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2029 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      1,500,000        1,755,405  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2026 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,000,000        2,197,300  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 4/1/2029 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A2      3,000,000        3,302,880  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2022 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,000,000        1,150,660  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 3/1/2026 (Adventist Health System/West)

   A/NR      3,020,000        3,444,733  

California HFFA, 5.25% due 3/1/2027 (Dignity Health)

   A/A3      5,250,000        5,880,577  

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, 5.75% due 8/15/2029 (King City Joint Union High School District)

   AA-/NR      1,500,000        1,681,800  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2023 put 12/1/2017 (Solid Waste Disposal-Republic Services, Inc.) (AMT)

   BBB+/Baa3      2,000,000        2,043,380  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (University of California Multiple Campus Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AA+/Aaa      2,000,000        2,014,100  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (Corrections, Rehabilitation and Judicial Council)

   A+/A1      2,500,000        2,836,700  

California Statewide Community Development Authority, 6.25% due 8/15/2028 pre-refunded 8/15/2018 (Enloe Medical Center; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   AA-/NR      1,050,000        1,125,684  

California Statewide Community Development Authority, 6.00% due 7/1/2030 pre-refunded 1/1/2019 (Aspire Public Schools)

   NR/NR      7,015,000        7,602,647  

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 6.25% due 10/1/2022 pre-refunded 10/1/2019 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1)

   A-/NR      1,620,000        1,823,666  

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 6.375% due 10/1/2024 pre-refunded 10/1/2019 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1)

   A-/NR      1,300,000        1,467,427  

Chico Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 4/1/2030 (Chico Amended & Merged Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      5,500,000        5,513,420  

City of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/29/2017 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      9,750,000        9,797,775  

Corona-Norco USD COP, 5.00% due 4/15/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,245,000        1,296,842  

Corona-Norco USD COP, 5.00% due 4/15/2021 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,101,700  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

County of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management Program)

   SP-1+/Mig1    $ 4,500,000      $ 4,526,055  

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (City of Delano Police Station and Woollomes Avenue Bridge)

   A-/NR      2,555,000        2,811,139  

El Camino Hospital District, 6.25% due 8/15/2017 (Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      155,000        158,176  

Franklin-McKinley School District GO, 5.25% due 8/1/2027 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa3      1,000,000        1,202,470  

Fresno USD GO, 6.00% due 8/1/2026 (Educational Facilities and Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,165,000        1,429,140  

Jurupa Public Financing Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2025 (Eastvale Community Services; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,195,000        1,407,316  

Jurupa Public Financing Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2027 (Eastvale Community Services; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,335,000        1,554,407  

M-S-R Energy Authority, 6.125% due 11/1/2029

   BBB+/NR      2,500,000        3,125,500  

North City West School Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Carmel Valley Schools; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,080,000        1,250,521  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2032 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,155,230  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2033 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,148,050  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2034 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,143,290  

Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, 0% due 7/15/2023 (Redevelopment Area A-2; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/NR      2,065,000        1,687,270  

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 8/1/2027 (Merged Area Redevelopment Project)

   A/A2      2,400,000        2,668,008  

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 5.375% due 8/1/2028 (Merged Area Redevelopment Project)

   A/A2      1,175,000        1,309,326  

San Mateo Union High School District GO, 0.01% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aaa      3,000,000        2,900,520  

Saratoga Union School District GO, 0.01% due 9/1/2023 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa1      900,000        773,064  

State of California GO, 5.25% due 9/1/2026 (Kindergarten-University Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000        5,754,400  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2034 (Kindergarten-University Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000        5,734,050  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2035 (Kindergarten-University Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      4,000,000        4,569,880  

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.875% due 1/1/2029 pre-refunded 1/1/2019

   AA-/A2      3,000,000        3,251,400  

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 pre-refunded 1/1/2020

   NR/NR      745,000        821,340  

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2021

   AA-/A2      1,005,000        1,105,400  

William S. Hart Union High School District GO, 0% due 9/1/2021 (Educational Facilities)

   AA/A2      800,000        733,520  

COLORADO — 1.34%

        

City & County of Denver COP, 0.95% due 12/1/2029 put 4/3/2017 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building; SPA:

        

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      7,990,000        7,990,000  

City & County of Denver COP, 0.95% due 12/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building; SPA:

        

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      2,610,000        2,610,000  

Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, 5.20% due 11/1/2027 pre-refunded 11/1/2017 (Three Towers

        

Rehabilitation; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   NR/Aaa      1,220,000        1,250,341  

Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, 5.20% due 11/1/2027 (Three Towers Rehabilitation; Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   NR/A2      1,335,000        1,362,688  

Park Creek Metropolitan District, 5.25% due 12/1/2020 pre-refunded 12/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,120,000        1,236,648  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.50% due 6/1/2022 (FasTracks Transportation System)

   A/Aa3      3,000,000        3,376,800  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2028 (North Metro Rail Line)

   A/Aa3      1,550,000        1,767,744  

CONNECTICUT — 1.23%

        

City of Hartford GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2031 (Various Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,700,000        1,827,007  

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.75% due 7/1/2029 pre-refunded 7/1/2019 (Ethel Walker School)

   NR/NR      1,350,000        1,488,146  

State of Connecticut GO, 5.00% due 5/15/2027 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000        5,781,600  

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.31% due 9/15/2017 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        1,999,980  

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.54% due 6/15/2018 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      6,820,000        6,842,915  

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 0.54%

        

Metropolitan Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2023 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A3      4,890,000        4,017,917  

Metropolitan Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2024 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A3      5,000,000        3,921,000  

FLORIDA — 6.22%

        

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2030 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      1,250,000        1,431,463  

Broward County School Board COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Educational Facilities)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000        2,268,440  

City of Jacksonville, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Better Jacksonville Plan)

   A+/A1      2,075,000        2,348,568  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (Electric Power System Smart Grid Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000        2,118,040  

City of Lakeland, 5.25% due 10/1/2027 (Electric Power System Smart Grid Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      3,680,000        4,551,976  

City of Lakeland, 5.00% due 11/15/2028 (Lakeland Regional Health Systems)

   NR/A2      2,775,000        3,172,824  

City of Lakeland, 5.25% due 10/1/2036 (Electric Power System Smart Grid Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      2,770,000        3,455,436  

Escambia County HFA, 5.95% due 7/1/2020 (Florida Health Care Facility Loan Program; Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      260,000        297,898  

Florida Department of Management Services, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Financing or Acquisition of State-Owned Office Buildings; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa2      500,000        501,740  

Florida State Department of Children & Families COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (South Florida Evaluation Treatment Center)

   AA+/NR      2,090,000        2,096,939  

Florida State Department of Children & Families COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (South Florida Evaluation Treatment Center)

   AA+/NR      2,255,000        2,262,487  

Florida State Municipal Loan Council, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      580,000        592,134  

Florida State Municipal Loan Council, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      420,000        428,807  

Florida State Municipal Loan Council, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,285,000        1,311,882  

Florida State Municipal Loan Council, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      950,000        969,922  

JEA, 0.90% due 10/1/2038 put 4/3/2017 (Water and Sewer System; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      650,000        650,000  

 

 

Semi-Annual Report    9


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Lake County School Board COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (School District Facility Projects)

   A/NR    $ 1,210,000      $ 1,363,343  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Public Utilities System Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      370,000        434,643  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2027 (Public Utilities System Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      470,000        547,588  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2028 (Public Utilities System Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      1,030,000        1,190,999  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2031 (Public Utilities System Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      2,675,000        3,042,812  

Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2033 (Public Utilities System Improvements)

   NR/Aa2      1,535,000        1,728,656  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 10/1/2028 (Miami International Airport)

   A/A2      1,000,000        1,151,360  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 10/1/2029 (Miami International Airport)

   A/A2      1,335,000        1,527,347  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 10/1/2030 (Miami International Airport)

   A/A2      1,000,000        1,138,110  

Miami-Dade County, 5.00% due 10/1/2031 (Miami International Airport)

   A/A2      2,000,000        2,266,860  

Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 4/1/2024 (University of Miami; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/A3      1,000,000        1,172,270  

Miami-Dade County GO, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Seaport Properties)

   AA/Aa2      1,040,000        1,177,706  

Miami-Dade County GO, 6.25% due 7/1/2026 pre-refunded 7/1/2018 (Building Better Communities)

   AA/Aa2      2,130,000        2,269,089  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Insured: AMBAC)

   A/A1      3,035,000        3,459,323  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.25% due 5/1/2022 pre-refunded 5/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,600,000        2,720,484  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 5/1/2030

   A/A1      3,250,000        3,669,477  

Orange County, 5.00% due 10/1/2031 (Tourist Development)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        2,317,760  

Orange County HFA, 5.125% due 10/1/2026 (Orlando Health, Inc.)

   A/A2      2,000,000        2,171,080  

Palm Beach County HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Boca Raton Regional Hospital)

   BBB+/NR      500,000        566,485  

Reedy Creek Improvement District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2032 (District-Wide Transportation, additional Buena Vista Corridor Improvements and District Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      3,965,000        4,548,331  

Reedy Creek Improvement District GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2033 (District-Wide Transportation, additional Buena Vista Corridor Improvements and District Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      7,300,000        8,330,249  

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, 4.343% due 10/1/2021 (Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000        2,073,100  

School Board of Broward County COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

   A+/Aa3      3,000,000        3,348,780  

School Board of Broward County COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

   A+/Aa3      2,000,000        2,223,180  

School District of Manatee County, 5.00% due 10/1/2032 (School Facilities Improvement; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,250,000        2,563,267  

South Miami HFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (Baptist Health Group)

   AA-/Aa3      1,500,000        1,521,450  

Sunshine State Governmental Finance Commission, 5.00% due 9/1/2028 (Miami-Dade County Program)

   AA-/Aa3      3,500,000        4,015,690  

GEORGIA — 1.86%

        

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

   NR/Aa2      485,000        562,605  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2025 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

   NR/Aa2      510,000        587,112  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

   NR/Aa2      735,000        834,688  

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2028 (UGAREF Bolton Commons, LLC)

   NR/Aa2      590,000        667,131  

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 11/1/2022 (Water & Wastewater System; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa2      530,000        610,581  

City of Atlanta, 5.50% due 11/1/2024 (Water & Wastewater System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000        5,526,300  

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2023 pre-refunded 1/1/2022 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      2,060,000        2,379,094  

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 pre-refunded 1/1/2022 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      2,310,000        2,667,819  

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 pre-refunded 1/1/2022 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      525,000        606,323  

Clarke County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2026 pre-refunded 1/1/2022 (Athens Regional Medical Center)

   AA/Aa1      725,000        837,302  

Development Authority of Fulton County, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Georgia Tech Athletic Assoc.)

   NR/A2      3,000,000        3,267,120  

Gwinnett County School District GO, 4.50% due 10/1/2017 (Capital Projects)

   AAA/Aaa      7,000,000        7,131,250  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, 6.60% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A1      125,000        129,359  

Valdosta and Lowndes County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (South Medical Center)

   AA-/Aa2      1,200,000        1,358,472  

GUAM — 2.60%

        

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2031 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      5,500,000        5,831,595  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2032 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      12,000,000        12,661,200  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2033 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      10,500,000        11,032,035  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        2,276,940  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        2,268,080  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,500,000        2,829,600  

Guam Waterworks Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2024 (Water and Wastewater System)

   A-/Baa2      1,000,000        1,132,190  

HAWAII — 0.88%

        

County of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2033

   AA-/Aa2      1,250,000        1,443,237  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2027 pre-refunded 12/1/2021

   NR/NR      3,635,000        4,199,734  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2027 pre-refunded 12/1/2021

   NR/NR      2,550,000        2,946,168  

State of Hawaii GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2027

   AA+/Aa1      3,815,000        4,334,527  

IDAHO — 0.34%

        

State of Idaho GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017

   SP-1+/Mig1      5,000,000        5,013,300  

 

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ILLINOIS — 6.50%

        

Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, 5.25% due 4/1/2019 (Housing & Auxiliary Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3    $ 1,000,000      $ 1,067,180  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2019 (2015 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,066,130  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (2015 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,096,200  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2021 (2015 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,120,140  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2029 (2016 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,147,070  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 5.00% due 1/1/2030 (2016 Airport Projects)

   A/NR      765,000        871,205  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,000,000        1,120,690  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2027 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,945,000        2,150,956  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2028 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      3,450,000        3,795,552  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2029 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      1,995,000        2,183,468  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2030 (Capital Improvement Plan)

   AA+/NR      3,500,000        3,806,425  

Chicago Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Bombardier Transit Rail System)

   AA/A1      1,500,000        1,580,880  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2028 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      5,365,000        5,937,553  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2029 (Wastewater Transmission System)

   A/NR      2,500,000        2,750,700  

City of Chicago, 5.75% due 11/1/2030 (Water System; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA+/Aa1      1,270,000        1,537,551  

a City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2032 (Midway Airport)

   A/A3      4,805,000        5,301,549  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2033 (Midway Airport)

   A/A3      5,000,000        5,504,000  

City of Chicago, 5.25% due 1/1/2034 (Midway Airport)

   A/A3      4,700,000        5,181,374  

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Municipal Facilities Projects; Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/Ba1      75,000        75,165  

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Modern Schools Across Chicago Program; Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/Ba1      415,000        416,166  

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Modern Schools Across Chicago Program; Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/Ba1      500,000        501,395  

City of Mount Vernon GO, 4.00% due 12/15/2025 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,900,000        1,971,136  

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,680,000        1,724,671  

City of Waukegan GO, 5.00% due 12/30/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      2,000,000        2,112,580  

Community College District No. 525 GO, 6.25% due 6/1/2024 (Joliet Junior College)

   AA/NR      500,000        528,515  

Cook County Community College District No. 508 GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2026 (City Colleges of Chicago)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,107,850  

Cook County GO, 5.25% due 11/15/2024

   AA-/A2      3,000,000        3,258,960  

Cook County School District No. 104 GO, 0% due 12/1/2022 (Argo Summit Elementary School Facilities; Insured: AGM) (ETM)

   NR/NR      2,000,000        1,788,960  

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County GO, 4.00% due 11/1/2022 (Land Acquisition and Development)

   AAA/NR      750,000        835,215  

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, 5.75% due 11/1/2028 pre-refunded 11/1/2018 (Rush University Medical Center)

   AA-/Aaa      1,000,000        1,073,980  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Central DuPage Health)

   AA+/Aa2      2,000,000        2,043,820  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (Bradley University; Insured: Syncora)

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,012,680  

Illinois Finance Authority, 6.125% due 11/1/2023 pre-refunded 11/1/2018 (Advocate Health Care Network)

   AA+/Aa2      5,175,000        5,588,224  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers)

   NR/Baa1      1,000,000        1,138,840  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2033 (Rush University Medical Center)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,095,590  

Illinois HFA, 5.70% due 2/20/2021 (Midwest Care Center I, Inc.; Collateralized: GNMA)

   NR/Aa1      355,000        356,409  

Illinois Toll Highway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2037 (Move Illinois Program)

   AA-/Aa3      5,550,000        6,129,253  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2022 (McCormick Place Expansion Project)

   BBB-/NR      1,000,000        1,092,320  

Monroe and St. Clair Counties GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2027 (Community Unit School District No. 5; Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      325,000        379,002  

Monroe and St. Clair Counties GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2028 (Community Unit School District No. 5; Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      1,415,000        1,635,839  

Monroe and St. Clair Counties GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2029 (Community Unit School District No. 5; Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      1,630,000        1,872,495  

Monroe and St. Clair Counties GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2030 (Community Unit School District No. 5; Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      1,800,000        2,053,188  

Monroe and St. Clair Counties GO, 5.00% due 4/15/2031 (Community Unit School District No. 5; Insured: BAM)

   AA/Aa3      1,115,000        1,262,091  

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2017 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      340,000        343,964  

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2018 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      350,000        358,915  

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2019 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      360,000        372,668  

Niles Park District GO, 3.00% due 12/1/2020 (Parks and Recreation Projects)

   NR/Aa2      370,000        385,052  

State of Illinois, 5.00% due 6/15/2018

   AAA/NR      2,000,000        2,093,080  

Tazewell County School District GO, 9.00% due 12/1/2024 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa3      1,205,000        1,716,137  

Village of Tinley Park GO, 4.00% due 12/1/2021

   AA+/NR      585,000        639,545  

Village of Tinley Park GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024

   AA+/NR      870,000        1,005,703  

INDIANA — 2.81%

        

Board of Trustees for the Vincennes University, 5.375% due 6/1/2022

   NR/Aa3      895,000        1,008,128  

City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 0% due 2/1/2021 (Performing Arts Center)

   AA+/Aa3      2,000,000        1,850,280  

City of Carmel Redevelopment District COP, 6.50% due 7/15/2035 pre-refunded 1/15/2021 (Performing Arts Center)

   NR/NR      2,730,000        3,217,086  

City of Petersburg, 5.40% due 8/1/2017 (Indianapolis Power and Light Company; Insured: Natl-Re/IBC)

   AA-/A2      1,325,000        1,344,305  

Clay Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2018 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      1,735,000        1,787,883  

Franklin Township Multi-School Building Corp., 5.00% due 7/10/2017 (Franklin Central High School) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/NR      630,000        637,201  

Hobart Building Corp., 6.50% due 7/15/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   AA+/A3      1,000,000        1,100,400  

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.25% due 10/15/2020 (Natural Gas Utility Improvements)

   NR/A3      5,340,000        5,963,018  

Indiana Bond Bank, 5.25% due 4/1/2023 (Hendricks Regional Health Financing Program; Insured: AMBAC)

   AA/NR      2,000,000        2,319,820  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (Indiana University Health)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000        5,366,550  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.)

   NR/Aa3      605,000        641,106  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 9/15/2022 (Marian University)

   BBB-/NR      2,480,000        2,663,917  

 

 

Semi-Annual Report    11


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Indiana Finance Authority, 5.25% due 9/15/2023 (Marian University)

   BBB-/NR    $ 2,605,000      $ 2,790,398  

Indiana Finance Authority, 0.93% due 2/1/2037 put 4/3/2017 (Stadium Project; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      1,070,000        1,070,000  

Indiana HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2034 (Ascension Health Credit Group)

   NR/Aa2      1,325,000        1,487,498  

Indiana HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2035 (Ascension Health Credit Group)

   NR/Aa2      5,000,000        5,593,350  

Indiana HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2036 (Ascension Health Credit Group)

   NR/Aa2      2,000,000        2,232,580  

IOWA — 0.31%

        

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2030 (UnityPoint Health)

   NR/Aa3      2,250,000        2,513,813  

Iowa Finance Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2032 (UnityPoint Health)

   NR/Aa3      1,850,000        2,043,103  

KANSAS — 0.04%

        

Kansas DFA, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Wichita State University)

   NR/Aa3      575,000        636,117  

KENTUCKY — 2.00%

        

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Project No. 112)

   A/Aa3      4,385,000        4,904,798  

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Project No. 112)

   A/Aa3      5,990,000        6,828,420  

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Project No. 112)

   A/Aa3      6,960,000        8,041,027  

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Project No. 112)

   A/Aa3      2,440,000        2,850,530  

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, 5.25% due 10/1/2026 (Norton Suburban Hospital and Kosair Children’s Hospital)

   A-/NR      2,320,000        2,664,567  

b Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, 1.50% due 10/1/2033 (Louisville Gas and Electric Company)

   NR/NR      4,000,000        4,001,960  

LOUISIANA — 2.39%

        

City of New Orleans, 6.00% due 6/1/2024 pre-refunded 6/1/2019 (Sewerage System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A3      750,000        828,142  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2030

   AA-/Aa3      1,170,000        1,334,713  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2031

   AA-/Aa3      2,655,000        3,011,248  

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 5.00% due 2/1/2032

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000        3,384,720  

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 pre-refunded 9/1/2019

   A+/NR      1,230,000        1,342,520  

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 pre-refunded 9/1/2019

   A+/NR      1,350,000        1,473,498  

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.15% due 9/1/2027 pre-refunded 9/1/2019

   A+/NR      1,490,000        1,631,610  

Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Plaquemines, 5.30% due 9/1/2029 pre-refunded 9/1/2019

   A+/NR      1,650,000        1,812,706  

Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2029 (LEPA Unit No. 1; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,137,290  

Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2030 (LEPA Unit No. 1; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,955,000        3,346,508  

Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2031 (LEPA Unit No. 1; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,145,000        2,422,520  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (Black & Gold Facilities; Insured: CIFG)

   AA/A3      1,590,000        1,606,790  

New Orleans Aviation Board, 5.25% due 1/1/2018 (Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,030,210  

New Orleans Aviation Board, 5.25% due 1/1/2020 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        2,058,280  

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,109,390  

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,098,080  

Office Facilities Corp., 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (Louisiana State Capitol Complex Program)

   A+/A1      390,000        417,074  

Parish of Lafourche, 5.00% due 1/1/2024 (Roads, Highways and Bridges)

   AA-/NR      1,065,000        1,230,107  

Parish of Lafourche, 5.00% due 1/1/2025 (Roads, Highways and Bridges)

   AA-/NR      2,620,000        3,042,711  

Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District 1, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (General Medical Center)

   A/A3      1,500,000        1,607,850  

MARYLAND — 0.03%

        

County of Montgomery GO, 0.93% due 6/1/2026 put 4/3/2017 (Consolidated Public Improvements; SPA: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

  

AAA/Aaa

  

 

500,000

 

  

 

500,000

 

MASSACHUSETTS — 2.00%

        

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2030 (Transportation Capital Program)

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,250,700  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (CareGroup Healthcare System)

   A-/A3      2,800,000        3,017,896  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (CareGroup Healthcare System)

   A-/A3      5,000,000        5,519,450  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (CareGroup Healthcare System)

   A-/A3      2,330,000        2,625,537  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.50% due 10/1/2025 (Simmons College)

   BBB+/Baa1      460,000        531,714  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.50% due 10/1/2028 (Simmons College)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,330,000        1,522,917  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2033 (CareGroup Healthcare System)

   A-/A3      5,000,000        5,634,350  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2034 (CareGroup Healthcare System)

   A-/A3      2,320,000        2,604,548  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2036 (CareGroup Healthcare System)

   A-/A3      1,750,000        1,952,877  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 5.50% due 1/1/2022 (Higher Education Student Loans)

   AA/NR      1,130,000        1,225,474  

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 0.95% due 7/1/2044 put 4/3/2017 (Baystate Medical Center; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      3,300,000        3,300,000  

MICHIGAN — 4.42%

        

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2031 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

   A+/Aa3      1,010,000        1,144,481  

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Troy GO, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Downtown Development Authority-Community Center Facilities)

     AAA/NR      $ 300,000      $ 341,946  

County of Genesee, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        610,000        688,446  

County of Genesee, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        345,000        389,781  

County of Genesee, 5.25% due 11/1/2026 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        900,000        1,022,607  

County of Genesee, 5.25% due 11/1/2027 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        1,375,000        1,555,744  

County of Genesee, 5.25% due 11/1/2028 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        645,000        726,722  

County of Genesee, 5.00% due 11/1/2029 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        1,210,000        1,338,768  

County of Genesee, 5.00% due 11/1/2030 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        1,195,000        1,319,507  

County of Genesee, 5.125% due 11/1/2032 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

     AA/A2        750,000        828,562  

Detroit City School District GO, 5.25% due 5/1/2026 (School Building & Site Improvement; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

     AA/Aa1        3,150,000        3,669,876  

Detroit City School District GO, 5.25% due 5/1/2027 (School Building & Site Improvement; Insured: AGM/Q-SBLF)

     AA/Aa1        1,100,000        1,290,619  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (Bronson Healthcare; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        2,000,000        2,088,980  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2022 pre-refunded 5/15/2020 (Bronson Healthcare; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        1,365,000        1,515,382  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2022 (Bronson Healthcare; Insured: AGM)

     NR/A2        1,105,000        1,209,920  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2026 pre-refunded 5/15/2021 (Bronson Healthcare)

     NR/NR        1,110,000        1,272,682  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2026 (Bronson Healthcare)

     NR/A2        175,000        194,509  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2029 (Bronson Healthcare)

     NR/A2        2,150,000        2,404,882  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2030 (Bronson Healthcare)

     NR/A2        3,810,000        4,231,691  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2026 (Government Loan Program)

     A+/NR        1,580,000        1,719,561  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2031 (Beaumont Health Credit Group)

     A/A1        19,080,000        21,189,676  

Michigan Public School Academy, 8.00% due 8/1/2035 (Will Carleton Charter School)

     NR/NR        910,000        941,941  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 pre-refunded 11/15/2017 (Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association)

     NR/NR        1,520,000        1,559,338  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association)

     A+/A1        620,000        632,381  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2025 pre-refunded 7/15/2017 (Oakwood Health System)

     A/A1        3,000,000        3,036,540  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.625% due 11/15/2029 pre-refunded 11/15/2019 (Henry Ford Health System)

     A/A3        2,500,000        2,780,050  

Michigan Strategic Fund, 5.25% due 10/15/2023 pre-refunded 10/15/2018 (Michigan House of Representatives Facilities; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,064,410  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, 8.00% due 9/1/2029 pre-refunded 9/1/2018 (William Beaumont Hospital)

     NR/Aaa        2,540,000        2,786,761  

State of Michigan, 5.50% due 11/1/2020 (Trunk Line Fund; Insured: AGM)

     AA+/Aa2        1,500,000        1,712,850  

MINNESOTA — 0.19%

        

Minnesota Agriculture & Economic Development Board, 5.50% due 2/15/2025 (Essentia Health; Insured: AGM)

     AA/NR        2,500,000        2,740,625  

MISSISSIPPI — 0.62%

        

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (City of Canton Parking Facilities)

     NR/NR        1,935,000        1,955,182  

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.25% due 8/1/2027 pre-refunded 8/1/2020 (Department of Corrections)

     AA-/NR        3,415,000        3,848,603  

Mississippi Development Bank GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (Capital City Convention Center)

     A+/Baa2        2,850,000        3,267,069  

MISSOURI — 1.62%

        

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Eastland Center)

     A-/NR        1,000,000        1,003,290  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Eastland Center)

     A-/NR        2,000,000        2,006,580  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 5.125% due 4/1/2022 (Eastland Center)

     A-/NR        2,000,000        2,067,740  

Missouri Development Finance Board, 0.95% due 12/1/2033 put 4/3/2017 (The Nelson Gallery Foundation; SPA: Northern Trust Co.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        1,200,000        1,200,000  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Webster University)

     NR/A2        2,235,000        2,392,232  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Webster University)

     NR/A2        2,520,000        2,807,709  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 0.90% due 9/1/2030 put 4/3/2017 (Washington University; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

     AAA/Aaa        4,600,000        4,600,000  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2034 (Saint Luke’s Health System)

     A+/A1        3,300,000        3,675,408  

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2035 (Saint Luke’s Health System)

     A+/A1        1,000,000        1,109,640  

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (Maincor Public Improvements) (ETM)

     NR/NR        335,000        346,172  

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Union Hill Redevelopment Project)

     NR/NR        2,495,000        2,560,718  

NEVADA — 0.87%

        

Carson City, 5.00% due 9/1/2027 (Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center)

     BBB+/NR        2,450,000        2,678,266  

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

     AA/Aa2        5,000,000        5,649,500  

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2029 (Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

     AA/Aa2        2,000,000        2,253,680  

Washoe County GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority)

     AA/Aa2        2,000,000        2,213,560  

NEW HAMPSHIRE — 0.53%

        

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (Southern New Hampshire Medical Center)

     NR/NR        770,000        787,417  

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (Southern New Hampshire Medical Center)

     A-/NR        230,000        234,474  

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, 5.00% due 8/15/2026

     AA+/Aa2        1,860,000        2,173,633  

 

Semi-Annual Report    13


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

State of New Hampshire, 5.00% due 2/1/2022 (Turnpike System)

   A+/A1    $ 2,250,000      $ 2,573,347  

State of New Hampshire, 5.00% due 2/1/2024 (Turnpike System)

   A+/A1      1,755,000        1,990,293  

NEW JERSEY — 3.60%

        

Burlington County Bridge Commission, 4.00% due 12/1/2017 (County Governmental Loan Program)

   AA/Aa2      850,000        867,442  

Cape May County Industrial Pollution Control Financing Authority, 6.80% due 3/1/2021 (Atlantic City Electric Company; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      560,000        647,646  

Essex County Improvement Authority, 5.50% due 10/1/2024 (County Correctional Facilities & Gibraltar Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/Aa2      2,500,000        3,052,525  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 3/1/2026 (School Facilities Construction)

   BBB+/Baa1      2,000,000        2,072,400  

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 9/1/2026 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: AMBAC)

   BBB+/Baa1      3,000,000        3,350,100  

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 9/1/2027 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,700,000        1,972,561  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 6/15/2029 (School Facilities Construction)

   BBB+/Baa1      12,890,000        13,151,925  

New Jersey State Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Virtua Health)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000        2,279,400  

New Jersey State Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2028 (Virtua Health)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,129,820  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.50% due 12/15/2020 (State Transportation System Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      3,185,000        3,520,763  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   A+/Baa1      1,000,000        1,034,190  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   A+/Baa1      1,500,000        1,617,120  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   A+/Baa1      1,000,000        1,030,560  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   A+/Baa1      1,000,000        1,079,240  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   A+/Baa1      9,750,000        10,441,957  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 1.99% due 6/15/2034 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   BBB+/Baa1      2,000,000        1,944,760  

Passaic Valley Sewage Commissioners GO, 5.75% due 12/1/2022

   NR/A3      3,000,000        3,489,510  

NEW MEXICO — 0.53%

        

City of Farmington, 4.70% due 9/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.-Four Corners Project)

   A-/A2      3,000,000        3,218,760  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2030 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      2,040,000        2,237,697  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group)

   NR/NR      2,130,000        2,218,565  

NEW YORK — 9.68%

        

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      4,530,000        5,260,372  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2030 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000        5,792,100  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2031 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000        4,602,480  

City of New York GO, 0.91% due 8/1/2035 put 4/3/2017 (Capital Projects) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      2,210,000        2,210,000  

City of New York GO, 0.95% due 1/1/2036 put 4/3/2017 (Gowanus Canal Site; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      13,400,000        13,400,000  

County of Nassau GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2026 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,300,000        1,487,850  

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (City of Buffalo School District) (State Aid Withholding) (ETM)

   NR/NR      1,190,000        1,285,664  

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (City of Buffalo School District) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      1,810,000        1,956,157  

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, 5.00% due 5/1/2027 (City of Buffalo School District) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000        5,801,300  

Lake Placid Central School District GO, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa3      305,000        307,541  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Transit and Commuter System)

   AA-/A1      5,435,000        6,453,410  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2025

   AA-/A1      10,000,000        11,947,400  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.90% due 6/15/2035 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; LOC: Citibank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      1,800,000        1,800,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.95% due 6/15/2043 put 4/3/2017 (Water and Sewer System; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      8,100,000        8,100,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.91% due 6/15/2044 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      3,000,000        3,000,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.93% due 6/15/2048 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      1,600,000        1,600,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.95% due 6/15/2050 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      19,000,000        19,000,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 8/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aaa      26,250,000        26,250,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.90% due 8/1/2039 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      3,200,000        3,200,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.91% due 11/1/2042 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Barclays Bank plc) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      1,200,000        1,200,000  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1      850,000        852,941  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2021 (State University Educational Facilities)

   AA/Aa2      500,000        563,790  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      2,180,000        2,300,423  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2027 (Metropolitan Transportation Authority & State Urban Development Corp.)

   AAA/Aa1      2,500,000        2,888,725  

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2030 (Multi-Year Highway and Bridge Capital Program)

   A/A2    $ 7,480,000      $ 8,574,100  

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (One, Two and Three U.N. Plaza)

   NR/A1      1,700,000        1,835,048  

NORTH CAROLINA — 0.44%

        

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 3.00% due 1/15/2018 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

   AA-/Aa3      600,000        609,516  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2028 (Carolinas HealthCare System)

   AA-/Aa3      2,190,000        2,502,185  

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2030 (Vidant Health)

   A+/A1      3,000,000        3,381,060  

NORTH DAKOTA — 0.07%

        

County of Ward, 5.125% due 7/1/2021 (Trinity Health System)

   BBB-/NR      1,000,000        1,003,200  

OHIO — 4.97%

        

Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Township Hospital District, 5.00% due 11/15/2024 (Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron)

   NR/A1      1,000,000        1,128,450  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.25% due 2/15/2028 (AMP Fremont Energy Center)

   A/A1      4,000,000        4,523,840  

Cincinnati City School District COP, 5.00% due 12/15/2031 (School Improvement Project)

   A+/Aa3      3,075,000        3,436,835  

City of Cleveland, 3.00% due 10/1/2017 (Parks and Recreation Facilities)

   AA/A1      490,000        495,170  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 11/15/2027 (Public Facilities Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,285,000        1,500,289  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2028 (Bridges and Roadways)

   AA/A1      2,420,000        2,811,604  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 11/15/2028 (Public Facilities Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,164,120  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 10/1/2029 (Bridges and Roadways)

   AA/A1      100,000        115,725  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 11/15/2029 (Public Facilities Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,415,000        1,640,636  

City of Cleveland, 5.00% due 11/15/2030 (Public Facilities Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,485,000        1,712,205  

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,172,020  

City of Cleveland GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2026 (Various Municipal Capital Improvements)

   AA/A1      1,230,000        1,442,077  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Cleveland Museum of Art)

   AA+/NR      2,040,000        2,280,332  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (County Administration Offices)

   AA-/Aa2      1,780,000        2,092,443  

County of Allen, 5.00% due 5/1/2025 (Catholic Health Partners-Mercy Health West Facility)

   A+/A2      4,470,000        5,017,754  

County of Allen, 5.00% due 5/1/2026 (Catholic Health Partners-Mercy Health West Facility)

   A+/A2      3,855,000        4,307,153  

County of Cuyahoga COP, 5.00% due 12/1/2026 (Convention Center Hotel)

   AA-/Aa3      2,910,000        3,340,273  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2018

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,065,360  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2021

   AA-/A1      1,100,000        1,264,197  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 12/1/2023

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,181,660  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 5/15/2028 (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

   AA/Aa2      2,665,000        3,100,701  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 5/15/2029 (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,158,920  

County of Hamilton, 5.00% due 5/15/2031 (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

   AA/Aa2      4,420,000        5,074,558  

County of Montgomery, 0.90% due 11/15/2045 put 4/3/2017 (Premier Health Partners; LOC: Barclays Bank plc) (daily demand notes)

   NR/Aa2      14,000,000        14,000,000  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2030 (Southern Ohio Medical Center)

   NR/A2      1,690,000        1,932,768  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2032 (Southern Ohio Medical Center)

   NR/A2      925,000        1,045,065  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2033 (Southern Ohio Medical Center)

   NR/A2      1,000,000        1,124,880  

Deerfield Township, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Public Street Improvements-Wilkens Blvd.)

   NR/A1      1,000,000        1,022,710  

Lucas County Health Care Facility, 5.00% due 8/15/2021 (Sunset Retirement Community)

   NR/NR      1,190,000        1,242,967  

Lucas County Health Care Facility, 5.125% due 8/15/2025 (Sunset Retirement Community)

   NR/NR      1,250,000        1,375,150  

OKLAHOMA — 0.50%

        

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2026 (INTEGRIS Health)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,176,230  

Oklahoma DFA, 5.00% due 8/15/2027 (INTEGRIS Health)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,166,620  

Oklahoma Industries Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2023 pre-refunded 7/1/2018 (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation)

   NR/A2      3,730,000        3,937,910  

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Power Supply System Capital Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,030,030  

OREGON — 1.37%

        

State of Oregon GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      20,000,000        20,061,200  

PENNSYLVANIA — 6.67%

        

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2019 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      2,500,000        2,699,300  

Allegheny County IDA, 5.90% due 8/15/2026 (Propel Charter School-McKeesport)

   BBB-/NR      905,000        949,255  

Allegheny County IDA, 6.375% due 8/15/2035 (Propel Charter School-McKeesport)

   BBB-/NR      1,130,000        1,195,721  

Bethlehem Area School District GO, 5.00% due 10/15/2020 pre-refunded 04/15/2019 (Northampton and Lehigh Counties District; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      95,000        102,429  

Bethlehem Area School District GO, 5.00% due 10/15/2020 (Northampton and Lehigh Counties District; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      380,000        403,678  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2029 (Water and Wastewater System)

   A+/A1      1,100,000        1,270,599  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 10/1/2030 (Water and Wastewater System)

   A+/A1      2,410,000        2,766,150  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 8/1/2032 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

   A/Baa1      1,000,000        1,100,730  

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 8/1/2033 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

   A/Baa1    $ 800,000      $ 876,360  

City of Philadelphia, 5.00% due 8/1/2034 (Pennsylvania Gas Works)

   A/Baa1      500,000        545,475  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania GO, 5.00% due 3/15/2022 (Capital Facilities Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      12,485,000        14,265,111  

County of Luzerne GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2029 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      3,000,000        3,301,560  

Dallastown Area School District GO, 4.00% due 5/1/2021 (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      460,000        504,427  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.95% due 7/1/2041 put 4/3/2017 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      6,485,000        6,485,000  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.95% due 7/1/2041 put 4/3/2017 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      5,610,000        5,610,000  

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 5.25% due 12/15/2030 (Acquisition of Susquehanna Resource Management Facility)

   AA-/NR      3,000,000        3,389,790  

Lehigh County IDA, 0.90% due 2/15/2027 put 8/15/2017 (PPL Electric Utilities Corp.)

   A/A1      3,250,000        3,249,643  

Monroeville Financing Authority, 5.00% due 2/15/2026 (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

   A+/Aa3      3,490,000        4,152,821  

Pennsylvania Economic DFA, 4.625% due 12/1/2018 (Colver Project; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   BBB-/Ba1      4,755,000        4,789,236  

Pennsylvania Higher Education Facilities Authority, 0% due 7/1/2020 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      2,032,839        1,605,516  

Pennsylvania State Public School Building Authority GO, 5.00% due 6/1/2027 (Philadelphia School District; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      5,000,000        5,582,750  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 5.35% due 12/1/2030 pre-refunded 12/1/2020 (Highway Improvements)

   NR/NR      1,390,000        1,587,769  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 5.35% due 12/1/2030 (Highway Improvements)

   A-/A3      2,610,000        2,880,057  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.00% due 9/1/2032 (Thomas Jefferson University)

   A+/A2      3,685,000        4,121,709  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.00% due 9/1/2034 (Thomas Jefferson University)

   A+/A2      2,000,000        2,215,880  

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2030 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: AGM)

   A/A2      5,000,000        5,625,150  

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2031 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: AGM)

   A/A2      3,740,000        4,189,772  

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2031 (Water and Sewer System; Insured: AGM)

   A/A2      3,665,000        4,105,753  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2017 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      365,000        369,873  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2018 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      355,000        369,040  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2020 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      405,000        436,367  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2020 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      385,000        414,818  

Plum Borough School District GO, 4.00% due 9/15/2021 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      425,000        463,416  

Plum Borough School District GO, 5.00% due 9/15/2021 (Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/NR      430,000        487,164  

School District of Philadelphia GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (School Reform Commission) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/A2      5,250,000        5,466,037  

RHODE ISLAND — 0.34%

        

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Training School Project)

   AA-/Aa3      3,595,000        4,159,703  

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations GO, 4.00% due 10/15/2023 (Consolidated Capital Development Loan)

   AA/Aa2      800,000        875,904  

SOUTH CAROLINA — 0.52%

        

City of Myrtle Beach, 5.00% due 6/1/2028 (Municipal Sports Complex)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,130,200  

City of Myrtle Beach, 5.00% due 6/1/2030 (Municipal Sports Complex)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,117,250  

Greenwood Fifty School Facilities, Inc., 5.00% due 12/1/2025 pre-refunded 12/1/2017 (School District No. 50; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      2,400,000        2,466,264  

Sumter Two School Facilities, Inc., 5.00% due 12/1/2021 pre-refunded 12/1/2017 (School District No. 2; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A3      2,855,000        2,934,597  

SOUTH DAKOTA — 0.39%

        

South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Avera Health)

   AA-/A1      1,575,000        1,772,741  

South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Sanford Health)

   A+/A1      1,700,000        1,831,750  

South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2028 (Sanford Health)

   A+/A1      800,000        920,256  

South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2029 (Sanford Health)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,139,090  

TENNESSEE — 0.74%

        

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.00% due 2/1/2023 (The Gas Project)

   BBB+/A3      2,500,000        2,795,450  

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2023 (The Gas Project)

   BBB+/A3      7,000,000        8,005,130  

TEXAS — 11.97%

        

Austin Community College District, 5.50% due 8/1/2023 pre-refunded 8/1/2018 (Round Rock Campus)

   AA/Aa2      2,180,000        2,310,713  

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2027 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (Army Retirement Residence)

   NR/NR      260,000        262,746  

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Army Retirement Residence)

   BBB/NR      1,270,000        1,276,236  

City of Austin (Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties), 5.00% due 11/15/2033 (Water and Wastewater System)

   AA/Aa2      4,000,000        4,642,440  

City of Austin (Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties), 5.00% due 11/15/2035 (Water and Wastewater System)

   AA/Aa2      8,185,000        9,418,561  

City of Austin (Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties), 5.00% due 11/15/2036 (Water and Wastewater System)

   AA/Aa2      6,985,000        8,018,990  

City of Brownsville, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities Systems)

   A+/A2      500,000        508,570  

City of Brownsville, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Water, Wastewater & Electric Utilities Systems)

   A+/A2      1,000,000        1,113,650  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,157,310  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2028 (Trinity River Corridor Infrastructure)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,111,040  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2028 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/NR      3,635,000        4,090,393  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2030 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/NR      3,585,000        3,975,514  

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2034 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/NR    $ 1,500,000      $ 1,628,850  

City of Galveston, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Galveston Island Convention Center; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      545,000        609,277  

City of Galveston, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Galveston Island Convention Center; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,115,000        1,276,017  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2032 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities)

   A-/A2      3,560,000        3,989,977  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000        5,520,700  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000        5,657,150  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000        5,829,650  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2027 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      1,175,000        1,383,656  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2028 (International Toll Bridge; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,390,000        1,615,708  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2029 (International Toll Bridge; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      590,000        681,639  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2030 (International Toll Bridge; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,530,000        1,754,497  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2031 (International Toll Bridge; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,610,000        1,833,226  

City of McAllen, 5.00% due 3/1/2032 (International Toll Bridge; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,132,020  

City of Pharr Higher Education Finance Authority, 5.75% due 8/15/2024 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      5,050,000        5,364,312  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Airport System Capital Improvements) (AMT)

   A/A2      2,065,000        2,288,495  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Airport System Capital Improvements) (AMT)

   A/A2      1,160,000        1,276,615  

City of San Antonio, 2.25% due 2/1/2033 (Electric and Gas Systems)

   AA-/NR      4,655,000        4,749,310  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 5/15/2033 (Water System)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,730,055  

City of San Antonio, 5.00% due 5/15/2034 (Water System)

   AA/Aa2      1,575,000        1,808,446  

City of San Antonio, 3.00% due 12/1/2045 put 12/1/2019 (Electric and Gas Systems)

   AA-/Aa2      5,200,000        5,382,156  

City of Texas City Industrial Development Corp., 7.375% due 10/1/2020 (ARCO Pipe Line Co. Project)

   A-/A2      2,705,000        3,187,058  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 5.00% due 12/1/2034

   AA+/Aa2      5,475,000        6,273,529  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 5.00% due 12/1/2035

   AA+/Aa2      4,000,000        4,567,040  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 5.00% due 12/1/2036

   AA+/Aa2      3,000,000        3,417,960  

Dallas County Utility & Reclamation District GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2027

   A/A2      1,905,000        2,240,890  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5.00% due 12/1/2028 (Memorial Hermann Health System)

   A+/A1      3,000,000        3,449,070  

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 0.95% due 9/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (Texas Medical Center; LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      2,850,000        2,850,000  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 6.50% due 5/15/2031 pre-refunded 5/15/2021 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   NR/NR      415,000        497,556  

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 6.50% due 5/15/2031 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      360,000        411,203  

Katy ISD GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2034 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   AAA/Aaa      7,560,000        8,697,326  

Kimble County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (Medical Facilities Improvements) (ETM)

   NR/NR      510,000        518,063  

Kimble County Hospital District GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2018 (Medical Facilities Improvements) (ETM)

   NR/NR      525,000        553,786  

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., 5.75% due 8/15/2024 pre-refunded 8/15/2019 (Kipp, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      3,000,000        3,312,870  

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2026 pre-refunded 5/15/2022

   NR/NR      55,000        63,880  

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2026

   A/A2      9,415,000        10,672,562  

North Central Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2019 (Children’s Medical Center of Dallas)

   NR/Aa2      270,000        292,353  

North Texas Tollway Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2017 (Special Projects System)

   AA+/NR      450,000        457,830  

North Texas Tollway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (NTTA System)

   A/A1      2,000,000        2,194,660  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2028 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      2,840,000        3,360,458  

Round Rock ISD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2029 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Guaranty: PSF)

   NR/Aaa      2,980,000        3,501,679  

San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, 5.75% due 8/15/2024 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      1,590,000        1,725,993  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2028 (Water Control and Improvement)

   AAA/NR      2,000,000        2,378,040  

Tarrant Regional Water District, 5.00% due 3/1/2029 (Water Control and Improvement)

   AAA/NR      1,650,000        1,947,528  

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2023 pre-refunded 8/15/2017 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

  

BBB/NR

  

 

3,000,000

 

  

 

3,047,070

 

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 6.00% due 2/15/2030 pre-refunded 2/15/2020 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      1,750,000        1,973,842  

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2030 pre-refunded 8/15/2017 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

   BBB/NR      2,000,000        2,031,380  

Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (Central Texas Turnpike System)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,500,000        1,718,160  

Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 8/15/2025 (Central Texas Turnpike System)

   BBB+/Baa1      750,000        852,128  

Texas Transportation Commission GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Highway Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000        1,161,080  

Texas Transportation Commission GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2023 (Highway Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000        1,179,840  

Texas Transportation Commission GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2024 (Highway Improvements)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000        1,192,720  

Trinity River Authority, 5.00% due 2/1/2025 (Red Oak Creek System)

   AA-/NR      625,000        741,450  

Uptown Development Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2029 pre-refunded 9/1/2019 (Infrastructure Improvements)

   BBB/NR      1,250,000        1,377,312  

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — 0.28%

        

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.625% due 10/1/2029

   NR/Caa2      5,000,000        4,137,500  

UTAH — 0.09%

        

Local Building Authority of Salt Lake Valley Fire Service Area, 5.25% due 4/1/2020 pre-refunded 4/1/2018

   NR/Aa2      1,250,000        1,303,950  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

VIRGINIA — 0.47%

        

County of Hanover IDA, 6.00% due 10/1/2021 (FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital) (ETM)

     AA-/NR      $ 590,000      $ 630,610  

Virginia Housing Development Authority GO, 4.85% due 4/1/2019 (Multi-Family Housing Development) (AMT)

     AAA/Aaa        3,100,000        3,124,738  

Virginia Housing Development Authority GO, 4.85% due 10/1/2019 (Multi-Family Housing Development) (AMT)

     AAA/Aaa        3,100,000        3,119,995  

WASHINGTON — 2.94%

        

City of Seattle, 5.00% due 2/1/2019 (Light and Power Improvements)

     AA/Aa2        3,000,000        3,214,650  

King County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2028 (EvergreenHealth Medical Center)

     NR/Aa3        1,015,000        1,168,448  

King County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2029 (EvergreenHealth Medical Center)

     NR/Aa3        2,930,000        3,347,056  

King County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2030 (EvergreenHealth Medical Center)

     NR/Aa3        600,000        682,134  

King County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2031 (EvergreenHealth Medical Center)

     NR/Aa3        2,040,000        2,305,567  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        4,860,000        5,594,638  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2028 (Skagit Regional Health)

     NR/A1        3,000,000        3,425,370  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2027 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        2,445,000        2,720,331  

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2028 (Island Hospital)

     NR/A1        2,195,000        2,432,367  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2030 (Acquisition and Improvements of Real and Personal Property)

     NR/Aa2        4,415,000        5,197,559  

State of Washington COP, 5.00% due 7/1/2031 (Acquisition and Improvements of Real and Personal Property)

     NR/Aa2        4,635,000        5,420,818  

Tacoma School District No.10 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Pierce County Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        1,000,000        1,100,340  

Tacoma School District No.10 GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Pierce County Capital Projects)

     AA+/Aa1        1,000,000        1,128,840  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 8/15/2024 pre-refunded 8/15/2018 (MultiCare Systems; Insured: AGM)

     AA/Aa3        1,000,000        1,056,850  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 6.25% due 8/1/2028 pre-refunded 8/1/2018 (Highline Medical Centers; Insured: FHA 242)

     NR/NR        3,985,000        4,258,212  

WISCONSIN — 2.37%

        

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)

     A/A2        2,170,000        2,373,069  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2023 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1        1,980,000        2,220,669  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2024 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1        2,460,000        2,747,254  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2025 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)

     A/A2        5,000,000        5,503,100  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2025 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1        3,180,000        3,549,389  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2026 (ProHealth Care, Inc.)

     A+/A1        3,305,000        3,666,864  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2035 (Ascension Health)

     AA+/Aa2        10,000,000        11,228,800  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2036 (Ascension Health)

     AA+/Aa2        3,000,000        3,361,170  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.93% (Cost $1,409,529,095)

         $ 1,447,934,689  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.07%

           15,608,239  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 1,463,542,928  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
b When-issued security.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ACA    Insured by American Capital Access
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
CIFG    Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.
COP    Certificates of Participation
DFA    Development Finance Authority
EDA    Economic Development Authority
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FHA    Insured by Federal Housing Administration
GNMA    Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association
GO    General Obligation
HFA    Health Facilities Authority
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
IBC    Insured Bond Certificate
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
ISD    Independent School District
JEA    Jacksonville Electric Authority
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF    Guaranteed by Permanent School Fund
Q-SBLF    Insured by Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
SONYMA    State of New York Mortgage Authority
Syncora    Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.
USD    Unified School District
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

18    Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $1,409,529,095) (Note 3)

   $ 1,447,934,689  

Cash

     827,331  

Receivable for investments sold

     4,020,000  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     2,959,329  

Interest receivable

     16,529,622  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     45,859  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,472,316,830  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     4,000,000  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     3,520,571  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     818,771  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     165,133  

Dividends payable

     269,427  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     8,773,902  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,463,542,928  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (3,781

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     38,405,594  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (6,546,243

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,431,687,358  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,463,542,928  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($407,004,300 applicable to 29,131,439 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.97  

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.29  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.26  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($152,840,426 applicable to 10,925,414 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.99  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($903,698,202 applicable to 64,763,744 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.95  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $7,336,530)

   $ 22,774,512  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     3,370,067  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     272,204  

Class C Shares

     100,158  

Class I Shares

     226,345  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     544,407  

Class C Shares

     479,761  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     114,151  

Class C Shares

     39,946  

Class I Shares

     376,400  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     12,651  

Class C Shares

     9,584  

Class I Shares

     30,247  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     90,580  

Professional fees

     31,562  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     25,983  

Trustee fees

     34,880  

Other expenses

     61,283  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     5,820,209  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (22,333
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     5,797,876  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     16,976,636  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (6,454,832

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (49,758,993
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (56,213,825
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (39,237,189
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 16,976,636     $ 31,582,883  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (6,454,832     87,293  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (49,758,993     29,544,061  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (39,237,189     61,214,237  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (4,613,158     (8,992,508

Class C Shares

     (1,438,127     (2,806,252

Class I Shares

     (10,925,351     (19,784,123

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (43,844,022     35,033,185  

Class C Shares

     (11,377,257     6,640,373  

Class I Shares

     (21,179,553     190,211,712  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (132,614,657     261,516,624  

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     1,596,157,585       1,334,640,961  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 1,463,542,928     $ 1,596,157,585  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (3,781   $ (3,781

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    21


Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment

 

22     Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.    

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 1,409,529,095  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 49,538,549  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (11,132,955
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 38,405,594  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $110. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $91,303, (of which $0 are short-term and $91,303 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The

 

Semi-Annual Report    23


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 1,447,934,689      $ —        $ 1,447,934,689      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,447,934,689      $ —        $ 1,447,934,689      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.500

Next $500 million

     0.450  

Next $500 million

     0.400  

Next $500 million

     0.350  

Over $2 billion

     0.275  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was 0.45% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $25,983 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $604 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $3,352 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Distributor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund for payments made by the Distributor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $22,333 for Class C shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is 0.27%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,739,952     $ 38,315,853       9,279,089     $ 133,413,786  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     303,907       4,252,862       574,357       8,275,394  

Shares repurchased

     (6,198,333     (86,412,737     (7,420,820     (106,655,995
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,154,474   $ (43,844,022     2,432,626     $ 35,033,185  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     517,295     $ 7,270,574       1,913,796     $ 27,572,239  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     87,125       1,220,676       165,842       2,392,143  

Shares repurchased

     (1,418,438     (19,868,507     (1,617,751     (23,324,009
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (814,018   $ (11,377,257     461,887     $ 6,640,373  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     15,980,993     $ 222,907,727       25,331,370     $ 364,312,426  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     692,771       9,683,346       1,211,588       17,444,423  

Shares repurchased

     (18,224,200     (253,770,626     (13,320,008     (191,545,137
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,550,436   $ (21,179,553     13,222,950     $ 190,211,712  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $159,405,661 and $179,999,063 respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,
  NET ASSET
VALUE

BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
   

NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+

  NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED

GAIN (LOSS)
ON

INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL  FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS

FROM NET

REALIZED

GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND
NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO

TURNOVER

RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)(c)

  $ 14.47     0.15     (0.50     (0.35     (0.15   —       (0.15     $13.97       2.12 (d)      0.91 (d)      0.91 (d)      0.91 (d)      (2.43   11.99   $ 407,005  

2016(c)

  $ 14.17     0.29     0.30       0.59       (0.29   —       (0.29     $14.47       2.00       0.92       0.92       0.92       4.17     10.80   $ 467,335  

2015(c)

  $ 14.23     0.30     (0.06     0.24       (0.30   —       (0.30     $14.17       2.09       0.92       0.92       0.92       1.68     13.49   $ 423,113  

2014(c)

  $ 13.76     0.34     0.47       0.81       (0.34   —       (0.34     $14.23       2.43       0.92       0.92       0.92       5.95     14.85   $ 417,369  

2013(c)

  $ 14.22     0.33     (0.46     (0.13     (0.33   —       (0.33     $13.76       2.37       0.92       0.92       0.92       (0.91   29.18   $ 429,941  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 14.49     0.13     (0.50     (0.37     (0.13   —       (0.13     $13.99       1.79 (d)      1.24 (d)      1.24 (d)      1.27 (d)      (2.58   11.99   $ 152,840  

2016

  $ 14.19     0.24     0.30       0.54       (0.24   —       (0.24     $14.49       1.68       1.24       1.24       1.27       3.84     10.80   $ 170,149  

2015

  $ 14.25     0.25     (0.06     0.19       (0.25   —       (0.25     $14.19       1.77       1.24       1.24       1.28       1.35     13.49   $ 160,042  

2014

  $ 13.78     0.30     0.47       0.77       (0.30   —       (0.30     $14.25       2.11       1.24       1.24       1.29       5.61     14.85   $ 157,126  

2013

  $ 14.24     0.29     (0.46     (0.17     (0.29   —       (0.29     $13.78       2.05       1.24       1.24       1.30       (1.22   29.18   $ 159,727  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 14.46     0.17     (0.51     (0.34     (0.17   —       (0.17     $13.95       2.41 (d)      0.62 (d)      0.62 (d)      0.62 (d)      (2.36   11.99   $ 903,698  

2016

  $ 14.15     0.33     0.31       0.64       (0.33   —       (0.33     $14.46       2.30       0.61       0.61       0.61       4.57     10.80   $ 958,674  

2015

  $ 14.22     0.34     (0.07     0.27       (0.34   —       (0.34     $14.15       2.39       0.62       0.62       0.62       1.91     13.49   $ 751,486  

2014

  $ 13.75     0.38     0.47       0.85       (0.38   —       (0.38     $14.22       2.73       0.62       0.61       0.62       6.28     14.85   $ 618,280  

2013

  $ 14.20     0.38     (0.45     (0.07     (0.38   —       (0.38     $13.75       2.68       0.61       0.61       0.61       (0.53   29.18   $ 449,501  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING  PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 975.73      $ 4.51  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.37      $ 4.61  

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 974.20      $ 6.10  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.75      $ 6.24  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 976.44      $ 3.06  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.83      $ 3.13  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.91%; C: 1.24%; I: 0.62%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task - our principal obligation to you - is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:   Distributor:  
Thornburg Investment Management®   Thornburg Securities Corporation®  
800.847.0200   800.847.0200   TH172


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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     14  

Statement of Operations

     15  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     22  

Expense Example

     24  

Other Information

     25  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     26  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TSSAX    885-216-101

Class C

   TSSCX    885-216-200

Class I

   TSSIX    885-216-309

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term bonds. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Investments in lower rated and unrated bonds may be more sensitive to default, downgrades, and market volatility; these investments may also be less liquid than higher rated bonds. Investments in derivatives are subject to the risks associated with the securities or other assets underlying the pool of securities, including illiquidity and difficulty in valuation. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 60 cents to $14.93 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 16.32 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 16.39 cents per share. Dividends were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the index with a negative 2.81% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the negative 2.16% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index.

The Fund’s duration exposure contributed 0.73% to relative performance. Performance attributed to credit factors detracted 0.40% from performance, and was largely driven by a single, troubled, legacy issue. Other risk factors detracted 0.48% from performance. Fund expenses accounted for the other differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While stocks were rallying, bond prices, particularly municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

Elsewhere, Bloomberg provides a heat map of the economic health of U.S. states, covering the period from the fourth quarter of 2015 through the fourth quarter of 2016 (the most recent data available). The majority of the states appear healthy except those with heavy dependence on oil, gas, and coal. The energy-dependent states should improve if oil can maintain prices above $50/barrel.

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House agenda—second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income. There are a number of proposals that have been brought forth, and we believe that if tax reform is enacted, it will be something different than any one of these specific proposals.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend, the cost of residing in high-tax states would increase and might cause out-migration and lower growth.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio in an opportunistic fashion, taking higher degrees of risk when our shareholders are getting paid to take those risks. We go where the value is! Unfortunately, in this environment we see very little reason to position the portfolio any place other than the low end of its relative risk spectrum.

Thank you for your continued trust in us, and please know that the co-managers of this Fund are invested alongside you.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO

Christopher Ryon, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

  

Nicholos Venditti, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

        

Without sales charge

     -0.90     2.81     3.07     6.40

With sales charge

     -2.86     2.12     2.65     6.14

C Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

        

Without sales charge

     -1.29     2.47     2.74     6.09

With sales charge

     -1.87     2.47     2.74     6.09

I Shares (Incep: 4/1/09)

     -0.67     3.11     3.39     6.72

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

     2.29

SEC Yield

     1.60

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of Apr-1-09 Dec-10 Dec-11 Dec-12 Dec-13 Dec-14 Dec-15 Mar-17 future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 2.00%. Class C shares include a 0.60% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I shares. As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.29%; C shares, 1.66%; I shares, 0.93%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: A shares, 1.00%; C shares, 1.51%; I shares, 0.78%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus. Without the fee waivers and expense reimbursements, the Annualized Distribution yield would have been 2.17%, and the SEC yield would have been 1.46%.

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch Municipal Master Index tracks the performance of the investment-grade U.S. tax-exempt bond market. Qualifying bonds must have at least one year remaining term to maturity, a fixed coupon schedule, and an investment grade rating (based on average of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch).

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal individual income tax (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax).

The Fund invests principally in a portfolio of municipal bonds issued by states and state agencies, local governments and their agencies, and by U.S. territories and possessions.

Not more than 50% of the portfolio is invested in bonds rated below investment grade (or of equivalent quality as determined in accordance with the prospectus) at the time of purchase. Also, the portfolio is typically diversified among sectors, issuers, credit qualities, geographic regions, and segments of the yield curve. The flexible nature of the Fund allows the team to adapt the portfolio’s duration and credit quality to our perception of future market conditions.

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     222  

Effective Duration

     5.2 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     9.7 Yrs  

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

LOGO

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ARIZONA — 1.26%

        

Arizona HFA, 5.00% due 12/1/2031 (Scottsdale Lincoln Hospitals)

   NR/A2    $  2,500,000      $ 2,809,100  

Pima County IDA, 5.125% due 12/1/2040 (Providence Day School)

   BBB+/NR      710,000        739,408  

ARKANSAS — 0.40%

        

University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, 5.00% due 11/1/2036 (Fayetteville Campus)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,121,750  

CALIFORNIA — 16.81%

        

ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations, 5.00% due 7/1/2047 (Episcopal Senior Communities)

   NR/NR      1,635,000        1,717,044  

Benicia USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2026 (Benicia High School; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      830,000        637,540  

California HFFA, 6.25% due 2/1/2026 (Community Program Developmental Disabilities; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   AA-/NR      1,500,000        1,729,455  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2034 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      420,000        453,440  

California Municipal Finance Authority, 8.50% due 11/1/2039 pre-refunded 11/1/2019 (Harbor Regional Center)

   NR/A3      1,000,000        1,184,270  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/21/2045 (Poseidon Resources (Channelside) LP Desalination Project) (AMT)

   NR/Baa3      3,000,000        3,106,830  

California School Cash Reserve Program Authority, 2.00% due 6/30/2017

   SP-1+/NR      1,000,000        1,002,710  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (Corrections, Rehabilitation and Judicial Council)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,134,680  

California State Public Works Board, 6.25% due 4/1/2034 pre-refunded 4/1/2019 (Department of General Services-Office Buildings 8 and 9 Renovation)

   A+/Aaa      100,000        110,150  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 pre-refunded 1/1/2019 (Aspire Public Schools; LOC: PCSD Guaranty Pool I, LLC)

   NR/NR      125,000        129,983  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2035 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

   NR/Baa1      2,975,000        3,243,137  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 6.125% due 7/1/2046 pre-refunded 1/1/2019 (Aspire Public Schools)

   NR/NR      995,000        1,080,500  

Calipatria USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      2,210,000        1,522,160  

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 7.00% due 10/1/2036 pre-refunded 10/1/2019 (Project Area 1)

   A-/NR      500,000        571,810  

Chico Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 4/1/2030 (Chico Amended & Merged Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC)

   A+/NR      1,500,000        1,503,660  

City of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/29/2017 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      2,000,000        2,009,800  

City of Moorpark Mobile Home Park, 6.15% due 5/15/2031 (Villa Del Arroyo)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,113,850  

City of Palm Springs Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2027 (Downtown Revitalization Project)

   AA/NR      1,620,000        1,846,573  

Corona-Norco USD COP, 5.00% due 4/15/2031 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,750,000        1,912,050  

County of El Dorado, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (El Dorado Hills Development-Community Facilities)

   A/NR      630,000        703,105  

County of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management Program)

   SP-1+/Mig1      3,000,000        3,017,370  

Daly County Housing Development Finance Agency, 5.25% due 12/15/2023 (Franciscan Country Club Mobile Home Park Acquisition)

   A+/NR      650,000        665,028  

M-S-R Energy Authority, 6.50% due 11/1/2039

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000        1,358,470  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Floating Rate Note, 1.07% due 7/1/2030

   AAA/Aa1      4,000,000        4,000,000  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2035 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,138,550  

Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, 0% due 7/15/2021 (Redevelopment Project Area 2; Insured: AMBAC)

   A-/NR      1,285,000        1,137,867  

Riverside County Asset Leasing Corp., 0% due 6/1/2021 (Riverside County Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A1      535,000        489,589  

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 0% due 8/1/2023 (Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A2      1,025,000        856,593  

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 6.50% due 8/1/2039 pre-refunded 8/1/2019 (Mission Bay North Redevelopment)

   A-/NR      250,000        280,915  

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, 6.75% due 8/1/2041 pre-refunded 2/1/2021 (Mission Bay North Redevelopment)

   A-/NR      500,000        599,965  

San Jose Redevelopment Agency, 5.50% due 8/1/2035 (Merged Area Redevelopment)

   A/A2      1,000,000        1,096,770  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2032 (Kindergarten-University Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      4,600,000        5,331,722  

Union Elementary School District, 0% due 9/1/2027 (Santa Clara County District Schools; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/NR      905,000        654,406  

COLORADO — 1.30%

        

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2028

   BBB-/Baa2      1,000,000        1,139,160  

Eagle River Fire District, 6.625% due 12/1/2024 pre-refunded 12/1/2019

   NR/NR      225,000        256,552  

Eagle River Fire District, 6.875% due 12/1/2030 pre-refunded 12/1/2019

   NR/NR      400,000        458,592  

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, 5.75% due 11/15/2018 (Natural Gas Purchase)

   BBB+/Baa1      285,000        295,576  

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, 6.50% due 11/15/2038 (Natural Gas Purchase)

   BBB+/Baa1      260,000        349,349  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.375% due 6/1/2031 (FasTracks Transportation System)

   A/Aa3      500,000        550,950  

Regional Transportation District COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2044 (FasTracks Transportation System)

   A/Aa3      565,000        622,478  

CONNECTICUT — 1.82%

        

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 6.00% due 7/1/2039 pre-refunded 7/1/2019 (Ethel Walker School)

   NR/NR      1,000,000        1,107,870  

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.31% due 9/15/2017 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        999,990  

State of Connecticut GO Floating Rate Note, 1.54% due 6/15/2018 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000        3,010,080  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

DELAWARE — 0.38%

        

Delaware HFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Nanticoke Memorial Hospital)

     BBB/NR      $ 1,000,000      $ 1,084,610  

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 0.36%

        

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 0% due 10/1/2027 (Dulles Toll Road; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A3        1,500,000        1,023,885  

FLORIDA — 4.33%

        

City of Miami GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Capital Improvements)

     AA-/A1        1,790,000        1,837,328  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2027 (Nova Southeastern University)

     A-/Baa1        1,000,000        1,095,150  

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2028 (Nova Southeastern University)

     A-/Baa1        1,250,000        1,417,175  

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Toll System Five-Year Work Program)

     A/A2        625,000        716,994  

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Toll System Five-Year Work Program)

     A/A2        625,000        733,206  

Miami-Dade County School Board COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (District School Facilities and Infrastructure)

     A/A1        1,100,000        1,221,913  

Orange County, 5.00% due 10/1/2031 (Tourist Development)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,158,880  

Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2030 (Barry University)

     BBB/NR        500,000        538,380  

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, 4.343% due 10/1/2021 (Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        1,000,000        1,036,550  

Tampa Sports Authority, 5.75% due 10/1/2020 (Tampa Bay Arena; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/NR        725,000        780,397  

Volusia County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 10/15/2030 (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc.)

     NR/Baa1        1,500,000        1,654,710  

GEORGIA — 0.92%

        

City of Atlanta, 6.25% due 11/1/2034 pre-refunded 11/1/2019 (Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program)

     AA-/Aa2        500,000        564,165  

Development Authority of Fulton County, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Georgia Tech Athletic Assoc.)

     NR/A2        1,000,000        1,089,040  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.00% due 3/15/2018 (Georgia Gas)

     A-/A3        515,000        532,433  

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., 5.50% due 9/15/2023 (Georgia Gas)

     BBB+/NR        350,000        403,441  

GUAM — 3.46%

        

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2031 (Economic Development)

     A/NR        2,000,000        2,120,580  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2032 (Various Capital Projects)

     A/NR        3,000,000        3,165,300  

Government of Guam, 5.75% due 12/1/2034 pre-refunded 12/1/2019 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility)

     BBB+/NR        500,000        558,140  

Government of Guam Department of Education COP, 6.875% due 12/1/2040 (John F. Kennedy High School)

     B+/NR        1,000,000        1,056,710  

Government of Guam GO, 7.00% due 11/15/2039 pre-refunded 11/15/2019 (Economic Development)

     NR/NR        520,000        596,705  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2027 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,000,000        1,130,190  

Guam Waterworks Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2024 (Water and Wastewater System)

     A-/Baa2        500,000        566,095  

Guam Waterworks Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2028 (Water and Wastewater System)

     A-/Baa2        500,000        548,070  

IDAHO — 0.36%

        

State of Idaho GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017

     SP-1+/Mig1        1,000,000        1,002,660  

ILLINOIS — 8.81%

        

Board of Education of the City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Education Capital Improvement Program; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        365,000        373,063  

Chicago Park District, 5.00% due 1/1/2027 (Various Capital Improvements)

     AA+/NR        825,000        934,816  

Chicago Park District GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2035 (Various Capital Improvements)

     AA+/NR        2,000,000        2,131,780  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2018

     BBB-/Ba1        500,000        508,650  

City of Chicago, 0% due 11/1/2018 (Water System Improvements; Insured: AMBAC)

     A+/Baa1        305,000        297,225  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2022

     BBB-/Ba1        1,195,000        1,272,759  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 11/1/2029 (Water System Improvements)

     A/Baa2        200,000        216,476  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2030 (Wastewater Transmission System)

     A/NR        1,500,000        1,637,655  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2031 (Riverwalk Expansion Project; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        500,000        533,560  

City of Chicago, 5.00% due 1/1/2031 (Chicago O’Hare International Airport)

     A/NR        500,000        565,335  

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2020 (Capital Projects; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        475,000        476,563  

City of Chicago GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2026 (Debt Restructuring)

     BBB+/NR        500,000        498,560  

City of Chicago GO, 5.25% due 1/1/2035 (Various Infrastructure Projects)

     BBB+/Ba1        500,000        482,065  

Cook County GO, 5.25% due 11/15/2033

     AA-/A2        1,000,000        1,057,610  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2029 (Advocate Health Care Network)

     AA+/Aa2        2,195,000        2,484,937  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2035 (Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers)

     NR/Baa1        2,355,000        2,521,051  

Illinois Finance Authority, 5.75% due 11/15/2037 pre-refunded 11/15/2017 (OSF Healthcare System)

     A/A2        330,000        339,864  

Illinois Finance Authority, 6.00% due 5/15/2039 pre-refunded 5/15/2020 (OSF Healthcare System)

     NR/NR        990,000        1,127,917  

Illinois Finance Authority, 6.00% due 5/15/2039 (OSF Healthcare System)

     A/A2        555,000        610,344  

Illinois Toll Highway Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2037 (Move Illinois Program)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,104,370  

Kane, Cook, & DuPage Counties School District No. 46 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2028

     AA-/NR        1,000,000        1,123,940  

Kane, Cook, & DuPage Counties School District No. 46 GO, 5.00% due 1/1/2031

     AA-/NR        2,255,000        2,499,555  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2050 (McCormick Place)

     BBB-/Baa3        1,500,000        1,511,370  

 

Semi-Annual Report     9


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago GO, 5.25% due 12/1/2032 (Various Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA+/Aa2    $ 40,000      $ 47,478  

Will County School District No. 114 GO, 0% due 12/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A3      570,000        469,212  

INDIANA — 1.81%

        

City of Carmel Redevelopment District COP, 6.50% due 7/15/2035 pre-refunded 1/15/2021 (Performing Arts Center)

   NR/NR      1,000,000        1,178,420  

City of Whiting Environmental Facilities, 5.00% due 3/1/2046 (BP Products North America Inc. Project) (AMT)

   A-/A2      2,500,000        2,827,025  

Indiana Finance Authority, 6.375% due 9/15/2041 (Marian University)

   BBB-/NR      1,000,000        1,096,030  

KANSAS — 1.10%

        

City of Wichita, 5.85% due 12/1/2025 (Brentwood Apartments)

   B/NR      895,000        842,141  

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, 5.00% due 9/1/2031 (Utility System Improvement)

   A+/A3      1,000,000        1,129,240  

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, 5.00% due 9/1/2032 (Utility System Improvement)

   A+/A3      1,000,000        1,123,590  

KENTUCKY — 2.18%

        

Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property and Buildings Commission, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 pre-refunded 11/1/2018 (Project No. 89; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      2,500,000        2,655,575  

County of Owen, 6.25% due 6/1/2039 (Kentucky-American Water Co. Project)

   A/A3      540,000        583,421  

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2021 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      715,000        634,620  

Kentucky Economic DFA, 0% due 10/1/2022 (Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      2,650,000        2,268,029  

LOUISIANA — 2.01%

        

City of New Orleans, 5.00% due 12/1/2034 (Water System Facilities Improvement)

   A-/NR      400,000        446,288  

Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2038 (LEPA Unit No. 1; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        2,221,800  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 pre-refunded 7/1/2017 (Black & Gold Facilities; Insured: CIFG)

   AA/A3      120,000        121,267  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 5/15/2043 pre-refunded 5/15/2017 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/NR      140,000        140,792  

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 5/15/2043 (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)

   NR/Baa1      360,000        361,253  

Parish of St. Charles, 4.00% due 12/1/2040 put 6/1/2022 (Valero Energy Corp. Refinery)

   BBB/Baa2      2,250,000        2,360,498  

MASSACHUSETTS — 0.29%

        

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Jordan Hospital and Milton Hospital)

   A-/A3      355,000        395,275  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2033 (Jordan Hospital and Milton Hospital)

   A-/A3      200,000        221,174  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, 6.00% due 1/1/2028

   AA/NR      195,000        205,699  

MICHIGAN — 5.49%

        

Board of Governors of Wayne State University, 5.00% due 11/15/2033 (Educational Facilities and Equipment)

   A+/Aa3      1,250,000        1,402,875  

City of Troy GO, 5.25% due 11/1/2032 (Downtown Development Authority-Community Center Facilities)

   AAA/NR      1,025,000        1,163,672  

County of Genesee GO, 5.375% due 11/1/2038 (Water Supply System; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,111,160  

Detroit City School District, 5.00% due 5/1/2025 (School Building & Site; Insured: Q-SBLF)

   AA-/Aa1      1,000,000        1,098,920  

Detroit City School District GO, 5.25% due 5/1/2027 (School Building & Site; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,173,290  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2036 pre-refunded 5/15/2020 (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

   NR/NR      550,000        610,594  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2036 (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

   NR/A2      450,000        483,296  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2041 pre-refunded 5/15/2021 (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

   NR/NR      860,000        986,042  

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 5.25% due 5/15/2041 (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

   NR/A2      140,000        151,502  

Livonia Public School District GO, 5.00% due 5/1/2036 (School Building & Site)

   AA/A2      225,000        245,662  

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2031 (State Dept. of Human Services Office Buildings)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,074,880  

Michigan Public School Academy, 8.00% due 8/1/2035 (Will Carleton Charter School)

   NR/NR      995,000        1,029,924  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2025 pre-refunded 7/15/2017 (Oakwood Southshore Medical Center)

   A/A1      650,000        657,917  

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.75% due 11/15/2039 pre-refunded 11/15/2019 (Henry Ford Health System)

   A/A3      1,000,000        1,115,240  

Michigan Strategic Fund, 7.00% due 5/1/2021 (Detroit Edison Company; Insured: Natl-Re/AMBAC)

   NR/NR      250,000        300,118  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2031 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport)

   A/A2      650,000        716,410  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2033 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport)

   A/A2      825,000        901,741  

Wayne County Airport Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2034 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport)

   A/A2      1,140,000        1,241,266  

MINNESOTA — 0.15%

        

Washington County Housing Redevelopment Authority, 5.625% due 6/1/2037 pre-refunded 6/1/2017 (Birchwood and Woodbury Healthcare Facility Projects)

   NR/NR      415,000        418,362  

MISSOURI — 1.07%

        

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 5.25% due 3/1/2018 (Maincor Public Improvements) (ETM)

   NR/NR      420,000        434,007  

Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, 6.00% due 5/1/2030 (Union Hill Redevelopment Project)

   NR/NR      2,505,000        2,569,003  

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

NEBRASKA — 0.70%

        

Douglas County Health Facilities, 5.00% due 11/1/2029 (Nebraska Methodist Health System)

   A-/NR    $ 950,000      $ 1,069,196  

Douglas County Health Facilities, 5.00% due 11/1/2030 (Nebraska Methodist Health System)

   A-/NR      800,000        892,888  

NEW JERSEY — 4.03%

        

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, 5.75% due 12/1/2039 (NJCLASS Student Loan Program) (AMT)

   A/A2      750,000        801,795  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5.50% due 6/15/2030 (School Facilities Construction)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000        1,064,180  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 3/1/2026 (School Facilities Construction)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000        1,036,200  

New Jersey EDA, 5.50% due 9/1/2027 (School Facilities Construction; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,000,000        1,160,330  

New Jersey EDA, 5.00% due 6/15/2029 (School Facilities Construction)

   BBB+/Baa1      2,000,000        2,040,640  

New Jersey Transit Corp., 5.00% due 9/15/2020 (Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funds)

   A/A3      1,000,000        1,068,510  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (State Transportation System Improvements)

   A+/Baa1      3,000,000        3,212,910  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 1.99% due 6/15/2034 put 4/7/2017 (State Transportation System Improvements) (weekly demand notes)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000        972,380  

NEW MEXICO — 1.31%

        

City of Farmington, 4.70% due 9/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.-Four Corners Project)

   A-/A2      1,000,000        1,072,920  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group)

   NR/NR      2,500,000        2,603,950  

NEW YORK — 11.75%

        

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,530,550  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2031 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      2,000,000        2,301,240  

City of New York GO, 0.91% due 8/1/2035 put 4/3/2017 (Capital Projects) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,000,000  

City of Syracuse, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (City Public and School Building Capital Projects; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa3      400,000        401,360  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.90% due 6/15/2045 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      3,200,000        3,200,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.93% due 6/15/2048 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      1,000,000        1,000,000  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, 0.96% due 6/15/2048 put 4/3/2017 (Water & Sewer System; SPA: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      4,100,000        4,100,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 11/1/2022 put 4/3/2017 (World Trade Center Recovery; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      2,225,000        2,225,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.96% due 8/1/2031 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aaa      2,250,000        2,250,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.95% due 11/1/2036 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      3,775,000        3,775,000  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.91% due 11/1/2042 put 4/3/2017 (City Capital Projects; SPA: Barclays Bank plc) (daily demand notes)

   AAA/Aa1      2,200,000        2,200,000  

New York State Housing Finance Agency, 0.96% due 11/1/2046 put 4/3/2017 (160 Madison Avenue Housing; LOC: PNC Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   NR/A1      4,955,000        4,955,000  

Tobacco Settlement Asset Securitization Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2022

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,133,140  

Town of Oyster Bay GO, 3.50% due 2/2/2018

   NR/NR      1,000,000        1,008,690  

NORTH CAROLINA — 0.60%

        

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 5.00% due 6/1/2029 (Vidant Health)

   A+/A1      1,500,000        1,701,975  

OHIO — 1.78%

        

Akron, Bath and Copley Joint Hospital District, 5.25% due 11/15/2030 (Summa Health)

   NR/Baa1      1,420,000        1,597,074  

American Municipal Power, Inc., 5.25% due 2/15/2018 (AMP Combined Hydroelectric Projects)

   A/A2      500,000        518,390  

City of Akron, 5.00% due 12/1/2031 (Community Learning Centers)

   AA+/NR      625,000        711,319  

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 7.00% due 5/15/2040 (Flats East Development Project; LOC: Fifth Third Bank)

   BBB+/NR      945,000        1,034,085  

County of Scioto, 5.00% due 2/15/2034 (Southern Ohio Medical Center)

   NR/A2      1,025,000        1,148,830  

OREGON’ — 1.78%

        

State of Oregon GO, 2.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      5,000,000        5,015,300  

PENNSYLVANIA — 9.15%

        

Allegheny County IDA, 6.75% due 8/15/2035 (Propel Charter School)

   BBB-/NR      920,000        987,786  

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 10/1/2029

   A/Baa1      1,000,000        1,132,220  

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 10/1/2030

   A/Baa1      1,000,000        1,125,940  

City of Philadelphia Gas Works, 5.00% due 10/1/2031

   A/Baa1      1,000,000        1,119,490  

 

Semi-Annual Report     11


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Coatesville Area School District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2    $ 975,000      $ 1,130,990  

Coatesville Area School District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      500,000        583,735  

County of Luzerne GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2029 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,100,520  

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018 (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries)

   NR/NR      425,000        436,139  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.95% due 2/15/2021 put 4/3/2017 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      2,500,000        2,500,000  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, 0.95% due 7/1/2025 put 4/3/2017 (The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; SPA: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      800,000        800,000  

Lancaster County Hospital Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Masonic Villages Project)

   A/NR      2,675,000        2,895,688  

Lehigh County IDA, 0.90% due 2/15/2027 put 8/15/2017 (PPL Electric Utilities Corp.)

   A/A1      5,500,000        5,499,395  

Pennsylvania Economic DFA, 4.625% due 12/1/2018 (Colver Project; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   BBB-/Ba1      1,145,000        1,153,244  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 5.35% due 12/1/2030 pre-refunded 12/1/2020 (Highway Improvements)

   NR/NR      695,000        793,885  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 5.35% due 12/1/2030 (Highway Improvements)

   A-/A3      1,305,000        1,440,028  

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 5.00% due 9/1/2035 (Thomas Jefferson University)

   A+/A2      1,500,000        1,655,355  

Philadelphia IDA, 6.00% due 8/1/2035 pre-refunded 8/1/2020 (Mast Charter School)

   BBB/NR      1,000,000        1,150,620  

Philadelphia School District GO, 4.50% due 9/1/2017 (Capital Improvements; Insured: BHAC) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA+/Aa1      250,000        253,460  

RHODE ISLAND — 0.27%

        

Pawtucket Housing Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2022

   A+/NR      225,000        256,671  

Pawtucket Housing Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2022 pre-refunded 9/1/2020

   NR/NR      90,000        105,029  

Pawtucket Housing Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2024 pre-refunded 9/1/2020

   NR/NR      100,000        116,699  

Pawtucket Housing Authority, 5.50% due 9/1/2024

   A+/NR      250,000        284,143  

SOUTH DAKOTA — 0.44%

        

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Avera Health)

   AA-/A1      400,000        440,576  

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 5.50% due 11/1/2040 (Sanford Health)

   A+/A1      750,000        804,375  

TENNESSEE — 0.20%

        

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., 5.25% due 9/1/2024

   BBB+/A3      500,000        575,015  

TEXAS — 9.63%

        

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., 5.25% due 1/1/2024 (Austin Convention Center; Insured: Syncora)

   BBB-/Ba1      720,000        720,842  

Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc., 5.00% due 1/1/2034 (Austin Convention Center; Insured: Syncora)

   BBB-/Ba1      795,000        796,121  

City of Dallas GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2031 (Public Improvements)

   AA-/NR      1,930,000        2,126,223  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

   A-/A2      1,000,000        1,166,290  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2028 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

   A-/A2      325,000        371,641  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 11/15/2028 (Combined Utility System)

   AA/Aa2      2,500,000        2,917,550  

City of Houston, 5.00% due 9/1/2034 (Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department)

   A-/A2      1,550,000        1,719,911  

City of Houston GO, 5.00% due 3/1/2032 (Public Improvements)

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000        3,401,010  

City of Texas City Industrial Development Corp., 7.375% due 10/1/2020 (ARCO Pipe Line Co. Project)

   A-/A2      1,165,000        1,372,615  

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, 5.00% due 11/15/2030

   A-/A2      2,000,000        2,269,580  

Kimble County Hospital District, 6.25% due 8/15/2033 pre-refunded 8/15/2019

   NR/NR      500,000        558,470  

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp., 6.25% due 8/15/2039 pre-refunded 8/15/2019 (Kipp, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      1,000,000        1,115,940  

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2026 pre-refunded 5/15/2022

   NR/NR      20,000        23,229  

Lower Colorado River Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2026

   A/A2      2,980,000        3,378,039  

San Antonio Energy Acquisition Public Facilities Corp., 5.50% due 8/1/2021 (Natural Gas Supply Agreement)

   BBB+/A3      40,000        44,950  

San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority, 6.70% due 8/15/2040 pre-refunded 8/15/2020 (IDEA Public Schools)

   BBB/NR      1,000,000        1,174,860  

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2023 pre-refunded 8/15/2017 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

   BBB/NR      155,000        157,432  

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 5.00% due 8/15/2030 pre-refunded 8/15/2017 (IDEA Public Schools; Insured: ACA)

   BBB/NR      1,550,000        1,574,319  

Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp., 6.20% due 2/15/2040 pre-refunded 2/15/2020 (Cosmos Foundation, Inc.)

   BBB/NR      1,000,000        1,133,520  

Texas Transportation Commission, 5.00% due 8/15/2034 (Central Texas Turnpike System)

   BBB+/Baa1      1,000,000        1,088,550  

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — 0.14%

        

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.75% due 10/1/2037

   NR/Caa2      500,000        401,260  

UTAH — 0.79%

        

Herriman City, 4.75% due 11/1/2022 pre-refunded 5/1/2020 (Towne Center Access and Utility Improvements)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,104,040  

Utah Transit Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2033 (Integrated Mass Transit System)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,128,950  

WASHINGTON — 1.71%

        

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, 5.75% due 12/1/2028 pre-refunded 12/1/2017 (Skagit Valley Hospital)

   NR/Baa2      1,510,000        1,559,709  

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.70% due 7/1/2038 (Overlake Hospital Medical Center)

     A/A2      $ 1,000,000      $ 1,097,800  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 5.75% due 1/1/2045 (Catholic Health Initiatives)

     BBB+/Baa1        2,000,000        2,149,360  

WISCONSIN — 0.35%

        

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 1.25% due 8/15/2025 put 8/15/2017 (Aurora Health Care, Inc.)

     NR/A2        1,000,000        999,880  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.94% (Cost $267,073,055)

         $ 278,653,674  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.06%

           2,982,728  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 281,636,402  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ABAG    Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA    Insured by American Capital Access
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
BHAC    Insured by Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
CIFG    Insured by CIFG Assurance North America Inc.
COP    Certificates of Participation
DFA    Development Finance Authority
EDA    Economic Development Authority
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
GO    General Obligation
HFA    Health Facilities Authority
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
Q-SBLF    Insured by Qualified School Bond Loan Fund
Syncora    Insured by Syncora Guarantee Inc.
USD    Unified School District
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report     13


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $267,073,055) (Note 3)

   $ 278,653,674  

Cash

     177,391  

Receivable for investments sold

     100,000  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     654,322  

Interest receivable

     3,167,237  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     54,151  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

         282,806,775  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     906,686  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     154,051  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     58,337  

Dividends payable

     51,299  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,170,373  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 281,636,402  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 3,595  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     11,580,619  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (2,303,965

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     272,356,153  
  

 

 

 
   $ 281,636,402  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($64,797,279 applicable to 4,341,197 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 14.93  

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.30  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.23  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($35,621,314 applicable to 2,384,055 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 14.94  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($181,217,809 applicable to 12,129,494 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 14.94  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. See notes to financial statements.

See notes to financial statements.

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Operations   
    Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $1,067,245)

   $       4,900,950  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     1,098,147  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     45,383  

Class C Shares

     23,259  

Class I Shares

     45,753  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     90,766  

Class C Shares

     110,806  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     29,057  

Class C Shares

     12,405  

Class I Shares

     61,775  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     8,379  

Class C Shares

     8,385  

Class I Shares

     8,305  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     32,440  

Professional fees

     24,557  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     4,789  

Trustee fees

     7,280  

Other expenses

     18,623  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,630,109  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (39,834

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (69,151
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,521,124  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     3,379,826  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (2,224,774

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (9,709,086
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (11,933,860
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (8,554,034
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Statement of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 3,379,826     $ 6,298,959  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (2,224,774     (14,740

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (9,709,086     6,349,988  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (8,554,034     12,634,207  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    (788,369     (1,518,969

Class C Shares

    (338,966     (621,799

Class I Shares

    (2,252,249     (4,158,191

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    (11,120,351     10,728,657  

Class C Shares

    (1,643,332     8,907,855  

Class I Shares

    (2,155,328     34,729,848  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (26,852,629     60,701,608  

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    308,489,031       247,787,423  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 281,636,402     $ 308,489,031  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 3,595     $ 3,353  

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income exempt from federal individual income tax.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unre-alized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed neces-sary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s invest-ment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

 

Semi-Annual Report    17


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 267,073,055  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 12,782,732  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (1,202,113
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 11,580,619  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $50,792. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $28,398, (of which $10,848 are short-term and $17,550 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carry-forwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valua-tions, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

 

18     Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market partici-pants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquid-ity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 278,653,674      $ —        $ 278,653,674      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 278,653,674      $ —        $ 278,653,674      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

 

Semi-Annual Report    19


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a manage-ment fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.750

Next $500 million

     0.675  

Next $500 million

     0.625  

Next $500 million

     0.575  

Over $2 billion

     0.500  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was 0.75% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $4,789 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative ser-vice agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $755 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $1,730 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Distributor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund for payments made by the Distributor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and share-holder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year in which the waivers or reimbursements occurred.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually waived Fund level investment advisory fees of $69,151. The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $24,888 for Class A shares, $12,707 for Class C shares, and $2,239 for Class I.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by appointed Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 7.91%.

 

20    Semi-Annual Report


Notes To Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     885,229     $ 13,294,108       1,882,295     $ 29,048,882  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     50,344       753,739       91,530       1,411,031  

Shares repurchased

     (1,686,405     (25,168,198     (1,283,224     (19,731,256
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (750,832   $ (11,120,351     690,601     $ 10,728,657  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     381,764     $ 5,724,949       1,073,899     $ 16,569,930  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     20,809       311,829       36,232       559,203  

Shares repurchased

     (513,269     (7,680,110     (531,309     (8,221,278
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (110,696   $ (1,643,332     578,822     $ 8,907,855  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     3,698,402     $ 55,227,905       5,173,837     $ 79,887,572  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     136,617       2,047,664       235,073       3,628,305  

Shares repurchased

     (3,973,590     (59,430,897     (3,157,683     (48,786,029
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (138,571   $ (2,155,328     2,251,227     $ 34,729,848  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $34,330,295 and $45,800,388, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, high yield risk, derivatives risk, market and economic risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks asso-ciated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    21


Financial Highlights

        Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

 

                                                                          
    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS

OTHERWISE NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED SEPT.
30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON

INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL  FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE END
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT

INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER

EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER

EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY

CREDITS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE

REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS AT
END OF
PERIOD

(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

    $15.53       0.16       (0.60)       (0.44)       (0.16)       –         (0.16)       $14.93       2.17 (d)     1.22 (d)     1.22 (d)      1.29 (d)      (2.81)       13.12       $64,797  

2016(c)

    $15.16       0.33       0.37       0.70       (0.33)       –         (0.33)       $15.53       2.11       1.25       1.25       1.29       4.63       11.24       $79,058  

2015(c)

    $15.19       0.35       (0.02)       0.33       (0.35)       (0.01)       (0.36)       $15.16       2.28       1.25       1.25       1.31       2.18       12.13       $66,722  

2014(c)

    $14.40       0.41       0.85       1.26       (0.42)       (0.05)       (0.47)       $15.19       2.82       1.25       1.25       1.31       8.93       21.89       $61,424  

2013(c)

    $15.17       0.41       (0.74)       (0.33)       (0.41)       (0.03)       (0.44)       $14.40       2.74       1.25       1.25       1.31       (2.21)       37.42       $52,278  

2012(c)

    $14.06       0.49       1.13       1.62       (0.50)       (0.01)       (0.51)       $15.17       3.34       1.25       1.25       1.31       11.71       12.52       $65,446  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

    $15.54       0.14       (0.60)       (0.46)       (0.14)       –         (0.14)       $14.94       1.82 (d)      1.57 (d)      1.57 (d)      1.64 (d)      (2.98)       13.12       $35,621  

2016

    $15.17       0.28       0.37       0.65       (0.28)       –         (0.28)       $15.54       1.80       1.55       1.55       1.66       4.32       11.24       $38,773  

2015

    $15.20       0.30       (0.02)       0.28       (0.30)       (0.01)       (0.31)       $15.17       1.98       1.55       1.55       1.70       1.87       12.13       $29,073  

2014

    $14.41       0.37       0.84       1.21       (0.37)       (0.05)       (0.42)       $15.20       2.53       1.55       1.55       1.72       8.60       21.89       $26,168  

2013

    $15.18       0.37       (0.74)       (0.37)       (0.37)       (0.03)       (0.40)       $14.41       2.44       1.55       1.55       1.73       (2.50)       37.42       $21,344  

2012

    $14.07       0.45       1.12       1.57       (0.45)       (0.01)       (0.46)       $15.18       3.04       1.55       1.55       1.78       11.38       12.52       $23,521  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

    $15.54       0.18       (0.60)       (0.42)       (0.18)       –         (0.18)       $14.94       2.46 (d)      0.93 (d)      0.93 (d)      0.94 (d)      (2.67)       13.12       $181,218  

2016

    $15.17       0.38       0.37       0.75       (0.38)       –         (0.38)       $15.54       2.42       0.93       0.93       0.93       4.96       11.24       $190,658  

2015

    $15.20       0.39       (0.01)       0.38       (0.40)       (0.01)       (0.41)       $15.17       2.60       0.93       0.93       0.93       2.50       12.13       $151,992  

2014

    $14.41       0.46       0.85       1.31       (0.47)       (0.05)       (0.52)       $15.20       3.12       0.94       0.93       0.94       9.27       21.89       $137,109  

2013

    $15.18       0.45       (0.73)       (0.28)       (0.46)       (0.03)       (0.49)       $14.41       3.04       0.95       0.95       0.96       (1.92)       37.42       $89,262  

2012

    $14.07       0.53       1.13       1.66       (0.54)       (0.01)       (0.55)       $15.18       3.62       0.95       0.95       0.95       12.03       12.52       $92,386  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example

  
Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund    March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT  VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 971.90      $ 6.00  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.85      $ 6.14  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 970.19      $ 7.73  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.08      $ 7.91  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 973.30      $  4.60  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.27      $ 4.70  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.22%; C: 1.57%; I: 0.93%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the pre-ceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task—our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your inter-ests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U .S . Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg .com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc . 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1979

 


LOGO


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it. At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals. How we Flexible Perspective Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value. Collaboration Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results. Portfolio Construction Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention. CONVICTION Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection. UNCONVENTIONAL Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point. Structured for Excellence How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured. TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     16  

Statement of Operations

     17  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     18  

Notes to Financial Statements

     19  

Financial Highlights

     24  

Expense Example

     25  

Other Information

     26  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     27  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   LTCAX    885-215-426

Class C

   LTCCX    885-215-418

Class I

   LTCIX    885-215-392

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Funds are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Diversification does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 33 cents to $13.65 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 8.89 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 8.92 cents per share. Dividends were lower for Class C shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the index with a negative 1.72% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the negative 0.90% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s duration and curve positioning detracted 0.03% from performance. Credit allocations detracted 0.06%, and other risk factors detracted 0.26%. Fund expenses accounted for the remaining differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While stocks were rallying, bond prices, even municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

California’s economic health is still quite good. For the period from Q4 2015 to Q4 2016 (latest data available) personal income is up 4.6%, employment is up 2.19% and home prices are up 6.58%. Alas, all is not sunny there. Tax revenues are down 0.44%. All in all, California seems on firm footing, but there is a risk that the legislature might want to spend these monies (as they usually do) versus continuing with Governor Brown’s program of conservative fiscal stewardship. Imagine the irony of calling “Governor Moonbeam” a fiscal conservative.

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. California is one of those states with a top marginal income tax rate of 13.3%. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend, the cost of residing in the state would increase and might cause out-migration and lower growth.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio as an actively managed laddered portfolio. Laddering a portfolio is a simple way to diversify its investment along its entire investment universe. While past performance does not guarantee future results, our study showed that this structure outperformed other structures around 60% of the time and added 0.15% to 0.25% of total return annually from 1997 through 2016.* Our view is that the current investment environment is not compensating investors enough to take on extra risk, so we have positioned our portfolios at the lower end of their risk spectrums.

Thank you for your continued trust in us.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO
Christopher Ryon, CFA    Nicholos Venditti, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director

* We examined three hypothetical portfolios of bonds from December 1997 to December 2016. One using a laddering strategy, one using a barbell strategy, and a third using a bullet strategy. For the laddering strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–12 Year Municipal Index was used as a proxy, since, similar to a ladder, it contains bonds relatively evenly spread across all maturities within the index. The barbell strategy is a duration management technique wherein bonds are clustered at the two extremes of a maturity range. For the barbell strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–3 Year Municipal Index and BofA Merrill Lynch 8–12 Year Municipal Index were combined. The two indices were weighted in such a way as to give them the same duration as the broader 1–12 Year Index, and each year the portfolio was re-weighted back to the original index weights. This was done to make the two portfolios duration-neutral so that the impact of the strategy chosen could be isolated. The bullet strategy invests at the duration midpoint of the portfolio, therefore the BofA Merrill Lynch 6–8 Year Index was used to represent the bullet strategy. For additional information, see www.thornburg.com/whyladder. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   
Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

          
     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 2/19/87)

          

Without sales charge

     -0.82     1.39     1.64     3.07     4.26

With sales charge

     -2.29     0.87     1.33     2.92     4.20

C Shares (Incep: 9/1/94)

          

Without sales charge

     -1.06     1.14     1.39     2.81     3.22

With sales charge

     -1.55     1.14     1.39     2.81     3.22

I Shares (Incep: 4/1/97)

     -0.59     1.70     1.95     3.40     3.71

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

                 1.24

SEC Yield

                 0.70

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 1.50%. Class C shares include a 0.50% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I shares. As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 0.93%; C shares, 1.18%; I shares, 0.62%.

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-10 Year Municipal Securities Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 10 years.

The BofA Merrill Lynch indices used in the Ladder vs Barbell & Bullet study are model portfolios of municipal obligations throughout the United States, with maturities ranging either from one to three years, six to eight years, eight to twelve years, or one to twelve years. These indices are subsets of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least a one-year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal and California state individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with preservation of capital.

The secondary goal of the Fund is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to longer intermediate and long-term bond portfolios.

As described in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund offers California investors double tax-free yields (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax) in a laddered municipal bond portfolio with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally less than five years. Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion of the portfolio matures each year. Cash from maturing bonds, if not needed for other purposes, is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the ladder. We regard this strategy as a good compromise for managing different types of risk.

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

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KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     390  

Effective Duration

     3.2 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     4.5 Yrs  

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

LOGO

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

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Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents and other.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations, 0.87% due 8/1/2024 put 4/7/2017 (Sharp HealthCare; LOC: Bank of America, N.A.) (weekly demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1    $ 20,700,000      $ 20,700,000  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      400,000        426,616  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      750,000        824,557  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Juvenile Justice)

   AA/Aa1      3,010,000        3,309,224  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      725,000        818,597  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2020 (Juvenile Justice)

   AA/Aa1      3,200,000        3,613,120  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Juvenile Justice)

   AA/Aa1      500,000        577,065  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Public Facilities Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,154,130  

Alameda County Joint Powers Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital)

   AA/Aa1      2,500,000        2,936,850  

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 0.01% due 9/1/2022 (Public Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      3,000,000        2,596,650  

Bay Area Toll Authority, 1.49% due 4/1/2047 put 10/1/2019 (San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge) (weekly demand notes)

   AA/Aa3      5,000,000        4,999,650  

Bay Area Toll Authority, 1.50% due 4/1/2047 put 4/2/2018 (San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge)

   AA/Aa3      1,200,000        1,202,532  

Bay Area Toll Authority, 2.95% due 4/1/2047 (San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge)

   AA/Aa3      4,775,000        4,892,560  

Bonita USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Educational Facilities)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,158,790  

Brea Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Redevelopment Project AB)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000        2,167,160  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/2/2017 (Residential Single Family Development; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      920,000        932,043  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/2/2020 (Residential Single Family Development; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,760,000        1,966,395  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/2/2021 (Residential Single Family Development; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      925,000        1,057,626  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/2/2022 (Residential Single Family Development; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      850,000        984,410  

Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/2/2023 (Residential Single Family Development; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,690,000        3,159,001  

Calexico USD COP, 6.75% due 9/1/2017

   A-/NR      840,000        858,959  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2018 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A2      1,540,000        1,601,230  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 0.01% due 10/1/2019 (Loyola Marymount University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A2      2,025,000        1,951,938  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2020 (Pitzer College)

   NR/A2      1,445,000        1,592,376  

California Educational Facilities Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (Chapman University)

   NR/A2      2,000,000        2,249,660  

California HFFA, 5.50% due 10/1/2017 (Providence Health and Services)

   AA-/Aa3      1,100,000        1,125,190  

California HFFA, 5.50% due 2/1/2018 (Community Program Developmental Disabilities; Insured: California Mtg Insurance)

   AA-/NR      2,715,000        2,816,514  

California HFFA, 6.00% due 10/1/2018 (Providence Health and Services)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,072,850  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2018 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,235,000        1,307,643  

California HFFA, 5.10% due 2/1/2019 (Episcopal Home; Insured: California Mtg Insurance) (ETM)

   AA-/NR      530,000        557,094  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2020 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,190,000        1,326,041  

California HFFA, 5.25% due 3/1/2022 (Dignity Health)

   A/A3      1,000,000        1,128,160  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,000,000        1,138,080  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (St. Joseph Health System)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,173,810  

California HFFA, 0.80% due 9/1/2028 put 4/3/2017 (Adventist Health System/West; LOC: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA-/Aa2      8,300,000        8,300,000  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2034 put 10/18/2022 (St. Joseph Health System)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        2,286,480  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2043 put 10/17/2017 (St. Joseph Health System)

   AA-/Aa3      3,000,000        3,064,380  

California HFFA, 5.00% due 7/1/2043 put 10/15/2020 (St. Joseph Health System)

   AA-/Aa3      5,000,000        5,576,700  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        210,064  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        216,632  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        222,320  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        227,738  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        231,110  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      175,000        204,691  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        236,746  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        238,542  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      200,000        240,420  

California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (The Scripps Research Institute)

   NR/A1      250,000        296,895  

California Municipal Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Biola University Residential Hall and Parking Structure)

   NR/Baa1      150,000        166,169  

California Municipal Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Biola University Residential Hall and Parking Structure)

   NR/Baa1      160,000        179,235  

California Municipal Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Biola University Residential Hall and Parking Structure)

   NR/Baa1      125,000        141,200  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, 5.25% due 6/1/2023 put 12/1/2017 (Solid Waste Disposal-Republic Services, Inc.) (AMT)

   BBB+/Baa3      2,820,000        2,881,166  

California State Housing Finance Agency, 3.05% due 12/1/2019 (Multi-Family Housing; Insured: FHA)

   NR/Aa1      735,000        735,926  

California State Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, 5.25% due 8/15/2020 (King City High School)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,104,350  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (University of California; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AA+/Aaa      1,185,000        1,321,808  

California State Public Works Board, 5.125% due 3/1/2021 (Various State Participating Agency Capital Projects)

   A+/A1      1,635,000        1,804,680  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 12/1/2021 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A+/A1      3,100,000        3,567,480  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 (California School for the Deaf Riverside Campus)

   A+/A1      565,000        652,631  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Yuba City Courthouse)

   A+/A1      1,950,000        2,259,406  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities)

   A+/A1      3,250,000        3,782,545  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities)

   A+/A1      1,500,000        1,750,800  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A+/A1      1,200,000        1,368,360  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A+/A1      1,400,000        1,636,824  

 

8     Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Coalinga State Hospital)

   A+/A1    $ 7,200,000      $ 8,453,664  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities)

   A+/A1      3,600,000        4,244,112  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Laboratory Facility and San Diego Courthouse)

   A+/A1      3,000,000        3,546,060  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 3/1/2024 (Judicial Council Projects)

   A+/A1      1,000,000        1,160,970  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 4/1/2024 (Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities)

   A+/A1      3,350,000        3,838,832  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities)

   A+/A1      3,580,000        4,272,300  

California State Public Works Board, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Laboratory Facility and San Diego Courthouse)

   A+/A1      4,000,000        4,702,440  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2017 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

   NR/Baa1      2,000,000        2,006,620  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2019 (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals)

   AA-/NR      3,715,000        4,000,089  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 pre-refunded 1/1/2019 (Aspire Public Schools; LOC: PCSD Guaranty Pool I, LLC)

   NR/NR      890,000        925,475  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Cottage Health System)

   A+/NR      100,000        111,965  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2021 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

   NR/Baa1      760,000        843,980  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2021 (Cottage Health System)

   A+/NR      150,000        164,960  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (Cottage Health System)

   A+/NR      125,000        145,684  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Cottage Health System)

   A+/NR      150,000        177,251  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2024 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

   NR/Baa1      1,000,000        1,148,300  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Cottage Health System)

   A+/NR      200,000        237,374  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Cottage Health System)

   A+/NR      135,000        158,857  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2027 (Irvine East Campus Apartments)

   NR/Baa1      500,000        574,035  

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 2.625% due 11/1/2033 (Southern California Edison Company)

   A/Aa3      4,195,000        4,250,584  

Calipatria USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities; Insured: ACA)

   NR/NR      4,555,000        3,137,302  

Carson Redevelopment Agency, 6.00% due 10/1/2019 (Project Area 1) (ETM)

   A-/NR      1,050,000        1,151,514  

Castaic USD GO, 0% due 5/1/2018 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/NR      615,000        590,025  

CDC Successor Agency of the City of Santee, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Redevelopment and Low and Moderate Income Housing; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      500,000        578,625  

CDC Successor Agency of the City of Santee, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Redevelopment and Low and Moderate Income Housing; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      550,000        645,238  

CDC Successor Agency of the City of Santee, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (Redevelopment and Low and Moderate Income Housing; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,174,480  

Central Valley Financing Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2020 (Carson Ice)

   AA-/Aa3      500,000        559,415  

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa2      360,000        383,418  

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa2      485,000        543,593  

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa2      400,000        459,176  

City and County of San Francisco COP, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (City Office Buildings-Multiple Properties Project; Insured: Natl- Re)

   AA/Aa2      5,000        5,017  

City and County of San Francisco COP, 5.00% due 11/1/2022 (525 Golden Gate Avenue-Public Utilities Commission Office Project)

   AA/Aa2      700,000        761,649  

City of Antioch Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2022 (Municipal Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      500,000        575,125  

City of Antioch Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2024 (Municipal Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      900,000        1,062,945  

City of Burbank, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (Burbank Water and Power System)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,007,020  

City of Burbank, 5.00% due 6/1/2018 (Burbank Water and Power System)

   AA-/A1      360,000        376,744  

City of Burbank, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Burbank Water and Power System)

   AA-/A1      625,000        695,712  

City of Chula Vista, 1.65% due 7/1/2018 (San Diego Gas & Electric Co.)

   A+/Aa2      3,500,000        3,502,065  

City of Chula Vista COP, 5.25% due 3/1/2020 (Capital Facilities Project) (ETM)

   AA-/NR      1,300,000        1,448,746  

City of Chula Vista COP, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Police Facility Project)

   AA-/Aa3      1,700,000        1,999,489  

City of Clovis, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Water System Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      550,000        617,974  

City of Clovis, 5.00% due 3/1/2022 (Water System Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      720,000        822,672  

City of Clovis, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Water System Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,156,260  

City of Folsom, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Community Facilities District No. 2)

   A+/NR      965,000        1,024,705  

City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No. 4, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Playa Vista — Phase 1)

   BBB+/NR      500,000        505,425  

City of Los Angeles COP, 3.00% due 11/1/2030 put 2/1/2018 (American Academy of Dramatic Arts; LOC: TD Bank, N.A.)

   NR/Aa2      2,370,000        2,394,814  

City of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/29/2017 (Cash Flow Management)

   SP-1+/Mig1      4,000,000        4,019,600  

City of Manteca, 4.00% due 7/1/2018 (Water Supply System)

   AA-/A1      550,000        570,861  

City of Manteca, 4.00% due 12/1/2018 (Wastewater Quality Control Facility)

   AA/Aa3      375,000        393,446  

City of Manteca, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Water Supply System)

   AA-/A1      400,000        433,544  

City of Manteca, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Water Supply System)

   AA-/A1      1,000,000        1,139,580  

City of Manteca, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Water Supply System)

   AA-/A1      650,000        750,223  

City of Moorpark Mobile Home Park, 4.90% due 5/15/2017 (Villa Del Arroyo)

   A+/NR      215,000        215,849  

City of Porterville COP, 6.30% due 10/1/2018 (Public Service Capital Projects; Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

   NR/NR      470,000        493,265  

City of Redding COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (City Electric System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,445,000        1,513,377  

City of Redding COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (City Electric System; Insured: AGM)

   NR/A2      1,055,000        1,103,836  

City of San Jose Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Civic Center Project)

   AA/Aa2      650,000        703,774  

City of San Jose Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Civic Center Project)

   AA/Aa2      600,000        666,924  

City of San Jose Financing Authority, 4.00% due 6/1/2021 (Civic Center Project)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,097,270  

City of San Jose Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Civic Center Project)

   AA/Aa2      745,000        860,721  

 

Semi-Annual Report    9


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of San Jose Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Civic Center Project)

   AA/Aa2    $ 1,000,000      $ 1,172,060  

City of San Jose Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Civic Center Project)

   AA/Aa2      750,000        880,860  

City of Torrance, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)

   BBB+/A3      1,155,000        1,281,103  

City of Vallejo, 5.00% due 5/1/2017 (Water Improvement Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,240,000        1,244,253  

Community Development Commission of the City of Santa Fe Springs, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Redevelopment Project; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,235,000        1,254,451  

Corona-Norco USD GO, 0.01% due 9/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      1,595,000        1,589,067  

County of El Dorado Community Facilities District, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (El Dorado Hills Development)

   A/NR      1,700,000        1,844,874  

County of Los Angeles GO, 3.00% due 6/30/2017 (Cash Management Program)

   SP-1+/Mig1      12,000,000        12,069,480  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,107,280  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      2,500,000        2,832,050  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,147,350  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,162,610  

County of Los Angeles Redevelopment Refunding Authority, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Bunker Hill Project)

   AA/NR      500,000        585,830  

County of Monterey COP, 5.25% due 8/1/2021 (Natividad Medical Center; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      3,700,000        4,079,398  

County of Riverside, 3.00% due 10/11/2017

   NR/Mig1      15,000,000        15,168,900  

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2017 (Police Station and Capital Improvements)

   A-/NR      1,085,000        1,111,713  

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2018 (Police Station and Capital Improvements)

   A-/NR      1,135,000        1,199,411  

Delano Financing Authority, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Police Station and Capital Improvements)

   A-/NR      1,195,000        1,295,559  

Desert Sands USD COP, 4.00% due 3/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      1,000,000        1,054,400  

Desert Sands USD COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      700,000        772,548  

Desert Sands USD COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      1,080,000        1,221,804  

Eastern Municipal Water District COP, 0.88% due 7/1/2046 put 4/7/2017 (Water and Wastewater; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (weekly demand notes)

   AA+/Aa2      2,500,000        2,500,000  

El Dorado Irrigation District COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (Water System Capital Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,200,000        1,445,184  

El Dorado Irrigation District COP, 5.00% due 3/1/2026 (Water System Capital Improvements)

   AA-/Aa3      1,500,000        1,821,690  

Elk Grove Finance Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2020 (Poppy Ridge CFD No. 2003-1 and East Franklin CFD No. 2002-1)

   A-/NR      575,000        619,764  

Elk Grove Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Poppy Ridge CFD No. 2003-1 and East Franklin CFD No. 2002-1)

   A-/NR      450,000        510,791  

Elk Grove Finance Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Poppy Ridge CFD No. 2003-1 and East Franklin CFD No. 2002-1)

   A-/NR      750,000        887,955  

Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Emeryville and Shellmound Park Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,775,000        3,219,860  

Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Emeryville and Shellmound Park Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,420,000        2,845,000  

Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Emeryville and Shellmound Park Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      3,900,000        4,640,454  

Folsom Cordova USD COP, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,133,110  

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      590,000        599,458  

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      630,000        668,487  

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      675,000        743,404  

Fresno County USD GO, 5.00% due 2/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      2,510,000        2,748,199  

Fresno County USD GO, 5.90% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      720,000        819,245  

Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority Floating Rate Note, 1.41% due 5/1/2017 (Kern High School District)

   SP-1/Mig1      4,000,000        4,000,000  

Government of Guam, 3.00% due 11/15/2017 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      300,000        302,214  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2017 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A/NR      1,720,000        1,753,867  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      1,250,000        1,373,700  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      4,175,000        4,582,939  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,275,000        1,425,985  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 3.00% due 6/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      160,000        160,598  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 4.00% due 6/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      705,000        729,753  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      875,000        946,409  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      740,000        822,258  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      575,000        664,441  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,535,000        1,798,145  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      880,000        1,043,803  

Hacienda La Puente USD COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,300,000        1,552,304  

Hemet USD GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,335,000        1,387,626  

Irvine USD, 0.80% due 9/1/2053 put 4/3/2017 (Community Facilities District No. 09-1; LOC: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA-/Aa2      26,300,000        26,300,000  

Irvine USD Community Facilities District No. 86-1, 5.25% due 9/1/2017 (Acquisition of Public Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      250,000        254,408  

Jurupa Public Financing Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2018 (Community Services District-Eastvale Area; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      870,000        910,237  

Jurupa Public Financing Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2019 (Community Services District-Eastvale Area; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      905,000        971,409  

Jurupa Public Financing Authority, 4.50% due 9/1/2020 (Community Services District-Eastvale Area; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      945,000        1,034,199  

Kern High School District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      500,000        505,365  

Kern High School District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   A+/Aa2      500,000        520,255  

La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Redevelopment Project Areas No. 1 and 2)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,135,090  

La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Redevelopment Project Areas No. 1 and 2)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000        2,304,300  

La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Redevelopment Project Areas No. 1 and 2)

   AA-/NR      1,500,000        1,746,450  

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A+/NR      965,000        1,074,151  

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A+/NR      1,020,000        1,159,526  

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A+/NR    $ 1,040,000      $ 1,183,634  

Lodi Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (City Police Building and Jail)

   A+/NR      1,120,000        1,270,270  

Los Angeles Convention & Exhibition Center Authority, 5.00% due 8/15/2017 (ETM)

   A+/NR      1,660,000        1,686,510  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Multiple Capital Projects)

   AA/Aa3      2,060,000        2,171,240  

Los Angeles County Schools Pooled Financing Program COP, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (Compton USD; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,500,000        1,721,220  

Los Angeles County Schools Regionalized Business Services Corp. COP, 0% due 8/1/2021 (Insured: AMBAC)

   NR/NR      2,135,000        1,929,677  

Los Angeles Department of Airports, 5.50% due 5/15/2018 (Los Angeles International Airport) (AMT)

   AA/Aa3      2,000,000        2,099,480  

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Power System Capital Improvements)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000        1,208,640  

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Power System Capital Improvements)

   AA-/Aa2      500,000        611,425  

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (Power System Capital Improvements)

   AA-/Aa2      300,000        364,128  

Los Angeles USD COP, 5.50% due 12/1/2018 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

   A+/A1      2,000,000        2,146,100  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

   AA-/Aa2      2,750,000        3,216,757  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000        3,569,970  

Los Angeles USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Educational Facilities and Information Technology Infrastructure)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000        3,618,030  

Lynwood USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,174,250  

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 4.00% due 9/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      500,000        519,790  

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 4.00% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      870,000        924,044  

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,425,000        1,586,609  

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      750,000        849,270  

Manteca USD Community Facilities District No. 1989-2, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      500,000        578,695  

Mark West Union School District GO, 4.125% due 8/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA/A3      1,275,000        1,278,277  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Floating Rate Note, 0.91% due 7/1/2030

   A-1+/Aa1      9,500,000        9,500,000  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 1.07% due 7/1/2030

   AAA/Aa1      5,000,000        5,000,000  

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Floating Rate Note, 0.95% due 7/1/2036

   A-1+/Aa1      10,000,000        9,999,700  

Milpitas Redevelopment Agency, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,013,080  

Milpitas Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Redevelopment Project Area No. 1)

   AA-/NR      2,300,000        2,736,494  

Modesto Irrigation District, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (San Joaquin Valley Electric System)

   A+/A2      1,000,000        1,156,910  

Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Public Improvements)

   A+/NR      1,455,000        1,712,666  

Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, 5.00% due 11/1/2017 (Capital Equipment)

   A+/Aa3      3,235,000        3,312,737  

Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, 5.00% due 3/1/2018 (Capital Equipment)

   A+/Aa3      4,765,000        4,941,448  

Murrieta Valley USD Public Financing Authority GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,080,000        1,271,808  

Natomas USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      2,425,000        2,847,799  

North City West School Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Carmel Valley; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,155,000        2,440,236  

North City West School Facilities Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Carmel Valley; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,260,000        2,588,446  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2017 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A1      100,000        101,058  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Hydroelectric Project)

   A+/A1      1,250,000        1,312,900  

Northern California Power Agency, 5.00% due 6/1/2019 (Lodi Energy Center)

   A-/A2      2,340,000        2,531,506  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      745,000        872,008  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      700,000        832,692  

Oakland USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (County of Alameda Educational Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,300,000        1,583,660  

Palomar Pomerado Health GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        1,918,320  

Palomar Pomerado Health GO, 0.01% due 8/1/2021 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A2      2,850,000        2,579,136  

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa2      250,000        300,913  

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (2019 Crossover)

   A+/Aa2      800,000        962,920  

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa2      365,000        444,643  

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (2019 Crossover)

   A+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,218,200  

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2026 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa2      500,000        615,320  

Pasadena USD GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2026 (2019 Crossover)

   A+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,230,640  

Pomona Public Financing Authority, 2.00% due 6/1/2018 (Facilities Improvements)

   A+/NR      500,000        504,870  

Pomona Public Financing Authority, 3.00% due 6/1/2020 (Facilities Improvements)

   A+/NR      250,000        260,723  

Pomona Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 6/1/2024 (Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      450,000        502,475  

Pomona Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 6/1/2026 (Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      275,000        307,467  

Pomona USD GO, 6.10% due 2/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      465,000        523,251  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 3.00% due 9/1/2018

   A-/NR      1,055,000        1,081,628  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 3.00% due 9/1/2019

   A-/NR      750,000        778,395  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2020

   A-/NR      1,000,000        1,077,850  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2021

   A-/NR      550,000        601,051  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2022

   A-/NR      475,000        521,056  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2023

   A-/NR      650,000        716,917  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024

   A-/NR      750,000        880,620  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2025

   A-/NR      900,000        1,065,546  

Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2026

   A-/NR      915,000        1,066,304  

Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco, 5.00% due 6/1/2020 (Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A1      1,730,000        1,910,595  

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rialto, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      550,000        640,365  

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rialto, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      500,000        587,575  

 

Semi-Annual Report    11


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Regents of the University of California, 4.00% due 5/15/2017 (Campus Housing and Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3    $ 1,250,000      $ 1,255,087  

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 6/30/2017 (Redevelopment Project)

   A-/NR      1,055,000        1,065,603  

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.25% due 6/30/2018 (Redevelopment Project)

   A-/NR      1,050,000        1,102,993  

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.50% due 6/30/2019 (Redevelopment Project)

   A-/NR      1,050,000        1,146,232  

Ridgecrest Redevelopment Agency, 5.50% due 6/30/2020 (Redevelopment Project)

   A-/NR      1,040,000        1,167,234  

Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority, 3.00% due 11/1/2017 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,012,930  

Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2018 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,046,990  

Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2019 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/NR      1,700,000        1,816,484  

Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2020 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/NR      605,000        678,362  

Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Capital Improvement Projects)

   AA-/NR      500,000        572,995  

Riverside County Palm Desert Financing Authority, 6.00% due 5/1/2022 pre-refunded 5/1/2018 (Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Facilities)

   AA-/A1      2,600,000        2,742,818  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2017 (Capital Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      550,000        559,460  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2019 (Capital Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      2,000,000        2,179,320  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, 4.00% due 11/1/2020 (Capital Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      465,000        502,465  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2021 (Capital Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,138,400  

Riverside County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2025 (Capital Facilities Project)

   AA-/NR      1,000,000        1,186,630  

Riverside USD Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      285,000        288,708  

Riverside USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      950,000        1,032,460  

Riverside USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      215,000        246,246  

Riverside USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      680,000        793,907  

Riverside USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      350,000        415,338  

Sacramento City Schools Joint Power Financing Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2021 (Sacramento City USD Educational Facility Sublease; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      830,000        930,571  

Sacramento City Schools Joint Power Financing Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2022 (Sacramento City USD Educational Facility Sublease; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      775,000        883,298  

Sacramento City Schools Joint Power Financing Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2023 (Sacramento City USD Educational Facility Sublease; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      815,000        942,352  

Sacramento City Schools Joint Power Financing Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2024 (Sacramento City USD Educational Facility Sublease; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      765,000        894,163  

Sacramento City Schools Joint Power Financing Authority, 5.00% due 3/1/2025 (Sacramento City USD Educational Facility Sublease; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      2,175,000        2,518,933  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      360,000        377,932  

Sacramento City USD GO, 4.00% due 7/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      5,455,000        5,782,955  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      635,000        688,543  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      500,000        556,815  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      400,000        456,008  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      3,600,000        4,088,196  

Sacramento City USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      700,000        810,026  

Sacramento Cogeneration Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (Procter & Gamble Project)

   AA-/Aa3      625,000        678,281  

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Insured: AGM) (AMT)

   AA/A2      1,530,000        1,742,792  

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 0.01% due 9/1/2019 (Centre City Redevelopment; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,910,000        1,828,596  

San Diego USD GO, 3.00% due 7/1/2017 (Educational System Capital Projects)

   NR/Aa2      5,000,000        5,028,650  

San Diego USD GO, 5.50% due 7/1/2020 (Educational System Capital Projects; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/Aa2      1,390,000        1,578,025  

San Diego USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Educational System Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa2      5,000,000        5,949,950  

San Diego USD GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Educational System Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa2      3,000,000        3,573,930  

San Francisco City and County Airports Commission, 5.00% due 5/1/2026 (San Francisco International Airport)

   A+/A1      5,000,000        6,111,700  

San Joaquin Delta Community College District GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa2      5,000,000        4,670,800  

San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2017 (Maple Street Correctional Center)

   AA+/Aa1      750,000        756,607  

San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority, 5.00% due 7/15/2018 (County Capital Projects)

   AA+/Aa1      800,000        841,432  

San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2021 (Maple Street Correctional Center)

   AA+/Aa1      410,000        468,556  

San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (Maple Street Correctional Center)

   AA+/Aa1      1,000,000        1,162,490  

San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2023 (Maple Street Correctional Center)

   AA+/Aa1      585,000        690,160  

San Mateo Union High School District GO, 0.01% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aaa      2,000,000        1,933,680  

Santa Ana Financing Authority, 6.25% due 7/1/2018 (Police Administration & Holding Facility; Insured: Natl-Re) (ETM)

   AA-/A3      1,000,000        1,065,810  

Santa Ana Financing Authority, 6.25% due 7/1/2018 (Police Administration & Holding Facility; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,000,000        1,061,280  

Santa Ana USD GO, 0.01% due 8/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      2,035,000        1,920,592  

Santa Clara County Financing Authority, 4.00% due 5/15/2017 (Multiple Facilities Projects) (ETM)

   AA+/Aa3      1,000,000        1,003,960  

Santa Clara County Financing Authority, 5.00% due 5/15/2025 (Multiple Facilities Projects)

   AA+/NR      6,755,000        8,206,785  

Semitropic Water Storage Improvement District, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Irrigation Water System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      400,000        465,932  

Semitropic Water Storage Improvement District, 5.00% due 12/1/2023 (Irrigation Water System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      500,000        589,805  

Semitropic Water Storage Improvement District, 5.00% due 12/1/2024 (Irrigation Water System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      500,000        596,695  

Semitropic Water Storage Improvement District, 5.00% due 12/1/2025 (Irrigation Water System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,110,000        1,332,477  

Sequoia Union High School District, 2.00% due 6/30/2017 (Capital Expenditures)

   NR/Mig1      9,225,000        9,251,107  

South San Francisco USD GO, 4.00% due 6/15/2018 (Educational Facilities) (ETM)

   SP-1+/NR      5,000,000        5,181,700  

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.25% due 12/1/2017 (Insured: AMBAC)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,000,000  

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, 5.375% due 12/1/2018 (Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   AA-/Aa3    $ 2,000,000      $ 2,007,360  

Southwestern Community College District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2022

   AA-/Aa2      265,000        296,991  

Southwestern Community College District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2023

   AA-/Aa2      280,000        316,938  

Southwestern Community College District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2024

   AA-/Aa2      390,000        444,374  

Southwestern Community College District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2025

   AA-/Aa2      325,000        372,557  

Southwestern Community College District GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2026

   AA-/Aa2      410,000        471,705  

State of California Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (ETM)

   AA+/Aaa      2,330,000        2,447,851  

State of California Economic Recovery GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2018 (ETM)

   AA+/Aaa      670,000        703,889  

State of California GO, 4.75% due 9/1/2018 (Various Capital Projects; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      145,000        147,358  

State of California GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Various Capital Projects)

   AA-/Aa3      2,000,000        2,244,080  

State of California GO, 0.63% due 5/1/2034 put 4/3/2017 (Kindergarten-University Facilities; LOC: Citibank N.A.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      2,000,000        2,000,000  

Successor Agency to the City Colton Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      940,000        1,065,377  

Successor Agency to the City Colton Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      925,000        1,075,784  

Successor Agency to the City Colton Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      950,000        1,123,850  

Successor Agency to the City of Riverside Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas)

   AA-/NR      1,735,000        2,051,152  

Successor Agency to the City of Riverside Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas)

   AA-/NR      1,250,000        1,490,150  

Successor Agency to the City of Sacramento Redevelopment Agency, 3.00% due 12/1/2017 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas)

   A/NR      1,315,000        1,332,266  

Successor Agency to the City of San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas)

   AA/NR      2,745,000        3,340,390  

Successor Agency to the City of San Diego Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas)

   AA/NR      1,500,000        1,819,770  

Successor Agency to the Commerce Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 8/1/2027 (Multiple Redevelopment Project Areas; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,760,000        2,096,618  

Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Menlo Park, 3.00% due 10/1/2017 (Las Pulgas Community Development Project)

   A+/NR      655,000        662,212  

Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Menlo Park, 5.00% due 10/1/2019 (Las Pulgas Community Development Project)

   A+/NR      400,000        435,820  

Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Menlo Park, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Las Pulgas Community Development Project)

   A+/NR      325,000        363,054  

Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Menlo Park, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Las Pulgas Community Development Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,250,000        1,432,050  

Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Menlo Park, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Las Pulgas Community Development Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      900,000        1,044,162  

Successor Agency to the Community Development Agency of the City of Menlo Park, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Las Pulgas Community Development Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      500,000        599,210  

Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Merged Redevelopment Project Areas)

   A+/NR      600,000        708,966  

Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Merged Redevelopment Project Areas)

   A+/NR      450,000        534,650  

Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (Merged Redevelopment Project Areas)

   A+/NR      550,000        660,627  

Successor Agency to the Poway Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 6/15/2025 (Paguay Redevelopment Project)

   AA-/NR      4,665,000        5,521,074  

Successor Agency to the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Project, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Rancho Redevelopment Project Area; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,175,620  

Successor Agency to the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Project, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Rancho Redevelopment Project Area: Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      2,000,000        2,379,720  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (San Francisco Redevelopment Projects)

   A+/NR      2,050,000        2,224,291  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco, 5.00% due 8/1/2020 (San Francisco Redevelopment Projects)

   A+/NR      1,685,000        1,875,422  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (San Francisco Redevelopment Projects)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,138,760  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Redevelopment of Midtown, North and South Stockton and Waterfront Areas; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,900,000        2,202,689  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton, 5.00% due 9/1/2026 (Redevelopment of Midtown, North and South Stockton and Waterfront Areas; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,165,360  

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Stockton, 5.00% due 9/1/2027 (Redevelopment of Midtown, North and South Stockton and Waterfront Areas; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,153,810  

 

Semi-Annual Report    13


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Successor Agency to the Richmond County Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Joint Powers Financing Authority & Harbour Redevelopment Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR    $ 400,000      $ 460,860  

Successor Agency to the Richmond County Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Joint Powers Financing Authority & Harbour Redevelopment Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      400,000        465,720  

Successor Agency to the Richmond County Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Joint Powers Financing Authority & Harbour Redevelopment Project; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      450,000        528,818  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      745,000        827,248  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      680,000        769,869  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2022 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,190,000        1,361,884  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      450,000        520,763  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      620,000        724,365  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2025 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      405,000        477,179  

Successor Agency to the Rosemead Community Development Commission, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Rosemead Merged Project Area; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      745,000        883,793  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      400,000        404,912  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2018 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      325,000        341,884  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      375,000        406,275  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      400,000        443,624  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      515,000        582,465  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      275,000        314,966  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      300,000        346,443  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2024 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      300,000        348,492  

Temecula Valley USD Financing Authority, 5.00% due 9/1/2025 (Educational Facilities; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      300,000        348,954  

Town of Hillsborough COP, 0.97% due 6/1/2030 put 4/7/2017 (Water and Sewer Systems; SPA: Bank of the West) (weekly demand notes)

   NR/NR      500,000        500,000  

Trustees of the California State University, 5.00% due 11/1/2026 (Educational Facilities Improvements)

   AA-/Aa2      1,000,000        1,215,890  

Tuolumne Wind Project Authority, 5.00% due 1/1/2018

   AA-/A2      1,690,000        1,742,948  

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2019

   AA-/A2      1,000,000        1,068,660  

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2025

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,187,500  

Turlock Irrigation District, 5.00% due 1/1/2026

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,197,960  

Ukiah USD GO, 0% due 8/1/2019 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A1      2,000,000        1,938,840  

Upper Lake Union High School District GO, 0% due 8/1/2020 (Insured: Natl-Re)

   NR/A3      1,050,000        933,943  

Ventura County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2023 (Office Building Purchase and Improvements)

   AA+/Aa1      500,000        597,925  

Ventura County Public Financing Authority, 5.00% due 11/1/2024 (Office Building Purchase and Improvements)

   AA+/Aa1      1,060,000        1,259,640  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2017

   B/Caa1      1,440,000        1,378,310  

Vista Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Vista Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      300,000        325,566  

Vista Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2020 (Vista Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      275,000        305,509  

Vista Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Vista Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      265,000        300,799  

Vista Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2022 (Vista Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      335,000        385,970  

Vista Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 9/1/2023 (Vista Redevelopment Project; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      400,000        466,848  

Walnut Improvement Agency, 4.00% due 3/1/2018 (City of Walnut Improvement Plan; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,026,220  

Walnut Improvement Agency, 5.00% due 3/1/2019 (City of Walnut Improvement Plan; Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      400,000        427,900  

Washington USD Yolo County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2017 (West Sacramento High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      725,000        734,889  

Washington USD Yolo County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2021 (West Sacramento High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      910,000        921,521  

Washington USD Yolo County COP, 5.00% due 8/1/2022 (West Sacramento High School; Insured: AMBAC)

   A/NR      2,010,000        2,035,447  

Westminster Redevelopment Agency, 5.00% due 8/1/2024 (Commercial Redevelopment Project No. 1; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,205,000        1,259,731  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.77% (Cost $641,873,873)

         $ 655,352,500  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.23%

           8,178,468  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 663,530,968  
        

 

 

 

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ABAG    Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA    Insured by American Capital Access
AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
COP    Certificates of Participation

See notes to financial statements.

ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FHA    Insured by Federal Housing Administration
GO    General Obligation
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
USD    Unified School District
 

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $641,873,873) (Note 3)

   $ 655,352,500  

Cash

     1,654,698  

Receivable for investments sold

     1,052,497  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     2,029,790  

Interest receivable

     6,082,419  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     2,298  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     666,174,202  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     583,857  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,442,550  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     370,127  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     93,560  

Dividends payable

     153,140  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,643,234  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 663,530,968  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,150  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     13,478,627  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (2,234,855

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     652,285,046  
  

 

 

 
   $ 663,530,968  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($153,869,372 applicable to 11,273,940 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.65  

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

     0.21  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.86  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($60,124,492 applicable to 4,401,765 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.66  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($449,537,104 applicable to 32,905,757 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.66  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $5,003,387)

   $ 7,829,244  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     1,647,256  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     109,132  

Class C Shares

     39,712  

Class I Shares

     115,205  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     218,264  

Class C Shares

     158,542  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     47,052  

Class C Shares

     14,815  

Class I Shares

     178,839  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     18  

Class C Shares

     17  

Class I Shares

     18  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     55,965  

Professional fees

     25,435  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     11,767  

Trustee fees

     16,258  

Other expenses

     24,385  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,662,680  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     5,166,564  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (2,219,065

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (15,799,407
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (18,018,472
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (12,851,908
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 5,166,564     $ 10,039,681  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (2,219,065     190,349  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (15,799,407     6,449,717  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (12,851,908     16,679,747  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    (1,134,916     (2,354,052

Class C Shares

    (336,805     (694,054

Class I Shares

    (3,695,097     (6,991,575

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    (34,674,052     20,188,735  

Class C Shares

    (6,486,912     3,358,067  

Class I Shares

    (15,203,495     64,610,015  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (74,383,185     94,796,883  

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    737,914,153       643,117,270  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 663,530,968     $ 737,914,153  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 2,150     $ 2,404  

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal and California state individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to longer intermediate and long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund . Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 641,873,873  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 15,813,758  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (2,335,131
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 13,478,627  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $15,789, (of which $15,789 are short-term and $0 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 655,352,500      $ —        $ 655,352,500      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 655,352,500      $ —        $ 655,352,500      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.500

Next $500 million

     0.400  

Next $500 million

     0.300  

Next $500 million

     0.250  

Over $2 billion

     0.225  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was 0 .471% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $11,767 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $2,507 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $2,449 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction and amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Funds shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $1,312,169 in sales.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,742,291     $ 23,841,996       3,545,788     $ 49,447,106  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     70,907       967,425       142,013       1,981,364  

Shares repurchased

     (4,370,315     (59,483,473     (2,238,533     (31,239,735
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,557,117   $ (34,674,052     1,449,268     $ 20,188,735  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     210,690     $ 2,879,190       1,011,365     $ 14,117,934  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     19,493       266,139       38,417       536,374  

Shares repurchased

     (705,863     (9,632,241     (808,902     (11,296,241
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (475,680   $ (6,486,912     240,880     $ 3,358,067  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     11,100,855     $ 151,454,964       12,762,501     $ 178,298,927  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     218,043       2,977,143       381,818       5,333,769  

Shares repurchased

     (12,461,493     (169,635,602     (8,518,649     (119,022,681
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,142,595   $ (15,203,495     4,625,670     $ 64,610,015  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $56,870,414 and $99,861,694, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, and the risk of investing mainly in the obligations primarily originating in a single state. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

  

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)

ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL
FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT

INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF  PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

             

2017(b)(c)

  $ 13.98       0.09       (0.33     (0.24     (0.09     —         (0.09   $ 13.65       1.30 (e)      0.94 (e)      0.94 (e)      0.94 (e)      (1.72     9.10     $ 153,869  

2016(c)

  $ 13.84       0.18       0.14       0.32       (0.18     —         (0.18   $ 13.98       1.28       0.93       0.93       0.93       2.32       16.47     $ 193,321  

2015(c)

  $ 13.84       0.19       —   (d)      0.19       (0.19     —         (0.19   $ 13.84       1.39       0.94       0.94       0.94       1.40       14.43     $ 171,344  

2014(c)

  $ 13.54       0.23       0.30       0.53       (0.23     —         (0.23   $ 13.84       1.67       0.95       0.94       0.95       3.93       16.85     $ 160,151  

2013(c)

  $ 13.75       0.24       (0.20     0.04       (0.24     (0.01     (0.25   $ 13.54       1.75       0.94       0.94       0.94       0.28       17.57     $ 159,058  

CLASS C SHARES

 

             

2017(b)

  $ 13.99       0.07       (0.33     (0.26     (0.07     —         (0.07   $ 13.66       1.06 (e)      1.18 (e)      1.18 (e)      1.18 (e)      (1.84     9.10     $ 60,125  

2016

  $ 13.85       0.14       0.14       0.28       (0.14     —         (0.14   $ 13.99       1.04       1.18       1.18       1.18       2.06       16.47     $ 68,229  

2015

  $ 13.85       0.16       —   (d)      0.16       (0.16     —         (0.16   $ 13.85       1.15       1.18       1.18       1.18       1.15       14.43     $ 64,216  

2014

  $ 13.55       0.19       0.30       0.49       (0.19     —         (0.19   $ 13.85       1.41       1.21       1.20       1.21       3.66       16.85     $ 62,858  

2013

  $ 13.76       0.20       (0.20     —         (0.20     (0.01     (0.21   $ 13.55       1.48       1.21       1.21       1.21       0.02       17.57     $ 59,585  

CLASS I SHARES

 

             

2017(b)

  $ 13.99       0.11       (0.33     (0.22     (0.11     —         (0.11   $ 13.66       1.60 (e)      0.64 (e)      0.64 (e)      0.64 (e)      (1.57     9.10     $ 449,537  

2016

  $ 13.85       0.22       0.14       0.36       (0.22     —         (0.22   $ 13.99       1.60       0.62       0.62       0.62       2.64       16.47     $ 476,364  

2015

  $ 13.85       0.24       —   (d)      0.24       (0.24     —         (0.24   $ 13.85       1.70       0.63       0.63       0.63       1.72       14.43     $ 407,557  

2014

  $ 13.55       0.27       0.30       0.57       (0.27     —         (0.27   $ 13.85       1.99       0.62       0.62       0.62       4.27       16.85     $ 361,015  

2013

  $ 13.76       0.28       (0.19     0.09       (0.29     (0.01     (0.30   $ 13.55       2.08       0.61       0.61       0.61       0.62       17.57     $ 254,869  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited six month period ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments was less than $0.01 per share.
(e) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD†
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 982.80      $ 4.64  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.25      $ 4.73  

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 981.60      $ 5.83  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.05      $ 5.94  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 984.30      $ 3.15  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.75      $ 3.21  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.94%; C: 1.18%; I:0.64%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U .S . Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1070


LOGO

 

Semi-Annual Report March 31, 2017 THORNBURG NEW MEXICO INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it. At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals. Flexible Perspective Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value. Collaboration Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results. Portfolio Construction Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention. CONVICTION Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection. UNCONVENTIONAL Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point. Structured for Excellence How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured. TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg New Mexico

Intermediate Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     11  

Statement of Operations

     12  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     13  

Notes to Financial Statements

     14  

Financial Highlights

     20  

Expense Example

     22  

Other Information

     23  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     24  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   THNMX    885-215-301

Class D

   THNDX    885-215-624

Class I

   THNIX    885-215-285

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Funds are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 41 cents to $13.26 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 15.70 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 15.77 cents per share. Dividends were lower for Class D shares and higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund outperformed the index with a negative 1.85% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the negative 1.94% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s duration as well as curve positioning added 0.88% to relative performance. The Fund’s credit allocations detracted 0.21%, while other risk factors detracted 0.09%. Fund expenses accounted for any remaining differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While stocks were rallying, bond prices, even municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

New Mexico’s economic health is still quite good. For the period from Q4 2015 to Q4 2016 (latest data available) personal income is up 2.34%, employment is up 1.08%, and home prices are up 4.66%. As far as state tax revenues go, the “land of enchantment” is a little less enchanting as state tax revenues have declined 3.58%—no doubt the effects of volatile energy prices.

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House agenda—second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. New Mexico is not one of those states with a top marginal income tax rate of 4.9%. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend on goods and services.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio as an actively managed laddered portfolio. Laddering a portfolio is a simple way to diversify its investment along its entire investment universe. While past performance does not guarantee future results, our study showed that this structure outperformed other structures around 60% of the time and added 0.15% to 0.25% of total return annually from 1997 through 2016.* Our view is that the current investment environment is not compensating investors enough to take on extra risk, so we have positioned our portfolios at the lower end of their risk spectrums.

Thank you for your continued trust in us.

Sincerely

 

LOGO    LOGO   
Christopher Ryon, CFA    Nicholos Venditti, CFA   
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager   
Managing Director    Managing Director   

 

* We examined three hypothetical portfolios of bonds from December 1997 to December 2016. One using a laddering strategy, one using a barbell strategy, and a third using a bullet strategy. For the laddering strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–12 Year Municipal Index was used as a proxy, since, similar to a ladder, it contains bonds relatively evenly spread across all maturities within the index. The barbell strategy is a duration management technique wherein bonds are clustered at the two extremes of a maturity range. For the barbell strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–3 Year Municipal Index and BofA Merrill Lynch 8–12 Year Municipal Index were combined. The two indices were weighted in such a way as to give them the same duration as the broader 1–12 Year Index, and each year the portfolio was re-weighted back to the original index weights. This was done to make the two portfolios duration-neutral so that the impact of the strategy chosen could be isolated. The bullet strategy invests at the duration midpoint of the portfolio, therefore the BofA Merrill Lynch 6–8 Year Index was used to represent the bullet strategy. For additional information, see www.thornburg.com/whyladder. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Returns

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 6/18/91)

          

Without sales charge

     -0.78     2.02     1.85     3.14     4.32

With sales charge

     -2.77     1.34     1.44     2.93     4.24

D Shares (Incep: 6/1/99)

     -1.00     1.80     1.60     2.88     3.20

I Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     -0.45     2.38     2.21     3.48     3.53

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

     2.28

SEC Yield

     1.22

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 2.00%. There is no sales charge for Class D and Class I shares. As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 0.97%; D shares, 1.21%; I shares, 0.63%.

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 15 years.

The BofA Merrill Lynch indices used in the Ladder vs Barbell & Bullet study are model portfolios of municipal obligations throughout the United States, with maturities ranging either from one to three years, six to eight years, eight to twelve years, or one to twelve years. These indices are subsets of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least a one-year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal and New Mexico state individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of the investment advisor, with preservation of capital.

The secondary goal of the Fund is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

This Fund offers New Mexico investors double tax-free yields (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax) in a laddered municipal bond portfolio with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally three to 10 years. Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion of the portfolio matures each year. Cash from maturing bonds, if not needed for other purposes, is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the ladder. We regard the strategy as a good compromise for managing different types of risk.

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     130  

Effective Duration

     4.3 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     7.7 Yrs  

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

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SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

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A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

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Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents and other.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 96.16%

        

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 pre-refunded 7/1/2019 (New Mexico Utilities, Inc. Water System)

   AA+/Aa2    $ 1,760,000      $ 1,910,867  

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2025 pre-refunded 7/1/2019 (New Mexico Utilities, Inc. Water System)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,096,800  

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (2005 NMFA Loan and Joint Water and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA+/Aa2      2,000,000        2,361,600  

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 pre-refunded 7/1/2018 (San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project)

   AA+/Aa2      1,420,000        1,491,270  

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2031 (2007 NMFA Loan and Joint Water and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA+/Aa2      500,000        578,115  

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (2007 NMFA Loan and Joint Water and Sewer System Improvements)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,149,890  

a Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2017

   AAA/Aaa      500,000        503,985  

Albuquerque Municipal School District No. 12 GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2019 (Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa1      3,585,000        3,904,997  

Albuquerque Municipal School District No. 12 GO, 4.00% due 8/1/2029 (Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa1      1,300,000        1,387,204  

Albuquerque Municipal School District No. 12 GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2031 (Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,171,490  

Bernalillo County, 5.00% due 4/1/2021 (Government Services; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,214,560  

Bernalillo County, 5.25% due 10/1/2022 (Government Services; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa2      3,170,000        3,755,309  

Bernalillo County, 5.25% due 10/1/2023 (Government Services; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa2      1,275,000        1,530,051  

Bernalillo County, 5.25% due 10/1/2025 (Government Services; Insured: AMBAC)

   AAA/Aa2      3,850,000        4,661,156  

Bernalillo County, 5.25% due 4/1/2027 (Government Services)

   AAA/Aa2      300,000        358,698  

Bernalillo County, 5.70% due 4/1/2027 (Government Services)

   AAA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,676,950  

Bernalillo County, 5.70% due 4/1/2027 (Government Services; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AAA/Aa2      815,000        994,390  

Carlsbad Municipal School District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2018 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,000,000        1,054,410  

Carlsbad Municipal School District GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2023 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      1,650,000        1,955,365  

Central New Mexico Community College GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2020 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA+/Aa1      1,375,000        1,541,595  

Central New Mexico Community College GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2021 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA+/Aa1      1,435,000        1,646,949  

Central New Mexico Community College GO, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA+/Aa1      1,100,000        1,285,548  

Central New Mexico Community College GO, 4.00% due 8/15/2023 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA+/Aa1      1,920,000        2,096,736  

Cibola County, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (County Building Improvements)

   NR/A2      360,000        416,876  

Cibola County, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (County Building Improvements)

   NR/NR      355,000        411,086  

City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Lodgers’ Tax Obligation Reserve Fund)

   AAA/Aa2      1,340,000        1,448,312  

City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Lodgers’ Tax Obligation Reserve Fund)

   AAA/Aa2      3,000,000        3,242,490  

b City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (I-25/Paseo del Norte Interchange)

   AAA/Aa2      540,000        633,339  

City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (I-25/Paseo del Norte Interchange)

   AAA/Aa2      555,000        643,689  

City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2033 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AAA/Aa2      1,100,000        1,256,222  

City of Albuquerque, 5.00% due 7/1/2034 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AAA/Aa2      1,200,000        1,364,796  

a City of Albuquerque GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AAA/Aa1      1,360,000        1,612,008  

a City of Albuquerque GO, 5.00% due 7/1/2026 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   AAA/Aa1      870,000        1,068,238  

City of Farmington, 5.00% due 6/1/2017 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      530,000        533,551  

City of Farmington, 5.125% due 6/1/2018 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      570,000        572,058  

City of Farmington, 5.125% due 6/1/2019 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      645,000        647,264  

City of Farmington, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (San Juan Regional Medical Center)

   NR/A3      2,825,000        2,841,554  

City of Farmington, 4.70% due 5/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.-Four Corners Project)

   A-/A2      965,000        1,035,377  

City of Farmington, 4.70% due 9/1/2024 (Arizona Public Service Co.-Four Corners Project)

   A-/A2      4,000,000        4,291,680  

City of Farmington, 1.875% due 4/1/2029 put 4/1/2020 (Southern California Edison Co.-Four Corners Project)

   A/Aa3      3,000,000        3,000,450  

City of Gallup, 5.125% due 6/1/2017 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   NR/NR      140,000        140,851  

City of Gallup, 5.125% due 6/1/2019 (City Infrastructure Improvements)

   NR/NR      310,000        328,541  

City of Las Cruces, 4.00% due 6/1/2021 (Joint Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      100,000        110,230  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2021 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      730,000        804,183  

City of Las Cruces, 4.00% due 6/1/2022 (Joint Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      670,000        746,467  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2022 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      765,000        846,021  

City of Las Cruces, 4.00% due 6/1/2023 (Joint Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      695,000        779,797  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2023 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      800,000        883,688  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2024 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      840,000        926,772  

City of Las Cruces, 4.00% due 6/1/2025 (Joint Utility System)

   NR/Aa2      750,000        846,713  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2030 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      2,000,000        2,193,820  

City of Las Cruces, 5.00% due 6/1/2037 (NMFA Loan)

   NR/Aa3      5,000,000        5,457,100  

City of Rio Rancho, 2.00% due 5/15/2017 (Water and Wastewater System)

   AA-/Aa3      100,000        100,134  

City of Roswell, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (Joint Water and Sewer Improvement; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      830,000        988,289  

City of Roswell, 5.00% due 6/1/2035 (Joint Water and Sewer Improvement; lnsured: BAM)

   AA/A1      580,000        652,535  

City of Roswell, 5.00% due 6/1/2036 (Joint Water and Sewer Improvement; Insured: BAM)

   AA/A1      640,000        718,432  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of Santa Fe, 4.00% due 6/1/2017 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

   AA+/NR    $ 100,000      $ 100,547  

City of Santa Fe, 4.50% due 5/15/2027 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

   BBB-/NR      3,275,000        3,368,043  

City of Santa Fe, 5.00% due 5/15/2034 (El Castillo Retirement Residences)

   BBB-/NR      1,465,000        1,500,790  

City of Santa Fe GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2028 (Public Facilities)

   AA+/NR      930,000        1,081,990  

City of Santa Fe GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2029 (Public Facilities)

   AA+/NR      950,000        1,098,514  

Colfax County, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Government Center Facility) (ETM)

   A-/NR      355,000        373,361  

Colfax County, 5.50% due 9/1/2029 pre-refunded 9/1/2019 (Government Center Facility)

   A-/NR      2,510,000        2,766,898  

County of Los Alamos, 4.875% due 6/1/2018 (Public Facilities)

   AA+/A1      500,000        522,320  

County of Los Alamos, 5.625% due 6/1/2023 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (Public Facilities)

   AA+/A1      1,000,000        1,054,160  

County of Los Alamos, 5.75% due 6/1/2024 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (Public Facilities)

   AA+/A1      3,000,000        3,166,800  

County of Los Alamos, 5.75% due 6/1/2025 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (Public Facilities)

   AA+/A1      1,000,000        1,055,600  

Farmington Municipal School District No. 5 GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2019 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      600,000        655,692  

Government of Guam, 5.375% due 12/1/2024 pre-refunded 12/1/2019 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility)

   BBB+/NR      2,000,000        2,212,980  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2031 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      2,500,000        2,650,725  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2033 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      2,500,000        2,626,675  

Grant County, 5.50% due 7/1/2020 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA-/Aa2      1,565,000        1,647,209  

b Grant County, 5.50% due 7/1/2021 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA-/Aa2      1,655,000        1,741,937  

Grant County, 5.50% due 7/1/2022 (State Dept. of Health-Ft. Bayard Project)

   AA-/Aa2      1,745,000        1,836,665  

Guam Power Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2026 (Electric Power System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      2,000,000        2,260,380  

Las Cruces School District No. 2 GO, 2.00% due 8/1/2018 (New Mexico SD Credit Enhancement Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      630,000        638,694  

b New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 4.00% due 9/1/2017 (Student Loans)

   NR/Aaa      1,150,000        1,165,134  

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2019 (Student Loans)

   AAA/Aaa      1,000,000        1,096,600  

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 5.00% due 12/1/2022 (Student Loans)

   AAA/Aaa      3,000,000        3,338,310  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2017 (State Highway Infrastructure)

   AA/Aa2      250,000        257,383  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2022 (The Public Project Revolving Fund Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa2      1,300,000        1,310,582  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2024 (The Public Project Revolving Fund Program; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA+/Aa2      7,000,000        7,061,530  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2026 (State Highway Infrastructure)

   AA/Aa2      1,220,000        1,436,099  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 0.90% due 12/15/2026 put 4/7/2017 (The Public Project Revolving Fund Program; LOC: State Street Bank & Trust) (weekly demand notes)

   AA-/Aa1      200,000        200,000  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2027 (State Highway Infrastructure)

   AA/Aa2      1,195,000        1,396,692  

New Mexico Finance Authority, 5.00% due 6/15/2031 (The Public Project Revolving Fund Program)

   AA+/Aa2      1,000,000        1,153,120  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 6.00% due 8/1/2023 pre-refunded 8/1/2018 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

   AA/Aa3      6,000,000        6,391,560  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 8/1/2031 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

   AA/Aa3      600,000        682,662  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 7/1/2032 (Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group)

   NR/NR      2,000,000        2,083,160  

New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, 5.00% due 8/1/2039 (Presbyterian Healthcare Services)

   AA/Aa3      3,000,000        3,174,480  

New Mexico Housing Authority, 5.30% due 12/1/2022 (El Paseo Apartments; Insured: AMBAC) (AMT)

   NR/NR      525,000        525,347  

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   A+/A1      590,000        652,280  

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2023 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   A+/A1      685,000        770,700  

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   A+/A1      525,000        584,315  

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   A+/A1      505,000        560,752  

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 5.00% due 7/1/2028 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,500,000        1,661,115  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2023 (HERO SFM Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/ FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      410,000        417,310  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 5.375% due 7/1/2023 (Saver SFM Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/ FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      175,000        175,672  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 4.625% due 3/1/2028 (NIBP SFM Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/ FHLMC)

   AA+/NR      925,000        974,978  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 5.50% due 7/1/2028 (HERO SFM Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/ FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      900,000        912,618  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 5.60% due 7/1/2028 (Saver SFM Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/ FHLMC) (AMT)

   AA+/NR      160,000        162,466  

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 5.40% due 9/1/2029 (Saver SFM Loan Program; Collateralized: GNMA/FNMA/ FHLMC)

   AA+/NR      465,000        482,252  

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 6.00% due 6/1/2021 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      370,000        402,460  

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 0.92% due 6/1/2026 put 4/7/2017 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements; SPA: U.S. Bank, N.A.) (weekly demand notes)

   AA/Aa2      4,500,000        4,500,000  

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 4.50% due 6/1/2034 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,652,550  

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 4.50% due 6/1/2035 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,646,295  

Regents of the University of New Mexico, 4.50% due 6/1/2036 (Campus Buildings Acquisition & Improvements)

   AA/Aa2      1,500,000        1,642,560  

Rio Rancho Public School District No. 94 GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2017 (State Aid Withholding)

   NR/Aa2      2,530,000        2,547,685  

San Juan County, 4.00% due 6/15/2017 (County Capital Improvements)

   A+/A2      500,000        503,250  

San Juan County, 5.00% due 6/15/2028 (County Capital Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,280,000        1,461,888  

San Juan County, 5.00% due 6/15/2030 (County Capital Improvements)

   A+/A1      1,365,000        1,543,583  

Santa Fe County, 5.00% due 2/1/2018 (County Correctional System; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      205,000        210,256  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Santa Fe County, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (County Courthouse and Other Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa2      $ 1,400,000      $ 1,465,520  

Santa Fe County, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 pre-refunded 6/1/2018 (County Courthouse and Other Public Facilities)

     AA+/Aa2        1,535,000        1,606,838  

Santa Fe County, 6.00% due 2/1/2027 (County Correctional System; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        1,520,000        1,829,913  

Santa Fe County GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2025 (County Buildings & Facilities)

     AA+/NR        1,250,000        1,505,987  

Santa Fe County GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2026 (County Buildings & Facilities)

     AA+/NR        640,000        763,597  

Santa Fe County GRT, 5.00% due 6/1/2027 (County Buildings & Facilities)

     AA+/NR        275,000        323,513  

Santa Fe Public School District GO, 3.00% due 8/1/2017 (Santa Fe County School Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/Aa1        400,000        403,076  

State of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (Educational Facilities)

     AA-/Aa2        4,000,000        4,468,040  

State of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2022 pre-refunded 7/1/2019 (Capital Improvements)

     AA-/Aa2        350,000        380,002  

State of New Mexico, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Educational Facilities)

     AA-/Aa2        2,000,000        2,410,320  

Taos Municipal School District No. 1 GO, 5.00% due 9/1/2021 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     NR/Aa2        520,000        597,319  

Town of Silver City, 2.00% due 12/1/2018 (Joint Utility System Improvement; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        260,000        263,435  

Town of Silver City, 2.00% due 12/1/2019 (Joint Utility System Improvement; Insured: BAM)

     AA/NR        265,000        270,228  

Town of Silver City, 4.00% due 6/1/2029 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

     A+/NR        1,000,000        1,034,240  

Town of Silver City, 4.25% due 6/1/2032 (Public Facility Capital Projects)

     A+/NR        1,050,000        1,083,537  

Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 4.50% due 9/1/2040 (Albuquerque Academy)

     A/NR        3,000,000        3,111,420  

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 6.625% due 10/1/2029 (Diageo Project)

     NR/Caa2        2,500,000        2,068,750  

Zuni Public School District, 5.00% due 8/1/2028 (Teacher Housing Projects)

     A/NR        1,600,000        1,774,464  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 96.16% (Cost $191,002,386)

         $ 197,328,321  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 3.84%

           7,882,084  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 205,210,405  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a When-issued security.
b Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FHLMC    Insured by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
FNMA    Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA    Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association
GO    General Obligation
GRT    Gross Receipts Tax
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $191,002,386) (Note 3)

   $ 197,328,321  

Cash

     8,879,594  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     91,509  

Interest receivable

     2,560,202  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     622  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     208,860,248  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     3,157,868  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     260,428  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     141,004  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     52,818  

Dividends payable

     37,725  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     3,649,843  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 205,210,405  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (25,896

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     6,325,935  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (1,250,641

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     200,161,007  
  

 

 

 
   $ 205,210,405  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($123,411,401 applicable to 9,304,084 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.26  

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.27  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.53  
  

 

 

 

Class D Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($24,257,877 applicable to 1,827,900 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.27  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($57,541,127 applicable to 4,339,943 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.26  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $976,559)

   $ 3,561,201  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     532,261  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     79,759  

Class D Shares

     15,855  

Class I Shares

     14,980  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     159,518  

Class D Shares

     60,127  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     29,701  

Class D Shares

     5,352  

Class I Shares

     13,044  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     600  

Class D Shares

     315  

Class I Shares

     215  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     25,810  

Professional fees

     23,246  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     3,608  

Trustee fees

     5,221  

Other expenses

     14,239  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     983,851  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (1,356
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     982,495  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     2,578,706  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (96,257

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (6,844,847
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (6,941,104
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (4,362,398
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 2,578,706     $ 5,145,164  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (96,257     (8,510

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (6,844,847     2,102,714  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (4,362,398     7,239,368  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (1,504,624     (3,030,645

Class D Shares

     (270,641     (560,708

Class I Shares

     (803,441     (1,553,811

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (9,238,640     (4,494,643

Class D Shares

     (3,368,169     (727,598

Class I Shares

     (6,316,883     7,352,843  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (25,864,796     4,224,806  

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     231,075,201       226,850,395  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 205,210,405     $ 231,075,201  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (25,896   $ (25,896

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal and New Mexico state individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class D, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class D shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase or redemption, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 191,002,386  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 7,434,781  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (1,108,846
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 6,325,935  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $6,818. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $1,147,566, (of which $87,413 are short-term and $1,060,153 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carry-forwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities Municipal Bonds

   $ 197,328,321      $ —        $ 197,328,321      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 197,328,321      $ —        $ 197,328,321      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.500

Next $500 million

     0.450  

Next $500 million

     0.400  

Next $500 million

     0.350  

Over $2 billion

     0.275  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was 0.50% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $3,608 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $297 from the sale of Class A shares.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 or 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class D shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class D shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class D shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class D shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before February 1, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $966 for Class A shares, $381 for Class D shares, and $9 for Class I shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisors is approximately 8.41%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $2,586,402 in purchases and $3,608,794 in sales.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED      YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)      SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES      AMOUNT      SHARES      AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

           

Shares sold

     403,185      $ 5,382,784        915,431      $ 12,528,291  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     98,285        1,306,585        188,232        2,574,787  

Shares repurchased

     (1,198,986      (15,928,009      (1,432,981      (19,597,721
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (697,516    $ (9,238,640      (329,318    $ (4,494,643
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class D Shares

           

Shares sold

     229,652      $ 3,055,016        309,896      $ 4,243,840  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     18,624        247,758        38,634        528,742  

Shares repurchased

     (503,069      (6,670,943      (402,304      (5,500,180
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (254,793    $ (3,368,169      (53,774    $ (727,598
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class I Shares

           

Shares sold

     619,401      $ 8,220,823        673,041      $ 9,199,727  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     55,944        743,576        105,479        1,442,583  

Shares repurchased

     (1,153,691      (15,281,282      (241,095      (3,289,467
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (478,346    $ (6,316,883      537,425      $ 7,352,843  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $9,204,707 and $22,432,375, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, diversification risk, and the risk of investing mainly in the obligations primarily originating in a single state. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED &
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 13.67       0.16       (0.41     (0.25     (0.16   —       (0.16   $13.26     2.36 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      (1.85   4.62   $ 123,411  

2016(c)

  $ 13.55       0.30       0.12       0.42       (0.30   —       (0.30   $13.67     2.18       0.97       0.97       0.97       3.11     6.80   $ 136,743  

2015(c)

  $ 13.60       0.34       (0.05     0.29       (0.34   —       (0.34   $13.55     2.50       0.98       0.98       0.98       2.15     19.01   $ 139,939  

2014(c)

  $ 13.35       0.39       0.25       0.64       (0.39   —       (0.39   $13.60     2.87       0.97       0.97       0.97       4.83     10.79   $ 143,994  

2013(c)

  $ 13.95       0.38       (0.60     (0.22     (0.38   —       (0.38   $13.35     2.76       0.96       0.95       0.96       (1.61   11.78   $ 148,499  

2012(c)

  $ 13.72       0.41       0.24       0.65       (0.41   (0.01)     (0.42   $13.95     2.95       0.95       0.95       0.95       4.80     11.66   $ 187,578  

CLASS D SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.68       0.14       (0.41     (0.27     (0.14   —       (0.14   $13.27     2.13 (d)      1.21 (d)      1.21 (d)      1.21 (d)      (1.95   4.62   $ 24,258  

2016

  $ 13.55       0.28       0.12       0.40       (0.27   —       (0.27   $13.68     1.94       1.21       1.21       1.21       2.94     6.80   $ 28,489  

2015

  $ 13.61       0.31       (0.06     0.25       (0.31   —       (0.31   $13.55     2.27       1.20       1.20       1.20       1.84     19.01   $ 28,953  

2014

  $ 13.36       0.35       0.25       0.60       (0.35   —       (0.35   $13.61     2.60       1.23       1.23       1.23       4.55     10.79   $ 28,438  

2013

  $ 13.96       0.34       (0.59     (0.25     (0.35   —       (0.35   $13.36     2.51       1.21       1.21       1.22       (1.85   11.78   $ 28,858  

2012

  $ 13.72       0.37       0.26       0.63       (0.38   (0.01)     (0.39   $13.96     2.71       1.18       1.18       1.22       4.62     11.66   $ 31,984  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.67       0.18       (0.41     (0.23     (0.18   —       (0.18   $13.26     2.68 (d)      0.66 (d)      0.66 (d)      0.66 (d)      (1.69   4.62   $ 57,541  

2016

  $ 13.54       0.35       0.12       0.47       (0.34   —       (0.34   $13.67     2.52       0.63       0.63       0.63       3.53     6.80   $ 65,843  

2015

  $ 13.59       0.38       (0.05     0.33       (0.38   —       (0.38   $13.54     2.80       0.65       0.65       0.65       2.48     19.01   $ 57,958  

2014

  $ 13.35       0.43       0.24       0.67       (0.43   —       (0.43   $13.59     3.19       0.65       0.64       0.65       5.09     10.79   $ 37,380  

2013

  $ 13.95       0.43       (0.61     (0.18     (0.42   —       (0.42   $13.35     3.09       0.61       0.61       0.61       (1.29   11.78   $ 25,590  

2012

  $ 13.71       0.46       0.25       0.71       (0.46   (0.01)     (0.47   $13.95     3.30       0.61       0.61       0.61       5.24     11.66   $ 38,099  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 981.52      $ 4.88  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.98  

CLASS D SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 980.47      $ 5.97  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.91      $ 6.08  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 983.12      $ 3.27  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.63      $ 3.34  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.99%; D: 1.21%; I: 0.66%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task—our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

 

To receive shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements electronically, go to www.thornburg.com/edelivery.

 

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

  LOGO
 
Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH178


 

Semi-Annual Report March 31, 2017 THORNBURG NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND

LOGO

 


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it. At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured . We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals . Flexible Perspective Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value . Collaboration Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results . Portfolio Construction Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention . CONVICTION Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection . UNCONVENTIONAL Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point . Structured for Excellence How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured . TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg New York

Intermediate Municipal Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     10  

Statement of Operations

     11  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     12  

Notes to Financial Statements

     13  

Financial Highlights

     18  

Expense Example

     20  

Other Information

     21  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     22  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   THNYX    885-215-665

Class I

   TNYIX    885-216-705

Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for Class A. Class I shares may not be available to all investors.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Funds are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

  March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund. The net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares decreased by 46 cents to $12.94 per share during the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. If you were with us the entire period, you received dividends of 16.12 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 16.21 cents per share. Dividends were higher for Class I shares to account for varying class-specific expenses. The Class A shares of your Fund underperformed the index with a negative 2.23% total return (without sales charge) for the six months ended March 31, 2017, compared to the negative 1.94% return for the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index.

The Fund’s duration as well as curve positioning added 0.61% to relative performance. The Fund’s credit allocations detracted 0.09%, while other risk factors detracted 0.33%. Fund expenses accounted for the remaining differences.

The Municipal Bond Market

After a few years of relative quiet in the municipal bond market, things heated up following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. While stocks were rallying, bond prices, even municipal bond prices, came under pressure. Bond yields initially rose after the election based on expectations for greater infrastructure spending, stronger growth and higher inflation. The uptick in rates led mutual fund investors to sell their shares, which caused municipal bond mutual funds to sell their bonds to meet those redemptions. After significant inflows in January to September of 2016, investors pulled $26 billion from municipal bond funds in November and December, some of which was related to tax-loss selling.

When the calendar turned in 2017, these outflows slowed and the municipal bond market produced positive returns. A contributing factor to positive returns was a decline in municipal bond issuance, as during the first quarter of 2017, the supply of new municipal bonds declined by 12% from the same time last year.

The value metrics we use at Thornburg suggest that the municipal bond market continues to price in the rosiest of scenarios moving forward, as investors have been pushed out of the risk spectrum. That is why we have Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund positioned in the lower end of its respective risk spectrum. In this environment, we continue to keep duration shorter, credit quality higher and we maintain higher levels of reserves.

Inside the Risk Metrics

Real yields, which indicate how much yield over inflation investors are being paid to own municipal bonds, increased over the six-month period. As of September 30, 2016, 10-year AAA general obligation (GO) bonds were yielding 1.64% and the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index (PCE) was running at 1.70%, so investors were earning less than inflation. By the end of February 2017, the yield on 10-year AAA GO bonds had increased to 2.30%, while Core PCE was running at 1.80%. While certainly more interesting at the end of the period, the 0.5% real yield was significantly less than the average of 2% investors have earned over the past 20 years.

The second thing to consider is credit spreads, which reflect the incremental yield an investor earns from owning a lower-rated credit versus a higher-rated credit, and which today remain narrow. As of March 31, 2017, an investor earned about 1.28% more for owning a 10-year BBB revenue bond versus a 10-year AAA GO bond. That is slightly higher than the average 0.75% an investor earned between 1994 and 2007. However, in 2007, approximately 50% of the new-issue municipal bond market was insured by AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers. Today, there are no AAA/AAA municipal bond insurers, and insurance coverage generally accounts for only 6% to 8% of the new-issue municipal bond market.

Finally, the slope of the yield curve, which tracks how much incremental yield an investor earns by owning securities with longer maturities, is slightly flatter than historical averages. Currently, investors are earning about 1.4% more for owning a 10-year AAA GO municipal bond, versus a one-year AAA GO municipal bond. Since 1994, an investor earned on average almost 1.6% to extend maturities from one to 10 years.

The Economy and Tax Reform

The U.S. economy continued its slow recovery in 2016, growing at a rate of 1.6% for 2016 in aggregate.

Unemployment continued to tick down. During the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, the U.S. economy added 976,000 jobs and by the end of the period the unemployment rate had fallen to 4.5%. Inflation remained stable, with the Core PCE Index reading 1.75% through March, below the Fed’s 2% target range.

Taken in aggregate, the economy continues to grow, jobs are being added and inflation has remained contained to date. In an effort to keep the economy in check, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the Fed funds rate in December of 2016, and again in March of 2017.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
  

 

The economic health of the municipal bond market appears steady with a couple of notable exceptions. The drama in Puerto Rico is still playing out; the only winners are the consultants and lawyers hired by all sides.

New York’s economic health is still quite good. For the period from Q4 2015 to Q4 2016 (latest data available) personal income is up 2.98%, employment is up 1.34%, home prices are up 4.46% and state tax revenues are up 121%. All in all the empire state seems on firm footing, excelsior!

Tax reform is the second highest priority of President Trump’s and the Republican-led House agenda—second only to health care reform. The most important items in the tax proposals for the owners of municipal bonds (individuals as well as corporations) are those relevant to investment income. By lowering the effective tax rate on competing sources of income, prices of municipal bonds would most likely fall (yields would increase) to become more competitive with these alternative sources of income.

President Trump’s tax reform proposal (released Thursday, April 27, 2017) called for the elimination of the deduction for state and local taxes on an individual’s federal tax return. This would, if adopted, have significant impacts for residents of high-tax states. New York is one of those states with a top marginal income tax rate of 8.82%. The near-term effects on the economy would be minimal, but long term, residents would have less money in their pockets to spend, the cost of residing in the state would increase and might cause out-migration and lower growth.

Conclusion

We continue to run this portfolio as an actively managed laddered portfolio. Laddering a portfolio is a simple way to diversify its investment along its entire investment universe. While past performance does not guarantee future results, our study showed that this structure outperformed other structures around 60% of the time and added 0.15% to 0.25% of total return annually from 1997 through 2016.* Our view is that the current investment environment is not compensating investors enough to take on extra risk, so we have positioned our portfolios at the lower end of their risk spectrums.

Thank you for your continued trust in us.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO
Christopher Ryon, CFA    Nicholos Venditti, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director

 

* We examined three hypothetical portfolios of bonds from December 1997 to December 2016. One using a laddering strategy, one using a barbell strategy, and a third using a bullet strategy. For the laddering strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–12 Year Municipal Index was used as a proxy, since, similar to a ladder, it contains bonds relatively evenly spread across all maturities within the index. The barbell strategy is a duration management technique wherein bonds are clustered at the two extremes of a maturity range. For the barbell strategy, the BofA Merrill Lynch 1–3 Year Municipal Index and BofA Merrill Lynch 8–12 Year Municipal Index were combined. The two indices were weighted in such a way as to give them the same duration as the broader 1–12 Year Index, and each year the portfolio was re-weighted back to the original index weights. This was done to make the two portfolios duration-neutral so that the impact of the strategy chosen could be isolated. The bullet strategy invests at the duration midpoint of the portfolio, therefore the BofA Merrill Lynch 6–8 Year Index was used to represent the bullet strategy. For additional information, see www.thornburg.com/whyladder. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 9/5/97)

          

Without sales charge

     -0.83     2.14     2.10     3.45     3.83

With sales charge

     -2.79     1.47     1.69     3.24     3.72

I Shares (Incep: 2/1/10)

     -0.51     2.47     2.43     —         3.49

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

Annualized Distribution Yield

     2.44

SEC Yield

     1.00

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 2.00%. There is no sales charge for Class I shares. As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.03%; I shares, 0.72%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: A shares, 0.99%; I shares, 0.67%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus. Without the fee waivers and expense reimbursements, the Annualized Distribution yield would have been 2.35%, and the SEC yield would have been 0.91%.

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Glossary

The BofA Merrill Lynch 3-15 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 15 years.

The BofA Merrill Lynch indices used in the Ladder vs Barbell & Bullet study are model portfolios of municipal obligations throughout the United States, with maturities ranging either from one to three years, six to eight years, eight to twelve years, or one to twelve years. These indices are subsets of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have at least a one-year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and an investment grade rating.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Insured Bonds – Individual bonds are sometimes insured by private companies. The insurance guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond issue if the issuer defaults. Mutual funds are not insured, even if the underlying bonds are insured.

Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (Core PCE) – Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Index is a measure of the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index that excludes the more volatile and seasonal food and energy prices.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Fed Funds Rate – The interest rate at which a depository institution lends immediately available funds (balances at the Federal Reserve) to another depository institution overnight.

General Obligation Bond (GO) – A municipal bond backed by the credit and “taxing power” of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Revenue Bond – A bond on which the debt service is payable solely from the revenue generated from the operation of the project being financed or a category of facilities, or from other non-tax sources.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City individual income taxes as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with preservation of capital.

The secondary goal of the Fund is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios.

The Fund offers New York investors double (or for New York City residents triple) tax-free yields in a laddered municipal bond portfolio with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally three to 10 years (may be subject to Alternative Minimum Tax). Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion of the portfolio matures each year. Cash from maturing bonds, if not needed for other purposes, is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the ladder. We regard the strategy as a good compromise for managing different types of risk.

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     62  

Effective Duration

     4.3 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     7.3 Yrs  

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

LOGO

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

LOGO

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds. Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s municipal portfolios used the highest rating available from either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service.

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

LOGO

Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents and other.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2025 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2    $ 400,000      $ 405,368  

City of New York GO, 5.00% due 8/1/2030 (City Budget Financial Management)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,148,550  

City of New York GO, 0.95% due 4/1/2042 put 4/3/2017 (City Budget Financial Management; LOC: Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) (daily demand notes)

   AA+/Aa1      1,200,000        1,200,000  

County of Nassau GO, 5.00% due 4/1/2026 (Insured: BAM)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,144,500  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Health Quest Systems, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      535,000        590,758  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2022 (Health Quest Systems, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      510,000        560,526  

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, 5.25% due 5/1/2025 pre-refunded 5/1/2019 (Buffalo City School District)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,085,310  

Government of Guam, 5.375% due 12/1/2024 pre-refunded 12/1/2019 (Layon Solid Waste Disposal Facility)

   BBB+/NR      1,000,000        1,106,490  

Government of Guam, 5.00% due 11/15/2033 (Various Capital Projects)

   A/NR      2,000,000        2,101,340  

Guam Waterworks Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2028 (Water and Wastewater System)

   A-/Baa2      500,000        548,070  

Hempstead Town Local Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2028 (Hofstra University)

   A/A2      500,000        554,450  

Long Island Power Authority, 5.25% due 9/1/2029 (Electric System Capital Improvements)

   AA/A3      645,000        773,232  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 6.25% due 11/15/2023 pre-refunded 11/15/2018

   NR/NR      800,000        867,576  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 6.25% due 11/15/2023 pre-refunded 11/15/2018

   NR/NR      10,000        10,845  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 6.25% due 11/15/2023

   AA-/A1      190,000        206,042  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2028 (Monroe Community College Association, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      250,000        283,570  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., 5.00% due 1/15/2029 (Monroe Community College Association, Inc.; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      300,000        338,505  

Nassau County IDA, 4.75% due 3/1/2026 pre-refunded 3/1/2020 (New York Institute of Technology)

   BBB+/Baa2      1,000,000        1,099,130  

Nassau County Sewer & Storm Water Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2021 (Sewerage and Storm Water Resource Facilities)

   AAA/Aa3      275,000        317,831  

Nassau County Sewer & Storm Water Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2028 (Sewerage and Storm Water Resource Facilities)

   AAA/Aa3      400,000        472,048  

Nassau County Sewer & Storm Water Finance Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2031 (Sewerage and Storm Water Resource Facilities)

   AAA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,162,580  

New York City Health and Hospital Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2020 (Healthcare Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      770,000        850,804  

New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. GO, 5.00% due 2/15/2025 (Healthcare Facilities Improvements)

   A+/Aa3      1,000,000        1,085,250  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2020 (Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa2      1,000,000        1,067,870  

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, 5.25% due 12/1/2018 (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) (ETM)

   A+/A2      175,000        187,275  

New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, 5.00% due 4/15/2018 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,040,350  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2018 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      475,000        487,816  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 10/1/2018 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      775,000        824,212  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2020 (NYSARC, Inc. Developmental Disability Programs)

   NR/Aa2      1,175,000        1,304,555  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2022 (St. John’s University; Insured: Natl-Re)

   AA-/A3      1,000,000        1,174,010  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 1/15/2023 (Municipal Health Facilities)

   AA-/Aa3      1,000,000        1,031,700  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 (School District Financing Program) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA-/NR      575,000        679,845  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2023 pre-refunded 10/1/2017 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/A2      400,000        408,548  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home; Insured: SONYMA)

   NR/Aa1      1,000,000        1,002,270  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2024 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      1,540,000        1,625,408  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2024 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM) (State Aid Withholding)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,146,930  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Assoc.)

   NR/NR      1,105,000        1,160,327  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 7/1/2027 (Columbia University Teachers College)

   A+/A1      750,000        843,270  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 7/1/2027 (Health Quest Systems; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A3      500,000        505,210  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2027 (Metropolitan Transportation Authority & State Urban

        

Development Corp.)

   AAA/Aa1      2,500,000        2,888,725  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.00% due 10/1/2028 (School District Financing Program; Insured: AGM)

   AA/NR      200,000        233,926  

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.25% due 5/1/2030 pre-refunded 5/1/2019 (North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical)

   A-/A3      1,000,000        1,085,310  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 5/1/2019 (New NY Bridge)

   A-/A3      2,000,000        2,156,320  

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.00% due 4/1/2022 pre-refunded 10/01/17 (Multi-Year Highway and Bridge Capital Program)

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,021,170  

New York State Urban Development Corp., 5.25% due 1/1/2021

   AA/NR      1,000,000        1,076,070  

Onondaga Civic Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2021 (Le Moyne College)

   NR/Baa2      1,000,000        1,083,720  

Onondaga Civic Development Corp., 5.50% due 12/1/2031 (State University of New York Upstate Medical University)

   A+/NR      1,000,000        1,144,490  

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, 5.00% due 8/15/2022 (Insured: AGM)

   AA/Aa3      1,000,000        1,015,820  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., 5.00% due 10/15/2029 (New York Local Government Assistance Corp.)

   AAA/Aa1      250,000        294,858  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., 5.00% due 10/15/2030 (New York Local Government Assistance Corp.)

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,176,370  

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., 5.00% due 10/15/2031 (New York Local Government Assistance Corp.)

   AAA/Aa1      1,000,000        1,171,550  

Syracuse Industrial Development Agency, 5.25% due 5/1/2026 (Syracuse City School District)

   AA/Aa2      2,150,000        2,440,443  

Tobacco Settlement Asset Securitization Corp., 5.00% due 6/1/2022

   A/NR      1,000,000        1,133,140  

Town of Amherst Development Corp., 5.00% due 10/1/2020 (University at Buffalo Foundation Facility-Student Housing; Insured: AGM)

   AA/A2      1,000,000        1,107,530  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2025 pre-refunded 11/15/2017 (MTA Bridges and Tunnels)

     AA-/Aa3      $ 1,410,000      $ 1,446,900  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2028 (MTA Bridges and Tunnels)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,161,980  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2029 (MTA Bridges and Tunnels)

     AA-/Aa3        1,000,000        1,152,200  

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2019 (One, Two and Three U.N. Plaza)

     NR/A1        230,000        249,019  

United Nations Development Corp., 5.00% due 7/1/2025 (One, Two and Three U.N. Plaza)

     NR/A1        710,000        766,402  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2029 (Long Island Power Authority-Electric Service)

     AAA/Aaa        1,000,000        1,168,420  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, 5.00% due 12/15/2030 (Long Island Power Authority-Electric Service)

     AAA/Aaa        1,000,000        1,164,220  

West Seneca Central School District GO, 5.00% due 11/15/2023 (Facilities Improvements; Insured: BAM) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/A2        1,300,000        1,533,467  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.20% (Cost $56,949,523)

         $ 60,074,421  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.80%

           1,101,783  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 61,176,204  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
BAM    Insured by Build America Mutual Insurance Co.
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
GO    General Obligation
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
SONYMA    State of New York Mortgage Authority

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $56,949,523) (Note 3)

   $ 60,074,421  

Cash

     208,328  

Receivable for investments sold

     205,000  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     205,822  

Interest receivable

     881,195  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     215  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     61,574,981  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     301,972  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     33,526  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     43,335  

Dividends payable

     19,944  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     398,777  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 61,176,204  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (16,847

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     3,124,898  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (660,190

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     58,728,343  
  

 

 

 
   $ 61,176,204  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($38,055,744 applicable to 2,940,422 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 12.94  

Maximum sales charge, 2.00% of offering price

     0.26  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.20  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($23,120,460 applicable to 1,786,461 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 12.94  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $303,551)

   $ 1,163,190  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     168,037  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     25,921  

Class I Shares

     6,435  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     51,842  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     14,511  

Class I Shares

     13,066  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     83  

Class I Shares

     83  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     14,745  

Professional fees

     21,099  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     1,213  

Trustee fees

     1,546  

Other expenses

     9,402  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     327,983  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (36,585
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     291,398  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     871,792  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (167,322

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,506,644
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (2,673,966
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (1,802,174
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 871,792     $ 1,815,241  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (167,322     (13,529

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,506,644     1,336,245  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (1,802,174     3,137,957  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (514,030     (1,033,774

Class I Shares

     (357,762     (781,467

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (5,402,332     (5,647,817

Class I Shares

     (7,254,761     745,159  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

     (15,331,059     (3,579,942

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     76,507,263       80,087,205  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 61,176,204     $ 76,507,263  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (16,847   $ (16,847

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to obtain as high a level of current income exempt from federal, New York State, and New York City individual income tax as is consistent, in the view of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), with the preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is to reduce expected changes in its share price compared to long-term bond portfolios. The Fund will invest primarily in municipal obligations within the state of New York.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A and Institutional Class (“Class I”) shares. Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee and (ii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 56,949,523  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 3,200,025  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (75,127
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 3,124,898  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $13,529. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $479,338, (of which $127,505 are short-term and $351,833 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carry-forwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 60,074,421      $ —        $  60,074,421      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 60,074,421      $ —        $ 60,074,421      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.500

Next $500 million

     0.450  

Next $500 million

     0.400  

Next $500 million

     0.350  

Over $2 billion

     0.275  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was 0.50% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $1,213 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $15 from the sale of Class A shares.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $20,401 for Class A shares and $16,184 for Class I shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $1,026,217 in sales.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     159,293     $ 2,061,617       249,737     $ 3,332,694  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     30,622       397,347       60,467       808,135  

Shares repurchased

     (607,787     (7,861,296     (733,326     (9,788,646
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (417,872   $ (5,402,332     (423,122   $ (5,647,817
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     283,544     $ 3,673,274       602,854     $ 8,053,470  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     27,270       353,999       58,096       776,695  

Shares repurchased

     (874,543     (11,282,034     (605,034     (8,085,006
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (563,729   $ (7,254,761     55,916     $ 745,159  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $1,317,732 and $11,275,426, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, diversification risk, and the risk of investing mainly in the obligations primarily originating in a single state. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS    

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

 

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
   

NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+

  NET
REALIZED &
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
   

TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS

  DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED

GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT

INCOME
(LOSS)
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE

REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND
NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
   

TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)

  PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS
AT END OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 13.40     0.16     (0.46   (0.30)     (0.16   —       (0.16   $12.94     2.48 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.09 (d)    (2.23)     2.05     $ 38,056  

2016(c)

  $ 13.18     0.29     0.22     0.51     (0.29   —       (0.29   $13.40     2.18       0.96       0.96       1.03     3.91     7.02     $ 45,009  

2015(c)

  $ 13.22     0.29     (0.04   0.25     (0.29   —       (0.29   $13.18     2.16       0.98       0.98       1.05     1.87     7.72     $ 49,845  

2014(c)

  $ 12.93     0.30     0.29     0.59     (0.30   —       (0.30   $13.22     2.27       0.99       0.99       1.05     4.59     14.12     $ 54,301  

2013(c)

  $ 13.44     0.34     (0.51   (0.17)     (0.34   —       (0.34   $12.93     2.54       0.99       0.99       1.05     (1.32)     11.31     $ 54,061  

2012(c)

  $ 12.93     0.37     0.51     0.88     (0.37   —       (0.37   $13.44     2.80       0.99       0.99       1.05     6.90     13.37     $ 55,862  

CLASS I SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.40     0.18     (0.46   (0.28)     (0.18   —       (0.18   $12.94     2.78 (d)      0.67 (d)      0.67 (d)      0.79 (d)    (2.07)     2.05     $ 23,120  

2016

  $ 13.18     0.33     0.22     0.55     (0.33   —       (0.33   $13.40     2.51       0.63       0.63       0.72     4.25     7.02     $ 31,498  

2015

  $ 13.22     0.33     (0.04   0.29     (0.33   —       (0.33   $13.18     2.47       0.67       0.67       0.76     2.19     7.72     $ 30,242  

2014

  $ 12.93     0.33     0.30     0.63     (0.34   —       (0.34   $13.22     2.57       0.67       0.67       0.73     4.93     14.12     $ 23,922  

2013

  $ 13.44     0.38     (0.51   (0.13)     (0.38   —       (0.38   $12.93     2.86       0.67       0.67       0.74     (1.00)     11.31     $ 7,060  

2012

  $ 12.92     0.41     0.52     0.93     (0.41   —       (0.41   $13.44     3.12       0.67       0.67       0.77     7.33     13.37     $ 4,707  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 31, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 977.74      $ 4.88  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 979.30      $ 3.30  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.60      $ 3.37  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.99%; I: 0.67%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task—our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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To receive shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements electronically, go to www.thornburg.com/edelivery.

 

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

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About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

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Semi-Annual Reports

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary and Schedule of Investments

  

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

     8  

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

     12  

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

     26  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     33  

Statements of Operations

     35  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

     37  

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

     38  

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

     39  

Notes to Financial Statements

     40  

Financial Highlights

  

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

     52  

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

     54  

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

     56  

Expense Examples

     58  

Other Information

     59  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     60  

 

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

   NASDAQ SYMBOLS    CUSIPS

Class A

   LTUSX    885-215-103

Class C

   LTUCX    885-215-830

Class I

   LTUIX    885-215-699

Class R3

   LTURX    885-215-491

Class R4

   LTUGX    885-216-747

Class R5

   LTGRX    885-216-861

LIMITED TERM INCOME FUND

    

Class A

   THIFX    885-215-509

Class C

   THICX    885-215-764

Class I

   THIIX    885-215-681

Class R3

   THIRX    885-215-483

Class R4

   THRIX    885-216-762

Class R5

   THRRX    885-216-853

LOW DURATION INCOME FUND

         

Class A

   TLDAX    885-216-812

Class I

   TLDIX    885-216-796

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Investments in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) may bear additional risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Funds are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

The laddering strategy does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 18, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund, Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund, and Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The net asset value (NAV) of a Class A share of Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund decreased by twenty-three cents in the period to $13.02, and if you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 9.17 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 9.19 cents per share. The NAV of a Class A share of Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund decreased thirteen cents in the period to $13.38. If you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 11.89 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 11.93 cents per share. The NAV of a Class A share of Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund decreased four cents to $12.42 per share. If you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 7.87 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 7.89 cents per share. Dividends per share varied for other share classes to account for varying class-specific expenses.

Combining income and change in price, Class A shares of Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund produced a total return of negative 1.04% (without sales charge) over the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index produced a total return of negative 1.65% over the same period. Class A shares of Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund produced a total return of negative 0.08% (without sales charge) over the six months ended March 31, 2017. The Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index produced a negative 1.30% total return over the same time period. Class A shares of Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund produced a total return of 0.31% (without sales charge) over the six months ended March 31, 2017. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond 1-3 Year Index produced a 0.03% total return over the same time period.

Over the last six months, markets have continued to remind investors that low-probability events sometimes occur, and that the general consensus can be quite wrong. However, even if investors had foreseen a Trump victory, could anyone have effectively repositioned their portfolios to address the equally surprising reaction to it across domestic and global markets? Market gloom lasted only hours before President-elect Trump gave a conciliatory speech on election night, igniting market enthusiasm. Stocks rallied and bonds sold off as investors became confident Trump’s pro-growth policies would be implemented by the Republican-dominated legislative branch.

Despite yields having bottomed in July 2016, many investors’ portfolios were caught off guard as yields rose faster than most expected. The Funds, while not immune to the rise in rates during this time, ultimately outperformed their respective benchmarks. Why? We do not make large bets on singular events. We take a balanced risk approach; regardless of election outcome, we didn’t believe Treasury curve pricing compensated appropriately for risk (low real return, low/negative term premium in the U.S. 10-year Treasury, etc.).

After yields backed up post-election, we added a bit of duration to the portfolios via U.S. Treasuries and Treasury Inflation Protected Securities as the risk-reward tradeoff became more favorable. As can be expected, we remain consistent in our philosophy of taking on incremental risk only when we believe that risk offers proper compensation. Given the move in U.S. Treasuries, one might have expected that corporate spreads widened as well, leading to a broader opportunity set in which to deploy capital. This has not happened broadly and credit spreads continue to remain quite tight. Currently, we believe that current spread compensation per unit of risk has yet to become attractive en masse.

The market however, continues to appear yield hungry although skittish around rates, as the Federal Reserve (the Fed) hiked short-term rates in March 2017, bringing the current count to three hikes during this cycle with more expected during the second half of 2017. Most investors will agree that quantitative easing (QE) from central banks around the world has both depressed risk-free yields and compressed risk-asset spreads. What then, will be the ultimate result of the inevitable unwinding? The truth is no one knows, and while we believe it can be completed in an orderly fashion—that is to say, we are unlikely to repeat taper tantrums—we ultimately sit at low overall yields today. Said another way, if QE was a tailwind over the last few years, then negative QE should be a headwind going forward.

Risk markets have benefited from what some call the “Trump trade” (i.e., potential better business conditions due to lower and simpler taxes, reduced regulation, and more productive government spending). While we viewed markets’ reactions as a bit optimistic, there are reasons to be hopeful, especially with Republicans controlling the White House, Senate, and the House of Representatives. It’s too early, of course, to say that the market’s hope in policy-driven growth was misplaced, but the political environment remains notoriously difficult to navigate as evidenced by the failed repeal of the Affordable Care Act. And while sentiment and hard data had been strong to start the year, hard economic data appears to be weakening as of late. It is too early to tell if this weakness is just another bout of first quarter malaise, which seems to be an annual occurrence for the U.S. economy as of late, or a sign of deeper trouble to come. How the Fed responds and whether we

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

get positive and clear movement on the political front may ultimately determine the economy’s course in the short run. For now, uncertainty remains the order of the day, though markets certainly aren’t priced that way.

Remember, however, in deciding where to deploy capital, we attempt to discern how likely it is something will happen, what will happen, over what time period, and what the market is currently pricing in. While we clearly follow day-to-day developments when positioning the portfolios to meet their goals over time, we step back and consider the longer term and ultimately try to position the portfolio to perform well across market cycles.

In general, we remain disciplined and defensive regarding interest-rate and credit risk. Depending upon the mandate, we added modest exposure to relatively short-term investment grade floating-rate bonds. Where appropriate, given each portfolio’s guidelines, these additions came by way of various structures, including asset-backed securities and corporates—the common link being that, regardless of structure, they were backed by high-quality assets. But while neither interest rate nor credit risk is well compensated in the market today, we still are finding select opportunities to add interesting securities to the portfolios. For example, across the portfolios we added modest mortgage-backed securities exposure. In all instances these were high-quality short-term bonds. Additionally, they were structured to limit the potential range of pre-payment or extension risk outcomes, giving us confidence in their likely weighted average life. We also continue to take advantage of market pullbacks to add attractively priced risk assets to the market, though as suggested, these pullbacks have been fewer in number in recent months. Lastly, in keeping with the theme of defensive positioning, we ended the period with cash balances towards the higher end of their historical ranges, which we stand ready to deploy should opportunities present themselves.

We are pleased that Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund, I shares, was recognized by Lipper as the Best Short-Intermediate U.S. Government Fund for the three-year period as of 11/30/2016, among 25 funds. Lipper Fund Awards are granted annually to funds with the strongest risk-adjusted performance in their category (see page eight for additional information).

Thank you for your continued trust in us. We look forward to working hard to add value to your holdings.

Sincerely,

 

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Jason Brady, CFA    Lon R. Erickson, CFA    Jeff Klingelhofer, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
President, CEO, and Managing Director    Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS

 

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

  1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

A Shares (Incep: 11/16/87)

         

Without sales charge

    -0.46     0.96     0.70     2.70     4.87

With sales charge

    -1.94     0.46     0.39     2.54     4.82

C Shares (Incep: 9/1/94)

         

Without sales charge

    -0.73     0.68     0.41     2.42     3.77

With sales charge

    -1.22     0.68     0.41     2.42     3.77

I Shares (Incep: 7/5/96)

    -0.13     1.28     1.02     3.03     4.25

R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

    -0.52     0.89     0.62     2.64     2.43

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/14)

    -0.53     0.92     —         —         0.82

R5 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)

    -0.14     1.26     —         —         0.90

LIMITED TERM INCOME FUND

                             

A Shares (Incep: 10/1/92)

         

Without sales charge

    2.08     2.04     2.52     4.30     5.02

With sales charge

    0.57     1.54     2.22     4.14     4.96

C Shares (Incep: 9/1/94)

         

Without sales charge

    1.87     1.82     2.29     4.06     4.71

With sales charge

    1.37     1.82     2.29     4.06     4.71

I Shares (Incep: 7/5/96)

    2.45     2.41     2.89     4.66     5.23

R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

    1.96     1.93     2.42     4.24     3.75

R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/14)

    1.95     1.93     —         —         1.93

R5 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)

    2.29     2.28     —         —         2.66

LOW DURATION INCOME FUND

                             

A Shares (Incep: 12/30/13)

         

Without sales charge

    1.33     1.07     —         —         1.20

With sales charge

    -0.20     0.56     —         —         0.73

I Shares (Incep: 12/30/13)

    1.41     1.23     —         —         1.37

30-DAY YIELDS

(with sales charge)

 

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund, A Shares

  

Annualized Distribution Yield

     1.75

SEC Yield

     1.58

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund, A Shares

  

Annualized Distribution Yield

     1.75

SEC Yield

     1.65

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund, A Shares

  

Annualized Distribution Yield

     1.43

SEC Yield

     1.37

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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*    CPI data is as of 3/31/17.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 1.50%. Class C shares include a 0.50% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, Class R3, Class R4, and Class R5 shares. As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: Limited Term U.S. Government Fund A shares, 0.91%; C shares, 1.20%; I shares, 0.57%; R3 shares, 1.30%; R4 shares, 2.71%; R5 shares, 2.05%; Limited Term Income Fund A shares, 0.86%; C shares, 1.08%; I shares, 0.50%; R3 shares, 1.10%; R4 shares, 1.97%; R5 shares, 0.72%; and Low Duration Income Fund A shares, 1.74%; I shares, 1.18%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: For Limited Term U.S. Government Fund R3 shares, 0.99%; R4 shares, 0.99%; R5 shares, 0.67%. Limited Term Income Fund R3 shares, 0.99%; R4 shares, 0.99%; R5 shares, 0.67%. Low Duration Income Fund A shares, 0.70%; I shares, 0.50%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus. Without the fee waivers and expense reimbursements, the Annualized Distribution yield for Low Duration Income Fund A shares would have been 0.27%, and the SEC yield would have been 0.22%.

 

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Glossary

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

The Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index generally representative of all public obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities having maturities from one up to ten years.

The Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index generally representative of intermediate government and investment-grade corporate debt securities having maturities from one up to ten years.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Yr Aggregate Bond Index measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market with maturities between 1 and 3 years, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS, and CMBS.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Asset-backed Security (ABS) – A security whose value and income payments are derived from and collateralized (or “backed”) by a specified pool of underlying assets. The pool of assets is typically a group of small and illiquid assets that are unable to be sold individually. Pooling the assets into financial instruments allows them to be sold to general investors, a process called securitization, and allows the risk of investing in the underlying assets to be diversified because each security will represent a fraction of the total value of the diverse pool of underlying assets.

Basis Point (bp) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Bond Credit Ratings (Credit Quality) – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Floating-Rate Securities (Floater) – Debt instrument whose coupon rate adjusts with short-term interest rate changes.

Laddering – Laddering involves building a portfolio of bonds with staggered maturities so that a portion matures each year. Money that comes in from maturing bonds is typically invested in bonds with longer maturities at the far end of the portfolio.

Mortgage-backed Security – A type of asset-backed security that is secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages. These securities must be grouped in one of the top two ratings as determined by a accredited credit rating agency and usually pay periodic payments that are similar to coupon payments. The mortgage must have originated from a regulated and authorized financial institution.

Quantitative Easing (QE) – An unconventional monetary policy in which a central bank purchases financial assets from the market in order to lower interest rates and increase the money supply.

Riskless (or risk-free) Interest Rate – The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk. The risk-free rate represents the interest that an investor would expect from an absolutely risk-free investment over a given period of time. Though a truly risk-free asset exists only in theory, in practice most professionals and academics use short-dated government bonds, such as a three-month U.S. Treasury bill.

Term Premium – The excess yield that investors require to commit to holding a long-term bond instead of a series of shorter-term bonds.

TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) – A U.S. Treasury note or bond that offers protection from the effects of inflation. Using the Consumer Price Index as a guide, the value of the principal is adjusted to reflect the effects of inflation. A fixed interest rate is paid semi-annually on the adjusted amount. At maturity, if inflation has increased the value of the principal, the investor receives the higher value. If deflation has decreased the value, the investor receives the original face amount of the security.

Treasuries – U.S. Treasury securities, such as bills, notes and bonds, are negotiable debt obligations of the U.S. government. These debt obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the government and issued at various schedules and maturities. Income from Treasury securities is exempt from state and local, but not federal, taxes.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary objective is to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the safety of capital. As a secondary goal, the Fund seeks to reduce changes in its share price compared to longer term portfolios.

This Fund is a laddered portfolio primarily composed of short/ intermediate debt obligations at least 80% of which are issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies, or its instrumentalities, with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally less than five years.

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

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KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     157  

Effective Duration

     2.7 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     3.7 Yrs  

 

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Lipper Best Short-Intermediate U.S. Government Fund (Class I Shares) 3-year period ended 11/30/16, among 25 funds.

Lipper Fund Awards are granted annually to the fund in each Lipper classification that consistently delivered the strongest risk-adjusted performance (calculated with dividends reinvested and without sales charge). Fund Classification Awards are given for three-year, five-year, and ten-year periods. Thornburg did not win the award for any other time period. Past performance does not guarantee future results. From Thomson Reuters Lipper Awards, © 2017 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. Used by permission and protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States. The printing, copying, redistribution or retransmission of this Content without express permission is prohibited.

TYPES OF HOLDINGS

 

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PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

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Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 22.93%

     

United States Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 11/30/2017

   $ 7,500,000      $ 7,561,202  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 1/31/2018

     6,700,000        6,786,838  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.75%, 4/30/2018

     4,750,000        4,731,631  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.125%, 6/15/2018

     4,000,000        3,999,672  

United States Treasury Notes, 3.625%, 2/15/2020

     1,000,000        1,060,430  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.375%, 2/29/2020

     2,500,000        2,490,586  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 6/30/2020

     4,000,000        4,003,406  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 4/15/2021

     2,970,818        3,002,579  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 4/30/2021

     6,000,000        6,105,328  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.25%, 11/15/2024

     1,500,000        1,496,250  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 8/15/2026

     1,500,000        1,388,121  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125%, 4/15/2020

     3,099,972        3,146,318  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.625%, 7/15/2021

     2,693,125        2,793,597  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125%, 7/15/2022

     5,278,950        5,321,129  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125%, 1/15/2023

     2,629,650        2,628,799  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.375%, 7/15/2025

     5,887,023        5,901,334  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.625%, 1/15/2026

     3,218,702        3,276,955  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125%, 7/15/2026

     1,519,350        1,482,469  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $66,946,031)

        67,176,644  
     

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 19.71%

     

Federal Home Loan Bank, 5.00%, 12/8/2017

     3,000,000        3,079,471  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., 4.875%, 6/13/2018

     3,000,000        3,134,046  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., 1.875%, 12/28/2020

     2,000,000        2,010,443  

HNA Group 2015 LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.291%, 6/30/2027

     2,659,689        2,620,591  

Mortgage-Linked Amortizing Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A10, 2.06%, 1/15/2022

     426,402        428,556  

New Valley Generation I, Tennessee Valley Authority, 7.299%, 3/15/2019

     845,228        887,840  

a Petroleos Mexicanos Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.373%, 4/15/2025

     2,887,500        2,849,700  

a Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.70%, 12/20/2022

     3,135,000        3,087,533  

a Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.46%, 12/15/2025

     2,250,000        2,249,924  

Private Export Funding Corp., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 5.45%, 9/15/2017

     3,000,000        3,058,962  

a Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.512%, 1/15/2026

     3,150,000        3,155,828  

a Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.06%, 1/15/2026

     3,150,000        3,095,187  

a Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.87%, 1/15/2026

     2,131,579        2,077,239  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2001-20D Class 1, 6.35%, 4/1/2021

     549,812        582,807  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2001-20F Class 1, 6.44%, 6/1/2021

     408,453        434,006  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2002-20A Class 1, 6.14%, 1/1/2022

     280,063        299,787  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2002-20K Class 1, 5.08%, 11/1/2022

     275,809        291,480  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2005-20H Class 1, 5.11%, 8/1/2025

     219,052        232,605  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20D Class 1, 5.32%, 4/1/2027

     642,750        693,076  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20F Class 1, 5.71%, 6/1/2027

     367,976        399,386  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20I Class 1, 5.56%, 9/1/2027

     1,137,517        1,228,006  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2007-20K Class 1, 5.51%, 11/1/2027

     783,808        846,045  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2008-20G Class 1, 5.87%, 7/1/2028

     1,876,554        2,075,136  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20G Class 1, 3.74%, 7/1/2031

     2,041,873        2,135,673  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20K Class 1, 2.87%, 11/1/2031

     2,470,201        2,502,229  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2015-20G Class 1, 2.88%, 7/1/2035

     2,287,052        2,307,989  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2015-20I Class 1, 2.82%, 9/1/2035

     2,537,553        2,550,869  

Ulani MSN 35940 LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.227%, 5/16/2025

     3,437,500        3,410,117  

Union 13 Leasing LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.87%, 6/28/2024

     1,896,653        1,861,156  

a Washington Aircraft 2 Co. Ltd. Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.583%, 6/26/2024

     4,195,897        4,134,498  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $57,588,954)

        57,720,185  
     

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 50.54%

     

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp. Multi-Family Structured Pass Through, Series KLH3 Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.489%, 11/25/2022

     3,141,615        3,143,231  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp. Whole Loan Securities, Series 2016-SC01 Class 2A, 3.50%, 7/25/2046

     2,319,253        2,241,952  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp. Whole Loan Securities, Series 2016-SC02 Class 2A, 3.50%, 10/25/2046

     1,884,555        1,911,151  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 1321 Class TE, 7.00%, 8/15/2022

     122,174        130,389  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2527 Class BP, 5.00%, 11/15/2017

     35,647        35,938  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2529 Class MB, 5.00%, 11/15/2017

     34,839        35,160  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2553 Class GB, 5.00%, 1/15/2018

     32,099        32,401  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2558 Class BD, 5.00%, 1/15/2018

     156,735        158,284  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2622 Class PE, 4.50%, 5/15/2018

     100,560        101,747  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2641 Class WE, 4.50%, 1/15/2033

     29,572        29,962  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2649 Class QH, 4.50%, 7/15/2018

   $ 56,123      $ 56,979  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2814 Class GB, 5.00%, 6/15/2019

     18,221        18,610  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2827 Class BU, 3.50%, 7/15/2019

     219,385        221,534  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3291 Class BY, 4.50%, 3/15/2022

     616,236        635,319  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3640 Class EL, 4.00%, 3/15/2020

     410,022        419,068  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3704 Class DC, 4.00%, 11/15/2036

     503,299        529,303  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3867 Class VA, 4.50%, 3/15/2024

     1,758,053        1,882,030  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3922 Class PQ, 2.00%, 4/15/2041

     945,995        940,052  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4050 Class MV, 3.50%, 8/15/2023

     2,162,891        2,244,022  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4097 Class TE, 1.75%, 5/15/2039

     2,046,919        1,977,645  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4105 Class FG, 1.312%, 9/15/2042

     2,055,251        2,059,674  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4120 Class TC, 1.50%, 10/15/2027

     2,485,512        2,407,725  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4120 Class UE, 2.00%, 10/15/2027

     2,558,324        2,515,872  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K018 Class A1, 1.781%, 10/25/2020

     1,184,070        1,183,844  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K035 Class A1, 2.615%, 3/25/2023

     2,861,997        2,900,229  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K037 Class A1, 2.592%, 4/25/2023

     1,600,802        1,620,711  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K038 Class A1, 2.604%, 10/25/2023

     4,955,141        5,018,006  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K042 Class A1, 2.267%, 6/25/2024

     2,173,499        2,169,235  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K709 Class A2, 2.086%, 3/25/2019

     3,000,000        3,017,437  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K716 Class A1, 2.413%, 8/25/2047

     1,445,442        1,462,982  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series KF15 Class A, 1.449%, 2/25/2023

     2,675,446        2,677,588  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series KLH1 Class A, 1.489%, 11/25/2022

     2,000,000        2,001,166  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series KP02 Class A2, 2.355%, 4/25/2021

     3,000,000        3,010,916  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series KS03 Class A2, 2.79%, 6/25/2022

     2,500,000        2,513,290  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series SC02 Class 2A, 3.50%, 9/25/2045

     1,902,107        1,904,686  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool AK6768, 3.00%, 3/1/2027

     1,917,551        1,977,025  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool B14155, 3.50%, 5/1/2019

     108,595        113,164  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool D98887, 3.50%, 1/1/2032

     1,082,591        1,130,673  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool E96575, 4.50%, 6/1/2018

     97,483        99,558  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G12079, 4.50%, 4/1/2019

     158,441        162,128  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G12140, 4.00%, 2/1/2020

     45,685        47,225  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G13804, 5.00%, 3/1/2025

     457,187        488,297  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G18435, 2.50%, 5/1/2027

     2,416,232        2,453,892  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J11371, 4.50%, 12/1/2024

     456,555        484,700  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J13583, 3.50%, 11/1/2025

     797,242        832,277  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J14888, 3.50%, 4/1/2026

     857,979        895,951  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool T61943, 3.50%, 8/1/2045

     907,892        922,255  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 4072 Class VA, 3.50%, 10/15/2023

     1,895,535        1,967,318  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 1993-32 Class H, 6.00%, 3/25/2023

     14,963        15,957  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-15 Class CY, 5.00%, 3/25/2018

     25,748        25,989  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-4 Class PE, 5.00%, 2/25/2018

     66,307        67,006  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-9 Class DB, 5.00%, 2/25/2018

     30,786        31,083  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-17 Class AH, 0.876%, 3/25/2039

     433,694        373,905  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-52 Class AJ, 4.00%, 7/25/2024

     145,323        148,142  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-70 Class NK, 4.50%, 8/25/2019

     50,112        50,773  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-78 Class A, 4.50%, 8/25/2019

     79,994        81,210  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-103 Class VA, 4.00%, 12/25/2022

     226,433        226,361  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-110 Class JV, 4.00%, 1/25/2023

     500,948        502,008  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-124 Class QA, 2.00%, 12/25/2041

     474,711        473,747  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-45 Class VA, 4.00%, 3/25/2024

     2,406,713        2,491,791  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-63 Class MV, 3.50%, 7/25/2024

     2,444,696        2,508,301  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-70 Class CA, 3.00%, 8/25/2026

     4,401,251        4,373,029  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-72 Class KV, 3.50%, 11/25/2022

     1,298,088        1,322,823  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-20 Class VT, 3.50%, 3/25/2025

     3,301,882        3,438,208  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-36 Class CV, 4.00%, 6/25/2023

     2,416,360        2,508,462  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2013-81 Class FW Floating Rate Note, 1.282%, 1/25/2043

     3,268,298        3,249,196  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2013-92 Class FA, 1.532%, 9/25/2043

     2,299,582        2,305,254  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2015-AB5 Class A10, 3.15%, 9/25/2035

     2,453,969        2,453,233  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 044003, 8.00%, 6/1/2017

     6        6  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 252648, 6.50%, 5/1/2022

     22,807        24,641  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 342947, 7.25%, 4/1/2024

     54,451        60,381  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 443909, 6.50%, 9/1/2018

     5,533        5,685  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 555207, 7.00%, 11/1/2017

     385        389  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 726308, 4.00%, 7/1/2018

     68,535        70,845  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 889906, 4.00%, 7/1/2023

     169,980        178,112  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 895572, 3.07%, 6/1/2036

     265,969        282,035  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 930986, 4.50%, 4/1/2019

     167,723        171,491  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AA2870, 4.00%, 3/1/2024

   $ 447,598      $ 470,372  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AB7997, 2.50%, 2/1/2023

     832,379        842,361  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AB8447, 2.50%, 2/1/2028

     2,027,714        2,052,031  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AD8191, 4.00%, 9/1/2025

     737,453        777,178  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AE0704, 4.00%, 1/1/2026

     2,860,103        3,016,850  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AH3487, 3.50%, 2/1/2026

     3,180,600        3,318,633  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AJ1752, 3.50%, 9/1/2026

     2,102,420        2,193,662  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AK6518, 3.00%, 3/1/2027

     1,881,430        1,939,196  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AU2669, 2.50%, 10/1/2028

     2,044,865        2,071,624  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0045, 4.00%, 4/1/2019

     108,080        111,723  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0071, 4.50%, 5/1/2019

     86,038        87,971  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0125, 4.50%, 7/1/2019

     71,846        73,466  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0380, 4.00%, 4/1/2020

     202,442        209,266  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA1582, 3.50%, 9/1/2043

     4,745,586        4,856,996  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA1585, 2.00%, 9/1/2023

     2,027,094        2,038,734  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA1625, 3.00%, 10/1/2023

     2,193,914        2,261,960  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA2322, 2.50%, 7/1/2025

     1,767,901        1,791,312  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA2353, 3.00%, 8/1/2035

     2,673,088        2,718,301  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA2480, 4.00%, 12/1/2035

     2,879,646        3,055,349  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA2499, 2.50%, 1/1/2026

     2,853,200        2,892,766  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA2612, 2.50%, 5/1/2026

     1,979,917        2,007,373  

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2010-160 Class VY, 4.50%, 1/20/2022

     495,040        522,837  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 003550, 5.00%, 5/20/2019

     85,154        87,515  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 714631, 5.722%, 10/20/2059

     306,892        311,842  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 721652, 5.057%, 5/20/2061

     2,263,906        2,350,296  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 751388, 5.305%, 1/20/2061

     2,022,719        2,141,375  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 751392, 5.00%, 2/20/2061

     4,505,099        4,859,017  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 757313, 4.30%, 12/20/2060

     2,347,713        2,387,995  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 894205, 2.125%, 8/20/2039

     359,725        370,201  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0100, 2.50%, 5/20/2042

     1,165,052        1,193,241  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0907, 2.00%, 4/20/2028

     2,855,002        2,787,865  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $148,960,696)

        148,021,972  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.52%

     

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 1.03% dated 3/31/2017 due 4/3/2017, repurchase price $14,001,202 collateralized by 18 U.S. Government debt securities, having an average coupon of 2.71%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 3/25/2019 to 2/20/2047, and having an aggregate market value of $14,253,827 at 3/31/2017

     14,000,000        14,000,000  

Federal Home Loan Discount Note, 0.30%, 4/3/2017

     5,100,000        5,099,915  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $19,099,915)

        19,099,915  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.70% (Cost $292,595,596)

      $ 292,018,716  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.30%

        870,078  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 292,888,794  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Yankee bond denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
Mtg    Mortgage
REMIC    Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
VA    Veterans Affairs

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary objective is to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent, in the view of the Fund’s investment advisor, with the preservation of capital. As a secondary goal, the Fund seeks to reduce changes in its share price compared to longer term portfolios.

This Fund is a laddered portfolio primarily composed of short/intermediate debt obligations which are investment grade or judged by the advisor to be of equivalent quality, with a dollar-weighted average maturity of normally less than five years.

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

LOGO

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     596  

Effective Duration

     2.6 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     3.6 Yrs  

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

LOGO

Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s global fixed income portfolios used ratings from Moody’s Investors Service. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, we have used Standard & Poor’s ratings. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs).

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

LOGO

Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 6.50%

        

United States Treasury Notes, 0.875% due 6/15/2017

     NR/Aaa      $ 14,900,000      $ 14,902,445  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.875% due 7/15/2017

     NR/Aaa        36,500,000        36,505,417  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.75% due 4/30/2018

     NR/Aaa        6,875,000        6,848,413  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.625% due 3/31/2019

     NR/Aaa        15,000,000        15,106,171  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.50% due 5/31/2019

     NR/Aaa        10,000,000        10,042,969  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.75% due 11/15/2023

     NR/Aaa        5,500,000        5,694,778  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.25% due 11/15/2024

     NR/Aaa        41,780,000        41,675,550  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.00% due 8/15/2025

     NR/Aaa        17,500,000        17,040,898  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.625% due 2/15/2026

     NR/Aaa        25,200,000        23,695,285  

United States Treasury Notes, 1.50% due 8/15/2026

     NR/Aaa        58,000,000        53,674,018  

United States Treasury Notes, 2.00% due 11/15/2026

     NR/Aaa        22,633,000        21,864,363  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125% due 4/15/2020

     NR/Aaa        17,167,003        17,423,657  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.25% due 1/15/2025

     NR/Aaa        5,637,940        5,589,821  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125% due 7/15/2026

     NR/Aaa        45,492,378        44,388,091  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $318,199,309)

           314,451,876  
        

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 4.80%

        

Alex Alpha, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.617% due 8/15/2024

     NR/NR        3,260,869        3,173,129  

Altitude Investments 12, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.454% due 12/9/2025

     NR/NR        5,301,473        5,297,365  

a CoBank, ACB Floating Rate Note, (Federal Farm Credit Banks), 1.731% due 6/15/2022

     A-/NR        27,800,000        26,837,342  

b Durrah MSN 35603, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.684% due 1/22/2025

     NR/NR        10,296,274        10,007,762  

DY8 Leasing, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.627% due 4/29/2026

     NR/NR        3,950,521        3,976,871  

Export Leasing (2009), LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.859% due 8/28/2021

     NR/NR        4,083,811        4,059,986  

b Gate Capital Cayman One Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.839% due 3/27/2021

     NR/NR        6,615,423        6,579,085  

Helios Leasing I, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.562% due 9/28/2024

     NR/NR        3,887,684        3,758,057  

b Micron Semiconductor Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.258% due 1/15/2019

     NR/NR        1,720,000        1,708,349  

Mortgage-Linked Amortizing Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A10, 2.06% due 1/15/2022

     AA+/NR        586,303        589,264  

b MSN 41079 and 41084 Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.717% due 7/13/2024

     NR/NR        7,808,299        7,620,111  

b Petroleos Mexicanos Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.373% due 4/15/2025

     NR/NR        8,547,000        8,435,111  

b Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.70% due 12/20/2022

     NR/NR        6,240,000        6,145,520  

b Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.46% due 12/15/2025

     NR/NR        6,750,000        6,749,770  

Private Export Funding Corp., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 5.45% due 9/15/2017

     NR/Aaa        3,000,000        3,058,962  

Private Export Funding Corp., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 3.55% due 1/15/2024

     NR/Aaa        10,000,000        10,651,170  

b Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.512% due 1/15/2026

     NR/NR        5,850,000        5,860,822  

b Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.06% due 1/15/2026

     NR/NR        1,350,000        1,326,509  

b Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.87% due 1/15/2026

     NR/NR        6,461,053        6,296,341  

Sandalwood 2013, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 2.821% due 2/12/2026

     NR/NR        5,443,357        5,524,594  

Santa Rosa Leasing, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.693% due 8/15/2024

     NR/NR        3,866,697        3,773,259  

Santa Rosa Leasing, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.472% due 11/3/2024

     NR/NR        10,683,427        10,311,591  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2001-20J Class 1, 5.76% due 10/1/2021

     NR/NR        201,599        212,693  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2008-20D Class 1, 5.37% due 4/1/2028

     NR/NR        1,118,558        1,211,096  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2009-20E Class 1, 4.43% due 5/1/2029

     NR/NR        1,041,196        1,104,026  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2009-20K Class 1, 4.09% due 11/1/2029

     NR/NR        6,060,771        6,410,491  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20E Class 1, 3.79% due 5/1/2031

     NR/NR        7,772,340        8,135,509  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20F Class 1, 3.67% due 6/1/2031

     NR/NR        1,222,166        1,274,603  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20G Class 1, 3.74% due 7/1/2031

     NR/NR        8,167,491        8,542,693  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20I Class 1, 2.85% due 9/1/2031

     NR/NR        11,425,343        11,568,142  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2011-20K Class 1, 2.87% due 11/1/2031

     NR/NR        9,615,257        9,739,928  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2012-20D Class 1, 2.67% due 4/1/2032

     NR/NR        9,736,131        9,736,329  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2012-20J Class 1, 2.18% due 10/1/2032

     NR/NR        7,510,460        7,370,288  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2012-20K Class 1, 2.09% due 11/1/2032

     NR/NR        4,736,344        4,614,168  

a,c U.S. Department of Transportation, 6.001% due 12/7/2021

     NR/NR        3,000,000        3,360,000  

Union 13 Leasing, LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.682% due 12/19/2024

     NR/NR        10,015,338        9,730,302  

b Washington Aircraft 2 Co. Ltd. Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.583% due 6/26/2024

     NR/NR        7,418,601        7,310,045  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $234,470,494)

           232,061,283  
        

 

 

 

OTHER GOVERNMENT — 1.30%

        

a,b Carpintero Finance Ltd., (Guaranty: Export Credits Guarantee Department of the United Kingdom), 2.004% due 9/18/2024

     NR/NR        7,491,146        7,377,184  

a,b Carpintero Finance Ltd., (Guaranty: Export Credits Guarantee Department of the United Kingdom), 2.581% due 11/11/2024

     NR/NR        10,616,111        10,681,612  

a,b Government of Bermuda, 5.603% due 7/20/2020

     A+/A2        3,000,000        3,273,750  

a,b Government of Bermuda, 4.138% due 1/3/2023

     A+/A2        4,000,000        4,106,540  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

a,b Khadrawy Ltd., (Guaranty: Export Credit Guarantee Department of the United Kingdom), 2.471% due 3/31/2025

     NR/NR      $ 5,089,076      $ 5,043,275  

a,b Korea National Oil Corp., 2.75% due 1/23/2019

     AA/Aa2        5,000,000        5,047,135  

b North American Development Bank, 4.375% due 2/11/2020

     NR/Aa1        15,500,000        16,447,794  

a,b Seven and Seven Ltd. Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of Korea), 2.43% due 9/11/2019

     NR/NR        11,150,000        11,077,179  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT (Cost $62,752,771)

           63,054,469  
        

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 4.80%

        

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp. Multi-Family Structured Pass Through, Series KLH3 Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.489% due 11/25/2022

     NR/NR        18,456,989        18,466,482  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp. Whole Loan Securities, Series 2016-SC01 Class 2A, 3.50% due 7/25/2046

     NR/NR        8,890,470        8,594,151  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Interest Only Series K008 Class X1, 1.618% due 6/25/2020

     NR/NR        35,424,408        1,364,662  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Interest Only Series K710 Class X1, 1.757% due 5/25/2019

     NR/NR        46,209,825        1,345,884  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2528 Class HN, 5.00% due 11/15/2017

     NR/NR        20,720        20,928  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2627 Class GY, 4.50% due 6/15/2018

     NR/NR        205,273        207,826  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2628 Class AB, 4.50% due 6/15/2018

     NR/NR        50,453        51,155  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2682 Class JG, 4.50% due 10/15/2023

     NR/NR        616,256        640,670  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2814 Class GB, 5.00% due 6/15/2019

     NR/NR        18,221        18,610  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 2827 Class BU, 3.50% due 7/15/2019

     NR/NR        263,262        265,840  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3195 Class PD, 6.50% due 7/15/2036

     NR/NR        935,366        1,023,404  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3291 Class BY, 4.50% due 3/15/2022

     NR/NR        821,648        847,092  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3504 Class PC, 4.00% due 1/15/2039

     NR/NR        75,430        77,284  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3919 Class VB, 4.00% due 8/15/2024

     NR/NR        3,808,862        4,035,983  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 3922 Class PQ, 2.00% due 4/15/2041

     NR/NR        1,418,993        1,410,077  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4050 Class MV, 3.50% due 8/15/2023

     NR/NR        2,471,169        2,563,864  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4079 Class WV, 3.50% due 3/15/2027

     NR/NR        2,787,887        2,873,779  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4097 Class TE, 1.75% due 5/15/2039

     NR/NR        6,140,757        5,932,934  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series 4120 Class TC, 1.50% due 10/15/2027

     NR/NR        3,227,458        3,126,451  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K038 Class A1, 2.604% due 10/25/2023

     NR/NR        11,561,996        11,708,680  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K039 Class A1, 2.683% due 12/25/2023

     NR/NR        5,852,695        5,942,114  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K716 Class A1, 2.413% due 8/25/2047

     NR/Aaa        4,444,733        4,498,670  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Multi-Family Structured Pass Through, Series K710 Class A2, 1.883% due 5/25/2019

     NR/NR        7,605,000        7,617,735  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool D98887, 3.50% due 1/1/2032

     NR/NR        3,623,968        3,784,923  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G15523, 2.50% due 8/1/2025

     NR/NR        3,564,037        3,619,586  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool J17504, 3.00% due 12/1/2026

     NR/NR        1,961,197        2,021,412  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 3838 Class GV, 4.00% due 3/15/2024

     NR/NR        7,362,095        7,751,368  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., REMIC Series 4072 Class VA, 3.50% due 10/15/2023

     NR/NR        1,907,428        1,979,662  

c Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Series 2017-SCO1 Class 1A, 3.00% due 12/25/2046

     NR/NR        27,000,000        26,067,658  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-4 Class PE, 5.00% due 2/25/2018

     NR/NR        66,820        67,523  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2003-74 Class KN, 4.50% due 8/25/2018

     NR/NR        36,486        36,884  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2005-48 Class AR, 5.50% due 2/25/2035

     NR/NR        197,667        204,972  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2007-42 Class PA, 5.50% due 4/25/2037

     NR/NR        332,361        351,135  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-17 Class AH, 0.876% due 3/25/2039

     NR/NR        722,824        623,175  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-5 Class A, 4.50% due 12/25/2023

     NR/NR        266,131        269,450  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-52 Class AJ, 4.00% due 7/25/2024

     NR/NR        242,205        246,904  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-70 Class NK, 4.50% due 8/25/2019

     NR/NR        125,280        126,931  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-103 Class VA, 4.00% due 12/25/2022

     NR/NR        224,319        224,248  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2011-15 Class VA, 4.00% due 4/25/2022

     NR/NR        1,010,800        1,034,915  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-129 Class LA, 3.50% due 12/25/2042

     NR/NR        8,483,192        8,634,634  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2012-36 Class CV, 4.00% due 6/25/2023

     NR/NR        2,204,324        2,288,345  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2013-81 Class FW Floating Rate Note, 1.282% due 1/25/2043

     NR/NR        11,875,258        11,805,853  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 357384, 4.50% due 5/1/2018

     NR/NR        24,617        24,944  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool 897936, 5.50% due 8/1/2021

     NR/NR        393,230        415,780  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AB7997, 2.50% due 2/1/2023

     NR/NR        4,531,647        4,585,991  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AE0704, 4.00% due 1/1/2026

     NR/NR        7,439,063        7,846,758  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AK6518, 3.00% due 3/1/2027

     NR/NR        2,624,355        2,704,931  

d Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool AL9612, 3.50% due 11/1/2043

     NR/NR        9,620,324        9,900,291  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA1278, 2.50% due 12/1/2022

     NR/NR        5,991,367        6,065,580  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA1585, 2.00% due 9/1/2023

     NR/NR        7,677,618        7,721,704  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA1691, 3.00% due 12/1/2023

     NR/NR        6,675,575        6,882,622  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA2612, 2.50% due 5/1/2026

     NR/NR        19,245,109        19,511,985  

Government National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 2009-68 Class DP, 4.50% due 11/16/2038

     NR/NR        346,640        363,098  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 714631, 5.722% due 10/20/2059

     NR/NR        828,610        841,972  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 721652, 5.057% due 5/20/2061

     NR/NR        3,300,672        3,426,625  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 731491, 5.158% due 12/20/2060

     NR/NR        2,601,855        2,741,840  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 751388, 5.305% due 1/20/2061

     NR/NR        3,178,559        3,365,018  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 783299, 4.50% due 2/15/2022

     NR/NR        774,775        792,804  

 

14    Semi-Annual Reports


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool 827148, 2.00% due 2/20/2024

     NR/NR      $ 17,484      $ 17,770  

Government National Mtg Assoc., Pool MA0100, 2.50% due 5/20/2042

     NR/NR        1,176,820        1,205,294  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $233,670,678)

           232,188,860  
        

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 22.24%

        

ADVANCE RECEIVABLES — 1.00%

        

a New Residential Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2 Class AT2, 2.575% due 10/15/2049

     AAA/NR        22,700,000        22,458,813  

a SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2015-T3 Class AT3, 2.92% due 7/15/2047

     NR/NR        13,875,000        13,896,281  

a SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T1 Class AT1, 2.53% due 11/16/2048

     AAA/NR        12,000,000        11,960,762  
        

 

 

 
           48,315,856  
        

 

 

 

AUTO RECEIVABLES — 3.47%

        

a Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP, LLC, Series 2012-3A Class A, 2.10% due 3/20/2019

     NR/Aaa        10,200,000        10,227,485  

a Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP, LLC, Series 2015-2A Class A, 2.63% due 12/20/2021

     NR/Aaa        6,000,000        6,005,135  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2016-3 Class A2A, 1.36% due 4/22/2019

     AAA/Aaa        3,123,670        3,123,262  

a Chesapeake Funding II, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A1, 2.11% due 3/15/2028

     NR/Aaa        13,256,791        13,265,930  

a Chrysler Capital Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2013-BA Class A4, 1.27% due 3/15/2019

     AAA/Aaa        3,657,644        3,657,523  

a Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-AA Class B, 2.51% due 1/15/2021

     AA/Aa1        8,875,000        8,891,246  

a Enterprise Fleet Financing, LLC, Series 2017-1 Class A2, 2.13% due 7/20/2022

     AAA/NR        6,000,000        6,006,739  

a Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-1A Class B, 2.84% due 3/16/2020

     AA-/NR        14,250,000        14,317,133  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2013-C Class A4, 1.25% due 10/15/2018

     AAA/NR        311,755        311,748  

a Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-2 Class A, 2.31% due 4/15/2026

     NR/Aaa        18,000,000        18,157,075  

a Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-1 Class A, 2.12% due 7/15/2026

     AAA/NR        9,900,000        9,925,195  

a Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A2, 2.87% due 10/15/2021

     A/NR        12,978,681        13,028,440  

a GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2014-2A Class A4, 1.62% due 2/20/2018

     NR/Aaa        13,400,000        13,405,523  

a Hertz Vehicle Financing, LLC, Series 2013-1A Class A2, 1.83% due 8/25/2019

     NR/Aaa        10,400,000        10,367,179  

a Hertz Vehicle Financing, LLC, Series 2015-2A Class A, 2.02% due 9/25/2019

     NR/Aaa        15,000,000        14,915,610  

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2016-B Class A2B Floating Rate Note, 1.212% due 4/15/2019

     NR/Aaa        9,545,526        9,556,926  

a OSCAR US Funding Trust, Series 2014-1A Class A3, 1.72% due 4/15/2019

     AAA/Aaa        5,055,930        5,027,551  

a,c OSCAR US Funding Trust, Series 2016-2A Class A3, 2.73% due 12/15/2020

     AAA/Aaa        7,430,000        7,407,710  
        

 

 

 
           167,597,410  
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 2.91%

        

a Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities, LLC, Series 2015-STP Class A, 3.323% due 9/10/2028

     AAA/NR        5,880,924        6,032,270  

a Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 2004-3 Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.402% due 1/25/2035

     NR/Aa2        2,690,855        2,582,210  

a BHMS Mtg Trust, Series 2014-ATLS Class AFL Floating Rate Note, 2.33% due 7/5/2033

     NR/NR        10,000,000        10,012,259  

a CFCRE Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2011-C1 Class A4, 4.961% due 4/15/2044

     NR/Aaa        11,877,000        12,719,389  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-HYB2 Class B1, 3.317% due 3/25/2034

     CCC/Caa2        176,580        144,548  

COMM Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-DC2 Class A1, 1.82% due 2/10/2049

     NR/Aaa        21,442,207        21,428,977  

a DBUBS Mortgage Trust CMO, Series 2011-LC2A Class A1FL, 2.208% due 7/12/2044

     NR/Aaa        4,012,091        4,036,703  

a FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-KF02 Class B Floating Rate Note, 3.778% due 12/25/2045

     NR/Baa3        1,146,838        1,159,587  

a GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-NRF Class BFX, 3.382% due 12/15/2034

     AA-/NR        24,980,000        25,461,212  

a Hilton USA Trust, Series 2016-HHV Class A, 3.719% due 11/5/2038

     NR/Aaa        7,000,000        7,153,689  

a JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage, Series 2014-BXH Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.812% due 4/15/2027

     AAA/NR        18,322,891        18,333,629  

a Madison Avenue Trust, Series 2015-11MD Class A, 3.555% due 9/10/2035

     AAA/NR        12,000,000        12,333,953  

a Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust, Series 2009-GG10 Class A4A, 5.949% due 8/12/2045

     NR/Aaa        451,291        451,334  

a Wells Fargo Commercial Mtg Trust, Series 2013-120B Class A, 2.71% due 3/18/2028

     AAA/NR        15,000,000        15,171,830  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-C22 Class A1, 1.479% due 9/15/2057

     NR/Aaa        3,586,411        3,572,096  
        

 

 

 
           140,593,686  
        

 

 

 

CREDIT CARD — 2.58%

        

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2015-4 Class A, 1.72% due 8/16/2021

     AAA/NR        13,630,000        13,633,973  

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A, 1.52% due 5/16/2022

     AAA/NR        10,365,000        10,280,242  

Cabela’s Master Credit Card Trust, Series 2015-1A Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.452% due 3/15/2023

     AAA/NR        15,665,000        15,752,621  

Cabela’s Master Credit Card Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.762% due 6/15/2022

     AAA/NR        15,000,000        15,184,967  

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2016-A1 Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.362% due 2/15/2022

     AAA/NR        29,280,000        29,449,440  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2014-1 Class A, 1.61% due 11/15/2020

     AAA/Aaa        14,613,000        14,634,258  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A, 1.60% due 4/15/2021

     AAA/NR        7,400,000        7,403,571  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A, 2.04% due 3/15/2022

     NR/Aaa        8,500,000        8,533,449  

a,b Turquoise Card Backed Securities plc, Series 2012-1A Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.712% due 6/17/2019

     NR/Aaa        10,000,000        10,007,360  
        

 

 

 
           124,879,881  
        

 

 

 

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 8.39%

        

a 321 Henderson Receivables, LLC, Series 2014-1A Class A, 3.96% due 3/15/2063

     NR/Aaa        16,586,900        16,153,941  

a Alterna Funding I, LLC, Series 2014-1A, 1.639% due 2/15/2021

     NR/NR        1,629,966        1,597,367  

a AMSR Trust, Series 2016-SFR1 Class A Floating Rate Note, 2.343% due 11/17/2033

     NR/Aaa        15,900,000        15,969,361  

Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding, LLC, Series 2013-1 Class A1, 2.008% due 2/1/2024

     AAA/Aaa        10,291,895        10,242,981  

 

Semi-Annual Reports    15


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

a Ascentium Equipment Receivables, LLC, Series 2015-1A Class B, 2.26% due 6/10/2021

     NR/Aaa      $ 5,970,000      $ 5,987,820  

a BCC Funding Corp., Series 2016-1 Class A1, 1.10% due 9/20/2017

     NR/NR        7,122,790        7,116,757  

a CLI Funding V, LLC, Series 2014-2A Class A, 3.38% due 10/18/2029

     A/NR        7,536,351        7,363,166  

a,b Cronos Containers Program Ltd., Series 2013-1A Class A, 3.08% due 4/18/2028

     A+/NR        6,083,333        5,860,925  

a,b Cronos Containers Program Ltd., Series 2014-2A Class A, 3.27% due 11/18/2029

     A+/NR        1,896,296        1,852,100  

a Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A3, 1.72% due 9/22/2020

     AAA/Aaa        9,875,000        9,893,988  

a Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A3, 1.65% due 7/22/2021

     AAA/Aaa        7,000,000        6,980,557  

a Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2014-1 Class A, 2.54% due 5/20/2027

     A+/NR        15,826,592        15,825,205  

a Dominos Pizza Master Issuer, LLC, Series 2012-1A Class A2, 5.216% due 1/25/2042

     BBB+/Baa1        17,657,724        17,989,727  

a,b ECAF Ltd., Series 2015-1A Class A2, 4.947% due 6/15/2040

     A/NR        4,870,312        4,675,499  

a Engs Commercial Finance Trust, Series 2016-1A Class A1, 1.25% due 11/22/2017

     NR/NR        7,975,486        7,976,542  

Entergy New Orleans Storm Recovery Funding I, LLC, Series 2015-1 Class A, 2.67% due 6/1/2027

     AAA/Aa1        13,264,526        13,346,136  

a Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, Series 2012-1A Class A2, 4.212% due 10/15/2042

     NR/NR        6,122,891        6,158,384  

GE Dealer Floorplan Master Note Trust, Series 2012-2 Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.728% due 4/22/2019

     NR/Aaa        14,900,000        14,903,743  

a GTP Acquisition Partners I, LLC, Series 2015-1 Class A, 2.35% due 6/15/2045

     NR/Aaa        9,900,000        9,773,082  

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A4, 1.66% due 12/15/2022

     AAA/Aaa        22,544,000        22,507,819  

a HERO Funding Trust, Series 2015-1A Class A, 3.84% due 9/21/2040

     NR/NR        14,051,429        14,332,457  

a Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2016-1 Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.958% due 4/10/2030

     NR/Aaa        19,800,000        19,888,850  

a Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II, Series 2015-1 Class A Floating Rate Note, 2.382% due 6/25/2020

     NR/Aaa        15,330,000        15,356,220  

a Navitas Equipment Receivables, LLC, Series 2015-1 Class A2, 2.12% due 11/15/2018

     NR/A1        3,823,610        3,820,818  

Northwest Airlines, Inc., 7.027% due 5/1/2021

     A/A2        3,794,813        4,193,268  

a,c Northwind Holdings, LLC, Series 2007-1A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.622% due 12/1/2037

     A/Baa1        2,143,750        1,995,831  

a OnDeck Asset Securitization Trust II, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A, 4.21% due 5/17/2020

     BBB+/NR        6,700,000        6,660,838  

a OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-2A Class A, 4.10% due 3/20/2028

     A+/NR        12,900,000        13,214,265  

a PFS Financing Corp., Series 2014-BA Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.512% due 10/15/2019

     AAA/Aaa        6,000,000        5,990,467  

a PFS Financing Corp., Series 2015-AA Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.532% due 4/15/2020

     AAA/Aaa        7,400,000        7,397,631  

a PFS Financing Corp., Series 2016-BA Class A, 1.87% due 10/15/2021

     AAA/Aaa        5,500,000        5,456,510  

a PFS Tax Lien Trust, Series 2014-1, 1.44% due 5/15/2029

     AAA/NR        1,100,280        1,093,226  

a SBA Tower Trust, Series 2012-1 Class C, 2.933% due 12/9/2042

     NR/A2        11,198,000        11,203,522  

a SBA Tower Trust, Series 2014-1A Class C, 2.898% due 10/15/2044

     NR/A2        17,900,000        17,955,619  

a SBA Tower Trust, Series 2015-1 Class C, 3.156% due 10/15/2045

     NR/A2        5,000,000        5,025,500  

a SBA Tower Trust, Series 2016-1 Class C, 2.877% due 7/15/2021

     NR/A2        9,500,000        9,444,045  

a Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2012-2A Class A, 2.05% due 6/20/2031

     A/NR        1,675,877        1,671,661  

a Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2014-1A Class A, 2.07% due 3/20/2030

     A/NR        3,445,740        3,411,099  

a Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2015-1A Class A, 2.40% due 3/22/2032

     A/NR        3,584,303        3,568,145  

a Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2015-2A Class A, 2.43% due 6/20/2032

     A/NR        2,612,299        2,606,985  

a Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2015-3A Class A, 2.58% due 9/20/2032

     A/NR        7,120,938        7,147,974  

a Sonic Capital, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A2, 4.472% due 5/20/2046

     BBB/NR        9,345,167        9,210,340  

a Springfield Funding Trust, Series 2015-AA Class A, 3.16% due 11/15/2024

     A+/NR        13,000,000        13,103,345  

a Tax Ease Funding, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A, 3.131% due 6/15/2028

     NR/NR        10,341,621        10,348,284  

a Westgate Resorts, Series 2016-1A Class A, 3.50% due 12/20/2028

     NR/NR        9,380,656        9,325,925  
        

 

 

 
           405,597,925  
        

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 1.23%

        

a Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC, Series 2017-1 Class A2, 3.085% due 1/25/2047

     NR/NR        7,160,871        7,160,770  

a B2R Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A, 3.336% due 11/15/2048

     NR/NR        9,557,289        9,518,576  

a Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2014-A Class A, 4.00% due 1/25/2035

     AAA/NR        3,246,367        3,341,210  

Countrywide Home Loan, Series 2004-HYB2 Class 1A, 3.374% due 7/20/2034

     A/B1        196,602        203,474  

a FDIC Trust, Series 2013-R1 Class A, 1.15% due 3/25/2033

     NR/NR        2,603,850        2,575,819  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2003-E Class B3, 3.232% due 10/25/2028

     D/Ca        261,772        8,425  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2004-A4 Class M1, 2.855% due 8/25/2034

     CCC/NR        634,396        580,305  

a Nationstar HECM Loan Trust, Series 16-1A Class A, 2.981% due 2/25/2026

     NR/Aaa        4,111,443        4,111,443  

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-5 Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 1.192% due 12/25/2035

     AA+/Aa2        366,899        367,079  

Popular ABS Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-4 Class AF5, 5.537% due 9/25/2035

     A+/A1        435,740        437,873  

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Series 2003-SL1 Class A31, 7.125% due 4/25/2031

     AA+/NR        1,229,366        1,269,511  

a Shellpoint Asset Funding Trust, Series 2013-1 Class A1, 3.75% due 7/25/2043

     NR/NR        6,314,164        6,361,341  

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2003-9A Class 2A2, 2.975% due 3/25/2033

     AA+/NR        1,368,142        1,387,492  

a Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-5 Class A1, 2.50% due 10/25/2056

     NR/NR        14,243,417        14,154,378  

a Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1 Class A1, 2.75% due 10/25/2056

     NR/Aaa        7,883,247        7,885,956  

Washington Mutual Mortgage, Series 2003-S13 Class 21A1, 4.50% due 12/25/2018

     AA+/NR        124,537        124,491  
        

 

 

 
           59,488,143  
        

 

 

 

STUDENT LOAN — 2.66%

        

Navient Student Loan Trust, Series 2014-1 Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 1.492% due 6/25/2031

     NR/A1        10,750,000        10,482,593  

a Navient Student Loan Trust, Series 2015-AA Class A2B Floating Rate Note, 2.112% due 12/15/2028

     NR/Aaa        7,000,000        7,099,895  

a Navient Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-6A Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.732% due 3/25/2066

     AAA/Aaa        13,900,000        13,982,694  

a Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-1A Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.582% due 6/25/2041

     NR/Aaa        8,414,271        8,312,377  

 

16    Semi-Annual Reports


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

a Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-A Class A1A, 2.528% due 12/26/2040

     NR/NR      $ 16,339,669      $ 16,339,652  

a Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Series 2012-1A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.532% due 5/25/2057

     AA+/NR        2,754,819        2,722,037  

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2003-C Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.521% due 9/15/2020

     AAA/Aaa        515,778        509,708  

a SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2011-A Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 3.412% due 1/15/2043

     AAA/Aaa        13,650,000        14,265,382  

a SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2011-B Class A2, 3.74% due 2/15/2029

     AAA/Aaa        3,907,305        3,983,829  

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-6 Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.482% due 2/25/2021

     NR/Aaa        1,400,432        1,401,000  

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-6 Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 1.632% due 6/25/2055

     NR/Aaa        24,700,000        24,616,171  

a SMB Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2015-A Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 2.412% due 2/17/2032

     AAA/Aaa        10,000,000        10,206,014  

a Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 2.356% due 6/25/2025

     AAA/NR        1,864,132        1,903,667  

a Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-A Class A2, 3.02% due 10/25/2027

     AAA/NR        9,299,897        9,402,914  

a Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-B Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 2.028% due 8/25/2032

     AAA/Aa3        2,676,024        2,713,040  

a Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-B Class A2, 2.55% due 8/27/2029

     AAA/Aa1        859,703        862,520  
        

 

 

 
           128,803,493  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $1,075,244,284)

           1,075,276,394  
        

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 47.70%

        

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 1.20%

        

Automobiles — 1.20%

        

a Daimler Finance North America, LLC, 2.45% due 5/18/2020

     A/A2        9,850,000        9,862,411  

a Daimler Finance North America, LLC, 1.60% due 8/3/2017

     A/A2        3,000,000        2,999,622  

a Daimler Finance North America, LLC, 3.875% due 9/15/2021

     A/A2        5,000,000        5,235,325  

a Hyundai Capital America, 2.00% due 3/19/2018

     A-/Baa1        4,950,000        4,954,460  

a Hyundai Capital America, 2.40% due 10/30/2018

     A-/Baa1        9,950,000        9,981,293  

a Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 1.95% due 9/12/2017

     A-/A2        14,900,000        14,914,408  

a Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 1.65% due 5/22/2018

     BBB+/A3        10,000,000        9,970,990  
        

 

 

 
           57,918,509  
        

 

 

 

BANKS — 3.68%

        

Banks — 3.68%

        

a,b Banco BTG Pactual SA/Cayman Islands N.A., 4.00% due 1/16/2020

     NR/Ba3        7,000,000        6,754,720  

a,b Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A., 3.75% due 4/4/2017

     BBB/NR        4,000,000        4,000,000  

Bank of America Corp. Floating Rate Note, 2.063% due 1/15/2019

     BBB+/Baa1        4,225,000        4,276,207  

Bank of America Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.868% due 4/1/2019

     BBB+/Baa1        8,000,000        8,069,976  

Bank of America Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.55% due 6/5/2017

     A+/A1        7,000,000        7,005,012  

b Barclays plc, 3.684% due 1/10/2023

     BBB/Baa2        10,000,000        10,047,390  

b Barclays plc Floating Rate Note, 2.635% due 1/10/2023

     BBB/Baa2        9,000,000        9,095,976  

Citigroup, Inc., 2.50% due 7/29/2019

     BBB+/Baa1        2,925,000        2,951,398  

Citigroup, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.485% due 9/1/2023

     BBB+/Baa1        14,000,000        14,396,200  

Citizens Bank N.A., 2.25% due 3/2/2020

     A-/Baa1        5,000,000        4,992,820  

a,b DNB Bank ASA, 3.20% due 4/3/2017

     A+/NR        10,000,000        10,000,000  

Fifth Third Bank, 2.30% due 3/15/2019

     A-/A3        3,800,000        3,825,696  

First Tennessee Bank, 2.95% due 12/1/2019

     BBB/Baa3        7,000,000        7,081,921  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Floating Rate Note, 2.535% due 3/1/2021

     A-/A3        7,000,000        7,217,385  

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., 2.30% due 1/30/2019

     A/A3        10,000,000        10,085,400  

b Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.935% due 3/1/2021

     A/A1        9,500,000        9,823,722  

a,b Mizuho Bank Ltd., 2.45% due 4/16/2019

     A/A1        7,000,000        7,035,462  

a,b Mizuho Bank Ltd. Floating Rate Note, 2.22% due 10/20/2018

     A/A1        5,000,000        5,049,590  

National City Bank Floating Rate Note, 1.472% due 6/7/2017

     A-/A3        5,000,000        5,000,085  

b Santander UK plc Floating Rate Note, 2.601% due 3/14/2019

     A/Aa3        9,900,000        10,068,221  

a,b Sberbank of Russia, 5.50% due 2/26/2024

     NR/NR        1,030,000        1,059,417  

a Sovereign Bank, 12.18% due 6/30/2020

     BBB+/A3        2,945,211        3,664,049  

b Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.781% due 7/23/2018

     A/A1        14,700,000        14,756,580  

b Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.695% due 10/19/2018

     A/A1        7,000,000        7,019,068  

Wells Fargo & Co. Floating Rate Note, 2.112% due 12/7/2020

     A/A2        4,400,000        4,462,911  
        

 

 

 
           177,739,206  
        

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 1.56%

        

Construction & Engineering — 0.19%

        

URS Corp., 3.85% due 4/1/2017

     BB-/NR        8,895,000        8,895,000  

Electrical Equipment — 0.14%

        

Hubbell, Inc., 3.35% due 3/1/2026

     A/A3        7,000,000        6,958,812  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.65%

        

Roper Technologies, Inc., 3.125% due 11/15/2022

     BBB/Baa3      $ 6,000,000      $ 6,052,704  

Roper Technologies, Inc., 3.00% due 12/15/2020

     BBB/Baa3        4,870,000        4,961,527  

a,b Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij N.V., 1.747% due 3/16/2022

     A+/A1        5,000,000        5,015,125  

a,b Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij N.V., 2.90% due 5/27/2022

     A+/A1        12,000,000        12,092,196  

a,b Smiths Group plc, 7.20% due 5/15/2019

     BBB+/Baa2        3,000,000        3,270,270  

Machinery — 0.58%

        

Aeroquip Vickers, Inc., 6.875% due 4/9/2018

     A-/NR        1,500,000        1,552,005  

Ingersoll Rand Co., 6.391% due 11/15/2027

     BBB/Baa2        3,000,000        3,502,956  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 2.451% due 11/17/2018

     A-/Baa2        6,900,000        6,971,891  

Wabtec Corp., 4.375% due 8/15/2023

     BBB/Baa3        10,590,000        11,042,542  

a Wabtec Corp., 3.45% due 11/15/2026

     BBB/Baa3        5,000,000        4,862,210  
        

 

 

 
           75,177,238  
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.36%

        

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.06%

        

Cintas Corp. No. 2, 2.90% due 4/1/2022

     BBB+/A3        2,622,000        2,652,581  

Professional Services — 0.30%

        

Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 4.25% due 6/15/2020

     BB+/NR        7,175,000        7,452,507  

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.00% due 6/15/2025

     BBB-/Baa3        6,930,000        7,043,666  
        

 

 

 
           17,148,754  
        

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 0.22%

        

Household Durables — 0.22%

        

Tupperware Brands Corp., 4.75% due 6/1/2021

     BBB-/Baa3        10,000,000        10,657,760  
        

 

 

 
           10,657,760  
        

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.31%

        

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.31%

        

George Washington University, 4.411% due 9/15/2017

     A+/A1        1,650,000        1,668,495  

Rensselaer Polytechnic I, 5.60% due 9/1/2020

     BBB+/A3        10,925,000        11,905,092  

University of Chicago, 3.065% due 10/1/2024

     AA-/Aa2        1,325,000        1,300,028  
        

 

 

 
           14,873,615  
        

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 7.65%

        

Capital Markets — 5.76%

        

Ares Capital Corp., 4.875% due 11/30/2018

     BBB/NR        18,000,000        18,675,702  

a Ares Finance Co., LLC, 4.00% due 10/8/2024

     BBB+/NR        5,000,000        4,682,425  

a,b BTG Investments LP, 4.50% due 4/17/2018

     NR/NR        18,500,000        18,077,830  

CBOE Holdings, Inc., 3.65% due 1/12/2027

     BBB+/Baa1        6,824,000        6,860,508  

b Credit Suisse Group AG - New York, 1.70% due 4/27/2018

     A/A1        9,325,000        9,312,672  

b Credit Suisse Group Funding (Guernsey) Ltd., 3.80% due 9/15/2022

     BBB+/Baa2        7,000,000        7,095,256  

b Credit Suisse Group Funding (Guernsey) Ltd., 3.125% due 12/10/2020

     BBB+/Baa2        10,000,000        10,055,470  

b Credit Suisse Group Funding (Guernsey) Ltd., 4.55% due 4/17/2026

     BBB+/Baa2        7,000,000        7,234,878  

a,b Deutsche Bank AG, 4.25% due 10/14/2021

     BBB-/Baa2        8,675,000        8,890,773  

FS Investment Corp., 4.00% due 7/15/2019

     BBB/NR        12,000,000        12,104,748  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.061% due 10/23/2019

     BBB+/A3        14,772,000        14,929,425  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.331% due 9/15/2020

     BBB+/A3        17,900,000        18,159,228  

a,b IPIC GMTN Ltd., 5.00% due 11/15/2020

     AA/Aa2        1,000,000        1,081,000  

a,b IPIC GMTN Ltd., 5.50% due 3/1/2022

     AA/Aa2        3,500,000        3,893,169  

Legg Mason, Inc., 2.70% due 7/15/2019

     BBB/Baa1        1,660,000        1,676,190  

Legg Mason, Inc., 4.75% due 3/15/2026

     BBB/Baa1        5,000,000        5,245,665  

a,b Macquarie Bank Ltd., 1.60% due 10/27/2017

     A/A2        5,000,000        5,000,070  

Merrill Lynch & Co., 1.585% due 5/2/2017

     BBB/Baa3        5,000,000        5,000,655  

Moody’s Corp., 2.75% due 7/15/2019

     BBB+/NR        4,875,000        4,938,516  

Moody’s Corp., 4.875% due 2/15/2024

     BBB+/NR        17,000,000        18,551,590  

Moody’s Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.414% due 9/4/2018

     BBB+/NR        6,950,000        6,962,044  

Morgan Stanley, 2.80% due 6/16/2020

     BBB+/A3        1,350,000        1,366,376  

Morgan Stanley Floating Rate Note, 2.177% due 1/27/2020

     BBB+/A3        925,000        940,977  

Morgan Stanley Floating Rate Note, 2.443% due 10/24/2023

     BBB+/A3        19,900,000        20,322,298  

State Street Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.952% due 8/18/2020

     A/A1        9,475,000        9,655,158  

a,b SumitG Guaranteed Secured Obligation Issuer D.A.C, 2.251% due 11/2/2020

     NR/Aa2        15,000,000        14,842,560  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 2.95% due 4/1/2022

     A/A3        2,550,000        2,581,475  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.912% due 8/17/2020

     A/A1        4,525,000        4,606,477  

e The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Floating Rate Note, 2.089% due 10/30/2023

     A/A1        11,835,000        12,105,761  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

a,b UBS AG Jersey Floating Rate Note, 2.597% due 9/24/2020

     A-/Baa1      $ 10,800,000      $ 11,008,969  

b UBS AG Stamford, 2.375% due 8/14/2019

     A+/A1        9,500,000        9,563,764  

b UBS AG Stamford, 1.80% due 3/26/2018

     A+/A1        3,000,000        3,002,130  

Consumer Finance — 0.39%

        

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., 2.30% due 6/5/2019

     BBB+/Baa1        3,000,000        3,006,339  

Synchrony Financial, 3.00% due 8/15/2019

     BBB-/NR        1,950,000        1,980,418  

Western Union Co., 3.65% due 8/22/2018

     BBB/Baa2        2,000,000        2,046,986  

Western Union Co., 3.35% due 5/22/2019

     BBB/Baa2        11,350,000        11,594,638  

Diversified Financial Services — 1.50%

        

a Athene Global Funding, 2.875% due 10/23/2018

     A-/NR        13,925,000        14,006,503  

General Electric Capital Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.302% due 12/28/2018

     AA-/A1        4,850,000        4,829,320  

General Electric Capital Corp. Floating Rate Note, 2.131% due 3/15/2023

     AA-/A1        7,725,000        7,921,725  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 4.00% due 10/15/2023

     A/A2        11,257,000        11,901,705  

a Jackson National Life Global Funding, 3.25% due 1/30/2024

     AA/A1        10,000,000        10,055,030  

a Jackson National Life Global Funding, 2.20% due 1/30/2020

     AA/A1        8,000,000        7,989,296  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 10.375% due 11/1/2018

     A/A1        2,000,000        2,264,922  

S&P Global, Inc., 4.00% due 6/15/2025

     NR/Baa1        8,000,000        8,222,440  

S&P Global, Inc., 2.50% due 8/15/2018

     NR/Baa1        2,950,000        2,973,287  

S&P Global, Inc., 3.30% due 8/14/2020

     NR/Baa1        2,450,000        2,502,967  
        

 

 

 
           369,719,335  
        

 

 

 

ENERGY — 5.58%

        

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.27%

        

b Ensco plc, 8.00% due 1/31/2024

     BB/B1e        2,425,000        2,455,313  

Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.65% due 11/15/2024

     BBB/Baa3        10,000,000        10,066,980  

a,b,f Schahin II Finance Co. (SPV) Ltd., 5.875% due 9/25/2023

     NR/NR        4,082,733        469,514  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.31%

        

b BP Capital Markets plc Floating Rate Note, 1.386% due 8/14/2018

     A-/A2        11,380,000        11,407,824  

Buckeye Partners LP, 4.15% due 7/1/2023

     BBB-/Baa3        7,000,000        7,153,335  

a Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LLC, Floating Rate Note, 1.784% due 5/1/2020

     A-/A2        24,900,000        24,677,170  

a,b CNPC General Capital Ltd., 2.75% due 4/19/2017

     A+/A1        5,000,000        5,001,814  

a,b CNPC General Capital Ltd., 2.75% due 5/14/2019

     A+/A1        5,000,000        5,043,911  

a,b CNPC General Capital Ltd. Floating Rate Note, 1.936% due 5/14/2017

     A+/A1        5,000,000        5,001,540  

a Colorado Interstate Gas Co., LLC/Colorado Interstate Issuing Corp., 4.15% due 8/15/2026

     BBB-/Baa3        26,000,000        25,410,970  

Energen Corp., 4.625% due 9/1/2021

     BB/B2        10,000,000        9,947,000  

Exxon Mobil Corp., 2.222% due 3/1/2021

     AA+/Aaa        4,925,000        4,934,525  

Exxon Mobil Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.835% due 3/1/2019

     AA+/Aaa        6,625,000        6,718,545  

Exxon Mobil Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.654% due 2/28/2018

     AA+/Aaa        6,950,000        6,991,276  

a Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, 3.875% due 7/15/2022

     BBB/Baa2        9,000,000        9,229,104  

a Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, 4.35% due 7/15/2025

     BBB/Baa2        4,200,000        4,347,996  

Gulf South Pipeline Co., LP, 4.00% due 6/15/2022

     BBB-/Baa2        13,690,000        13,953,026  

a Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC, 4.60% due 9/15/2025

     BBB/Baa2        9,000,000        9,470,700  

a,b Harvest Operations Corp., 2.125% due 5/14/2018

     AA/Aa2        7,000,000        7,008,727  

HollyFrontier Corp., 5.875% due 4/1/2026

     BBB-/Baa3        25,000,000        26,542,950  

Marathon Petroleum Corp., 2.70% due 12/14/2018

     BBB/Baa2        8,000,000        8,068,720  

a Northern Natural Gas Co., 5.75% due 7/15/2018

     A/A2        50,000        52,396  

a Northwest Pipeline, LLC, 4.00% due 4/1/2027

     BBB/NR        10,000,000        9,996,650  

NuStar Logistics LP, 4.75% due 2/1/2022

     BB+/Ba1        5,000,000        4,912,500  

b Petroleos Mexicanos Floating Rate Note, 3.044% due 7/18/2018

     BBB+/Baa3        10,000,000        10,150,000  

b Sasol Financing International plc, 4.50% due 11/14/2022

     BBB/Baa2        4,000,000        4,042,000  

a Semco Energy, Inc., 5.15% due 4/21/2020

     A-/A2        3,000,000        3,211,107  

a,b Sinopec Group Overseas Development Ltd., 2.75% due 5/17/2017

     A+/Aa3        6,000,000        6,008,226  

a Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, 4.50% due 2/1/2021

     BBB-/Baa2        11,015,000        11,493,227  

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., LLC, 7.85% due 2/1/2026

     BBB/Baa2        11,000,000        14,124,473  

Williams Partners LP, 3.60% due 3/15/2022

     BBB/Baa3        1,800,000        1,825,880  
        

 

 

 
           269,717,399  
        

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.40%

        

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.40%

        

Whole Foods Market, Inc., 5.20% due 12/3/2025

     BBB-/Baa3        18,175,000        19,315,681  
        

 

 

 
           19,315,681  
        

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 2.33%

        

Beverages — 1.43%

        

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance Inc., 3.30% due 2/1/2023

   A-/A3    $ 9,650,000      $ 9,821,876  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.294% due 2/1/2021

   A-/A3      7,550,000        7,777,187  

Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc., 5.71% due 3/18/2037

   AA-/NR      3,380,000        3,855,117  

a,b Coca Cola Icecek Uretim A.S., 4.75% due 10/1/2018

   NR/Baa3      5,000,000        5,121,000  

a,b JB y Compania, S.A. de C.V., 3.75% due 5/13/2025

   BBB/NR      13,750,000        13,452,131  

PepsiCo, Inc., 3.10% due 7/17/2022

   A/A1      9,250,000        9,502,923  

PepsiCo, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.535% due 10/6/2021

   A/A1      19,230,000        19,349,072  

Food Products — 0.45%

        

General Mills, Inc., 1.40% due 10/20/2017

   BBB+/A3      4,600,000        4,602,185  

Ingredion, Inc., 1.80% due 9/25/2017

   BBB/Baa2      12,150,000        12,155,686  

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., 4.125% due 11/15/2025

   BBB/Baa1      3,000,000        3,143,178  

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., 3.00% due 11/15/2020

   BBB/Baa1      1,900,000        1,936,731  

Tobacco — 0.45%

        

Altria Group, Inc., 2.625% due 1/14/2020

   A-/A3      4,900,000        4,962,450  

a,b B.A.T. International Finance plc, 2.125% due 6/7/2017

   BBB+/Baa2      8,000,000        8,006,224  

a,b B.A.T. International Finance plc, 3.95% due 6/15/2025

   BBB+/Baa2      3,000,000        3,066,954  

Reynolds American, Inc., 6.875% due 5/1/2020

   BBB/Baa3      5,000,000        5,635,275  
        

 

 

 
           112,387,989  
        

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.05%

        

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.45%

        

Abbott Laboratories, 2.35% due 11/22/2019

   BBB/Baa3      14,825,000        14,886,450  

Abbott Laboratories, 3.40% due 11/30/2023

   BBB/Baa3      6,860,000        6,930,891  

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.60%

        

Catholic Health Initiatives, 1.60% due 11/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      1,900,000        1,898,013  

Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.95% due 11/1/2022

   BBB+/Baa1      7,000,000        6,768,923  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.35% due 7/15/2022

   A+/A3      5,000,000        5,173,165  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.75% due 7/15/2025

   A+/A3      5,000,000        5,221,580  

Wellpoint, Inc., 2.25% due 8/15/2019

   A/Baa2      10,000,000        10,036,290  
        

 

 

 
           50,915,312  
        

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.10%

        

Household Products — 0.10%

        

Edgewell Personal Care, 4.70% due 5/24/2022

   BB+/Ba2      2,000,000        2,080,000  

a,b Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, 3.80% due 4/8/2024

   A-/NR      3,000,000        2,982,719  
        

 

 

 
           5,062,719  
        

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 3.62%

        

Insurance — 3.62%

        

CNA Financial Corp., 4.50% due 3/1/2026

   BBB/Baa2      20,000,000        21,137,660  

a,b DaVinciRe Holdings Ltd., 4.75% due 5/1/2025

   A/Baa2      10,260,000        9,922,682  

b Enstar Group Ltd., 4.50% due 3/10/2022

   BBB-/NR      1,950,000        1,974,539  

a Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625% due 4/15/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      2,270,000        2,579,803  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., 4.50% due 4/15/2026

   BBB/Baa3      10,000,000        10,382,790  

Horace Mann Educators Corp., 4.50% due 12/1/2025

   BBB/Baa3      4,800,000        4,890,173  

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp., 5.00% due 9/19/2022

   BBB/Baa2      3,000,000        3,168,405  

Kemper Corp., 4.35% due 2/15/2025

   BBB-/Baa3      7,540,000        7,551,280  

a,b Lancashire Holdings Ltd., 5.70% due 10/1/2022

   BBB/Baa2      11,000,000        11,730,422  

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., 3.30% due 3/14/2023

   A-/Baa1      3,000,000        3,055,779  

a MassMutual Global Funding, LLC, 2.00% due 4/5/2017

   AA+/Aa2      8,000,000        8,000,000  

Mercury General Corp., 4.40% due 3/15/2027

   NR/Baa2      16,000,000        15,984,352  

b Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., 4.70% due 10/15/2022

   BBB+/NR      5,000,000        5,359,660  

a Pricoa Global Funding I, 1.35% due 8/18/2017

   AA-/A1      10,000,000        9,985,490  

a Principal Life Global Funding II, 1.50% due 9/11/2017

   A+/A1      6,950,000        6,949,326  

a Principal Life Global Funding II, 2.375% due 9/11/2019

   A+/A1      2,450,000        2,465,332  

a Principal Life Global Funding II, 2.20% due 4/8/2020

   A+/A1      7,000,000        6,989,640  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., 3.95% due 9/15/2026

   A-/Baa1      3,765,000        3,796,972  

a Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., 2.50% due 4/24/2019

   A/A2      9,900,000        9,965,548  

a Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., 2.50% due 1/15/2020

   A/A2      15,000,000        14,991,780  

a Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., 3.05% due 1/20/2021

   A/A2      3,975,000        4,008,060  

b Trinity Acquisition plc, 4.40% due 3/15/2026

   BBB/Baa3      9,815,000        10,060,571  
        

 

 

 
           174,950,264  
        

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE

MATERIALS — 1.27%

            

Chemicals — 0.50%

            

Airgas, Inc., 3.05% due 8/1/2020

   A-/A3      $ 4,950,000      $ 5,085,254

a Incitec Pivot Finance, LLC, 6.00% due 12/10/2019

   BBB/Baa3        4,538,000        4,880,179

a,b Office Cherifien des Phosphates, 5.625% due 4/25/2024

   BBB-/NR        8,555,000        9,108,508

a,b Yara International ASA, 3.80% due 6/6/2026

   BBB/Baa2        5,000,000        4,923,540

Construction Materials — 0.01%

            

CRH America, Inc., 8.125% due 7/15/2018

   BBB+/Baa2        650,000        701,034

Metals & Mining — 0.76%

            

a,b Anglo American Capital plc, 2.625% due 9/27/2017

   BB+/Ba1        9,700,000        9,700,000

b Anglogold Holdings plc, 5.375% due 4/15/2020

   BB+/Baa3        9,100,000        9,577,750

b Anglogold Holdings plc, 5.125% due 8/1/2022

   BB+/Baa3        6,500,000        6,693,050

a,b Newcrest Finance Property Ltd., 4.20% due 10/1/2022

   BBB-/Baa3        10,459,000        10,743,506
              

 

 

 
               61,412,821
              

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.11%

            

Media — 0.11%

            

The Washington Post Co., 7.25% due 2/1/2019

   BB+/Ba1        5,000,000        5,412,500
              

 

 

 
               5,412,500
              

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE
SCIENCES — 1.00%

            

Biotechnology — 0.40%

            

Biogen, Inc., 3.625% due 9/15/2022

   A-/Baa1        5,000,000        5,156,960

Gilead Sciences, Inc., 2.55% due 9/1/2020

   A/A3        4,820,000        4,871,902

Gilead Sciences, Inc., 3.25% due 9/1/2022

   A/A3        4,650,000        4,750,035

Gilead Sciences, Inc., 2.50% due 9/1/2023

   A/A3        4,695,000        4,542,436

Pharmaceuticals — 0.60%

            

b Actavis Funding SCS, 2.35% due 3/12/2018

   BBB/Baa3        1,720,000        1,727,499

b Actavis Funding SCS, 3.45% due 3/15/2022

   BBB/Baa3        5,000,000        5,105,390

b Actavis Funding SCS, 3.80% due 3/15/2025

   BBB/Baa3        5,000,000        5,045,615

b Actavis Funding SCS Floating Rate Note, 2.375% due 3/12/2020

   BBB/Baa3        5,000,000        5,110,965

a Bayer U.S. Finance, LLC, 1.50% due 10/6/2017

   A-/A3        1,975,000        1,973,363

b Mylan N.V., 3.00% due 12/15/2018

   BBB-/Baa3        4,900,000        4,956,870

Zoetis, Inc., 3.45% due 11/13/2020

   BBB/Baa2        2,000,000        2,048,480

Zoetis, Inc., 4.50% due 11/13/2025

   BBB/Baa2        3,000,000        3,231,444
              

 

 

 
               48,520,959
              

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 1.15%

            

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.88%

            

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 3.95% due 1/15/2027

   BBB/Baa2        3,975,000        3,973,621

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 3.90% due 6/15/2023

   BBB/Baa2        11,700,000        11,973,803

EPR Properties, 5.25% due 7/15/2023

   BBB-/Baa2        4,041,000        4,238,294

Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.95% due 2/15/2027

   BBB-/Baa2        2,000,000        2,053,628

Washington REIT, 4.95% due 10/1/2020

   BBB/Baa2        19,100,000        20,231,236

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.27%

            

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., 4.40% due 11/15/2022

   BBB+/Baa2        3,000,000        3,128,727

a,b Vonovia Finance B.V., 3.20% due 10/2/2017

   BBB+/NR        10,000,000        10,056,870
              

 

 

 
               55,656,179
              

 

 

 

RETAILING — 0.41%

            

Multiline Retail — 0.41%

            

Family Dollar Stores, Inc., 5.00% due 2/1/2021

   BBB-/Baa3        18,475,000        19,694,350
              

 

 

 
               19,694,350
              

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.66%

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.66%

            

a Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 2.375% due 1/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa2        8,875,000        8,873,926

a Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.00% due 1/15/2022

   BBB-/Baa2        9,000,000        8,988,534

a Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.625% due 1/15/2024

   BBB-/Baa2        9,000,000        9,066,330

Intel Corp., 3.10% due 7/29/2022

   A+/A1        5,000,000        5,138,860
              

 

 

 
               32,067,650
              

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 2.82%

            

Information Technology Services — 1.07%

            

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., 3.95% due 9/1/2020

   BBB+/Baa1      $ 8,000,000      $ 8,376,336

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.85% due 10/15/2018

   BBB/Baa3        4,850,000        4,916,964

Fiserv, Inc., 2.70% due 6/1/2020

   BBB/Baa2        6,900,000        6,978,074

SAIC, Inc., 4.45% due 12/1/2020

   BBB-/Ba1        2,000,000        2,080,000

Total System Services, Inc., 3.75% due 6/1/2023

   BBB-/Baa3        5,000,000        5,017,915

Total System Services, Inc., 3.80% due 4/1/2021

   BBB-/Baa3        3,000,000        3,103,590

Total System Services, Inc., 2.375% due 6/1/2018

   BBB-/Baa3        20,915,000        21,002,090

Internet Software & Services — 0.38%

            

eBay, Inc., 2.50% due 3/9/2018

   BBB+/Baa1        4,885,000        4,922,136

Lender Processing Services, Inc./Black Knight Lending Solutions, Inc., 5.75% due 4/15/2023

   BBB/Baa3        8,175,000        8,563,157

a,b Tencent Holdings Ltd., 2.00% due 5/2/2017

   A/A2        5,000,000        5,000,741

Software — 1.37%

            

Autodesk, Inc., 3.125% due 6/15/2020

   BBB/Baa2        1,945,000        1,982,535

Autodesk, Inc., 4.375% due 6/15/2025

   BBB/Baa2        1,000,000        1,030,473

CA Technologies, Inc., 3.60% due 8/1/2020

   BBB+/Baa2        13,905,000        14,332,078

CA Technologies, Inc., 2.875% due 8/15/2018

   BBB+/Baa2        4,082,000        4,135,907

CA, Inc., 3.60% due 8/15/2022

   BBB+/Baa2e        3,000,000        3,044,109

CDK Global, Inc., 3.80% due 10/15/2019

   BB+/Ba1        5,000,000        5,097,000

Microsoft Corp., 2.875% due 2/6/2024

   AAA/Aaa        9,216,000        9,275,213

Oracle Corp., 2.50% due 5/15/2022

   AA-/A1        4,400,000        4,387,807

Oracle Corp., 1.90% due 9/15/2021

   AA-/A1        11,825,000        11,619,481

Oracle Corp., 2.40% due 9/15/2023

   AA-/A1        11,650,000        11,340,215
              

 

 

 
               136,205,821
              

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE &
EQUIPMENT — 2.33%

            

Communications Equipment — 0.97%

            

Cisco Systems, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.652% due 2/21/2018

   AA-/A1        9,850,000        9,903,751

Juniper Networks, Inc., 3.30% due 6/15/2020

   BBB/Baa2        4,825,000        4,935,102

Juniper Networks, Inc., 3.125% due 2/26/2019

   BBB/Baa2        10,000,000        10,187,870

b LM Ericsson, 4.125% due 5/15/2022

   BBB-/Baa3        21,215,000        21,648,847

Computers & Peripherals — 0.11%

            

Lexmark International, Inc., 6.125% due 3/15/2020

   BB/Ba2        5,375,000        5,571,773

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.60%

 

Ingram Micro, Inc., 5.45% due 12/15/2024

   NR/Ba1        5,596,000        5,506,296

Tech Data Corp., 4.95% due 2/15/2027

   BBB-/Baa3        6,000,000        6,056,724

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., 4.75% due 12/1/2024

   BBB-/Baa2        17,000,000        17,594,133

Technology, Hardware, Storage &
Peripherals — 0.65%

            

Apple, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.873% due 2/22/2019

   AA+/Aa1        4,950,000        5,024,993

Apple, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.183% due 2/23/2021

   AA+/Aa1        9,050,000        9,339,917

Apple, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.538% due 2/9/2022

   AA+/Aa1        11,975,000        12,071,602

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. Floating Rate Note, 2.929% due 10/5/2018

   BBB/Baa2        4,900,000        5,000,063
              

 

 

 
               112,841,071
              

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.58%

            

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.75%

            

AT&T, Inc., 1.962% due 11/27/2018

   BBB+/Baa1        11,350,000        11,453,694

AT&T, Inc., 2.082% due 6/30/2020

   BBB+/Baa1        4,950,000        5,007,841

AT&T, Inc., 3.60% due 2/17/2023

   BBB+/Baa1        8,000,000        8,102,408

AT&T, Inc., 4.45% due 4/1/2024

   BBB+/Baa1        10,000,000        10,480,140

AT&T, Inc., 3.00% due 6/30/2022

   BBB+/Baa1        4,500,000        4,476,577

Michigan Bell Telephone Co., 7.85% due 1/15/2022

   BBB+/NR        3,000,000        3,596,679

Qwest Corp., 6.75% due 12/1/2021

   BBB-/Ba1        3,000,000        3,288,744

Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.125% due 3/16/2027

   BBB+/Baa1        7,000,000        7,118,587

Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.45% due 3/15/2021

   BBB+/Baa1        9,600,000        9,860,294

Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.50% due 11/1/2024

   BBB+/Baa1        4,683,000        4,643,644

Verizon Communications, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.137% due 3/16/2022

   NR/NR        7,500,000        7,568,220

Verizon Communications, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.871% due 9/14/2018

   BBB+/Baa1        1,825,000        1,863,635

Verizon Communications, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.918% due 6/17/2019

   BBB+/Baa1        6,970,000        7,019,766

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.83%

            

a Crown Castle Towers, LLC, 6.113% due 1/15/2040

   NR/A2      $ 6,970,000      $ 7,546,860

b Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U., 4.103% due 3/8/2027

   BBB/Baa3        8,500,000        8,559,985

b Vodafone Group plc, 1.25% due 9/26/2017

   BBB+/Baa1        24,245,000        24,224,125
              

 

 

 
               124,811,199
              

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.47%

            

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.01%

            

a FedEx Corp. 2012 Pass-Through Trust, 2.625% due 1/15/2018

   BBB/Baa1        286,478        286,180

Airlines — 0.43%

            

American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.95% due 7/15/2024

   A/NR        5,695,123        6,057,503

American Airlines Group, Inc., 3.60% due 3/22/2029

   AA/Aa3        9,526,629        9,579,026

US Airways, 6.25% due 10/22/2024

   A+/A3        4,845,326        5,281,405

Road & Rail — 0.95%

            

a,b Asciano Finance Ltd., 5.00% due 4/7/2018

   BBB-/Baa3        2,000,000        2,047,688

a BNSF Railway Co., 3.442% due 6/16/2028

   AA/Aa2        14,153,711        14,173,617

a,b LeasePlan Corp. NV, 2.50% due 5/16/2018

   BBB-/Baa1        10,000,000        10,024,850

a Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP/PTL Finance Corp., 4.25% due 1/17/2023

   BBB/Baa2        5,000,000        5,209,070

a TTX Co., 4.15% due 1/15/2024

   A/Baa1        6,000,000        6,290,154

a TTX Co., 5.453% due 1/2/2022

   NR/NR        3,271,821        3,396,118

a TTX Co., 2.25% due 2/1/2019

   A/Baa1        5,000,000        5,002,295

Transportation Infrastructure — 0.08%

            

a,b Mexico City Airport Trust, 4.25% due 10/31/2026

   BBB+/Baa1        3,750,000        3,801,563
              

 

 

 
               71,149,469
              

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 5.84%

            

Electric Utilities — 4.77%

            

Appalachian Power Co., 3.40% due 6/1/2025

   A-/Baa1        7,000,000        7,077,035

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., 7.88% due 11/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1        15,359,000        15,894,123

Duke Energy Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.378% due 4/3/2017

   BBB+/NR        39,371,000        39,371,000

Duke Energy Florida Project Finance, LLC, 1.196% due 3/1/2022

   AAA/Aaa        17,910,000        17,800,695

a,b Electricite de France S.A., 2.15% due 1/22/2019

   A-/A3        4,900,000        4,905,635

a,b Enel Finance International S.A., 6.25% due 9/15/2017

   BBB/Baa2        15,889,000        16,207,384

Entergy Louisiana, LLC, 4.80% due 5/1/2021

   A/A2        4,300,000        4,606,642

Entergy Texas, Inc., 7.125% due 2/1/2019

   A/Baa1        2,000,000        2,173,620

Exelon Corp., 1.55% due 6/9/2017

   BBB-/Baa2        2,950,000        2,950,089

Exelon Corp., 2.85% due 6/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa2        2,950,000        2,988,675

a Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 4.30% due 1/15/2026

   BBB-/Baa2        15,000,000        15,604,785

a,b Korea Western Power Co., Ltd., 2.875% due 10/10/2018

   NR/Aa2        10,000,000        10,113,096

a Monongahela Power Co., 4.10% due 4/15/2024

   BBB+/A3        8,000,000        8,389,256

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 1.586% due 6/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1        6,715,000        6,716,786

Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin, 3.30% due 6/15/2024

   A/Aa3        10,000,000        10,132,370

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 5.35% due 10/1/2021

   BBB+/Baa2        3,000,000        3,246,990

a Rochester Gas & Electric, 5.90% due 7/15/2019

   A/A2        11,732,000        12,658,159

Southern Power Co., 2.375% due 6/1/2020

   BBB+/Baa1        9,793,000        9,792,128

Southern Power Co., 1.85% due 12/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1        5,000,000        5,004,920

a,b State Grid Overseas Investment (2014) Ltd., 2.75% due 5/7/2019

   AA-/Aa3        9,000,000        9,107,809

a Steelriver Transmission Co., LLC, 4.71% due 6/30/2017

   NR/Baa1        2,823,230        2,823,207

The Southern Co., 2.45% due 9/1/2018

   BBB+/Baa2        4,825,000        4,865,491

Toledo Edison Co., 7.25% due 5/1/2020

   BBB+/Baa1        167,000        181,985

a,b Transelec S.A., 4.25% due 1/14/2025

   BBB/Baa1        6,000,000        6,128,613

UIL Holdings Corp., 4.625% due 10/1/2020

   BBB/Baa1        11,660,000        12,030,158

Gas Utilities — 0.26%

            

AGL Capital Corp., 3.50% due 9/15/2021

   A-/Baa1        9,925,000        10,232,804

Spire, Inc., 2.55% due 8/15/2019

   BBB+/Baa2        2,350,000        2,364,365

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.13%

 

a Midland Cogeneration Venture, 6.00% due 3/15/2025

   BBB-/NR        5,987,152        6,357,793

Multi-Utilities — 0.68%

            

Dominion Gas Holdings, LLC, 2.50% due 12/15/2019

   BBB+/A2        3,900,000        3,943,688

Dominion Gas Holdings, LLC, 2.80% due 11/15/2020

   BBB+/A2        5,000,000        5,061,795

a Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC, 6.25% due 3/15/2020

   BB+/Baa3        3,640,000        3,891,276

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

a,b Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., 2.875% due 10/2/2018

     AA/Aa2      $ 7,000,000      $ 7,075,968  

a Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 4.881% due 8/15/2019

     A-/A2        10,000,000        10,668,680  

SCANA Corp., 4.125% due 2/1/2022

     BBB/Baa3        2,000,000        2,026,960  
        

 

 

 
           282,393,980  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $2,269,749,436)

           2,305,749,780  
        

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.42%

        

REAL ESTATE — 0.42%

        

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.42%

        

a IAS Operating Partnership LP, 5.00% due 3/15/2018

     NR/NR        19,950,000        20,124,562  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $19,950,000)

           20,124,562  
        

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 2.39%

        

American Municipal Power Ohio, Inc., 5.072% due 2/15/2018 (Meldahl Hydroelectric)

     A/A3        5,000,000        5,125,000  

Anaheim California Public Financing Authority, 5.316% due 9/1/2017 (Anaheim Public Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re/FGIC)

     AA-/A1        520,000        526,947  

Anaheim California Public Financing Authority, 5.486% due 9/1/2020 (Anaheim Public Improvements; Insured: Natl-Re)

     AA-/A1        3,270,000        3,422,349  

Brentwood California Infrastructure Financing Authority, 6.16% due 10/1/2019 (Civic Center)

     AA/NR        2,110,000        2,222,547  

California HFFA, 6.76% due 2/1/2019 (Community Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities)

     AA-/NR        3,905,000        4,112,551  

California School Finance Authority, 5.041% due 7/1/2020 (LOC: City National Bank)

     AA+/NR        4,000,000        4,313,280  

Camden County Improvement Authority, 5.47% due 7/1/2018 (Cooper Medical School of Rowan University)

     A/A2        2,140,000        2,226,007  

Camden County Improvement Authority, 5.62% due 7/1/2019 (Cooper Medical School of Rowan University)

     A/A2        3,025,000        3,223,259  

City and County of San Francisco Redevelopment Financing Authority, 8.00% due 8/1/2019 (San Francisco Redevelopment Projects)

     AA-/A2        6,500,000        7,047,040  

City of Fort Collins Colorado Electric Utility Enterprise, 4.92% due 12/1/2020 (Fort Collins Smart Grid)

     AA-/NR        2,250,000        2,351,205  

City of Riverside California, 5.61% due 8/1/2017 (City Sewer System)

     A+/A1        2,000,000        2,027,560  

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 5.071% due 11/15/2019 (Housing Mtg Finance Program)

     AAA/Aaa        1,585,000        1,620,932  

Denver Public Schools COP, 2.018% due 12/15/2019 (School District No. 1 Educational Facilities)

     NR/Aa3        3,000,000        3,007,500  

JobsOhio Beverage System, 2.217% due 1/1/2019 (State Liquor Enterprise)

     AA/Aa3        11,245,000        11,393,434  

Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission, 2.099% due 4/1/2019 (Commonwealth of Kentucky and Teachers’ Retirement System Funding Obligations)

     A/Aa3        3,000,000        3,018,750  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, 5.591% due 8/1/2020 (Los Angeles County & USC Medical Center Projects)

     AA/Aa3        3,000,000        3,312,060  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, 1.66% due 2/1/2022 (Louisiana Utilities Restoration)

     AAA/Aaa        4,590,287        4,578,077  

Municipal Improvement Corp. of Los Angeles, 6.165% due 11/1/2020 (Recovery Zone Economic Development)

     A+/Aa3        11,885,000        13,060,545  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 4.075% due 11/1/2020 (World Trade Center Recovery)

     AAA/Aa1        2,500,000        2,682,300  

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, 8.00% due 5/1/2020 (Cleveland County Industrial Authority (CCIA) - Hitachi Norman, Oklahoma Project)

     NR/NR        3,355,000        3,382,175  

Orleans Parish School Board GO, 4.40% due 2/1/2021 (Educational Facilities Improvements; Insured: AGM)

     AA/A2        10,000,000        10,718,400  

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands, 5.818% due 8/1/2022 (Redlands Redevelopment; Insured: AMBAC) (ETM)

     NR/NR        1,495,000        1,621,492  

Redevelopment Agency of the County of San Bernardino, 7.135% due 9/1/2020 (San Sevaine Redevelopment Project)

     BBB/NR        1,045,000        1,098,264  

Rutgers State University GO, 2.342% due 5/1/2019 (New Brunswick, Newark and Camden Campus Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        3,485,000        3,506,363  

Rutgers State University GO, 3.028% due 5/1/2021 (New Brunswick, Newark and Camden Campus Facilities)

     A+/Aa3        1,500,000        1,510,305  

Sandoval County, New Mexico, 1.452% due 6/1/2017

     A+/NR        1,000,000        1,000,370  

Tampa-Hillsborough County Florida Expressway Authority, 2.22% due 7/1/2018 (Electronic Tolling Program)

     A/A2        2,000,000        2,002,680  

Tampa-Hillsborough County Florida Expressway Authority, 2.49% due 7/1/2019 (Electronic Tolling Program)

     A/A2        2,500,000        2,503,775  

Tampa-Hillsborough County Florida Expressway Authority, 2.84% due 7/1/2020 (Electronic Tolling Program)

     A/A2        1,750,000        1,754,830  

Wallenpaupack Area School District GO, 3.80% due 9/1/2019 (Pike and Wayne Counties Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        3,000,000        3,108,690  

Wallenpaupack Area School District GO, 4.00% due 9/1/2020 (Pike and Wayne Counties Educational Facilities) (State Aid Withholding)

     AA/NR        2,750,000        2,879,003  

Yuba Levee Financing Authority, 6.375% due 9/1/2021 (pre-refunded 9/1/2017) (Yuba County Levee Financing Project)

     AA/NR        1,000,000        1,021,900  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $110,623,516)

           115,379,590  
        

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.62%

        

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 1.11% dated 3/31/2017 due 4/3/2017, repurchase price $125,011,563 collateralized by 71 corporate debt securities, having an average coupon of 3.98%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 6/24/2018 to 8/8/2056, and having an aggregate market value of $133,780,848 at 3/31/2017

     NR/NR        125,000,000        125,000,000  

a Canadian National Railway, 0.85% due 4/12/2017

     NR/NR        5,000,000        4,998,701  

a Cintas Executive, 1.15% due 4/6/2017

     NR/NR        22,000,000        21,996,486  

Farmer Mac Discount Note, 0.50% due 4/3/2017

     NR/NR        20,000,000        19,999,445  

Federal Home Loan Discount Note, 0.65% due 4/10/2017

     NR/NR        3,000,000        2,999,513  

Federal Home Loan Discount Note, 0.30% due 4/3/2017

     NR/NR        57,000,000        56,998,675  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/ MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Florida Power & Light Co., 1.00% due 4/4/2017

     NR/NR      $ 4,000,000      $ 3,999,667  

a Intercontinental Exchange, 0.86% due 4/3/2017

     NR/NR        11,000,000        10,999,474  

a KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co., 1.15% due 4/7/2017

     NR/NR        22,000,000        21,995,783  

a Kentucky Utilities Co., 1.13% due 4/5/2017

     NR/NR        15,000,000        14,998,117  

a Kentucky Utilities Co., 1.13% due 4/6/2017

     NR/NR        5,000,000        4,999,215  

a Louisville Gas & Electric Co., 1.13% due 4/6/2017

     NR/NR        15,000,000        14,997,688  

a Louisville Gas & Electric Co., 1.13% due 4/10/2017

     NR/NR        8,000,000        7,997,740  

a McCormick & Company Inc., 0.95% due 4/3/2017

     NR/NR        22,000,000        21,998,839  

a Reckitt Benckiser Co., 0.95% due 4/3/2017

     NR/NR        5,090,000        5,089,731  

a Rockwell Automation, Inc., 0.97% due 4/7/2017

     NR/NR        22,000,000        21,996,443  

a The Home Depot Inc., 0.77% due 4/7/2017

     NR/NR        22,000,000        21,997,177  

a United Parcel Service, Inc., 0.73% due 4/6/2017

     NR/NR        22,000,000        21,997,769  

United States Treasury Bill, 0.431% due 4/6/2017

     NR/NR        23,000,000        22,998,623  

United States Treasury Bill, 0.69% due 4/13/2017

     NR/NR        36,800,000        36,791,536  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $464,850,622)

           464,850,622  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.77% (Cost $4,789,511,110)

         $ 4,823,137,436  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.23%

           10,934,902  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 4,834,072,338  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $1,830,590,878, representing 37.87% of the Fund’s net assets.
b Yankee bond denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.
c Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees’ Audit Committee.
d When-issued security.
e Segregated as collateral for a when-issued security.
f Bond in default.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

AGM    Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC    Insured by American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
COP    Certificates of Participation
ETM    Escrowed to Maturity
FGIC    Insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
GO    General Obligation
HFFA    Health Facilities Financing Authority
Mtg    Mortgage
Natl-Re    Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
REMIC    Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
SBA    Small Business Administration
SPV    Special Purpose Vehicle
VA    Veterans Affairs
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s objective is to seek current income, consistent with preservation of capital.

The Fund invests in debt obligations issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies, or its instrumentalities, and in debt obligations rated at the time of purchase in one of the four highest credit ratings categories or, if no credit rating is available, judged to be of comparable quality by the Fund’s advisor. The Fund aims to reduce changes in its share value compared to longer duration fixed income portfolios by maintaining a laddered portfolio of investments with a dollar-weighted average duration of normally no more than three years.

LONG-TERM STABILITY OF PRINCIPAL

Net Asset Value History of A Shares

 

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KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES

 

Number of Bonds

     182  

Effective Duration

     1.2 Yrs  

Average Maturity

     2.0 Yrs  

SECURITY CREDIT RATINGS

 

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Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s global fixed income portfolios used ratings from Moody’s Investors Service. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, we have used Standard & Poor’s ratings. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs).

PORTFOLIO LADDER

 

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Percent of portfolio maturing in each year. Cash includes cash equivalents.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objective.

All data is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 8.75%

        

United States Treasury Notes, 0.875% due 6/15/2017

     NR/Aaa      $ 100,000      $ 100,017  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.625% due 8/31/2017

     NR/Aaa        200,000        199,806  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.75% due 12/31/2017

     NR/Aaa        400,000        399,203  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.125% due 4/15/2019

     NR/Aaa        233,136        236,503  

United States Treasury Notes, 0.125% due 4/15/2021

     NR/Aaa        358,547        362,380  

United States Treasury Notes Inflationary Index, 0.125% due 4/15/2020

     NR/Aaa        388,793        394,605  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $1,682,944)

           1,692,514  
        

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 3.64%

        

Export Leasing (2009), LLC, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.859% due 8/28/2021

     NR/NR        59,186        58,841  

a Micron Semiconductor Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.258% due 1/15/2019

     NR/NR        200,000        198,645  

a Petroleos Mexicanos Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.373% due 4/15/2025

     NR/NR        82,500        81,420  

a Petroleos Mexicanos, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.70% due 12/20/2022

     NR/NR        60,000        59,092  

a Reliance Industries Ltd., (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.87% due 1/15/2026

     NR/NR        118,421        115,402  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 2005-20K Class 1, 5.36% due 11/1/2025

     NR/NR        32,077        34,199  

a Washington Aircraft 2 Co. Ltd. Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of the United States), 1.583% due 6/26/2024

     NR/NR        159,540        157,205  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $711,434)

           704,804  
        

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 3.73%

        

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series K716 Class A1, 2.413% due 8/25/2047

     NR/Aaa        72,272        73,149  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Multi-Family Structured Pass Through, Series K710 Class A2, 1.883% due 5/25/2019

     NR/NR        275,000        275,461  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Pool G15523, 2.50% due 8/1/2025

     NR/NR        148,502        150,816  

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., Series 2586 Class AF, 5.00% due 3/15/2018

     NR/NR        124,246        125,663  

Federal National Mtg Assoc. Pool AS3705, 2.50% due 11/1/2024

     NR/NR        93,957        95,201  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $724,466)

           720,290  
        

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 29.80%

        

ADVANCE RECEIVABLES — 1.16%

        

b New Residential Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2 Class AT2, 2.575% due 10/15/2049

     AAA/NR        100,000        98,937  

b SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2015-T3 Class AT3, 2.92% due 7/15/2047

     NR/NR        125,000        125,192  
        

 

 

 
           224,129  
        

 

 

 

AUTO RECEIVABLES — 6.32%

        

Ally Auto Receivables Trust, Series 15-1 Class A3, 1.39% due 9/16/2019

     AAA/Aaa        133,765        133,761  

Ally Auto Receivables Trust, Series 15-2 Class A3, 1.49% due 11/15/2019

     AAA/Aaa        95,521        95,543  

b Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP, LLC, Series 2012-3A Class A, 2.10% due 3/20/2019

     NR/Aaa        100,000        100,269  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2016-3 Class A2A, 1.36% due 4/22/2019

     AAA/Aaa        86,170        86,159  

b Chesapeake Funding II, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A1, 2.11% due 3/15/2028

     NR/Aaa        192,127        192,260  

b Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-AA Class B, 2.51% due 1/15/2021

     AA/Aa1        125,000        125,229  

b Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-1 Class A, 2.12% due 7/15/2026

     AAA/NR        100,000        100,255  

b Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A2, 2.87% due 10/15/2021

     A/NR        87,105        87,439  

b GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2014-2A Class A4, 1.62% due 2/20/2018

     NR/Aaa        100,000        100,041  

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2016-B Class A2B Floating Rate Note, 1.212% due 4/15/2019

     NR/Aaa        80,215        80,310  

b OSCAR US Funding Trust, Series 2014-1A Class A3, 1.72% due 4/15/2019

     AAA/Aaa        51,070        50,783  

b,c OSCAR US Funding Trust, Series 2016-2A Class A3, 2.73% due 12/15/2020

     AAA/Aaa        70,000        69,790  
        

 

 

 
           1,221,839  
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 2.84%

        

b Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities, LLC, Series 2015-STP Class A, 3.323% due 9/10/2028

     AAA/NR        99,677        102,242  

COMM Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-DC2 Class A1, 1.82% due 2/10/2049

     NR/Aaa        113,243        113,173  

b DBUBS Mortgage Trust CMO, Series 2011-LC2A Class A1FL, 2.208% due 7/12/2044

     NR/Aaa        40,836        41,086  

b FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-KF02 Class B Floating Rate Note, 3.778% due 12/25/2045

     NR/Baa3        19,945        20,167  

b JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage, Series 2014-BXH Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.812% due 4/15/2027

     AAA/NR        92,075        92,129  

Morgan Stanley BAML Trust, Series 2012-C6 Class A2, 1.868% due 11/15/2045

     NR/Aaa        74,142        74,198  

b Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust, Series 2009-GG10 Class A4A, 5.949% due 8/12/2045

     NR/Aaa        11,026        11,026  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-C22 Class A1, 1.479% due 9/15/2057

     NR/Aaa        96,377        95,993  
        

 

 

 
           550,014  
        

 

 

 

CREDIT CARD — 2.90%

        

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2015-4 Class A, 1.72% due 8/16/2021

     AAA/NR        100,000        100,029  

Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A, 1.52% due 5/16/2022

     AAA/NR        135,000        133,896  

b Cabela’s Master Credit Card Trust, Series 2013-2A Class A1, 2.17% due 8/16/2021

     AAA/NR        150,000        150,819  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Cabela’s Master Credit Card Trust, Series 2015-1A Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.452% due 3/15/2023

   AAA/NR    $ 75,000      $ 75,420  

Synchrony Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2014-1 Class A, 1.61% due 11/15/2020

   AAA/Aaa      100,000        100,145  
        

 

 

 
           560,309  
        

 

 

 

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 10.50%

        

b Alterna Funding I, LLC, Series 2014-1A, 1.639% due 2/15/2021

   NR/NR      23,623        23,150  

b AMSR Trust, Series 2016-SFR1 Class A Floating Rate Note, 2.343% due 11/17/2033

   NR/Aaa      100,000        100,436  

b BCC Funding Corp., Series 2016-1 Class A1, 1.10% due 9/20/2017

   NR/NR      40,121        40,087  

b CLI Funding, LLC, Series 2014-1A Class A, 3.29% due 6/18/2029

   A/NR      72,534        69,580  

b Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A3, 1.72% due 9/22/2020

   AAA/Aaa      125,000        125,240  

b Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2014-1 Class A, 2.54% due 5/20/2027

   A+/NR      110,543        110,533  

b Dominos Pizza Master Issuer, LLC, Series 2012-1A Class A2, 5.216% due 1/25/2042

   BBB+/Baa1      144,484        147,201  

b Engs Commercial Finance Trust, Series 2016-1A Class A1, 1.25% due 11/22/2017

   NR/NR      39,483        39,488  

b Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2016-2 Class A1, 0.85% due 7/20/2017

   A-1+/NR      29,598        29,592  

GE Dealer Floorplan Master Note Trust, Series 2012-2 Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.728% due 4/22/2019

   NR/Aaa      100,000        100,025  

b GTP Acquisition Partners I, LLC, Series 2015-1 Class A, 2.35% due 6/15/2045

   NR/Aaa      100,000        98,718  

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A4, 1.66% due 12/15/2022

   AAA/Aaa      100,000        99,840  

b Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP, Series 2016-1 Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.958% due 4/10/2030

   NR/Aaa      200,000        200,897  

MVW Owner Trust, Series 2013-1X Class A, 2.15% due 4/22/2030

   A+/NR      32,036        31,921  

b OnDeck Asset Securitization Trust II, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A, 4.21% due 5/17/2020

   BBB+/NR      100,000        99,416  

b OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-2A Class A, 4.10% due 3/20/2028

   A+/NR      100,000        102,436  

b PFS Financing Corp., Series 2015-AA Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.532% due 4/15/2020

   AAA/Aaa      100,000        99,968  

b PFS Tax Lien Trust, Series 2014-1, 1.44% due 5/15/2029

   AAA/NR      22,455        22,311  

b SBA Tower Trust, Series 2012-1 Class C, 2.933% due 12/9/2042

   NR/A2      100,000        100,049  

b SBA Tower Trust, Series 2014-1A Class C, 2.898% due 10/15/2044

   NR/A2      100,000        100,311  

b Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2014-1A Class A, 2.07% due 3/20/2030

   A/NR      20,269        20,065  

b Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2015-1A Class A, 2.40% due 3/22/2032

   A/NR      104,271        103,801  

b Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2015-3A Class A, 2.58% due 9/20/2032

   A/NR      44,786        44,956  

b Tax Ease Funding, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A, 3.131% due 6/15/2028

   NR/NR      120,719        120,797  
        

 

 

 
           2,030,818  
        

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 1.72%

        

b Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC, Series 2017-1 Class A2, 3.085% due 1/25/2047

   NR/NR      95,657        95,656  

b B2R Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2 Class A, 3.336% due 11/15/2048

   NR/NR      96,538        96,147  

b Nationstar HECM Loan Trust, Series 16-1A Class A, 2.981% due 2/25/2026

   NR/Aaa      45,938        45,938  

b Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-5 Class A1, 2.50% due 10/25/2056

   NR/NR      95,593        94,996  
        

 

 

 
           332,737  
        

 

 

 

STUDENT LOAN — 4.36%

        

b Navient Student Loan Trust, Series 2015-AA Class A1, 1.412% due 12/15/2021

   NR/Aaa      6,016        6,015  

b Navient Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-6A Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.732% due 3/25/2066

   AAA/Aaa      100,000        100,595  

b Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-A Class A1A, 2.528% due 12/26/2040

   NR/NR      136,680        136,680  

b Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Series 2012-1A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.532% due 5/25/2057

   AA+/NR      50,088        49,492  

b SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2011-A Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 3.412% due 1/15/2043

   AAA/Aaa      100,000        104,508  

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-4 Class A Floating Rate Note, 1.532% due 6/25/2043

   NR/Baa3      57,207        56,037  

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-6 Class A2 Floating Rate Note, 1.482% due 2/25/2021

   NR/Aaa      60,832        60,857  

b SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2013-B Class A2B Floating Rate Note, 2.012% due 6/17/2030

   AAA/NR      200,000        201,921  

b Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 2.356% due 6/25/2025

   AAA/NR      90,015        91,924  

b Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-B Class A2, 2.55% due 8/27/2029

   AAA/Aa1      35,821        35,939  
        

 

 

 
           843,968  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $5,763,673)

           5,763,814  
        

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 50.30%

        

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 1.81%

        

Automobiles — 1.81%

        

b Daimler Finance North America, LLC, 2.45% due 5/18/2020

   A/A2      150,000        150,189  

b Hyundai Capital America, 2.00% due 3/19/2018

   A-/Baa1      50,000        50,045  

b Hyundai Capital America, 2.40% due 10/30/2018

   A-/Baa1      50,000        50,157  

b Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 1.95% due 9/12/2017

   A-/A2      100,000        100,097  
        

 

 

 
           350,488  
        

 

 

 

BANKS — 5.12%

        

Banks — 5.12%

        

Bank of America Corp. Floating Rate Note, 2.063% due 1/15/2019

   BBB+/Baa1      100,000        101,212  

Citigroup, Inc., 1.70% due 4/27/2018

   BBB+/Baa1      75,000        75,032  

Citigroup, Inc., 2.50% due 7/29/2019

   BBB+/Baa1      75,000        75,677  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Fifth Third Bank, 2.30% due 3/15/2019

   A-/A3    $ 200,000      $ 201,353  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.244% due 10/29/2020

   A-/A3      125,000        127,705  

a Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.935% due 3/1/2021

   A/A1      200,000        206,815  

a Santander UK plc Floating Rate Note, 2.601% due 3/14/2019

   A/Aa3      100,000        101,699  

Wells Fargo & Co. Floating Rate Note, 2.112% due 12/7/2020

   A/A2      100,000        101,430  
        

 

 

 
           990,923  
        

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 1.04%

        

Construction & Engineering — 0.52%

        

URS Corp., 3.85% due 4/1/2017

   BB-/NR      100,000        100,000  

Machinery — 0.52%

        

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 2.451% due 11/17/2018

   A-/Baa2      100,000        101,042  
        

 

 

 
           201,042  
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.93%

        

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.53%

        

Cintas Corp. No. 2, 2.90% due 4/1/2022

   BBB+/A3      100,000        101,166  

Professional Services — 0.40%

        

Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 4.25% due 6/15/2020

   BB+/NR      75,000        77,901  
        

 

 

 
           179,067  
        

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 1.28%

        

Leisure Products — 1.28%

        

Mattel, Inc., 2.35% due 8/15/2021

   BBB/Baa2      125,000        122,159  

Mattel, Inc., 1.70% due 3/15/2018

   BBB/Baa2      125,000        124,788  
        

 

 

 
           246,947  
        

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.52%

        

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.52%

        

George Washington University, 4.411% due 9/15/2017

   A+/A1      100,000        101,121  
        

 

 

 
           101,121  
        

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 5.51%

        

Capital Markets — 3.81%

        

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.331% due 9/15/2020

   BBB+/A3      100,000        101,448  

Legg Mason, Inc., 2.70% due 7/15/2019

   BBB/Baa1      100,000        100,975  

Moody’s Corp., 2.75% due 7/15/2019

   BBB+/NR      50,000        50,652  

Moody’s Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.414% due 9/4/2018

   BBB+/NR      50,000        50,087  

Morgan Stanley, 2.80% due 6/16/2020

   BBB+/A3      50,000        50,607  

Morgan Stanley Floating Rate Note, 2.177% due 1/27/2020

   BBB+/A3      75,000        76,295  

State Street Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.952% due 8/18/2020

   A/A1      100,000        101,901  

a,b UBS AG Jersey Floating Rate Note, 2.597% due 9/24/2020

   A-/Baa1      200,000        203,870  

Consumer Finance — 0.26%

        

Synchrony Financial, 3.00% due 8/15/2019

   BBB-/NR      50,000        50,780  

Diversified Financial Services — 1.44%

        

b Athene Global Funding, 2.875% due 10/23/2018

   A-/NR      75,000        75,439  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 2.75% due 12/1/2020

   A/A2      100,000        101,534  

S&P Global, Inc., 2.50% due 8/15/2018

   NR/Baa1      50,000        50,395  

S&P Global, Inc., 3.30% due 8/14/2020

   NR/Baa1      50,000        51,081  
        

 

 

 
           1,065,064  
        

 

 

 

ENERGY — 3.72%

        

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.72%

        

a BP Capital Markets plc Floating Rate Note, 1.386% due 8/14/2018

   A-/A2      150,000        150,367  

b Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., LLC, Floating Rate Note, 1.784% due 5/1/2020

   A-/A2      100,000        99,105  

Exxon Mobil Corp., 2.222% due 3/1/2021

   AA+/Aaa      75,000        75,145  

Exxon Mobil Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.835% due 3/1/2019

   AA+/Aaa      75,000        76,059  

Exxon Mobil Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.654% due 2/28/2018

   AA+/Aaa      50,000        50,297  

b Kern River Funding Corp., 4.893% due 4/30/2018

   A/A2      64,850        66,840  

a Statoil ASA, 3.125% due 8/17/2017

   A+/Aa3      200,000        201,275  
        

 

 

 
           719,088  
        

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.16%

        

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.16%

        

Smith’s 1994-A3 Pass Through Trust, 9.20% due 7/2/2018

   BBB/A2    $ 28,555      $ 30,240  
        

 

 

 
           30,240  
        

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 5.72%

        

Beverages — 2.60%

        

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.294% due 2/1/2021

   A-/A3      150,000        154,514  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., 2.10% due 7/15/2021

   BBB-/Baa3      150,000        146,475  

PepsiCo, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.535% due 10/6/2021

   A/A1      200,000        201,238  

Food Products — 2.60%

        

General Mills, Inc., 1.40% due 10/20/2017

   BBB+/A3      50,000        50,024  

Ingredion, Inc., 1.80% due 9/25/2017

   BBB/Baa2      100,000        100,047  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 1.60% due 6/30/2017

   BBB-/Baa3      250,000        250,076  

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., 3.00% due 11/15/2020

   BBB/Baa1      100,000        101,933  

Tobacco — 0.52%

        

Altria Group, Inc., 2.625% due 1/14/2020

   A-/A3      100,000        101,274  
        

 

 

 
           1,105,581  
        

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 2.33%

        

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.78%

        

Abbott Laboratories, 2.35% due 11/22/2019

   BBB/Baa3      150,000        150,622  

Health Care Providers & Services — 1.55%

        

Catholic Health Initiatives, 1.60% due 11/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      100,000        99,895  

b Roche Holding, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.492% due 9/30/2019

   AA/A1      200,000        200,883  
        

 

 

 
           451,400  
        

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 1.43%

        

Insurance — 1.43%

        

a Enstar Group Ltd., 4.50% due 3/10/2022

   BBB-/NR      50,000        50,629  

b Principal Life Global Funding II, 1.50% due 9/11/2017

   A+/A1      50,000        49,995  

b Principal Life Global Funding II, 2.375% due 9/11/2019

   A+/A1      50,000        50,313  

b Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., 3.05% due 1/20/2021

   A/A2      25,000        25,208  

b Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., 2.50% due 4/24/2019

   A/A2      100,000        100,662  
        

 

 

 
           276,807  
        

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.26%

        

Chemicals — 0.26%

        

Airgas, Inc., 3.05% due 8/1/2020

   A-/A3      50,000        51,366  
        

 

 

 
           51,366  
        

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 1.36%

 

  

Biotechnology — 0.52%

        

Gilead Sciences, Inc., 2.55% due 9/1/2020

   A/A3      100,000        101,077  

Pharmaceuticals — 0.84%

        

a Actavis Funding SCS, 2.35% due 3/12/2018

   BBB/Baa3      60,000        60,262  

a Mylan N.V., 3.00% due 12/15/2018

   BBB-/Baa3      100,000        101,160  
        

 

 

 
           262,499  
        

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.52%

        

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.52%

        

Select Income REIT, 2.85% due 2/1/2018

   BBB-/Baa2      100,000        100,637  
        

 

 

 
           100,637  
        

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.65%

 

  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.65%

        

b Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 2.375% due 1/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa2      125,000        124,985  
        

 

 

 
           124,985  
        

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 4.50%

        

Information Technology Services — 1.83%

        

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.85% due 10/15/2018

   BBB/Baa3      150,000        152,071  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Fiserv, Inc., 2.70% due 6/1/2020

   BBB/Baa2    $ 100,000      $ 101,132  

Total System Services, Inc., 2.375% due 6/1/2018

   BBB-/Baa3      100,000        100,416  

Internet Software & Services — 0.60%

        

eBay, Inc., 2.50% due 3/9/2018

   BBB+/Baa1      115,000        115,874  

Software — 2.07%

        

Autodesk, Inc., 3.125% due 6/15/2020

   BBB/Baa2      100,000        101,930  

CA Technologies, Inc., 2.875% due 8/15/2018

   BBB+/Baa2      125,000        126,651  

Oracle Corp., 1.90% due 9/15/2021

   AA-/A1      175,000        171,958  
        

 

 

 
           870,032  
        

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 2.50%

        

Communications Equipment — 1.31%

        

Cisco Systems, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.652% due 2/21/2018

   AA-/A1      150,000        150,818  

Juniper Networks, Inc., 3.30% due 6/15/2020

   BBB/Baa2      100,000        102,282  

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 1.19%

        

Apple, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.873% due 2/22/2019

   AA+/Aa1      50,000        50,757  

Apple, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.183% due 2/23/2021

   AA+/Aa1      50,000        51,602  

Apple, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.538% due 2/9/2022

   AA+/Aa1      25,000        25,202  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. Floating Rate Note, 2.929% due 10/5/2018

   BBB/Baa2      100,000        102,042  
        

 

 

 
           482,703  
        

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.33%

        

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.30%

        

AT&T, Inc., 2.45% due 6/30/2020

   BBB+/Baa1      100,000        99,993  

AT&T, Inc., 2.082% due 6/30/2020

   BBB+/Baa1      50,000        50,584  

AT&T, Inc., 1.962% due 11/27/2018

   BBB+/Baa1      50,000        50,457  

Verizon Communications, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.871% due 9/14/2018

   BBB+/Baa1      140,000        142,963  

Verizon Communications, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 1.918% due 6/17/2019

   BBB+/Baa1      100,000        100,714  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.03%

        

a Vodafone Group plc, 1.25% due 9/26/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      200,000        199,828  
        

 

 

 
           644,539  
        

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 0.56%

        

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.04%

        

b FedEx Corp. 2012 Pass-Through Trust, 2.625% due 1/15/2018

   BBB/Baa1      7,346        7,338  

Road & Rail — 0.52%

        

b Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp., 3.20% due 7/15/2020

   BBB/Baa2      100,000        101,767  
        

 

 

 
           109,105  
        

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 7.05%

        

Electric Utilities — 6.53%

        

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., 7.88% due 11/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      185,000        191,446  

Commonwealth Edison Co., 6.15% due 9/15/2017

   A-/A2      165,000        168,383  

Duke Energy Corp. Floating Rate Note, 1.378% due 4/3/2017

   BBB+/NR      200,000        200,000  

Duke Energy Florida Project Finance, LLC, 1.196% due 3/1/2022

   AAA/Aaa      201,000        199,773  

a,b Electricite de France S.A., 2.15% due 1/22/2019

   A-/A3      100,000        100,115  

a,b Enel Finance International S.A., 6.25% due 9/15/2017

   BBB/Baa2      100,000        102,004  

Exelon Corp., 1.55% due 6/9/2017

   BBB-/Baa2      50,000        50,002  

Exelon Corp., 2.85% due 6/15/2020

   BBB-/Baa2      50,000        50,655  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 1.586% due 6/1/2017

   BBB+/Baa1      100,000        100,027  

The Southern Co., 2.45% due 9/1/2018

   BBB+/Baa2      100,000        100,839  

Multi-Utilities — 0.52%

        

Dominion Gas Holdings, LLC, 2.50% due 12/15/2019

   BBB+/A2      100,000        101,120  
        

 

 

 
           1,364,364  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $9,659,777)

           9,727,998  
        

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 0.26%

        

REAL ESTATE — 0.26%

        

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.26%

        

b IAS Operating Partnership LP, 5.00% due 3/15/2018

   NR/NR      50,000        50,437  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $48,962)

           50,437  
        

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ISSUER-DESCRIPTION

   CREDIT RATING†
S&P/MOODY’S
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 1.33%

        

JobsOhio Beverage System, 2.217% due 1/1/2019 (State Liquor Enterprise)

     AA/Aa3      $ 100,000      $ 101,320  

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, 1.66% due 2/1/2022 (Louisiana Utilities Restoration)

     AAA/Aaa        54,974        54,827  

Sandoval County, New Mexico, 1.452% due 6/1/2017

     A+/NR        100,000        100,037  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $253,353)

           256,184  
        

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.35%

        84,193        841,926  

d Thornburg Capital Management Fund

        
        

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $841,926)

           841,926  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.16% (Cost $19,686,535)

         $ 19,757,967  

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (2.16)%

           (417,866
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

         $ 19,340,101  
        

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

Credit ratings are unaudited. Rating changes may have occurred subsequent to the reporting period end. Bonds issued with a maturity of one year or less are assigned Moody’s ratings from MIG-1 to MIG-4 and Standard and Poor’s ratings from SP-1+ to SP-3 with MIG-1 and SP-1+ being the strongest ratings.
a Yankee bond denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.
b Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $6,035,956, representing 31.21% of the Fund’s net assets.
c Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees’ Audit Committee.
d Investment in Affiliates - Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

   SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
     GROSS
ADDITIONS
     GROSS
REDUCTIONS
     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
MARCH 31,

2017
     MARKET
VALUE
MARCH 31,
2017
     INVESTMENT
INCOME
     REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     136,327        739,439        791,573        84,193      $ 841,926      $ 3,779      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 4.35% of net assets

 

   $ 841,926      $ 3,779      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
Mtg    Mortgage
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
SBA    Small Business Administration
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM U.S.
GOVERNMENT FUND
    THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM
INCOME FUND
    THORNBURG
LOW DURATION
INCOME FUND
 

ASSETS

      

Investments at value (Note 3)

      

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $292,595,596, $4,789,511,110,and 18,844,609, respectively)

   $ 292,018,716     $ 4,823,137,436     $ 18,916,041  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $0, $0, and $841,926,respectively)

     —         —         841,926  

Cash

     77,010       3,747,597       —    

Receivable for investments sold

     —         1,205,000       —    

Receivable for fund shares sold

     948,376       16,900,940       47,416  

Receivable from investment advisor

     —         —         7,673  

Dividends receivable

     —         —         761  

Interest receivable

     970,172       25,646,124       60,307  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     173,987       128,822       34,674  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     294,188,261       4,870,765,919       19,908,798  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

      

Payable for investments purchased

     —         19,855,514       761  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,055,870       13,024,555       523,753  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     139,647       2,178,194       —    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     —         765,539       42,866  

Dividends payable

     103,950       869,779       1,317  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,299,467       36,693,581       568,697  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 292,888,794     $ 4,834,072,338     $ 19,340,101  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

      

Undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income

   $ (578,541   $ (1,650,835   $ 1,205  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (576,880     33,626,326       71,432  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (9,587,606     (2,342,268     3,211  

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     303,631,821       4,804,439,115       19,264,253  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 292,888,794     $ 4,834,072,338     $ 19,340,101  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Continued
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM U.S.
GOVERNMENT FUND
     THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM
INCOME FUND
     THORNBURG
LOW DURATION
INCOME FUND
 

NET ASSET VALUE

        

Class A Shares:

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($99,631,317, $949,142,731, and $6,651,391 applicable to 7,651,074, 70,934,537, and 535,723 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.02      $ 13.38      $ 12.42  

Maximum sales charge, 1.50% of offering price

     0.20        0.20        0.19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.22      $ 13.58      $ 12.61  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

        

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($41,673,093 and $617,261,103 applicable to 3,181,202 and 46,205,448 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.10      $ 13.36      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($130,863,916, $3,062,450,995, and $12,688,710 applicable to 10,049,034, 228,833,679, and 1,022,405 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.02      $ 13.38      $ 12.41  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($13,833,898 and $106,020,215 applicable to 1,061,696 and 7,917,879 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.03      $ 13.39      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($2,501,025 and $7,431,623 applicable to 192,094 and 555,698 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.02      $ 13.37      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($4,385,545 and $91,765,671 applicable to 336,371 and 6,859,137 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.04      $ 13.38      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations   
   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM U.S.
GOVERNMENT FUND
    THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM
INCOME FUND
    THORNBURG
LOW DURATION
INCOME FUND
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

      

Dividend income non-controlled affiliated issuer

   $ —       $ —       $ 3,779  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $431,578, $3,916,830, and $26,639 and net of paydown losses of $529,985, $1,664,926, and $8,560, respectively)

     3,131,703       61,535,659       226,889  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Income

     3,131,703       61,535,659       230,668  

EXPENSES

      

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     583,737       8,000,375       49,202  

Administration fees (Note 4)

      

Class A Shares

     66,914       667,289       5,393  

Class C Shares

     27,991       402,315       —    

Class I Shares

     33,251       710,002       3,993  

Class R3 Shares

     13,074       61,295       —    

Class R4 Shares

     1,287       4,343       —    

Class R5 Shares

     875       18,535       —    

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

      

Class A Shares

     133,829       1,334,578       8,626  

Class C Shares

     111,568       1,607,546       —    

Class R3 Shares

     52,004       244,652       —    

Class R4 Shares

     2,571       8,734       —    

Transfer agent fees

      

Class A Shares

     46,101       653,495       13,644  

Class C Shares

     25,707       253,461       —    

Class I Shares

     53,305       1,068,891       4,999  

Class R3 Shares

     23,362       51,004       —    

Class R4 Shares

     3,528       16,954       —    

Class R5 Shares

     2,372       82,194       —    

Registration and filing fees

      

Class A Shares

     14,194       18,585       11,476  

Class C Shares

     8,416       15,128       —    

Class I Shares

     10,118       57,589       11,547  

Class R3 Shares

     7,757       9,511       —    

Class R4 Shares

     9,924       9,765       —    

Class R5 Shares

     10,052       10,522       —    

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     58,995       219,890       19,230  

Professional fees

     22,720       43,366       12,812  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     5,457       76,545       454  

Trustee fees

     7,582       108,080       820  

Other expenses

     32,726       244,923       6,729  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,369,417       15,999,567       148,925  

Less:

      

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (73,913     (85,170     (55,053

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

     —         —         (27,764
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,295,504       15,914,397       66,108  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 1,836,199     $ 45,621,262     $ 164,560  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Semi-Annual Reports    35


Statements of Operations, Continued   
   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM U.S.
GOVERNMENT FUND
    THORNBURG
LIMITED TERM
INCOME FUND
    THORNBURG
LOW DURATION
INCOME FUND
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

      

Net realized gain (loss) on non-affiliated issuer investments

   $ (143,276   $ 229,243     $ 10,732  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-affiliated issuer investments

     (5,204,708     (46,092,987     (106,323
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

     (5,347,984     (45,863,744     (95,591
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (3,511,785   $ (242,482   $ 68,969  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 1,836,199     $ 3,717,056  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (143,276     431,056  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (5,204,708     624,568  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (3,511,785     4,772,680  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    (749,794     (1,621,961

Class B Shares

    —         (213

Class C Shares

    (249,053     (599,665

Class I Shares

    (1,160,061     (2,370,502

Class R3 Shares

    (139,147     (314,773

Class R4 Shares

    (13,848     (20,171

Class R5 Shares

    (30,293     (31,611

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    (10,286,243     6,979,231  

Class B Shares**

    —         (146,065

Class C Shares

    (5,869,481     1,598,490  

Class I Shares

    (11,146,399     31,721,059  

Class R3 Shares

    (13,658,174     11,722,796  

Class R4 Shares

    440,432       1,392,817  

Class R5 Shares

    3,879,331       (1,602,542
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (42,494,515     51,479,570  

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    335,383,309       283,903,739  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 292,888,794     $ 335,383,309  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

  $ (578,541   $ (72,544

 

* Unaudited.
** Class B shares converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 45,621,262     $ 83,440,137  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     229,243       368,703  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (46,092,987     67,630,273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (242,482     151,439,113  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (9,504,482     (20,118,725

Class C Shares

     (5,063,369     (10,624,842

Class I Shares

     (30,589,730     (52,073,916

Class R3 Shares

     (813,017     (2,231,397

Class R4 Shares

     (57,743     (92,837

Class R5 Shares

     (741,281     (1,551,920

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (151,107,809     117,352,214  

Class C Shares

     (43,720,685     46,797,603  

Class I Shares

     297,528,205       773,360,293  

Class R3 Shares

     2,738,158       (70,153,200

Class R4 Shares

     1,167,890       2,318,125  

Class R5 Shares

     20,607,826       (25,337,098
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     80,201,481       909,083,413  

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     4,753,870,857       3,844,787,444  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 4,834,072,338     $ 4,753,870,857  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (1,650,835   $ (502,475

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 164,560     $ 235,375  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     10,732       3,535  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (106,323     163,252  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     68,969       402,162  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (54,466     (98,936

Class I Shares

     (110,584     (145,144

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (3,550,627     230,729  

Class I Shares

     (4,354,103     8,956,507  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (8,000,811     9,345,318  

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     27,340,912       17,995,594  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 19,340,101     $ 27,340,912  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 1,205     $ 1,695  

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund (the “Government Fund”), Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund (the “Income Fund”) and Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund (the “Low Duration Fund”), collectively the (“Funds”), are diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Funds are currently three of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Funds’ primary objectives are to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent, in the view of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), with the preservation of capital. As a secondary objective, the Government Fund and the Income Fund seek to reduce changes in their share prices compared to longer term portfolios.

The Government Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”).

The Income Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding, Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”).

The Low Duration Fund currently offers two classes of shares of beneficial interest outstanding, Class A and Institutional Class (“Class I”).

Each class of shares of the Funds represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge, but bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, each Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Funds are limited to distribution and service fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of its financial statements. Each Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Funds may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Funds purchase investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Funds have the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

     GOVERNMENT FUND     INCOME FUND     LOW DURATION FUND  

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 292,595,596     $ 4,789,511,110     $ 19,686,535  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 1,725,266     $ 55,952,327     $ 111,659  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (2,302,146     (22,326,001     (40,227
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ (576,880   $ 33,626,326     $ 71,432  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Funds had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 as follows. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017:

 

     GOVERNMENT FUND      INCOME FUND      LOW DURATION FUND  

Deferred tax basis capital losses

   $ 562,103      $      $ 4,028  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Government Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $8,758,031, (of which $2,091,263 are short-term and $6,666,768 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire, but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses generated prior to October 1, 2011.

At March 31, 2017, the Government Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses generated prior to October 1, 2011 which may expire prior to utilization.

Capital loss carryforwards generated prior to October 31, 2011 expire as follows:

 

2018

   $ 17,316  

2019

     106,151  
  

 

 

 
   $  123,467  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Income Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $2,252,409, (of which $0 are short-term and $2,252,409 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

At March 31, 2017, the Low Duration Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $3,471, (of which $0 are short-term and $3,471 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”), to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Funds which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Funds, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Funds categorize investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for a Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by a Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and a Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

GOVERNMENT FUND

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Government Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

U.S. Treasury Securities

   $ 67,176,644      $ 67,176,644      $ —        $ —    

U.S. Government Agencies

     57,720,185        2,010,443        55,709,742        —    

Mortgage Backed

     148,021,972        —          148,021,972        —    

Short Term Investments

     19,099,915        —          19,099,915        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 292,018,716      $ 69,187,087      $ 222,831,629      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

     U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES      TOTAL  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2016

   $ 2,863,421      $ 2,863,421  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —          —    

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     —          —    

Gross Purchases

     —          —    

Gross Sales

     —          —    

Net Change in Unrealized

     

Appreciation (Depreciation)

     —          —    

Transfers into Level 3(a)

     —          —    

Transfers out of Level 3(a)

     (2,863,421)        (2,863,421)  

Ending Balance 3/31/2017

   $ —        $ —    

 

(a) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were out of or into Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2017. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.

INCOME FUND

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Income Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3(a)  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

U.S. Treasury Securities

   $ 314,451,876      $ 314,451,876      $ —        $ —    

U.S. Government Agencies

     232,061,283        —          228,701,283        3,360,000  

Other Government

     63,054,469        5,047,135        58,007,334        —    

Mortgage Backed

     232,188,860        —          206,121,202        26,067,658  

Asset Backed Securities

     1,075,276,394        —          1,065,872,853        9,403,541  

Corporate Bonds

     2,305,749,780        17,189,064        2,288,560,716        —    

Convertible Bonds

     20,124,562        —          20,124,562        —    

Municipal Bonds

     115,379,590        —          115,379,590        —    

Short Term Investments

     464,850,622        —          464,850,622        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 4,823,137,436      $ 336,688,075      $ 4,447,618,162      $ 38,831,199  

 

(a) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, no unadjusted broker quotes were applied to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2017. The following table displays a summary of the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used to value portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments, where no unadjusted broker quotes were available at March 31, 2017:

 

     FAIR VALUE AT
MARCH 31, 2017
     VALUATION
TECHNIQUE(S)
     UNOBSERVABLE
INPUT
     RANGE
(WEIGHTED AVERAGE)
 

Mortgage Backed

   $ 26,067,658        Cost basis        Cost basis      $ 96.55 (N/A

U.S. Government Agencies

     3,360,000       
Market comparable securities
yield method
 
 
     Yields of comparable securities        3.25% (N/A

Asset-Backed Securities

     9,403,541        Discounted cash flows       
Third party vendor projection of
discounted cash flows
 
 
     2.80% – 5.40% (2.18%
  

 

 

          

Total

   $ 38,831,199           

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes To Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

     ASSET BACKED
SECURITIES
    MORTGAGE
BACKED
    U.S. GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES
    TOTAL(d)  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2016

   $ 9,667,174     $ —       $ 3,540,000     $ 13,207,174  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     7,170       925       (20,458     (12,363

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     33,980       —         —         33,980  

Gross Purchases

     —         26,067,658       —         26,067,658  

Gross Sales

     (262,500     —         —         (262,500

Net Change in Unrealized

        

Appreciation (Depreciation)(b)(c)

     (42,283     (925     (159,542     (202,750

Transfers into Level 3

     —         —         —         —    

Transfers out of Level 3

     —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2017

   $ 9,403,541     $ 26,067,658     $ 3,360,000     $ 38,831,199  

 

(a) Amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(b) Amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(c) The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to securities owned at March 31, 2017, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs, was $(202,750). This is included within net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Fund’s the Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(d) Level 3 investments represent 0.80% of total net assets at the six months ended March 31, 2017. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio securities.

LOW DURATION FUND

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Low Duration Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL  3(a)  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

U.S. Treasury Securities

   $ 1,692,514      $ 1,692,514      $ —        $ —    

U.S. Government Agencies

     704,804        —          704,804        —    

Mortgage Backed

     720,290        —          720,290        —    

Asset Backed Securities

     5,763,814        —          5,694,024        69,790  

Corporate Bonds

     9,727,998        —          9,727,998        —    

Convertible Bonds

     50,437        —          50,437        —    

Municipal Bonds

     256,184        —          256,184        —    

Short Term Investments

     841,926        841,926        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 19,757,967      $ 2,534,440      $ 17,153,737      $ 69,790  

 

(a) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, a portfolio security characterized as a Level 3 investment was fair valued by the Committee using a yield of 2.90% based upon a third party projection of discounted cash flows.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

     ASSET BACKED SECURITIES     TOTAL(c)  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2016

   $ 69,994     $ 69,994  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —         —    

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     —         —    

Gross Purchases

     —         —    

Gross Sales

     —         —    

Net Change in Unrealized

    

Appreciation (Depreciation)(a)(b)

     (204     (204

Transfers into Level 3

     —         —    

Transfers out of Level 3

     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2017

   $ 69,790     $ 69,790  

 

(a) Amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(b) The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to securities owned at March 31, 2017, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs, was $(204). This is included within net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Fund’s the Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(c) Level 3 investments represent 0.36% of total net assets at the year ended March 31, 2017. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs to portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio securities.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Funds for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, a Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of a Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

 

Management Fee Schedule  
GOVERNMENT FUND     INCOME FUND     LOW DURATION FUND  

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE     DAILY NET ASSETS    FEE RATE     DAILY NET ASSETS      FEE RATE  

Up to $1 billion

     0.375   Up to $500 million      0.500     Up to $1 Billion        0.400

Next $1 billion

     0.325     Next $500 million      0.450       Next $500 million        0.300  

Over $2 billion

     0.275     Next $500 million      0.400       Next $500 million        0.250  
     Next $500 million      0.350       Over $2 billion        0.225  
     Over $2 billion      0.275       

The Government Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.375% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Income Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.338% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Low Duration Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.40% of the Fund’s average net assets (before applicable management fee waiver of $27,764).

The Funds pay the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Funds. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Government Fund, Income Fund, and Low Duration Fund paid $5,457, $76,545, and $454 to the Advisor for these accounting services, respectively. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Funds’ shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares, and up to .05 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class I and Class R5 shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Funds for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes To Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Funds that they earned net commissions from the sale of Class A shares and collected contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC fees) from redemptions of Class C shares as follows:

 

     GOVERNMENT FUND      INCOME FUND      LOW DURATION FUND  

Commissions

   $ 244      $ 84      $ 1,267  

CDSC fees

   $ 1,019      $ 23,932      $ —    

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Funds may reimburse to the Distributor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to the applicable Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Funds for payments made by the Distributor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I or Class R5 shares. The Advisor and the Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of each Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable to each Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares under which the Funds compensate the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and R3 shares of the Funds at an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R3 shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Funds under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statements of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Funds so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in each Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Funds at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Funds prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor retain the right to be repaid by the Funds for fee waivers and expense reimbursements if expenses fall below the contractual limit prior to the end of the fiscal year.

 

     GOVERNMENT FUND      INCOME FUND      LOW DURATION FUND  

Contractual:

        

Class A

   $ 4,395      $ —        $ 34,514  

Class C

   $ 1,962      $ —        $ —    

Class I

   $ 5,330      $ —        $ 20,539  

Class R3

   $ 40,810      $ 61,249      $ —    

Class R4

   $ 11,820      $ 18,168      $ —    

Class R5

   $ 9,596      $ 5,753      $ —    
     GOVERNMENT FUND      INCOME FUND      LOW DURATION FUND  

Voluntary:

        

Class A

   $ —        $ —        $ 9,738  

Class C

   $ —        $ —        $ —    

Class I

   $ —        $ —        $ 18,026  

Class R3

   $ —        $ —        $ —    

Class R4

   $ —        $ —        $ —    

Class R5

   $ —        $ —        $ —    

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Funds held by Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately .03%, .50%, and 33.04% for the Government Fund, Income Fund, and Low Duration Fund, respectively.

The Funds may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Government Fund had no affiliated fund transactions. The Income Fund had transactions of $1,921,393 in purchases. The Low Duration Fund had transactions of $1,921,393 in sales.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

GOVERNMENT FUND

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
    MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

       

Shares sold

    619,669     $ 8,115,787       3,244,060     $ 42,920,650  

Shares converted from Class B Shares

    —         —         3,192       42,268  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

    52,095       680,733       107,867       1,428,746  

Shares repurchased

    (1,460,901     (19,082,763     (2,825,799     (37,412,433
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (789,137     (10,286,243     529,320       6,979,231  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B Shares*

       

Shares sold

    —         —         13,171     $ 173,000  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

    —         —         15       201  

Shares converted to Class A shares

    —         —         (3,201     (42,268

Shares repurchased

    —         —         (20,937     (276,998
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    —         —         (10,952     (146,065
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

       

Shares sold

    252,883     $ 3,333,164       1,382,885     $ 18,381,110  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

    16,808       220,953       39,396       524,936  

Shares repurchased

    (715,921     (9,423,598     (1,300,183     (17,307,556
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (446,230     (5,869,481     122,098       1,598,490  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

       

Shares sold

    1,779,449     $ 23,241,852       6,846,168     $ 90,628,309  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

    58,943       770,313       109,182       1,446,413  

Shares repurchased

    (2,685,920     (35,158,564     (4,567,281     (60,353,663
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (847,528     (11,146,399     2,388,069       31,721,059  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

       

Shares sold

    339,001     $ 4,455,470       1,457,239     $ 19,307,025  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

    8,642       113,098       21,503       284,976  

Shares repurchased

    (1,399,913     (18,226,742     (594,414     (7,869,205
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (1,052,270     (13,658,174     884,328       11,722,796  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

       

Shares sold

    78,107     $ 1,017,904       120,688     $ 1,601,055  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

    981       12,807       1,452       19,238  

Shares repurchased

    (45,217     (590,279     (17,154     (227,476
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    33,871       440,432       104,986       1,392,817  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

GOVERNMENT FUND (continued)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     309,654     $ 4,091,636       64,811     $ 858,427  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     2,296       29,987       535       7,096  

Shares repurchased

     (18,514     (242,292     (185,977     (2,468,065
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     293,436       3,879,331       (120,631     (1,602,542
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Class B shares converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.

INCOME FUND

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     9,942,505     $ 132,974,167       32,795,693     $ 437,429,823  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     631,331       8,448,455       1,328,847       17,770,838  

Shares repurchased

     (21,878,181     (292,530,431     (25,246,243     (337,848,447
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (11,304,345     (151,107,809     8,878,297       117,352,214  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     3,783,467     $ 50,566,268       12,728,067     $ 169,641,470  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     339,818       4,540,063       711,677       9,500,564  

Shares repurchased

     (7,401,573     (98,827,016     (9,928,440     (132,344,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,278,288     (43,720,685     3,511,304       46,797,603  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     59,990,556     $ 802,226,174       104,313,980     $ 1,394,443,302  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     2,038,787       27,286,082       3,427,302       45,859,108  

Shares repurchased

     (39,768,912     (531,984,051     (49,935,769     (666,942,117
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     22,260,431       297,528,205       57,805,513       773,360,293  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,146,523     $ 28,734,957       5,362,451     $ 71,387,699  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     54,254       726,626       156,543       2,091,489  

Shares repurchased

     (1,995,435     (26,723,425     (10,779,842     (143,632,388
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     205,342       2,738,158       (5,260,848     (70,153,200
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     176,656     $ 2,362,796       363,454     $ 4,853,487  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,813       24,245       1,985       26,613  

Shares repurchased

     (91,233     (1,219,151     (190,459     (2,561,975
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     87,236       1,167,890       174,980       2,318,125  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INCOME FUND (continued)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     3,186,249     $ 42,614,303       4,605,721     $ 61,328,527  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     54,044       723,148       115,762       1,545,596  

Shares repurchased

     (1,699,205     (22,729,625     (6,632,663     (88,211,221
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,541,088       20,607,826       (1,911,180     (25,337,098
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LOW DURATION INCOME FUND

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     160,103     $ 1,984,603       418,546     $ 5,189,601  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     4,335       53,794       7,788       96,596  

Shares repurchased

     (450,431     (5,589,024     (407,683     (5,055,468
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (285,993     (3,550,627     18,651       230,729  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     141,657     $ 1,757,915       968,154     $ 12,006,139  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     8,459       104,951       11,204       139,078  

Shares repurchased

     (501,306     (6,216,969     (256,766     (3,188,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (351,190     (4,354,103     722,592       8,956,507  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Government Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $23,335,133 and $22,148,984, respectively.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Income Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government obligations) of $615,090,881 and $437,479,606, respectively.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Low Duration Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government obligations) of $2,833,654 and $4,224,431, respectively.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: Each Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, credit risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, structured products risk and, in the case of the Income Fund and Low Duration Fund, the risks associated with investments in non-U.S. issuers. Please see each Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Funds.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS

OTHERWISE

NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE

FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED

SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED
&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS

  TOTAL
  DIVIDENDS  
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 13.25       0.07       (0.21     (0.14     (0.09   —       (0.09   $13.02     1.07 (g)      0.94 (g)      0.94 (g)      0.94 (g)      (1.04   7.68   $ 99,631  

2016(c)(d)

  $ 13.26       0.14       0.05       0.19       (0.20   —       (0.20   $13.25     1.08       0.91       0.91       0.91       1.41     9.78   $ 111,874  

2015(c)

  $ 13.27       0.15       0.06       0.21       (0.22   —       (0.22   $13.26     1.15       0.92       0.92       0.92       1.62     14.15   $ 104,933  

2014(c)

  $ 13.36       0.19       (0.02     0.17       (0.26   —       (0.26   $13.27     1.41       0.93       0.93       0.94       1.30     8.14   $ 132,916  

2013(c)

  $ 13.86       0.20       (0.39     (0.19     (0.31   —       (0.31   $13.36     1.45       0.89       0.89       0.89       (1.38   12.18   $ 159,225  

2012(c)

  $ 13.90       0.25       0.06       0.31       (0.35   —       (0.35   $13.86     1.79       0.89       0.89       0.89       2.29     9.89   $ 214,749  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.33       0.05       (0.21     (0.16     (0.07   —       (0.07   $13.10     0.79 (g)      1.22 (g)      1.22 (g)      1.23 (g)      (1.18   7.68   $ 41,673  

2016

  $ 13.34       0.11       0.04       0.15       (0.16   —       (0.16   $13.33     0.81       1.19       1.19       1.20       1.13     9.78   $ 48,369  

2015

  $ 13.35       0.12       0.06       0.18       (0.19   —       (0.19   $13.34     0.88       1.20       1.20       1.21       1.34     14.15   $ 46,777  

2014

  $ 13.45       0.15       (0.02     0.13       (0.23   —       (0.23   $13.35     1.14       1.19       1.19       1.20       0.96     8.14   $ 51,001  

2013

  $ 13.94       0.16       (0.37     (0.21     (0.28   —       (0.28   $13.45     1.17       1.17       1.17       1.17       (1.56   12.18   $ 73,877  

2012

  $ 13.98       0.21       0.07       0.28       (0.32   —       (0.32   $13.94     1.51       1.17       1.17       1.17       2.01     9.89   $ 102,790  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.26       0.09       (0.22     (0.13     (0.11   —       (0.11   $13.02     1.42 (g)      0.59 (g)      0.59 (g)      0.60 (g)      (0.95   7.68   $ 130,864  

2016

  $ 13.26       0.19       0.05       0.24       (0.24   —       (0.24   $13.26     1.43       0.57       0.57       0.57       1.83     9.78   $ 144,437  

2015

  $ 13.27       0.19       0.06       0.25       (0.26   —       (0.26   $13.26     1.45       0.62       0.62       0.62       1.93     14.15   $ 112,853  

2014

  $ 13.36       0.23       (0.02     0.21       (0.30   —       (0.30   $13.27     1.73       0.61       0.61       0.61       1.62     8.14   $ 69,309  

2013

  $ 13.86       0.24       (0.38     (0.14     (0.36   —       (0.36   $13.36     1.78       0.56       0.56       0.56       (1.05   12.18   $ 73,645  

2012

  $ 13.90       0.29       0.07       0.36       (0.40   —       (0.40   $13.86     2.12       0.56       0.55       0.56       2.63     9.89   $ 98,112  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.26       0.07       (0.21     (0.14     (0.09   —       (0.09   $13.03     1.02 (g)      0.99 (g)      0.99 (g)      1.38 (g)      (1.07   7.68   $ 13,834  

2016

  $ 13.27       0.14       0.04       0.18       (0.19   —       (0.19   $13.26     1.03       0.98       0.98       1.30       1.34     9.78   $ 28,036  

2015

  $ 13.28       0.14       0.06       0.20       (0.21   —       (0.21   $13.27     1.09       0.99       0.99       1.35       1.55     14.15   $ 16,320  

2014

  $ 13.37       0.18       (0.02     0.16       (0.25   —       (0.25   $13.28     1.35       0.99       0.99       1.31       1.23     8.14   $ 13,748  

2013

  $ 13.87       0.18       (0.38     (0.20     (0.30   —       (0.30   $13.37     1.35       0.99       0.99       1.27       (1.47   12.18   $ 15,350  

2012

  $ 13.91       0.23       0.07       0.30       (0.34   —       (0.34   $13.87     1.69       1.00       0.99       1.29       2.19     9.89   $ 15,486  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.25       0.07       (0.21     (0.14     (0.09   —       (0.09   $13.02     1.02 (g)      0.99 (g)      0.99 (g)      2.14 (g)      (1.07   7.68   $ 2,501  

2016

  $ 13.26       0.14       0.04       0.18       (0.19   —       (0.19   $13.25     1.04       0.99       0.99       2.71       1.33     9.78   $ 2,097  

2015

  $ 13.27       0.13       0.08       0.21       (0.22   —       (0.22   $13.26     1.00       0.99       0.99       17.30 (e)      1.55     14.15   $ 706  

2014(f)

  $ 13.36       0.14       (0.03     0.11       (0.20   —       (0.20   $13.27     1.57 (g)      0.99 (g)      0.99 (g)      64.66 (e)(g)      0.78     8.14   $ 15  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.28       0.09       (0.22     (0.13     (0.11   —       (0.11   $13.04     1.38 (g)      0.67 (g)      0.67 (g)      1.22 (g)      (0.98   7.68   $ 4,386  

2016

  $ 13.27       0.17       0.07       0.24       (0.23   —       (0.23   $13.28     1.30       0.67       0.67       2.05       1.80     9.78   $ 570  

2015

  $ 13.27       0.19       0.07       0.26       (0.26   —       (0.26   $13.27     1.40       0.67       0.67       2.02       1.95     14.15   $ 2,170  

2014

  $ 13.36       0.21       —   (h)      0.21       (0.30   —       (0.30   $13.27     1.59       0.67       0.67       2.87       1.56     8.14   $ 1,859  

2013

  $ 13.85       0.24       (0.39     (0.15     (0.34   —       (0.34   $13.36     1.83       0.67       0.67       7.28 (e)      (1.09   12.18   $ 881  

2012(i)

  $ 13.84       0.10       0.07       0.17       (0.16   —       (0.16   $13.85     1.87 (g)      0.68 (g)      0.67 (g)      44.86 (e)(g)      1.20     9.89   $ 299  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Class B shares were converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.
(e) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(f) Effective date of this class of shares was February 1, 2014.
(g) Annualized.
(h) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments was less than $0.01 per share.
(i) Effective date of this class of shares was May 1, 2012.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS

OTHERWISE

NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE

FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED

SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
   

NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+

  NET
REALIZED
&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 13.51     0.12     (0.13     (0.01     (0.12     —         (0.12   $13.38     1.73 (e)      0.87 (e)      0.87 (e)      0.87 (e)      (0.08   10.24   $ 949,143  

2016(c)

  $ 13.32     0.24     0.20       0.44       (0.25     —         (0.25   $13.51     1.82       0.86       0.86       0.86       3.36     20.56   $ 1,111,441  

2015(c)

  $ 13.49     0.26     (0.09     0.17       (0.27     (0.07     (0.34   $13.32     1.94       0.87       0.87       0.87       1.27     18.71   $ 977,470  

2014(c)

  $ 13.42     0.29     0.19       0.48       (0.30     (0.11     (0.41   $13.49     2.15       0.89       0.89       0.89       3.61     29.41   $ 906,708  

2013(c)

  $ 13.72     0.32     (0.22     0.10       (0.34     (0.06     (0.40   $13.42     2.33       0.88       0.88       0.88       0.69     36.66   $ 1,029,692  

2012(c)

  $ 13.32     0.39     0.52       0.91       (0.42     (0.09     (0.51   $13.72     2.94       0.93       0.93       0.93       7.04     23.72   $ 1,049,044  

CLASS C SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.49     0.10     (0.13     (0.03     (0.10     —         (0.10   $13.36     1.52 (e)      1.08 (e)      1.08 (e)      1.08 (e)      (0.18   10.24   $ 617,261  

2016

  $ 13.30     0.21     0.20       0.41       (0.22     —         (0.22   $13.49     1.59       1.08       1.08       1.08       3.13     20.56   $ 667,680  

2015

  $ 13.47     0.23     (0.09     0.14       (0.24     (0.07     (0.31   $13.30     1.71       1.10       1.10       1.10       1.04     18.71   $ 611,555  

2014

  $ 13.39     0.26     0.20       0.46       (0.27     (0.11     (0.38   $13.47     1.92       1.11       1.11       1.11       3.46     29.41   $ 593,658  

2013

  $ 13.70     0.28     (0.23     0.05       (0.30     (0.06     (0.36   $13.39     2.09       1.12       1.12       1.12       0.38     36.66   $ 632,918  

2012

  $ 13.30     0.36     0.52       0.88       (0.39     (0.09     (0.48   $13.70     2.70       1.18       1.18       1.18       6.78     23.72   $ 604,314  

CLASS I SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.52     0.14     (0.14     —         (0.14     —         (0.14   $13.38     2.11 (e)      0.50 (e)      0.50 (e)      0.50 (e)      0.03     10.24   $ 3,062,451  

2016

  $ 13.33     0.29     0.20       0.49       (0.30     —         (0.30   $13.52     2.17       0.50       0.50       0.50       3.73     20.56   $ 2,792,249  

2015

  $ 13.49     0.31     (0.08     0.23       (0.32     (0.07     (0.39   $13.33     2.29       0.52       0.52       0.52       1.71     18.71   $ 1,982,536  

2014

  $ 13.42     0.33     0.20       0.53       (0.35     (0.11     (0.46   $13.49     2.49       0.54       0.54       0.54       3.98     29.41   $ 1,578,168  

2013

  $ 13.73     0.36     (0.23     0.13       (0.38     (0.06     (0.44   $13.42     2.68       0.53       0.53       0.53       0.98     36.66   $ 1,260,449  

2012

  $ 13.32     0.44     0.53       0.97       (0.47     (0.09     (0.56   $13.73     3.27       0.58       0.58       0.58       7.49     23.72   $ 1,012,430  

CLASS R3 SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.52     0.11     (0.13     (0.02     (0.11     —         (0.11   $13.39     1.61 (e)      0.99 (e)      0.99 (e)      1.11 (e)      (0.14   10.24   $ 106,020  

2016

  $ 13.33     0.23     0.20       0.43       (0.24     —         (0.24   $13.52     1.69       0.98       0.98       1.10       3.23     20.56   $ 104,309  

2015

  $ 13.50     0.24     (0.09     0.15       (0.25     (0.07     (0.32   $13.33     1.82       0.99       0.99       1.11       1.16     18.71   $ 172,992  

2014

  $ 13.43     0.27     0.19       0.46       (0.28     (0.11     (0.39   $13.50     2.04       0.99       0.99       1.12       3.51     29.41   $ 120,013  

2013

  $ 13.73     0.30     (0.22     0.08       (0.32     (0.06     (0.38   $13.43     2.22       0.99       0.99       1.14       0.59     36.66   $ 81,585  

2012

  $ 13.33     0.39     0.52       0.91       (0.42     (0.09     (0.51   $13.73     2.88       0.99       0.99       1.19       6.97     23.72   $ 73,373  

CLASS R4 SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.51     0.11     (0.14     (0.03     (0.11     —         (0.11   $13.37     1.62 (e)      0.99 (e)      0.99 (e)      1.51 (e)      (0.22   10.24   $ 7,432  

2016

  $ 13.32     0.23     0.20       0.43       (0.24     —         (0.24   $13.51     1.70       0.99       0.99       1.97       3.23     20.56   $ 6,328  

2015

  $ 13.48     0.24     (0.08     0.16       (0.25     (0.07     (0.32   $13.32     1.82       0.98       0.98       1.66       1.24     18.71   $ 3,908  

2014(d)

  $ 13.42     0.18     0.07       0.25       (0.19     —         (0.19   $13.48     1.99 (e)      0.99 (e)      0.99 (e)      61.75 (e)(g)      1.84     29.41   $ 47  

CLASS R5 SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.51     0.13     (0.13     —         (0.13     —         (0.13   $13.38     1.95 (e)      0.65 (e)      0.65 (e)      0.67 (e)      0.03     10.24   $ 91,765  

2016

  $ 13.32     0.27     0.20       0.47       (0.28     —         (0.28   $13.51     2.05       0.62       0.62       0.72       3.60     20.56   $ 71,864  

2015

  $ 13.49     0.29     (0.09     0.20       (0.30     (0.07     (0.37   $13.32     2.17       0.64       0.64       0.67       1.50     18.71   $ 96,326  

2014

  $ 13.42     0.32     0.19       0.51       (0.33     (0.11     (0.44   $13.49     2.38       0.64       0.64       0.72       3.86     29.41   $ 16,825  

2013

  $ 13.72     0.34     (0.21     0.13       (0.37     (0.06     (0.43   $13.42     2.52       0.65       0.65       1.01       0.92     36.66   $ 8,164  

2012(f)

  $ 13.47     0.16     0.27       0.43       (0.18     —         (0.18   $13.72     2.96 (e)      0.67 (e)      0.67 (e)      25.61 (e)(g)      3.19     23.72   $ 1,322  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Effective date of this Class of shares was February 1, 2014.
(e) Annualized.
(f) Effective date of this Class of shares was May 1, 2012.
(g) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS    

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

 

UNLESS

OTHERWISE

NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE

FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED

SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED
&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
   

TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS

  DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS

AND
NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS (%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
   

TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)

 

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE (%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 12.46       0.08       (0.04   0.04     (0.08   —       (0.08   $12.42     1.26 (f)      0.61 (f)      0.61 (f)      1.63 (f)    0.31   14.20   $ 6,651  

2016(c)

  $ 12.38       0.11       0.09     0.20     (0.12   —       (0.12   $12.46     0.89       0.69       0.69       1.74     1.60   42.99   $ 10,235  

2015(c)

  $ 12.38       0.08       —   (d)    0.08     (0.08   —       (0.08   $12.38     0.67       0.70       0.70       2.10     0.68   29.22   $ 9,940  

2014(c)(e)

  $ 12.31       0.08       0.08     0.16     (0.09   —       (0.09   $12.38     0.92 (f)      0.62 (f)      0.61 (f)      3.14 (f)    1.33   23.70   $ 6,678  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 12.45       0.09       (0.04   0.05     (0.09   —       (0.09   $12.41     1.38 (f)      0.50 (f)      0.50 (f)      0.98 (f)    0.37   14.20   $ 12,689  

2016

  $ 12.37       0.14       0.08     0.22     (0.14   —       (0.14   $12.45     1.15       0.48       0.48       1.18     1.81   42.99   $ 17,106  

2015

  $ 12.38       0.11       (0.01   0.10     (0.11   —       (0.11   $12.37     0.87       0.50       0.50       1.89     0.80   29.22   $ 8,056  

2014(e)

  $ 12.31       0.11       0.07     0.18     (0.11   —       (0.11   $12.38     1.19 (f)      0.41 (f)      0.41 (f)      3.19 (f)    1.48   23.70   $ 3,698  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments was less than $0.01 per share.
(e) Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2013.
(f) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Examples   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     Beginning
Account Value
10/1/16
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/17
     Expenses Paid
During Period
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

LIMITED TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 989.56      $ 4.64  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.26      $ 4.71  

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 988.24      $ 6.07  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.83      $ 6.16  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 990.49      $ 2.95  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.97      $ 2.99  

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 989.31      $ 4.91  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.98  

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 989.28      $ 4.92  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.99      $ 4.99  

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 990.15      $ 3.32  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.60      $ 3.37  

LIMITED TERM INCOME FUND

 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 999.21      $ 4.33  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.60      $ 4.37  

Class C Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 998.16      $ 5.36  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.57      $ 5.41  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,000.32      $ 2.48  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,022.45      $ 2.50  

Class R3 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 998.61      $ 4.93  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.98  

Class R4 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 997.85      $ 4.94  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.99      $ 4.99  

Class R5 Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,000.28      $ 3.25  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.68      $ 3.29  

LOW DURATION INCOME FUND

 

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,003.13      $ 3.03  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.91      $ 3.06  

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,003.71      $ 2.50  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,022.44      $ 2.52  

 

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.94%; C: 1.22%; I: 0.59%; R3: 0.99%; R4: 0.99%; R5: 0.67%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.87%; C: 1.08%; I: 0.50%; R3: 0.99%; R4: 0.99%; R5: 0.65%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund expenses are equal to the the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 0.61%; I: 0.50%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   
   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for each of the Funds’ voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www. thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Funds file with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of their portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Funds also make this information available on their website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH174


LOGO

 

 

Semi-Annual Report March 31, 2017 THORNBURG STRATEGIC INCOME FUND


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

How we

Flexible Perspective

Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration

Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

How we

Portfolio Construction

Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention.

CONVICTION

Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection.

UNCONVENTIONAL

Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

How we’re

Structured for Excellence

How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     18  

Statement of Operations

     20  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     22  

Notes to Financial Statements

     23  

Financial Highlights

     34  

Expense Example

     36  

Other Information

     37  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders.

     38  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TSIAX    885-215-228

Class C

   TSICX    885-215-210

Class I

   TSIIX    885-215-194

Class R3

   TSIRX    885-216-887

Class R4

   TSRIX    885-216-754

Class R5

   TSRRX    885-216-879

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term bonds. Unlike bonds, bond funds have ongoing fees and expenses. Investments in lower rated and unrated bonds may be more sensitive to default, downgrades, and market volatility; these investments may also be less liquid than higher rated bonds. Investments in derivatives are subject to the risks associated with the securities or other assets underlying the pool of securities, including illiquidity and difficulty in valuation. Investments in equity securities are subject to additional risks, such as greater market fluctuations. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

April 20, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Strategic Income Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The net asset value (NAV) of a Class A share of Thornburg Strategic Income Fund increased 9 cents in the period to $11.65. If you were invested for the entire period, you received dividends of 16.1 cents per share. If you reinvested your dividends, you received 16.2 cents per share. Dividends per share varied for other share classes to account for class-specific expenses. Combining income and change in price, Class A shares of Thornburg Strategic Income Fund produced a total return of 2.19% (without sales charge) over the six-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index produced a return of negative 1.54%, and a blended index of 80% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 20% MSCI World Index produced a negative 0.14% total return over the same time period.

Despite yields having bottomed in July 2016, many investors’ portfolios were caught off guard as yields rose faster than most expected, following the surprise election of Donald Trump. While not immune to the rise in rates during the first half of the period, Thornburg Strategic Income Fund ultimately outperformed its benchmarks, delivering positive returns in a tumultuous period for fixed income investors. While yields moved up dramatically during the fourth quarter of 2016, both investment-grade and high-yield corporate spreads tightened. Risk market optimism heading into 2017 carried through most of the first quarter. Fixed income markets ebbed and flowed in January and February; that is, until the last hour of trading on the last day of the month. A duo of U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) presidents gave a hawkish message two weeks before the March meeting, sending the implied probability of a Fed rate hike from around 50% to 75% in a matter of an hour. Ultimately, the Fed would raise rates in March for the third time in nearly a decade.

Corporate investment-grade issuance set a record during the first quarter, yet, as evidenced by the declining spreads, the market remained strong despite increased supply. Both investment-grade and bank-loan funds experienced significant inflows, supporting the broader market. With respect to high yield, equity market hesitation during the first weeks of March proved a headwind leading to outflows, while gradually higher trending equity markets helped keep returns in solidly positive territory.

In our view, the market continues to feel awash in complacency, given both known risks and unknown risks lurking beneath the surface. Currently, the U.S. Treasury market suggests, at a minimum, the potential for risk on the horizon given the fall in longer-dated yields. Yet, credit spreads and asset prices generally remain at very lofty levels. We have seen a very minor sell off, but this “correction” should be taken with a grain of salt. The option-adjusted spread on the high-yield index has reverted back to near beginning-of-year levels, despite a rally to start the year; however, this still represents spreads at about 280 basis points tighter than where we began 2016.

Geopolitical risks continue to represent significant potential concern for investors. The upcoming final round of the French presidential election, Korea and Russia tensions, and a challenging political backdrop should represent immediate challenges to confidence. Further, Brexit negotiations beginning in earnest, fiscal and tax reform, inflationary pressures on the employment side, the very real possibility of corporate interest tax deductibility being used to create revenue for other tax cuts, difficulties thus far with Affordable Care Act and Border Adjustment Tax legislation, are all areas that remain unresolved. The aforementioned challenges should test the willingness of corporations and consumers to move forward with longer-dated purchases or expansions. In fact, despite strong initial leading indicators of growth, we have yet to experience a follow-through in terms of actual realized strong economic data. On top of actual growth concerns/questions, technical pressures from the potential unwinding of quantitative easing and higher U.S. Treasury rates don’t appear to be broadly considered by the market.

While there are challenges to strong growth, we believe that the consumer remains relatively strong, and the economy is likely to hum along at around a 2% rate (despite a likely bad 1Q Gross Domestic Product print) for some time. Corporate balance sheets are no doubt stretched, but manageable. And while we wouldn’t call it secular stagnation, we are clearly in a lower growth environment globally. Debt expansion appears to have run its course supporting growth, and this may be as good as it is going to get in terms of growth this cycle. All of this points to a high likelihood that we find ourselves in the later stages of the expansion, and as such investments need to reflect a balance of risks.

Broadly speaking, we believe that credit is overvalued. However, there remains no clear catalyst for the downside. Ultimately, we prefer to focus a little higher in quality, hold more liquidity (cash), and focus on defensive income. The defensive portion being paramount to our thinking. Considering a lack of an immediate catalyst to the downside and the all-in extremely low yields on very high-quality instruments, we remain significantly invested in credit. However, we do so with a keen eye toward defensive balance sheets and counter, or less cyclical cash flows than the market in general. One inarguable truth in the market today is that investors simply are not paid to take significant risk. Spread differentials by rating, leverage, cyclicality, etc. are all extremely low. While there are times to stretch, now is not one of them.

 

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Letter To Shareholders,   

Continued

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

  

 

Throughout the period, we expressed a defensive posture in multiple ways. Given our guiding philosophy of managing a diversified portfolio to be robust across many macro environments, we continued to build balanced risk exposures to avoid overdependence upon any singular outcome.

We remained cautious around interest rate risk and, as a result, the portfolio ended the period with an effective duration statistic towards the lower end of its historical range. During the period, we added floating-rate bond exposure, as well as high-quality investment-grade exposure on the front end of the curve.

Additionally, within our high-yield holdings, we continued to upgrade quality and reduce potential volatility. All high-yield bonds are not created equal. Focusing on shorter maturities, less cyclical cash flows, and companies focused on the stronger segments of the economy will generally lower volatility at the portfolio level in times of stress. To this end, we have added interesting opportunities at the front end of the curve and focused on more defensive names over time, continuing this trend during the quarter. Furthermore, we continued to upgrade the overall quality of this portion of the portfolio by taking advantage of the narrowing spread differentials between the higher- and lower-quality ends of the high-yield spectrum, thus swapping into higher-rated issues where appropriate.

While portfolio objectives can range from managing yield within price volatility constraints to maximizing total returns, all investors must consider the risk/reward trade-offs inherent in various investments. Higher yields tend to come with higher price volatility, whether driven by credit, duration, or both. On the other hand, defensive products offer limited volatility but produce low-yield returns. The key to a successful portfolio is balancing these competing variables into an optimal combination that meets overall objectives. The problem is most organizations aren’t structured to find relative value across the available spectrum of investment opportunities. The “risk bucket” methodologies utilized by the majority of players within the space, may be using a sub-optimal structure for the fixed income environment we are moving into. We believe our unique approach and structure offers our investors an edge in this strange and tumultuous environment.

Thank you for investing alongside us.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO    LOGO
Jason H. Brady, CFA    Lon R. Erickson, CFA    Jeff Klingelhofer, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
CEO, President, and Managing Director    Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Share (Incep: 12/19/07)

        

Without sales charge

     7.99     2.64     4.73     6.37

With sales charge

     3.15     1.09     3.76     5.85

Class C Shares (Incep: 12/19/07)

        

Without sales charge

     7.29     2.04     4.15     5.77

With sales charge

     6.29     2.04     4.15     5.77

Class I Shares (Incep: 12/19/07)

     8.29     2.97     5.08     6.70

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)

     7.89     2.54     —         4.60

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/14)

     7.88     2.60     —         3.13

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)

     8.22     2.91     —         4.93

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal Index (Since 12/19/07)

     1.92     2.99     2.83     4.38

Blended Index (Since 12/19/07)

     3.20     3.34     3.82     4.32

GROWTH OF HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

30-DAY YIELDS, A SHARES

(with sales charge)

 

SEC Yield

     3.23

Annualized Distribution Yield

     3.33

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.24%; C shares, 1.99%; I shares, 0.91%; R3 shares, 3.09%; R4 shares, 2.50%; R5 shares, 1.37%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: A shares, 1.13%; C shares, 1.80%; I shares, 0.69%; R3 shares, 1.25%; R4 shares, 1.25%; R5 shares, 0.69%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus. Unsubsidized SEC Yield: 3.17%. Unsubsidized Annualized Distribution Yield: 3.29%

Glossary

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is composed of approximately 8,000 publicly traded bonds including U.S. government, mortgage-backed, corporate and Yankee bonds. The index is weighted by the market value of the bonds included in the index.

The Bloomberg Barclays US Universal Bond Index represents the union of the U.S. Aggregate Index, U.S. Corporate High-Yield, Investment Grade 144A Index, Eurodollar Index, U.S. Emerging Markets Index, and the non-ERISA eligible portion of the CMBS Index. The index covers USD denominated, taxable bonds that are rated either investment-grade or below investment-grade.

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund’s Blended Index is composed of 80% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 20% MSCI World Index, rebalanced monthly. The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged market-weighted index that consists of securities traded in 23 of the world’s most developed countries. Securities are listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The Annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price or net asset value.

Basis Point (bp) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

Credit Spread/Quality Spread – The difference between the yields of securities with different credit qualities.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Floating-Rate Securities (Floater) – Debt instrument whose coupon rate adjusts with short-term interest rate changes.

OAS (Option Adjusted Spread) – The flat spread over the treasury yield curve required to discount a security payment to match its market price.

Quantitative Easing (QE) – An unconventional monetary policy in which a central bank purchases financial assets from the market in order to lower interest rates and increase the money supply.

SEC Yield – A yield computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund’s primary investment goal is to seek a high level of current income. The Fund’s secondary investment goal is some long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund pursues its investment goals by investing in a broad range of income-producing investments from throughout the world, primarily including debt obligations and income-producing stocks. The Fund expects, under normal conditions, to invest a majority of its assets in debt obligations, but the relative proportions of the Fund’s investments in debt obligations and in income-producing stocks can be expected to vary over time.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

Corporate Bonds

     63.8

Asset-backed Securities

     14.5

Bank Loans

     5.0

Preferred Stock

     1.9

Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities

     1.5

Foreign Treasury

     1.0

Municipal Bonds

     1.0

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

     0.4

Common Stock

     0.4

Government Agency

     0.3

Cash & Cash Equivalents

     10.1

FIXED INCOME CREDIT QUALITY*

 

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* Excludes equity securities.

A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Ratings of AAA (the highest), AA, A, and BBB are investment-grade quality. Ratings of BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

Credit quality ratings for Thornburg’s global fixed income portfolios used ratings from Moody’s Investors Service. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, we have used Standard & Poor’s ratings. Where neither rating is available, we have used ratings from other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs). “NR” = not rated.

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Energy

     8.6

Diversified Financials

     8.5

Telecommunication Services

     5.7

Media

     5.0

Capital Goods

     3.8

Materials

     3.8

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     3.5

Commercial & Professional Services

     3.5

Software & Services

     3.1

Transportation

     3.1

COUNTRY EXPOSURE**

 

United States

     70.5

Canada

     3.9

Mexico

     2.1

Brazil

     1.8

Sweden

     1.3

United Kingdom

     1.2

Luxembourg

     0.9

Australia

     0.7

Cayman Islands

     0.6

Jamaica

     0.6

Netherlands

     0.6

France

     0.6

Guatemala

     0.5

Morocco

     0.5

Chile

     0.4

Belgium

     0.4

Ireland

     0.4

Mauritius

     0.4

Romania

     0.4

South Africa

     0.3

Barbados

     0.3

Singapore

     0.3

South Korea

     0.3

Russia

     0.3

Hong Kong

     0.2

Bermuda

     0.2

Switzerland

     0.2

Panama

     0.1

Cash & Cash Equivalents

     10.1

 

** The country assignment of each holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

Semi-Annual Report    7


Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 0.35%

     

ENERGY — 0.35%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.35%

     

a,e Malamute Energy, Inc.

     847      $ 8,893  

b ROMGAZ SA-GDR

     531,954        3,728,998  
     

 

 

 
        3,737,891  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $5,258,023)

        3,737,891  
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.85%

     

BANKS — 0.28%

     

Banks — 0.28%

     

GMAC Capital Trust I Pfd, 8.125%

     115,244        2,930,655  
     

 

 

 
        2,930,655  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 0.23%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.23%

     

a,e Crestwood Equity Partners

     256,000        2,500,147  
     

 

 

 
        2,500,147  
     

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS — 1.02%

     

U.S. Government Agencies — 1.02%

     

Farm Credit Bank of Texas Pfd, 10.00%

     1,000        1,227,500  

b Cobank, ACB Pfd, 6.25%

     50,000        5,262,500  

b AgriBank, FCB Pfd, 6.875%

     40,000        4,282,500  
     

 

 

 
        10,772,500  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.06%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.06%

     

VEREIT, Inc. Pfd, 6.70%

     25,857        664,525  
     

 

 

 
        664,525  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.26%

     

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.26%

     

b,c Centaur Funding Corp. Pfd, 9.08%

     2,380        2,772,700  
     

 

 

 
        2,772,700  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $18,742,533)

        19,640,527  
     

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 12.57%

     

ADVANCE RECEIVABLES — 0.54%

     

b New Residential Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2 Class AT2, 2.575%, 10/15/2049

     $5,000,000        4,946,875  
     

 

 

 

b SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T1 Class AT1, 2.53%, 11/16/2048

     800,000        797,384  
     

 

 

 
        5,744,259  
     

 

 

 

AUTO RECEIVABLES — 1.17%

     

b Drive Auto Receivables Trust, 2.59%, 12/16/2019

     4,969,112        4,979,762  

b DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-4A Class A, 1.44%, 11/15/2019

     1,335,939        1,333,550  

b Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-1 Class A2, 2.87%, 10/15/2021

     3,962,417        3,977,609  

a,b OSCAR US Funding Trust, Series 2016-2A Class A2A, 2.31%, 11/15/2019

     2,100,000        2,100,000  
     

 

 

 
        12,390,921  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 1.42%

     

b Capital Automotive REIT, Series 2012-1A Class A, 4.70%, 7/15/2042

     2,782,174        2,786,950  

b CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1 Class C, 6.127%, 4/15/2044

     6,200,000        6,379,649  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-HYB2 Class B1, 3.336%, 3/25/2034

     79,540        65,112  

b Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-BDWN Class E, 12.412%, 2/15/2029

     3,000,000        3,014,986  

b FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-KF02 Class B Floating Rate Note, 3.779%, 12/25/2045

     598,350        605,002  

b FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-KF24 Class B Floating Rate Note, 5.779%, 10/25/2026

     2,089,870        2,183,538  
     

 

 

 
        15,035,237  
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 6.82%

     

b 321 Henderson Receivables, LLC, Series 2006-3A Class A1, 0.968%, 9/15/2041

     2,996,825        2,822,932  

b 321 Henderson Receivables, LLC, Series 2014-1A Class A, 3.96%, 3/15/2063

     5,445,194        5,303,061  

b Aircraft Certificate Owner Trust, Series 2003-1A Class E, 7.001%, 9/20/2022

     1,915,954        2,062,045  

b BCC Funding Corp., Series 2016-1 Class A1, 1.10%, 9/20/2017

     593,789        593,286  

b Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2014-1 Class A, 2.54%, 5/20/2027

     1,105,429        1,105,333  

b Dominos Pizza Master Issuer, LLC, Series 2012-1A Class A2, 5.216%, 1/25/2042

     5,808,272        5,917,480  

b,c ECAF Ltd., Series 2015-1A Class B1, 5.802%, 6/15/2040

     6,818,710        6,545,962  

b Engs Commercial Finance Trust, Series 2016-1A Class A1, 1.25%, 11/22/2017

     1,233,831        1,233,995  

b Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, Series 2012-1 Class B, 8.835%, 10/15/2042

     3,000,000        3,055,286  

b,c Global SC Finance SRL, Series 2014-1A Class A1, 3.19%, 7/17/2029

     3,483,333        3,365,813  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

b JPR Royalty, LLC, 10.50%, 9/1/2020

   $ 2,000,000      $ 1,000,000  

b Motel 6 Trust, Series 2015-MTL6 Class B, 3.298%, 2/5/2030

     3,470,000        3,468,476  

a,b Northwind Holdings, LLC, Series 2007-1A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.622%, 12/1/2037

     612,500        570,238  

b OnDeck Asset Securitization Trust II, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A, 4.21%, 5/17/2020

     4,470,000        4,443,872  

b SBA Tower Trust, 3.598%, 4/15/2043

     1,080,000        1,080,252  

b SBA Tower Trust, Series 2012-1 Class C, 2.933%, 12/9/2042

     625,000        625,308  

b SBA Tower Trust, Series 2015-1 Class C, 3.156%, 10/15/2045

     3,750,000        3,769,125  

b SBA Tower Trust, Series 2016-1 Class C, 2.877%, 7/15/2021

     2,275,000        2,261,600  

a,b Scala Funding Co., Series 2016-1 Class B, 5.21%, 2/15/2021

     4,000,000        4,016,000  

b Sierra Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2015-2A Class A, 2.43%, 6/20/2032

     4,851,412        4,841,544  

b SolarCity LMC, LLC, Series 2013-1 Class A, 4.80%, 11/20/2038

     2,864,419        2,828,633  

b SolarCity LMC, LLC, Series 2014-1 Class A, 4.59%, 4/20/2044

     3,016,744        2,983,904  

b Sonic Capital, LLC, Series 2016-1A Class A2, 4.472%, 5/20/2046

     3,081,917        3,037,453  

b VB-S1 Issuer LLC, Series 16-1A Class C, 3.065%, 6/15/2046

     3,100,000        3,053,291  

b Westgate Resorts, Series 2016-1A Class A, 3.50%, 12/20/2028

     2,243,026        2,229,939  
     

 

 

 
        72,214,828  
     

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 1.15%

     

Bear Stearns ARM Mortgage, Series 2003-6 Class 2B-1, 2.905%, 8/25/2033

     141,839        108,811  

b Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2014-A Class A, 4.00%, 1/25/2035

     2,499,702        2,572,732  

Countrywide, Series 2005-11 Class AF3, 4.676%, 2/25/2036

     191,816        192,877  

b CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Co., Series 2005-CF1 Class M1, 1.682%, 3/25/2045

     741,021        727,659  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2004-A4 Class M1, 2.855%, 8/25/2034

     253,758        232,122  

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2005-HE7 Class A2C, 1.302%, 11/25/2035

     472,873        473,210  

a,b Senior Homeowner Assistance Program, Series 2013-RM1 Class A, 4.00%, 5/26/2053

     1,626,203        1,616,445  

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2004-20 Class 7A1, 5.25%, 11/25/2034

     472,224        485,960  

b TAL Advantage V, LLC, Series 2014-1A Class A, 3.51%, 2/22/2039

     6,052,083        5,809,969  
     

 

 

 
        12,219,785  
     

 

 

 

STUDENT LOAN — 1.47%

     

Access Group, Inc., Series 2005-A Class A3, 1.438%, 7/25/2034

     3,688,494        3,460,043  

b Earnest Student Loan Program, LLC, Series 2016-C Class A2, 2.68%, 7/25/2035

     3,085,649        2,987,910  

b Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-A Class A1A, 2.528%, 12/26/2040

     4,100,408        4,100,404  

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2008-2 Class A3 Floating Rate Note, 1.788%, 4/25/2023

     1,416,316        1,395,732  

b Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-A Class A2, 3.02%, 10/25/2027

     1,840,510        1,860,897  

b Social Professional Loan Program, LLC, Series 2014-B Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 2.028%, 8/25/2032

     1,781,668        1,806,314  
     

 

 

 
        15,611,300  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $135,243,092)

        133,216,330  
     

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 63.30%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 0.20%

     

Auto Components — 0.20%

     

b,c Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd., 5.875%, 11/15/2021

     2,000,000        2,075,000  
     

 

 

 
        2,075,000  
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 1.35%

     

Banks — 1.35%

     

Bank of America Corp., 4.20%, 8/26/2024

     3,200,000        3,258,614  

c Barclays plc Floating Rate Note, 2.635%, 1/10/2023

     6,000,000        6,063,984  

c Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, 6.125%, 12/15/2022

     2,000,000        2,117,846  

b,c Sberbank of Russia, 5.50%, 2/26/2024

     2,750,000        2,828,540  
     

 

 

 
        14,268,984  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 3.85%

     

Aerospace & Defense — 0.28%

     

b CBC Ammo, LLC, 7.25%, 11/15/2021

     2,970,000        2,955,150  

Building Products — 0.29%

     

b,c Ardagh Packaging Group Ltd., 4.289%, 5/15/2021

     3,000,000        3,071,250  

Construction & Engineering — 1.30%

     

URS Corp., 3.85%, 4/1/2017

     7,310,000        7,310,000  

b Zachry Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 2/1/2020

     6,310,000        6,499,300  

Electrical Equipment — 0.36%

     

b,c Sensata Technologies UK Finance Co., 6.25%, 2/15/2026

     3,550,000        3,763,000  

Machinery — 0.51%

     

b,c Automation Tooling Systems, 6.50%, 6/15/2023

     3,125,000        3,265,625  

Mueller Industries, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/2027

     2,132,000        2,116,010  

 

Semi-Annual Report    9


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.11%

     

b International Lease Finance Corp., 7.125%, 9/1/2018

   $ 8,000,000      $ 8,549,984  

b Wajax Corp. (CAD), 6.125%, 10/23/2020

     4,210,000        3,245,548  
     

 

 

 
        40,775,867  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 2.86%

     

Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.04%

     

b ACCO Brands Corp., 5.25%, 12/15/2024

     2,000,000        2,010,000  

RR Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.875%, 3/15/2021

     4,000,000        4,300,000  

RR Donnelley & Sons Co., 8.875%, 4/15/2021

     4,300,000        4,676,250  

Professional Services — 1.82%

     

Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 4.25%, 6/15/2020

     4,185,000        4,346,863  

b Nielsen Finance, LLC, 5.00%, 4/15/2022

     7,420,000        7,586,950  

b ServiceMaster Co., LLC, 5.125%, 11/15/2024

     3,330,000        3,413,250  

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.00%, 6/15/2025

     3,920,000        3,984,296  
     

 

 

 
        30,317,609  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES — 0.38%

     

Diversified Support Services — 0.38%

     

Lavare Holding AB (SEK), 4.402%, 4/4/2019

     35,000,000        4,007,522  
     

 

 

 
        4,007,522  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 1.36%

     

Leisure Products — 0.82%

     

Mattel, Inc., 1.70%, 3/15/2018

     6,235,000        6,224,432  

Vista Outdoor, Inc., 5.875%, 10/1/2023

     2,530,000        2,460,425  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.54%

     

b Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.625%, 5/15/2024

     3,980,000        3,925,275  

Under Armour, Inc., 3.25%, 6/15/2026

     2,000,000        1,826,366  
     

 

 

 
        14,436,498  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.61%

     

Diversified Consumer Services — 1.27%

     

a,b Laureate Education, Inc., 10.00%, 9/1/2019

     8,864,000        9,218,560  

b Nord Anglia Education Finance, LLC (CHF), 5.75%, 7/15/2022

     3,985,000        4,197,249  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.34%

     

b Aramark International Finance (EUR), 3.125%, 4/1/2025

     500,000        539,454  

b Aramark Services, Inc., 5.00%, 4/1/2025

     3,000,000        3,090,000  
     

 

 

 
        17,045,263  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 7.59%

     

Capital Markets — 2.92%

     

Ares Capital Corp., 4.875%, 11/30/2018

     7,000,000        7,262,773  

b Ares Finance Co., LLC, 4.00%, 10/8/2024

     4,025,000        3,769,352  

b,c BTG Investments LP, 4.50%, 4/17/2018

     4,750,000        4,641,605  

c Credit Suisse Group Funding (Guernsey) Ltd., 3.80%, 9/15/2022

     2,450,000        2,483,340  

FS Investment Corp., 4.00%, 7/15/2019

     6,286,000        6,340,870  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.061%, 10/23/2019

     5,895,000        5,957,823  

b MSCI, Inc., 4.75%, 8/1/2026

     400,000        404,000  

Consumer Finance — 1.37%

     

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.75%, 9/10/2018

     4,000,000        4,110,000  

First Cash Financial Services, Inc., 6.75%, 4/1/2021

     10,000,000        10,425,000  

Diversified Financial Services — 3.30%

     

b Athene Global Funding, 2.875%, 10/23/2018

     4,725,000        4,752,655  

b,c CFG Holdings Ltd./CFG Finance, LLC, 11.50%, 11/15/2019

     4,000,000        4,060,000  

b Citicorp, 8.04%, 12/15/2019

     186,087        212,344  

c Credit Suisse Group Ltd., 3.80%, 6/9/2023

     400,000        401,638  

General Electric Capital Corp. (SEK), 2.625%, 1/16/2018

     24,000,000        2,732,186  

b,c Genpact Luxembourg S.a.r.l., 3.70%, 4/1/2022

     3,000,000        3,017,388  

Morgan Stanley, 2.441%, 4/21/2021

     6,660,000        6,830,909  

b MSCI, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/2025

     2,640,000        2,805,000  

b MSCI, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/2024

     1,625,000        1,710,312  

S&P Global, Inc., 4.00%, 6/15/2025

     1,590,000        1,634,210  

S&P Global, Inc., 3.30%, 8/14/2020

     1,975,000        2,017,698  

b TMX Finance, LLC/Titlemax Finance, 8.50%, 9/15/2018

     5,235,000        4,816,200  
     

 

 

 
        80,385,303  
     

 

 

 

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ENERGY — 7.65%

     

Energy Equipment & Services — 1.12%

     

Compressco Partners, L.P., 7.25%, 8/15/2022

   $ 4,800,000      $ 4,560,000  

b Enviva Partners, LP, 8.50%, 11/1/2021

     1,900,000        2,014,000  

Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.65%, 11/15/2024

     4,075,000        4,102,294  

b,c,d,e Schahin II Finance Co. (SPV) Ltd., 5.875%, 9/25/2023

     10,684,600        1,228,729  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 6.53%

     

b Citgo Holding, Inc., 10.75%, 2/15/2020

     980,000        1,053,500  

b Citgo Petroleum Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/2022

     450,000        455,625  

b Colorado Interstate Gas Co., LLC/Colorado Interstate Issuing Corp., 4.15%, 8/15/2026

     4,500,000        4,398,053  

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.052%, 11/1/2066

     1,200,000        1,014,000  

Enterprise Products Operating LP, 7.034%, 1/15/2068

     1,400,000        1,450,260  

b Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, 3.875%, 7/15/2022

     4,765,000        4,886,298  

b Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, 4.35%, 7/15/2025

     2,224,000        2,302,367  

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp., 6.25%, 7/15/2022

     4,975,000        4,875,500  

Gulf South Pipeline Co., LP, 4.00%, 6/15/2022

     4,860,000        4,953,375  

b Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC, 4.60%, 9/15/2025

     5,515,000        5,803,434  

HollyFrontier Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/2026

     3,500,000        3,716,013  

a,b,d,e Linc Energy, 12.50%, 10/31/2017

     6,617,950        66  

a,b,d,e Linc Energy, 9.625%, 10/31/2017

     1,100,236        45,660  

NGL Energy Partners LP, 6.875%, 10/15/2021

     3,000,000        3,052,500  

Northern Tier Energy, LLC, 7.125%, 11/15/2020

     6,450,000        6,708,000  

b Northwest Pipeline, LLC, 4.00%, 4/1/2027

     2,000,000        1,999,330  

b,c Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd., 6.75%, 10/1/2023

     2,497,238        923,978  

Plains All American Pipeline LP, 8.75%, 5/1/2019

     1,000,000        1,127,874  

b,c QGOG Atlantic/Alaskan Rigs Ltd., 5.25%, 7/30/2019

     557,550        543,611  

d,e RAAM Global Energy Co., 12.50%, 10/1/2015

     2,000,000        30,000  

b Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, 6.85%, 7/15/2018

     2,000,000        2,090,000  

Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC, 5.50%, 8/15/2022

     7,010,000        7,010,000  

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., L.L.C., 7.00%, 3/15/2027

     1,352,000        1,603,118  

Tesoro Logistics LP, 6.125%, 10/15/2021

     3,375,000        3,531,094  

b Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, 4.50%, 2/1/2021

     940,000        980,811  

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., LLC, 7.85%, 2/1/2026

     3,600,000        4,622,555  
     

 

 

 
        81,082,045  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.85%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.85%

     

b C&S Group Enterprises, LLC, 5.375%, 7/15/2022

     3,935,000        3,885,812  

Whole Foods Market, Inc., 5.20%, 12/3/2025

     4,830,000        5,133,136  
     

 

 

 
        9,018,948  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 1.86%

     

Beverages — 0.55%

     

Ambev International Finance Co., Ltd. (BRL), 9.50%, 7/24/2017

     2,000,000        627,995  

b,c Central America Bottling Corp., 5.75%, 1/31/2027

     5,000,000        5,182,300  

Food Products — 0.92%

     

B&G Foods, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/2025

     1,000,000        1,008,750  

b,c Barry Callebaut Services NV, 5.50%, 6/15/2023

     4,000,000        4,291,632  

b,c BRF S.A., 4.75%, 5/22/2024

     4,650,000        4,482,600  

Tobacco — 0.39%

     

b Vector Group Ltd., 6.125%, 2/1/2025

     4,000,000        4,085,000  
     

 

 

 
        19,678,277  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 2.11%

     

Health Care Providers & Services — 2.11%

     

b Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/2019

     6,125,000        5,818,750  

DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/2025

     3,450,000        3,458,625  

HCA, Inc., 5.25%, 4/15/2025

     1,520,000        1,615,000  

HCA, Inc., 4.75%, 5/1/2023

     1,735,000        1,808,737  

HCA, Inc., 4.50%, 2/15/2027

     1,475,000        1,475,000  

b LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.375%, 5/1/2024

     3,000,000        3,051,000  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/2025

     5,000,000        5,116,500  
     

 

 

 
        22,343,612  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.99%

     

Household Products — 0.86%

     

Edgewell Personal Care, 4.70%, 5/24/2022

     5,990,000        6,229,600  

b Energizer Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/2025

     2,850,000        2,907,000  

 

Semi-Annual Report    11


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Personal Products — 0.13%

     

b Avon International Operations, Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/2022

   $ 1,340,000      $ 1,413,700  
     

 

 

 
        10,550,300  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 2.99%

     

Insurance — 2.99%

     

CNA Financial Corp., 4.50%, 3/1/2026

     3,460,000        3,656,815  

b,c DaVinciRe Holdings Ltd., 4.75%, 5/1/2025

     4,790,000        4,632,519  

ELM B.V. (AUD), 7.635%, 12/29/2049

     1,000,000        766,671  

ELM B.V. (AUD), 3.185%, 4/29/2049

     1,000,000        761,830  

c Enstar Group Ltd., 4.50%, 3/10/2022

     2,000,000        2,025,168  

b Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021

     1,160,000        1,318,313  

Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/2023

     6,000,000        4,995,000  

Kemper Corp., 4.35%, 2/15/2025

     1,810,000        1,812,708  

b,c Lancashire Holdings Ltd., 5.70%, 10/1/2022

     4,900,000        5,225,370  

Mercury General Corp., 4.40%, 3/15/2027

     4,000,000        3,996,088  

b National Life Insurance of Vermont, 10.50%, 9/15/2039

     1,000,000        1,529,354  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., 3.95%, 9/15/2026

     990,000        998,407  
     

 

 

 
        31,718,243  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 3.84%

     

Chemicals — 1.46%

     

CF Industries Holdings, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/2018

     2,975,000        3,101,438  

b,c Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.75%, 10/15/2019

     3,030,000        3,052,725  

b,c Kissner Group Holdings, 8.375%, 12/1/2022

     4,170,000        4,295,100  

b,c Office Cherifien des Phosphates, 5.625%, 4/25/2024

     4,710,000        5,014,737  

Construction Materials — 0.33%

     

b,c Cimpor Financial Operations B.V., 5.75%, 7/17/2024

     4,000,000        3,530,000  

Containers & Packaging — 0.40%

     

b,c Ardagh Finance Holdings S.A., 4.25%, 9/15/2022

     1,000,000        1,010,000  

Graphic Packaging International, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/2024

     3,225,000        3,196,781  

Metals & Mining — 0.97%

     

b International Wire Group, Inc., 10.75%, 8/1/2021

     3,200,000        3,112,000  

b,c Newcrest Finance Property Ltd., 4.20%, 10/1/2022

     7,000,000        7,190,414  

Paper & Forest Products — 0.68%

     

b Neenah Paper, Inc., 5.25%, 5/15/2021

     7,075,000        7,216,500  
     

 

 

 
        40,719,695  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 2.79%

     

Media — 2.79%

     

b Cable One, Inc., 5.75%, 6/15/2022

     7,031,000        7,312,240  

b CSC Holdings, LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/2027

     1,825,000        1,854,656  

b DHX Media Ltd. (CAD), 5.875%, 12/2/2021

     1,340,000        1,007,633  

b EMI Music Publishing Ltd., 7.625%, 6/15/2024

     1,520,000        1,656,800  

b,c SFR Group SA, 6.00%, 5/15/2022

     3,475,000        3,600,969  

b,c SFR Group SA, 7.375%, 5/1/2026

     2,365,000        2,435,950  

b Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc. (CAD), 5.625%, 4/23/2021

     7,441,000        5,609,356  

The Washington Post Co., 7.25%, 2/1/2019

     2,100,000        2,273,250  

b,c Virgin Media, Inc., 5.50%, 8/15/2026

     3,790,000        3,846,850  
     

 

 

 
        29,597,704  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 0.00%

     

Pharmaceuticals — 0.00%

     

a,d,e Atlas U.S. Royalty, LLC Participation Rights, 0%, 3/15/2027

     5,450,000        0  
     

 

 

 
        0  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 1.68%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.40%

     

EPR Properties, 5.25%, 7/15/2023

     5,000,000        5,244,115  

Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.95%, 2/15/2027

     2,850,000        2,926,420  

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp., 5.00%, 12/15/2023

     1,500,000        1,549,818  

Select Income REIT, 2.85%, 2/1/2018

     5,100,000        5,132,472  

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.28%

     

b,c Avison Young (Canada), Inc., 9.50%, 12/15/2021

     3,000,000        2,955,000  
     

 

 

 
        17,807,825  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 1.74%

     

Distributors — 0.57%

     

LKQ Corp., Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/2023

     6,045,000        6,014,775  

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 0.75%

     

QVC, Inc., 4.45%, 2/15/2025

   $ 8,147,000      $ 7,911,894  

Multiline Retail — 0.42%

     

b,c Grupo Famsa S.A.B. de C.V., 7.25%, 6/1/2020

     5,550,000        4,495,500  
     

 

 

 
        18,422,169  
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 0.52%

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.52%

     

b Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 2.375%, 1/15/2020

     1,000,000        999,879  

b Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.00%, 1/15/2022

     1,000,000        998,726  

b Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.625%, 1/15/2024

     1,000,000        1,007,370  

b,c Sensata Technologies B.V., 5.00%, 10/1/2025

     2,530,000        2,548,975  
     

 

 

 
        5,554,950  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 2.78%

     

Information Technology Services — 1.25%

     

b Alliance Data Systems Corp., 5.375%, 8/1/2022

     4,190,000        4,221,425  

Neustar, Inc., 4.50%, 1/15/2023

     8,770,000        9,000,212  

Internet Software & Services — 0.54%

     

Lender Processing Services, Inc./Black Knight Lending Solutions, Inc., 5.75%, 4/15/2023

     5,417,000        5,674,205  

Software — 0.99%

     

Autodesk, Inc., 3.125%, 6/15/2020

     2,350,000        2,395,350  

Autodesk, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2025

     1,600,000        1,648,757  

b,c Open Text Corp., 5.875%, 6/1/2026

     3,320,000        3,477,700  

b Solera Capital, LLC, 10.50%, 3/1/2024

     2,630,000        3,004,775  
     

 

 

 
        29,422,424  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 3.19%

     

Communications Equipment — 0.34%

     

c LM Ericsson, 4.125%, 5/15/2022

     3,490,000        3,561,371  

Computers & Peripherals — 0.10%

     

Lexmark International, Inc., 6.125%, 3/15/2020

     1,038,000        1,076,000  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 2.17%

     

Anixter, Inc., 5.125%, 10/1/2021

     8,395,000        8,751,788  

b Harland Clarke Holdings, 8.375%, 8/15/2022

     1,500,000        1,537,500  

Ingram Micro, Inc., 5.45%, 12/15/2024

     1,951,000        1,919,725  

Tech Data Corp., 4.95%, 2/15/2027

     4,000,000        4,037,816  

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., 4.75%, 12/1/2024

     6,525,000        6,753,042  

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.58%

     

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/2025

     2,000,000        2,040,000  

b Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/2023

     3,725,000        4,083,531  
     

 

 

 
        33,760,773  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 5.19%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.84%

     

AT&T, Inc., 3.00%, 6/30/2022

     2,395,000        2,382,534  

b,c Inmarsat Finance plc, 4.875%, 5/15/2022

     400,000        396,000  

Qwest Corp., 6.75%, 12/1/2021

     3,700,000        4,056,118  

b Unison Ground Lease Funding, 5.78%, 3/15/2043

     1,920,000        1,794,225  

Verizon Communications, Inc. Floating Rate Note, 2.137%, 3/16/2022

     2,500,000        2,522,740  

b,c Videotron Ltd., Co., 5.375%, 6/15/2024

     8,050,000        8,361,937  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 3.35%

     

America Movil SAB de CV (MXN), 6.45%, 12/5/2022

     120,000,000        5,973,641  

b,c Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/2021

     7,450,000        6,770,187  

b,c Inmarsat Finance plc, 6.50%, 10/1/2024

     600,000        621,750  

b,c Millicom International Cellular S.A., 6.00%, 3/15/2025

     5,578,000        5,717,450  

b,c MTN (Mauritius) Investments Ltd., 5.373%, 2/13/2022

     3,450,000        3,503,510  

b,c MTN International (Mauritius) Ltd., 4.755%, 11/11/2024

     4,125,000        3,891,937  

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/2022

     2,000,000        2,032,500  

b WCP Issuer, LLC, 6.657%, 8/15/2043

     386,000        419,293  

b WCP Issuer, LLC, 7.143%, 8/15/2043

     6,000,000        6,592,500  
     

 

 

 
        55,036,322  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 3.01%

     

Airlines — 2.81%

     

American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.00%, 8/15/2030

     2,000,000        2,025,000  

b American Airlines Group, Inc., 5.60%, 1/15/2022

     11,293,608        11,674,767  

American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.95%, 7/15/2024

     2,283,530        2,428,830  

Continental Airlines, 9.798%, 10/1/2022

     4,324,388        4,756,827  

 

Semi-Annual Report    13


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

b,c Guanay Finance Ltd., 6.00%, 12/15/2020

   $ 4,625,576      $ 4,746,998  

US Airways, 7.076%, 9/20/2022

     958,003        1,022,668  

US Airways, 6.25%, 10/22/2024

     1,289,851        1,405,938  

US Airways, 5.90%, 4/1/2026

     1,547,564        1,724,048  

Marine — 0.12%

     

b,c Stena International SA, 5.75%, 3/1/2024

     1,400,000        1,260,000  

Transportation Infrastructure — 0.08%

     

b,c Mexico City Airport Trust, 4.25%, 10/31/2026

     842,000        853,578  
     

 

 

 
        31,898,654  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 2.91%

     

Electric Utilities — 2.16%

     

b Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., 6.40%, 9/15/2020

     2,000,000        2,233,046  

Great Plains Energy, Inc., 2.50%, 3/9/2020

     4,500,000        4,518,945  

b Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 4.30%, 1/15/2026

     3,965,000        4,124,865  

Puget Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 12/15/2020

     2,000,000        2,239,896  

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/2022

     2,500,000        2,766,145  

Southern Power Co., 1.85%, 12/1/2017

     7,000,000        7,006,888  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.54%

     

Ipalco Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/2018

     2,500,000        2,568,750  

b Midland Cogeneration Venture, 6.00%, 3/15/2025

     1,496,788        1,589,448  

b Pattern Energy Group, Inc., 5.875%, 2/1/2024

     1,500,000        1,518,750  

Multi-Utilities — 0.21%

     

CMS Energy Corp., 8.75%, 6/15/2019

     2,000,000        2,283,692  
     

 

 

 
        30,850,425  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $678,732,536)

        670,774,412  
     

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE BONDS — 2.42%

     

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.50%

     

Consumer Finance — 0.50%

     

EZCORP, Inc., 2.125%, 6/15/2019

     5,719,000        5,297,224  
     

 

 

 
        5,297,224  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.24%

     

Tobacco — 0.24%

     

Vector Group Ltd., 1.75%, 4/15/2020

     2,260,000        2,552,388  
     

 

 

 
        2,552,388  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.74%

     

Media — 0.74%

     

Comcast Holdings Corp., 2.00%, 10/15/2029

     15,500,000        7,827,500  
     

 

 

 
        7,827,500  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.85%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.85%

     

b IAS Operating Partnership LP, 5.00%, 3/15/2018

     5,040,000        5,084,100  

VEREIT, Inc., 3.00%, 8/1/2018

     3,890,000        3,892,431  
     

 

 

 
        8,976,531  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.09%

     

Internet Software & Services — 0.09%

     

b Zillow, Inc., 2.00%, 12/1/2021

     1,000,000        991,875  
     

 

 

 
        991,875  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS (Cost $24,715,653)

        25,645,518  
     

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.97%

     

California Health Facilities Financing Authority (Developmental Disabilities), 7.875%, 2/1/2026

     1,940,000        2,182,539  

City of Chicago GO, 7.045%, 1/1/2029

     5,000,000        5,094,850  

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, 8.00%, 5/1/2020

     590,000        594,779  

San Bernardino County California Redevelopment Agency (San Sevaine), 8.45%, 9/1/2030

     1,000,000        1,141,430  

Town of Oyster Bay GO, 3.25%, 2/1/2018

     1,220,000        1,221,427  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $9,717,776)

        10,235,025  
     

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 1.16%

     

b CoBank, ACB Floating Rate Note, (Federal Farm Credit Banks), 1.731%, 6/15/2022

     12,700,000        12,260,224  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Cost $12,266,305)

        12,260,224  
     

 

 

 

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

OTHER GOVERNMENT— 1.32%

     

Mexican Bonos de Desarrollo (MXN), 5.00%, 6/15/2017

   $ 130,000,000      $ 6,926,598  

Mexican Bonos de Desarrollo (MXN), 4.75%, 6/14/2018

     77,700,000        4,063,238  

b,c Seven and Seven Ltd. Floating Rate Note, (Guaranty: Export-Import Bank of Korea), 2.43%, 9/11/2019

     3,000,000        2,980,407  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT (Cost $18,396,532)

        13,970,243  
     

 

 

 

MORTGAGE BACKED — 0.29%

     

Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp., CMO Series KIR1 Class X, 1.093%, 3/25/2026

     37,684,564        2,830,243  

Federal National Mtg Assoc., CMO Series 1994-37 Class L, 6.50%, 3/25/2024

     2,340        2,547  

a Reilly FHA 1997-A Mtg, 6.896%, 7/1/2020

     254,595        254,595  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MORTGAGE BACKED (Cost $3,026,810)

        3,087,385  
     

 

 

 

LOAN PARTICIPATIONS — 5.62%

     

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.60%

     

Professional Services — 0.60%

     

RGIS Services, LLC, 7.50%, 3/24/2023

     2,462,500        2,450,187  

Affinion Group, Inc., 6.75%, 4/30/2018

     3,899,497        3,880,741  
     

 

 

 
        6,330,928  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.10%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.10%

     

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 10.75%, 12/20/2022

     1,000,000        1,005,000  
     

 

 

 
        1,005,000  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.46%

     

Diversified Financial Services — 0.46%

     

c Stena International S.A., 4.15%, 3/3/2021

     5,208,900        4,820,108  
     

 

 

 
        4,820,108  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 0.33%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.33%

     

a Malamute Energy, Inc., 1.15%, 11/22/2022

     14,316        14,316  

Citgo Holding, Inc., 9.65%, 5/12/2018

     3,458,695        3,507,705  
     

 

 

 
        3,522,021  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.28%

     

Tobacco — 0.28%

     

a North Atlantic Holding Co., Inc., 7.15%, 5/9/2022

     3,000,000        2,970,000  
     

 

 

 
        2,970,000  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.35%

     

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.35%

     

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., 7.13%, 06/30/2022

     3,672,250        3,722,743  
     

 

 

 
        3,722,743  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.24%

     

Household Products — 0.24%

     

Energizer Holdings, Inc., 2.81%, 6/30/2022

     2,500,000        2,508,325  
     

 

 

 
        2,508,325  
     

 

 

 

INDUSTRIALS — 0.51%

     

Construction & Engineering — 0.51%

     

ABG Intermediate Holdings (2), LLC, 9.65%, 5/27/2022

     5,359,598        5,399,795  
     

 

 

 
        5,399,795  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 1.43%

     

Media — 1.43%

     

c Mood Media Corp., 7.15%, 5/1/2019

     9,636,291        9,536,940  

New Media Holdings II, LLC, 7.40%, 6/4/2020

     5,679,128        5,622,337  
     

 

 

 
        15,159,277  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.03%

     

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.03%

     

DTZ U.S. Borrower, LLC, 9.29%, 11/4/2022

     318,298        317,238  
     

 

 

 
        317,238  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 0.31%

     

Specialty Retail — 0.31%

     

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, 8.50%, 9/27/2021

     3,325,000        3,320,844  
     

 

 

 
        3,320,844  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.27%

     

Information Technology Services — 0.27%

     

CCC Information Services, Inc., 7.75%, 3/29/2025

   $ 1,000,000      $ 1,010,000  

Neustar, Inc., 3.25%, 8/28/2019

     1,000,000        1,012,080  

Neustar, Inc., 4.03%, 1/22/2019

     863,300        858,984  
     

 

 

 
        2,881,064  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 0.33%

     

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.33%

     

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 7.15%, 12/31/2021

     3,477,858        3,505,681  
     

 

 

 
        3,505,681  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.28%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.28%

     

Cyxtera Technologies, Inc., 7.75%, 3/28/2025

     3,000,000        3,011,250  
     

 

 

 
        3,011,250  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 0.10%

     

Airlines — 0.05%

     

a,b,c,d,e OS Two, LLC, 12.00%, 12/15/2020

     710,495        546,371  

Road & Rail — 0.05%

     

Avolon Holdings Ltd., 3.73%, 3/20/2022

     500,000        506,460  
     

 

 

 
        1,052,831  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATIONS (Cost $59,368,927)

        59,527,105  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.62%

     

f Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     10,194,681        101,946,814  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $101,946,814)

        101,946,814  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.47% (Cost $1,067,415,001)

      $ 1,054,041,474  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.53%

        5,595,754  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 1,059,637,228  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees’ Audit Committee.
b Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $498,830,493, representing 47.08% of the Fund’s net assets.
c Yankee bond denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.
d Bond in default.
e Non-income producing.
f Investment in Affiliates - Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

  SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
    GROSS
ADDITIONS
    GROSS
REDUCTIONS
    SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH 31,
2017
    MARKET
VALUE
MARCH 31,
2017
    INVESTMENT
INCOME
    REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    11,484,943       14,171,283       15,461,545       10,194,681     $ 101,946,814     $ 355,440     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 9.62% of net assets

 

      $ 101,946,814     $ 355,440     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ARM    Adjustable Rate Mortgage
AUD    Denominated in Australian Dollars
BRL    Denominated in Brazilian Real
CAD    Denominated in Canadian Dollars
CHL    Denominated in Chilean Peso
CMO    Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
EUR    Denominated in Euros
FCB    Farm Credit Bank
FHA    Insured by Federal Housing Administration
GO    General Obligation
Mtg    Mortgage
MTN    Medium-Term Note
MXN    Denominated in Mexican Pesos
Pfd    Preferred Stock
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
SBA    Small Business Administration
SEK    Denominated in Swedish Kronor
SPV    Special Purpose Vehicle
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $965,468,187)

   $ 952,094,660  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $101,946,814)

     101,946,814  

Cash

     738,913  

Receivable for investments sold

     2,697,884  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     8,658,969  

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     137,184  

Dividends receivable

     207,587  

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     50,888  

Interest receivable

     10,979,252  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     76,268  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,077,588,419  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     12,224,480  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     4,302,422  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     72,991  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     685,928  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     264,263  

Dividends payable

     401,107  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     17,951,191  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,059,637,228  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (673,286

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

     (13,297,999

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (34,807,397

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,108,415,910  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,059,637,228  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($241,563,697 applicable to 20,743,914 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 11.65  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.55  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.20  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($235,079,441 applicable to 20,219,710 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 11.63  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($571,676,587 applicable to 49,207,772 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 11.62  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($2,683,197 applicable to 230,693 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 11.63  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($2,759,348 applicable to 237,114 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 11.64  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($5,874,958 applicable to 505,789 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 11.62  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers

   $ 611,474  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     355,440  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $1,010,789)

     23,969,121  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     24,936,035  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     3,676,905  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     168,569  

Class C Shares

     157,155  

Class I Shares

     125,961  

Class R3 Shares

     1,801  

Class R4 Shares

     1,832  

Class R5 Shares

     1,544  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     336,337  

Class C Shares

     1,253,192  

Class R3 Shares

     7,258  

Class R4 Shares

     3,668  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     129,754  

Class C Shares

     114,658  

Class I Shares

     219,868  

Class R3 Shares

     6,704  

Class R4 Shares

     6,255  

Class R5 Shares

     8,504  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     15,431  

Class C Shares

     10,836  

Class I Shares

     36,910  

Class R3 Shares

     10,376  

Class R4 Shares

     10,247  

Class R5 Shares

     10,376  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     140,950  

Professional fees

     49,127  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     16,070  

Trustee fees

     22,637  

Other expenses

     76,932  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     6,619,857  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (370,430

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (191,452
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     6,057,975  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 18,878,060  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

   $ (2,367,649

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     386,142  

Foreign currency transactions

     (62,423
  

 

 

 
     (2,043,930
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

     5,265,162  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     (62,151

Foreign currency translations

     49,950  
  

 

 

 
     5,252,961  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     3,209,031  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 22,087,091  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 18,878,060     $ 44,371,576  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

     (2,043,930     (38,813,306

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

     5,252,961       61,853,369  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     22,087,091       67,411,639  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (3,748,361     (9,880,040

Class C Shares

     (2,778,022     (7,668,653

Class I Shares

     (8,125,111     (17,002,116

Class R3 Shares

     (40,242     (59,729

Class R4 Shares

     (40,546     (84,997

Class R5 Shares

     (95,823     (239,592

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     —         (816,703

Class C Shares

     —         (732,196

Class I Shares

     —         (1,265,868

Class R3 Shares

     —         (3,811

Class R4 Shares

     —         (5,676

Class R5 Shares

     —         (14,864

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (43,682,256     (63,035,022

Class C Shares

     (39,147,077     (41,609,027

Class I Shares

     87,727,345       (64,637,440

Class R3 Shares

     (155,719     1,314,552  

Class R4 Shares

     (474,414     1,018,779  

Class R5 Shares

     (1,349,371     514,084  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     10,177,494       (136,796,680

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     1,049,459,734       1,186,256,414  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 1,059,637,228     $ 1,049,459,734  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (673,286   $ (4,723,241

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2007. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment goal is to seek a high level of current income. The Fund’s secondary investment goal is some long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”) and Retirement Classes (“Class R3”, “Class R4”, and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest Income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Unfunded Loan Commitments: The Fund has entered into a loan commitment with Malamute Energy, Inc., of which at March 31, 2017, $14,316 of the $42,350 par commitment had been funded. The maturity date is November 22, 2022.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

    

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 1,067,415,001  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 26,209,659  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (39,583,186
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ (13,373,527
  

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $9,305,389. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $30,691,256. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $1,894,006, (of which $0 are short-term and $1,894,006 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryfor-wards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3(b)  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock(a)

   $ 3,737,891     $ —        $ 3,728,998     $ 8,893  

Preferred Stock(a)

     19,640,527       3,595,180        13,545,200       2,500,147  

Asset Backed Securities

     133,216,330       —          124,913,647       8,302,683  

Corporate Bonds

     670,774,412       —          661,510,126       9,264,286  

Convertible Bonds

     25,645,518       —          25,645,518       —    

Municipal Bonds

     10,235,025       —          10,235,025       —    

U.S. Government Agencies

     12,260,224       —          12,260,224       —    

Other Government

     13,970,243       —          13,970,243       —    

Mortgage Backed

     3,087,385       —          2,832,790       254,595  

Loan Participations

     59,527,105       —          55,996,418       3,530,687  

Short Term Investments

     101,946,814       101,946,814        —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,054,041,474     $ 105,541,994      $ 924,638,189     $ 23,861,291  

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 137,184     $ —        $ 137,184     $ —    

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (72,991   $ —        $ (72,991   $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.
(a) At March 31, 2017, industry classifications for Common Stock and Preferred Stock in Level 2 and Level 3 consist of $6,238,038 in Energy, $10,772,500 in Miscellaneous, and $2,772,700 in Telecommunication Services.
(b) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, unadjusted broker quotes were applied to $9,473,155 of portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2017. The following table displays a summary of the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used to value portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments, where no unadjusted broker quotes were available at March 31, 2017:

 

     FAIR VALUE AT
MARCH 31, 2017
     VALUATION
TECHNIQUE(S)
    

UNOBSERVABLE

INPUT

   RANGE
(WEIGHTED AVERAGE)
 

Common Stock

   $ 8,893        Discount to valuation      Fair valued by the Committee due to halt in trading and lack of information and liquidity      $10.50 (N/A)  

Preferred Stock

     2,500,147        Cost basis      Cost basis      $9.77 (N/A)  

Asset-Backed Securities

     8,302,683        Discounted cash flows      Third party vendor projection of discounted cash flows      2.30% - 5.40% (3.29%)  

Corporate Bonds

     45,726        Discount to valuation      Fair valued by the Committee due to halt in trading and lack of information and liquidity    $ 0.001-$4.15 (11.07%)  

Loan Participations

     2,970,000        Cost basis      Cost basis      $99.00 (N/A)  
     546,371        Discounted cash flows      Third party vendor projection of discounted cash flows      22.50%-27.50% (12.00%)  
     14,316        Discount to valuation      Fair valued by the Committee due to halt in trading and lack of information and liquidity      $100.00 (N/A)  
  

 

 

          

Total

   $ 14,388,136           

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

      PREFERRED
STOCK
     ASSET BACKED
SECURITIES
    COMMON
STOCK
     CORPORATE
BONDS
    MORTGAGE
BACKED
    OTHER
SECURITIES
    TOTAL(e)  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2016

   $ —        $ 10,975,294     $ —        $ 1,785,600     $ 331,595     $ 6,692,250     $ 19,784,739  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —          4,849       —          13,840       (631     5,083       23,141  

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     —          17,233       —          —         (1,288     (134,865     (118,920

Gross Purchases

     2,500,147        4,000,000       8,894        7,113,500       —         3,146,396       16,768,937  

Gross Sales

     —          (4,577,082     —          (223,764     (77,000     (6,360,246     (11,238,092

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)(b)(c)

     —          (17,717     —          129,884       1,919       182,069       296,155  

Transfers into Level 3(d)

     —          —         —          2,230,826       —         —         2,230,826  

Transfers out of Level 3(d)

     —          (2,099,895     —          (1,785,600     —         —         (3,885,495
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2017

   $ 2,500,147      $ 8,302,682     $ 8,894      $ 9,264,286     $ 254,595     $ 3,530,687     $ 23,861,291  

 

(a) Amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(b) Amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(c) The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to securities owned at March 31, 2017, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs, was $112,017. This is included within net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Fund’s the Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(d) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were out of or into Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2017. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.
(e) Level 3 investments represent 2.25% of total net assets at the six months ended March 31, 2017. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.750

Next $500 million

     0.675  

Next $500 million

     0.625  

Next $500 million

     0.575  

Over $2 billion

     0.500  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the year ended September 30, 2016 was 0.709% of the Fund’s average net assets, (before applicable management fee waiver of $191,452).

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $16,070 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $20,133 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $4,192 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and Class R5 shares. The Advisor and Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares and an annual rate of .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually waived Fund level investment advisory fees of $191,452. The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $9,286 for Class A shares, $195,824 for Class C shares, $116,906 for Class I shares, $18,665 for Class R3 shares, $14,434 for Class R4 shares, and $15,315 for Class R5 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 1.50%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $3,125,667 in sales.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,524,188     $ 29,138,580       4,582,152     $ 51,291,779  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     297,011       3,439,741       871,540       9,760,425  

Shares repurchased

     (6,584,960     (76,260,577     (11,109,168     (124,087,226
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,763,761   $ (43,682,256     (5,655,476   $ (63,035,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     941,251     $ 10,847,245       2,946,495     $ 32,860,557  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     210,524       2,434,735       654,821       7,317,489  

Shares repurchased

     (4,548,979     (52,429,057     (7,309,089     (81,787,073
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,397,204   $ (39,147,077     (3,707,773   $ (41,609,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Semi-Annual Report    29


Notes To Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     13,849,072     $ 159,754,364       13,499,402     $ 151,142,252  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     602,054       6,956,978       1,377,570       15,401,708  

Shares repurchased

     (6,857,206     (78,983,997     (20,779,133     (231,181,400
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     7,593,920     $ 87,727,345       (5,902,161   $ (64,637,440
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     43,980     $ 506,895       185,212     $ 2,084,448  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,455       16,831       3,115       34,849  

Shares repurchased

     (58,783     (679,445     (71,853     (804,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (13,348   $ (155,719     116,474     $ 1,314,552  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     61,988     $ 713,584       98,418     $ 1,108,245  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     2,291       26,528       5,291       59,279  

Shares repurchased

     (105,547     (1,214,526     (13,157     (148,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (41,268   $ (474,414     90,552     $ 1,018,779  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     121,893     $ 1,405,467       537,061     $ 5,962,916  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     6,819       78,778       14,404       161,108  

Shares repurchased

     (246,273     (2,833,616     (499,950     (5,609,940
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (117,561   $ (1,349,371     51,515     $ 514,084  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government obligations) of $204,523,892 and $163,432,371, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $14,906,617. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017  

 

 
        
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION    BUY/
SELL
     CONTRACT
AMOUNT
     CONTRACT
VALUE DATE
     VALUE
USD
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 

Canadian Dollar

     Sell        12,854,000        09/06/2017        9,687,642      $ —        $ (72,991

Euro

     Sell        475,000        09/25/2017        511,154        6,498        —    

Swiss Franc

     Sell        3,974,100        09/21/2017        4,010,296        130,686        —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 137,184      $ (72,991
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

         $ 64,193     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under that agreement, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for purposes of the disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017
ASSET DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Assets - Unrealized appreciation

on forward currency contracts

   $137,184
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation

on forward currency contracts

   $(72,991)

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, and because all of the Fund’s outstanding currency forward contracts are with SSB, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s assets which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March

 

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Notes To Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

31, 2017 is $64,193, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $0. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 386,142    $ 386,142

 

NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (62,151)    $ (62,151)

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, management risk, market and economic risk, liquidity risk, risks affecting specific issuers, and the risks associated with investments in derivative instruments, small- and mid-cap companies, non-U.S. issuers, real estate investment trusts, below investment grade debt obligations, and structured finance arrangements. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET  ASSET
VALUE

BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
   

NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+

  NET
REALIZED &
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS) (%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS (%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
   

PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 11.56     0.21     0.04       0.25       (0.16   —       (0.16   $11.65     3.60 (f)      1.21 (f)      1.21 (f)      1.25 (f)      2.19     17.70   $ 241,564  

2016(c)

  $ 11.22     0.46     0.28       0.74       (0.37   (0.03)     (0.40   $11.56     4.12       1.24       1.24       1.24       6.70     29.48   $ 283,398  

2015(c)

  $ 12.18     0.47     (0.82     (0.35     (0.46   (0.15)     (0.61   $11.22     4.04       1.23       1.23       1.23       (2.97   38.40   $ 338,387  

2014(c)

  $ 12.19     0.52     0.28       0.80       (0.54   (0.27)     (0.81   $12.18     4.30       1.22       1.22       1.24       6.79     51.20   $ 392,604  

2013(c)

  $ 12.28     0.67     0.03       0.70       (0.65   (0.14)     (0.79   $12.19     5.44       1.25       1.25       1.27       5.79     76.47   $ 251,106  

2012(c)

  $ 11.86     0.71     0.73       1.44       (0.74   (0.28)     (1.02   $12.28     5.97       1.25       1.25       1.31       12.73     34.54   $ 199,770  

CLASS C SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 11.55     0.17     0.04       0.21       (0.13   —       (0.13   $11.63     3.01 (f)      1.80 (f)      1.80 (f)      1.99 (f)      1.82     17.70   $ 235,079  

2016

  $ 11.20     0.40     0.28       0.68       (0.30   (0.03)     (0.33   $11.55     3.56       1.80       1.80       1.99       6.20     29.48   $ 272,691  

2015

  $ 12.17     0.41     (0.83     (0.42     (0.40   (0.15)     (0.55   $11.20     3.47       1.80       1.80       1.97       (3.61   38.40   $ 306,085  

2014

  $ 12.17     0.45     0.29       0.74       (0.47   (0.27)     (0.74   $12.17     3.73       1.80       1.80       1.98       6.27     51.20   $ 348,334  

2013

  $ 12.26     0.60     0.03       0.63       (0.58   (0.14)     (0.72   $12.17     4.88       1.80       1.80       2.02       5.21     76.47   $ 237,177  

2012

  $ 11.84     0.64     0.73       1.37       (0.67   (0.28)     (0.95   $12.26     5.42       1.79       1.79       2.05       12.15     34.54   $ 188,782  

CLASS I SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 11.54     0.23     0.03       0.26       (0.18   —       (0.18   $11.62     3.98 (f)      0.83 (f)      0.83 (f)      0.92 (f)      2.30     17.70   $ 571,677  

2016

  $ 11.19     0.50     0.28       0.78       (0.40   (0.03)     (0.43   $11.54     4.45       0.91       0.91       0.91       7.15     29.48   $ 480,143  

2015

  $ 12.16     0.51     (0.83     (0.32     (0.50   (0.15)     (0.65   $11.19     4.38       0.89       0.89       0.89       (2.73   38.40   $ 531,849  

2014

  $ 12.17     0.56     0.28       0.84       (0.58   (0.27)     (0.85   $12.16     4.60       0.90       0.90       0.90       7.15     51.20   $ 552,182  

2013

  $ 12.25     0.70     0.04       0.74       (0.68   (0.14)     (0.82   $12.17     5.75       0.94       0.94       0.94       6.21     76.47   $ 246,332  

2012

  $ 11.83     0.74     0.73       1.47       (0.77   (0.28)     (1.05   $12.25     6.27       0.96       0.96       0.97       13.06     34.54   $ 191,090  

CLASS R3 SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 11.55     0.20     0.04       0.24       (0.16   —       (0.16   $11.63     3.56 (f)      1.25 (f)      1.25 (f)      2.58 (f)      2.10     17.70   $ 2,683  

2016

  $ 11.21     0.46     0.27       0.73       (0.36   (0.03)     (0.39   $11.55     4.07       1.25       1.25       3.09       6.69     29.48   $ 2,819  

2015

  $ 12.18     0.47     (0.83     (0.36     (0.46   (0.15)     (0.61   $11.21     3.98       1.25       1.25       2.70       (3.07   38.40   $ 1,430  

2014

  $ 12.19     0.49     0.31       0.80       (0.54   (0.27)     (0.81   $12.18     4.10       1.25       1.25       3.10       6.76     51.20   $ 3,049  

2013

  $ 12.28     0.63     0.06       0.69       (0.64   (0.14)     (0.78   $12.19     5.19       1.25       1.25       32.64 (d)      5.78     76.47   $ 171  

2012(e)

  $ 12.03     0.30     0.25       0.55       (0.30   —       (0.30   $12.28     5.93 (f)      1.22 (f)      1.22 (f)      373.07 (d)(f)      4.63     34.54   $ 11  

CLASS R4 SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 11.56     0.20     0.04       0.24       (0.16   —       (0.16   $11.64     3.56 (f)      1.25 (f)      1.25 (f)      2.27 (f)      2.10     17.70   $ 2,759  

2016

  $ 11.21     0.46     0.28       0.74       (0.36   (0.03)     (0.39   $11.56     4.10       1.25       1.25       2.50       6.79     29.48   $ 3,218  

2015

  $ 12.18     0.48     (0.84     (0.36     (0.46   (0.15)     (0.61   $11.21     4.15       1.25       1.25       2.64       (3.07   38.40   $ 2,106  

2014(g)

  $ 12.00     0.35     0.17       0.52       (0.34   —       (0.34   $12.18     4.25 (f)      1.25 (f)      1.25 (f)      60.66 (d)(f)      4.29     51.20   $ 16  

CLASS R5 SHARES

                         

2017(b)

  $ 11.54     0.22     0.04       0.26       (0.18   —       (0.18   $11.62     3.91 (f)      0.90 (f)      0.90 (f)      1.43 (f)      2.28     17.70   $ 5,875  

2016

  $ 11.19     0.49     0.28       0.77       (0.39   (0.03)     (0.42   $11.54     4.34       0.99       0.99       1.37       7.07     29.48   $ 7,191  

2015

  $ 12.15     0.50     (0.82     (0.32     (0.49   (0.15)     (0.64   $11.19     4.33       0.99       0.99       1.55       (2.75   38.40   $ 6,399  

2014

  $ 12.16     0.55     0.28       0.83       (0.57   (0.27)     (0.84   $12.15     4.51       0.99       0.99       2.11       7.05     51.20   $ 2,565  

2013

  $ 12.25     0.70     0.03       0.73       (0.68   (0.14)     (0.82   $12.16     5.68       0.99       0.99       227.33 (d)      6.07     76.47   $ 11  

2012(e)

  $ 12.00     0.31     0.25       0.56       (0.31   —       (0.31   $12.25     6.22 (f)      0.97 (f)      0.97 (f)      372.35 (d)(f)      4.75     34.54   $ 11  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(e) Effective date of this class of shares was May 1, 2012.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Effective date of this class of shares was February 1, 2014.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.89      $ 6.27  

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.73      $ 6.26  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.17      $ 9.23  

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,015.78      $ 9.22  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,023.05      $ 4.41  

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.58      $ 4.40  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.01      $ 6.49  

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.51      $ 6.48  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.01      $ 6.48  

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.52      $ 6.47  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,022.77      $ 4.71  

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.28      $ 4.70  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.24%; C: 1.83%; I: 0.87%; R3: 1.29%; R4: 1.29%; R5: 0.93%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task—our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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To receive shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements electronically, go to www.thornburg.com/edelivery.

 

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

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Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1663


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About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do.

It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

How we THINK

Flexible Perspective

Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration

Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

How we INVEST

Portfolio Construction

Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention.

CONVICTION

Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection.

UNCONVENTIONAL

Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

How we’re STRUCTURED

Structured for Excellence

How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH

FAR FROM THE HERD

ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Value Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     14  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     26  

Expense Example

     28  

Other Information

     29  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     30  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TVAFX    885-215-731

Class C

   TVCFX    885-215-715

Class I

   TVIFX    885-215-632

Class R3

   TVRFX    885-215-533

Class R4

   TVIRX    885-215-277

Class R5

   TVRRX    885-215-376

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 25, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

The first half of Thornburg Value Fund’s 2017 fiscal year showed a positive result, and was just below our benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. During the period, the Fund (A shares without sales charge) slightly underperformed the S&P 500 Index, returning 9.80%, versus the index’s 10.12%.

Both long-term performance (since inception) and returns since we bolstered the consistent earners basket characteristics (in mid-2012) remain constructive. To illustrate the recovery with hard data, the updated Table 1, which was introduced in last year’s semi-annual letter, further highlights the Fund’s strengthening performance and improved beta characteristic since our mid-2012 consistent earner bolstering. We’re excited that, since then, we have provided a significant return for shareholders (in absolute terms) while also outpacing many pertinent investment alternatives.

Table I Historical Performance Statistics

 

     10/2/95–
12/31/10
    12/31/10–
6/30/12
    6/30/12–
3/31/17
 

Value Fund Beta

     0.94       1.22       0.96  

Value Fund Total Return, Annualized (A shares without sales charge)

     9.9     -8.9     16.1

S&P 500 Total Return, Annualized

     7.1     7.7     14.7

Value Fund Total Return, Cumulative

     320.3     -12.9     103.3

S&P 500 Total Return, Cumulative

     184.3     11.8     92.0

Source: Bloomberg and Confluence.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. If the sales charge had been deducted, returns would be lower. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.39%, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus.

We recently read Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner’s book Superforecasting, the Art and Science of Prediction, which focuses on measuring and improving our ability to forecast the future. Tetlock’s work helped lead the U.S. Director of National Intelligence to form IARPA, or the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity. In IARPA’s first forecasting competition, Tetlock’s crowdsourced team significantly out-forecasted U.S. government intelligence officers who had access to classified information. (It so happens that one of our team members, Greg Mazares, participated in the competition and forecasted accurately enough to qualify as a “Superforecaster.”)

We were particularly interested in Tetlock’s point about how hard the simple idea of probabilistic thinking can be to understand. This is the idea that if a weatherman projects just a 10% chance of rain, but then it rains, it doesn’t mean the weatherman was wrong. Imagine a weatherman predicts a 10% chance of rain on 100 different days. If it rains 10 of those days, then he is a perfect forecaster. That’s little solace when you’re soaked on one of those 10 days without an umbrella!

Probabilistic thinking plays a role in our investment approach. Like the weather on a given day, individual world events are hard to predict and have big near-term impact on the stock market. So how do you add value when big drivers of market performance are impossible to predict? We do this through portfolio construction.

Using our three-basket approach (consisting of basic value stocks, consistent earners, and emerging franchises), we attempt to construct a portfolio that has the ability to outperform over time regardless of outcomes of global events. The flexibility inherent in our basket approach ensures we always have a focused, yet diversified portfolio. Our hope is to construct a portfolio that has the opportunity to outperform no matter what low probability events come to pass in the future. If we consistently make good investment decisions investment by investment, with good probabilistic thinking around potential outcomes for the businesses we research, we believe can be successful in pursuing the Fund’s objectives over time.

Probabilistic thinking also plays a role in how we judge our own historic investment results. When we review individual stock performance within the portfolio, whether we made money or not isn’t the only important question to ask. Did we win for the right reasons? Did we correctly estimate the probability and size of the downside scenario? Sometimes investments with good risk/rewards lead to bad outcomes—sometimes it rains when there is a 90% chance of sun.

Similarly, probabilistic thinking is important when analyzing portfolio level performance. Over short periods of time, it may rain more or less than you predict. Over longer periods of time, short-term factors tend to cancel each other out and longer-term trends begin to emerge. This is why we like to think about performance on a three- to five-year basis, instead of just the past quarter or six-month period.

Sometimes even over longer periods of time, factors can sometimes still distort results. In an attempt to appropriately evaluate underlying performance, we offer several ways to look at portfolio performance since our bolstering of the consistent-earners basket characteristics in mid-2012. We learned a lot in the year and a half of weak performance before then, and we believe we have successfully put those lessons to work in the almost five years since.

Specifically, here are three examples of how we control our overall good results for different “macro” influences. When we run simple alpha/beta (i.e., controlling for market risk, the main driver of equity returns) our beta shows 0.96, leaving annualized alpha of 1.80% over this period. If we run a sector

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

attribution report, individual stock selection contribution to returns (i.e., Fund performance not explained by our allocation to different sectors) is 2.27% annualized. Since “risk factors” are all the rage, let’s see how we’ve done when controlling for a few of these. Running a traditional “five factor model,” remaining, unexplained alpha is 4.1% annualized over this period and statistically significant. Slicing the data a few different ways points to strong contribution from individual stock picking, just as we would hope, given our approach.

To really know whether this period of success has been based on luck or skill, you’ll have to stick around for the next five years. We like our chances.

A Quick Update on Smart Beta and ETFs

Since our initial discussion of smart beta strategies last year, we’ve found interesting research work generally supporting our hypothesis that “smart” beta is anything but. Further, we find mounting evidence that extensive use of ETFs (exchange traded funds) are leading to bad outcomes in real world portfolios. We believe passive flows are exacerbating market inefficiencies. This has created a challenging environment for intrinsic-value-based active managers over the last few years (especially those that compare themselves to the S&P 500 Index, the hardest index in the world to beat over that time period). We believe, however, that passive flows are creating exciting opportunities for managers brave enough to look different than the index. If this is true, we might expect to see a period in the future where intrinsic-value-based active managers have a much easier time outperforming passive indexes. We recently released a new white paper on this topic, now available in the Firm Insights section at www.thornburg.com.

Our summary: $480 billion today is invested in smart beta ETFs, fully 30% of ETF investments in the U.S. Smart beta flows show all the classic signs of performance chasing.

We’re off to an ok start for the first half of the fiscal year. Early in the period, the Fund did not keep pace with the broad market in the post-election rally. This seemed, in part, due to less exposure in the Fund to companies that benefited from the “Trump Trade,” i.e., companies that would benefit from lower corporate tax rates or infrastructure spending. The Fund also has significant exposure to Silicon Valley-based technology companies. After the election, many of these companies underperformed traditional network operators (Cable and Telecom) as Trump and his FCC are viewed to be a better friend to the network operators than to the software and service companies that operate on the networks (e.g. GOOGL, FB). Since the end of December, relative performance improved markedly, in part due to a reversal of many of the “Trump Trade” stocks.

Stock selection in the financials and consumer discretionary sectors aided Fund performance during the first half of the fiscal year and helped to offset weak stock selection effect in the health care and materials sectors.

We are certain that 2017 will continue to be an exciting year, especially if you “follow” or “feed” the social media juggernaut that will surround the Trump administration. We believe the market will latch on to different parts of the Trump agenda, and oscillate between optimism and pessimism toward prospects for the global economy.

While we can’t help but glance at the noise, our sights are trained on finding promising companies at a discount for the portfolio. Our focus will be on what we believe we do well—fundamental, bottom-up security selection. We like the portfolio’s current holdings, and will continue looking for other overlooked gems.

Thank you for investing alongside us in Thornburg Value Fund.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO
Connor Browne, CFA    Robert MacDonald, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Share (Incep: 10/2/95)

          

Without sales charge

     17.84     8.92     11.99     5.40     9.79

With sales charge

     12.54     7.27     10.96     4.92     9.55

Class C Shares (Incep: 10/2/95)

          

Without sales charge

     16.99     8.12     11.14     4.61     8.95

With sales charge

     15.99     8.12     11.14     4.61     8.95

Class I Shares (Incep: 11/2/98)

     18.32     9.35     12.43     5.81     7.57

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

     17.90     8.96     12.03     5.40     7.78

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     18.03     9.07     12.14     5.51     5.25

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/05)

     18.35     9.36     12.43     5.79     7.73

S&P 500 Index (Since 10/2/95)

     17.17     10.37     13.30     7.51     8.78

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.39%; C shares, 2.14%; I shares, 1.07%; R3 shares, 1.81%; R4 shares, 1.75%; R5 shares, 1.46%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: I shares, 0.99%; R3 shares, 1.35%; R4 shares, 1.25%; R5 shares, 0.99%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Glossary

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alpha – A measure of the difference between a portfolio’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates under-performance, given the expectations established by the beta.

Beta – A measure of market-related risk. Less than one means the portfolio is less volatile than the index, while greater than one indicates more volatility than the index.

Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – A security that tracks an index, a commodity or a basket of assets like an index fund, but trades like a stock on an exchange. ETFs experience price changes throughout the day as they are bought and sold.

Upside/Downside Capture Ratio – A ratio that shows whether a given fund has outperformed—gained more or lost less than—a broad market benchmark during periods of market strength and weakness, and if so, by how much.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types. As a secondary consideration, the Fund also seeks some current income.

The Fund expects to invest primarily in domestic equity securities (primarily common stocks) selected on a value basis. However, the Fund may own a variety of securities, including foreign equity securities, partnership interests, and foreign and domestic debt obligations which, in the opinion of the Fund’s investment advisor, offer prospects for meeting the Fund’s investment goals.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

LOGO

BASKET STRUCTURE

 

LOGO

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     4.1

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     3.9

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     3.9

Facebook, Inc.

     3.8

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     3.5

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

     3.4

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     3.3

Medtronic plc

     3.2

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     3.1

Alphabet, Inc. Class C

     3.1

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All portfolio information is subject to change.

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Information Technology

     18.6

Financials

     17.6

Health Care

     15.6

Consumer Discretionary

     14.8

Consumer Staples

     9.0

Energy

     4.4

Materials

     3.1

Industrials

     3.1

Telecommunication Services

     2.8

Utilities

     1.5

Real Estate

     0.6

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     8.9

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     11.2

Software & Services

     11.2

Banks

     7.9

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     7.4

Diversified Financials

     7.3

Consumer Services

     5.9

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     5.1

Retailing

     4.5

Health Care Equipment & Services

     4.4

Energy

     4.4

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 91.12%

     

BANKS — 7.94%

     

Banks — 7.94%

     

Citigroup, Inc.

     459,400      $ 27,481,308  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     225,620        7,795,171  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     419,409        36,840,887  
     

 

 

 
        72,117,366  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 0.82%

     

Machinery — 0.82%

     

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     207,603        7,486,164  
     

 

 

 
        7,486,164  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.98%

     

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.98%

     

Covanta Holding Corp.

     568,774        8,929,752  
     

 

 

 
        8,929,752  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 4.39%

     

Household Durables — 1.84%

     

a TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.

     1,333,678        16,724,322  

Leisure Products — 2.55%

     

a Acushnet Holdings Corp.

     911,800        15,755,904  

Callaway Golf Co.

     669,908        7,415,882  
     

 

 

 
        39,896,108  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 5.87%

     

Diversified Consumer Services — 3.39%

     

a Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

     430,608        30,835,839  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.48%

     

Aramark Holdings Corp.

     610,976        22,526,685  
     

 

 

 
        53,362,524  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 7.34%

     

Capital Markets — 4.98%

     

Apollo Global Management, LLC

     1,036,419        25,205,710  

Oaktree Capital Group, LLC

     441,634        20,006,020  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.36%

     

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     1,207,530        21,433,658  
     

 

 

 
        66,645,388  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 4.40%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.40%

     

Devon Energy Corp.

     306,112        12,770,993  

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

     985,004        27,195,960  
     

 

 

 
        39,966,953  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 3.95%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 3.95%

     

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     497,651        35,870,684  
     

 

 

 
        35,870,684  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 5.06%

     

Food Products — 5.06%

     

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     161,839        14,416,618  

Mondelez International, Inc.

     231,738        9,983,273  

a Nomad Foods Ltd.

     1,123,935        12,869,056  

The Kraft Heinz Co.

     95,800        8,699,598  
     

 

 

 
        45,968,545  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 4.43%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.40%

     

a Avinger, Inc.

     760,168        1,444,319  

Medtronic plc

     365,335        29,431,388  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Health Care Providers & Services — 1.03%

     

a Envision Healthcare Corp.

     152,706      $ 9,363,932  
     

 

 

 
        40,239,639  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 2.32%

     

Insurance — 2.32%

     

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

     568,300        21,089,613  
     

 

 

 
        21,089,613  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 3.13%

     

Chemicals — 3.13%

     

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     214,596        28,440,408  
     

 

 

 
        28,440,408  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 11.20%

     

Biotechnology — 4.42%

     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     462,370        31,404,171  

a Seattle Genetics, Inc.

     139,020        8,738,797  

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 3.94%

     

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     232,786        35,755,930  

Pharmaceuticals — 2.84%

     

a Akorn, Inc.

     530,900        12,784,072  

Phibro Animal Health Corp.

     463,763        13,031,740  
     

 

 

 
        101,714,710  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.59%

     

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.59%

     

a CBRE Group, Inc.

     153,398        5,336,716  
     

 

 

 
        5,336,716  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 4.54%

     

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 2.46%

     

Expedia, Inc.

     100,894        12,729,796  

a Netflix, Inc.

     64,967        9,602,772  

Specialty Retail — 2.08%

     

a AutoZone, Inc.

     11,178        8,082,253  

Office Depot, Inc.

     1,084,757        5,060,391  

Staples, Inc.

     655,979        5,752,936  
     

 

 

 
        41,228,148  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 11.19%

     

Information Technology Services — 1.01%

     

a Cognizant Tech Solutions Corp.

     153,844        9,156,795  

Internet Software & Services — 6.90%

     

a Alphabet, Inc. Class C

     33,858        28,087,243  

a Facebook, Inc.

     243,800        34,631,790  

Software — 3.28%

     

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     597,977        29,815,133  
     

 

 

 
        101,690,961  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 7.39%

     

Communications Equipment — 3.05%

     

a ARRIS International plc

     352,600        9,326,270  

Nokia Oyj

     1,819,095        9,761,269  

a Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

     76,474        8,617,090  

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 4.34%

     

Apple, Inc.

     166,700        23,948,122  

HP, Inc.

     867,177        15,505,125  
     

 

 

 
        67,157,876  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.82%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.39%

     

a Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     221,619        12,681,039  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.43%

     

China Mobile Ltd.

     1,185,700        12,976,103  
     

 

 

 
        25,657,142  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 1.27%

     

Air Freight & Logistics — 1.27%

     

United Parcel Service, Inc.

     107,667      $ 11,552,669  
     

 

 

 
        11,552,669  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 1.49%

     

Electric Utilities — 1.49%

     

Fortis, Inc.

     408,853        13,557,565  
     

 

 

 
        13,557,565  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $637,710,210)

        827,908,931  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 8.95%

     

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     8,132,319        81,323,190  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $81,323,190)

        81,323,190  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.07% (Cost $719,033,400)

      $ 909,232,121  

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.07)%

        (669,293
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 908,562,828  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates – Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

  SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
    GROSS
ADDITIONS
    GROSS
REDUCTIONS
    SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH  31,

2017
    MARKET VALUE
MARCH  31,

2017
    INVESTMENT
INCOME
    REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Avinger, Inc.*

    1,466,902       —         706,734       $     $ —       $ 95,207  

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    7,337,220       14,363,136       13,568,037       8,132,319       81,323,190       239,861       —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 8.95% of net assets

 

    $ 81,323,190     $ 239,861     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Issuer not affiliated at March 31, 2017.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $637,710,210)

   $ 827,908,931  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $81,323,190)

     81,323,190  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     601,676  

Dividends receivable

     1,262,093  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     69,662  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     911,165,552  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     52,770  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     1,290,720  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     66,068  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     925,126  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     268,040  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,602,724  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 908,562,828  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (480,945

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     191,540,144  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (347,317,287

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,064,820,916  
  

 

 

 
   $ 908,562,828  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($355,211,532 applicable to 5,983,577 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 59.36  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     2.80  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 62.16  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($165,883,726 applicable to 3,034,236 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 54.67  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($315,464,215 applicable to 5,165,331 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 61.07  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($46,943,933 applicable to 795,500 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 59.01  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($9,400,588 applicable to 157,641 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 59.63  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($15,658,834 applicable to 256,758 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 60.99  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Value Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $36,256)

   $ 6,584,230  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     239,861  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     6,824,091  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     3,789,505  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     223,160  

Class C Shares

     102,675  

Class I Shares

     73,756  

Class R3 Shares

     29,774  

Class R4 Shares

     5,853  

Class R5 Shares

     3,771  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     445,609  

Class C Shares

     820,305  

Class R3 Shares

     118,943  

Class R4 Shares

     11,021  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     205,705  

Class C Shares

     88,032  

Class I Shares

     152,852  

Class R3 Shares

     61,885  

Class R4 Shares

     14,819  

Class R5 Shares

     25,198  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     17,461  

Class C Shares

     8,613  

Class I Shares

     13,594  

Class R3 Shares

     8,237  

Class R4 Shares

     9,239  

Class R5 Shares

     7,895  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     62,350  

Professional fees

     60,172  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     13,802  

Trustee fees

     19,397  

Other expenses

     65,747  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     6,459,370  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (279,186
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     6,180,184  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 643,907  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers

   $ 46,650,440  

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     95,207  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     794,730  

Foreign currency transactions

     55,072  
  

 

 

 
     47,595,449  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

     35,312,430  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     3,336  

Foreign currency translations

     74  
  

 

 

 
     35,315,840  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     82,911,289  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 83,555,196  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Value Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 643,907     $ 5,651,412  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

    47,595,449       (9,665,095

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

    35,315,840       93,060,311  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    83,555,196       89,046,628  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    (133,853     (1,158,420

Class I Shares

    (425,629     (1,940,838

Class R3 Shares

    (26,173     (169,459

Class R4 Shares

    (7,537     (40,361

Class R5 Shares

    (21,323     (101,418

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    (52,205,969     (38,733,979

Class B Shares**

    —         (1,613,193

Class C Shares

    (15,739,929     (16,405,080

Class I Shares

    6,668,528       (35,363,785

Class R3 Shares

    (7,550,573     (14,298,695

Class R4 Shares

    (1,018,290     (1,514,713

Class R5 Shares

    (525,720     (6,121,309
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    12,568,728       (28,414,622

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    895,994,100       924,408,722  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 908,562,828     $ 895,994,100  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

  $ (480,945   $ (510,337

 

* Unaudited.
** Class B shares converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types. As a secondary objective, the Fund also seeks some current income.

The Fund currently has six classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 720,431,690  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 210,154,213  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (21,353,782
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 188,800,431  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $34,093. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $17,189,381. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses generated prior to October 1, 2011 which may expire prior to utilization. To the extent such carryforwards are utilized, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations.

Capital loss carryforwards generated prior to October 31, 2011 expire as follows:

 

2017

   $ 136,966,580  

2018

     242,353,997  
  

 

 

 
   $  379,320,577  
  

 

 

 

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (“the Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 827,908,931     $ 827,908,931      $ —       $ —    

Short Term Investments

     81,323,190       81,323,190        —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 909,232,121     $ 909,232,121      $ —       $ —    

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (66,068   $ —        $ (66,068   $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.875

Next $500 million

     0.825  

Next $500 million

     0.775  

Next $500 million

     0.725  

Over $2 billion

     0.675  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.853% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $13,802 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $7,576 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $1,118 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and Class R5 shares. The Advisor and Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares.

Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $111,524 for Class I shares, $112,382 for Class R3 shares, $24,990 for Class R4 shares, and $30,290 for Class R5 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 5.32%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no affiliated fund transactions.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     137,710     $ 7,721,111       536,840     $ 27,382,909  

Shares converted from Class B Shares

         6,588       352,743  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     2,296       127,693       20,753       1,108,861  

Shares repurchased

     (1,076,300     (60,054,773     (1,318,359     (67,578,492
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (936,294   $ (52,205,969     (754,178   $ (38,733,979
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B Shares*

        

Shares sold

     —         —         1,210     $ 56,199  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares converted to Class A shares

     —         —         (7,328     (352,743

Shares repurchased

     —         —         (28,859     (1,316,649
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     —         —         (34,977   $ (1,613,193
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     92,118     $ 4,730,525       292,210     $ 13,905,964  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (396,237     (20,470,454     (642,811     (30,311,044
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (304,119   $ (15,739,929     (350,601   $ (16,405,080
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     752,590     $ 43,210,035       716,301     $ 37,689,763  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     7,089       405,173       33,666       1,848,626  

Shares repurchased

     (642,189     (36,946,680     (1,414,916     (74,902,174
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     117,490     $ 6,668,528       (664,949   $ (35,363,785
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     49,918     $ 2,766,502       141,034     $ 7,131,504  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     457       25,275       3,090       164,106  

Shares repurchased

     (186,664     (10,342,350     (422,847     (21,594,305
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (136,289   $ (7,550,573     (278,723   $ (14,298,695
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     14,742     $ 841,913       52,912     $ 2,743,429  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     97       5,414       556       29,835  

Shares repurchased

     (32,854     (1,865,617     (83,787     (4,287,977
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (18,015   $ (1,018,290     (30,319   $ (1,514,713
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     28,508     $ 1,620,149       41,585     $ 2,160,843  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     371       21,155       1,838       100,759  

Shares repurchased

     (37,661     (2,167,024     (159,826     (8,382,911
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (8,782   $ (525,720     (116,403   $ (6,121,309
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Class B shares converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $180,921,003 and $256,568,832, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $11,880,331. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017

 
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION    BUY/SELL      CONTRACT
AMOUNT
     CONTRACT
VALUE DATE
     VALUE
USD
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 

Euro

     Sell        8,257,100        05/30/2017        8,831,227      $ —        $ (66,068
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ —        $ (66,068
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

                  $ (66,068
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under that agreement, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for purposes of the disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017

LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation

on forward currency contracts

   $  (66,068)

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, and because all of the Fund’s outstanding currency forward contracts are with SSB, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s assets which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017 is $0, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $66,068. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $  794,730    $  794,730

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $  3,336    $  3,336

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Value Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)(c)

  $ 54.08       0.04       5.26       5.30       (0.02     —         (0.02   $ 59.36       0.14 (g)      1.40 (g)      1.40 (g)      1.40 (g)      9.80       22.16     $ 355,211  

2016(c)(d)

  $ 49.17       0.32       4.76       5.08       (0.17     —         (0.17   $ 54.08       0.63       1.39       1.39       1.39       10.33       31.10     $ 374,237  

2015(c)

  $ 48.09       0.07       1.03       1.10       (0.02     —         (0.02   $ 49.17       0.14       1.37       1.37       1.37       2.28       59.70     $ 377,299  

2014(c)

  $ 40.84       0.10       7.41       7.51       (0.26     —         (0.26   $ 48.09       0.22       1.37       1.37       1.37       18.40       72.43     $ 395,216  

2013(c)

  $ 31.51       0.08       9.25       9.33       —         —         —       $ 40.84       0.23       1.40       1.40       1.40       29.61       61.50     $ 400,275  

2012(c)

  $ 27.71       (0.10     3.90       3.80       —         —         —       $ 31.51       (0.32     1.32       1.32       1.32       13.71       54.16     $ 470,120  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 49.97       (0.16     4.86       4.70       —         —         —       $ 54.67       (0.60 )(g)      2.14 (g)      2.14 (g)      2.14 (g)      9.41       22.16     $ 165,884  

2016

  $ 45.63       (0.06     4.40       4.34       —         —         —       $ 49.97       (0.12     2.14       2.14       2.14       9.51       31.10     $ 166,821  

2015

  $ 44.95       (0.29     0.97       0.68       —         —         —       $ 45.63       (0.61     2.12       2.12       2.12       1.51       59.70     $ 168,321  

2014

  $ 38.26       (0.24     6.93       6.69       —         —         —       $ 44.95       (0.55     2.14       2.14       2.14       17.49       72.43     $ 175,495  

2013

  $ 29.75       (0.18     8.69       8.51       —         —         —       $ 38.26       (0.55     2.18       2.18       2.18       28.60       61.50     $ 166,971  

2012

  $ 26.36       (0.32     3.71       3.39       —         —         —       $ 29.75       (1.09     2.09       2.09       2.09       12.86       54.16     $ 185,286  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 55.58       0.15       5.42       5.57       (0.08     —         (0.08   $ 61.07       0.53 (g)      0.99 (g)      0.99 (g)      1.07 (g)      10.03       22.16     $ 315,464  

2016

  $ 50.53       0.54       4.90       5.44       (0.39     —         (0.39   $ 55.58       1.02       0.99       0.99       1.07       10.77       31.10     $ 280,570  

2015

  $ 49.28       0.28       1.04       1.32       (0.07     —         (0.07   $ 50.53       0.53       0.99       0.99       1.06       2.68       59.70     $ 288,642  

2014

  $ 41.96       0.28       7.62       7.90       (0.58     —         (0.58   $ 49.28       0.60       0.99       0.99       1.06       18.86       72.43     $ 299,568  

2013

  $ 32.24       0.20       9.52       9.72       —         —         —       $ 41.96       0.59       0.98       0.98       1.01       30.15       61.50     $ 272,468  

2012

  $ 28.26       0.02       3.99       4.01       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 32.24       0.07       0.93       0.93       0.93       14.18       54.16     $ 1,104,163  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 53.76       0.06       5.22       5.28       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 59.01       0.20 (g)      1.35 (g)      1.35 (g)      1.82 (g)      9.83       22.16     $ 46,944  

2016

  $ 48.86       0.34       4.74       5.08       (0.18     —         (0.18   $ 53.76       0.67       1.35       1.35       1.81       10.40       31.10     $ 50,089  

2015

  $ 47.79       0.08       1.01       1.09       (0.02     —         (0.02   $ 48.86       0.16       1.35       1.35       1.77       2.28       59.70     $ 59,150  

2014

  $ 40.56       0.11       7.37       7.48       (0.25     —         (0.25   $ 47.79       0.23       1.35       1.35       1.77       18.45       72.43     $ 74,579  

2013

  $ 31.28       0.10       9.18       9.28       —         —         —       $ 40.56       0.29       1.34       1.34       1.78       29.67       61.50     $ 80,671  

2012

  $ 27.51       (0.10     3.87       3.77       —         —         —       $ 31.28       (0.34     1.35       1.35       1.66       13.70       54.16     $ 131,013  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 54.31       0.08       5.69       5.77       (0.04     —         (0.04   $ 59.63       0.30 (g)      1.24 (g)      1.24 (g)      1.78 (g)      9.88       22.16     $ 9,401  

2016

  $ 49.36       0.40       4.78       5.18       (0.23     —         (0.23   $ 54.31       0.78       1.25       1.25       1.75       10.50       31.10     $ 9,539  

2015

  $ 48.24       0.14       1.01       1.15       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 49.36       0.26       1.25       1.25       1.67       2.39       59.70     $ 10,167  

2014

  $ 40.89       0.16       7.43       7.59       (0.24     —         (0.24   $ 48.24       0.36       1.24       1.24       1.69       18.56       72.43     $ 11,330  

2013

  $ 31.50       0.13       9.26       9.39       —         —         —       $ 40.89       0.39       1.25       1.25       1.67       29.81       61.50     $ 13,340  

2012

  $ 27.68       (0.07     3.89       3.82       —         —         —       $ 31.50       (0.24     1.25       1.25       1.50       13.80       54.16     $ 45,989  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                     

2017(b)

  $ 55.50       0.15       5.42       5.57       (0.08     —         (0.08   $ 60.99       0.54 (g)      0.99 (g)      0.99 (g)      1.39 (g)      10.05       22.16     $ 15,659  

2016

  $ 50.45       0.53       4.90       5.43       (0.38     —         (0.38   $ 55.50       1.00       0.99       0.99       1.46       10.78       31.10     $ 14,738  

2015

  $ 49.21       0.27       1.04       1.31       (0.07     —         (0.07   $ 50.45       0.51       0.99       0.99       1.20       2.65       59.70     $ 19,270  

2014

  $ 41.89       0.28       7.61       7.89       (0.57     —         (0.57   $ 49.21       0.59       0.98       0.98       1.42       18.88       72.43     $ 30,676  

2013

  $ 32.19       0.22       9.48       9.70       —         —         —       $ 41.89       0.63       0.99       0.99       1.37       30.13       61.50     $ 47,076  

2012

  $ 28.22       —   (e)      3.98       3.98       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 32.19       —   (f)      0.99       0.99       1.17       14.10       54.16     $ 129,995  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Class B shares were converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.
(e) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(f) Net investment income (loss) is less than 0.01%.
(g) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,098.05      $ 7.34  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.94      $ 7.06  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,094.06      $ 11.19  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.24      $ 10.77  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,100.34      $ 5.18  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.99      $ 4.99  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,098.26      $ 7.07  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.19      $ 6.80  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,098.84      $ 6.51  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.73      $ 6.26  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,100.48      $ 5.18  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.40%; C: 2.14%; I: 0.99%; R3: 1.35%; R4: 1.24%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH170


LOGO


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it. At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals. Flexible Perspective Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value. Collaboration Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results. Portfolio Construction Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention. CONVICTION Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection. UNCONVENTIONAL Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point. Structured for Excellence How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured. TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg International Value Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     7  

Fund Summary

     8  

Schedule of Investments

     9  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     14  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     26  

Expense Example

     28  

Other Information

     29  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     30  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TGVAX    885-215-657

Class C

   THGCX    885-215-640

Class I

   TGVIX    885-215-566

Class R3

   TGVRX    885-215-525

Class R4

   THVRX    885-215-269

Class R5

   TIVRX    885-215-368

Class R6

   TGIRX    885-216-804

Class I, R3, R4, R5, and R6 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

Funds invested in a smaller number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

 

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Letter to Shareholders   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 25, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

The last six months saw the end to a volatile and headline-filled 2016, serving as a reminder that political events can, in fact, prove difficult to predict. We have generally seen strong market returns, starting in late November, as markets rallied alongside improvements in key economic indicators. That was particularly true in Europe, while in the U.S. an “unpredicted” electoral outcome resulted in a potentially pro-growth U.S. president whose party also controls the legislature.

Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI), a surveyed indicator of economic health, have picked up globally. In Europe, Composite PMIs in Germany, France, and the Eurozone all reached their highest levels in the last three years, showing strength in both manufacturing PMI and service PMI. If geopolitical risk remains benign and the positive economic trend continues, we could see a faster earnings recovery in the Eurozone, driven by higher regional and global nominal economic growth and improving pricing power across Europe. Simultaneously, Eurozone equity market valuations remain reasonable and discounted relative to the U.S. equity market. In Japan, the economy is levered to a global cyclical recovery and corporate earnings should improve as the global manufacturing cycle regains momentum.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Thornburg International Value Fund returned 5.12% (Class A shares without sales charge). The comparable benchmarks, the MSCI EAFE Index and the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S., returned 6.48% and 6.51%, respectively.

Contributors

BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a France-based depository commercial bank that has a well-diversified business across Europe, coupled with a U.S. subsidiary, Bank of the West. We believe BNP is adequately capitalized, with the potential for increasing shareholder payouts, leaving the bank relatively undervalued. During the period, BNP produced an earnings beat with profits above analyst expectations. As with all banks, firming interest rates are positive for net interest margins and thus accretive to earnings.

 

LOGO

 

LOGO

Source: Bloomberg

Intesa Sanpaolo

Intesa Sanpaolo is Italy’s premier bank with a healthy Tier 1 capital ratio and, unlike our view on some of the non-performing loans of its Italian peers, we do not view Intesa’s non-performing loans as a concern. We purchased Intesa during the third quarter, as it had a favorable risk-reward profile, with a price/book valuation of 0.60. Its share price has since rallied, raising its P/B ratio to 0.84. This rally is largely driven by a decreasing

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

“Italian discount,” even as the Italian government, regulators, and investors continue to determine what to do with troubled banks. Another potential catalyst for Intesa is the potential to take share from its more troubled competitors.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is the largest banking group in Japan, providing banking, financial and asset management services. It benefited from a number of developments: the Bank of Japan’s yield curve targeting program, which brings less of a focus on negative rates; a depreciating yen; and an improving economic outlook in Japan, thanks largely to the benefit that a weaker yen brings to the export-oriented Japanese economy. Mitsubishi UFJ owns 23% of Morgan Stanley and 100% of California-based Union Bank.

Anhui Conch Cement Company

Anhui Conch, one of the largest cement manufacturers in China by capacity, as well as the lowest cost producer, benefits from high-capacity utilization rates, given its primary geographic exposures to Eastern and South Central China. China has seen a few turbulent years for basic materials, but demand for cement has rebounded recently, driven by better-than-expected property demand and fixed-asset investments. Over the near term, Anhui Conch should benefit from a supply side capacity reduction effort in China and gain market share. Over the medium term, its overseas expansion is margin accretive and contributes to future earnings growth. We had been adding to the position at depressed levels, and the stock has benefited during the first quarter from higher demand and firmer cement prices.

UniCredit

UniCredit is an Italy-based, pan-European commercial bank with EUR 900 billion in assets. It is under going a credible strategic business plan aimed at improving profitability and dealing with non-performing loans. We purchased UniCredit following the December constitutional referendum, which led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, and before UniCredit announced its long-term strategic plan. Shares have done well on the back of its rights offering, as the stock was materially undervalued. UniCredit represents a classic example of our basic value basket.

Detractors

Rakuten

Rakuten, Japanese e-commerce leader, benefits from the global secular growth trend of e-commerce companies displacing typical brick-and-mortar storefronts. Following a strong third quarter, it has since seen increasing competitive pressures causing the stock to sell off. We exited Rakuten during the period in favor of more compelling opportunities.

Seven & I Holdings

Seven & I, a Japanese convenience, supermarket, and department store retail operator, is undergoing corporate governance reform and focusing on its more profitable business lines. We believe the company to be directionally on the right track, which is why we owned the stock, but management has been slow to execute. We have put capital behind more compelling stocks in Japan.

ZTO Express

ZTO Express, a Chinese express delivery company, should benefit from growth in e-commerce, especially on volume increases as value-per-shipment declines. While the stock detracted following disappointing price performance in the wake of its initial public offering, the secular growth drivers stand to support rapid top-line and bottom-line growth. We still like the stock but chose to favor alternative e-commerce growth drivers in China.

Électricité de France

Électricité de France (EDF) is one of the world’s largest utility companies. It is expanding into global deregulated markets and is highly active in nuclear power. During the period, EDF raised capital to fund its new U.K. nuclear plant, Hinkley Point, and to strengthen its credit rating. The capital raising coupled with outages in some reactors brought EDF shares under pressure. The importance of EDF’s fleet to power price stability in Europe was exemplified last year, when EDF’s nuclear output declined, causing power price spikes across Europe and the U.K. We believe the company to be well-discounted now and well-positioned to monetize the value of its assets, paying an 11% dividend yield while we wait on share price recovery.

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone

Japanese telecommunication services provider Nippon Telegraph & Telephone (NTT) has shifted its fiber optic footprint to wholesale distribution (from retail), increasing company profitability, as it owned approximately 70% of the fiber footprint in Japan. This distribution strategy can reach more customers at lower cost to NTT. We have owned the stock for years since the business model shift announcement, and it has consistently performed well. The period saw a natural pull back for the stock, as the market favored more of an export-driven business model in Japan, as the dollar began to strengthen.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

While economic data have improved and stock valuations are compelling outside the U.S., political risk is present. The result of the Dutch general election in mid-March was in line with expectations as Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy overcame the populist candidate from the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders. Near the end of the period, Theresa May triggered Article 50, beginning the two-year process for the United Kingdom to exit the European Union. As the second round of the French presidential election approaches, we continue to evaluate the impact of geopolitical risk on our portfolio with an eye on buying promising companies with sound business fundamentals at a discount to their intrinsic value.

Thank you for investing alongside us in Thornburg International Value Fund.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO
Lei Wang, CFA    Di Zhou, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

                             SINCE  
     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     INCEP.  

Class A Share (Incep: 5/28/98)

          

Without sales charge

     8.61     2.94     4.47     2.58     7.32

With sales charge

     3.71     1.38     3.51     2.11     7.06

Class C Shares (Incep: 5/28/98)

          

Without sales charge

     7.81     2.19     3.71     1.84     6.49

With sales charge

     6.81     2.19     3.71     1.84     6.49

Class I Shares (Incep: 3/30/01)

     9.03     3.31     4.87     2.98     7.03

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

     8.45     2.77     4.29     2.42     8.12

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     8.67     2.96     4.49     2.62     2.75

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/05)

     9.01     3.25     4.78     2.90     6.21

Class R6 Shares (Incep: 5/1/12)

     9.22     3.50     —         —         5.19

MSCI EAFE Index

(Since 5/28/98)

     11.67     0.50     5.83     1.05     3.92

MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index

(Net) (Since 5/28/98)

     13.13     0.56     4.36     1.35     4.43

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 shares

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.28%; C shares, 2.02%; I shares, 0.90%; R3 shares, 1.62%; R4 shares, 1.39%; R5 shares, 0.95%; R6 shares, 0.79%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: R3 shares, 1.45%; R4 shares, 1.25%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Effective February 1, 2017, the Fund changed one of its benchmarks from the MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index (gross) to the MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index (net). While those two indices include the same securities, the calculation of returns for the “net” version of the index reflects the reinvestment of dividends after deduction of withholding taxes that apply to individuals who are not resident in the issuer’s country, while the calculation of returns for the “gross” version of the index reflects the reinvestment of dividends without any withholding tax deduction. Thornburg believes that the “net” version of the index better reflects how dividends paid to the Fund in respect of its foreign investments will be reinvested, since those dividends are generally subject to withholding tax when paid to the Fund.

Glossary

The MSCI All Country (AC) World ex-US Index is a market capitalization weighted index representative of the market structure of 45 developed and emerging market countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim, excluding securities of United States’ issuers. Beginning in January 2001, the index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars. Prior data is calculated with gross dividends.

The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index is an unmanaged index. It is a generally accepted benchmark for major overseas markets. Index weightings represent the relative capitalizations of the major overseas developed markets on a U.S. dollar adjusted basis. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Markit Composite PMI – Each country PMI for the manufacturing or service sector is based on questionnaire responses from panels of senior purchasing executives (or similar) at over 400 companies. Respondents are asked to state whether business conditions for a number of variables have improved, deteriorated or stayed the same compared with the previous month, as well as to provide reasons for any changes. The questionnaire covers the following economic variables: manufacturing, services, construction, and whole economy.

PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) – An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector and for the economy as a whole. The PMI index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and the employment environment. A PMI of 50 or higher generally indicates that the industry is expanding.

Price/Book ratio (P/B ratio) – A ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value per share.

Tier 1 Capital – The core measure of a bank’s financial strength. It is composed of core capital, which consists primarily of common stock and disclosed reserves (or retained earnings), but may also include non-redeemable non-cumulative preferred stock.

Yield Curve – A line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types. As a secondary consideration, the Fund also seeks some current income. The Fund invests primarily in foreign securities or depositary receipts of foreign securities. The Fund may invest in developing countries.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

LOGO

BASKET STRUCTURE

 

LOGO

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

UniCredit S.p.A.

     4.0

BNP Paribas SA

     3.6

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

     3.5

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     3.2

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

     3.1

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.

     3.0

UBS Group AG

     3.0

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd.

     2.9

Daimler AG

     2.8

LafargeHolcim Ltd.

     2.8

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Financials

     24.3

Industrials

     12.3

Information Technology

     11.5

Materials

     10.5

Health Care

     9.5

Consumer Staples

     7.6

Consumer Discretionary

     7.2

Utilities

     7.2

Energy

     4.2

Telecommunication Services

     2.3

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     3.3

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Banks

     16.4

Materials

     10.5

Capital Goods

     9.6

Utilities

     7.2

Software & Services

     5.7

Health Care Equipment & Services

     5.4

Diversified Financials

     4.6

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     4.3

Energy

     4.2

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     4.1

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

(percent of equity holdings)

 

Japan

     16.0

Germany

     14.7

China

     14.3

France

     12.6

Switzerland

     8.3

United Kingdom

     8.0

Italy

     7.8

Spain

     4.6

Canada

     4.5

Netherlands

     4.5

United States

     1.6

Russia

     1.6

India

     1.2

South Korea

     0.3

 

* The country assignment of each equity holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.

 

8    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/         
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 96.54%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 2.85%

     

Automobiles — 2.85%

     

Daimler AG

     2,271,615      $ 167,696,404  
     

 

 

 
        167,696,404  
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 16.44%

     

Banks — 16.44%

     

BNP Paribas SA

     3,146,864        209,582,123  

Commerzbank AG

     14,235,033        128,746,318  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

     75,117,757        204,025,259  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     29,824,505        187,444,590  

UniCredit S.p.A.

     15,435,552        237,943,003  
     

 

 

 
        967,741,293  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 9.57%

     

Building Products — 2.47%

     

Daikin Industries, Ltd.

     1,448,078        145,484,168  

Construction & Engineering — 4.67%

     

Ferrovial SA

     7,670,366        153,508,295  

Vinci S.A.

     1,528,001        121,114,288  

Machinery — 2.43%

     

Komatsu Ltd.

     5,496,854        143,259,875  
     

 

 

 
        563,366,626  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.77%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.77%

     

a Yum China Holdings, Inc.

     3,828,808        104,143,577  
     

 

 

 
        104,143,577  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 4.48%

     

Capital Markets — 4.48%

     

a Deutsche Bank AG

     5,188,203        89,386,599  

UBS Group AG

     10,913,194        174,650,327  
     

 

 

 
        264,036,926  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 4.17%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.17%

     

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.

     220,530,576        178,774,063  

a Reliance Industries Ltd.

     3,295,602        67,023,516  
     

 

 

 
        245,797,579  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 1.02%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 1.02%

     

Carrefour SA

     2,554,449        60,224,394  
     

 

 

 
        60,224,394  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 4.31%

     

Beverages — 1.52%

     

Heineken NV

     1,047,475        89,172,201  

Food Products — 2.79%

     

Danone SA

     478,860        32,571,653  

Nestle SA

     1,719,832        131,951,369  
     

 

 

 
        253,695,223  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 5.43%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.23%

     

a ConvaTec Ltd.

     23,717,108        82,905,340  

Olympus Corp.

     2,791,134        107,303,095  

Health Care Providers & Services — 2.20%

     

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

     1,608,474        129,260,234  
     

 

 

 
        319,468,669  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 2.26%

     

Household Products — 2.26%

     

Reckitt Benckiser plc

     1,460,241        133,300,039  
     

 

 

 
        133,300,039  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/         
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

INSURANCE — 3.24%

     

Insurance — 3.24%

     

AXA S.A.

     3,561,118      $ 92,144,744  

NN Group NV

     3,024,183        98,350,641  
     

 

 

 
        190,495,385  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 10.54%

     

Chemicals — 4.76%

     

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc.

     5,797,618        99,023,315  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

     2,095,767        181,546,546  

Construction Materials — 5.78%

     

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd.

     57,351,384        172,674,950  

LafargeHolcim Ltd.

     2,832,941        167,433,841  
     

 

 

 
        620,678,652  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 4.11%

     

Biotechnology — 2.41%

     

Shire plc

     2,432,307        142,041,112  

Pharmaceuticals — 1.70%

     

Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd.

     4,198,910        39,967,570  

Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd.

     4,852,123        59,928,133  
     

 

 

 
        241,936,815  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 2.62%

     

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 2.62%

     

a Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ADR

     3,144,070        154,531,040  
     

 

 

 
        154,531,040  
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 3.41%

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.41%

     

Infineon Technologies AG

     6,395,887        130,628,843  

a NXP Semiconductors N.V.

     675,365        69,900,277  
     

 

 

 
        200,529,120  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 5.66%

     

Information Technology Services — 0.75%

     

Wirecard AG

     795,941        44,068,794  

Internet Software & Services — 3.34%

     

a Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR

     989,994        106,751,053  

a Yandex NV

     4,109,571        90,122,892  

Software — 1.57%

     

a PTC, Inc.

     1,760,806        92,530,355  
     

 

 

 
        333,473,094  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 2.43%

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 2.43%

     

OMRON Corporation

     3,259,569        143,025,191  
     

 

 

 
        143,025,191  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 2.34%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.34%

     

Deutsche Telekom AG

     7,878,112        138,041,750  
     

 

 

 
        138,041,750  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 2.71%

     

Road & Rail — 2.71%

     

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

     1,084,042        159,267,451  
     

 

 

 
        159,267,451  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 7.18%

     

Electric Utilities — 3.96%

     

Electricite de France SA

     12,801,510        107,778,269  

Iberdrola S.A.

     15,067,418        107,775,624  

Korea Electric Power Corp.

     430,780        17,892,990  

Multi-Utilities — 3.22%

     

National Grid plc

     7,701,207        97,791,053  

Veolia Environnement SA

     4,894,284        91,684,644  
     

 

 

 
        422,922,580  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $5,097,153,907)

        5,684,371,808  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/         
     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

RIGHTS — 0.13%

     

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.13%

     

Capital Markets — 0.13%

     

a Deutsche Bank AG Subscription Rights

     3,251,300      $ 7,769,409  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $0)

        7,769,409  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.67%

     

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     21,590,731        215,907,309  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $215,907,309)

        215,907,309  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.34% (Cost $5,313,061,216)

      $ 5,908,048,526  

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.34)%

        (19,850,967
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 5,888,197,559  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates – Holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 because the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities during the period, are shown below:

 

    SHARES/PRINCIPAL                 SHARES/PRINCIPAL     MARKET VALUE              
    SEPTEMBER 30,     GROSS     GROSS     MARCH 31,     MARCH 31,     INVESTMENT     REALIZED  

ISSUER

  2016     ADDITIONS     REDUCTIONS     2017     2017     INCOME     GAIN (LOSS)  

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    60,637,324       147,532,083       186,578,676       21,590,731     $ 215,907,309     $ 894,619     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 3.67% of net assets

 

    $ 215,907,309     $ 894,619     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $5,097,153,907)

   $ 5,692,141,217  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $215,907,309)

     215,907,309  

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $11)

     11  

Receivable for investments sold

     29,608,990  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     9,549,708  

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     15,130,368  

Dividends receivable

     15,978,960  

Dividend reclaim receivable

     11,417,903  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     140,810  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     5,989,875,276  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     20,905,374  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     68,810,108  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     2,207,187  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     4,615,360  

Deferred taxes payable (Note 2)

     502,246  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     4,637,442  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     101,677,717  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 5,888,197,559  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (2,404,244

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     607,190,098  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     410,257,911  

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     4,873,153,794  
  

 

 

 
   $ 5,888,197,559  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($804,480,756 applicable to 32,661,084 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 24.63  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     1.16  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 25.79  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($444,460,894 applicable to 19,931,887 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 22.30  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($3,244,291,482 applicable to 128,337,673 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 25.28  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($294,140,994 applicable to 11,944,457 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 24.63  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($222,570,000 applicable to 9,097,750 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 24.46  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($439,777,403 applicable to 17,409,898 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 25.26  
  

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($438,476,030 applicable to 17,403,192 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 25.20  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $3,918,746)

   $ 35,244,070  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     894,619  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     36,138,689  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     23,779,452  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     562,137  

Class C Shares

     296,073  

Class I Shares

     959,669  

Class R3 Shares

     188,018  

Class R4 Shares

     147,792  

Class R5 Shares

     119,368  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     1,120,919  

Class C Shares

     2,361,532  

Class R3 Shares

     751,049  

Class R4 Shares

     294,605  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     799,860  

Class C Shares

     360,665  

Class I Shares

     2,403,960  

Class R3 Shares

     364,381  

Class R4 Shares

     369,455  

Class R5 Shares

     756,214  

Class R6 Shares

     4,463  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     20,161  

Class C Shares

     11,496  

Class I Shares

     37,520  

Class R3 Shares

     9,006  

Class R4 Shares

     13,239  

Class R5 Shares

     11,247  

Class R6 Shares

     15,035  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     883,850  

Professional fees

     124,755  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     121,030  

Trustee fees

     149,355  

Other expenses

     561,373  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     37,597,679  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (900,216
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     36,697,463  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

   $ (558,774
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

   $ 378,211,754  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     73,123,237  

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,413,058
  

 

 

 
     449,921,933  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $ 502,246)

     (158,466,741

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     12,298,969  

Foreign currency translations

     (106,604
  

 

 

 
     (146,274,376
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     303,647,557  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 303,088,783  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg International Value Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017*     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016  

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (558,774   $ 150,733,271  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

     449,921,933       (43,733,165

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred taxes payable, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

     (146,274,376     67,937,358  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     303,088,783       174,937,464  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     —         (17,373,490

Class B Shares

     —         (2,771

Class C Shares

     —         (7,105,228

Class I Shares

     (3,323,751     (89,286,035

Class R3 Shares

     —         (4,928,035

Class R4 Shares

     —         (4,718,359

Class R5 Shares

     (377,744     (10,876,039

Class R6 Shares

     (884,968     (10,748,034

From realized gains

    

Class A Shares

     —         (206,189,949

Class B Shares

     —         (1,033,957

Class C Shares

     —         (114,820,498

Class I Shares

     —         (855,268,178

Class R3 Shares

     —         (72,397,527

Class R4 Shares

     —         (50,071,447

Class R5 Shares

     —         (102,430,055

Class R6 Shares

     —         (63,967,908

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (227,801,910     (164,111,525

Class B Shares**

     —         (6,445,128

Class C Shares

     (110,081,960     (54,628,381

Class I Shares

     (1,300,219,542     (696,459,252

Class R3 Shares

     (44,999,420     (80,286,274

Class R4 Shares

     (55,736,134     (15,765,354

Class R5 Shares

     (111,649,892     (53,965,690

Class R6 Shares

     (57,162,562     114,956,797  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

     (1,609,149,100     (2,392,984,853

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     7,497,346,659       9,890,331,512  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 5,888,197,559     $ 7,497,346,659  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income

   $ (2,404,244   $ 2,740,993  

 

* Unaudited.
** Class B shares converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg International Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types. As a secondary objective, the Fund also seeks some current income.

The Fund currently has seven classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” “Class R5,” and “Class R6”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I and Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/ or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 5,313,061,216  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 634,475,753  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (39,488,443
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 594,987,310  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $1,834,099. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $37,870,759. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

 

Semi-Annual Report    19


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

20    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

Assets

        

Investments in Securities*

        

Common Stock

   $ 5,692,141,217     $ 5,692,141,217     $ —       $ —    

Short Term Investments

     215,907,309       215,907,309       —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 5,908,048,526     $ 5,908,048,526     $ —       $ —    

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 15,130,368     $ —       $ 15,130,368     $ —    

Spot Currency

   $ 125,775     $ 125,775     $ —       $ —    

Liabilities

        

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (2,207,187   $ —       $ (2,207,187   $ —    

Spot Currency

   $ (647   $ (647   $ —       $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.875

Next $500 million

     0.825  

Next $500 million

     0.775  

Next $500 million

     0.725  

Over $2 billion

     0.675  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.712% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund paid $121,030 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $7,722 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $6,776 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3 and Class R4 shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I, Class R5 and Class R6 shares. The Advisor and Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $287,094 for Class R3 shares, $255,546 for Class R4 shares, and $357,576 for Class R5 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 0.68%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,530,861     $ 58,539,453       6,663,995     $ 159,603,304  

Shares converted from Class B Shares

     —         —         75,049       1,748,646  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         8,432,658       205,155,554  

Shares repurchased

     (12,134,268     (286,341,363     (22,493,529     (530,619,029
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (9,603,407   $ (227,801,910     (7,321,827   $ (164,111,525
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B Shares*

        

Shares sold

     —         —         10,346     $ 225,076  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         36,621       810,856  

Shares converted to Class A shares

     —         —         (83,044     (1,748,646

Shares repurchased

     —         —         (262,313     (5,732,414
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     —         —         (298,390   $ (6,445,128
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     282,948     $ 6,007,268       2,344,411     $ 51,715,435  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         4,231,136       93,936,821  

Shares repurchased

     (5,491,837     (116,089,228     (9,254,631     (200,280,637
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (5,208,889   $ (110,081,960     (2,679,084   $ (54,628,381
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     12,668,408     $ 304,438,242       53,906,880     $ 1,294,025,547  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     113,651       2,862,880       33,325,928       830,190,740  

Shares repurchased

     (66,594,251     (1,607,520,664     (115,362,911     (2,820,675,539
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (53,812,192   $ (1,300,219,542     (28,130,103   $ (696,459,252
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     964,013     $ 22,536,345       3,233,955     $ 76,543,365  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         2,938,343       71,615,592  

Shares repurchased

     (2,891,574     (67,535,765     (9,747,898     (228,445,231
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,927,561   $ (44,999,420     (3,575,600   $ (80,286,274
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     877,236     $ 20,420,528       2,976,526     $ 70,234,604  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1       21       1,632,286       39,409,828  

Shares repurchased

     (3,284,594     (76,156,683     (5,312,446     (125,409,786
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,407,357   $ (55,736,134     (703,634   $ (15,765,354
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,639,915     $ 39,436,396       5,121,121     $ 125,836,118  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     14,395       362,333       4,346,336       108,199,722  

Shares repurchased

     (6,293,056     (151,448,621     (11,882,677     (288,001,530
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (4,638,746   $ (111,649,892     (2,415,220   $ (53,965,690
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,450,273     $ 34,713,277       8,733,531     $ 205,874,135  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     35,112       881,677       3,013,284       74,472,093  

Shares repurchased

     (3,872,498     (92,757,516     (7,004,088     (165,389,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,387,113   $ (57,162,562     4,742,727     $ 114,956,797  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Class B shares converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $2,838,151,744 and $4,446,116,514, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 —   DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $1,012,012,352. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017

 
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION    BUY/SELL     

CONTRACT

AMOUNT

    

CONTRACT

VALUE DATE

    

VALUE

USD

    

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

    

UNREALIZED

DEPRECIATION

 

Japanese Yen

     Buy        38,604,772,100        05/10/2017        347,208,261      $ 9,062,297      $ —    

Japanese Yen

     Buy        30,149,436,200        05/10/2017        271,161,640        6,068,071        —    

Japanese Yen

     Sell        68,754,208,300        05/10/2017        618,369,901        —          (2,207,187
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 15,130,368      $ (2,207,187
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

      $ 12,923,181        —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under that agreement, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for purposes of the disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017
ASSET DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Assets - Unrealized appreciation

on forward currency contracts

  

$15,130,368

LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation

on forward currency contracts

  

$(2,207,187)

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, and because all of the Fund’s outstanding currency forward contracts are with SSB, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s assets which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017 is $12,923,181, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $0. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 73,123,237    $ 73,123,237

 

NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 12,298,969    $ 12,298,969

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    25


Financial Highlights

    Thornburg International Value Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS

OTHERWISE

NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE

FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED

SEPT. 30,

   NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED
&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON

INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL  FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME

(LOSS)
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND
NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS

(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
     NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)(c)

   $ 23.43        (0.03     1.23       1.20       —         —         —       $ 24.63       (0.22 )(h)      1.32 (h)      1.32 (h)      1.32 (h)      5.12       44.69      $ 804,481  

2016(c)(d)

   $ 27.46        0.36       0.25       0.61       (0.39     (4.25     (4.64   $ 23.43       1.51       1.28       1.28       1.28       1.90       103.90      $ 990,194  

2015(c)

   $ 29.84        0.24       0.16       0.40       (0.26     (2.52     (2.78   $ 27.46       0.82       1.27       1.27       1.27       1.25       70.88      $ 1,361,529  

2014(c)

   $ 30.12        0.19       (0.23     (0.04     (0.24     —         (0.24   $ 29.84       0.63       1.26       1.26       1.26       (0.14     37.25      $ 2,601,689  

2013(c)

   $ 26.08        0.26       4.02       4.28       (0.24     —         (0.24   $ 30.12       0.92       1.25       1.25       1.25       16.49       34.67      $ 5,212,813  

2012(c)

   $ 23.14        0.28       2.95       3.23       (0.29     —         (0.29   $ 26.08       1.09       1.29       1.29       1.29       14.02       17.86      $ 5,429,316  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)

   $ 21.29        (0.10     1.11       1.01       —         —         —       $ 22.30       (0.94 )(h)      2.05 (h)      2.05 (h)      2.05 (h)      4.74       44.69      $ 444,461  

2016

   $ 25.40        0.17       0.24       0.41       (0.27     (4.25     (4.52   $ 21.29       0.77       2.02       2.02       2.02       1.12       103.90      $ 535,169  

2015

   $ 27.86        0.05       0.11       0.16       (0.10     (2.52     (2.62   $ 25.40       0.19       1.99       1.99       1.99       0.52       70.88      $ 706,606  

2014

   $ 28.17        —   (e)      (0.23     (0.23     (0.08     —         (0.08   $ 27.86       —   (f)      1.99       1.99       1.99       (0.83     37.25      $ 874,358  

2013

   $ 24.48        0.04       3.77       3.81       (0.12     —         (0.12   $ 28.17       0.15       2.01       2.01       2.01       15.62       34.67      $ 1,181,438  

2012

   $ 21.77        0.08       2.77       2.85       (0.14     —         (0.14   $ 24.48       0.35       2.03       2.03       2.03       13.14       17.86      $ 1,254,732  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)

   $ 24.02        0.01       1.28       1.29       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 25.28       0.12 (h)      0.94 (h)      0.94 (h)      0.94 (h)      5.35       44.69      $ 3,244,292  

2016

   $ 28.04        0.47       0.23       0.70       (0.47     (4.25     (4.72   $ 24.02       1.91       0.90       0.90       0.90       2.21       103.90      $ 4,375,955  

2015

   $ 30.43        0.38       0.13       0.51       (0.38     (2.52     (2.90   $ 28.04       1.27       0.90       0.90       0.90       1.65       70.88      $ 5,895,731  

2014

   $ 30.76        0.33       (0.25     0.08       (0.41     —         (0.41   $ 30.43       1.05       0.88       0.88       0.88       0.23       37.25      $ 7,748,950  

2013

   $ 26.66        0.38       4.10       4.48       (0.38     —         (0.38   $ 30.76       1.34       0.86       0.86       0.86       16.94       34.67      $ 14,601,876  

2012

   $ 23.65        0.40       3.00       3.40       (0.39     —         (0.39   $ 26.66       1.53       0.88       0.88       0.88       14.47       17.86      $ 12,505,553  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)

   $ 23.44        (0.04     1.23       1.19       —         —         —       $ 24.63       (0.33 )(h)      1.45 (h)      1.45 (h)      1.64 (h)      5.08       44.69      $ 294,141  

2016

   $ 27.47        0.31       0.25       0.56       (0.34     (4.25     (4.59   $ 23.44       1.31       1.45       1.45       1.62       1.67       103.90      $ 325,135  

2015

   $ 29.86        0.21       0.13       0.34       (0.21     (2.52     (2.73   $ 27.47       0.71       1.45       1.45       1.58       1.09       70.88      $ 479,223  

2014

   $ 30.14        0.15       (0.24     (0.09     (0.19     —         (0.19   $ 29.86       0.51       1.45       1.45       1.61       (0.30     37.25      $ 754,139  

2013

   $ 26.11        0.20       4.02       4.22       (0.19     —         (0.19   $ 30.14       0.71       1.45       1.45       1.57       16.23       34.67      $ 1,152,795  

2012

   $ 23.17        0.24       2.95       3.19       (0.25     —         (0.25   $ 26.11       0.95       1.45       1.45       1.60       13.82       17.86      $ 1,323,765  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)

   $ 23.26        (0.02     1.22       1.20       —         —         —       $ 24.46       (0.14 )(h)      1.25 (h)      1.25 (h)      1.47 (h)      5.16       44.69      $ 222,570  

2016

   $ 27.30        0.37       0.23       0.60       (0.39     (4.25     (4.64   $ 23.26       1.55       1.25       1.25       1.39       1.87       103.90      $ 267,623  

2015

   $ 29.69        0.25       0.15       0.40       (0.27     (2.52     (2.79   $ 27.30       0.86       1.24       1.24       1.37       1.30       70.88      $ 333,247  

2014

   $ 29.98        0.21       (0.24     (0.03     (0.26     —         (0.26   $ 29.69       0.70       1.25       1.25       1.49       (0.12     37.25      $ 722,349  

2013

   $ 25.96        0.25       4.01       4.26       (0.24     —         (0.24   $ 29.98       0.91       1.25       1.25       1.38       16.49       34.67      $ 1,342,883  

2012

   $ 23.04        0.29       2.93       3.22       (0.30     —         (0.30   $ 25.96       1.16       1.25       1.25       1.45       14.05       17.86      $ 1,495,958  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)

   $ 24.01        0.01       1.26       1.27       (0.02     —         (0.02   $ 25.26       0.10 (h)      0.99 (h)      0.99 (h)      1.14 (h)      5.30       44.69      $ 439,777  

2016

   $ 28.03        0.46       0.23       0.69       (0.46     (4.25     (4.71   $ 24.01       1.88       0.95       0.95       0.95       2.19       103.90      $ 529,330  

2015

   $ 30.41        0.30       0.19       0.49       (0.35     (2.52     (2.87   $ 28.03       1.01       0.98       0.98       1.11       1.57       70.88      $ 685,617  

2014

   $ 30.71        0.30       (0.24     0.06       (0.36     —         (0.36   $ 30.41       0.97       0.99       0.99       1.12       0.17       37.25      $ 2,171,673  

2013

   $ 26.61        0.34       4.10       4.44       (0.34     —         (0.34   $ 30.71       1.20       0.96       0.96       1.00       16.80       34.67      $ 4,376,567  

2012

   $ 23.61        0.37       3.00       3.37       (0.37     —         (0.37   $ 26.61       1.44       0.99       0.99       1.06       14.33       17.86      $ 4,512,144  

CLASS R6 SHARES

 

                      

2017(b)

   $ 23.95        0.04       1.26       1.30       (0.05     —         (0.05   $ 25.20       0.33 (h)      0.78 (h)      0.78 (h)      0.78 (h)      5.43       44.69      $ 438,476  

2016

   $ 27.97        0.53       0.21       0.74       (0.51     (4.25     (4.76   $ 23.95       2.19       0.74       0.74       0.74       2.40       103.90      $ 473,941  

2015

   $ 30.36        0.39       0.17       0.56       (0.43     (2.52     (2.95   $ 27.97       1.33       0.74       0.74       0.74       1.81       70.88      $ 420,849  

2014

   $ 30.70        0.40       (0.26     0.14       (0.48     —         (0.48   $ 30.36       1.28       0.73       0.73       0.73       0.42       37.25      $ 872,512  

2013

   $ 26.62        0.46       4.05       4.51       (0.43     —         (0.43   $ 30.70       1.59       0.74       0.74       0.74       17.07       34.67      $ 1,345,680  

2012(g)

   $ 27.14        0.15       (0.38     (0.23     (0.29     —         (0.29   $ 26.62       1.35 (h)      0.76 (h)      0.76 (h)      0.76 (h)      (0.77     17.86      $ 478,078  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Class B shares were converted to Class A shares on August 29, 2016.
(e) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(f) Net investment income (Loss) is less than 0.01%.
(g) Effective date of this class of shares was May 1, 2012.
(h) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT  VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,051.22      $ 6.78  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.33      $ 6.67  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,047.44      $ 10.45  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.72      $ 10.28  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,053.53      $ 4.84  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.22      $ 4.76  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,050.77      $ 7.41  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.70      $ 7.29  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,051.59      $ 6.39  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.70      $ 6.29  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,052.97      $ 5.07  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

CLASS R6 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,054.33      $ 3.98  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,021.06      $ 3.92  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.32%; C: 2.05%; I: 0.95%; R3: 1.45%; R4: 1.25%; R5: 0.99%; R6: 0.78%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg International Value Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH176


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LOGO

 

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     10  

Statement of Operations

     12  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     14  

Notes to Financial Statements

     15  

Financial Highlights

     22  

Expense Example

     24  

Other Information

     25  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     26  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   THCGX    885-215-582

Class C

   TCGCX    885-215-574

Class I

   THIGX    885-215-475

Class R3

   THCRX    885-215-517

Class R4

   TCGRX    885-215-251

Class R5

   THGRX    885-215-350

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

Funds invested in a limited number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 24, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, Thornburg Core Growth Fund returned 6.10% for Class A shares, without sales charge, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Growth Index, which returned 9.94%. On March 31, 2017, the net asset value per Class A share was $29.94.

For the first half of our fiscal year domestic equity markets were strong, with the period heavily influenced by the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Donald J. Trump’s surprising victory led to a sudden expectation for tax breaks, fiscal stimulus, and protectionist trade policies. Since the election financials, consumer discretionary, and technology stocks have been the best performers in the benchmark, while consumer staples and energy companies have lagged. This has proved a tailwind to the Fund on a sector allocation basis, due to both our current preference for higher-growth companies in the technology and financials spaces, as well as our underweight to lower-growth consumer staples and more volatile energy stocks. As I write this in April, the Trump administration has not yet passed any notable legislation, so perhaps the market’s optimism is misplaced. Or perhaps policy isn’t driving stocks as much as a resilient economy and strong company fundamentals. Price-to-earnings multiples have expanded, but at only roughly half the rate of stock prices, as earnings have been better than expected and driven positive revisions.

For Core Growth Fund our strongest performance came from our financials companies. We don’t own traditional banks or insurance companies, but do have interest-rate-sensitive growth companies like SVB Financial Group, Charles Schwab Corp., and asset manager Affiliated Managers Group. These are companies that we favor for their strong fundamentals and growth prospects. As interest rates climbed on optimism over increased economic growth following the U.S. presidential election, these names each experienced significant tailwinds to performance. Our biggest headwind from a sector perspective was information technology. Large-cap technology stocks were especially strong this period, and although we own several of the best performers like Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Netflix, these also constitute significant weights in the benchmark. Additionally, we held too many negative performers to keep up with the market. These included Palo Alto Networks, discussed below in the period’s detractors.

Top contributors to performance included:

SVB Financial Group – SVB Financial (formerly Silicon Valley Bank) specializes in providing banking services to startup, technology, and life science companies. Currently the stock is considered an interest rate play given the fee waivers in their third-party money market business and the net interest margin compression in their banking business. Recently, rate expectations have shifted higher, benefiting sentiment around SVB.

Apple – Apple’s stock performance was driven by better-than-expected earnings. The outlook for personal computers has improved. Additionally, the market continues to look forward to the latest iPhone introduction. Initial data points suggest that the current iPhone cycle could trend better than last year’s model, which should drive a return to earnings growth for Apple in fiscal 2017. Increasing earnings expectations have driven a re-rating in the shares.

Netflix – Netflix stock pulled back following weak subscriber growth trends when they revealed their second quarter 2016 earnings results. This gave the Fund the opportunity to re-initiate a position in the leading global subscription video on-demand provider at a significant discount to our calculation of intrinsic value. Third quarter reported results showed subscriber additions back on track and the stock price responded positively.

Charles Schwab Corp. – Charles Schwab is a leading discount brokerage firm offering a wide selection of investment products. Over time Schwab has been a very consistent asset gatherer, collecting net inflows of approximately $10 billion per month. Schwab is also fairly innovative, quick to launch their own in-house, Schwab-branded ETFs as well as a robo-advisor product. Currently the stock is considered an interest rate play given the fee waivers in their money market business and the net interest margin compression in their banking business.

Affiliated Managers Group – AMG is a global asset manager with approximately $628bn in assets under management. We increased our position during the period as global market volatility pushed the stock towards attractive valuation levels. As markets rebounded in February and March, AMG was a strong performer as it tracked the recovery.

Top Detractors to performance included:

Under Armour – Under Armour is one of the largest performance apparel and footwear makers globally. In the period, management announced a consecutive reduction in profitability and also took down revenue growth expectations. The departure of the CFO after less than a year in the role was a further point of concern. We sold the position as the deteriorating fundamentals were no longer justified by its current valuation.

Palo Alto Networks – Palo Alto is the fastest growing company in the firewall space, but had another tough quarter. Slowing hardware sales have raised doubts about their long-term growth trajectory. We are confident that the combination of a product cycle and a shift to the cloud (firewall without hardware) are temporarily depressing growth. We don’t think

 

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Letter to Shareholders,

 

Continued

  

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Palo Alto’s competitive position and long-term opportunity have changed.

Acuity Brands – Acuity is the leader in lighting solutions for the commercial construction market in North America. During the reported period, Acuity saw a slowdown in small projects with short lead times due to concerns around the U.S. presidential election. The long-term thesis remains compelling as the small project weakness is likely to be temporary.

Allergan – Allergan is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company. During the period volume erosion of mature/legacy products weighed on the business. We view this as an issue that will persist and we exited our position.

Patterson Companies – Patterson is a distributor of dental products and veterinary supplies. We sold our position as fundamentals deteriorated due to a weakening dental market and execution issues with the sales force also impairing growth.

Conclusion

Over the life of Core Growth Fund we have held true to our philosophy and process, which tends to favor quality growth stocks, smaller capitalization ranges than the benchmark, long-term secular themes, and idiosyncratic opportunities at attractive valuations. While we recognize there will be periods when our style is out of favor, over time it has served our investors well. We remain bullish about the prospects of the individual companies we have identified through our bottom up process.

Thank you for investing alongside us in Thornburg Core Growth Fund.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Greg Dunn

Managing Director

Portfolio Manager

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Shares (Incep: 12/27/00)

          

Without sales charge

     14.80     3.94     9.87     4.83     5.93

With sales charge

     9.63     2.36     8.86     4.34     5.63

Class C Shares (Incep: 12/27/00)

          

Without sales charge

     13.94     3.15     9.05     4.04     5.10

With sales charge

     12.94     3.15     9.05     4.04     5.10

Class I Shares (Incep: 11/3/03)

     15.28     4.37     10.34     5.30     8.50

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 7/1/03)

     14.66     3.83     9.77     4.75     8.73

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     14.78     3.93     9.88     4.86     4.68

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 10/3/05)

     15.30     4.37     10.34     5.30     7.30

Russell 3000 Growth Index (Since: 12/27/00)

     16.27     10.90     13.22     9.04     5.00

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.40%; C shares, 2.16%; I shares, 1.05%; R3 shares, 1.81%; R4 shares, 1.86%; R5 shares, 1.30%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: I shares, 0.99%, R3 shares, 1.50%; R4 shares, 1.40%; R5 shares, 0.99%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Glossary

The Russell 3000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index comprised of those Russell 3000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The stocks in this index are also members of either the Russell 1000 Growth or the Russell 2000 Growth indices. Source: Frank Russell Company.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – A security that tracks an index, a commodity or a basket of assets like an index fund, but trades like a stock on an exchange. ETFs experience price changes throughout the day as they are bought and sold.

P/E – Price/Earnings ratio (P/E ratio) is a valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its per-share earnings. P/E equals a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share. Forecasted P/E is not intended to be a forecast of the fund’s future performance.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in equity securities selected for their growth potential.

The Fund expects to invest primarily in domestic equity securities (primarily common stocks) selected for their growth potential. However, the Fund may own a variety of securities, including foreign equity securities and partnership interests. The Fund may also invest in developing countries.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

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BASKET STRUCTURE

 

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TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

Visa, Inc.

     4.1

Apple, Inc.

     4.1

Facebook, Inc.

     3.7

Alphabet, Inc. Class C

     3.5

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

     2.9

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.

     2.8

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     2.7

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     2.7

SVB Financial Group

     2.7

Amazon.com, Inc.

     2.7

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objective.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Information Technology

     41.6

Consumer Discretionary

     20.5

Health Care

     9.5

Consumer Staples

     7.1

Financials

     6.2

Industrials

     3.5

Energy

     1.6

Materials

     1.6

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     8.4

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

  

Software & Services

     33.2

Retailing

     11.7

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     6.6

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     5.0

Food & Staples Retailing

     5.0

Consumer Services

     4.6

Health Care Equipment & Services

     4.4

Diversified Financials

     3.6

Banks

     2.7

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     2.4

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

  

(percent of equity holdings)

  

United States

     95.2

Argentina

     1.9

France

     1.9

Australia

     1.0

 

* The country assignment of each equity holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 91.56%

     

BANKS — 2.66%

     

Banks — 2.66%

     

a SVB Financial Group

     88,871      $ 16,538,004  
     

 

 

 
        16,538,004  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 2.00%

     

Electrical Equipment — 2.00%

     

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     60,951        12,434,004  
     

 

 

 
        12,434,004  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 1.46%

     

Professional Services — 1.46%

     

a Verisk Analytics, Inc.

     112,025        9,089,709  
     

 

 

 
        9,089,709  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 2.44%

     

Household Durables — 2.44%

     

Newell Brands, Inc.

     321,500        15,165,155  
     

 

 

 
        15,165,155  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 4.58%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 4.58%

     

a Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

     25,910        11,543,423  

.Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     296,200        16,904,134  
     

 

 

 
        28,447,557  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 3.58%

     

Capital Markets — 3.58%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     102,453        16,796,145  

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

     600,481        5,452,367  
     

 

 

 
        22,248,512  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 1.60%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.60%

     

a Concho Resources, Inc.

     77,309        9,921,837  
     

 

 

 
        9,921,837  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 5.01%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 5.01%

     

a Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

     655,616        15,157,842  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     220,917        15,923,697  
     

 

 

 
        31,081,539  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 2.10%

     

Beverages — 2.10%

     

a Monster Beverage Corp.

     282,313        13,034,391  
     

 

 

 
        13,034,391  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 4.42%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.56%

     

a DexCom, Inc.

     139,034        11,780,351  

a Inogen, Inc.

     52,994        4,110,215  

Health Care Providers & Services — 1.86%

     

a DaVita, Inc.

     169,800        11,541,306  
     

 

 

 
        27,431,872  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 1.57%

     

Chemicals — 1.57%

     

Monsanto Co.

     86,300        9,769,160  
     

 

 

 
        9,769,160  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 1.80%

     

Media — 1.80%

     

Comcast Corp.

     297,118        11,168,666  
     

 

 

 
        11,168,666  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 5.04%

     

Biotechnology — 3.44%

     

a Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     99,946        12,117,453  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     136,300        9,257,496  

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.60%

     

a Illumina, Inc.

     58,090        9,912,478  
     

 

 

 
        31,287,427  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 11.66%

     

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 7.79%

     

a Amazon.com, Inc.

     18,653        16,536,630  

Expedia, Inc.

     101,728        12,835,022  

a Netflix, Inc.

     43,274        6,396,330  

a priceline.com, Inc.

     7,102        12,641,347  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Multiline Retail — 3.87%

     

Dollar General Corp.

     133,220      $ 9,289,431  

a Dollar Tree, Inc.

     187,800        14,734,788  
     

 

 

 
        72,433,548  
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 1.83%

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.83%

     

a Cavium, Inc.

     158,403        11,351,159  
     

 

 

 
        11,351,159  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 33.17%

     

Information Technology Services — 9.85%

     

a FleetCor Technologies, Inc.

     115,844        17,542,257  

a PayPal Holdings, Inc.

     417,799        17,973,713  

Visa, Inc.

     288,529        25,641,572  

Internet Software & Services — 12.54%

     

a Alphabet, Inc. Class C

     25,895        21,481,456  

a CoStar Group, Inc.

     52,789        10,938,937  

a Criteo SA ADR

     214,205        10,708,108  

a Facebook, Inc.

     159,762        22,694,192  

a Zillow Group, Inc. Class C

     357,854        12,048,944  

Software — 10.78%

     

a Atlassian Corp. plc

     193,159        5,785,112  

a Globant S.A.

     298,500        10,865,400  

a Proofpoint, Inc.

     151,355        11,254,758  

a Rapid7, Inc.

     422,254        6,325,365  

a ServiceNow, Inc.

     125,165        10,948,182  

a Splunk, Inc.

     183,651        11,439,621  

a Workday, Inc.

     123,867        10,315,644  
     

 

 

 
        205,963,261  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 6.64%

     

Communications Equipment — 2.55%

     

a Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

     140,231        15,801,229  

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 4.09%

     

Apple, Inc.

     176,905        25,414,172  
     

 

 

 
        41,215,401  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $422,179,868)

        568,581,202  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.23%

     

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     5,733,667        57,336,670  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $57,336,670)

        57,336,670  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.79% (Cost $479,516,538)

      $ 625,917,872  

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.79)%

        (4,922,853
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 620,995,019  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates—Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

   SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER
30, 2016
     GROSS
ADDITIONS
     GROSS
REDUCTIONS
     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
MARCH 31,
2017
     MARKET
VALUE
MARCH 31,
2017
     INVESTMENT
INCOME
     REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     4,908,697        17,081,853        16,256,883        5,733,667      $ 57,336,670      $ 180,255      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 9.23% of net assets

 

         $ 57,336,670      $ 180,255      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

ADR American Depositary Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    9


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $422,179,868)

   $ 568,581,202  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $57,336,670)

     57,336,670  

Receivable for investments sold

     7,844,393  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     1,295,800  

Dividends receivable

     44,688  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     67,897  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     635,170,650  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     10,999,249  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     2,316,790  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     652,014  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     207,578  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     14,175,631  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 620,995,019  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Accumulated net investment loss

   $ (8,829,097

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     146,401,334  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (215,098,542

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     698,521,324  
  

 

 

 
   $ 620,995,019  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($184,270,040 applicable to 6,155,610 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 29.94  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     1.41  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 31.35  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($141,179,210 applicable to 5,364,637 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 26.32  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($206,494,426 applicable to 6,471,185 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 31.91  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($50,084,893 applicable to 1,680,531 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 29.80  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($5,416,069 applicable to 180,214 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 30.05  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($33,550,381 applicable to 1,052,521 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $               31.88  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    11


Statement of Operations

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers

   $ 1,200,942  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     180,255  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     1,381,197  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     2,699,900  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     117,816  

Class C Shares

     90,846  

Class I Shares

     49,664  

Class R3 Shares

     32,268  

Class R4 Shares

     3,731  

Class R5 Shares

     8,547  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     235,120  

Class C Shares

     725,460  

Class R3 Shares

     128,780  

Class R4 Shares

     7,391  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     102,246  

Class C Shares

     88,856  

Class I Shares

     82,706  

Class R3 Shares

     64,261  

Class R4 Shares

     11,472  

Class R5 Shares

     59,323  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     8,997  

Class C Shares

     8,647  

Class I Shares

     9,120  

Class R3 Shares

     8,437  

Class R4 Shares

     9,013  

Class R5 Shares

     8,058  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     41,725  

Professional fees

     24,378  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     9,385  

Trustee fees

     13,162  

Other expenses

     55,093  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,704,402  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (224,071
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     4,480,331  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

   $   (3,099,134
  

 

 

 

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on non-affiliated issuer investments

   $ 38,200,348  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-affiliated issuer investments

     1,307,870  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     39,508,218  

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 36,409,084  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (3,099,134   $ (7,401,668

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     38,200,348       9,780,002  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     1,307,870       43,558,418  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     36,409,084       45,936,752  

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (25,897,724     (50,041,105

Class C Shares

     (22,719,319     (30,801,495

Class I Shares

     (4,474,835     (58,233,894

Class R3 Shares

     (8,658,213     (18,964,601

Class R4 Shares

     (1,752,762     (3,465,547

Class R5 Shares

     (7,121,185     (9,684,705
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

     (34,214,954     (125,254,595

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     655,209,973       780,464,568  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 620,995,019     $ 655,209,973  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss

   $ (8,829,097   $ (5,729,963

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Core Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities selected for their growth potential.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may bear a service fee, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 479,516,538  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 152,951,697  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (6,550,363
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 146,401,334  
  

 

 

 

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late-year ordinary investment losses occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $5,729,963. For tax purposes, such ordinary losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $24,900,607. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $226,993,175 generated prior to October 1, 2011 which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are utilized, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards expire September 30, 2018.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s

 

Semi-Annual Report    17


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

18    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

           

Common Stock

   $ 568,581,202      $ 568,581,202      $ —        $ —    

Short Term Investments

     57,336,670        57,336,670        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 625,917,872      $ 625,917,872      $ —        $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  
Up to $500 million      0.875
Next $500 million      0.825  
Next $500 million      0.775  
Next $500 million      0.725  
Over $2 billion      0.675  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.865% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund paid $9,385 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $5,853 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $1,590 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Advisor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Advisor’s request an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I or Class R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

 

Semi-Annual Report    19


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $62,939 for Class I shares, $81,704 for Class R3 shares, $17,011 for Class R4 shares, and $62,417 for Class R5 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 7.23%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     171,433     $ 4,898,411       492,618     $ 13,190,882  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (1,075,044     (30,796,135     (2,413,586     (63,231,987
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (903,611   $ (25,897,724     (1,920,968   $ (50,041,105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     104,082     $ 2,606,885       406,148     $ 9,771,822  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (1,009,302     (25,326,204     (1,741,483     (40,573,317
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (905,220   $ (22,719,319     (1,335,335   $ (30,801,495
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     711,080     $ 21,661,367       927,799     $ 26,349,638  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (858,619     (26,136,202     (3,162,309     (84,583,532
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (147,539   $ (4,474,835     (2,234,510   $ (58,233,894
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     133,709     $ 3,835,946       286,391     $ 7,559,165  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (438,992     (12,494,159     (1,003,594     (26,523,766
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (305,283   $ (8,658,213     (717,203   $ (18,964,601
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

20    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     49,060     $ 1,424,444       203,623     $ 5,252,801  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (109,629     (3,177,206     (330,597     (8,718,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (60,569   $ (1,752,762     (126,974   $ (3,465,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     85,159     $ 2,609,111       173,654     $ 4,899,966  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (321,008     (9,730,296     (519,703     (14,584,671
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (235,849   $ (7,121,185     (346,049   $ (9,684,705
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $251,135,464 and $326,054,988, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund did not invest in any derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    21


Financial Highlights  

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

 

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)      RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

   NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
     DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
     TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
     NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER

EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS

(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN

(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
     NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                              

2017(b)(c)

   $ 28.22        (0.14     1.86       1.72       —          —          —        $ 29.94        (0.96 )(d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      6.10       44.01      $ 184,270  

2016(c)

   $ 26.09        (0.27     2.40       2.13       —          —          —        $ 28.22        (1.00     1.40       1.40       1.40       8.16       86.24      $ 199,178  

2015(c)

   $ 26.44        (0.26     (0.09     (0.35     —          —          —        $ 26.09        (0.93     1.39       1.39       1.39       (1.32     96.02      $ 234,284  

2014(c)

   $ 24.35        (0.28     2.37       2.09       —          —          —        $ 26.44        (1.06     1.40       1.40       1.40       8.58       100.62      $ 277,099  

2013(c)

   $ 19.11        (0.21     5.45       5.24       —          —          —        $ 24.35        (1.01     1.45       1.45       1.45       27.42       91.92      $ 279,483  

2012(c)

   $ 13.33        (0.17     5.95       5.78       —          —          —        $ 19.11        (1.02     1.48       1.49       1.48       43.36       122.93      $ 225,945  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                              

2017(b)

   $ 24.90        (0.22     1.64       1.42       —          —          —        $ 26.32        (1.73 )(d)      2.17 (d)      2.17 (d)      2.17 (d)      5.70       44.01      $ 141,179  

2016

   $ 23.20        (0.41     2.11       1.70       —          —          —        $ 24.90        (1.76     2.16       2.16       2.16       7.33       86.24      $ 156,115  

2015

   $ 23.69        (0.42     (0.07     (0.49     —          —          —        $ 23.20        (1.69     2.15       2.15       2.15       (2.07     96.02      $ 176,422  

2014

   $ 21.98        (0.43     2.14       1.71       —          —          —        $ 23.69        (1.81     2.14       2.14       2.14       7.78       100.62      $ 200,664  

2013

   $ 17.38        (0.34     4.94       4.60       —          —          —        $ 21.98        (1.76     2.20       2.20       2.20       26.47       91.92      $ 182,999  

2012

   $ 12.22        (0.28     5.44       5.16       —          —          —        $ 17.38        (1.79     2.25       2.25       2.25       42.23       122.93      $ 156,597  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                              

2017(b)

   $ 30.01        (0.08     1.98       1.90       —          —          —        $ 31.91        (0.55 )(d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.05 (d)      6.33       44.01      $ 206,494  

2016

   $ 27.64        (0.17     2.54       2.37       —          —          —        $ 30.01        (0.59     0.99       0.99       1.05       8.57       86.24      $ 198,658  

2015

   $ 27.90        (0.16     (0.10     (0.26     —          —          —        $ 27.64        (0.53     0.99       0.99       1.05       (0.93     96.02      $ 244,691  

2014

   $ 25.59        (0.18     2.49       2.31       —          —          —        $ 27.90        (0.65     0.99       0.99       1.03       9.03       100.62      $ 251,122  

2013

   $ 19.99        (0.12     5.72       5.60       —          —          —        $ 25.59        (0.55     0.99       0.99       1.02       28.01       91.92      $ 191,358  

2012

   $ 13.88        (0.09     6.20       6.11       —          —          —        $ 19.99        (0.52     0.99       0.99       1.08       44.02       122.93      $ 116,567  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                              

2017(b)

   $ 28.10        (0.15     1.85       1.70       —          —          —        $ 29.80        (1.06 )(d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.82 (d)      6.05       44.01      $ 50,085  

2016

   $ 26.01        (0.29     2.38       2.09       —          —          —        $ 28.10        (1.10     1.50       1.50       1.81       8.04       86.24      $ 55,809  

2015

   $ 26.39        (0.29     (0.09     (0.38     —          —          —        $ 26.01        (1.05     1.50       1.50       1.79       (1.44     96.02      $ 70,310  

2014

   $ 24.33        (0.31     2.37       2.06       —          —          —        $ 26.39        (1.16     1.50       1.50       1.80       8.47       100.62      $ 90,788  

2013

   $ 19.11        (0.22     5.44       5.22       —          —          —        $ 24.33        (1.06     1.50       1.50       1.79       27.32       91.92      $ 95,545  

2012

   $ 13.33        (0.18     5.96       5.78       —          —          —        $ 19.11        (1.04     1.50       1.50       1.80       43.36       122.93      $ 106,353  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                              

2017(b)

   $ 28.33        (0.14     1.86       1.72       —          —          —        $ 30.05        (0.96 )(d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.97 (d)      6.07       44.01      $ 5,416  

2016

   $ 26.19        (0.27     2.41       2.14       —          —          —        $ 28.33        (1.00     1.40       1.40       1.86       8.17       86.24      $ 6,821  

2015

   $ 26.54        (0.26     (0.09     (0.35     —          —          —        $ 26.19        (0.94     1.40       1.40       1.82       (1.32     96.02      $ 9,632  

2014

   $ 24.44        (0.28     2.38       2.10       —          —          —        $ 26.54        (1.06     1.40       1.40       1.77       8.59       100.62      $ 11,306  

2013

   $ 19.18        (0.20     5.46       5.26       —          —          —        $ 24.44        (0.96     1.40       1.40       1.79       27.42       91.92      $ 10,277  

2012

   $ 13.37        (0.16     5.97       5.81       —          —          —        $ 19.18        (0.93     1.40       1.40       1.78       43.46       122.93      $ 9,344  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                              

2017(b)

   $ 29.98        (0.08     1.98       1.90       —          —          —        $ 31.88        (0.55 )(d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.36 (d)      6.34       44.01      $ 33,550  

2016

   $ 27.61        (0.17     2.54       2.37       —          —          —        $ 29.98        (0.59     0.99       0.99       1.30       8.58       86.24      $ 38,629  

2015

   $ 27.87        (0.16     (0.10     (0.26     —          —          —        $ 27.61        (0.54     0.99       0.99       1.24       (0.93     96.02      $ 45,126  

2014

   $ 25.56        (0.18     2.49       2.31       —          —          —        $ 27.87        (0.65     0.99       0.99       1.28       9.04       100.62      $ 61,818  

2013

   $ 19.97        (0.12     5.71       5.59       —          —          —        $ 25.56        (0.55     0.99       0.99       1.12       27.99       91.92      $ 62,146  

2012

   $ 13.86        (0.09     6.20       6.11       —          —          —        $ 19.97        (0.52     0.98       0.99       1.32       44.08       122.93      $ 61,411  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING  PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,060.95      $ 7.21  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.93      $ 7.06  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,057.03      $ 11.12  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.12      $ 10.89  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,063.31      $ 5.09  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,060.50      $ 7.71  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.45      $ 7.55  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,060.71      $ 7.19  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.95      $ 7.04  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,063.38      $ 5.09  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.40%; C: 2.17%; I: 0.99%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.40%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www. thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors . Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management .

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg .com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH180


LOGO


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured . We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

How we THINK

Flexible Perspective

Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration

Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

How we INVEST

Portfolio Construction

Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention.

CONVICTION

Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection.

UNCONVENTIONAL

Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

How we’re STRUCTURED

Structured for Excellence

How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg International Growth Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     14  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     26  

Expense Example

     28  

Other Information

     29  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     30  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TIGAX    885-215-319

Class C

   TIGCX    885-215-293

Class I

   TINGX    885-215-244

Class R3

   TIGVX    885-215-178

Class R4

   TINVX    885-215-160

Class R5

   TINFX    885-215-152

Class R6

   THGIX    885-216-820

Class I, R3, R4, R5, and R6 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 17, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, Thornburg International Growth Fund returned 4.73% for the Class A shares (without sales charge), outperforming the benchmark MSCI All Country (AC) World ex-U.S. Growth Index, which returned 2.88%. On March 31, 2017, the net asset value (NAV) of the Class A shares was $20.13.

At the start of this semi-annual period, global markets were generally weak and investor risk taking was at a minimum leading into the U.S. general election. Although Trump’s victory was a surprise to consensus expectations, and investors initially reacted negatively, as markets digested the ramifications of a Trump presidency, coupled with a Republican-controlled Congress, we witnessed initial skepticism turn into enthusiasm. Investors are optimistic that the pro-business and pro-growth agenda of the new administration will be positive for the U.S. economy and corporate earnings.

We’ve seen a rally that began initially with U.S. equities extend globally, with non-U.S. equities also performing well in this period. International markets have benefited as global growth expectations have risen.

As largely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised benchmark interest rates twice in this period, each time by a quarter of a percentage point. With the second hike, the tone around the pace of further Fed tightening was interpreted as unexpectedly dovish. This took currency markets by surprise and led to a reversal of trades that resulted in the U.S. dollar weakening in the back part of the period. As a result, already solid returns for international stocks in local terms this period saw further improvement in dollar-denominated terms.

Another major event was the U.K. triggering Article 50 to initiate the “Brexit” process from the European Union. By triggering Article 50, the U.K. now has two years to negotiate an exit deal. Markets absorbed the event without missing a beat and for now investors are optimistic that the departure will proceed without serious economic disruption, as evidenced by the British pound strengthening in the days post Article 50. It remains to be seen what the actual terms of the Brexit agreement will be and the associated long-run implications. We will keep a watchful eye and remain cognizant of the potential risks to economic growth and currency fluctuations.

In the eurozone, we are seeing healthy economic activity and the pace of recovery gathering strength. Manufacturing output, as measured by the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), is well into expansionary territory and reached its highest level in six years. Unemployment rates have fallen to their lowest levels since 2009, with more than one million people having found employment over the past year. This improvement in growth has been coupled with low core inflation readings, thus giving the European Central Bank leeway to maintain accommodative monetary policy, supporting further economic expansion.

Performance Discussion

During this period, large-capitalization stocks outperformed vis-à-vis mid- and small-capitalization stocks. Although this was a headwind for the Fund, because we favor smaller capitalization ranges, our portfolio still delivered positive results relative to the benchmark thanks to effective individual stock selection, particularly in the technology, health care, and consumer staples sectors.

Information technology was the best performing sector in the benchmark for this period, and our considerable overweight here was a tailwind to returns. We also saw good gains in consumer staples and health care, with most of the performance attribution coming from stock selection as opposed to allocation effects. The worst performing sectors in the benchmark were energy, real estate, and telecommunication services. These are all sectors in which we have limited to no exposure.

Geographically, the eurozone and Asia ex-Japan were leaders within the benchmark, while Japan and the U.K. were laggards. The portfolio benefited from being modestly overweight the eurozone as well as solid performance from our underlying holdings. Despite being underweight Asia ex-Japan, the Fund delivered positive returns here as our individual stock picks, particularly in China and Macau, outperformed strongly. Although being underweight Japan should have helped our performance more we saw a few individual holdings sell off due to worsening fundamentals.

Top contributors to performance for the period included U.K. payments processor Paysafe Group, Macau-based casino operator Galaxy Entertainment, French digital advertising firm Criteo, U.K. medical products producer Convatec Group, and German health care and agricultural products company Bayer AG.

Paysafe late last year was targeted by a short-seller report, which made a number of erroneous allegations against the company. We took advantage of the volatility to add to our existing position. The outsized move in the stock price during the period was largely the share price retracing to prior levels. Long-term fundamentals remain solid and Paysafe continues to be a top holding.

Galaxy Entertainment has benefitted from a recovery in Macau’s gaming industry and investor optimism over new properties slated to open soon. Criteo logged good growth as a leader in the field of search advertising, with strong technology and product offerings. Convatec is making good progress in turning around their ostomy (wound care) business and the stock has closed some of its valuation discount relative to peers. Bayer shares have moved higher as the market is beginning to factor in a greater probability of the proposed

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

acquisition of Monsanto being completed. This union would create the world’s largest agricultural products company and provide significant long-term synergies.

Primary detractors to performance this quarter were Japanese internet services company Rakuten, Italian online luxury fashion retailer YOOX Net-A-Porter, Japanese smartphone messaging company LINE Corp., Korean cosmetics maker AmorePacific, and Ireland-domiciled global pharmaceutical firm Allergan plc.

Rakuten fell as it reported weaker-than-expected margins in its domestic e-commerce business. Although it is the market leader in Japan, increased promotional pressure from Yahoo and Amazon also weighed on the stock. YOOX declined as growth has slowed and the competitive landscape has intensified with LVMH’s (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) planned development of its own e-commerce platform. LINE, although it has a large user base, has delivered monetization of that user base at a pace slower than investor expectations. AmorePacific declined as political tensions between China and Korea have negatively impacted Chinese tourism into Korea and subsequent spending on cosmetics. Allergan reported a disappointing quarter as we saw an erosion of growth in some of its legacy products.

We have since sold out of each of these detractors, with the exception of YOOX Net-A-Porter. We believe YOOX remains well positioned to maintain a leading position and benefit from the secular trend of luxury fashion moving online.

Outlook

Over the course of many business cycles, international equities have come in and out of favor relative to domestic equities. The U.S. economy is poised to continue its expansion, given the pro-growth agenda of the new administration, as well as positive readings in various economic gauges such as business confidence, wage growth, and corporate profits. However, the economic expansion in the U.S. appears to be mid to later cycle, with equity markets reaching fresh highs and valuation metrics above their long-term averages.

With global economic indicators picking up, this makes the case for international equities all the more compelling on a relative basis. Eurozone industrial activity continues to be robust and the unemployment rate fell to the lowest in eight years. Fears of a disruptive slowdown or “hard landing” in China have diminished considerably, with pockets of healthy growth evident, such as in technology and services. And in emerging markets, fundamentals continue to improve, with economic growth set to accelerate in 2017 as better performing countries, such as India, continue to build upon existing momentum and weaker countries pull out of recessions or see data points trend less negatively. Broadly, valuations for international equities remain attractive, with relative valuations below current U.S. levels and historical valuations below prior peaks.

Over the life of the Fund, we have managed through various market cycles and have consistently adhered to a repeatable process and philosophy that employs rigorous, bottom-up fundamental analysis and seeks to invest in great businesses with attractive growth prospects. As a result, we tend to favor quality growth stocks, smaller capitalization ranges, and long-term secular themes while remaining disciplined around valuation. This approach has resulted in a less correlated, high active share portfolio that we believe can deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Thank you for investing alongside us in Thornburg International Growth Fund.

 

Sincerely,    
LOGO     LOGO
Greg Dunn     Sean Koung Sun, CFA
Managing Director     Managing Director
Portfolio Manager     Portfolio Manager

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

          

Without sales charge

     8.77     1.08     7.00     6.14     6.61

With sales charge

     3.89     -0.46     6.02     5.66     6.14

Class C Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

          

Without sales charge

     7.99     0.34     6.20     5.40     5.87

With sales charge

     6.99     0.34     6.20     5.40     5.87

Class I Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     9.24     1.52     7.45     6.68     7.16

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     8.70     1.00     6.90     —         5.28

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     8.77     1.09     7.02     —         5.39

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     9.23     1.51     7.44     —         5.81

Class R6 Shares (Incep: 2/1/13)

     9.35     1.61     —         —         6.43

MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Growth Index (Since 2/1/07)

     9.63     1.55     4.84     1.97     2.19

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, R5, and R6 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.39%; C shares, 2.15%; I shares, 1.00%; R3 shares, 2.04%; R4 shares, 1.68%; R5 shares, 1.21%; R6 shares, 1.39%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: I shares, 0.99%; R3 shares, 1.50%; R4 shares, 1.40%; R5 shares, 0.99%; R6 shares, 0.89%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Glossary

The MSCI All Country (AC) World ex-U.S. Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index that includes growth companies in developed and emerging markets throughout the world, excluding the United States.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Active Share – A measure of the percentage of stock holdings in a manager’s portfolio that differ from the benchmark index.

PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) – An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector and for the economy as a whole. The PMI index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and the employment environment. A PMI of 50 or higher generally indicates that the industry is expanding.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in equity securities selected for their growth potential.

The Fund normally invests at least 75% of its assets in foreign securities or depositary receipts of foreign securities. However, the Fund may own a variety of securities, including domestic equity securities, partnership interests, and debt obligations. The Fund may also invest in developing countries and in smaller companies with market capitalizations of less than $500 million.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

LOGO

BASKET STRUCTURE

 

LOGO

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

Paysafe Group plc

     4.8

Wirecard AG

     4.7

Worldpay Group plc

     3.2

Bayer AG

     3.2

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR

     3.0

Edenred

     2.8

MasterCard, Inc.

     2.6

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

     2.4

Sands China Ltd.

     2.4

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     2.3

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Information Technology

     34.1

Consumer Discretionary

     20.8

Health Care

     12.4

Consumer Staples

     9.5

Financials

     9.1

Industrials

     6.4

Materials

     1.9

Real Estate

     0.9

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     4.9

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Software & Services

     32.2

Consumer Services

     10.9

Retailing

     8.7

Health Care Equipment & Services

     7.4

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     7.0

Commercial & Professional Services

     6.4

Diversified Financials

     5.1

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     5.1

Banks

     2.1

Insurance

     1.9

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

(percent of equity holdings)

 

United Kingdom

     23.4

France

     13.2

Germany

     13.1

China

     12.3

United States

     5.1

Australia

     4.7

Mexico

     4.3

Denmark

     3.3

Japan

     3.2

India

     3.2

Italy

     2.1

Spain

     2.0

Ireland

     1.7

Brazil

     1.7

Russia

     1.6

Sweden

     1.6

Switzerland

     1.5

Netherlands

     1.2

Costa Rica

     0.9

 

* The country assignment of each equity holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 95.15%

     

BANKS — 2.10%

     

Banks — 1.11%

     

ING Groep N.V.

     880,530      $ 13,310,578  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.99%

     

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

     516,469        11,929,253  
     

 

 

 
        25,239,831  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 6.36%

     

Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.76%

     

Edenred

     1,403,318        33,159,865  

Professional Services — 3.60%

     

Bureau Veritas SA

     1,236,547        26,086,154  

SGS S.A.

     7,986        17,037,969  
     

 

 

 
        76,283,988  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 10.87%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 10.87%

     

Alsea S.A.B. de C.V.

     4,008,077        13,390,763  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

     376,549        16,720,155  

Evolution Gaming Group AB

     224,580        8,195,573  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     4,658,834        25,507,738  

Merlin Entertainments plc

     3,064,462        18,414,079  

Paddy Power Betfair plc

     181,700        19,578,073  

Sands China Ltd.

     6,155,800        28,515,576  
     

 

 

 
        130,321,957  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 5.09%

     

Capital Markets — 5.09%

     

Hargreaves Lansdown plc

     709,167        11,559,589  

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     1,160,213        16,517,898  

Schroders plc

     573,808        21,783,406  

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

     1,226,236        11,134,223  
     

 

 

 
        60,995,116  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.81%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.81%

     

PriceSmart, Inc.

     105,586        9,735,029  
     

 

 

 
        9,735,029  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 7.01%

     

Beverages — 2.97%

     

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR

     401,653        35,554,324  

Food Products — 2.03%

     

Danone SA

     357,972        24,348,953  

Tobacco — 2.01%

     

ITC Ltd.

     5,582,152        24,134,737  
     

 

 

 
        84,038,014  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 7.35%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 4.94%

     

Coloplast A/S

     189,968        14,832,737  

a ConvaTec Ltd.

     6,483,906        22,665,092  

Essilor International SA

     179,000        21,750,021  

Health Care Providers & Services — 2.41%

     

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

     343,373        28,956,825  
     

 

 

 
        88,204,675  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 1.67%

     

Personal Products — 1.67%

     

KOSE Corp.

     221,700        20,053,166  
     

 

 

 
        20,053,166  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 1.93%

     

Insurance — 1.93%

     

St. James’s Place plc

     1,740,264        23,155,610  
     

 

 

 
        23,155,610  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 1.90%

     

Chemicals — 1.90%

     

Novozymes AS

     576,446        22,847,550  
     

 

 

 
        22,847,550  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

MEDIA — 1.25%

    

Media — 1.25%

    

REA Group Ltd.

    330,476      $ 14,979,850  
    

 

 

 
       14,979,850  
    

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 5.08%

    

Biotechnology — 1.93%

    

Grifols S.A.

    942,310        23,110,838  

Pharmaceuticals — 3.15%

    

Bayer AG

    328,200        37,830,866  
    

 

 

 
       60,941,704  
    

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.88%

    

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.88%

    

Foxtons Group plc

    8,788,639        10,598,367  
    

 

 

 
       10,598,367  
    

 

 

 

RETAILING — 8.74%

    

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 6.81%

    

a Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ADR

    436,460        21,452,009  

a priceline.com, Inc.

    8,364        14,887,669  

a YOOX S.p.A

    987,899        23,522,835  

a Zalando SE

    538,639        21,792,463  

Multiline Retail — 1.93%

    

B&M European Value Retail S.A.

    6,163,821        23,121,627  
    

 

 

 
       104,776,603  
    

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 32.22%

    

Information Technology Services — 16.98%

    

Cielo S.A.

    2,154,089        19,479,416  

MasterCard, Inc.

    282,534        31,776,599  

a Paysafe Group plc

    9,775,161        57,268,392  

Wirecard AG

    1,020,034        56,476,131  

Worldpay Group plc

    10,450,768        38,679,003  

Internet Software & Services — 15.24%

    

a Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR

    153,514        16,553,415  

Auto Trader Group plc

    4,045,064        19,882,009  

a Baidu, Inc. ADR

    119,590        20,631,667  

carsales.com Ltd.

    2,572,600        21,934,597  

a Criteo SA ADR

    451,157        22,553,338  

a Just Eat plc

    2,829,360        20,064,171  

NetEnt AB

    1,306,122        10,494,862  

a Rocket Internet SE

    266,275        4,553,516  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

    956,100        27,410,291  

a Yandex NV

    852,551        18,696,443  
    

 

 

 
       386,453,850  
    

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 1.89%

    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.89%

    

Ingenico S.A.

    239,868        22,636,130  
    

 

 

 
       22,636,130  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $1,002,339,850)

       1,141,261,440  
    

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.60%

    

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    4,322,485        43,224,846  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $43,224,846)

       43,224,846  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.75% (Cost $1,045,564,696)

     $ 1,184,486,286  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.25%

       14,997,875  
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

     $ 1,199,484,161  
    

 

 

 

 

Semi-Annual Report    9


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates - Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

  SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
    GROSS
ADDITIONS
    GROSS
REDUCTIONS
    SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH  31,

2017
    MARKET VALUE
MARCH  31,

2017
    INVESTMENT
INCOME
    REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    14,196,332       29,515,000       39,388,847       4,322,485     $ 43,224,846     $ 182,463     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 3.60% of net assets

 

  $ 43,224,846     $ 182,463     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $1,002,339,850)

   $ 1,141,261,440  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $43,224,846)

     43,224,846  

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $114,264)

     114,749  

Receivable for investments sold

     26,281,218  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     2,370,335  

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     8,923  

Dividends receivable

     1,353,483  

Dividend reclaim receivable

     711,010  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     116,636  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,215,442,640  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     3,024,611  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     9,275,470  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     311,175  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     909,794  

Deferred taxes payable (Note 2)

     1,991,134  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     446,295  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     15,958,479  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,199,484,161  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (2,085,749

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     136,613,143  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     25,604,063  

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,039,352,704  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,199,484,161  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($104,496,613 applicable to 5,190,670 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.13  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.95  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 21.08  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($80,948,432 applicable to 4,247,955 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 19.06  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($893,299,536 applicable to 43,217,632 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.67  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($10,259,702 applicable to 513,703 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 19.97  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($37,629,415 applicable to 1,879,509 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.02  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($43,606,497 applicable to 2,104,701 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.72  
  

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($29,243,966 applicable to 1,407,948 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.77  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    13


Statement of Operations   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $57,495)

   $ 5,207,622  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     182,463  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     5,390,085  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     5,231,759  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     83,536  

Class C Shares

     53,449  

Class I Shares

     227,658  

Class R3 Shares

     6,574  

Class R4 Shares

     23,401  

Class R5 Shares

     13,377  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     166,099  

Class C Shares

     425,866  

Class R3 Shares

     26,316  

Class R4 Shares

     46,779  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     114,835  

Class C Shares

     60,373  

Class I Shares

     423,978  

Class R3 Shares

     25,579  

Class R4 Shares

     78,732  

Class R5 Shares

     92,487  

Class R6 Shares

     1,274  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     12,019  

Class C Shares

     10,973  

Class I Shares

     20,909  

Class R3 Shares

     7,685  

Class R4 Shares

     7,685  

Class R5 Shares

     8,291  

Class R6 Shares

     9,688  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     181,225  

Professional fees

     52,049  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     22,510  

Trustee fees

     28,660  

Other expenses

     128,105  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     7,591,871  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (408,873

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (72,979
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     7,110,019  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

   $ (1,719,934
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of realized capital gain taxes paid of $51,236)

   $ 33,116,243  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     4,722,770  

Foreign currency transactions

     (847,764
  

 

 

 
     36,991,249  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $1,991,134)

     12,031,852  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     457,837  

Foreign currency translations

     72  
  

 

 

 
     12,489,761  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     49,481,010  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 47,761,076  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Statement of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (1,719,934   $ 4,511,895  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, capital gain taxes, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

    36,991,249       24,307,955  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred taxes payable, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

    12,489,761       86,211,614  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    47,761,076       115,031,464  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    —         (112,705

Class I Shares

    —         (4,259,877

Class R3 Shares

    —         (5,726

Class R4 Shares

    —         (31,291

Class R5 Shares

    —         (283,521

Class R6 Shares

    —         (28,260

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    (67,512,979     (65,549,535

Class C Shares

    (20,402,201     (16,163,708

Class I Shares

    (174,160,296     (128,357,590

Class R3 Shares

    (3,223,198     (3,755,415

Class R4 Shares

    (4,879,973     (146,856

Class R5 Shares

    (24,217,493     (6,042,851

Class R6 Shares

    21,107,628       1,241,489  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

    (225,527,436     (108,464,382

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    1,425,011,597       1,533,475,979  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 1,199,484,161     $ 1,425,011,597  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

  $ (2,085,749   $ (365,815

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on February 1, 2007. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities selected for their growth potential.

The Fund currently offers seven classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” “Class R5,” and “Class R6”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I and Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase

 

Semi-Annual Report    17


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a returns filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 1,045,564,696  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 166,852,617  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (27,931,027
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 138,921,590  
  

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $356,994. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $8,924,572, (of which $8,924,572 are short-term and $0 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (“the Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from the FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 1,141,261,440     $ 1,141,261,440      $ —       $ —    

Short Term Investments

     43,224,846       43,224,846        —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,184,486,286     $ 1,184,486,286      $ —       $ —    

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 8,923     $ —        $ 8,923     $ —    

Spot Currency

   $ 19,132     $ 19,132      $ —       $ —    

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (311,175   $ —        $ (311,175   $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $ 500 million

     0.875

Next $ 500 million

     0.825  

Next $ 500 million

     0.775  

Next $ 500 million

     0.725  

Over $ 2 billion

     0.675  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.835% of the Fund’s average net assets (before applicable management fee waiver of $72,979).

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $22,510 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $3,011 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $3,453 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Advisor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Advisor’s request an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I, Class R5 and Class R6 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor voluntarily waived Fund level investment advisory fees of $72,979. The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $16,572 for Class A shares, $200,691 for Class I shares, $33,885 for Class R3 shares, $60,467 for Class R4 shares, $86,297 for Class R5 shares, and $10,961 for Class R6 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 2.71%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     462,312     $ 8,627,183       2,522,328     $ 47,142,292  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         5,384       103,750  

Shares repurchased

     (4,079,609     (76,140,162     (6,144,717     (112,795,577
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,617,297   $ (67,512,979     (3,617,005   $ (65,549,535
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     112,061     $ 1,973,750       870,906     $ 15,660,814  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (1,266,711     (22,375,951     (1,821,172     (31,824,522
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,154,650   $ (20,402,201     (950,266   $ (16,163,708
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     6,406,492     $ 122,925,869       18,510,440     $ 347,208,152  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         213,288       3,990,511  

Shares repurchased

     (15,557,525     (297,086,165     (25,673,584     (479,556,253
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (9,151,033   $ (174,160,296     (6,949,856   $ (128,357,590
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     58,999     $ 1,103,621       301,326     $ 5,450,951  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         239       4,567  

Shares repurchased

     (231,486     (4,326,819     (512,912     (9,210,933
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (172,487   $ (3,223,198     (211,347   $ (3,755,415
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     262,434     $ 4,888,626       603,840     $ 10,997,045  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         1,168       22,375  

Shares repurchased

     (528,664     (9,768,599     (610,484     (11,166,276
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (266,230   $ (4,879,973     (5,476   $ (146,856
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     306,629     $ 5,879,936       1,019,836     $ 19,060,679  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         14,800       277,832  

Shares repurchased

     (1,560,181     (30,097,429     (1,328,309     (25,381,362
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,253,552   $ (24,217,493     (293,673   $ (6,042,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,213,482     $ 23,065,285       136,593     $ 2,564,302  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         1,501       28,260  

Shares repurchased

     (101,593     (1,957,657     (71,190     (1,351,073
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,111,889     $ 21,107,628       66,904     $ 1,241,489  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $459,748,883 and $643,121,919, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $65,946,718. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017

 
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION    BUY/SELL      CONTRACT
AMOUNT
     CONTRACT
VALUE DATE
     VALUE
USD
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 

Japanese Yen

     Buy        957,591,900        06/01/2017        8,619,571      $ 8,923      $ —    

Japanese Yen

     Sell        4,915,014,800        06/01/2017        44,241,520        —          (311,175
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 8,923      $ (311,175
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

            $ (302,252
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under that agreement, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for purposes of the disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017

ASSET DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation
on forward currency contracts
   $        8,923
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation
on forward currency contracts
   $  (311,175)

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, and because all of the Fund’s outstanding currency forward contracts are with SSB, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s assets which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017 is $0, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $302,252. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $  4,722,770    $  4,722,770

NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL  INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $  457,837    $  457,837

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small-and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)      RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

   NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
     NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)(c)

   $ 19.22        (0.06     0.97       0.91       —         —         —       $ 20.13        (0.62 )(h)      1.42 (h)      1.42 (h)      1.46 (h)      4.73       38.51      $ 104,497  

2016(c)

   $ 17.78        —   (d)      1.45       1.45       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 19.22        0.03       1.39       1.39       1.39       8.23       104.60      $ 169,248  

2015(c)

   $ 19.10        (0.01     (0.33     (0.34     —         (0.98     (0.98   $ 17.78        (0.06     1.42       1.42       1.42       (2.01     92.01      $ 220,897  

2014(c)

   $ 20.54        0.02       (0.89     (0.87     —         (0.57     (0.57   $ 19.10        0.07       1.33       1.33       1.33       (4.46     106.18      $ 508,044  

2013(c)

   $ 15.78        (0.01     4.77       4.76       —         —         —       $ 20.54        (0.06     1.41       1.41       1.42       30.16       89.17      $ 580,194  

2012(c)

   $ 13.37        (0.06     2.47       2.41       —   (e)     —         —       $ 15.78        (0.41     1.51       1.51       1.52       18.03       95.17      $ 255,725  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)

   $ 18.26        (0.12     0.92       0.80       —         —         —       $ 19.06        (1.32 )(h)      2.18 (h)      2.18 (h)      2.19 (h)      4.38       38.51      $ 80,948  

2016

   $ 17.01        (0.13     1.38       1.25       —         —         —       $ 18.26        (0.73     2.15       2.15       2.15       7.35       104.60      $ 98,633  

2015

   $ 18.45        (0.14     (0.32     (0.46     —         (0.98     (0.98   $ 17.01        (0.77     2.20       2.20       2.20       (2.72     92.01      $ 108,062  

2014

   $ 20.01        (0.13     (0.86     (0.99     —         (0.57     (0.57   $ 18.45        (0.65     2.09       2.09       2.09       (5.19     106.18      $ 146,399  

2013

   $ 15.49        (0.14     4.66       4.52       —         —         —       $ 20.01        (0.81     2.15       2.15       2.17       29.18       89.17      $ 116,453  

2012

   $ 13.23        (0.17     2.43       2.26       —         —         —       $ 15.49        (1.19     2.27       2.27       2.28       17.08       95.17      $ 55,656  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)

   $ 19.69        (0.01     0.99       0.98       —         —         —       $ 20.67        (0.12 )(h)      0.99 (h)      0.99 (h)      1.05 (h)      4.98       38.51      $ 893,300  

2016

   $ 18.20        0.08       1.49       1.57       (0.08     —         (0.08   $ 19.69        0.45       0.99       0.99       1.00       8.63       104.60      $ 1,030,921  

2015

   $ 19.51        0.09       (0.37     (0.28     (0.05     (0.98     (1.03   $ 18.20        0.47       0.99       0.99       1.01       (1.58     92.01      $ 1,079,791  

2014

   $ 20.96        0.10       (0.91     (0.81     (0.07     (0.57     (0.64   $ 19.51        0.47       0.98       0.98       0.98       (4.09     106.18      $ 1,171,032  

2013

   $ 16.04        0.07       4.85       4.92       —         —         —       $ 20.96        0.38       0.99       0.99       1.04       30.67       89.17      $ 737,536  

2012

   $ 13.55        0.02       2.50       2.52       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 16.04        0.10       0.99       0.99       1.14       18.60       95.17      $ 198,938  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)

   $ 19.07        (0.06     0.96       0.90       —         —         —       $ 19.97        (0.64 )(h)      1.50 (h)      1.50 (h)      2.16 (h)      4.72       38.51      $ 10,260  

2016

   $ 17.66        —   (d)      1.42       1.42       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 19.07        (0.02     1.50       1.50       2.04       8.03       104.60      $ 13,086  

2015

   $ 18.99        (0.02     (0.33     (0.35     —         (0.98     (0.98   $ 17.66        (0.13     1.50       1.50       1.98       (2.03     92.01      $ 15,851  

2014

   $ 20.46        —   (d)      (0.90     (0.90     —         (0.57     (0.57   $ 18.99        —   (f)      1.50       1.50       1.86       (4.63     106.18      $ 22,739  

2013

   $ 15.73        (0.03     4.76       4.73       —         —         —       $ 20.46        (0.15     1.50       1.50       2.01       30.07       89.17      $ 13,982  

2012

   $ 13.34        (0.06     2.45       2.39       —   (e)      —         —       $ 15.73        (0.40     1.50       1.50       2.49       17.94       95.17      $ 5,709  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)

   $ 19.11        (0.05     0.96       0.91       —         —         —       $ 20.02        (0.53 )(h)      1.40 (h)      1.40 (h)      1.73 (h)      4.76       38.51      $ 37,629  

2016

   $ 17.68        0.01       1.43       1.44       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 19.11        0.04       1.40       1.40       1.68       8.17       104.60      $ 40,999  

2015

   $ 19.00        0.02       (0.36     (0.34     —         (0.98     (0.98   $ 17.68        0.10       1.40       1.40       1.65       (1.97     92.01      $ 38,038  

2014

   $ 20.45        0.01       (0.89     (0.88     —         (0.57     (0.57   $ 19.00        0.04       1.39       1.39       1.63       (4.53     106.18      $ 38,575  

2013

   $ 15.70        (0.01     4.76       4.75       —         —         —       $ 20.45        (0.04     1.38       1.38       1.68       30.25       89.17      $ 26,441  

2012

   $ 13.31        (0.04     2.46       2.42       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 15.70        (0.29     1.40       1.40       2.23       18.17       95.17      $ 9,326  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)

   $ 19.73        (0.02     1.01       0.99       —         —         —       $ 20.72        (0.19 )(h)      0.99 (h)      0.99 (h)      1.32 (h)      5.02       38.51      $ 43,606  

2016

   $ 18.25        0.09       1.47       1.56       (0.08     —         (0.08   $ 19.73        0.45       0.99       0.99       1.21       8.56       104.60      $ 66,271  

2015

   $ 19.55        0.09       (0.36     (0.27     (0.05     (0.98     (1.03   $ 18.25        0.46       0.99       0.99       1.20       (1.53     92.01      $ 66,646  

2014

   $ 21.01        0.10       (0.93     (0.83     (0.06     (0.57     (0.63   $ 19.55        0.46       0.99       0.99       1.18       (4.15     106.18      $ 69,217  

2013

   $ 16.07        0.07       4.87       4.94       —         —         —       $ 21.01        0.35       0.99       0.99       1.22       30.74       89.17      $ 43,209  

2012

   $ 13.58        0.02       2.50       2.52       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 16.07        0.13       0.99       0.99       1.29       18.56       95.17      $ 19,251  

CLASS R6 SHARES

 

                       

2017(b)

   $ 19.77        0.01       0.99       1.00       —         —         —       $ 20.77        0.11 (h)      0.89 (h)      0.89 (h)      1.00 (h)      5.06       38.51      $ 29,244  

2016

   $ 18.29        0.11       1.47       1.58       (0.10     —         (0.10   $ 19.77        0.60       0.89       0.89       1.34       8.65       104.60      $ 5,854  

2015

   $ 19.59        0.13       (0.38     (0.25     (0.07     (0.98     (1.05   $ 18.29        0.66       0.89       0.89       1.43       (1.43     92.01      $ 4,191  

2014

   $ 21.05        0.12       (0.93     (0.81     (0.08     (0.57     (0.65   $ 19.59        0.58       0.89       0.89       1.34       (4.05     106.18      $ 3,950  

2013(g)

   $ 17.54        0.46       3.05       3.51       —         —         —       $ 21.05        2.21 (h)      0.89 (h)      0.89 (h)      11.83 (h)(i)      20.01       89.17      $ 2,553  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(e) Dividends from net investment income per share were less than $(0.01).
(f) Net investment income (Loss) is less than 0.01%.
(g) Effective date of this class of shares was February 1, 2013.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,047.35      $ 7.27  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.83      $ 7.16  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,043.81      $ 11.08  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.09      $ 10.92  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,049.77      $ 5.06  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.98  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,047.19      $ 7.66  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.45      $ 7.55  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,047.62      $ 7.14  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.95      $ 7.04  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,050.18      $ 5.06  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.98  

CLASS R6 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,050.58      $ 4.55  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.50      $ 4.48  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.42%; C: 2.18%; I: 0.99%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.40%; R5: 0.99%; R6: 0.89%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

For each class of shares, the first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8 .6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your class of shares under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1409


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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

The Dividend Landscape

     8  

Performance Summary

     10  

Fund Summary

     11  

Schedule of Investments

     13  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     22  

Statement of Operations

     24  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     26  

Notes to Financial Statements

     27  

Financial Highlights

     38  

Expense Example

     40  

Other Information

     41  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     42  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TIBAX    885-215-558

Class C

   TIBCX    885-215-541

Class I

   TIBIX    885-215-467

Class R3

   TIBRX    885-215-384

Class R4

   TIBGX    885-215-186

Class R5

   TIBMX    885-215-236

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Portfolios investing in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds. The value of bonds will fluctuate relative to changes in interest rates, decreasing when interest rates rise. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

April 28, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

This letter will highlight the basic results of your Fund’s investment activities for the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. Your Fund’s fiscal year ends on September 30. In addition, we will comment on the overall investment landscape, which continues to evolve.

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund paid dividends of $0.385 per Class A share in the six months ended March 31, 2017, down from the $0.423 per share paid in the comparable prior-year period. The dividends per share were higher for Class I and Class R5 shares, and lower on the Class C, R3, and R4 shares, to account for varying class-specific expenses. The net asset value per Class A share increased by $0.70 per share during the six-month period, from $19.82 to $20.52, giving a total return including dividends of 5.52% without sales charge.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund (total return of 5.52%) slightly trailed the 5.65% return of blended index of 75% MSCI World Index/25% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund’s total return for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2017, 11.85%, exceeded the blended index return of 11.06%. Performance relative to indices for all share classes over various periods is set forth on page 10.

The quarter ended March 31, 2017 was the 57th full calendar quarter since the inception of Thornburg Investment Income Builder in December 2002. In 42 of these quarters, including each of the last six quarters, the Fund delivered a positive total return. The Fund has delivered positive total returns in 12 of its 14 calendar years of existence. As of March 31, 2017, Thornburg Investment Income Builder has delivered tax-efficient average annual total returns in excess of 9.5% since its inception.

We do not expect to pay any capital gain dividend for 2017. At March 31, 2017 the Fund had realized capital losses of more than $600 million, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains to the extent permitted by regulations.

In assessing the overall performance of Thornburg Investment Income Builder for the period under review, it is instructive to consider the performance in U.S. dollars of the sector components of the MSCI World Index over the six-months ended March 31, 2017. The MSCI World Index comprises 75%, and the entire equity portion, of the Fund’s global performance benchmark (75% MSCI World Index and 25% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index):

 

  1. The MSCI World Index showed a return of 8.35% for the six-months ended March 31, 2017. Nine of eleven index sectors showed positive total returns, with individual sector returns ranging from 20% (financials) to negative 2% (real estate). Stocks of firms in the information technology, materials, consumer discretionary, and industrials sectors joined financial sector stocks in outperforming the index. Stocks in the energy, utilities, health care, consumer staples, and telecommunications sectors joined real estate stocks in underperforming the index.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.39%, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus.

 

  2. Income Builder Fund investments in firms in the financials (27% average equity weighting), telecommunications (20% average equity weighting), industrials (9% average equity weighting), energy (9% average equity weighting), health care (7% average equity weighting), consumer discretionary (7% average equity weighting), and consumer staples (7% average equity weighting) sectors comprised the largest sector weightings in the Fund’s equity portfolio during the period under review. The Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI World Index was hurt by comparative underperformance from our holdings in the telecommunications and information technology sectors, and was helped by our overweight in the financials sector.

 

  3. In the Income Builder portfolio, 39 equity investments contributed positive returns of at least 0.05% (five basis points) to the portfolio during the six-month period, considering both portfolio weights and individual security returns. Eleven of the Fund’s equity investments contributed negative returns of 0.05% or worse for the period.

Investment Income Builder’s bond holdings delivered modestly positive returns during the semi-annual period, with accrued interest overcoming mixed returns from bond price changes.

Your Fund’s average return of 19% from its investments in the financial sector was largely in line with the performance of the equities in the financial sector of the MSCI World Index for the period. Fund investments in JPMorgan Chase, CME Group, DBS Group (Singapore), ING Groep, Ares Capital, UBS Group, MFA Financial, Two Harbors Investment, Blackstone Group, and Chimera Investment Corporation were among the strongest performers in the portfolio. There were no significant detractors from portfolio performance among our financial sector holdings in the semi-annual period.

Your Fund’s significant holdings in the telecommunications sector delivered disappointing returns, and were the largest detractors from relative performance vis-á-vis the MSCI World Index.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

England’s BT Group, China Mobile, Vodafone, Netherlands’ Royal KPN, and Singapore Telecommunications each delivered negative returns. Competitive conditions are intensifying around the world as usage of telecommunications networks becomes ever more woven into everyday life. Communications network operators compete for market share with varying degrees of governmental oversight influencing the competitive landscapes. While each of these firms has its own business outlook, most of our telecommunications holdings delivered reasonable (if unexciting) commercial performance during the period under review. Investors generally sold telecommunications stocks to fund investments in more cyclical sectors during the December 2016 quarter. Each of these firms pays interesting dividends to shareholders.

Your Fund’s investments in the industrials sector delivered positive performance, with Italian toll road and airport operator Atlantia and Chinese conglomerates Hopewell Holdings, China Merchants Port Holdings, and NWS Holdings leading the way. There were no significant detractors from portfolio performance among our industrial sector holdings in the semi-annual period.

Among Income Builder’s investments in the energy sector, Royal Dutch Shell, Canadian producer Suncor, Italian producer ENI and pipeline operator ONEOK each made significant contributions to portfolio performance during the semi-annual period. Energy stocks were very strong performers in the December quarter, and relatively weak performers in the March quarter. The price of oil mostly fluctuated in a narrow range just above $50/ barrel, while natural gas prices traded around $3.20/MMbtu. Global demand for oil and gas continues to increase. The near-term direction for oil and gas prices, and for the energy investments in your Fund’s portfolio, will depend upon the outlook for suppliers to meet growing global demand for hydrocarbons at today’s prices. For now, the energy industry appears to be capable of obtaining sufficient capital to sustain production in line with growing global consumption at today’s prices.

The performance of Investment Income Builder’s holdings in the health care sector was modestly positive during the semi-annual period, thanks to price recoveries in the March quarter that offset price declines during the December quarter. Roche Holding was the strongest performer among these, followed by Merck & Co. Each of these is establishing leading positions in “immuno-therapies” that channel the body’s own defenses to fight disease, especially cancers. Political rhetoric turned strongly against for-profit health care firms two years ago, acting as a governor on pricing flexibility by these firms. From here, it appears that solid scientific advancement will be the most important contributor to share price performance. Your Fund’s portfolio holdings generate sufficient cash flow to fund both world-class research programs and interesting dividends, and we are monitoring their scientific progress.

Among Fund investments in the consumer staples sector, Walgreens Boots Alliance and CVS Health were positive contributors during the semi-annual period, while Netherlands-based grocer Royal Ahold Delhaize and Korea’s KT&G Corporation were negative contributors. Investors sold consumer staples stocks during the period under review in order to fund purchases of stocks in more cyclical sectors. KT&G Corporation faced company specific concerns in late 2016 regarding the future competitive landscape for smokeless tobacco products in Korea, though it has continued to deliver satisfactory commercial performance in Korea and abroad.

Your Fund’s investments in the consumer discretionary sector, though positive contributors, trailed the performance of this sector in the index portfolio for the semi-annual period. Home Depot and vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG were positive contributors to portfolio performance, while department store operator Target was a detractor.

Among other portfolio holdings, notable positive contributors to performance included chemicals manufacturer LyondellBasell Industries, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Lamar Advertising, and French construction/telecom conglomerate Bouygues. Negative contributors included European utilities Electricite de France and National Grid, and U.S. semiconductor maker Qualcomm.

Most foreign currencies depreciated slightly vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar during the semi-annual period, declining sharply in November and December of 2016 before recovering much of the declines in the early months of 2017. We hedged a majority of the currency exposure to Chinese yuan, the euro and other European currencies tied to the euro. We are more focused on risk management than on reaping possible currency gains from exposure to assets denominated in these currencies. Currency hedges modestly contributed to our performance relative to the MSCI World Index during the period.

Within its bond portfolio, Investment Income Builder owned significantly fewer U.S. government and agency bonds than the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. U.S. government bond yields increased between 0.4% and 0.8% in the Fund’s semi-annual period, depending upon maturity. Yield spreads of corporate credits over government bond yields tightened from September 30, 2016 to March 31, 2017, causing prices of these bonds to significantly outperform government bonds. The FINRA-Bloomberg Index of Active High Yield U.S. Corporate Bond Yields dropped by 0.2% to 6.11% during the period. The FINRA-Bloomberg Index of Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond Yields rose by 0.29%, to 3.76%. The Fund’s bond portfolio had an effective duration of approximately 4.0 years as of March 31, 2017.

Readers of this commentary who are long-time shareholders of Income Builder will recall that the cash and interest bearing debt portion of the Fund’s portfolio (see Chart I on the next page) has varied over time, ranging from around 12% currently to 45% at June 30, 2009.

Investors have been debating the future direction of the economies of China, Europe, various emerging markets, and the U.S. Macroeconomic vital signs to date have been stronger than

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

   Chart I | Interest-Bearing Investments as a Percentage of

                  Total Portfolio as of March 31, 2017

 

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As of March 31st, the Fund portfolio included more than 100 bonds and hybrid securities.

earlier expected, particularly outside the United States. Investors try to evaluate potential policy actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Congress, the Trump administration, and the evolving governance of Europe and other key countries. For the most part, the political and macroeconomic issues remain open, but “globalization” as we have come to know it is being questioned in many corners of the world with uncertain consequences. Importantly, overall global consumer spending is growing, and most macro-economic indicators around the world have positively surprised in the early months of 2017. Corporate earnings reported for the March quarter are also generally surprising, positively.

The improvement in global economic growth expectations is supporting a rotation of investor preferences from more defensive debt and equity assets to more economically sensitive assets. The U.S. election in November initially added momentum to improving growth expectations, though it now appears that political gridlock will persist in Washington DC. The U.S. Federal Reserve has given signals that a faster pace of Federal funds target rate hikes is probable in 2017 and 2018, but most major central banks around the world continue to pursue very easy monetary conditions with the stated goal of creating more inflation. Offshore demand for U.S. dollar bonds remains strong. Yields available to investors in the U.S. bond market today are below the already low January 1, 2017 levels.

While low interest rates are good news for borrowers, they have negative consequences for conservative savers and income-seeking investors. Total reported taxable interest income of all U.S. households fell from $168 billion in 2009 to less than $94 billion in 2014, a five-year drop of $74 billion (negative 44%), according to Statistics of Income published by the Internal Revenue Service.

Investors must consider other options. Banks have aggressively reduced yields on deposits, and money market fund yields remain around ½ of 1%. A very large pool of investor dollars is looking for better returns elsewhere, but in sensible investments. We are optimistic that the types of income-producing investments owned by Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund will experience sustainable popularity among investors as their intrinsic values for income production are recognized. A high percentage of investor funds belong to people over the age of 55, for whom income is an increasingly necessary and desirable attribute.

Thank you for being a shareholder of Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund. Remember that you can review descriptions of many of the stocks in your portfolio at your leisure by going to our website, www.thornburg.com/iib. Best wishes for a wonderful summer!

Sincerely,

 

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Brian McMahon    Jason Brady, CFA    Ben Kirby, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director    CEO, President, and Managing Director    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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The Dividend Landscape   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

To appreciate the investment environment in which Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund operates, you may wish to review these highlights of the “dividend landscape.”

The S&P 500 Index Payout Ratio — A Historical Perspective

The dividend payout ratio is a fraction that expresses dividend payments as a percentage of per-share earnings. As the economy slowed in the wake of the financial crisis, earnings-per-share on average declined, causing the payout ratio to spike, even as dividends paid by the S&P 500 portfolio declined. Earnings have since materially improved, bringing the payout ratio back in line with the overall trend in recent times.

Corporate Willingness to Pay Dividends is Key to the Fund’s Investment Process

The Russell 1000 Index includes approximately 1,000 public companies that are supposed to be generally representative of corporate America. Between 1980 and 1993, at least 75% of these firms paid some dividend. Between 1994 and 2001, the percentage of Russell 1000 companies paying dividends sank to just over 50%, indicating a preference towards reinvesting retained earnings in growth initiatives. Dividends returned to fashion between 2002 and 2008. A reduction in the number of Russell 1000 firms paying dividends followed the 2008 recession. However, from early 2010, the number steadily climbed back to around 70%.

Rising Dividend Payments Despite Decreasing Dividend Yields

Over time, the dollar dividend per unit of the S&P 500 Index has generally increased. Because the price of the index itself has increased even more, the yield on the S&P 500 Index, as a percentage of the current index price, has generally decreased in recent decades. You should note, however, that the dollar yield on an original investment made at a fixed point in time (say, 1970 or 1989) has increased, even without reinvestment of dividends.

S&P 500 Index Payout Ratio

 

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Source: Bloomberg, beginning in 1999 (uses operating earnings); “Irrational Exuberance” by Robert J. Shiller, through 1998 (uses reported earnings).

Percentage of Companies Paying Dividends in Russell 1000 Index

 

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Source: CSFB Quantitative and Equity Derivatives Strategy, Baseline, and FactSet.

S&P 500 Index Average Yield vs. Annual Dividends from a Hypothetical $100,000 Investment (Dividends not Reinvested)

 

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Source: Bloomberg and FactSet as of 12/31/16

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

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The Dividend Landscape, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The Top 100 Dividend Yields

 

     RUSSELL 1000
INDEX
    RUSSELL 2000
INDEX
 

Real Estate

     39     32

Consumer Discretionary

     17     15

Financials

     11     29

Energy

     11     10

Utilities

     8     3

Industrials

     4     3

Materials

     4     0

Telecommunication Services

     4     3

Information Technology

     1     1

Consumer Staples

     1     2

Health Care

     0     2

Source: FactSet as of March 31, 2017.

Estimated Average Dividend Yields (MSCI Indices) of Markets Around the Globe

 

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Source: Bloomberg as of March 31, 2017.

A Truly Diversified Dividend-Paying Portfolio Must Look Beyond the Obvious High-Yield Stocks!

In the (large cap) Russell 1000 Index, 50% of the top 100 dividend payers are in the real estate and financials sectors. In the (small cap) Russell 2000 Index, 61% of the top 100 dividend-yielding stocks are real estate or financials companies. To construct a diversified portfolio of attractive yielding stocks, one must look beyond these sectors. We certainly do.

Dividend yield is a ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Global Diversification Can Improve the Portfolio Yield

Since firms outside the U.S. tend to pay higher dividends than U.S. firms, particularly outside the financial and utility sectors, we maintain the ability to diversify the Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund into foreign dividend-paying stocks to try to take advantage of these opportunities.

Diversification does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.

Dividends are not guaranteed.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Share (Incep: 12/24/02)

          

Without sales charge

     11.85     2.89     6.74     5.40     9.51

With sales charge

     6.81     1.33     5.76     4.91     9.16

Class C Shares (Incep: 12/24/02)

          

Without sales charge

     11.03     2.15     5.98     4.69     8.84

With sales charge

     10.03     2.15     5.98     4.69     8.84

Class I Shares (Incep: 11/3/03)

     12.20     3.21     7.07     5.74     8.75

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 2/1/05)

     11.51     2.57     6.41     5.11     7.11

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     11.56     2.66     6.53     —         4.93

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/07)

     12.07     3.08     6.94     5.64     5.78

Blended Index (Since 12/24/02)

     11.06     4.92     7.70     4.50     7.44

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.39%; C shares, 2.14%; I shares, 1.07%; R3 shares, 1.80%; R4 shares, 1.69%; R5 shares, 1.28%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: C shares, 2.11%; R3 shares, 1.71%; R4 shares, 1.61%; R5 shares, 1.20%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

30-day SEC Yield as of 3/31/17 (A Shares): 2.89%

Glossary

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is composed of approximately 8,000 publicly traded bonds including U.S. government, mortgage-backed, corporate and Yankee bonds. The index is weighted by the market value of the bonds included in the index.

The Blended index is composed of 25% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 75% MSCI World Index.

The FlNRA-Bloomberg Active High Yield U.S. Corporate Bond Index is comprised of the “active” (most frequently traded) fixed-coupon, high-yield bonds represented by FINRA TRACE, FINRA’s transaction reporting facility that disseminates all over-the-counter secondary market transactions in these public bonds.

The FlNRA-Bloomberg Active Investment Grade U.S. Corporate Bond Index is comprised of the “active” (most frequently traded) fixed-coupon, investment-grade bonds represented by FINRA TRACE, FINRA’s transaction reporting facility that disseminates all over-the-counter secondary market transactions in these public bonds.

The MSCI country indices are free float-adjusted market capitalization indices that are designed to measure equity market performance in that specific country in U.S. dollars.

The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged market-weighted index that consists of securities traded in 23 of the world’s most developed countries. Securities are listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. It is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index and includes approximately 1,000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. Source: Frank Russell Company.

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index including approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. Source: Frank Russell Company.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Effective Duration – A bond’s sensitivity to interest rates, incorporating the embedded option features, such as call provisions. Bonds with longer durations experience greater price volatility than bonds with shorter durations.

Yield Spread – The difference between yields on differing debt instruments, calculated by deducting the yield of one instrument from another.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks to provide a level of current income which exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks generally, and which will generally grow, subject to periodic fluctuations, over the years on a per share basis. The Fund’s secondary investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund may invest in any domestic or foreign equity or debt security which Thornburg Investment Management believes may assist the Fund in pursuing its investment goals, although the Fund expects that equity securities in its portfolio will normally be weighted in favor of companies that pay dividends or other current income.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

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TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

China Mobile Ltd.

     4.3

Atlantia S.p.A.

     3.1

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2.9

CME Group, Inc.

     2.8

Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR

     2.7

Orange SA

     2.7

Roche Holding AG

     2.6

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     2.1

BT Group plc

     2.0

Novartis AG

     2.0

SECTOR EXPOSURE

(percent of equity holdings)

 

Financials

     26.3

Telecommunication Services

     20.7

Industrials

     9.3

Consumer Staples

     8.7

Energy

     8.3

Health Care

     7.9

Consumer Discretionary

     7.1

Information Technology

     4.2

Real Estate

     3.2

Utilities

     2.6

Materials

     1.7

Other

     0.1

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

(percent of Fund)

 

United States

     38.6

Switzerland

     11.0

Netherlands

     8.7

France

     8.0

Italy

     5.2

United Kingdom

     5.0

China

     4.5

Taiwan

     2.6

Germany

     2.3

Singapore

     2.1

Norway

     1.5

Canada

     1.3

South Korea

     1.2

Hong Kong

     1.2

Spain

     1.1

Australia

     0.6

South Africa

     0.6

Russia

     0.6

Thailand

     0.4

Jamaica

     0.4

Brazil

     0.4

Cayman Islands

     0.3

Luxembourg

     0.3

Ireland

     0.1

Chile

     0.1

Japan

     0.1

Trinidad and Tobago**

     0.0

Panama**

     0.0

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     2.0

 

* The country assignment of each holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.
** Country percentage was less than 0.1%.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

Semi-Annual Report    11


Fund Summary, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

QUARTERLY DIVIDEND HISTORY, CLASS A

 

YEAR

   Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     TOTAL  

2003

     9.2 ¢      11.2 ¢      12.4 ¢      17.5 ¢      50.3 ¢ 

2004

     10.2 ¢      12.5 ¢      15.0 ¢      21.8 ¢      59.5 ¢ 

2005

     11.0 ¢      13.6 ¢      17.4 ¢      29.0 ¢      71.0 ¢ 

2006

     12.5 ¢      16.0 ¢      19.2 ¢      33.0 ¢      80.7 ¢ 

2007

     14.2 ¢      18.5 ¢      21.5 ¢      36.8 ¢      91.0 ¢ 

2008

     17.9 ¢      21.8 ¢      26.0 ¢      36.8 ¢      102.4 ¢ 

2009

     18.0 ¢      24.2 ¢      28.0 ¢      34.5 ¢      104.7 ¢ 

2010

     19.8 ¢      25.0 ¢      32.0 ¢      36.0 ¢      112.8 ¢ 

2011

     21.0 ¢      26.0 ¢      32.0 ¢      37.5 ¢      116.5 ¢ 

2012

     21.5 ¢      26.0 ¢      28.5 ¢      36.0 ¢      112.0 ¢ 

2013

     21.5 ¢      25.3 ¢      25.0 ¢      24.5 ¢      96.3 ¢ 

2014

     22.5 ¢      24.0 ¢      27.0 ¢      26.0 ¢      99.5 ¢ 

2015

     16.5 ¢      20.0 ¢      20.0 ¢      25.3 ¢      81.8 ¢ 

2016

     17.0 ¢      18.5 ¢      19.5 ¢      21.5 ¢      76.5 ¢ 

2017

     17.0 ¢         

We do not expect each sequential quarter’s dividend to increase over that of the prior quarter, since dividend payments outside the United States tend to be seasonal. Rather, the Fund aspires to increase the dividend paid on an annual basis.

EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRY GROUP EXPOSURE

Top 10 industry groups quarter by quarter (percent of equity holdings)

As of 3/31/17

 

Telecommunication Services

     20.7

Diversified Financials

     13.7

Energy

     8.3

Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences

     7.9

Banks

     7.5

Insurance

     5.0

Food & Staples Retailing

     4.7

Capital Goods

     4.5

Transportation

     4.2

Semiconductors & Equipment

     4.2

As of 9/30/16

 

Telecommunication Services

     22.7

Diversified Financials

     15.9

Energy

     8.6

Banks

     7.8

Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences

     7.4

Transportation

     4.5

Capital Goods

     4.5

Retailing

     4.4

Semiconductors & Equipment

     4.1

Real Estate

     3.1

As of 12/31/16

 

Telecommunication Services

     21.0

Diversified Financials

     16.9

Energy

     9.1

Banks

     8.1

Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences

     7.1

Transportation

     4.4

Capital Goods

     4.2

Food & Staples Retailing

     4.1

Semiconductors & Equipment

     4.0

Retailing

     3.9

As of 6/30/16

 

Telecommunication Services

     23.0

Diversified Financials

     9.5

Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences

     9.0

Real Estate

     8.7

Banks

     8.2

Energy

     6.9

Retailing

     4.8

Transportation

     4.3

Semiconductors & Equipment

     3.9

Utilities

     3.8

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 87.70%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 1.32%

     

Automobiles — 1.32%

     

Daimler AG

     2,846,100      $ 210,106,349  
     

 

 

 
        210,106,349  
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 6.51%

     

Banks — 6.51%

     

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

     16,421,200        227,737,985  

ING Groep N.V.

     17,617,500        266,315,876  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

     12,079,000        32,807,437  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     5,323,200        467,589,888  

Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG

     852,411        42,209,939  
     

 

 

 
        1,036,661,125  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 3.96%

     

Aerospace & Defense — 0.68%

     

BAE Systems plc

     13,559,800        109,154,837  

Construction & Engineering — 2.12%

     

Bouygues SA

     1,793,900        73,018,451  

Ferrovial SA

     3,178,900        63,619,848  

Vinci S.A.

     2,537,795        201,153,817  

Industrial Conglomerates — 1.16%

     

Hopewell Holdings Ltd.

     32,379,840        122,078,017  

NWS Holdings Ltd.

     34,000,000        62,036,930  
     

 

 

 
        631,061,900  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.49%

     

Professional Services — 0.49%

     

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

     1,880,374        78,163,113  
     

 

 

 
        78,163,113  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.60%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.60%

     

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     3,885,000        221,716,950  

TUI AG

     2,333,000        32,267,862  
     

 

 

 
        253,984,812  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 12.05%

     

Capital Markets — 7.93%

     

a Apollo Investment Corp.

     24,800,000        162,688,000  

Ares Capital Corp.

     15,285,900        265,668,942  

CME Group, Inc.

     3,800,000        451,440,000  

GAM Holding AG

     3,688,882        45,482,646  

a Solar Capital Ltd.

     4,607,900        104,184,619  

UBS Group AG

     14,605,325        233,737,693  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts — 4.12%

     

Chimera Investment Corp.

     5,265,000        106,247,700  

a Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

     7,670,600        118,280,652  

a MFA Financial, Inc.

     33,520,151        270,842,820  

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

     16,698,600        160,139,574  
     

 

 

 
        1,918,712,646  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 7.20%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 7.20%

     

Eni S.p.A.

     10,288,800        168,482,979  

b,c Malamute Energy, Inc.

     12,439        130,609  

ONEOK, Inc.

     3,489,700        193,468,968  

Royal Dutch Shell plc A Shares

     1,189,380        31,234,063  

Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR

     7,450,000        392,838,500  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     3,900,000        119,740,572  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

The Williams Companies, Inc.

     2,657,000      $ 78,620,630  

Total SA

     3,193,100        161,514,383  
     

 

 

 
        1,146,030,704  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 4.13%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 4.13%

     

CVS Health Corp.

     2,710,000        212,735,000  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.

     5,474,247        117,148,908  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     3,595,906        298,639,993  

Woolworths Ltd.

     1,444,900        29,253,435  
     

 

 

 
        657,777,336  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 3.12%

     

Food Products — 1.92%

     

Nestle SA

     3,972,300        304,768,387  

Tobacco — 1.20%

     

KT&G Corp.

     2,195,817        191,444,297  
     

 

 

 
        496,212,684  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.41%

     

Household Products — 0.41%

     

Reckitt Benckiser plc

     719,900        65,717,027  
     

 

 

 
        65,717,027  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 4.42%

     

Insurance — 4.42%

     

AXA S.A.

     3,128,400        80,948,067  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

     1,810,476        27,580,334  

Legal and General Group plc

     23,968,500        74,264,548  

Munich Re

     300,000        58,695,325  

NN Group NV

     7,533,300        244,993,403  

Swiss Re AG

     600,000        53,881,096  

Zurich Financial Services AG

     610,000        162,845,305  
     

 

 

 
        703,208,078  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 1.49%

     

Chemicals — 0.99%

     

LyondellBasell Industries NV

     1,727,000        157,485,130  

Metals & Mining — 0.50%

     

Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR

     4,119,000        64,627,110  

Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR

     990,000        15,562,800  
     

 

 

 
        237,675,040  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.51%

     

Media — 0.51%

     

Vivendi S.A.

     4,143,968        80,568,793  
     

 

 

 
        80,568,793  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 6.99%

 

  

Pharmaceuticals — 6.99%

     

Merck & Co., Inc.

     4,687,687        297,855,632  

Novartis AG

     4,278,400        317,575,041  

Pfizer, Inc.

     2,292,200        78,416,162  

Roche Holding AG

     1,640,300        418,897,559  
     

 

 

 
        1,112,744,394  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 2.83%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.83%

     

Crown Castle International Corp.

     2,020,000        190,789,000  

Lamar Advertising Co.

     1,658,220        123,935,363  

a Washington REIT

     4,325,000        135,286,000  
     

 

 

 
        450,010,363  
     

 

 

 

 

14     Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

RETAILING — 2.84%

     

Multiline Retail — 0.90%

     

Target Corp.

     2,603,734      $ 143,700,079  

Specialty Retail — 1.94%

     

The Home Depot, Inc.

     2,104,800        309,047,784  
     

 

 

 
        452,747,863  
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 3.69%

 

  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.69%

     

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.

     62,862,954        80,281,436  

Qualcomm, Inc.

     2,929,200        167,960,328  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     54,341,000        338,483,942  
     

 

 

 
        586,725,706  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 18.13%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 12.03%

     

AT&T, Inc.

     5,503,100        228,653,805  

BT Group plc

     80,279,884        320,054,164  

CenturyLink, Inc.

     6,370,000        150,140,900  

Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund

     183,724,000        62,021,052  

Koninklijke KPN N.V.

     86,168,500        259,502,973  

Orange SA

     27,211,900        422,816,846  

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

     37,641,215        105,212,961  

Swisscom AG

     344,600        158,977,348  

Telenor ASA

     12,500,200        208,040,644  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 6.10%

     

China Mobile Ltd.

     62,038,574        678,939,808  

MTN Group Ltd.

     10,663,810        96,970,824  

Vodafone Group plc

     75,109,324        195,831,479  
     

 

 

 
        2,887,162,804  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 3.74%

     

Transportation Infrastructure — 3.74%

     

Atlantia S.p.A.

     19,236,102        496,609,890  

China Merchants Holdings International Co. Ltd.

     10,464,830        30,634,354  

Sydney Airport

     13,247,554        68,520,034  
     

 

 

 
        595,764,278  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 2.27%

     

Electric Utilities — 1.93%

     

Electricite de France SA

     25,287,083        212,896,606  

Enel S.p.A.

     8,700,200        40,967,974  

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale S.p.A.

     10,874,721        53,945,349  

Multi-Utilities — 0.34%

     

c Innogy SE

     757,713        28,602,689  

National Grid plc

     2,012,000        25,548,670  
     

 

 

 
        361,961,288  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $12,546,634,890)

        13,962,996,303  
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 0.42%

     

BANKS — 0.14%

     

Banks — 0.14%

     

d First Tennessee Bank Pfd, 3.75%

     12,000        8,520,000  

GMAC Capital Trust I Pfd, 8.125%

     517,056        13,148,734  
     

 

 

 
        21,668,734  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.02%

     

Capital Markets — 0.02%

     

Morgan Stanley Pfd, 4.00%

     120,000        2,833,200  
     

 

 

 
        2,833,200  
     

 

 

 

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

ENERGY — 0.08%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.08%

     

b,c Crestwood Equity Partners LP

     1,387,421      $ 13,549,831  
     

 

 

 
        13,549,831  
     

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS — 0.07%

     

U.S. Government Agencies — 0.07%

     

Farm Credit Bank of Texas Pfd, 10.00%

     9,000        11,047,500  
     

 

 

 
        11,047,500  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 0.11%

     

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.11%

     

d Centaur Funding Corp. Pfd, 9.08%

     15,000        17,475,000  
     

 

 

 
        17,475,000  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $65,860,932)

        66,574,265  
     

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 0.19%

     

COMMERCIAL MTG TRUST — 0.02%

     

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-HYB2 Class B1, 3.336%, 3/25/2034

   $ 636,324        520,895  

d Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-BDWN Class E, 12.412%, 2/15/2029

     2,000,000        2,009,991  
     

 

 

 
        2,530,886  
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSET BACKED — 0.07%

     

d Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, Series 2012-1 Class B, 8.835%, 10/15/2042

     7,000,000        7,129,002  

d JPR Royalty, LLC, 10.50%, 9/1/2020

     5,000,000        2,500,000  

b,d Northwind Holdings, LLC, Series 2007-1A Class A1 Floating Rate Note, 1.622%, 12/1/2037

     2,143,750        1,995,831  
     

 

 

 
        11,624,833  
     

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MTG TRUST — 0.10%

     

Bear Stearns ARM Mortgage, Series 2003-6 Class 2B-1, 2.905%, 8/25/2033

     141,839        108,811  

FBR Securitization Trust, Series 2005-2 Class M1, 1.702%, 9/25/2035

     8,771,267        8,771,148  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2004-A4 Class M1, 2.855%, 8/25/2034

     4,669,156        4,271,046  

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2005-HE7 Class A2C, 1.302%, 11/25/2035

     2,517,964        2,519,757  
     

 

 

 
        15,670,762  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $30,841,627)

        29,826,481  
     

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 8.48%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 0.03%

     

Auto Components — 0.03%

     

d,e Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd., 5.875%, 11/15/2021

     4,300,000        4,461,250  
     

 

 

 
        4,461,250  
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 0.08%

     

Banks — 0.08%

     

d,e Groupe BPCE, 12.50%, 8/29/2049

     10,211,000        12,329,782  
     

 

 

 
        12,329,782  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 0.21%

     

Aerospace & Defense — 0.06%

     

d CBC Ammo, LLC, 7.25%, 11/15/2021

     9,265,000        9,218,675  

Construction & Engineering — 0.10%

     

d Zachry Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 2/1/2020

     15,420,000        15,882,600  

Machinery — 0.05%

     

Mueller Industries, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/2027

     7,679,000        7,621,407  
     

 

 

 
        32,722,682  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.01%

     

Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.01%

     

RR Donnelley, 7.625%, 6/15/2020

     1,697,000        1,820,033  
     

 

 

 
        1,820,033  
     

 

 

 

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.28%

     

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.28%

     

b,d Laureate Education, Inc., 9.25%, 9/1/2019

   $ 43,176,000      $ 44,039,520  
     

 

 

 
        44,039,520  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 0.52%

     

Capital Markets — 0.01%

     

d Morgan Stanley (BRL), 10.09%, 5/3/2017

     4,560,000        1,453,677  

Consumer Finance — 0.07%

     

First Cash Financial Services, Inc., 6.75%, 4/1/2021

     10,395,000        10,836,787  

Diversified Financial Services — 0.44%

     

Bank of America Corp. (BRL), 10.75%, 8/20/2018

     5,000,000        1,639,686  

d,e CFG Holdings Ltd./CFG Finance, LLC, 11.50%, 11/15/2019

     30,634,000        31,093,510  

d,e Genpact Luxembourg S.a.r.l., 3.70%, 4/1/2022

     12,000,000        12,069,552  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 7.90%, 12/29/2049

     15,000,000        15,543,750  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 10.375%, 11/1/2018

     5,000,000        5,662,305  

d TMX Finance, LLC/Titlemax Finance, 8.50%, 9/15/2018

     5,385,000        4,954,200  
     

 

 

 
        83,253,467  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 2.36%

     

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.06%

     

d Enviva Partners, LP, 8.50%, 11/1/2021

     7,500,000        7,950,000  

c,d,e,f Schahin II Finance Co. (SPV) Ltd., 5.875%, 9/25/2023

     11,640,133        1,338,616  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.30%

     

d Citgo Petroleum Corp., 6.25%, 8/15/2022

     27,000,000        27,337,500  

d DCP Midstream, LLC, 9.75%, 3/15/2019

     5,000,000        5,612,500  

Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 9.875%, 3/1/2019

     9,750,000        11,090,245  

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.052%, 11/1/2066

     13,820,000        11,677,900  

Enterprise Products Operating LP, 7.034%, 1/15/2068

     14,480,000        14,999,832  

d,e Gaz Capital SA, 8.146%, 4/11/2018

     2,000,000        2,116,192  

HollyFrontier Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/2026

     25,000,000        26,542,950  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 9.00%, 2/1/2019

     8,000,000        8,948,920  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.00%, 3/1/2043

     10,000,000        9,491,980  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.80%, 3/15/2035

     10,000,000        10,472,080  

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.30%, 12/1/2034

     23,630,000        23,714,430  

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.55%, 6/1/2045

     5,000,000        5,108,740  

b,c,d,f Linc Energy, 12.50%, 10/31/2017

     22,791,000        228  

b,c,d,f Linc Energy, 9.625%, 10/31/2017

     16,148,704        670,171  

NuStar Logistics LP, 8.15%, 4/15/2018

     18,000,000        18,990,000  

d,e Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance Ltd., 6.75%, 10/1/2023

     19,146,870        7,084,342  

ONEOK Partners LP, 8.625%, 3/1/2019

     8,000,000        8,910,960  

d,e Petro Co., Trinidad Tobago Ltd., 9.75%, 8/14/2019

     4,000,000        4,224,000  

c,f RAAM Global Energy Co., 12.50%, 10/1/2015

     15,000,000        225,000  

Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC, 5.50%, 8/15/2022

     8,172,000        8,172,000  

Teppco Partners LP, 7.00%, 6/1/2067

     7,000,000        6,475,000  

The Williams Companies, Inc., 3.70%, 1/15/2023

     29,129,000        28,619,242  

The Williams Companies, Inc., 4.55%, 6/24/2024

     69,318,000        69,837,885  

The Williams Companies, Inc., 5.75%, 6/24/2044

     14,198,000        14,268,990  

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., LLC, 7.85%, 2/1/2026

     32,700,000        41,988,206  
     

 

 

 
        375,867,909  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 0.05%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.05%

     

d C&S Group Enterprises, LLC, 5.375%, 7/15/2022

     7,860,000        7,761,750  
     

 

 

 
        7,761,750  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.18%

     

Beverages — 0.04%

     

Ambev International Finance Co., Ltd. (BRL), 9.50%, 7/24/2017

     21,669,000        6,804,008  

Food Products — 0.04%

     

d,e BRF S.A., 4.75%, 5/22/2024

     6,000,000        5,784,000  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Tobacco — 0.10%

     

d Vector Group Ltd., 6.125%, 2/1/2025

   $ 16,000,000      $ 16,340,000  
     

 

 

 
        28,928,008  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.05%

     

Household Products — 0.05%

     

d Energizer Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 6/15/2025

     7,500,000        7,650,000  
     

 

 

 
        7,650,000  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 0.97%

     

Insurance — 0.97%

     

d,e Dai Ichi Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd., 7.25%, 12/29/2049

     9,000,000        10,300,500  

ELM B.V. (AUD), 7.635%, 12/29/2049

     10,500,000        8,050,042  

ELM B.V. (AUD), 3.185%, 4/29/2049

     8,000,000        6,094,640  

Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/2023

     24,020,000        19,996,650  

Hartford Financial Services Group, 8.125%, 6/15/2068

     9,650,000        10,277,250  

d MetLife, Inc., 9.25%, 4/8/2038

     12,000,000        16,575,000  

MetLife, Inc., 6.817%, 8/15/2018

     4,000,000        4,264,384  

d National Life Insurance of Vermont, 10.50%, 9/15/2039

     2,000,000        3,058,708  

d,e QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 7.50%, 11/24/2043

     40,000,000        45,400,000  

d,e Sirius International Group, 7.506%, 5/29/2049

     28,590,000        29,161,800  

d ZFS Finance USA Trust V, 6.50%, 5/9/2067

     1,260,000        1,258,425  
     

 

 

 
        154,437,399  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.44%

     

Chemicals — 0.16%

     

d,e Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.75%, 10/15/2019

     11,000,000        11,082,500  

d,e Kissner Group Holdings, 8.375%, 12/1/2022

     14,520,000        14,955,600  

Construction Materials — 0.18%

     

d,e Cimpor Financial Operations B.V., 5.75%, 7/17/2024

     17,985,000        15,871,762  

CRH America, Inc., 8.125%, 7/15/2018

     12,000,000        12,942,168  

Metals & Mining — 0.10%

     

d International Wire Group, Inc., 10.75%, 8/1/2021

     15,780,000        15,346,050  
     

 

 

 
        70,198,080  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 0.39%

     

Media — 0.39%

     

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, 8.875%, 5/1/2017

     5,000,000        5,027,245  

d EMI Music Publishing Ltd., 7.625%, 6/15/2024

     5,000,000        5,450,000  

d,e Mood Media Corp., 9.25%, 10/15/2020

     18,445,000        12,634,825  

d,e SFR Group SA, 7.375%, 5/1/2026

     23,480,000        24,184,400  

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 8.75%, 2/14/2019

     14,000,000        15,649,396  
     

 

 

 
        62,945,866  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 0.14%

     

Real Estate Management & Development — 0.14%

     

d,e Avison Young (Canada), Inc., 9.50%, 12/15/2021

     22,000,000        21,670,000  
     

 

 

 
        21,670,000  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.39%

     

Information Technology Services — 0.13%

     

d Alliance Data Systems Corp., 5.375%, 8/1/2022

     10,000,000        10,075,000  

Neustar, Inc., 4.50%, 1/15/2023

     11,185,000        11,478,606  

Internet Software & Services — 0.05%

     

b,d Yahoo!, Inc., 6.65%, 8/10/2026

     6,694,596        7,303,805  

Software — 0.21%

     

d Solera Capital, LLC, 10.50%, 3/1/2024

     29,200,000        33,361,000  
     

 

 

 
        62,218,411  
     

 

 

 

 

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Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 0.04%

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.04%

     

d Harland Clarke Holdings, 8.375%, 8/15/2022

   $ 6,500,000      $ 6,662,500  
     

 

 

 
        6,662,500  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.63%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.00%

     

e Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 8.75%, 6/15/2030

     26,150,000        38,117,547  

Qwest Corp., 6.75%, 12/1/2021

     9,000,000        9,866,232  

e Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 6.221%, 7/3/2017

     2,770,000        2,800,470  

e Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 7.045%, 6/20/2036

     85,390,000        105,596,946  

c,d,e,f Telemar Norte Leste SA, 0%, 10/23/2020

     9,065,000        2,753,494  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.63%

     

d,e Digicel Ltd., 6.00%, 4/15/2021

     67,037,000        60,919,874  

d,e Millicom International Cellular S.A., 6.00%, 3/15/2025

     28,423,000        29,133,575  

d,e VimpelCom Holdings B.V., 7.504%, 3/1/2022

     8,735,000        9,892,387  
     

 

 

 
        259,080,525  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 0.12%

     

Airlines — 0.12%

     

American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.95%, 7/15/2024

     4,053,265        4,311,174  

d,e Guanay Finance Ltd., 6.00%, 12/15/2020

     11,983,742        12,298,315  

US Airways, 6.25%, 10/22/2024

     1,934,777        2,108,907  
     

 

 

 
        18,718,396  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 0.59%

     

Electric Utilities — 0.35%

     

Arizona Public Service Co., 8.75%, 3/1/2019

     6,500,000        7,324,167  

d,e Enel Finance International S.A., 6.25%, 9/15/2017

     40,000,000        40,801,520  

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC, 6.00%, 5/1/2018

     8,000,000        8,359,872  

d Great River Energy, 5.829%, 7/1/2017

     249,461        250,791  

Multi-Utilities — 0.24%

     

Ameren Illinois Co., 9.75%, 11/15/2018

     5,000,000        5,617,510  

d Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, LLC, 6.25%, 3/15/2020

     2,500,000        2,672,580  

NiSource Finance Corp., 6.40%, 3/15/2018

     20,000,000        20,860,000  

Sempra Energy, 9.80%, 2/15/2019

     7,750,000        8,839,596  
     

 

 

 
        94,726,036  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $1,257,842,364)

        1,349,491,614  
     

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.02%

     

San Bernardino County California Redevelopment Agency (San Sevaine), 8.45%, 9/1/2030

     2,555,000        2,916,354  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $2,508,464)

        2,916,354  
     

 

 

 

OTHER GOVERNMENT — 0.04%

     

Federative Republic of Brazil (BRL), 12.50%, 1/5/2022

     20,000,000        7,027,407  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT (Cost $12,765,645)

        7,027,407  
     

 

 

 

LOAN PARTICIPATIONS — 1.15%

     

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 0.05%

     

Professional Services — 0.05%

     

RGIS Services, LLC, 7.50%, 3/24/2023

     7,387,750        7,350,811  

CONSUMER SERVICES — 0.18%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.04%

     

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 10.75%, 12/20/2022

     6,000,000        6,030,000  

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.14%

     

Laureate Education, Inc., 8.51%, 3/17/2021

     23,055,200        23,228,114  

ENERGY — 0.00%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.00%

     

b Malamute Energy, Inc., 1.15%, 11/22/2022

     210,241        210,241  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 0.04%

     

Tobacco — 0.04%

     

b North Atlantic Holding Co., Inc., 7.15%, 5/9/2022

   $ 7,000,000      $ 6,930,000  

INDUSTRIALS — 0.10%

     

Construction & Engineering — 0.10%

     

ABG Intermediate Holdings (2), LLC, 9.65%, 5/27/2022

     15,710,047        15,827,872  

MEDIA — 0.05%

     

Media — 0.05%

     

e Mood Media Corp., 7.15%, 5/1/2019

     8,340,758        8,254,765  

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 0.14%

 

  

Pharmaceuticals — 0.14%

     

b,e Concordia Healthcare Corp., 9.50%, 10/21/2017

     33,610,960        21,847,124  

RETAILING — 0.19%

     

Specialty Retail — 0.19%

     

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, 8.50%, 9/27/2021

     30,625,000        30,586,719  

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 0.17%

     

Information Technology Services — 0.17%

     

Neustar, Inc., 4.03%, 1/22/2019

     26,726,700        26,593,067  

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 0.12%

     

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.12%

     

Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., 7.15%, 12/31/2021

     18,304,516        18,450,952  

TRANSPORTATION — 0.11%

     

Airlines — 0.11%

     

b,c,d,e,f OS Two, LLC, 12.00%, 12/15/2020

     4,617,946        3,551,200  

b,d WU Finance I, LLC, 7.20%, 08/17/2025

     14,325,217        14,038,713  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATIONS (Cost $192,730,729)

        182,899,578  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.24%

     

a Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     19,720,259        197,202,593  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $197,202,593)

        197,202,593  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.24% (Cost $14,306,387,244)

      $ 15,798,934,595  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.76%

        121,638,150  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 15,920,572,745  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Investment in Affiliates – Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

  SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER  30,

2016
    GROSS
ADDITIONS
    GROSS
REDUCTIONS
    SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH 31,

2017
    MARKET VALUE
MARCH 31,

2017
    INVESTMENT
INCOME
    REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Apollo Investment Corp.

    24,800,000       —         —         24,800,000     $ 162,688,000     $ 5,208,000     $ —    

Dynex Capital, Inc.*

    3,562,668       —         3,562,668           1,178,460       (8,519,533

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

    13,839,800       —         6,169,200       7,670,600       118,280,652       8,498,533       (9,947,559

MFA Financial, Inc.

    33,520,151       —         —         33,520,151       270,842,820       13,408,060       —    

Solar Capital Ltd.

    4,607,900       —         —         4,607,900       104,184,619       3,686,320       —    

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    23,399,287       146,491,870       150,170,898       19,720,259       197,202,593       695,909       —    

Two Harbors Investment Corp*

    23,875,000       —         7,176,400           9,577,092       (14,023,907

Washington REIT

    5,300,000       —         975,000       4,325,000       135,286,000       2,021,250       2,895,079  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 6.21% of net assets

 

    $ 988,484,684     $ 44,273,624     $ (29,595,920
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Issuers not affiliated at March 31, 2017.

 

 

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Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

b Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees’ Audit Committee.
c Non-income producing.
d Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $729,666,213, representing 4.58% of the Fund’s net assets.
e Yankee bond denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.
f Bond in default.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
ARM    Adjustable Rate Mortgage
AUD    Denominated in Australian Dollars
BRL    Denominated in Brazilian Real

CHL

   Denominated in Chilean Peso
MFA    Mortgage Finance Authority

MTN

   Medium-Term Note
Pfd    Preferred Stock
REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
SPV    Special Purpose Vehicle
 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    21


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $13,216,356,478)

   $ 14,810,449,911  

Non-controlled affiliated issuers (cost $1,090,030,766)

     988,484,684  

Cash

     2,522,076  

Receivable for investments sold

     92,771,664  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     33,772,835  

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     3,461,272  

Dividends receivable

     56,105,335  

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     32,554,084  

Interest receivable

     26,234,137  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     139,853  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     16,046,495,851  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     26,963,518  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     29,598,379  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     38,388,248  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     15,342,239  

Deferred taxes payable (Note 2)

     1,283,194  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     7,319,625  

Dividends payable

     7,027,903  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     125,923,106  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 15,920,572,745  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (13,842,534

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,455,857,828  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (788,628,217

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     15,267,185,668  
  

 

 

 
   $ 15,920,572,745  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($3,465,919,414 applicable to 168,945,662 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.52  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.97  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 21.49  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($4,936,947,992 applicable to 240,832,279 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.50  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($7,313,736,848 applicable to 353,961,229 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.66  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($75,252,883 applicable to 3,669,525 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.51  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($44,906,795 applicable to 2,186,160 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.54  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($83,808,813 applicable to 4,058,569 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 20.65  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $20,815,383)

   $ 254,538,387  

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     44,273,624  

Interest income (net of premium amortized of $548,492)

     60,648,308  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     359,460,319  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     54,724,896  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     2,247,440  

Class C Shares

     3,170,344  

Class I Shares

     1,743,045  

Class R3 Shares

     47,218  

Class R4 Shares

     28,128  

Class R5 Shares

     21,060  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     4,482,447  

Class C Shares

     25,287,645  

Class R3 Shares

     188,294  

Class R4 Shares

     55,593  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     1,401,720  

Class C Shares

     1,945,860  

Class I Shares

     2,842,260  

Class R3 Shares

     83,627  

Class R4 Shares

     75,249  

Class R5 Shares

     108,461  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     27,909  

Class C Shares

     14,572  

Class I Shares

     49,618  

Class R3 Shares

     1,820  

Class R4 Shares

     8,033  

Class R5 Shares

     10,090  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     1,619,950  

Professional fees

     255,650  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     251,540  

Trustee fees

     353,925  

Other expenses

     1,083,832  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     102,130,226  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (997,378
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     101,132,848  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 258,327,471  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of realized capital gain taxes paid of $153,169)

   $ 43,814,953  

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     (29,595,920

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     255,719,049  

Foreign currency transactions

     906,071  
  

 

 

 
     270,844,153  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $230,792)

     369,470,886  

Non-controlled affiliated issuers

     (154,417

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     (58,848,044

Foreign currency translations

     (370,271
  

 

 

 
     310,098,154  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     580,942,307  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 839,269,778  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 258,327,471     $ 797,779,249  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, capital gain taxes, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

     270,844,153       (918,976,358

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred taxes payable, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

     310,098,154       1,416,784,014  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     839,269,778       1,295,586,905  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (69,856,606     (165,152,557

Class C Shares

     (81,135,655     (194,621,516

Class I Shares

     (146,064,409     (318,850,073

Class R3 Shares

     (1,352,879     (3,068,837

Class R4 Shares

     (829,982     (1,745,250

Class R5 Shares

     (1,716,715     (3,692,411

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (433,875,116     (621,247,635

Class C Shares

     (587,571,601     (754,505,642

Class I Shares

     142,866,343       (797,345,150

Class R3 Shares

     (5,476,028     (4,651,940

Class R4 Shares

     (2,590,455     1,865,239  

Class R5 Shares

     (5,583,798     4,254,268  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

     (353,917,123     (1,563,174,599

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     16,274,489,868       17,837,664,467  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 15,920,572,745     $ 16,274,489,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income

   $ (13,842,534   $ 28,786,241  

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s primary investment goal is to provide a level of current income which exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks generally, and which will generally grow, subject to periodic fluctuations, over the years on a per share basis. The Fund’s secondary investment goal is long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, (vi) Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (vii) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest Income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repur-

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

chase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Unfunded Loan Commitments: The Fund has entered into a loan commitment with Malamute Energy, Inc., of which at March 31, 2017, $210,241 of the $621,950 par commitment had been funded. The maturity date is November 22, 2022.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 14,329,652,920  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 413,011,656  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (322,634,827
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 90,376,829  
  

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $68,712,311. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $662,713,179. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $226,181,345, (of which $219,602,120 are short-term and $6,579,225 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor ( the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3(b)  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

           

Common Stock(a)

   $ 13,962,996,303      $ 13,900,844,642      $ 62,021,052      $ 130,609  

Preferred Stock(a)

     66,574,265        15,981,934        37,042,500        13,549,831  

Asset Backed Securities

     29,826,481        —          27,830,650        1,995,831  

Corporate Bonds

     1,349,491,614        —          1,297,477,890        52,013,724  

Municipal Bonds

     2,916,354        —          2,916,354        —    

Other Government

     7,027,407        —          7,027,407        —    

Loan Participations

     182,899,578        —          136,322,300        46,577,278  

Short Term Investments

     197,202,593        197,202,593        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 15,798,934,595      $ 14,114,029,169      $ 1,570,638,153      $ 114,267,273  

Other Financial Instruments**

           

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 3,461,272      $ —        $ 3,461,272      $ —    

Liabilities

           

Other Financial Instruments**

           

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 38,388,248      $ —        $ 38,388,248      $ —    

Spot Currency

   $ 103,535      $ 103,535      $ —        $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.
(a) At March 31, 2017, industry classifications for Common Stock and Preferred Stock in Level 2 and Level 3 consist of $8,520,000 in Banks, $13,680,440 in Energy, $11,047,500 in Miscellaneous, and $79,496,052 in Telecommunication Services.
(b) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, unadjusted broker quotes were applied to $65,886,644 portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments at March 31, 2017. The following table displays a summary of the valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used to value portfolio securities characterized as Level 3 investments, where no unadjusted broker quotes were available at March 31, 2017:

 

     FAIR VALUE
AT MARCH 31, 2017
     VALUATION
TECHNIQUE(S)
  

UNOBSERVABLE

INPUT

   RANGE
(WEIGHTED AVERAGE)

Common Stock

   $ 130,609      Discount to valuation    Fair valued by the Committee due to halt in trading and lack of information and liquidity    $10.50 (N/A)

Preferred Stock

     13,549,831      Cost basis    Cost basis    $9.77 (N/A)

Asset-Backed Securities

     1,995,831      Discounted cash flows    Third party vendor projection of discounted cash flows    4.40% - 5.40% (1.62%)

Corporate Bond

    
670,399
 
   Discount to valuation
   Fair valued by the Committee due to halt in trading and lack of information and liquidity   

$0.001-$4.15 (11.07%)

     7,303,805      Discounted cash flows    Discounted rate of cash flows    4.30%-5.30% (6.65%)

Loan Participations

     6,930,000      Cost basis    Cost basis    $99.00 (N/A)
    
17,589,913
 
   Discounted cash flows
   Third party vendor projection of discounted cash flows   

9.00%-27.50% (10.25%)

    
210,241
 
   Discount to valuation
   Fair valued by the Committee due to halt in trading and lack of information and liquidity   

$100.00 (N/A)

  

 

 

          

Total

   $ 48,380,629           

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     PREFERRED
STOCK
     COMMON
STOCK
     ASSET BACKED
SECURITIES
    CORPORATE
BONDS
    LOAN
PARTICIPATIONS
    TOTAL(e)  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2016

   $ —        $ —        $ 2,237,813     $ 7,605,592     $ 18,137,761     $ 27,981,166  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —          —          7,096       616,998       70,465       694,559  

Net Realized Gain (Loss)(a)

     —          —          33,980       24,053       (972,700     (914,667

Gross Purchases

     13,549,831        130,609        —         3,001,320       10,802,589       27,484,349  

Gross Sales

     —          —          (262,500     (3,472,588     (3,918,848     (7,653,936

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)(b)(c)

     —          —          (20,558     2,251,521       (11,447,045     (9,216,082

Transfers into Level 3(d)

     —          —          —         41,986,828       33,905,056       75,891,884  

Transfers out of Level 3(d)

     —          —          —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2017

   $ 13,549,831      $ 130,609      $ 1,995,831     $ 52,013,724     $ 46,577,278     $ 114,267,273  

 

(a) Amount of net realized gain (loss) from investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(b) Amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(c) The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to securities owned at March 31, 2017, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs, was $(10,105,331). This is included within net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Fund’s the Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017.
(d) Transfers into or out of Level 3 were out of or into Level 2, and were due to changes in other significant observable inputs available during the six months ended March 31, 2017. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are based on the beginning market value of the period in which they occurred.
(e) Level 3 investments represent 0.72% of total net assets at the six months ended March 31, 2017. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

NOTE 4 —  INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $ 500 million

     0.875

Next $ 500 million

     0.825  

Next $ 500 million

     0.775  

Next $ 500 million

     0.725  

Over $ 2 billion

     0.670  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.691% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $251,540 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $157,693 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $58,738 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I and R5 shares. The Advisor and Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $916,120 for Class C shares, $31,849 for Class R3 shares, $31,935 for Class R4 shares, and $17,474 for Class R5 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 0.96%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had transactions with affiliated funds of $3,125,667 in purchases.

NOTE 5 –  SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     7,044,248     $ 140,642,710       19,832,477     $ 379,977,526  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     3,207,291       64,705,855       8,070,888       153,998,830  

Shares repurchased

     (31,924,028     (639,223,681     (60,535,763     (1,155,223,991
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (21,672,489   $ (433,875,116     (32,632,398   $ (621,247,635
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     5,237,225     $ 104,685,460       18,917,018     $ 362,084,120  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     3,523,003       70,988,434       8,898,237       169,695,424  

Shares repurchased

     (38,283,240     (763,245,495     (67,268,251     (1,286,288,186
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (29,523,012   $ (587,571,601     (39,452,996   $ (754,508,642
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     46,590,454     $ 939,469,546       72,402,003     $ 1,398,940,681  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     6,258,988       127,197,802       14,573,749       280,115,894  

Shares repurchased

     (45,907,810     (923,801,005     (128,987,422     (2,476,401,725
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     6,941,632     $ 142,866,343       (42,011,670   $ (797,345,150
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     327,264     $ 6,541,464       861,058     $ 16,544,230  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     59,100       1,191,747       142,700       2,722,374  

Shares repurchased

     (662,149     (13,209,239     (1,245,253     (23,918,544
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (275,785   $ (5,476,028     (241,495   $ (4,651,940
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     256,959     $ 5,159,842       727,487     $ 14,065,623  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     26,774       540,678       61,508       1,175,805  

Shares repurchased

     (413,080     (8,290,975     (692,777     (13,376,189
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (129,347   $ (2,590,455     96,218     $ 1,865,239  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     555,055     $ 11,173,686       1,447,762     $ 27,879,490  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     77,974       1,583,532       170,327       3,272,878  

Shares repurchased

     (911,171     (18,341,016     (1,393,727     (26,898,100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (278,142   $ (5,583,798     224,362     $ 4,254,268  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 –  INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government obligations) of $2,620,751,368 and $3,451,550,098, respectively.

NOTE 7 –  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $5,271,874,559. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017  

CONTRACT

DESCRIPTION

   BUY/SELL      CONTRACT
PARTY*
     CONTRACT
AMOUNT
     CONTRACT
VALUE DATE
    

VALUE

USD

     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 

South Korean Won

     Buy        SSB        12,013,526,100        05/16/2017        10,748,255      $ 259,756      $ —    

South Korean Won

     Buy        SSB        9,387,117,600        05/16/2017        8,398,461        84,288        —    

South Korean Won

     Buy        SSB        11,823,526,200        05/16/2017        10,578,266        77,799        —    

South Korean Won

     Sell        SSB        235,568,706,500        05/16/2017        210,758,482        —          (3,983,229

Thai Baht

     Sell        BBH        1,543,281,600        05/16/2017        44,895,383        —          (801,623

Chinese Yuan Renminbi

     Sell        SSB        5,542,696,600        04/28/2017        804,957,862        —          (2,665,087

Euro

     Sell        SSB        111,700,000        05/15/2017        119,383,377        —          (1,701,842

Euro

     Sell        SSB        2,350,441,200        05/15/2017        2,512,118,254        —          (8,169,740

Great Britain Pound

     Buy        SSB        107,366,700        04/10/2017        134,538,194        —          (774,985

Great Britain Pound

     Sell        SSB        709,091,000        04/10/2017        888,542,000        —          (12,098,433

Swiss Franc

     Sell        SSB        473,571,500        06/30/2017        475,266,892        2,781,532        —    

Swiss Franc

     Buy        SSB        445,871,900        04/03/2017        445,137,423        —          (2,682,493

Swiss Franc

     Sell        SSB        54,794,700        04/03/2017        54,704,438        257,897        —    

Swiss Franc

     Sell        SSB        47,930,100        04/03/2017        47,851,146        —          (246,140

Swiss Franc

     Sell        SSB        41,248,100        04/03/2017        41,180,153        —          (351,081

Swiss Franc

     Sell        SSB        301,899,000        04/03/2017        301,401,687        —          (4,913,595
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                  $ 3,461,272      $ (38,388,248
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

               $ (34,926,976
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Counterparties include State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”).

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table which were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), were entered into pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. Outstanding forward currency contracts which were entered into with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) were entered into pursuant to a written agreement with BBH. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB or the agreement with BBH, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB and the agreement with BBH does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under such agreements, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for the purpose of disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
ASSET DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE  

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Assets - Unrealized appreciation

on forward currency contracts

  

$

3,461,272

 

LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE  

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation

on forward currency contracts

  

$

(38,388,248

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017 is $34,125,353 attributable to the Fund’s contracts with SSB, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $801,623 attributable to the Fund’s contracts with

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

BBH. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 255,719,049    $ 255,719,049

 

NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (58,848,044)    $ (58,848,044)

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, high-yield risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk and real estate investment trust risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS

OTHERWISE

NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE

FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED

SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED
&
UNREALIZED

GAIN  (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL  FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF

PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE
(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 19.82       0.33       0.76       1.09       (0.39     —         (0.39   $ 20.52       3.33 (d)      1.19 (d)      1.19 (d)      1.19 (d)      5.52       16.78     $ 3,465,919  

2016(c)

  $ 19.07       0.93       0.62       1.55       (0.80     —         (0.80   $ 19.82       4.82       1.18       1.18       1.18       8.35       42.81     $ 3,778,863  

2015(c)

  $ 21.38       0.85       (2.34     (1.49     (0.82     —         (0.82   $ 19.07       4.02       1.17       1.17       1.17       (7.27     51.27     $ 4,257,943  

2014(c)

  $ 20.13       1.10       1.13       2.23       (0.98     —         (0.98   $ 21.38       5.21       1.18       1.18       1.18       11.19       38.81     $ 4,588,033  

2013(c)

  $ 18.90       1.03       1.27       2.30       (1.07     —         (1.07   $ 20.13       5.26       1.18       1.18       1.18       12.51       46.14     $ 4,281,060  

2012(c)

  $ 17.29       1.15       1.60       2.75       (1.14     —         (1.14   $ 18.90       6.32       1.20       1.20       1.20       16.26       40.96     $ 3,420,877  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 19.81       0.26       0.75       1.01       (0.32     —         (0.32   $ 20.50       2.63 (d)      1.90 (d)      1.90 (d)      1.94 (d)      5.12       16.78     $ 4,936,948  

2016

  $ 19.06       0.79       0.62       1.41       (0.66     —         (0.66   $ 19.81       4.11       1.90       1.90       1.93       7.59       42.81     $ 5,356,153  

2015

  $ 21.37       0.70       (2.34     (1.64     (0.67     —         (0.67   $ 19.06       3.30       1.90       1.90       1.92       (7.93     51.27     $ 5,906,206  

2014

  $ 20.13       0.94       1.13       2.07       (0.83     —         (0.83   $ 21.37       4.44       1.90       1.90       1.93       10.36       38.81     $ 6,266,270  

2013

  $ 18.89       0.89       1.28       2.17       (0.93     —         (0.93   $ 20.13       4.55       1.90       1.90       1.94       11.78       46.14     $ 5,160,706  

2012

  $ 17.29       1.02       1.59       2.61       (1.01     —         (1.01   $ 18.89       5.63       1.90       1.90       1.97       15.43       40.96     $ 4,051,242  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 19.97       0.37       0.74       1.11       (0.42     —         (0.42   $ 20.66       3.69 (d)      0.87 (d)      0.87 (d)      0.87 (d)      5.60       16.78     $ 7,313,737  

2016

  $ 19.21       1.00       0.62       1.62       (0.86     —         (0.86   $ 19.97       5.15       0.86       0.86       0.86       8.71       42.81     $ 6,928,783  

2015

  $ 21.53       0.93       (2.35     (1.42     (0.90     —         (0.90   $ 19.21       4.35       0.85       0.85       0.85       (6.94     51.27     $ 7,472,344  

2014

  $ 20.27       1.16       1.15       2.31       (1.05     —         (1.05   $ 21.53       5.45       0.86       0.86       0.86       11.54       38.81     $ 7,454,275  

2013

  $ 19.03       1.10       1.28       2.38       (1.14     —         (1.14   $ 20.27       5.58       0.85       0.85       0.85       12.94       46.14     $ 5,567,617  

2012

  $ 17.40       1.22       1.61       2.83       (1.20     —         (1.20   $ 19.03       6.67       0.89       0.89       0.89       16.61       40.96     $ 3,981,955  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 19.82       0.30       0.75       1.05       (0.36     —         (0.36   $ 20.51       3.03 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.59 (d)      5.31       16.78     $ 75,253  

2016

  $ 19.07       0.87       0.62       1.49       (0.74     —         (0.74   $ 19.82       4.53       1.50       1.50       1.59       8.01       42.81     $ 78,188  

2015

  $ 21.37       0.78       (2.32     (1.54     (0.76     —         (0.76   $ 19.07       3.70       1.50       1.50       1.55       (7.52     51.27     $ 79,834  

2014

  $ 20.13       1.03       1.12       2.15       (0.91     —         (0.91   $ 21.37       4.84       1.49       1.49       1.55       10.80       38.81     $ 83,670  

2013

  $ 18.89       0.97       1.28       2.25       (1.01     —         (1.01   $ 20.13       4.96       1.49       1.49       1.70       12.23       46.14     $ 61,334  

2012

  $ 17.28       1.10       1.60       2.70       (1.09     —         (1.09   $ 18.89       6.05       1.50       1.50       1.59       15.94       40.96     $ 47,023  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 19.85       0.31       0.75       1.06       (0.37     —         (0.37   $ 20.54       3.14 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.40 (d)      1.48 (d)      5.36       16.78     $ 44,907  

2016

  $ 19.10       0.89       0.62       1.51       (0.76     —         (0.76   $ 19.85       4.63       1.40       1.40       1.48       8.12       42.81     $ 45,968  

2015

  $ 21.42       0.81       (2.35     (1.54     (0.78     —         (0.78   $ 19.10       3.81       1.40       1.40       1.46       (7.48     51.27     $ 42,392  

2014

  $ 20.17       1.04       1.16       2.20       (0.95     —         (0.95   $ 21.42       4.88       1.35       1.35       1.40       11.00       38.81     $ 39,890  

2013

  $ 18.93       0.99       1.29       2.28       (1.04     —         (1.04   $ 20.17       5.05       1.37       1.37       1.41       12.35       46.14     $ 24,906  

2012

  $ 17.31       1.12       1.61       2.73       (1.11     —         (1.11   $ 18.93       6.14       1.39       1.39       1.53       16.10       40.96     $ 19,471  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 19.95       0.35       0.76       1.11       (0.41     —         (0.41   $ 20.65       3.54 (d)      0.99 (d)      0.99 (d)      1.07 (d)      5.60       16.78     $ 83,809  

2016

  $ 19.20       0.98       0.62       1.60       (0.85     —         (0.85   $ 19.95       5.08       0.99       0.99       1.07       8.52       42.81     $ 86,535  

2015

  $ 21.52       0.90       (2.35     (1.45     (0.87     —         (0.87   $ 19.20       4.23       0.98       0.98       1.07       (7.06     51.27     $ 78,945  

2014

  $ 20.26       1.10       1.19       2.29       (1.03     —         (1.03   $ 21.52       5.15       0.99       0.99       1.10       11.40       38.81     $ 64,748  

2013

  $ 19.01       1.07       1.30       2.37       (1.12     —         (1.12   $ 20.26       5.37       0.99       0.98       1.05       12.80       46.14     $ 39,985  

2012

  $ 17.40       1.21       1.58       2.79       (1.18     —         (1.18   $ 19.01       6.61       0.99       0.99       1.29       16.44       40.96     $ 14,914  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,055.18      $ 6.09  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.01      $ 5.98  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,051.17      $ 9.71  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,015.47      $ 9.54  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,056.03      $ 4.45  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.61      $ 4.37  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,053.13      $ 7.68  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.45      $ 7.55  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,053.65      $ 7.16  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.96      $ 7.04  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,055.96      $ 5.07  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

 

†  Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.19%; C: 1.90%; I: 0.87%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.40%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task—our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1075


LOGO

 

Semi-Annual Report March 31, 2017 THORNBURG GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals. How we think

Flexible Perspective

Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration

Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results. How we invest

Portfolio Construction

Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention.

CONVICTION

Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection.

UNCONVENTIONAL

Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point. How we’re structured

Structured for Excellence

How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH

FAR FROM THE HERD

ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     7  

Fund Summary

     8  

Schedule of Investments

     9  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     14  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     26  

Expense Example

     28  

Other Information

     29  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     30  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   THOAX    885-215-343

Class C

   THOCX    885-215-335

Class I

   THOIX    885-215-327

Class R3

   THORX    885-215-145

Class R4

   THOVX    885-215-137

Class R5

   THOFX    885-215-129

Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

Funds invested in a smaller number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 20, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

This letter will highlight the results of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund for the six-month period ended March 31, 2017. In addition, we will comment on the overall investment landscape. Recall that Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund seeks capital appreciation from a portfolio of typically 30–40 equity investments from around the world. We believe the structure of the Fund—built on our core investment principles of flexibility, focus, and value—gives us a durable framework for value-added investing.

The Fund’s total return for the six-month period ended March 31, 2017, was 13.10% (Class A shares without sales charge), outperforming the 8.18% return of the benchmark MSCI All Country World Index by almost five percentage points. The net asset value (NAV) per A share increased from $24.90 to $28.10. The Class A shares also paid dividend distributions amounting to 5.85 cents per share. The dividends per share for other share classes varied due to class-specific expenses.

Although six months is a very short measurement period, recent results extend the favorable performance that your Fund has seen over the long term. From its inception on July 28, 2006, through March 31, 2017, Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund has outperformed the MSCI All-Country World Index on average over 480 basis points (or 4.8%) per year, resulting in a total cumulative return since inception of 177% (for the A shares without sales charge) versus 72% for the index. As of March 2017, the Fund’s Class A and I shares are both rated five stars by Morningstar and rank in the top 1% of world stock funds for the time period starting August 2006. Additionally, we were pleased to be recognized last month by Investor’s Business Daily, which awarded Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund the No. 1 ranking among international funds based on its long-term record.1 Performance data for various measurement periods is included on page 7 of this report.

Markets rallied worldwide over the past six months, with all major bourses extending their gains from the second half of last year into early 2017. Underpinning this were a host of factors including favorable macroeconomic developments in many regions and accommodative monetary policy from major central banks. JPMorgan’s Chairman Jamie Dimon recently commented that the U.S. economic agenda has awoken the “animal spirits” of the markets and boosted confidence.2 From an industry perspective, nine of the eleven sectors of the MSCI All Country World Index delivered positive returns for the period ranging from 0.7% (consumer staples) to 18.3% (financials). The two sectors producing negative returns were real estate (-1.9%), and telecommunication services (-0.3%).

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. If the sales charge had been deducted, returns would be lower. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 1.35%, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus.

Table I Morningstar World Stock Ratings and Rankings

as of March 31, 2017

 

            RATINGS  
           OVERALL     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR  

A Shares

       5       5       5       4  

I Shares

       5       5       5       5  

# of Funds

       839       839       673       382  
      RANKINGS  
     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE INCEP.  

A Shares

     48     5     3     3     1

I Shares

     42     4     2     2     1

# of Funds

     1023       839       673       382       528  

Percentile rankings are based on total returns, before sales charge. Source: Morningstar.

To determine a fund’s Morningstar Rating™, funds and other managed products with at least a three-year history are ranked in their categories by their Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return scores. The top 10% receive 5 stars; the next 22.5%, 4 stars; the middle 35%, 3 stars; the next 22.5%, 2 stars; and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Risk-Adjusted Return accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance (excluding sales charges), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. Other share classes may have different performance characteristics. © 2017 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Table II | Total Return for Global Indices

 

IN U.S. DOLLAR TERMS

   SIX-MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017
 

S&P 500 Index

     10.12

Nikkei 225 Index

     5.65

Euro Stoxx Index

     12.14

Source: Bloomberg.

  

 

1. http://www.investors.com/best-mutual-fund-awards/best-mutual-funds-awards-by-category-international-stock/
2. Animal spirits is the term economist John Maynard Keynes used in the 1930s to describe the emotions that guide human behavior.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

During the semi-annual period, 17 stocks contributed at least 25 basis points (0.25%) to overall Fund results, while four subtracted at least 25 basis points. Contribution to overall Fund performance incorporates both position size and return. Significant positive contributors during the period included multi-national telecommunications provider Altice SA; Citigroup; Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment; fiber network operator Level 3 Communications; and T-Mobile U.S.

T-Mobile U.S. has been in the news recently regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) speculation. Thornburg Global Opportunities has benefitted periodically in the past from merger activity. For example, in October 2016, Level 3 Communications announced a tie-up with another U.S. telecom operator, CenturyLink, which boosted the Fund’s performance at that time. M&A activity has flourished over the past few years, which is attributable to a variety of factors including strong balance sheets, low financing costs, and benign credit market conditions. Investment bank Jeffries reports that the U.S. high yield market just recorded its largest weekly transaction volume of all time, totaling over $17 billion of issuance and spanning the spectrum of credit quality. Chinese bidders for large Western companies have also become a major factor in recent M&A.

We attempt to be diligent in considering both the risks and benefits of M&A activity. We try to align ourselves with management teams that have shown effective judgment in the past. Sometimes M&A deals or merely rumors can catalyze other transactions. In any case, other companies in our current portfolio (e.g. Altice and InterXion) have been covered by the media in conjunction with M&A possibilities.3 The M&A landscape could remain lively in 2017.

Chart I Largest M&A Transactions, Last 12 Months

(Acquiror / Target, $ billions)

 

LOGO

Source: Bloomberg.

Detractors during the period under review were a diverse group including global drug maker Allergan PLC, Chinese internet leader Baidu, Brazilian food giant BRF SA, Spanish infrastructure operator Ferrovial SA, and U.S. real estate lessor VEREIT, Inc. None of these had a large impact on the overall Fund result.

Portfolio turnover this year has been light. Top sector weightings as of March 31, 2017, were consumer discretionary (20.1% portfolio weighting), information technology (15.6%), telecommunication services (14.3%), financials (13.5%), and industrials (13.4%). As of March 31, 2017, the one-year forward price-to-earnings multiples for the Fund’s holdings stand at 17.8x, vs. 16.4x for the MSCI All Country World Index. Relative to the index, the Fund is overweight firms based in China and Europe, and has no direct exposure to firms based in Japan. Firms based in emerging markets constitute about 13.4% of the Fund portfolio. Table III shows the Fund’s largest geographic weightings.

Table III Largest Geographic Weightings

 

COUNTRY

   WEIGHTING AS OF
MARCH 31, 2017
 

United States

     44.2

Netherlands

     13.3

United Kingdom

     10.8

China

     8.0

Spain

     7.9

As a percent of the equity holdings. Holdings are classified by country of risk, determined at the Fund advisor’s discretion.

Market Environment

On the macroeconomic front, global growth expectations have risen, supporting a rotation of investor preferences from more defensive assets toward more economically sensitive ones. Earnings estimates for the MSCI All Country World Index portfolio for 2017 were reduced throughout the first half of 2016; however, earnings expectations have recovered in most world markets in recent months. The U.S. election in November initially added fuel to budding growth expectations, though it now appears that political gridlock could persist in Washington DC. The U.S. Federal Reserve has signaled that a faster pace of Federal funds target interest rate hikes is probable in 2017 and 2018, although most major central banks continue to pursue easy monetary conditions. We are also following political elections and other developments in Europe this year with great interest.

Asset prices have been appreciating, and the opportunity set seems narrower today for value-oriented investors. We continue to urge fellow shareholders of the Fund to maintain a long-term investment perspective. Competing macroeconomic forces of fiscal restraint and monetary stimulus from governments

 

3. See for example Bloomberg,” T-Mobile Rises on Report SoftBank Open to Sprint Combination.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-17/t-mobile-rises-on-report-softbank-wants-to-discuss-sprint-deal

 

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Letter to Shareholders, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

will affect business conditions and investor sentiment, likely producing periods of volatility in the markets. The strategy of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund is based on fundamental analysis of individual businesses, not macroeconomic forecasts. This approach has served us well over the years.

Thank you for your support of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund. Remember that you can review additional information about your portfolio at www.thornburg.com/global.

Best wishes for a great summer.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO
Brian McMahon    W. Vinson Walden, CFA
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager
Chief Investment Officer    Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     10-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

          

Without sales charge

     13.63     8.58     12.89     7.38     10.00

With sales charge

     8.52     6.93     11.85     6.89     9.53

Class C Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

          

Without sales charge

     12.83     7.76     12.03     6.57     9.16

With sales charge

     11.83     7.76     12.03     6.57     9.16

Class I Shares (Incep: 7/28/06)

     14.05     8.98     13.35     7.88     10.51

Class R3 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     13.48     8.41     12.76     —         6.38

Class R4 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     13.60     8.51     12.88     —         6.47

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/08)

     14.06     8.97     13.34     —         6.93

MSCI All Country World Index (Since 7/28/06)

     15.04     5.08     8.37     4.00     5.19

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R3, R4, and R5 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.35%; C shares, 2.09%; I shares, 0.99%; R3 shares, 2.01%; R4 shares, 1.66%; and R5 shares, 1.07%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: R3 shares, 1.50%; R4 shares, 1.40%; and R5 shares, 0.99%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund’s I shares earned the Investor’s Business Daily Best Mutual Funds 2017 Award, ranking first among 438 International Stock funds for 10-year average annual total returns. The awards recognize top-notch funds that beat benchmark indices (MSCI EAFE Index for Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund) in each of the one-, three-, five-, and 10-year periods, through December 31, 2016.

Glossary

The MSCI All Country (AC) World Index is a market capitalization weighted index that is representative of the market structure of 46 developed and emerging market countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index is an unmanaged index. It is a generally accepted benchmark for major overseas markets. Index weightings represent the relative capitalizations of the major overseas developed markets on a U.S. dollar adjusted basis. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average is the leading index of Japanese stocks. It is a price-weighted index comprised of Japan’s top 225 blue-chip companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The EURO STOXX 50 Index provides a blue-chip representation of supersector leaders in the Eurozone. The index covers 50 stocks from 11 countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Basis Point (bp) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

P/E – Price/Earnings ratio (P/E ratio) is a valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its per-share earnings. P/E equals a company’s market value per share divided by earnings per share. Forecasted P/E is not intended to be a forecast of the fund’s future performance.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types from issuers around the world.

The Fund pursues its investment goals by investing primarily in a broad range of equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, real estate investment trusts, other equity trusts, and partnership interests. The Fund may invest in any stock or other equity security which the investment advisor believes may assist the Fund in pursuing its goals, including smaller companies with market capitalizations of less than $500 million. The Fund may also invest in debt obligations of any kind.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

LOGO

ASSET STRUCTURE

 

LOGO

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     6.3

Aena S.A.

     5.4

T-Mobile US, Inc.

     5.3

Altice N.V.

     5.2

Alphabet, Inc. Class A

     4.6

Barratt Developments plc

     4.2

Baidu, Inc. ADR

     4.1

Citigroup, Inc.

     4.1

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

     3.8

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     3.5

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objective.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Consumer Discretionary

     20.1

Information Technology

     15.6

Telecommunication Services

     14.3

Financials

     13.5

Industrials

     13.4

Consumer Staples

     6.3

Materials

     4.5

Energy

     3.0

Health Care

     1.9

Real Estate

     1.7

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     5.7

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Telecommunication Services

     14.3

Transportation

     11.3

Software & Services

     10.5

Consumer Services

     7.3

Banks

     6.5

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     6.3

Media

     5.2

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     5.1

Materials

     4.5

Consumer Durables & Apparel

    
4.2

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

(percent of equity holdings)

 

United States

     44.2

Netherlands

     13.3

United Kingdom

     10.8

China

     8.0

Spain

     7.9

Ireland

     5.3

India

     2.9

France

     2.8

South Korea

     2.4

Australia

     1.5

Switzerland

     0.7

Brazil

     0.1

 

* The country assignment of each equity holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 94.30%

     

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — 3.43%

     

Auto Components — 3.43%

     

Delphi Automotive plc

     874,608      $ 70,397,198  
     

 

 

 
        70,397,198  
     

 

 

 

BANKS — 6.47%

     

Banks — 6.47%

     

Citigroup, Inc.

     1,396,099        83,514,642  

ING Groep N.V.

     3,257,752        49,245,982  
     

 

 

 
        132,760,624  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 2.04%

     

Construction & Engineering — 2.04%

     

Ferrovial SA

     2,094,140        41,910,368  
     

 

 

 
        41,910,368  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 4.17%

     

Household Durables — 4.17%

     

Barratt Developments plc

     12,495,145        85,555,520  
     

 

 

 
        85,555,520  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 7.34%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 7.34%

     

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     13,131,814        71,898,435  

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

     687,295        78,770,880  
     

 

 

 
        150,669,315  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 3.86%

     

Capital Markets — 0.68%

     

UBS Group AG

     875,012        14,003,337  

Consumer Finance — 3.18%

     

Capital One Financial Corp.

     752,959        65,251,427  
     

 

 

 
        79,254,764  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 3.04%

     

Energy Equipment & Services — 0.29%

     

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     88,323        5,879,662  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.75%

     2,780,872        56,555,318  
     

 

 

 

a Reliance Industries Ltd.

        62,434,980  
     

 

 

 
     

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 6.32%

     

Food Products — 6.32%

     

BRF SA

     179,116        2,209,055  

Mondelez International, Inc.

     1,633,895        70,388,197  

The Kraft Heinz Co.

     628,676        57,090,067  
     

 

 

 
        129,687,319  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 0.31%

     

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.31%

     95,880        6,319,451  
     

 

 

 

a Express Scripts Holding Company

        6,319,451  
     

 

 

 
     

INSURANCE — 3.21%

     

Insurance — 3.21%

     

NN Group NV

     2,023,563        65,809,086  
     

 

 

 
        65,809,086  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 4.48%

     

Chemicals — 3.05%

     

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     2,132,086        62,576,724  

Metals & Mining — 1.43%

     

Mineral Resources Ltd.

     3,581,222        29,412,566  
     

 

 

 
        91,989,290  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 5.16%

     

Media — 5.16%

     

a Altice N.V.

     4,684,193        105,963,424  
     

 

 

 
        105,963,424  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 1.63%

 

  

Pharmaceuticals — 1.63%

     

Allergan plc

     140,340        33,530,033  
     

 

 

 
        33,530,033  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
     VALUE  

REAL ESTATE — 1.68%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.68%

     

Colony Northstar, Inc.

     2,669,495      $ 34,463,180  
     

 

 

 
        34,463,180  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 10.47%

     

Information Technology Services — 1.77%

     

a InterXion Holding NV

     918,302        36,328,027  

Internet Software & Services — 8.70%

     

a Alphabet, Inc. Class A

     111,727        94,722,151  

a Baidu, Inc. ADR

     486,264        83,890,265  
     

 

 

 
        214,940,443  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 5.11%

     

Communications Equipment — 2.89%

     

a EchoStar Corp.

     1,042,709        59,382,278  

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 2.22%

     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     24,720        45,536,260  
     

 

 

 
        104,918,538  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 14.26%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 8.95%

     

a Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     2,252,087        128,864,418  

a SFR Group SA

     1,742,121        54,806,998  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 5.31%

     

a T-Mobile US, Inc.

     1,686,958        108,960,617  
     

 

 

 
        292,632,033  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 11.32%

     

Airlines — 5.90%

     4,095,758        52,649,981  

easyJet plc

     

a Ryanair Holdings plc ADR

     826,432        68,577,327  

Transportation Infrastructure — 5.42%

     

Aena S.A.

     702,724        111,175,442  
     

 

 

 
        232,402,750  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $1,537,812,017)

        1,935,638,316  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.73%

     

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     11,763,679        117,636,793  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $117,636,793)

        117,636,793  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.03% (Cost $1,655,448,810)

      $ 2,053,275,109  

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.03)%

        (629,524
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 2,052,645,583  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates - Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

   SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
     GROSS
ADDITIONS
     GROSS
REDUCTIONS
     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
MARCH 31,
2017
     MARKET
VALUE
MARCH 31,
2017
     INVESTMENT
INCOME
     REALIZED
GAIN
(LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     8,109,038        25,815,534        22,160,893        11,763,679      $ 117,636,793      $ 397,201      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated
issuers - 5.73% of net assets

 

         $ 117,636,793      $ 397,201      $ —    
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017, (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $1,537,812,017)

   $ 1,935,638,316  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $117,636,793)

     117,636,793  

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $5)

     5  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     9,350,343  

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,993,418  

Dividends receivable

     2,097,462  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     80,983  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,066,797,320  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     87,424  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     7,726,680  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     2,082,877  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     1,886,710  

Deferred taxes payable (Note 2)

     1,683,300  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     684,746  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     14,151,737  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 2,052,645,583  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 502,048  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     396,085,899  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (208,340,815

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,864,398,451  
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,052,645,583  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017, (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share
($394,301,468 applicable to 14,030,948 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 28.10  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     1.32  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $                29.42  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share*
($359,554,883 applicable to 13,230,403 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 27.18  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($1,197,920,056 applicable to 42,524,185 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 28.17  
  

 

 

 

Class R3 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($10,896,518 applicable to 391,631 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 27.82  
  

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($23,451,565 applicable to 842,241 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 27.84  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($66,521,093 applicable to 2,358,961 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 28.20  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $111,519)

   $ 17,320,763  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     397,201  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     17,717,964  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     7,733,776  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     259,951  

Class C Shares

     221,244  

Class I Shares

     265,259  

Class R3 Shares

     6,580  

Class R4 Shares

     14,008  

Class R5 Shares

     15,885  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     519,158  

Class C Shares

     1,766,993  

Class R3 Shares

     26,411  

Class R4 Shares

     28,017  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     283,525  

Class C Shares

     225,687  

Class I Shares

     567,998  

Class R3 Shares

     19,509  

Class R4 Shares

     38,605  

Class R5 Shares

     87,518  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     18,769  

Class C Shares

     13,354  

Class I Shares

     48,270  

Class R3 Shares

     7,783  

Class R4 Shares

     8,212  

Class R5 Shares

     8,798  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     139,260  

Professional fees

     45,932  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     34,010  

Trustee fees

     41,308  

Other expenses

     212,676  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     12,658,496  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (271,030
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     12,387,466  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 5,330,498  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

   $ (14,320,414

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     27,382,999  

Foreign currency transactions

     (121,604
  

 

 

 
     12,940,981  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $ 1,683,300)

     218,908,147  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     1,023,665  

Foreign currency translations

     31,370  
  

 

 

 
     219,963,182  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     232,904,163  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 238,234,661  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 5,330,498     $ 24,603,881  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

     12,940,981       (152,227,669

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred taxes payable, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

     219,963,182       156,517,976  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     238,234,661       28,894,188  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     (918,004     (3,010,113

Class C Shares

     (156,914      

Class I Shares

     (4,598,694     (13,341,341

Class R3 Shares

     (19,940     (36,643

Class R4 Shares

     (50,699     (110,179

Class R5 Shares

     (270,665     (1,174,656

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (98,393,088     (110,083,884

Class C Shares

     (42,048,088     (7,662,535

Class I Shares

     72,240,630       (293,034,015

Class R3 Shares

     (1,019,955     1,433,669  

Class R4 Shares

     (687,633     8,050,573  

Class R5 Shares

     (1,445,967     (48,461,226
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     160,865,644       (438,536,162

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     1,891,779,939       2,330,316,101  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 2,052,645,583     $ 1,891,779,939  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 502,048     $ 1,186,466  

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and debt securities of all types from issuers around the world.

The Fund currently offers six classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”), and Retirement Classes (“Class R3,” “Class R4,” and “Class R5”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I and Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R3 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear both a service fee and distribution fee, (v) Class R4 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but bear a service fee, and (vi) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 1,655,781,963  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 410,509,713  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (13,016,568
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 397,493,145  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $301,466. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $133,084,576. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $18,965,104, (of which $18,965,104 are short-term and $0 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire, but are required to be utilized to offset future gains prior to the utilization of losses generated prior to October 1, 2011.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $65,016,060 generated prior to October 1, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards expire September 30, 2018.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing

price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of

 

Semi-Annual Report    19


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 1,935,638,316     $ 1,935,638,316      $ —       $  —    

Short Term Investments

     117,636,793       117,636,793        —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 2,053,275,109     $ 2,053,275,109      $ —       $ —    

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ 1,993,418     $ —        $ 1,993,418     $ —    

Liabilities

         

Other Financial Instruments**

         

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (2,082,877   $ —        $ (2,082,877   $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.875

Next $500 million

     0.825  

Next $500 million

     0.775  

Next $500 million

     0.725  

Over $2 billion

     0.675  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.802% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $34,010 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $20,752 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $15,426 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may reimburse to the Advisor an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R3, and Class R4 shares of the Fund for payments made by the Advisor to securities dealers and other financial institutions to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

and R5 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C and Class R3 shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C and Class R3 shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and an annual rate of up to .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R3 shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $149,259 for Class I shares, $26,163 for Class R3 shares, $27,384 for Class R4 shares, and $68,224 for Class R5 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 2.23%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,548,219     $ 40,847,954       8,325,065     $ 206,319,481  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     32,274       851,742       110,072       2,763,766  

Shares repurchased

     (5,343,689     (140,092,784     (13,183,729     (319,167,131
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,763,196   $ (98,393,088     (4,748,592   $ (110,083,884
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     912,049     $ 23,422,105       4,803,724     $ 115,763,249  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     5,507       140,551       —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (2,585,098     (65,610,744     (5,248,474     (123,425,784
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,667,542   $ (42,048,088     (444,750   $ (7,662,535
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     9,821,601     $ 263,013,467       18,934,040     $ 468,189,151  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     147,035       3,934,986       471,633       11,765,280  

Shares repurchased

     (7,381,612     (194,707,823     (31,876,944     (772,988,446
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,587,024     $ 72,240,630       (12,471,271   $ (293,034,015
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class R3 Shares

        

Shares sold

     54,445     $ 1,418,619       305,984     $ 7,356,605  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     409       10,680       773       19,074  

Shares repurchased

     (94,886     (2,449,254     (244,734     (5,942,010
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (40,032   $ (1,019,955     62,023     $ 1,433,669  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4 Shares

        

Shares sold

     282,889     $ 7,613,447       659,749     $ 16,156,222  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     1,419       37,062       3,301       81,175  

Shares repurchased

     (309,973     (8,338,142     (339,232     (8,186,824
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (25,665   $ (687,633     323,818     $ 8,050,573  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     328,072     $ 8,684,096       1,385,031     $ 34,352,393  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     9,865       264,006       46,737       1,162,738  

Shares repurchased

     (390,135     (10,394,069     (3,446,732     (83,976,357
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (52,198   $ (1,445,967     (2,014,964   $ (48,461,226
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $276,445,205 and $358,949,853, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $569,860,908. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017

 
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION    BUY/SELL    CONTRACT
AMOUNT
     CONTRACT
VALUE DATE
     VALUE
USD
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 

Australian Dollar

   Buy      2,143,400        05/01/2017        1,636,765      $ 21,844      $ —    

Australian Dollar

   Buy      2,211,400        05/01/2017        1,688,692        16,343        —    

Australian Dollar

   Buy      3,606,300        05/01/2017        2,753,879        —          (11,287

Australian Dollar

   Buy      3,758,500        05/01/2017        2,870,104        —          (29,508

Australian Dollar

   Sell      42,016,700        05/01/2017        32,085,219        —          (417,904

Euro

   Sell      377,156,500        05/15/2017        403,099,524        1,685,199        —    

Great Britain Pound

   Sell      11,918,000        04/10/2017        14,934,111        80,841        —    

Great Britain Pound

   Buy      22,065,900        04/10/2017        27,650,159        80,582        —    

Great Britain Pound

   Buy      8,199,500        04/10/2017        10,274,563        68,522        —    

Great Britain Pound

   Sell      14,123,500        04/10/2017        17,697,761        —          (66,690

Great Britain Pound

   Sell      18,971,500        04/10/2017        23,772,653        —          (245,717

Great Britain Pound

   Sell      67,645,800        04/10/2017        84,765,050        —          (1,154,165

Swiss Franc

   Sell      6,825,100        06/30/2017        6,849,534        40,087        —    

Swiss Franc

   Buy      7,070,100        04/03/2017        7,058,454        —          (42,536

Swiss Franc

   Sell      7,070,100        04/03/2017        7,058,454        —          (115,070
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ 1,993,418      $ (2,082,877
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

            $ (89,459
                 

 

 

 

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under that agreement, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for purposes of the disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017
ASSET DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

   Assets - Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts    $  1,993,418
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $(2,082,877)
     

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, and because all of the Fund’s outstanding currency forward contracts are with SSB, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s assets which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017 is $0, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $89,459. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 27,382,999    $ 27,382,999
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
     TOTAL    FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 1,023,665    $ 1,023,665

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, real estate investment trusts, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS    

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

 

UNLESS

OTHERWISE
NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE
FISCAL

YEARS

ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING

OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED  &
UNREALIZED

GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
   

TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS

  DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET
VALUE
END OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
   

TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)

  PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE (%)(a)
    NET ASSETS
AT END OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 24.90       0.06       3.20     3.26     (0.06   —       (0.06   $28.10     0.48 (e)      1.37 (e)      1.37 (e)      1.37 (e)    13.10     15.32     $ 394,301  

2016(c)

  $ 24.41       0.25       0.38     0.63     (0.14   —       (0.14   $24.90     1.02       1.35       1.35       1.35     2.57     37.11     $ 443,072  

2015(c)

  $ 23.74       (0.11     0.78     0.67     —       —       —       $24.41     (0.42     1.32       1.32       1.32     2.82     45.41     $ 550,327  

2014(c)

  $ 19.72       (0.03     4.13     4.10     (0.08   —       (0.08   $23.74     (0.15     1.41       1.41       1.41     20.85     60.29     $ 207,227  

2013(c)

  $ 15.97       0.11       3.79     3.90     (0.15   —       (0.15   $19.72     0.60       1.46       1.46       1.46     24.50     66.12     $ 96,855  

2012(c)

  $ 13.15       0.14       2.89     3.03     (0.21   —       (0.21   $15.97     0.94       1.49       1.49       1.49     23.22     66.07     $ 77,103  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 24.13       (0.03     3.09     3.06     (0.01   —       (0.01   $27.18     (0.27 )(e)      2.11 (e)      2.11 (e)      2.11 (e)    12.69     15.32     $ 359,555  

2016

  $ 23.70       0.07       0.36     0.43     —       —       —       $24.13     0.29       2.09       2.09       2.09     1.81     37.11     $ 359,426  

2015

  $ 23.23       (0.31     0.78     0.47     —       —       —       $23.70     (1.20     2.10       2.10       2.10     2.02     45.41     $ 363,615  

2014

  $ 19.38       (0.20     4.07     3.87     (0.02   —       (0.02   $23.23     (0.92     2.17       2.17       2.17     19.96     60.29     $ 143,506  

2013

  $ 15.69       (0.03     3.72     3.69     —       —       —       $19.38     (0.18     2.22       2.22       2.22     23.52     66.12     $ 87,808  

2012

  $ 12.98       0.02       2.84     2.86     (0.15   —       (0.15   $15.69     0.17       2.27       2.27       2.27     22.21     66.07     $ 76,738  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 24.96       0.11       3.21     3.32     (0.11   —       (0.11   $28.17     0.84 (e)      0.99 (e)      0.99 (e)      1.02 (e)    13.34     15.32     $ 1,197,920  

2016

  $ 24.53       0.34       0.37     0.71     (0.28   —       (0.28   $24.96     1.39       0.99       0.99       0.99     2.91     37.11     $ 996,970  

2015

  $ 23.79       (0.02     0.77     0.75     (0.01   —       (0.01   $24.53     (0.08     0.97       0.97       0.98     3.17     45.41     $ 1,285,609  

2014

  $ 19.74       0. 06       4.15     4.21     (0.16   —       (0.16   $23.79     0.26       0.99       0.99       1.08     21.39     60.29     $ 453,511  

2013

  $ 16.06       0.19       3.80     3.99     (0.31   —       (0.31   $19.74     1.07       0.99       0.99       1.11     25.08     66.12     $ 249,283  

2012

  $ 13.20       0.21       2.90     3.11     (0.25   —       (0.25   $16.06     1.44       0.99       0.99       1.21     23.82     66.07     $ 169,384  

CLASS R3 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 24.66       0.04       3.17     3.21     (0.05   —       (0.05   $27.82     0.34 (e)      1.50 (e)      1.50 (e)      2.00 (e)    13.03     15.32     $ 10,897  

2016

  $ 24.18       0.20       0.38     0.58     (0.10   —       (0.10   $24.66     0.84       1.50       1.50       2.01     2.38     37.11     $ 10,645  

2015

  $ 23.55       (0.15     0.78     0.63     —       —       —       $24.18     (0.58     1.50       1.50       2.15     2.68     45.41     $ 8,936  

2014

  $ 19.55       (0.06     4.11     4.05     (0.05   —       (0.05   $23.55     (0.26     1.50       1.50       2.59     20.75     60.29     $ 2,182  

2013

  $ 15.91       0.11       3.74     3.85     (0.21   —       (0.21   $19.55     0.60       1.49       1.49       3.41     24.37     66.12     $ 1,653  

2012

  $ 13.11       0.11       2.90     3.01     (0.21   —       (0.21   $15.91     0.75       1.50       1.50       9.01 (d)    23.22     66.07     $ 894  

CLASS R4 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 24.67       0.06       3.17     3.23     (0.06   —       (0.06   $27.84     0.43 (e)      1.40 (e)      1.40 (e)      1.64 (e)    13.10     15.32     $ 23,452  

2016

  $ 24.22       0.24       0.35     0.59     (0.14   —       (0.14   $24.67     0.98       1.40       1.40       1.66     2.45     37.11     $ 21,415  

2015

  $ 23.57       (0.13     0.78     0.65     —       —       —       $24.22     (0.51     1.40       1.40       1.76     2.76     45.41     $ 13,175  

2014

  $ 19.59       (0.03     4.10     4.07     (0.09   —       (0.09   $23.57     (0.14     1.40       1.40       2.23     20.82     60.29     $ 4,462  

2013

  $ 15.90       0.12       3.76     3.88     (0.19   —       (0.19   $19.59     0.68       1.40       1.40       2.76     24.57     66.12     $ 2,161  

2012

  $ 13.09       0.15       2.88     3.03     (0.22   —       (0.22   $15.90     1.05       1.40       1.40       3.72     23.36     66.07     $ 1,329  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 24.99       0.11       3.21     3.32     (0.11   —       (0.11   $28.20     0.85 (e)      0.99 (e)      0.99 (e)      1.20 (e)    13.32     15.32     $ 66,521  

2016

  $ 24.55       0.34       0.37     0.71     (0.27   —       (0.27   $24.99     1.38       0.99       0.99       1.07     2.91     37.11     $ 60,252  

2015

  $ 23.81       (0.03     0.78     0.75     (0.01   —       (0.01   $24.55     (0.11     0.98       0.98       1.02     3.17     45.41     $ 108,654  

2014

  $ 19.76       0.06       4.15     4.21     (0.16   —       (0.16   $23.81     0.26       0.99       0.99       1.10     21.36     60.29     $ 74,212  

2013

  $ 16.07       0.18       3.82     4.00     (0.31   —       (0.31   $19.76     1.03       0.99       0.99       1.15     25.13     66.12     $ 49,023  

2012

  $ 13.21       0.21       2.90     3.11     (0.25   —       (0.25   $16.07     1.44       0.99       0.99       1.15     23.80     66.07     $ 50,327  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(e) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,131.01      $ 7.29  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,018.09      $ 6.90  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,126.90      $ 11.19  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,014.41      $ 10.60  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,133.39      $ 5.26  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.98  

CLASS R3 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,130.29      $ 7.97  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.44      $ 7.55  

CLASS R4 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,131.04      $ 7.44  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.95      $ 7.04  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,133.21      $ 5.27  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.00      $ 4.99  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.37%; C: 2.11%; I: 0.99%; R3: 1.50%; R4: 1.40%; R5: 0.99%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task — our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

 

To receive shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxy statements electronically, go to www.thornburg.com/edelivery.

 

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

LOGO

 

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH1411


LOGO

 


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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Developing World Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     9  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     14  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     26  

Expense Example

     28  

Other Information

     29  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     30  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   THDAX    885-216-408

Class C

   THDCX    885-216-507

Class I

   THDIX    885-216-606

Class R5

   THDRX    885-216-846

Class R6

   TDWRX    885-216-838

Class I, R5, and R6 shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

Funds invested in a smaller number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

 

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Letter to Shareholders   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

April 17, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

At the start of this semi-annual period last October 1, global markets were still generally weak and risk appetite tepid. But a bullish shift was just starting to take shape as developed world economic data, particularly in Europe, began to diverge from the then-prevailing “secular stagnation” meme. China’s contribution to market anxiety over deflationary pressures also began to abate after its producer price data turned positive in September for the first time in five years. That, in turn, helped soothe concerns about its slowing economy amid a transition to more consumer-driven from investment-led growth. Fears about the impact of the U.S. general election in November and an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December still undercut emerging market performance in the last leg of 2016, but it nonetheless turned out to be a banner year for emerging market equities.

Although the Fed did indeed hike its key interest rate a quarter-point in December, and raised it again in March this year, worries that capital would fly from emerging markets for dollar-based assets have so far proven unfounded. Investors have focused more on the global reflation trade, with the rebound in world economic growth led by emerging markets. Meanwhile, developing country stocks continued to race higher, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index gaining 11.5% in the first quarter of 2017, more than matching the 11.2% advance for all of calendar 2016.

Much of last year’s emerging market gains were driven narrowly by commodities and energy prices, primarily in Brazil and Russia. Moreover, developing world corporate earnings were generally lagging the rebound in emerging market share prices and valuation multiples. More defensive sectors even declined as investors shifted toward cyclically focused sectors, including technology and financials. Given our preference for free cash flow generative, less leveraged stocks, we typically lag in strong cyclical upswings. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Thornburg Developing World Fund returned 0.29% for the Class A shares (without sales charge), under-performing the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which returned 6.80% in the period.

As we have pointed out, we aim to outperform over full market cycles, and with lower volatility, by compounding off a higher base of downside protection following inevitable downturns.

In the six months through March 31, 2017, our top contributors included Samsung Electronics; Galaxy Entertainment; Itau Unibanco; Novatek; and Reliance Industries. Samsung rose thanks to better-than-expected end-market fundamentals and increased pressure to restructure into a more transparent organization, while increasing cash return to shareholders. Galaxy Entertainment rebounded on a recovery in gross gaming revenue, amid a greater focus on Macau’s mass market segment and optimism in its property development pipeline. Itau Unibanco, Brazil’s premier private sector bank, climbed as growth expectations improved and it signaled that a peak in non-performing loans may be at hand. Russian oil and gas producer Novatek rebounded with improved sentiment and energy prices. Lastly, India’s Reliance Industries Limited gained as its significant investments in what is now the country’s largest 4G network is showing signs of monetization, with many millions of new clients joining the network. Reliance also benefited from the rise in energy prices late last year.

The main detractors in the six-month period were Amorepacific; Liberty Global; CT Environmental Group; PT Matahari Department Store; and GT Capital. South Korean cosmetics maker Amorepacific declined as geopolitical tensions between China and South Korea rose, prompting a reduction in Chinese leisure travel to South Korea and investor concerns about a retrenchment in Chinese spending on Amorepacific products. Liberty Global plc LiLAK is a Latin America-focused telecom and cable operator that is part of the Liberty Global group. It declined after reporting much-lower-than expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) following the closure of a recent acquisition, sparking concerns the company had overpaid for an asset with limited growth. We sold the stock. Chinese wastewater utility CT Environmental Group was the target of a short-seller attack launched the night before Thanksgiving. Although we believe the allegations weren’t well established and the shares have begun to slowly recover, its troubles may not be over, so we sold the shares. Indonesia’s PT Matahari Department Store fell on concerns about increasing competition in its apparel segment and weaker-than-expected 2017 guidance. GT Capital, an investment holding company based in the Philippines, declined with the Philippine peso due to concerns around margin pressure in its Toyota Motors subsidiary, which imports some parts from other markets.

We remain optimistic about the accelerating economic recovery in emerging markets and the growing breadth of the rebound in earnings across sectors in developing countries. Earnings revisions are for the most part positive, and not just in the most cyclically sensitive sectors. Although commodities and energy prices bounced back in 2016 and contributed to a recovery in global inflation later in the year, price pressures are hardly threatening, keeping the specter of aggressive central

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

 

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

bank monetary tightening at bay, certainly in the near term. We believe this is a favorable environment for our disciplined, bottom-up investment process, as country and sector stock correlations ebb.

Thank you for investing alongside us in Thornburg Developing World Fund.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO    LOGO   
Ben Kirby, CFA    Charlie Wilson, PhD   
Portfolio Manager    Portfolio Manager   
Managing Director    Managing Director   

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

      1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

        

Without sales charge

     7.53     -2.91     1.95     5.07

With sales charge

     2.68     -4.38     1.01     4.41

Class C Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

        

Without sales charge

     6.63     -3.64     1.17     4.32

With sales charge

     5.63     -3.64     1.17     4.32

Class I Shares (Incep: 12/16/09)

     7.94     -2.49     2.42     5.60

Class R5 Shares (Incep: 2/1/13)

     7.89     -2.48     —         0.17

Class R6 Shares (Incep: 2/1/13)

     8.03     -2.38     —         0.27

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

(Since 12/16/09)

     17.22     1.18     0.81     2.19

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains as well as applicable sales charges. Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I, R5, and R6 shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 1.57%; C shares, 2.34%; I shares, 1.16%; R5 shares, 1.75%; R6 shares, 1.17%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: I shares, 1.09%; R5 shares, 1.09%; R6 shares, 0.99%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 23 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

EBITDA – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. An approximate measure of a company’s operating cash flow based on data from the company’s income statement.

Multiple – A valuation multiple reflects an investment’s market value relative to some key metric. Price to earnings ratio (P/E) is a commonly used multiple. It’s calculated by dividing a stock’s price by the company’s earnings per share.

Producer Price Index (PPI) – Measures the average change over time in selling price received by domestic producers for their goods and services. The prices included in the PPI are from the first commercial transaction for many products and some services.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities and debt obligations of developing country issuers. A developing country issuer is a company or sovereign entity that is domiciled or otherwise tied economically to one or more developing countries. The Fund expects that investments in the Fund’s portfolio normally will be weighted in favor of equity securities.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

LOGO

BASKET STRUCTURE

 

LOGO

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     4.6

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR

     4.3

HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR

     4.0

AIA Group Ltd.

     4.0

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     3.5

Baidu, Inc. ADR

     2.9

Sanlam Ltd.

     2.6

Facebook, Inc.

     2.5

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

     2.5

ITC Ltd.

     2.3

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Financials

     26.0

Information Technology

     24.0

Consumer Staples

     11.9

Consumer Discretionary

     8.7

Energy

     5.4

Real Estate

     5.1

Health Care

     4.8

Industrials

     4.8

Telecommunication Services

     3.4

Materials

     0.9

Utilities

     0.8

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     4.2

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Software & Services

     16.8

Banks

     15.8

Insurance

     6.6

Technology Hardware & Equipment

     5.8

Energy

     5.4

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     5.3

Real Estate

     5.1

Food & Staples Retailing

     3.9

Diversified Financials

     3.5

Telecommunication Services

     3.4

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objective.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

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Fund Summary, Continued

  

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

(percent of equity holdings)

 

China

     22.3

India

     15.0

Brazil

     9.6

Hong Kong

     8.5

South Korea

     8.5

Mexico

     4.9

United States

     4.9

Indonesia

     3.8

Russia

     3.5

South Africa

     3.2

Taiwan

     2.6

Netherlands

     2.3

Turkey

     2.0

United Arab Emirates

     2.0

Philippines

     1.9

Thailand

     1.9

United Kingdom

     1.8

Switzerland

     1.3

 

* The country assignment of each equity holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived. The Advisor may deem certain issuers to be developing country issuers, as defined in the Fund’s prospectus, even if those issuers have country exposure in a developed country.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 95.84%

     

BANKS — 15.80%

     

Banks — 15.80%

     

Citigroup, Inc.

     380,009      $ 22,732,139  

Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V.

     2,601,082        14,968,317  

HDFC Bank Ltd.

     461,970        10,507,532  

HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR

     411,368        30,943,101  

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

     2,928,400        25,184,240  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA ADR

     1,235,128        14,907,995  

PT Bank Central Asia

     19,176,294        23,816,567  

Siam Commercial Bank plc

     3,981,229        18,885,131  
     

 

 

 
        161,945,022  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 0.59%

     

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.59%

     

CJ Corp.

     39,110        6,085,255  
     

 

 

 
        6,085,255  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 1.00%

     

Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.00%

     

Valid Solucoes e Servicos SA

     1,414,458        10,211,062  
     

 

 

 
        10,211,062  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 1.92%

     

Household Durables — 1.92%

     

Coway Co., Ltd.

     229,331        19,727,839  
     

 

 

 
        19,727,839  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.74%

     

Diversified Consumer Services — 1.58%

     

Kroton Educacional S.A.

     3,818,550        16,198,283  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.16%

     

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     2,174,839        11,907,534  
     

 

 

 
        28,105,817  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 3.53%

     

Capital Markets — 1.73%

     

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

     704,831        17,739,811  

Diversified Financial Services — 1.80%

     

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

     809,233        18,466,802  
     

 

 

 
        36,206,613  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 5.44%

     

Energy Equipment & Services — 2.23%

     

Schlumberger Ltd.

     292,182        22,819,414  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.21%

     

NovaTek OAO-GDR Reg S

     116,653        14,523,298  

a Reliance Industries Ltd.

     906,097        18,427,531  
     

 

 

 
        55,770,243  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 3.88%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 3.88%

     

BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S.

     1,303,631        20,050,619  

Magnit PJSC GDR

     516,348        19,724,494  
     

 

 

 
        39,775,113  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 5.27%

     

Beverages — 0.90%

     

Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd.

     164,666        9,232,267  

Food Products — 1.02%

     

Grupo Lala, S.A.B. de C.V.

     5,776,187        10,483,507  

Tobacco — 3.35%

     

ITC Ltd.

     5,516,046        23,848,925  

KT&G Corp.

     120,471        10,503,373  
     

 

 

 
        54,068,072  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT
     VALUE  

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 1.75%

     

Health Care Providers & Services — 1.75%

     

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.

     2,114,393      $ 4,568,807  

Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd.

     2,875,932        13,340,712  
     

 

 

 
        17,909,519  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 2.77%

     

Personal Products — 2.77%

     

AmorePacific Corp.

     42,715        10,714,081  

Unilever N.V.

     354,829        17,627,905  
     

 

 

 
        28,341,986  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 6.64%

     

Insurance — 6.64%

     

AIA Group Ltd.

     6,493,387        40,941,384  

Sanlam Ltd.

     5,395,144        27,091,836  
     

 

 

 
        68,033,220  
     

 

 

 

MATERIALS — 0.87%

     

Metals & Mining — 0.87%

     

Vedanta Ltd.

     2,107,584        8,948,347  
     

 

 

 
        8,948,347  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 2.66%

     

Media — 2.66%

     

a IMAX China Holding, Inc.

     2,827,760        14,554,513  

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

     1,546,333        12,752,157  
     

 

 

 
        27,306,670  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 3.09%

 

  

Pharmaceuticals — 1.87%

     

a,b China Animal Healthcare Ltd.

     35,787,582        920,996  

Hypermarcas SA

     1,967,958        18,229,982  

Novartis AG ADR

     168,242        12,495,333  
     

 

 

 
        31,646,311  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 5.09%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.19%

     

Fibra Uno Administracion S.A. de C.V.

     13,103,603        22,403,628  

Real Estate Management & Development — 2.90%

     

China Resources Land Ltd.

     3,697,015        9,990,004  

Emaar Properties PJSC

     9,949,310        19,774,555  
     

 

 

 
        52,168,187  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 1.33%

     

Multiline Retail — 1.33%

     

Matahari Department Store Tbk

     13,832,886        13,676,656  
     

 

 

 
        13,676,656  
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 1.38%

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.38%

     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     2,277,820        14,188,283  
     

 

 

 
        14,188,283  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 16.85%

     

Information Technology Services — 1.74%

     

Cielo S.A.

     1,970,556        17,819,728  

Internet Software & Services — 14.23%

     

a Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR

     406,934        43,879,693  

a Baidu, Inc. ADR

     170,589        29,430,014  

a Facebook, Inc.

     180,180        25,594,569  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     1,637,663        46,949,922  

Software — 0.88%

     

Linx S.A.

     1,705,915        9,045,611  
     

 

 

 
        172,719,537  
     

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 5.81%

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 2.28%

     

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

     2,655,313        12,290,618  

Largan Precision Co., Ltd.

     70,241        11,065,403  

 

10    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Technology, Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 3.53%

     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     19,658      $ 36,211,643  
     

 

 

 
        59,567,664  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 3.41%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.63%

     

Bharti Infratel Ltd.

     3,341,168        16,712,272  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.78%

     

China Mobile Ltd.

     1,663,279        18,202,648  
     

 

 

 
        34,914,920  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 3.21%

     

Air Freight & Logistics — 1.32%

     

a ZTO Express (Cayman), Inc. ADR

     1,030,136        13,484,480  

Transportation Infrastructure — 1.89%

     

Shanghai International Air Co., Ltd.

     4,466,426        19,429,388  
     

 

 

 
        32,913,868  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 0.81%

     

Water Utilities — 0.81%

     

Cia Saneamento do Parana

     2,375,196        8,345,734  
     

 

 

 
        8,345,734  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $867,037,655)

        982,575,938  
     

 

 

 

RIGHTS — 0.00%

     

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES 0.00%

     

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.00%

     

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Rights

     6        2  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $0)

        2  
     

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.84%

     

c Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     4,959,991        49,599,909  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $49,599,909)

        49,599,909  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.68% (Cost $916,637,564)

      $ 1,032,175,849  

LIABILITIES NET OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.68)%

        (7,005,227
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 1,025,170,622  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Security currently fair valued by the Valuation and Pricing Committee using procedures approved by the Trustees’ Audit Committee.
c Investment in Affiliates - Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

   SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
     GROSS
ADDITIONS
     GROSS
REDUCTIONS
     SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH  31,

2017
     MARKET VALUE
MARCH  31,

2017
     INVESTMENT
INCOME
     REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     8,651,050        20,793,298        24,484,357        4,959,991      $ 49,599,909      $ 150,793      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 4.84% of net assets

 

            $ 49,599,909      $ 150,793      $ —    
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt
GDR    Global Depository Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report     11


Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $867,037,655)

   $ 982,575,940  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $49,599,909)

     49,599,909  

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $157,364)

     158,032  

Receivable for investments sold

     15,584,329  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     1,565,358  

Dividends receivable

     2,829,939  

Dividend reclaim receivable

     316,378  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     75,627  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,052,705,512  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     10,948,512  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     13,165,174  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     130,664  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     794,762  

Deferred taxes payable (Note 2)

     1,685,767  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     810,011  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     27,534,890  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,025,170,622  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (1,731,358

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     113,783,428  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (292,717,246

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     1,205,835,798  
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,025,170,622  
  

 

 

 

 

12     Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($124,253,581 applicable to 7,296,050 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 17.03  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.80  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 17.83  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($109,315,034 applicable to 6,730,175 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 16.24  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($737,738,843 applicable to 42,569,916 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 17.33  
  

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($5,272,714 applicable to 305,262 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 17.27  
  

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($48,590,450 applicable to 2,803,418 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 17.33  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    13


Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $878,749)

   $ 6,268,213  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     150,793  

Interest income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $21)

     996,975  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     7,415,981  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     5,130,917  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     90,666  

Class C Shares

     73,122  

Class I Shares

     193,265  

Class R5 Shares

     1,446  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     180,636  

Class C Shares

     582,774  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     112,413  

Class C Shares

     95,754  

Class I Shares

     353,309  

Class R5 Shares

     7,792  

Class R6 Shares

     3,335  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     10,667  

Class C Shares

     9,156  

Class I Shares

     25,583  

Class R5 Shares

     10,036  

Class R6 Shares

     10,027  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     449,075  

Professional fees

     42,128  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     8,608  

Trustee fees

     24,560  

Other expenses

     126,812  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     7,542,081  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (254,775

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (563,034
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     6,724,272  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 691,709  
  

 

 

 

 

14     Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Operations, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of realized capital gain taxes paid of $752,433)

   $ (33,584,325

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     804,783  

Foreign currency transactions

     (459,422
  

 

 

 
     (33,238,964
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $1,018,144)

     28,651,072  

Forward currency contracts (Note 7)

     943,248  

Foreign currency translations

     (1,741
  

 

 

 
     29,592,579  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

     (3,646,385
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (2,954,676
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    15


Statement of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

  

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

    

OPERATIONS

    

Net investment income

   $ 691,709     $ 5,848,787  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, capital gain taxes, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency transactions

     (33,238,964     (9,043,921

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred taxes payable, forward currency contracts, and foreign currency translations

     29,592,579       154,540,479  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (2,954,676     151,345,345  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

    

From net investment income

    

Class A Shares

     —         (343,296

Class I Shares

     (627,123     (4,899,868

Class R5 Shares

     (4,503     (35,207

Class R6 Shares

     (40,364     (276,797

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

    

Class A Shares

     (40,966,143     (61,310,070

Class C Shares

     (23,601,274     (36,759,558

Class I Shares

     (114,871,599     (267,526,805

Class R5 Shares

     (944,376     200,879  

Class R6 Shares

     (275,296     23,520,145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

     (184,285,354     (196,085,232

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of Period

     1,209,455,976       1,405,541,208  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 1,025,170,622     $ 1,209,455,976  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution in excess of net investment income

   $ (1,731,358   $ (1,751,077

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

16     Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Developing World Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on December 16, 2009. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers five classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class (“Class I”) and Retirement Classes (“Class R5” and “Class R6”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I and Class R5 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, (iv) Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, and (v) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

 

Semi-Annual Report    17


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 916,637,564  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 168,081,096  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (52,542,811
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 115,538,285  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis late year specified ordinary losses occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $2,393,848. For tax purposes, such losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $55,539,592. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had cumulative tax basis capital losses of $200,029,811, (of which $200,029,811 are short-term and $0 are long-term) generated after September 30, 2011, which may be carried forward to offset future capital gains. To the extent such carryforwards

 

18     Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

are used, capital gain distributions may be reduced to the extent provided by regulations. Such capital loss carryforwards do not expire.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

 

Semi-Annual Report    19


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL  3(a)  

Assets

        

Investments in Securities*

        

Common Stock(b)

   $ 982,575,940     $ 962,769,813     $ 18,885,131     $ 920,996  

Short Term Investments

     49,599,909       49,599,909       —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,032,175,849     $ 1,012,369,722     $ 18,885,131     $ 920,996  

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Spot Currency

   $ 61,060     $ 61,060     $ —       $ —    

Liabilities

        

Other Financial Instruments**

        

Forward Currency Contracts

   $ (130,664   $ —       $ (130,664   $ —    

Spot Currency

   $ (4,208   $ (4,208   $ —       $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.
(a) In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, a fair value determination was applied to a portfolio security characterized as a Level 3 investment at March 31, 2017. The valuation technique and unobservable input applied to value this portfolio security was a discount to the valuation determined by the Valuation and Pricing Committee due to a halt in trading of the security and lack of information and liquidity.
(b) At March 31, 2017, industry classifications for Common Stock in Levels 2 and 3 consist of $920,996 in Pharmaceuticals and $18,885,131 in Banks.

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

A rollforward of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended March 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

      COMMON STOCK     TOTAL(b)  

Beginning Balance 9/30/2016

   $ 2,306,972     $ 2,306,972  

Accrued Discounts (Premiums)

     —         —    

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     —         —    

Gross Purchases

     —         —    

Gross Sales

     —         —    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)(a)

     (1,385,976     (1,385,976

Transfers into Level 3

     —         —    

Transfers out of Level 3

     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance 3/31/2017

   $ 920,996     $ 920,996  

 

(a) Amount of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments recognized in income is included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to securities owned at March 31, 2017, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs, was ($1,385,976).
(b) Level 3 investments represent 0.09% of total net assets at the six months ended March 31, 2017. Significant fluctuations of the unobservable inputs applied to portfolio investments characterized as Level 3 could be expected to increase or decrease the fair value of these portfolio investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.975

Next $500 million

     0.925  

Next $500 million

     0.875  

Next $500 million

     0.825  

Over $2 billion

     0.775  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.944% of the Fund’s average net assets (before applicable management fee waiver of $563,034).

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $8,608 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services for the shareholders of each class of the Fund’s shares and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $5,356 from the sale of Class A shares, and collected contingent deferred sales charges aggregating $3,085 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Advisor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Advisor’s request an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I, Class R5, and Class R6 shares. The Advisor may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to .75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor voluntarily waived Fund level investment advisory fees of $563,034. The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $4,474 for Class A shares, $2,360 for Class C shares, $218,479 for Class I shares, $16,100 for Class R4 shares, and $13,362 for Class R6 shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 2.95%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     781,150     $ 12,731,767       3,308,344     $ 52,192,505  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         18,515       317,350  

Shares repurchased

     (3,300,082     (53,697,910     (7,300,644     (113,819,995
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,518,932   $ (40,966,143     (3,973,785   $ (61,310,140
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     297,909     $ 4,610,302       1,054,538     $ 15,948,557  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (1,818,546     (28,211,576     (3,507,682     (52,708,115
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,520,637   $ (23,601,274     (2,453,144   $ (36,759,558
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     7,814,391     $ 129,741,879       23,659,769     $ 375,895,310  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     32,864       571,178       262,131       4,510,533  

Shares repurchased

     (14,761,395     (245,184,656     (41,050,094     (647,932,648
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (6,914,140   $ (114,871,599     (17,128,194   $ (267,526,805
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares

        

Shares sold

     71,344     $ 1,176,414       154,398     $ 2,473,042  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     260       4,503       2,053       35,206  

Shares repurchased

     (127,289     (2,125,293     (147,926     (2,307,369
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (55,685   $ (944,376     8,525     $ 200,879  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares

        

Shares sold

     370,140     $ 6,119,400       2,141,556     $ 34,838,084  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     2,310       40,153       15,902       275,102  

Shares repurchased

     (386,288     (6,434,849     (720,421     (11,593,041
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (13,838   $ (275,296     1,437,037     $ 23,520,145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $423,825,923 and $583,760,365, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund’s principal exposure to derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815 was investment in foreign exchange contracts. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at a specified rate of exchange at an agreed upon future date. Foreign exchange contracts involve risks to the Fund, including the risk that a contract’s counterparty will not meet its obligations to the Fund, the risk that a change in a contract’s value may not correlate perfectly with the currency the contract was intended to track, and the risk that the Fund’s Advisor is unable to correctly implement its strategy in using a contract. In any such instance, the Fund may not achieve the intended benefit of entering into a contract, and may experience a loss.

The Fund entered into forward currency contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2017 in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, with the objective of purchasing foreign investments or with the intent of reducing the risk to the value of the Fund’s foreign investments from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. In each case these contracts have been initiated in conjunction with foreign investment transactions.

These contracts are accounted for by the Fund under ASC 815. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation on outstanding contracts are reported in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at each contract’s inception date. Net realized gain (loss) on contracts closed during the period, and changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding contracts are recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

The quarterly average value of open sell currency contracts for the six months ended March 31, 2017 was $95,959,909. Open buy currency contracts are entered into for the purpose of closing open sell currency contracts and the values are dependent upon the values of the open sell currency contracts to which they relate.

The following table displays the outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017:

 

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS TO BUY OR SELL AT MARCH 31, 2017

 
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION    BUY/SELL    CONTRACT
AMOUNT
     CONTRACT
VALUE DATE
     VALUE
USD
     UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
     UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
 

Chinese Yuan Renminbi

   Sell      632,381,300        05/16/2017        91,713,763      $ —        $ (130,664
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

               $ —        $ (130,664
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

               $ (130,664
              

 

 

    

 

 

 

The outstanding forward currency contracts in the foregoing table were entered into with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), pursuant to an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement. In the event of a default or termination under the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all outstanding forward currency contracts between the parties and to net any payment amounts under those contracts, resulting in a single net amount payable by one party to the other.

Because the ISDA Master Agreement with SSB does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities unless there has been an event of default or termination event under that agreement, the Fund does not net its outstanding forward currency contracts for purposes of the disclosure in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Instead the Fund recognizes the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on those forward currency contracts on a gross basis in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 2017 is disclosed in the following table:

 

FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017

LIABILITY DERIVATIVES    BALANCE SHEET LOCATION    FAIR VALUE

Foreign exchange contracts

   Liabilities - Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts    $(130,664)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Because the Fund does not currently receive or post cash collateral in connection with its currency forward contracts, and because all of the Fund’s outstanding currency forward contracts are with SSB, the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts at March 31, 2017 can be determined by offsetting the dollar amounts shown in the preceding table. Based on those amounts, the net amount of the Fund’s assets which is attributable to its outstanding forward currency contracts at March 31, 2017 is $0, and the net amount of the Fund’s liabilities which is attributable to those contracts at that date is $130,664. The Fund’s forward currency contracts are valued each day, and the net amounts of the Fund’s assets and liabilities which are attributable to those contracts are expected to vary over time.

The net realized gain (loss) from forward currency contracts and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on outstanding forward currency contracts recognized in the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2017 are disclosed in the following tables:

 

NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

 
     TOTAL      FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 804,783        $        804,783  

NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOGNIZED IN INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

 
     TOTAL      FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 943,248        $        943,248  

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Semi-Annual Report    25


Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS

OTHERWISE

NOTED,

PERIODS

ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE

BEGINNING  OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END
OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 16.98       (0.01     0.06       0.05       —         —         —       $ 17.03       (0.14 )(e)      1.50 (e)      1.50 (e)      1.61 (e)      0.29       40.56     $ 124,254  

2016(c)

  $ 15.03       0.04       1.94       1.98       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 16.98       0.25       1.52       1.52       1.57       13.20       94.68     $ 166,655  

2015(c)

  $ 18.61       0.02       (3.58     (3.56     (0.02     —         (0.02   $ 15.03       0.14       1.53       1.53       1.53       (19.12     96.74     $ 207,282  

2014(c)

  $ 17.77       0.03       0.81       0.84       —         —         —       $ 18.61       0.15       1.45       1.45       1.45       4.73       61.46     $ 459,121  

2013(c)

  $ 15.71       0.01       2.06       2.07       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 17.77       0.05       1.48       1.48       1.59       13.19       61.67     $ 347,073  

2012(c)

  $ 12.50       (0.01     3.22       3.21       —         —         —       $ 15.71       (0.05     1.69       1.69       1.85       25.68       129.49     $ 39,390  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 16.26       (0.07     0.05       (0.02     —         —         —       $ 16.24       (0.90 )(e)      2.26 (e)      2.26 (e)      2.36 (e)      (0.12     40.56     $ 109,315  

2016

  $ 14.48       (0.08     1.86       1.78       —         —         —       $ 16.26       (0.51     2.29       2.29       2.34       12.29       94.68     $ 134,129  

2015

  $ 18.03       (0.09     (3.46     (3.55     —         —         —       $ 14.48       (0.55     2.27       2.27       2.27       (19.69     96.74     $ 154,943  

2014

  $ 17.34       (0.11     0.80       0.69       —         —         —       $ 18.03       (0.62     2.23       2.23       2.23       3.98       61.46     $ 232,493  

2013

  $ 15.44       (0.12     2.02       1.90       —         —         —       $ 17.34       (0.71     2.26       2.26       2.40       12.31       61.67     $ 106,168  

2012

  $ 12.37       (0.11     3.18       3.07       —         —         —       $ 15.44       (0.76     2.38       2.38       2.86       24.82       129.49     $ 10,006  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 17.26       0.03       0.05       0.08       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 17.33       0.31 (e)      1.05 (e)      1.05 (e)      1.21 (e)      0.49       40.56     $ 737,739  

2016

  $ 15.27       0.11       1.97       2.08       (0.09     —         (0.09   $ 17.26       0.70       1.07       1.07       1.16       13.68       94.68     $ 853,866  

2015

  $ 18.92       0.10       (3.65     (3.55     (0.10     —         (0.10   $ 15.27       0.52       1.09       1.09       1.14       (18.75     96.74     $ 1,016,898  

2014

  $ 18.05       0.10       0.84       0.94       (0.07     —         (0.07   $ 18.92       0.54       1.09       1.09       1.09       5.20       61.46     $ 2,376,420  

2013

  $ 15.96       0.09       2.09       2.18       (0.09     —         (0.09   $ 18.05       0.52       1.04       1.04       1.22       13.74       61.67     $ 828,147  

2012

  $ 12.62       0.08       3.26       3.34       —         —         —       $ 15.96       0.57       1.09       1.09       1.45       26.47       129.49     $ 53,103  

CLASS R5 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 17.20       0.03       0.05       0.08       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 17.27       0.31 (e)      1.07 (e)      1.07 (e)      1.73 (e)      0.49       40.56     $ 5,273  

2016

  $ 15.22       0.12       1.96       2.08       (0.10     —         (0.10   $ 17.20       0.74       1.08       1.08       1.75       13.65       94.68     $ 6,208  

2015

  $ 18.86       0.12       (3.65     (3.53     (0.11     —         (0.11   $ 15.22       0.66       1.09       1.09       1.67       (18.72     96.74     $ 5,363  

2014

  $ 18.04       0.13       0.80       0.93       (0.11     —         (0.11   $ 18.86       0.67       1.09       1.09       1.90       5.17       61.46     $ 7,433  

2013(d)

  $ 17.49       0.08       0.47       0.55       —         —         —       $ 18.04       0.47 (e)      1.07 (e)      1.07 (e)      17.45 (e)(f)      3.14       61.67     $ 697  

CLASS R6 SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 17.25       0.04       0.05       0.09       (0.01     —         (0.01   $ 17.33       0.43 (e)      0.96 (e)      0.96 (e)      1.12 (e)      0.55       40.56     $ 48,590  

2016

  $ 15.25       0.13       1.98       2.11       (0.17     —         (0.17   $ 17.25       0.80       0.97       0.97       1.12       13.81       94.68     $ 48,598  

2015

  $ 18.91       0.15       (3.68     (3.53     (0.13     —         (0.13   $ 15.25       0.84       0.99       0.99       1.10       (18.68     96.74     $ 21,055  

2014

  $ 18.08       0.11       0.84       0.95       (0.12     —         (0.12   $ 18.91       0.57       0.99       0.99       1.10       5.26       61.46     $ 22,727  

2013(d)

  $ 17.51       0.04       0.53       0.57       —         —         —       $ 18.08       0.20 (e)      0.98 (e)      0.98 (e)      1.99 (e)      3.26       61.67     $ 14,422  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Effective date of this class of shares was February 1, 2013.
(e) Annualized.
(f) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Examples   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING  PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,002.94      $ 7.48  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.46      $ 7.53  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 998.77      $ 11.24  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,013.68      $ 11.33  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,004.89      $ 5.26  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.69      $ 5.29  

CLASS R5 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,004.87      $ 5.35  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,019.60      $ 5.39  

CLASS R6 SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,005.47      $ 4.80  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.14      $ 4.84  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.50%; C: 2.26%; I: 1.05%; R5: 1.07%; R6: 0.96%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task—our principal obligation to you—is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH2148


LOGO


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do.

It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

How we THINK

Flexible Perspective

Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration

Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

How we INVEST

Portfolio Construction

Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention.

CONVICTION

Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection.

UNCONVENTIONAL

Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

How we’re STRUCTURED

Structured for Excellence

How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Better World International Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     6  

Fund Summary

     7  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     14  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     15  

Notes to Financial Statements

     16  

Financial Highlights

     24  

Expense Example

     26  

Other Information

     27  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     28  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class A

   TBWAX    885-216-721

Class C

   TBWCX    885-216-713

Class I

   TBWIX    885-216-697

Class I shares may not be available to all investors. Minimum investments for Class I shares may be higher than those for other classes.

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

Funds invested in a smaller number of holdings may expose an investor to greater volatility.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 20, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for Thornburg Better World International Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017. In the October-through-March period, Better World International Fund gained 0.15% (A shares without sales charge), underperforming the MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index’s 6.51% return. That brought the since inception return to 10.89% (A shares without sales charge), versus 10.62% for the benchmark. The Fund’s investments in initial public offerings (IPOs) contributed 1.76% to performance for the six-month period. We don’t expect to consistently outperform in shorter timespans. But, we do aim to provide investors with superior returns over the long run, and believe that our investment philosophy and process provide a sound framework to add value.

Thornburg Better World International Fund seeks what we view as attractively priced stocks of quality companies that we believe have sustainable business models, compelling growth prospects and, critically, exhibit high “ESG” standards of environmental sensitivity, social responsibility and corporate governance. In our research and experience running socially responsible separate accounts for several years prior to launching our own ESG fund, we have found that companies with durable business models incorporating these values can outperform over time. The intersection of ESG and financial advantages is found in lower regulatory and legal risks, enhanced marketplace reputations, reduced operating costs and more effective capital allocation. These advantages create a positive self-reinforcing cycle to the benefit of clients, employees, and shareholders.

The first half of the period proved challenging for international equity investors amid a series of sharp market and geopolitical shifts. During the fourth quarter, the U.S. presidential election dominated headlines across the globe. Donald Trump’s surprise win quickly reverberated throughout markets, altering the landscape for both equity and fixed income investors. Although the market’s knee-jerk reaction to Trump’s triumph was decidedly negative, the skepticism was quickly replaced with enthusiasm as investors assessed the possibility of a pro-business, pro-growth agenda being implemented by a Republican-controlled U.S. government. However, geopolitical risks should continue to represent significant potential concern for investors going forward.

The Fund remained conservatively positioned during the period. We believe slow and unstable global growth combined with elevated valuations merit increased attention to protection against downside risk exposure. However, global markets generally appreciated during the period. Gains were led by financials (anticipating higher rates and less regulation), and commodity producers (inflation beneficiaries), both sectors in which Thornburg Better World International Fund has been underweight.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800.847.0200.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. If the sales charge had been deducted, returns would be lower. The total annual fund operating expense of Class A shares is 7.27%, as disclosed in the most recent prospectus. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, resulting in a net expense ratio of 1.83% for Class A shares.

The first quarter of 2017 kicked off with global growth expectations having risen, albeit from a low base, and earnings expectations followed. Our conservative positioning weighed on performance during the period. The most significant detractors were our underweight in emerging market cyclicals and high cash position. During the quarter, we deployed incremental capital into some new promising sustainable businesses, particularly in industrial and materials areas. However, valuations remain elevated and hence, we remain disciplined to our long-term focused process of value creation, with less emphasis on quarterly variance.

Thornburg Better World International Fund is designed to be conservative and fare well during periods of volatility and has a downside capture ratio of 64.5% as of March 31, 2017. This is achieved through our approach to investing in companies exhibiting attractive cash flow-based valuations, strong moats, and runways for growth, as well as synergistic financial and ESG characteristics.

Commodity exposure is one particular area where our approach to the integration of ESG and financial considerations differs with many of our peers. Regulatory risk and transforming energy economics should directly affect sustainable returns on capital. Commodity producers generally have less ability to create and maintain competitive advantages. Moreover, regulation headwinds are coalescing with advancements in clean energy technology to shift asset valuations and cash-generation abilities.

While Better World International Fund is not designed specifically as a low-carbon portfolio, our ESG integration process

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

naturally results in a much lower carbon footprint than that of many of our peers. In fact, according to MSCI Fund Metrics data, our portfolio’s weighted average carbon intensity was 27% lower than the peer average as of December 31, 2016. On a portfolio level, we seek to reduce carbon cost exposure and instead focus on superior business models that have exposure to commodity prices.

Two examples illustrate this strategy of reducing factor risk with a focus on the connection between ESG and financial sustainability. Norwegian salmon producer Marine Harvest is a leader in a growing food sector niche with a strong environmental track record. As a Norwegian company, it is exposed to the oil-sensitive krone. Another example, Bureau Veritas, stands to benefit from increased environmental regulation of commodity sectors, as its leadership in testing, inspection, and certification becomes more critical for those commodity producers.

Ultimately, we believe the proactive incorporation of ESG metrics is an important lens to measure management quality, effective capital allocation, and sustainable returns. We will continue to experience bouts of market volatility and rallies and, at times, our positioning may be temporarily out of step with market sentiment. However, over the long run, we firmly believe that investing in companies with attractive valuations, synergistic financial and ESG characteristics provides a superior opportunity in which to add value for our clients.

Thank you for investing alongside us in Thornburg Better World International Fund.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

  
Rolf Kelly, CFA   
Portfolio Manager   
Managing Director   

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary

 

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

Class A Shares (Incep: 9/30/15)

    

Without sales charge

     11.91     10.89

With sales charge

     6.85     7.55

Class C Shares (Incep: 9/30/15)

    

Without sales charge

     11.34     10.27

With sales charge

     10.34     10.27

Class I Shares (Incep: 9/30/15)

     12.78     11.76

MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index (Since: 9/30/15)

     13.13     10.62

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

LOGO

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to the Fund’s relatively small asset base in initial stages, performance was positively impacted by IPOs to a greater degree than it may be in the future. IPO investments are not an integral component of the Fund’s investment process and may not be utilized to the same extent in the future. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The maximum sales charge for the Fund’s A shares is 4.50%. C shares are subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the first year only. There is no sales charge for Class I shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: A shares, 7.27%; C shares, 13.13%; I shares, 2.28%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least April 10, 2018, for these share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: A shares, 1.83%; C shares, 2.38%; I shares, 1.09%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Glossary

The MSCI All Country (AC) World ex-US Index is a market capitalization weighted index representative of the market structure of 45 developed and emerging market countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim, excluding securities of United States issuers. The index is calculated with net dividends reinvested in U.S. dollars.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Upside/Downside Capture Ratio – A ratio that shows whether a given fund has outperformed—gained more or lost less than—a broad market benchmark during periods of market strength and weakness, and if so, by how much.

 

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Fund Summary

 

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund invests primarily in a broad range of foreign companies that demonstrate one or more positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics that the investment manager identifies as significant. The Fund targets companies of any size or country of origin, and which we believe are high-quality and attractively valued.

MARKET CAPITALIZATION EXPOSURE

 

LOGO

BASKET STRUCTURE

 

LOGO

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

ING Groep N.V.

     3.1

UBS Group AG

     3.1

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

     2.8

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd.

     2.6

Cairn Homes plc

     2.5

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR

     2.3

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de C.V.

     2.3

Intact Financial Corp.

     2.3

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     2.3

Olympus Corp.

     2.2

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objective.

All portfolio information is subject to change. Charts may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

* The country assignment of each equity holding is determined by the Fund’s Advisor based on various factors, including the location of the issuer’s head office, the issuer’s jurisdiction of incorporation and the country from which a majority of the issuer’s revenue is derived.

SECTOR EXPOSURE

 

Financials

     17.9

Consumer Staples

     13.6

Consumer Discretionary

     12.2

Health Care

     8.6

Industrials

     8.4

Information Technology

     7.4

Materials

     5.7

Telecommunication Services

     4.7

Real Estate

     3.6

Utilities

     2.5

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     15.4

TOP TEN INDUSTRY GROUPS

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

     8.3

Diversified Financials

     7.7

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

     6.4

Materials

     5.7

Banks

     5.7

Software & Services

     5.1

Consumer Durables & Apparel

     5.0

Telecommunication Services

     4.7

Insurance

     4.5

Commercial & Professional Services

     4.4

COUNTRY EXPOSURE*

(percent of equity holdings)

 

Japan

     12.6

United States

     8.2

United Kingdom

     8.0

Switzerland

     6.9

Canada

     5.4

Ireland

     5.3

Netherlands

     5.1

Norway

     4.7

Mexico

     4.4

France

     4.3

India

     3.8

China

     3.3

Germany

     3.2

South Korea

     3.0

Taiwan

     2.7

Spain

     2.7

Hong Kong

     2.6

Italy

     2.1

Philippines

     1.8

Vietnam

     1.8

Russia

     1.8

Australia

     1.6

Peru

     1.4

Singapore

     1.3

Brazil

     1.2

New Zealand

     0.8

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 84.57%

     

BANKS — 5.69%

     

Banks — 5.69%

     

ICICI Bank Ltd.

     159,607      $ 679,254  

ING Groep N.V.

     96,804        1,463,343  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

     34,005        537,478  
     

 

 

 
        2,680,075  
     

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — 1.21%

     

Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.21%

     

Brenntag AG

     10,166        569,909  
     

 

 

 
        569,909  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 4.44%

     

Professional Services — 4.44%

     

Bureau Veritas SA

     33,900        715,153  

Nielsen Holdings plc

     19,982        825,456  

RELX plc

     28,169        551,982  
     

 

 

 
        2,092,591  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 4.98%

     

Household Durables — 4.15%

     

a Cairn Homes plc

     753,428        1,181,522  

Sony Corp.

     22,835        772,448  

Leisure Products — 0.83%

     

Shimano, Inc.

     2,675        390,450  
     

 

 

 
        2,344,420  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 1.11%

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.11%

     

Compass Group plc

     27,797        524,493  
     

 

 

 
        524,493  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 7.74%

     

Capital Markets — 4.44%

     

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

     44,838        638,357  

UBS Group AG

     90,729        1,451,990  

Diversified Financial Services — 3.30%

     

Cerved Information Solutions S.p.A.

     85,126        823,214  

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

     31,980        729,788  
     

 

 

 
        3,643,349  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 4.31%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 4.31%

     

a Lenta Ltd.

     105,020        714,136  

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

     14,222        1,315,787  
     

 

 

 
        2,029,923  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 8.26%

     

Food Products — 8.26%

     

BRF SA

     38,283        472,148  

Marine Harvest ASA

     32,419        494,240  

Orkla ASA

     62,361        558,520  

Premium Brands Holdings Corp.

     8,216        526,069  

a SunOpta, Inc.

     81,146        563,965  

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC

     113,500        714,768  

Wessanen NV

     41,459        559,932  
     

 

 

 
        3,889,642  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 2.21%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.21%

     

Olympus Corp.

     27,074        1,040,840  
     

 

 

 
        1,040,840  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 0.98%

     

Household Products — 0.98%

     

Lion Corp.

     25,754        463,123  
     

 

 

 
        463,123  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 4.46%

     

Insurance — 4.46%

     

AIA Group Ltd.

     163,302        1,029,634  

Intact Financial Corp.

     15,024        1,068,519  
     

 

 

 
        2,098,153  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

  

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

MATERIALS — 5.70%

     

Construction Materials — 3.12%

     

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.

     241,497      $ 542,690  

CRH plc

     26,319        926,600  

Metals & Mining — 2.58%

     

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd.

     3,142        1,213,756  
     

 

 

 
        2,683,046  
     

 

 

 

MEDIA — 3.69%

     

Media — 3.69%

     

China South Publishing & Media Group Co., Ltd.

     249,714        650,754  

Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de C.V.

     279,376        1,089,316  
     

 

 

 
        1,740,070  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 6.41%

     

Biotechnology — 1.38%

     

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     9,577        650,470  

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.26%

     

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     6,932        1,064,755  

Pharmaceuticals — 2.77%

     

Novartis AG

     8,166        606,142  

Roche Holding AG

     2,728        696,673  
     

 

 

 
        3,018,040  
     

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 3.65%

     

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 3.65%

     

Empiric Student Property plc

     469,084        636,202  

Fibra Uno Administracion S.A. de C.V.

     389,113        665,279  

Merlin Properties Socimi S.A.

     37,305        417,072  
     

 

 

 
        1,718,553  
     

 

 

 

RETAILING — 2.37%

     

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 0.66%

     

Trade Me Ltd.

     87,046        309,905  

Multiline Retail — 1.71%

     

Europris ASA

     186,363        805,253  
     

 

 

 
        1,115,158  
     

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — 2.32%

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.32%

     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR

     33,309        1,093,868  
     

 

 

 
        1,093,868  
     

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 5.08%

     

Information Technology Services — 3.69%

     

MasterCard, Inc.

     2,069        232,700  

a PayPal Holdings, Inc.

     18,982        816,606  

Wirecard AG

     12,432        688,321  

Internet Software & Services — 1.39%

     

carsales.com Ltd.

     76,802        654,832  
     

 

 

 
        2,392,459  
     

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 4.75%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 4.75%

     

Bharti Infratel Ltd.

     164,586        823,247  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

     9,625        410,833  

Orange SA

     64,394        1,000,550  
     

 

 

 
        2,234,630  
     

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION — 2.74%

     

Transportation Infrastructure — 2.74%

     

Aena S.A.

     4,090        647,064  

Shanghai International Air Co., Ltd.

     148,175        644,576  
     

 

 

 
        1,291,640  
     

 

 

 

UTILITIES — 2.47%

     

Electric Utilities — 1.08%

     

Nextera Energy, Inc.

     3,950        507,061  

Multi-Utilities — 1.39%

     

National Grid plc

     51,526        654,285  
     

 

 

 
        1,161,346  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $37,345,670)

        39,825,328  
     

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 14.60%

     

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     687,682      $ 6,876,815  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $6,876,815)

        6,876,815  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.17% (Cost $44,222,485)

      $ 46,702,143  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.83%

        389,335  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 47,091,478  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates – Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

  SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
    GROSS
ADDITIONS
    GROSS
REDUCTIONS
    SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH  31,

2017
    MARKET VALUE
MARCH  31,

2017
    INVESTMENT
INCOME
    REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    493,408       1,360,078       1,165,804       687,682     $ 6,876,815     $ 18,885     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 14.60% of net assets

 

  $ 6,876,815     $ 18,885     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $37,345,670)

   $ 39,825,328  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $6,876,815)

     6,876,815  

Cash

     3,044  

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $4,939)

     4,953  

Receivable for investments sold

     573,826  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     1,059,656  

Dividends receivable

     103,820  

Dividend reclaim receivable

     14,767  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     32,818  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     48,495,027  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for investments purchased

     1,330,412  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

     13,097  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     9,988  

Deferred taxes payable (Note 2)

     4,221  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     45,831  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,403,549  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 47,091,478  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 28,002  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     2,474,608  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (84,370

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     44,673,238  
  

 

 

 
   $ 47,091,478  
  

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($ 5,115,166 applicable to 389,694 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.13  

Maximum sales charge, 4.50% of offering price

     0.62  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share

   $ 13.75  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share* ($ 1,498,870 applicable to 114,985 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.04  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($ 40,477,442 applicable to 3,048,929 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 13.28  
  

 

 

 

 

* Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $19,712)

   $ 286,544  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     18,885  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     305,429  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     179,533  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     2,467  

Class C Shares

     679  

Class I Shares

     7,948  

Distribution and service fees (Note 4)

  

Class A Shares

     4,957  

Class C Shares

     5,454  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A Shares

     13,823  

Class C Shares

     1,182  

Class I Shares

     5,269  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class A Shares

     12,691  

Class C Shares

     12,691  

Class I Shares

     12,823  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     47,310  

Professional fees

     17,907  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     393  

Trustee fees

     454  

Other expenses

     31,044  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     356,625  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (53,609

Investment advisory fees waived by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (129,312
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     173,704  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     131,725  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of realized capital gain taxes paid of $6,647)

     49,156  

Foreign currency transactions

     (8,077
  

 

 

 
     41,079  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments (net of change in deferred taxes payable of $1,742)

     490,076  

Foreign currency translations

     (631
  

 

 

 
     489,445  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     530,524  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 662,249  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016**
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 131,725     $ 137,184  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, capital gain taxes, and foreign currency transactions

    41,079       1,582,461  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred taxes payable, and foreign currency translations

    489,445       1,985,163  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    662,249       3,704,808  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class A Shares

    (5,961     (7,285

Class C Shares

    —         (3,171

Class I Shares

    (83,128     (123,062

From realized gains

   

Class A Shares

    (177,797     —    

Class C Shares

    (45,820     —    

Class I Shares

    (1,502,645     —    

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class A Shares

    3,537,592       1,518,080  

Class C Shares

    701,215       753,057  

Class I Shares

    13,736,982       24,426,364  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

    16,822,687       30,268,791  

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    30,268,791       —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 47,091,478     $ 30,268,791  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income

  $ 28,002     $ (14,634

 

* Unaudited.
** The Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2015.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Better World International Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2015. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers three classes of shares of beneficial interest: Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class (“Class I”). Each class of shares of the Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments, except that (i) Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge collected at the time the shares are purchased and bear a service fee, (ii) Class C shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase, but are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within one year of purchase, and bear both a service fee and a distribution fee, (iii) Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee, and (iv) the respective classes may have different reinvestment privileges and conversion rights. Additionally, the Fund may allocate among its classes certain expenses, to the extent allocable to specific classes, including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses. Currently, class specific expenses of the Fund are limited to service and distribution fees, administration fees, and certain registration and transfer agent expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 44,222,485  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 3,089,157  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (609,499
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 2,479,658  
  

 

 

 

At March 31, 2017, the Fund had deferred tax basis capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2015 through September 30, 2016 of $17,380. For tax purposes, such capital losses will be recognized in the year ending September 30, 2017.

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

           

Common Stock

   $ 39,825,328      $ 39,825,328      $ —        $ —    

Short Term Investments

     6,876,815        6,876,815        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 46,702,143      $ 46,702,143      $ —        $ —    

Liabilities

           

Other Financial Instruments**

           

Spot Currency

   $ 1,943      $ 1,943      $ —        $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
** Other Financial Instruments include investments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, which may include futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     0.975

Next $500 million

     0.925  

Next $500 million

     0.875  

Next $500 million

     0.825  

Over $2 billion

     0.775  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 0.975% of the Fund’s average net assets (before applicable management fee waiver of $129,312).

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017 the Fund paid $393 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Distributor has advised the Fund that it earned net commissions aggregating $3,730 from the sale of Class A shares of the Fund, and collected deferred sales charges aggregating $46 from redemptions of Class C shares of the Fund.

Pursuant to a service plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund may pay to the Distributor or securities dealers and other financial institutions at the Distributor’s direction an amount not to exceed .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund to obtain various shareholder and distribution related services. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, there were no 12b-1 service plan fees charged for Class I shares. The Advisor and Distributor each may pay out of its own resources additional expenses for distribution of the Fund’s shares and shareholder services.

The Trust has also adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1, applicable only to the Fund’s Class C shares, under which the Fund compensates the Distributor for services in promoting the sale of Class C shares of the Fund at an annual rate of up to 75 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Total fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund under their respective service and distribution plans for the six months ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before April 10, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor voluntarily waived Fund level investment advisory fees of $129,312. The Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $15,279 for Class A shares, $12,291 for Class C shares, and $26,039 for Class I shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 39.25%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)*  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     275,892     $ 3,627,966       132,207     $ 1,665,516  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     14,253       177,164       515       7,141  

Shares repurchased

     (20,645     (267,538     (12,528     (154,577
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     269,500     $ 3,537,592       120,194     $ 1,518,080  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     53,499     $ 678,262       59,567     $ 752,758  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     3,716       45,820       230       3,171  

Shares repurchased

     (1,812     (22,867     (215     (2,872
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     55,403     $ 701,215       59,582     $ 753,057  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,013,433     $ 13,170,618       1,992,451     $ 24,462,178  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     114,721       1,439,781       6,180       86,279  

Shares repurchased

     (68,601     (873,417     (9,255     (122,093
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,059,553     $ 13,736,982       1,989,376     $ 24,426,364  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2015.

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments) of $30,079,148 and $15,851,934, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund did not invest in any derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), credit risk, social investing risk, real estate investment trusts, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)   RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS    

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

 

UNLESS
OTHERWISE

NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE

FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED

SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON

INVESTMENTS
   

TOTAL FROM

INVESTMENT

OPERATIONS

  DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
   

DIVIDENDS

FROM NET

REALIZED

GAINS

  TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
   

NET
ASSET

VALUE

END
OF
PERIOD

  NET
INVESTMENT

INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER

EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER

EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY

CREDITS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE

REDUCTIONS
(%)
   

TOTAL

RETURN
(%)(a)

 

PORTFOLIO

TURNOVER

RATE

(%)(a)

  NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS A SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)(c)

  $ 13.86       —   (d)      (0.03   (0.03)     (0.02   (0.69)     (0.71   $13.13     (0.03 )(g)      1.74 (g)      1.74 (g)      3.21 (g)   

0.15

 

50.72

  $ 5,115  

2016(c)(e)

  $ 11.94       0.03       2.04     2.07     (0.15   —       (0.15   $13.86     0.21       1.83       1.83       7.27 (f)   

16.60

 

180.60

  $ 1,666  

CLASS C SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.79       (0.03     (0.03   (0.06)     —       (0.69)     (0.69   $13.04     (0.44 )(g)      2.22 (g)      2.22 (g)      5.18 (f)(g)   

(0.11)

 

50.72

  $ 1,499  

2016(e)

  $ 11.94       (0.05     2.04     1.99     (0.14   —       (0.14   $13.79     (0.40     2.38       2.38       13.13 (f)   

15.94

 

180.60

  $ 822  

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 13.96       0.06       (0.02   0.04     (0.03   (0.69)     (0.72   $13.28     0.85 (g)      0.80 (g)      0.80 (g)      1.67 (g)   

0.62

 

50.72

  $ 40,477  

2016(e)

  $ 11.94       0.10       2.01     2.11     (0.09   —       (0.09   $13.96     0.76       1.09       1.09       2.28    

17.44

 

180.60

  $ 27,781  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Sales loads are not reflected in computing total return.
(d) Net investment income (loss) is less than 0.01%. (e) Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2015.
(f) Due to the size of net assets and fixed expenses, ratios may appear disproportionate.
(g) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:

 

  (1) transaction costs, including

(a) sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, for Class A shares;

(b) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of any part or all of a purchase of $1 million of Class A shares within 12 months of purchase;

(c) a deferred sales charge on redemptions of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase;

 

  (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING  PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS A SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,001.54      $ 8.67  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,016.26      $ 8.74  

CLASS C SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 998.88      $ 11.05  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,013.87      $ 11.14  

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,006.20      $ 4.01  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,020.94      $ 4.03  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class (A: 1.74%; C: 2.22%; I: 0.80%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

No proxy voting information is currently available because the Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2015. The Fund expects to begin making annual proxy voting information available in accordance with applicable regulations commencing on or before August 31, 2016. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg.com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH3645


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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     5  

Schedule of Investments

     6  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     8  

Statement of Operations

     9  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     10  

Notes to Financial Statements

     11  

Financial Highlights

     16  

Expense Example

     18  

Other Information

     19  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     20  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP  

Class I

   N/A      885-216-739  

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 12, 2017

Dear Shareholder:

Thornburg Capital Management Fund (TCMF) was started on July 31, 2015, with the goal of providing superior risk exposures for cash management across the Thornburg family of funds with higher returns and lower costs. Through March 31, 2017, we have generally invested approximately $891 million of Thornburg Investment Trust cash in what we view as high-quality, short-term instruments. With the custodian of the Thornburg Investment Trust funds charging 20 basis points (0.20%) for large cash balances, the annualized distribution yield from the portfolio of 81 basis points (0.81%) represents a significant pick-up in return.

As a reminder to all shareholders, by combining the cash balances of all eligible Thornburg Investment Trust portfolios into a single pool, we seek to reduce the costs of investing and significantly diversify and reduce risk exposures in any given portfolio. While individual transaction costs appear low (ticketing costs are $6.00 and an additional $6.00 for every maturity), these costs would add up quickly for any Thornburg Fund that maintained its own portfolio of overnight securities. Duplicate trades in different portfolios incur separate charges, and with 11 different eligible portfolios, the multiplier effect on costs would be significant. The creation and the continued management of the Thornburg Capital Management Fund helps illustrate our long-standing culture of efficient capital stewardship, benefiting all eligible portfolios through reduced transaction costs and more efficient management.

All of the Fund’s investments are rated A-1+, A-1, or A-2 by Standard & Poor’s. As of March 31, 2017, 47.9% of the portfolio was invested in instruments with maturities of three days or less. The weighted average maturity of the portfolio, ex-cash was 8.4 days. Microsoft Corp. currently represents our largest single exposure outside of supranationals or U.S. government entities. At the end of the period, this exposure represented 1.80% of the portfolio. Keep in mind that at the investing fund level, this is 1.80% of the cash equivalent position. As an example, if cash equivalents in the investing fund sat at 10%, the investing fund’s Microsoft position would be 0.18%. As we generally expect to have a large pool of assets, we have the ability to purchase a large number of different issues and still expect to have a vast cost advantage versus splitting investments amongst portfolios.

The above figures should give investors a picture of what we believe is a very high-quality, very short-term, very liquid portfolio that is intended to avoid undue fees and provides a notable return over the custodian’s negative 20 basis point (0.20%) penalty rate. We continue to believe that this structure is a significant improvement over a fragmented, costly, less-diversified outcome of investing the cash of each fund separately, and should be a benefit to all of the participating portfolios of Thornburg Investment Trust.

Sincerely,

 

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Jason Brady, CFA

  

Lon R. Erickson, CFA

  

Jeff Klingelhofer, CFA

Portfolio Manager

  

Portfolio Manager

  

Portfolio Manager

CEO, President, and Managing Director

  

Managing Director

  

Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

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Performance Summary

 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
 

I Shares (Incep: 7/31/15)

     0.56     0.48

Citigroup One-Month Treasury Bill Index (Since: 7/31/15)

     0.27     0.20

30-DAY YIELDS

 

SEC Yield

     0.82

Annualized Distribution Yield

     0.81

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, call 800-847-0200. There is no sales charge for class I shares.

GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT

 

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Fund Summary

 

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Glossary

Citigroup One-Month Treasury Bill Index – Measures monthly return equivalents of yield averages that are not marked to market. The One-Month Treasury Bill Index consists of the last one-month Treasury bill issue.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Annualized Distribution Yield – The distribution yield reflects actual distributions made to shareholders. The annualized distribution yield is calculated by summing the last 30 days of income at a given month end and annualizing to a 360-day year. The result is divided by the ending maximum offering price.

Basis Point (bp) – A unit equal to 1/100th of 1%. 1% = 100 basis points (bps).

SEC Yield – SEC Yield is computed in accordance with SEC standards measuring the net investment income per share over a specified 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering price of the Fund’s shares at the end of the period.

Short-Term Credit Ratings – A bond credit rating assesses the financial ability of a debt issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Short-term obligation ratings of A-1 (the highest), A-2 and A-3 are investment-grade quality. Ratings of B, C and D (the lowest) are considered below investment grade, speculative grade, or junk bonds.

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT
     VALUE  

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 99.98%

     

Ameren Corp., 1.08%, 4/3/2017

   $ 12,000,000      $ 11,999,280  

a Anthem, Inc., 1.22%, 4/17/2017

     14,000,000        13,992,409  

Arizona Public Service Co., 1.02%, 4/3/2017

     12,000,000        11,999,320  

a Autozone, Inc., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,206  

a B. A. T. International Finance, 1.17%, 4/4/2017

     4,900,000        4,899,522  

a B. A. T. International Finance, 1.21%, 4/11/2017

     5,500,000        5,498,151  

a B. A. T. International Finance, 1.25%, 4/19/2017

     1,600,000        1,599,000  

Bank of New York Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement 1.11% dated 3/31/2017 due 4/3/2017, repurchase price $35,003,238 collateralized by 29 corporate debt securities, having an average coupon of 3.83%, a minimum credit rating of BBB-, maturity dates from 4/3/2017 to 8/8/2056, and having an aggregate market value of $37,301,704 at 3/31/2017

     35,000,000        35,000,000  

a Basf Aktiengesellsch, 0.76%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,451  

a Brown-Forman Corp., 0.95%, 4/17/2017

     10,000,000        9,995,778  

a Campbell Soup Co., 0.98%, 4/3/2017

     7,200,000        7,199,608  

a Campbell Soup Co., 1.09%, 4/27/2017

     4,800,000        4,796,221  

a Canadian National Railway, 0.92%, 4/18/2017

     5,000,000        4,997,828  

a Canadian National Railway, 0.92%, 4/27/2017

     7,000,000        6,995,349  

a CBS Corp., 1.15%, 4/27/2017

     14,000,000        13,988,372  

a CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 1.11%, 4/3/2017

     12,000,000        11,999,260  

a Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 1.07%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,227  

a Cintas Corp., 1.07%, 4/3/2017

     5,000,000        4,999,703  

a Cintas Corp., 1.12%, 4/12/2017

     7,000,000        6,997,604  

a Colgate-Palmolive Co., 0.79%, 4/10/2017

     13,000,000        12,997,432  

a Consolidated Edison, Inc., 1.06%, 4/6/2017

     12,000,000        11,998,233  

a CVS Corp., 1.12%, 4/11/2017

     12,000,000        11,996,267  

a Dollar General Corp., 1.13%, 4/11/2017

     13,000,000        12,995,808  

a Edison International, 1.05%, 4/3/2017

     12,000,000        11,999,300  

a Equifax, Inc., 1.12%, 4/10/2017

     6,200,000        6,198,264  

a Experian Finance plc, 1.12%, 4/24/2017

     10,000,000        9,992,844  

Farmer Mac Discount Note, 0.50%, 4/3/2017

     30,000,000        29,999,167  

Farmer Mac Discount Note, 0.72%, 4/18/2017

     4,900,000        4,898,334  

Federal Home Loan Discount Note, 0.535%, 4/3/2017

     21,000,000        20,999,376  

Federal Home Loan Discount Note, 0.65%, 4/5/2017

     1,200,000        1,199,913  

Federal Home Loan Discount Note, 0.715%, 4/17/2017

     11,000,000        10,996,504  

a Hasbro, Inc., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     6,090,000        6,089,628  

a Illinois Tool Works, Inc., 0.82%, 4/3/2017

     12,000,000        11,999,453  

a Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 0.87%, 4/7/2017

     7,000,000        6,998,985  

b International Bank for Reconstruction & Development Discount Note, 0.55%, 4/3/2017

     28,100,000        28,099,141  

b International Bank for Reconstruction & Development Discount Note, 0.76%, 4/17/2017

     15,000,000        14,994,933  

b International Bank for Reconstruction & Development Discount Note, 0.76%, 4/18/2017

     4,000,000        3,998,564  

a Kansas City Power & Light Co., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,206  

a KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co., 1.15%, 4/13/2017

     1,000,000        999,617  

a Kentucky Utilities Co., 1.13%, 4/3/2017

     10,000,000        9,999,372  

a Kentucky Utilities Co., 1.13%, 4/7/2017

     3,000,000        2,999,435  

a Kroger Co., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     12,000,000        11,999,267  

a L’oreal USA, Inc., 0.77%, 4/10/2017

     7,835,000        7,833,492  

a L’oreal USA, Inc., 0.83%, 4/12/2017

     6,165,000        6,163,436  

a Louisville Gas & Electric Co., 1.13%, 4/3/2017

     5,000,000        4,999,686  

a Marriott International, Inc., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     14,000,000        13,999,144  

Mattel, Inc., 1.12%, 4/19/2017

     13,000,000        12,992,720  

a McCormick & Co., 1.04%, 4/6/2017

     12,000,000        11,998,267  

a Merck & Co., Inc., 0.81%, 4/12/2017

     14,000,000        13,996,535  

a Microsoft Corp., 0.75%, 4/12/2017

     16,000,000        15,996,333  

a NextEra Energy, Inc., 1.17%, 4/19/2017

     10,000,000        9,994,150  

Northern Illinois Gas Co., 1.00%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,278  

a Novartis Finance Corp., 0.74%, 4/10/2017

     5,500,000        5,498,982  

a Novartis Finance Corp., 0.84%, 4/24/2017

     7,500,000        7,495,975  

a Oglethorpe Power Corp., 0.95%, 4/17/2017

     11,149,000        11,144,293  

a PepsiCo, Inc., 0.80%, 4/10/2017

     5,000,000        4,999,000  

a PG&E Corp., 0.96%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,307  

a Pinnacle West Capital Corp., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,206  

Potomac Electric Power Co., 1.09%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,213  

a PPL Corp., 1.22%, 4/5/2017

     4,000,000        3,999,458  

a PPL Corp., 1.20%, 4/10/2017

     6,600,000        6,598,020  

a PPL Corp., 1.18%, 4/11/2017

     1,400,000        1,399,541  

Praxair, Inc., 0.79%, 4/17/2017

     13,000,000        12,995,436  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT
     VALUE  

a Reckitt Benckiser Co., 0.95%, 4/3/2017

   $ 12,000,000      $ 11,999,367  

a Roche Holding, Inc., 0.72%, 4/5/2017

     10,200,000        10,199,184  

a Rockwell Automation, Inc., 1.00%, 4/13/2017

     13,000,000        12,995,667  

a San Diego Gas & Electric Co., 0.87%, 4/3/2017

     12,000,000        11,999,420  

a Siemens Capital Co. LLC, 0.88%, 4/27/2017

     12,000,000        11,992,373  

Sonoco Products Co., 1.05%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,242  

South Carolina Electric & Gas, 1.00%, 4/4/2017

     4,000,000        3,999,667  

a Southern Co. Gas, 1.13%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,184  

a Southwestern Public Service Co., 1.08%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,220  

a Spectra Energy Corp., 1.17%, 4/4/2017

     12,000,000        11,998,830  

a Sysco Corp., 1.13%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,184  

a The Home Depot, 0.78%, 4/5/2017

     12,000,000        11,998,960  

a The Stanley Works Co., 1.05%, 4/17/2017

     5,600,000        5,597,387  

a The Western Union Co., 1.10%, 4/4/2017

     13,000,000        12,998,808  

a Tyco Electronics Group S.A., 1.13%, 4/4/2017

     12,000,000        11,998,870  

a Tyson Foods, Inc., 1.25%, 4/27/2017

     5,500,000        5,495,035  

Union Electric Co., 1.10%, 4/3/2017

     13,000,000        12,999,206  

United States Treasury Bill, 0.66%, 4/6/2017

     22,000,000        21,997,983  

United States Treasury Bill, 0.716%, 4/20/2017

     11,000,000        10,995,846  

a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.76%, 4/10/2017

     12,000,000        11,997,720  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $890,766,957)

        890,766,957  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.98% (Cost $890,766,957)

      $ 890,766,957  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.02%

        148,643  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

      $ 890,915,600  
     

 

 

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate value of these securities in the Fund’s portfolio was $601,603,834, representing 67.53% of the Fund’s net assets.
b Yankee bond denominated in U.S. dollars and is issued in the U.S. by foreign banks and corporations.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (cost $890,766,957) (Note 3)

   $ 890,766,957  

Cash

     189,511  

Interest receivable

     1,079  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     3,471  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     890,961,018  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     45,336  

Dividends payable

     82  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     45,418  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 890,915,600  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 23,695  

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     890,891,905  
  

 

 

 
   $ 890,915,600  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share ($890,915,600 applicable to 89,091,560 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 10.00  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest income

   $ 3,340,275  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Transfer agent fees

     1,456  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     91,435  

Professional fees

     26,440  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     22,910  

Trustee fees

     14,100  

Other expenses

     19,684  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     176,025  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

   $ 3,164,250  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

  

 

    SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
    YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 3,164,250     $ 7,036,117  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    3,164,250       7,036,117  

DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

From net investment income

   

Class I Shares

    (3,164,250     (7,036,117

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

   

Class I Shares

    (502,620,654     (379,323,866
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets

    (502,620,654     (379,323,866

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of Period

    1,393,536,254       1,772,860,120  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

  $ 890,915,600     $ 1,393,536,254  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

  $ 23,695     $ 23,695  

 

* Unaudited.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Capital Management Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek current income consistent with liquidity management and safety of capital.

The Fund currently offers one class of shares of beneficial interest: Institutional Class (“Class I”). This class of shares of the Fund represents all interest in the portfolio of investments. Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase. All expenses are allocated to the class including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, printing and postage costs, and legal expenses.

Shares of the Fund are issued solely in private placement transactions that do not involve any “public offering” within the meaning of Section (4)2 of the 1933 Act. Investments in the Fund may only be made by investment companies, or other persons that are “accredited investors” within the meaning of Regulation D under the 1933 Act. Currently, the Fund’s shares are only sold to certain other series of the Trust.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income and any realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each outstanding share of the Fund at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the Fund). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 890,766,957  
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 0  
  

 

 

 

There is no unrealized gain (loss) in the Fund at March 31, 2017 due to all securities with less than 60 days to maturity being valued by the amortized cost method.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor (the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee. The Committee is authorized by the Audit Committee to calculate values of commercial paper having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less using amortized cost, subject to regular confirmation of those calculated values using procedures approved by the Audit Committee.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities

           

Short Term Investments

   $ 890,766,957      $ —        $ 890,766,957      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 890,766,957      $ —        $ 890,766,957      $ —    

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and the underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between levels for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund. The Fund does not pay an advisory fee to the Advisor under this agreement.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund paid $22,910 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Advisor provides certain administrative services to the Fund. No fees are charged for those services.

The Fund may sell securities to an affiliated fund or the Fund may purchase securities held by an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED  
     MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)     SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (AUDITED)  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class I Shares

        

Shares sold

     421,239,646     $ 4,212,396,457       1,098,287,670     $ 10,982,876,709  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     316,425       3,164,250       703,612       7,036,117  

Shares repurchased

     (471,818,136     (4,718,181,361     (1,136,923,669     (11,369,236,692
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (50,262,065   $ (502,620,654     (37,932,387   $ (379,323,866
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the six months ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no purchase and sale transactions of investments other than short-term investments.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, credit risk, interest rate risk, management risk, market and economic risk, foreign investment risk, diversification risk, and liquidity risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Capital Management Fund

 

    PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)     RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

  NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN(LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
    TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
    DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
    TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
    NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD
    NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
    PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
    NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 

CLASS I SHARES

 

                         

2017(b)

  $ 10.00       0.03       —         0.03       (0.03     —         (0.03   $ 10.00       0.62 (i)      0.03 (i)      0.03 (i)      0.03 (i)      0.31       —   (c)    $ 890,916  

2016

  $ 10.00       0.05       —         0.05       (0.05     —         (0.05   $ 10.00       0.45       0.03       0.03       0.03       0.45       —   (c)    $ 1,393,536  

2015(d)

  $ 10.00       —   (e)      —   (f)      —   (g)      —   (h)      —         —       $ 10.00       0.26 (i)      0.03 (i)      0.03 (i)      0.03 (i)      0.04       —   (c)    $ 1,772,860  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Portfolio turnover rate equals zero due to no long term investment transactions in the period.
(d) Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2015.
(e) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(f) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments was less than $0.01 per share.
(g) Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01 per share.
(h) Dividends from net investment income per share were less than $(0.01).
(i) Annualized.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs of investing in the Fund. Because the Fund does not pay any management fee or distribution and/or service (12b-1) fee, the Fund’s ongoing costs are comprised of other Fund expenses. Shareholders of the Fund do not incur any transaction costs.

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,003.14      $ 0.17  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,024.76      $ 0.17  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of the Fund (I: 0.03%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 and therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds which may impose transactional costs. Shareholders of the Fund do not incur transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy. A description of the Policy is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg. com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH3478


LOGO


LOGO

About Thornburg Investment Management

It’s more than what we do. It’s how we do it.

At Thornburg, we are very different in how we think, invest, and are structured. We believe this difference is what makes us successful in helping individuals reach their long-term financial goals.

How we THINK

Flexible Perspective

Our perspective on investment opportunities is more flexible than most, viewing a wide range of opportunities beyond conventional boundaries to find hidden value.

Collaboration

Collectively, we hone ideas via borderless cross-pollination for better judgment and better results.

How we INVEST

Portfolio Construction

Disciplined construction guided more by our convictions than convention.

CONVICTION

Thorough analysis and our relative-value framework lead to conviction in our securities selection.

UNCONVENTIONAL

Active management means we seek the best value for our clients rather than using conventional benchmarks as our starting point.

How we’re STRUCTURED

Structured for Excellence

How we think and how we invest is made possible by how we’re structured.

TEAM APPROACH FAR FROM THE HERD ACCESS & TRANSPARENCY

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

March 31, 2017

 

Table of Contents

  

Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Performance Summary

     7  

Fund Summary

     8  

Schedule of Investments

     9  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     14  

Statement of Operations

     15  

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     16  

Notes to Financial Statements

     17  

Financial Highlights

     24  

Expense Example

     26  

Other Information

     27  

Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

     28  

 

SHARE CLASS

   NASDAQ SYMBOL    CUSIP

Class I

   THLSX    885-216-689

Investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. Additional risks may be associated with investments outside the United States, especially in emerging markets, including currency fluctuations, illiquidity, volatility, and political and economic risks.

Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. A short position will lose value as the security’s price increases. Theoretically, the loss on a short sale can be unlimited. Investments in derivatives are subject to the risks associated with the securities or other assets underlying the pool of securities, including illiquidity and difficulty in valuation. Non-diversified funds can be more volatile than diversified funds. Investments in the Fund are not FDIC insured, nor are they bank deposits or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity.

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

April 25, 2017

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

The newest addition to our fund family, Thornburg Long/ Short Equity Fund, was launched on December 30, 2016. The Fund is a conversion of a private hedge fund Thornburg has successfully managed since 2008.

This new Fund applies the same active, focused strategy used in the former hedge fund and leverages the entire Thornburg investment team in the search for long and short investment ideas.

As we mark the new Fund’s first full quarter of performance, we’d like to take this opportunity to both report on portfolio returns while offering more context on the distinct approach we take to pursue our goals in this liquid alternative strategy. References below to the Fund’s performance or portfolio exposures for periods prior to December 30, 2016, are to the performance or exposures of the predecessor hedge fund.

The Fund returned 4.61% (Class I) for the first quarter, compared to a 6.07% increase for the S&P 500 Index. The Morningstar Long/Short Category, returned just 2.91%.

Long and Short Exposure

During the semi-annual period, the Fund averaged gross long exposure of 106% and gross short exposure of 75%, resulting in 31% net long exposure across the portfolio. In our view, a reasonable benchmark for the Fund’s performance is an adjusted S&P 500 Index, which takes the Fund’s average net exposure and multiplies it by the S&P 500 Index return, resulting in a 1.94% return for the benchmark for the quarter. While the S&P 500 Index is the Fund’s benchmark, we would consider our return relative to the adjusted index as a more reasonable measure of our value added each period. For this quarter, our contribution is significant, as our 4.61% return well outpaced the 1.94% return of the adjusted index.

Per Morningstar, our competitors (in their Long/Short Equity category) on average maintain 88% gross long and 33% gross short exposures, with an average net long exposure of 59%. During the period, we maintained a higher total gross exposure (gross long + gross short) but much lower net exposure (31%) compared to category peers. Our relatively lower net exposure, we believe, has provided better downside protection in volatile and downward trending markets. While higher net exposures can boost performance in up markets, it can also contribute to higher beta and greater correlation, which would undercut some of the primary reasons investors use long/short strategies.

With the benefit of good stock selection both on the long and short sides of the portfolio, Fund returns have remained competitive with broad equity indices, despite eight consecutive years of rising equity markets. Our goal is to keep pace with broad equity indices over a full market cycle with significantly lower volatility. We generally seek to maintain a net long exposure of 30%-50% to aid in managing the Fund’s share price volatility. We aim to use active stock selection to bridge the gap between returns generated by our beta (we expect 0.3–0.5x the equity index return) and the overall market return over the long term. Should we see a significant pull back in the broad markets, we believe our low net exposure should significantly aid our returns relative to both the benchmark and our Morningstar peers.

During the most recent quarter, the Fund’s long book contributed to absolute return, while the short book detracted. On a relative basis, our long book well outperformed the S&P 500 Index, while our short book marginally underperformed (i.e., the total return of our short book was slightly higher than the index return for the quarter). This is a reversal of our results over the last three years where our long equities have lagged but our shorts have generated significant alpha. When we short securities, we are first focused on generating alpha, and second on providing a hedge (i.e., to mitigate factor risks that can arise from our bottom-up fundamental stock selection).

A Word about Our Baskets

To construct our portfolio, we employ a six-basket approach (three baskets on the long side and three baskets on the short side), which we believe diversifies both the long and short books among select and distinctly different companies.

On the long side, the Fund seeks positions in investments that we believe will grow over time, and which we believe are trading below their long-term value. We categorize long equity positions in three baskets:

 

 

Growth Industry Leaders: Firms with top positions in growing markets.

 

 

Consistent Growers: Companies that generally exhibit steady earnings or revenue growth, or both.

 

 

Emerging Growth Companies: Names that are addressing a new market or carving out a niche in an existing one.

In considering short book opportunities, we look for companies we believe are overvalued (or to hedge against the Fund’s long exposures). Here too, we apply a three-basket portfolio construct:

 

 

Cycle Victims: Cyclical companies that could be facing deteriorating industry dynamics or risks specific to the company or industry.

 

 

Stumbling Stalwarts: Firms that once exhibited steady earnings or revenue growth, but we expect to decline due to technological changes, weakening business economics, or other factors.

 

 

Falling Stars: Fast-growing businesses with premium valuations that we expect to decline because of approaching market saturation, increasing competition, or other factors.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Top Contributors

Long Book

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides brick and mortar and online education services, offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs. We continue to view Grand Canyon as an underappreciated quality holding with a differentiated model within the troubled for-profit education space. Recent results suggested an acceleration in online new enrollments driven in part by investment in brand advertising. We have trimmed our position in Grand Canyon somewhat since quarter end, as the stock began to approach our target price.

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a videogame studio. As game console capabilities improve, fewer companies can make the upfront investments required to fund new game development. Activision’s entertainment network has nearly 500 million monthly active users in 196 countries. As more game players are connected to each other and the company during game play, revenue monetization opportunities are proliferating.

Facebook, Inc.

Facebook, Inc. is the leading global social network. “Old” and new Facebook applications remain relevant with their customers as users and engagement increase on the Facebook platform, while “newer” Facebook-owned platforms, such as Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, grow users at a faster pace. As advertising dollars move online from traditional forms of media, Facebook stands to gain greater share of global advertising spend.

Ardagh Group S.A.

Ardagh Group S.A. is a packaging company focused on metal and glass packaging for the food and beverage industry. The company made its equity market debut during the quarter with a successful initial public offering.

Netflix, Inc.

Netflix, Inc. is the leading subscription video-on-demand streaming company in the world. After selling shares as we approached a price target in late 2015/early 2016, value investing patriarch Ben Graham’s iconic “Mr. Market” gave us the chance to repurchase the stock in August of 2016 at a lower price following a mixed earnings report. While the share price of Netflix moves around a lot, our calculation of the intrinsic value of the business isn’t nearly as volatile. We have taken advantage of the volatility of the share price to add value for Fund investors since our initial purchase in early 2014.

Short Book

None of our top five contributors were short positions during the quarter.

Top Detractors

Long Book

Marin Software, Inc.

Marin Software, Inc. was a long-time holding of the Fund. Marin is an independent provider of software to help customers measure and manage their online advertising spend. Marin has struggled over the years to consolidate internally developed and acquired software platforms to help clients manage spend on search, display, and social. We had long believed that an independent (NOT Google or Facebook), reasonably priced tool would be of value to advertisers and that the $8 billion of annualized advertising spend flowing through their platform each year was worth much more than Marin’s market implied Enterprise Value. A CEO shakeup, very weak revenue guidance and fundamental deterioration for 2017 led us to sell this investment—in the end, a disappointing long-term holding for the Fund.

Short Book

Oriflame Holdings AG

Oriflame Holdings AG is a Swedish company that sells cosmetics directly to consumers in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Recently, the company has been able to grow sales in new regions despite continued declines in its sales force across its core Eastern European markets. The stock appreciated on this potential new growth driver compensating for declines in traditional business areas.

Advanced Micro Devices

Advanced Micro Devices shares increased during the quarter on anticipation that AMD will successfully gain market share from Intel and Nvidia through new product launches. While we trimmed our short position during the quarter for risk management purposes, we continue to believe that AMD has under-invested in research and development (R&D) compared to rivals and that current valuation levels factor in a sharp improvement in AMD’s market share, which we believe will prove elusive.

Mixi Inc.

Mixi’s key mobile game franchise, Monster Strike, showed signs of stability in the quarter after slowing in 2016. The stock appreciated on the potential extension of revenues from this game.

Arista Networks

Arista Networks is a software-driven cloud networking company. Shares increased during the quarter due to a better-than-expected earnings report. Our short thesis on Arista has been predicated on a slowdown in revenue growth driven by white-box cannibalization, increased competition, and legal disruptions. We trimmed this position during the quarter for risk management purposes.

 

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Letter to Shareholders,   

Continued

  

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Select Long Positions Added this Quarter

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is a leading network-security company. We believe network security is increasingly important to companies all over the world and that Palo Alto has a strong competitive advantage in supplying these services. The stock traded lower as sales growth and forecasts have missed expectations recently. We believe this is in part due to the transition of their revenue model from up-front license fees to subscriptions. Stock weakness gave us an opportunity to add this fast-growing company to the Emerging Growth basket of our long portfolio during the quarter.

Kose Corp.

Kose Corp. is a leading Japanese cosmetics company. We are excited about their consistent market share gains in their home market. We also believe their fast-growing U.S. cosmetics brand, Tarte, is underappreciated.

Akorn, Inc.

Akorn, Inc. is a niche pharmaceutical company with specialized manufacturing and R&D capabilities in alternative dosage forms including injectables and opthalmics. Akorn is less levered than peers and competes in less competitive, hard-to-manufacture spaces, which results in higher margins. Shortly after purchase, AKRX received FDA clearance on their injectable manufacturing facility in Lake Charles, IL, removing a significant overhang by providing the company a long runway to grow revenues from their development pipeline.

Conclusion

We are pleased with the results of our new fund’s inaugural quarter, yet the portfolio is designed to truly shine over a longer, full market cycle. And for the eight-plus years history of its predecessor fund, we saw this happen. Now available to the general public, the Fund has an exciting opportunity to offer our distinct fundamental, bottom-up approach to the long/short space to a wider range of investors—ideally adding alpha to a diversified portfolio while seeking less volatility than the overall market.

Thank you for your trust and confidence.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Connor Browne, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Managing Director

The matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include any advisor or portfolio manager prediction, assessment, analysis or outlook for individual securities, industries, investment styles, market sectors and/or markets. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for each fund in its current prospectus, other factors bearing on these reports include the accuracy of the advisor’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions, the appropriateness of the investment strategies designed by the advisor or portfolio manager and the ability of the advisor or portfolio manager to implement their strategies efficiently and successfully. Any one or more of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets generally, could cause the actual results of any fund to differ materially as compared to its benchmarks.

The views expressed are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. This information should not be relied upon as a recommendation or investment advice and is not intended to predict the performance of any investment or market.

 

 

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Performance Summary   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

 

     1-YR     3-YR     5-YR     SINCE
INCEP.
(2/1/08)
 

Class I Shares

     12.18     4.51     8.49     6.77

S&P 500 Index

     17.17     10.37     13.30     8.40

Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to the Fund’s relatively small asset base in initial stages, performance was positively impacted by IPOs to a greater degree than it may be in the future. IPO investments are not an integral component of the Fund’s investment process and may not be utilized to the same extent in the future. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For performance current to the most recent month end, visit thornburg.com or call 800-847-0200. The performance information does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. There is no sales charge for Class I shares.

As disclosed in the most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expenses are as follows: I shares, 3.01%. Thornburg Investment Management and/or Thornburg Securities Corporation have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses through at least February 1, 2018, for some of the share classes, resulting in net expense ratios of the following: I shares, 2.74%. For more detailed information on fund expenses and waivers/reimbursements please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Performance prior to 12/30/2016 is from the predecessor fund, which was managed in a materially equivalent manner to the Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund. The predecessor fund was not a registered mutual fund and was not subject to the same investment restrictions as the Long/Short Equity Fund. If the predecessor fund had been registered under the 1940 Act, the performance may have been different.

Glossary

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged broad measure of the U.S. stock market.

The performance of any index is not indicative of the performance of any particular investment. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. Investors may not make direct investments into any index.

Alpha – A measure of the difference between a portfolio’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the portfolio performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates under-performance, given the expectations established by the beta.

Beta – A measure of market-related risk. Less than one means the portfolio is less volatile than the index, while greater than one indicates more volatility than the index.

Morningstar Long/Short Equity Category – Long/short portfolios hold sizeable stakes in both long and short positions in equities, exchange traded funds, and related derivatives. At least 75% of the assets are in equity securities or derivatives, and funds in the category will typically have beta values to relevant benchmarks of between 0.3 and 0.8 over a three-year period.

 

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Fund Summary   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its objective.

The Fund pursues its investment goal by investing a significant amount of its assets in long and short positions in a broad range of equity securities. While the Fund normally expects to invest a larger portion of its portfolio in long positions than short positions, the Fund expects to invest a significant portion of its assets in short positions.

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

Health Care

     9.1

Consumer Discretionary

     8.5

Consumer Staples

     5.1

Information Technology

     4.3

Financials

     4.1

Energy

     3.4

Utilities

     0.1

Real Estate

     -0.3

Telecommunication Services

     -0.4

Industrials

     -1.2

Materials

     -2.2

Miscellaneous

     0.0

PORTFOLIO EXPOSURE

 

     1Q17     4Q16  

Gross Long

     106.3     110.9

Gross Short

     -75.6     -79.5

Net Equity

     30.7     30.7

ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHY

 

     LONG     SHORT  

United States

     96.7     -61.9

Ex-U.S.

     9.6     -13.7

There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objectives.

All portfolio information is subject to change.

Thornburg adjusts the characteristics of certain derivatives to, in our investment team’s opinion, more accurately reflect their market exposure.

TOP TEN LONG HOLDINGS

 

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

     9.2

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     5.4

Facebook, Inc.

     5.1

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     4.9

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     4.7

Alphabet, Inc.

     4.3

Netflix, Inc.

     4.3

Medtronic plc

     4.1

Amazon.com, Inc.

     4.0

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

     3.9

 

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Schedule of Investments   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

COMMON STOCK — 102.74%

     

CAPITAL GOODS — 1.95%

     

Machinery — 1.95%

     

c Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     26,123      $ 941,995  
     

 

 

 
        941,995  
     

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — 1.74%

     

Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.74%

     

Covanta Holding Corp.

     53,583        841,253  
     

 

 

 
        841,253  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — 4.80%

     

Household Durables — 2.83%

     

a,c TRI Pointe Homes, Inc.

     109,235        1,369,807  

Leisure Products — 1.97%

     

c Callaway Golf Co.

     85,927        951,212  
     

 

 

 
        2,321,019  
     

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — 10.80%

     

Diversified Consumer Services — 10.80%

     

a,c Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

     62,187        4,453,211  

a Nord Anglia Education, Inc.

     30,449        771,578  
     

 

 

 
        5,224,789  
     

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — 8.94%

     

Capital Markets — 5.65%

     

Apollo Global Management, LLC

     48,300        1,174,656  

Oaktree Capital Group, LLC

     34,400        1,558,320  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts — 3.29%

     

c PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

     89,701        1,592,193  
     

 

 

 
        4,325,169  
     

 

 

 

ENERGY — 3.16%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.16%

     

Devon Energy Corp.

     15,600        650,832  

Teekay LNG Partners LP

     50,100        879,255  
     

 

 

 
        1,530,087  
     

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — 4.86%

     

Food & Staples Retailing — 4.86%

     

c Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     32,602        2,349,952  
     

 

 

 
        2,349,952  
     

 

 

 

FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO — 2.02%

     

Food Products — 2.02%

     

c The Kraft Heinz Co.

     10,790        979,840  
     

 

 

 
        979,840  
     

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — 6.43%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 4.58%

     

a Avinger, Inc.

     112,831        214,379  

Medtronic plc

     24,848        2,001,755  

Health Care Providers & Services — 1.85%

     

a Envision Healthcare Corp.

     14,586        894,413  
     

 

 

 
        3,110,547  
     

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — 2.19%

     

Personal Products — 2.19%

     

KOSE Corp.

     11,700        1,058,286  
     

 

 

 
        1,058,286  
     

 

 

 

INSURANCE — 3.86%

     

Insurance — 3.86%

     

c Assured Guaranty Ltd.

     50,370        1,869,231  
     

 

 

 
        1,869,231  
     

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — 13.29%

     

Biotechnology — 7.38%

     

c Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     38,687        2,627,621  

a,c Seattle Genetics, Inc.

     15,007        943,340  

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
    VALUE  

Pharmaceuticals — 5.91%

    

a,c Akorn, Inc.

     57,300     $ 1,379,784  

c Phibro Animal Health Corp.

     52,807       1,483,877  
    

 

 

 
       6,434,622  
    

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — 1.73%

    

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.73%

    

Fibra Uno Administracion S.A. de C.V.

     490,800       839,136  
    

 

 

 
       839,136  
    

 

 

 

RETAILING — 12.61%

    

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 11.62%

    

a,c Amazon.com, Inc.

     2,206       1,955,707  

c Expedia, Inc.

     12,452       1,571,069  

a,c Netflix, Inc.

     14,190       2,097,424  

Specialty Retail — 0.99%

    

Office Depot, Inc.

     102,300       477,230  
    

 

 

 
       6,101,430  
    

 

 

 

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — 15.48%

    

Information Technology Services — 1.30%

    

a Cognizant Tech Solutions Corp.

     10,551       627,995  

Internet Software & Services — 9.44%

    

a,c Alphabet, Inc. Class C

     2,531       2,099,616  

a,c Facebook, Inc.

     17,400       2,471,670  

Software — 4.74%

    

c Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     45,989       2,293,012  
    

 

 

 
       7,492,293  
    

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — 7.12%

    

Communications Equipment — 7.12%

    

a ARRIS International plc

     28,824       762,395  

Nokia Oyj

     152,640       819,067  

a Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

     8,187       922,511  

a,c ViaSat, Inc.

     14,800       944,536  
    

 

 

 
       3,448,509  
    

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.77%

    

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.77%

    

a Level 3 Communications, Inc.

     14,934       854,523  
    

 

 

 
       854,523  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $39,280,109)

       49,722,681  
    

 

 

 

COMMON STOCK SOLD SHORT — (75.69)%

    

AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS — (2.48)%

    

Auto Components — (2.48)%

    

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

     (33,341     (1,200,276
    

 

 

 
       (1,200,276
    

 

 

 

BANKS — (4.05)%

    

Banks — (2.03)%

    

Westamerica Bancorporation

     (17,600     (982,608

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — (2.02)%

    

a Bofi Holding, Inc.

     (37,502     (979,927
    

 

 

 
       (1,962,535
    

 

 

 

CAPITAL GOODS — (5.02)%

    

Construction & Engineering — (1.00)%

    

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     (7,725     (486,289

Machinery — (1.97)%

    

KONE Oyj

     (21,731     (954,197

Trading Companies & Distributors — (2.05)%

    

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     (4,256     (990,626
    

 

 

 
       (2,431,112
    

 

 

 

CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL — (4.10)%

    

Household Durables — (4.10)%

    

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     (18,484     (1,159,316

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
    VALUE  

Garmin Ltd.

     (16,100   $ (822,871
    

 

 

 
       (1,982,187
    

 

 

 

CONSUMER SERVICES — (4.03)%

    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — (4.03)%

    

Sonic Corp.

     (38,366     (972,962

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     (11,700     (978,939
    

 

 

 
       (1,951,901
    

 

 

 

DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS — (6.60)%

    

Capital Markets — (4.34)%

    

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

     (6,099     (1,005,786

Financial Engines, Inc.

     (25,150     (1,095,283

Consumer Finance — (2.26)%

    

a Credit Acceptance Corp.

     (5,471     (1,090,972
    

 

 

 
       (3,192,041
    

 

 

 

FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING — (1.95)%

    

Food & Staples Retailing — (1.95)%

    

Colruyt SA

     (19,202     (942,705
    

 

 

 
       (942,705
    

 

 

 

HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES — (6.61)%

    

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — (4.64)%

    

ResMed, Inc.

     (16,314     (1,174,118

a Haemonetics Corp.

     (26,375     (1,070,034

Health Care Providers & Services — (1.97)%

    

a Select Medical Holdings Corp.

     (71,400     (953,190
    

 

 

 
       (3,197,342
    

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS — (2.10)%

    

Personal Products — (2.10)%

    

Oriflame Holding AG

     (25,443     (1,018,214
    

 

 

 
       (1,018,214
    

 

 

 

MATERIALS — (2.25)%

    

Chemicals — (2.25)%

    

Orica Ltd.

     (80,955     (1,088,553
    

 

 

 
       (1,088,553
    

 

 

 

MEDIA — (2.30)%

    

Media — (2.30)%

    

a E.W. Scripps Co.

     (47,500     (1,113,400
    

 

 

 
       (1,113,400
    

 

 

 

PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES — (4.18)%

    

Biotechnology — (2.25)%

    

a Myriad Genetics, Inc.

     (56,615     (1,087,008

Life Sciences Tools & Services — (1.93)%

    

a PAREXEL International Corp.

     (14,812     (934,785
    

 

 

 
       (2,021,793
    

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE — (2.12)%

    

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts — (2.12)%

    

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     (13,794     (1,026,136
    

 

 

 
       (1,026,136
    

 

 

 

RETAILING — (6.95)%

    

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — (1.96)%

    

PetMed Express, Inc.

     (47,100     (948,594

Specialty Retail — (4.99)%

    

The Children’s Place, Inc.

     (10,013     (1,202,061

a Dufry AG

     (7,949     (1,211,019
    

 

 

 
       (3,361,674
    

 

 

 

SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT — (2.63)%

    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — (2.63)%

    

a Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

     (87,390     (1,271,525
    

 

 

 
       (1,271,525
    

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
    VALUE  

SOFTWARE & SERVICES — (11.77)%

    

Information Technology Services — (2.05)%

    

Paychex, Inc.

     (16,820   $ (990,698

Internet Software & Services — (2.90)%

    

mixi, Inc.

     (29,200     (1,405,838

Software — (6.82)%

    

a Ellie Mae, Inc.

     (11,921     (1,195,319

Fair Isaac Corp.

     (8,620     (1,111,549

Microsoft Corp.

     (15,100     (994,486
    

 

 

 
       (5,697,890
    

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT — (4.34)%

    

Communications Equipment — (4.34)%

    

ADTRAN, Inc.

     (45,400     (942,050

a Arista Networks, Inc.

     (8,765     (1,159,347
    

 

 

 
       (2,101,397
    

 

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — (2.21)%

    

Diversified Telecommunication Services — (2.21)%

    

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     (24,839     (1,069,319
    

 

 

 
       (1,069,319
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $32,908,249)

       (36,630,000
    

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.38%

    

BANKS — 1.38%

    

Banks — 1.38%

    

GMAC Capital Trust I Pfd, 8.125%

     26,238       667,232  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $623,152)

       667,232  
    

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS SOLD SHORT — (0.77)%

    

a Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X

     (550     (10,648

a Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X

     (4,595     (79,723

a Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X

     (2,677     (30,438

a Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X

     (3,601     (69,679

a Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X

     (1,330     (12,050

a Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3X

     (332     (2,477

a Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X

     (255     (4,600

a iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN

     (7,340     (115,899

a ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap400

     (2,550     (37,714

a ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ

     (221     (8,188
    

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $5,530,028)

       (371,416
    

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 39.30%

    

b Thornburg Capital Management Fund

     1,901,874       19,018,736  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $19,018,736)

       19,018,736  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 66.96% (Cost $20,483,720)

     $ 32,407,233  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 33.04%

       15,988,924  
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

     $ 48,396,157  
    

 

 

 

 

12    Semi-Annual Report


Schedule of Investments, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Footnote Legend

 

a Non-income producing.
b Investment in Affiliates – Shown below are holdings of voting securities of each portfolio company which is considered “affiliated” to the Fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including companies for which the Fund’s holding represented 5% or more of the company’s voting securities, and a series of the Thornburg Investment Trust in which the Fund invested for cash management purposes during the period:

 

ISSUER

  SHARES/PRINCIPAL
SEPTEMBER 30,
2016
    GROSS
ADDITIONS
    GROSS
REDUCTIONS
    SHARES/PRINCIPAL
MARCH  31,

2017
    MARKET VALUE
MARCH  31,

2017
    INVESTMENT
INCOME
    REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
 

Thornburg Capital Management Fund

    —       3,692,496       1,790,622       1,901,874     $ 19,018,736     $ 45,171     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-controlled affiliated issuers - 39.30% of net assets

 

    $ 19,018,736     $ 45,171     $ —    
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2016.
c All or a portion of the security is pledged as collateral for securities sold short. At March 31, 2017, the value of securities pledged was $27,109,848. An additional $15,946,811 in cash has been segregated for collateral on securities sold short.

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of securities, abbreviations are used per the table below:

 

Pfd    Preferred Stock

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at value (Note 3)

  

Non-affiliated issuers (cost $39,903,261)

   $ 50,389,913  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer (cost $19,018,736)

     19,018,736  

Cash segregated as collateral on securities sold short

     15,946,811  

Receivable for investments sold

     183,058  

Dividends receivable

     73,666  

Dividend and interest reclaim receivable

     263  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     32,644  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     85,645,091  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Securities sold short (proceeds $38,438,277)

     37,001,416  

Payable for investments purchased

     137,776  

Payable to investment advisor and other affiliates (Note 4)

     20,261  

Payable for short sale financing

     32,313  

Dividends payable for short sales

     57,168  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     37,248,934  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 48,396,157  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF

  

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 10,469,312  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     11,923,565  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     198,697  

Net capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

     25,804,583  
  

 

 

 
   $ 48,396,157  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE

  

Class I Shares:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($48,396,157 applicable to 4,635,217 shares of beneficial interest outstanding - Note 5)

   $ 10.44  
  

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

14    Semi-Annual Report


Statement of Operations   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   Period Ended March 31, 2017*

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Dividend income

  

Non-affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $ 495)

   $ 180,611  

Non-controlled affiliated issuer

     45,171  
  

 

 

 

Total

     225,782  
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 4)

     152,282  

Administration fees (Note 4)

  

Class I Shares

     6,091  

Transfer agent fees

  

Class I Shares

     2,760  

Registration and filing fees

  

Class I Shares

     8,850  

Dividend expense on securities sold short

     164,542  

Short sale financing fees

     116,792  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     14,720  

Professional fees

     75,150  

Accounting fees (Note 4)

     184  

Trustee fees

     460  

Other expenses

     7,719  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     549,550  

Less:

  

Expenses reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 4)

     (82,914
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     466,636  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

     (240,854
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

     (990,020

Foreign currency transactions

     22,156  
  

 

 

 
     (967,864
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Non-affiliated issuer investments

     3,242,394  

Foreign currency translations

     52  
  

 

 

 
     3,242,446  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     2,274,582  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 2,033,728  
  

 

 

 

 

* For the unaudited period from commencement of operations on December 30, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

  

 

     PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017*
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM

  

OPERATIONS

  

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (240,854

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (967,864

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

     3,242,446  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     2,033,728  

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)

  

Class I Shares

     (263,309
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets

     1,770,419  

NET ASSETS

  

Beginning of Period

     46,625,738  
  

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 48,396,157  
  

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 10,469,312  

 

* For the unaudited period from commencement of operations on December 30, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

See notes to financial statements.

 

16    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements

  

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of Thornburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2016. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 3, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund is currently one of twenty-one separate series of the Trust. Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes and bears expenses directly attributable to it. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Effective December 30, 2016, the assets of Thornburg Partners Fund, L.P., a private investment vehicle for which Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. served as general partner and investment advisor (the “Partnership”), were transferred to the Fund, in exchange for which the Fund delivered to the Partnership Class I shares of beneficial interest of the Fund, and assumed certain liabilities of the Partnership. The net assets that the Fund received from the Partnership in the transaction had a value of $46,625,738 at the time of the transaction. The Partnership received 4,662,559 Class I shares of the Fund, each with a NAV per share of $10.00. Those Class I shares were distributed in pro rata amounts to the partners of the Partnership, and the Partnership was subsequently dissolved. The investment policies and restrictions of the Fund are in all material respects equivalent to those of the Partnership, except that the Partnership was not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not, therefore, subject to certain investment restrictions, diversification requirements, and other restrictions imposed on registered investment companies by the 1940 Act or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The Fund’s portfolio management team is the same as the Partnership’s portfolio management team.

The Fund currently offers one class of shares of beneficial interest: Class I. This class of shares of the Fund represents all interest in the portfolio of investments. Class I shares are sold at net asset value without a sales charge at the time of purchase and may be subject to a service fee. All expenses are allocated to the class including transfer agent fees, government registration fees, certain printing and postage costs, and administrative and legal expenses.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund prepares its financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including investment company accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Security Valuation: All investments in securities held by the Fund are valued as described in Note 3.

Allocation of Income, Gains, Losses and Expenses: Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares (or the value of the dividend-eligible shares, as appropriate) of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to all Funds are allocated among the Funds comprising the Trust based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operating income of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Ordinary income distributions, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually and more often if deemed necessary by the Advisor. Dividends are paid and are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund at net asset value per share at the close of business on the ex-dividend date, or at the shareholder’s option, paid in cash.

Investment Income: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain income from foreign investments is recognized as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income is accrued as earned. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to call dates or maturity dates using the effective yield method of the respective investments. These amounts are included in Interest Income on the Statement of Operations.

Custodian Fees: Custodian fees disclosed in the Statement of Operations may include interest expenses incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on any such cash overdraft at a rate equal to 2.50% of the overdraft amount in excess of $50,000.

Investment Transactions: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from the sale of investments are recorded on an identified cost basis.

 

Semi-Annual Report    17


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

  

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Short Sales: A short sale involves the sale by the Fund of a security that the Fund does not own. The Fund borrows the security that it intends to sell from a broker or other institution, and at a later date the Fund completes the short sale by purchasing that same security on the open market and delivering it to the lending institution. The Fund is generally required to pay the lender amounts equal to any dividend or interest which accrues on the borrowed security during the period of the loan. The Fund may also be required to pay a premium, fee, or other amount to the lender in exchange for borrowing the security. When it enters into a short sale, the Fund seeks to profit on a decline in the price of the security between the date the Fund borrows the security and the date the Fund purchases the security to deliver it to the lender. If, however, the price of the security increases between those dates, or if the price of the security declines by an amount which is not sufficient to cover the expenses of borrowing the security, the Fund will experience a loss.

Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may invest excess cash in repurchase agreements whereby the Fund purchases investments, which serve as collateral, with an agreement to resell such collateral to the seller at an agreed upon price at the maturity date of the repurchase agreement. Investments pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held in custody until maturity of the repurchase agreement. Provisions in the agreements require that the market value of the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase value in the event of default. In the event of default, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/ or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. To the extent the Fund engages in such transactions, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and not for the purpose of investment leverage or to speculate on interest rate or market changes. At the time the Fund makes a commitment to purchase an investment on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will record the transaction and reflect the value in determining its net asset value. When effecting such transactions, assets of an amount sufficient to make payment for the portfolio investments to be purchased will be segregated on the Fund’s records on the trade date. Investments purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis do not earn interest until the settlement date.

Foreign Currency Translation: Portfolio investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign investments, it will customarily enter into a foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transactions. The values of such spot contracts are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on investments held. Such changes are included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments.

Reported net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise due to purchases and sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations arise from changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities, other than investments at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications: Under the Trust’s organizational documents (and under separate agreements with the independent Trustees), its officers and Trustees are provided with an indemnification against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business the Trust may also enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases (decreases) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders substantially all investment company taxable income including net realized gains on investments (if any), and tax exempt income of the Fund. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.

The Fund files income tax returns in United States federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three years following a return’s filing date. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the financial statements.

 

18    Semi-Annual Report


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2017, information on the tax components of capital was as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 20,483,720  
  

 

 

 

Gross unrealized appreciation on a tax basis

   $ 17,980,204  

Gross unrealized depreciation on a tax basis

     (6,056,691
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (tax basis)

   $ 11,923,513  
  

 

 

 

Foreign Withholding Taxes: The Fund is subject to foreign tax withholding imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld, in view of various considerations, including recent decisions rendered by the courts in those and other jurisdictions. The Fund would expect to record a receivable for such a reclaim based on a variety of factors, including assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, the jurisdiction’s administrative practices and payment history, and industry convention. To date the Fund has recorded no such receivable because there is limited precedent for collecting such prior year reclaims and the likelihood of collection remains uncertain.

Deferred Foreign Capital Gain Taxes: The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains of securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these investments as reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SECURITY VALUATION

Valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investment securities is performed in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the oversight of the Trustees.

The Trustees of the Trust have appointed Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., the Trust’s investment advisor ( the “Advisor”) to assist the Trustees in obtaining market values for portfolio investments, evaluate and monitor professional pricing service providers appointed by the Trustees’ Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) to assist in determining fair values for portfolio investments, assist in calculating fair values for portfolio investments in certain circumstances, and to perform other functions in connection with the valuation of investments. The Advisor acts through its Valuation and Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and other employees of the Advisor. The Committee regularly reviews its own valuation calculations, as well as the valuations, valuation techniques and services furnished by pricing service providers, considers circumstances which may require valuation calculations by the Committee, and reviews previous valuation calculations. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee on the Committee’s activities, the performance of pricing service providers, and other matters relating to valuation of portfolio investments.

In those instances when the Committee assists in calculating a fair value for a portfolio investment, the Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund would reasonably expect to receive upon a sale of the investment in an orderly transaction between market participants on the valuation date. The Committee customarily utilizes quotations from securities broker dealers in calculating valuations, but also may utilize prices obtained from pricing service providers or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. Because fair values calculated by the Committee are estimates, the calculation of a value for an investment may differ from the price that would be realized by the Fund upon a sale of the investment, and the difference could be material to the Fund’s financial statements. The Committee’s calculation of a fair value for an investment may also differ from the prices obtained by other persons (including other mutual funds) for the investment.

Valuation of Securities: Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on a United States securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. Investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date. Portfolio investments reported by NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on the valuation date. If an investment is traded on more than one exchange, the investment is considered traded on the exchange that is normally the primary market for that investment. Securities and other portfolio investments which are listed or traded on exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last price or the closing price of the investment on the exchange that is normally the primary market for the investment, as of the close of the exchange preceding the Fund’s valuation date. Foreign investments listed or traded on an exchange for which there has been no sale that day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices on that valuation date.

In any case when a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio investment ordinarily valued by market quotation, the Committee calculates a fair value for the investment using alternative methods approved by the Audit Committee. A market quotation is not readily available when the primary market or exchange for the investment is not open for the entire scheduled day of trading. Market quotations for an investment also may not be readily available if developments after the most recent close of the investment’s primary exchange or market, but prior to the close of business on any Fund business day, or an unusual event or significant period of time occurring since the availability of a market quotation, create a serious question concerning the reliability of the most recent market

 

Semi-Annual Report     19


Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

  

March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

quotation available for the investment. In particular, on days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign equity investments held by the Fund may be valued using alternative methods. The Committee customarily obtains valuations in these instances from pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee. Pricing service providers ordinarily calculate valuations using multi-factor models to adjust market prices based upon various inputs, including exchange data, depository receipt prices, futures, index data and other data.

Debt obligations held by the Fund which are not listed or traded on exchanges or for which no reported market exists are ordinarily valued at the valuation obtained from a pricing service provider approved by the Audit Committee.

In any case when a pricing service provider fails to provide a valuation for a debt obligation held by the Fund, the Committee calculates a fair value for the obligation using alternative methods under procedures approved by the Audit Committee. Additionally, in cases when management believes that a valuation obtained from a pricing service provider merits review for significant reasons, the Committee decides whether or not to use the valuation calculated by the pricing service provider or to use an alternative method approved by the Audit Committee to calculate a fair value for the obligation.

Quotations for foreign investments expressed in foreign currency amounts are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents using a foreign exchange quotation from a third party service provider at the time of valuation. Foreign investments held by the Fund may be traded on days and at times when the Fund is not open for business. Consequently, the value of Fund investments may be significantly affected on days when shareholders cannot purchase or sell Fund shares. Futures contracts and other financial and derivative instruments traded on an exchange are valued at the latest published price for the instrument on its primary exchange. Listed options are valued at the last bid price.

Valuation Hierarchy: The Fund categorizes its investments based upon the inputs used in valuing those investments, according to a three-level hierarchy established in guidance from FASB. Categorization of investments using this hierarchy is intended by the FASB to maximize the use of observable inputs in valuing investments and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in valuing an investment based on available market information. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect assumptions about the information market participants would use in valuing an investment. An investment’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is deemed significant to the valuation. The methodologies and inputs used to value investments are not necessarily indications of the risk or liquidity associated with those investments.

Various inputs are used in calculating valuations for the Fund’s investments. These inputs are generally summarized according to the three-level hierarchy below:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2: Other direct or indirect significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments in active markets and other observable inputs, such as interest rates, prepayment rates, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including the Committee’s own assumptions in calculating the fair values of investments).

Valuations for debt obligations held by the Fund are typically calculated by pricing service providers approved by the Audit Committee and are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

On days when market volatility thresholds established by the Audit Committee are exceeded, foreign securities for which valuations are obtained from pricing service providers are fair valued. On these days, the foreign securities are characterized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy and revert to Level 1 after the threshold is no longer exceeded.

In a limited number of cases the Committee calculates a fair value for investments using broker quotations or other methods approved by the Audit Committee. When the Committee uses a single broker quotation to calculate a fair value for an investment without other significant observable inputs, or if a fair value is calculated using other significant inputs that are considered unobservable, the investment is characterized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Other significant unobservable inputs used to calculate a fair value in these instances might include an income-based valuation approach which considers discounted anticipated future cash flows from the investment, and application of discounts due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment.

Valuations based upon the use of inputs from Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not represent the actual price received upon the disposition of an investment, and the Fund may receive a price that is lower than the valuation based upon these inputs when it sells the investment.

The following table displays a summary of the fair value hierarchy measurements of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2017. In any instance when valuation inputs from more than one level are used to determine the fair value of a specific investment, the investment is placed in the level of the table based upon the lowest level input that is significant in determining the fair value of the investment:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT MARCH 31, 2017  
     TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets

         

Investments in Securities*

         

Common Stock

   $ 49,722,681     $ 49,722,681     $ —        $ —    

Preferred Stock

     667,232       667,232       

Short Term Investments

     19,018,736       19,018,736       —          —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 69,408,649     $ 69,408,649     $ —        $ —    

Liabilities

         

Investments in Securities Sold Short*

         

Common Stock

   $ (36,630,000   $ (36,630,000   $ —        $ —    

Exchange–Traded Funds

     (371,416     (371,416     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ (37,001,416   $ (37,001,416   $ —        $ —    

 

* See Schedule of Investments for a summary of the industry exposure as grouped according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which is an industry taxonomy developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

In accordance with the guidance prescribed in ASU No. 2011-04, it is the policy of the Fund to recognize transfers between levels and those underlying events which caused the movement. The Fund recognized no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the period ended March 31, 2017, other than when the Fund exceeded market volatility thresholds for foreign equity investments during the period.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement, the Advisor serves as the investment advisor and performs services for the Fund for which the fees are payable at the end of each month. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

Management Fee Schedule

 

DAILY NET ASSETS

   FEE RATE  

Up to $500 million

     1.250

Next $500 million

     1.200  

Next $1 billion

     1.150  

Over $2 billion

     1.100  

The Fund’s effective management fee for the period ended March 31, 2017 was 1.25% of the Fund’s average net assets.

The Fund pays to the Advisor the costs of personnel who perform certain accounting services for the Fund. For the period ended March 31, 2017, the Fund paid $184 to the Advisor for these accounting services. The Trust has also entered into administrative service agreements with the Advisor, whereby the Advisor will perform certain administrative services related to each class of the Fund’s shares, and for which fees will be payable at an annual rate of up to .125 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares. Total administrative service fees incurred by each class of shares of the Fund for the period ended March 31, 2017, are set forth in the Statement of Operations.

The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Thornburg Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, which acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares.

The Advisor and Distributor have contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses incurred by the Fund so that actual expenses of certain share classes do not exceed levels as specified in the Fund’s most recent prospectus. The agreement may be terminated by the Fund at any time, but may not be terminated by the Advisor or Distributor before February 1, 2018, unless the Advisor ceases to be the investment advisor to the Fund or the Distributor ceases to be the distributor of the Fund prior to that date. The Advisor and Distributor may recoup amounts waived or reimbursed during the fiscal year if actual expenses fall below the contractual limit during that year.

For the period ended March 31, 2017, the Advisor contractually reimbursed certain class specific expenses, administrative fees, and distribution fees of $82,914 for Class I shares.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers or directors of the Advisor and Distributor. The compensation of independent Trustees is borne by the Trust.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements, Continued   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

The percentage of direct investments in the Fund held by the Trustees and Officers of the Trust and the Advisor is approximately 69.03%.

The Fund may purchase or sell securities from, or to an affiliated fund, provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment advisor, common officers, or common trustees, and provided that all such transactions will comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. For the period ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had no transactions with affiliated funds.

NOTE 5 – SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

At March 31, 2017, there were an unlimited number of shares with no par value of beneficial interest authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2017 (UNAUDITED)*
 
     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Class I Shares

    

Shares sold

     137,371     $ 1,403,735  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends

     —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (164,728     (1,667,044
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (27,357   $ (263,309
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2016.

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the period ended March 31, 2017, the Fund had purchase and sale transactions of investments (excluding short-term investments and securities transferred from the Partnership) of $18,208,987 and $20,772,624, respectively.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK

The Fund may use a variety of derivative financial instruments to hedge or adjust the risks affecting its investment portfolio or to enhance investment returns. Provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ASC 815-10-50 (“ASC 815”) require certain disclosures. The disclosures are intended to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of the use of derivative instruments by the Fund and how these derivatives affect the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Fund. The Fund does not designate any derivative instruments as hedging instruments under ASC 815. Additionally, the Fund’s risk of loss may exceed the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the period ended March 31, 2017, the Fund did not invest in any derivative financial instruments of the type addressed by ASC 815.

OTHER NOTES

Risks: The Fund’s investments subject it to risks including, but not limited to, management risk, market and economic risk, risks affecting specific issuers, liquidity risk, the risks associated with investments in small- and mid-cap companies and non-U.S. issuers (including developing country issuers), short sale risk, diversification risk, derivatives risk, credit risk, and interest rate risk. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund.

Subsequent Events: Fund management believes no events have occurred between March 31, 2017 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

    Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

 

     PER SHARE PERFORMANCE (FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD)      RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS     SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
NOTED,
PERIODS
ARE
FISCAL
YEARS
ENDED
SEPT. 30,

   NET ASSET
VALUE
BEGINNING
OF PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)+
    NET
REALIZED

&
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
ON
INVESTMENTS
     TOTAL FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
     DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
     DIVIDENDS
FROM NET
REALIZED
GAINS
     TOTAL
DIVIDENDS
     NET
ASSET
VALUE
END

OF
PERIOD
     NET
INVESTMENT
INCOME
(LOSS)

(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    EXPENSES,
AFTER
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
AND

NET OF
CUSTODY
CREDITS

(%)
    EXPENSES,
BEFORE
EXPENSE
REDUCTIONS
(%)
    TOTAL
RETURN
(%)(a)
     PORTFOLIO
TURNOVER
RATE

(%)(a)
     NET
ASSETS
AT END
OF
PERIOD
(THOUSANDS)
 
CLASS I SHARES                                    

2017(b)(c)

   $ 10.00        (0.05     0.49        0.44        —            —          —        $ 10.44        (1.98 )(d)      1.50 (d)      1.50 (d)      4.49 (d)(e)      4.40        20.13      $ 48,396  

 

(a) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) Unaudited Six Month Period Ended March 31.
(c) Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2016.
(d) Annualized.
(e) The Fund incurs certain expenses and fees in connection with investments in short positions. If such expenses and fees had not occurred, the Expenses Before Expense Reductions ratio would have been 2.18%.
+ Based on weighted average shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Expense Example   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on a $1,000 investment beginning on October 1, 2016, and held until March 31, 2017.

 

     BEGINNING
ACCOUNT  VALUE
10/1/16
     ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/17
     EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD
10/1/16–3/31/17
 

CLASS I SHARES

        

Actual

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,044.00      $ 7.64  

Hypothetical*

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,017.45      $ 7.54  

 

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for Class I (1.50%) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

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

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

For each class of shares, the second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. 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 the Fund and 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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table for each class of shares is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Other Information   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

   March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING

Policies and Procedures:

The Trust has delegated to Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) voting decisions respecting proxies for the Fund’s voting securities. The Advisor makes voting decisions in accordance with its Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures. A description of the Policy and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how proxies were voted is available on or before August 31 of each year for the twelve months ending the preceding June 30. This information is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling the Advisor toll-free at 1-800-847-0200, (ii) on the Thornburg website at www.thornburg.com, and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files with the Securities and Exchange Commission schedules of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’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. The Fund also makes this information available on its website at www.thornburg. com/download or upon request by calling 1-800-847-0200.

 

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Trustees’ Statement to Shareholders

Readopted September 12, 2016

The Trustees believe current and prospective shareholders should know how we discharge our responsibilities in supervising the Funds’ investment advisor and in reviewing the advisor’s contract for renewal. Since 2005, we have issued a statement which sets out clearly the three principal guidelines that we follow in supervising the Trust’s investment advisor on your behalf. In accordance with our customary practice, in September of this year we again reviewed our statement and concluded we should reissue this statement outlining the principal features of our supervision of the advisor’s performance of investment management services for the Funds.

We begin with the premise that each shareholder selected his or her Fund because its investments are managed by the investment advisor identified in the prospectus and in accordance with the objective and policies described in the prospectus. We realize, as each of you do, that if you believe that your Fund’s stated objective and policies no longer serve your personal investment goals, you can sell your shares and leave the Fund.

Therefore, we believe that our primary supervisory task – our principal obligation to you – is to assess the nature and quality of the advisor’s services, and to confirm that the advisor actively and competently pursues the Fund’s objective, in accordance with the policies set out in the prospectus. To do this, we meet regularly with management to review your Fund’s portfolio and to discuss the advisor’s specific actions and judgments in pursuing the Fund’s objective. We do not substitute our own judgment for the advisor’s decisions in selecting investments; the advisor is paid to exercise its informed judgment on investment decisions, and we seek to confirm, in reviewing the advisor’s performance, that the advisor is doing just that.

Second, we are conscious of costs and the effect that costs have on shareholders’ returns. We try to make sure that your Fund’s fees and costs are reasonable in relationship to the services rendered and that they are generally in line with those charged by other expert investment advisors, consistent with our belief that the Fund’s investors searched for and expect that expertise and attention and have decided to pay a reasonable price for it. We do not put the management contract “out to bid” as a matter of course, and we would not do so unless we had concluded that the advisor materially had failed to pursue the Fund’s objectives in accordance with its policies, or for other equally important reasons. We believe that any other approach would be inconsistent with your interests and contrary to your expectations when you bought shares of the Fund in the first place.

Finally, because we believe that most Thornburg Fund shareholders have invested with a long-term perspective, we try not to focus too much on the fashions of the moment and on short-term performance. The market will not favor any specific investment objective or set of policies at all times and under all economic circumstances. A fund will experience periods of both high and low returns relative to other funds and other investments. Even if one of our Funds is not favored by the market at a particular time, we believe that the advisor is nonetheless obliged to remain true to the Fund’s objective and policies, and we watch to see that it does so.

Trustees of Thornburg Investment Trust

 

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Thornburg Funds

Thornburg Investment Management is a privately-owned global investment firm that offers a range of solutions for retail and institutional investors. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we manage approximately $49 billion (as of March 31, 2017) across U.S. mutual funds, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and institutional accounts, and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

The fund outlined in this report is one of many equity and fixed-income products available from Thornburg Investment Management.

EQUITY FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund

 

   

Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Better World International Fund

 

   

Thornburg International Growth Fund

 

   

Thornburg Developing World Fund

 

   

Thornburg Value Fund

 

   

Thornburg Core Growth Fund

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Income Fund

 

   

Thornburg Low Duration Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg California Limited Term Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg New York Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

   

Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund

ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

   

Thornburg Long/Short Equity Fund

Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment goals, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information, contact your financial advisor or visit thornburg.com. Read it carefully before investing.

For additional information, please visit thornburg.com

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

 

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LOGO

This Semi-Annual Report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

Investment Advisor:    Distributor:   
Thornburg Investment Management®    Thornburg Securities Corporation®   
800.847.0200    800.847.0200    TH3932


Item 2. Code of Ethics

Not applicable.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

Filed as part of the reports to shareholders filed under item 1 of this Form.

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 Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The authority to consider candidates recommended by the shareholders in accordance with the Trust’s Procedures for Shareholder Communications is committed to the Governance and Nominating Committee.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

(a) The principal executive officer and the principal financial officer have concluded that Thornburg Investment Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to Thornburg Investment Trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report.

(b) There was no change in Thornburg Investment Trust’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report (that is, the registrant’s second fiscal quarter) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a) (1)  Not Applicable

 

(a) (2)  Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 70.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(a) (3)  Not Applicable

 

(b)  Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 70.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.


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.

Thornburg Investment Trust, in respect of the following Thornburg Funds: Low Duration Municipal Fund, Limited Term Municipal Fund, Intermediate Municipal Fund, Strategic Municipal Income Fund, California Limited Term Municipal Fund, New Mexico Intermediate Municipal Fund, New York Intermediate Municipal Fund, Limited Term U.S. Government Fund, Limited Term Income Fund, Low Duration Income Fund, Strategic Income Fund, Value Fund, International Value Fund, Core Growth Fund, International Growth Fund, Investment Income Builder Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Developing World Fund, Better World International Fund, Capital Management Fund, and Long/Short Equity Fund.

By:   /s/ Jason H. Brady
  Jason H. Brady
  President and principal executive officer
Date:       May 25, 2017

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/ Jason H. Brady
  Jason H. Brady
  President and principal executive officer
Date:   May 25, 2017
By:   /s/ Nimish Bhatt
  Nimish Bhatt
  Treasurer and principal financial officer
Date:       May 25, 2017