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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: 811-08194

FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Karen Gilomen, Esq., Secretary
Financial Investors Trust
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80203
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303-623-2577

Date of fiscal year end: April 30

Date of reporting period: May 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016
 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
 
(GRAPHIC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PAGE
Manager Commentary
1
Performance Update
3
Consolidated Disclosure of Fund Expenses
5
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
6
Consolidated Statement of Assets & Liabilities
8
Consolidated Statement of Operations
9
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
10
Consolidated Financial Highlights
11
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
13
Additional Information
20

Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
October 31, 2016

Performance Results
For the six‐month period ending October 31, 2016, the Class I shares of the Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the “Fund”) posted a return of ‐3.45%. Per its mandate, the Fund maintained tight correlation(1) to the Aspen Managed Futures Beta Index (“Aspen MFBI” or the “Index”)(2). The Index uses a combination of trend and counter‐trend algorithms to determine exposures to 23 futures markets. In following the Index, the Fund can take long or short positions in each of the eligible markets. A long position in a futures market will profit if the price of the futures contract rises, whereas a short position will profit if the price of the futures contract falls.

The BTOP50 Index(3), a managed futures benchmark, returned ‐4.01% over the same period. It is important to note that there are substantive differences between the Fund and the Index in terms of construction. There were no significant changes to the Fund strategy during this period.

Explanation of Fund Performance
The Fund returned ‐2.45% in May. A surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia was a factor in the monthly loss. The cut drove down the Australian dollar, causing losses in long AUD positions in the Index’s Trend and Counter‐Trend models.

The month of June provided a gain of +3.18% for the Fund. The majority of that return occurred on a single day, June 24, the first day of market reaction to the surprise results of the UK’s “Brexit”(4) vote to leave European Union. The Aspen MFBI’s futures positioning around Brexit arose from the crosswinds of pre‐Brexit market moves. Because the vote was a rare, point‐in‐time volatility‐inducing event that everyone could see coming in advance, volatility naturally spiked in advance in the weeks preceding the vote—which led to a Broad Risk Indicator‐driven increase in the Trend/Counter‐Trend ratio in the Index. Risk assets, particularly European issues, declined—which led to net short risk exposures in the Trend model. However, concerns notwithstanding, at no point prior to the actual vote tally did markets predict a greater than 50% probability of a UK “Leave” vote. In particular, over the course of the week of the actual vote, the market’s movements reflected increasing confidence that the “Remain” side would win. This resulted in Index positioning that, while risk‐off overall, was not positioned strongly short risk assets, but was decidedly long fixed income. In aggregate, that positioning enabled the Fund to capture a gain of about +2% on June 24. Remarkably, it took only about a week for global equity markets, including those in the UK itself, to recover their Brexit losses. Typically a “V‐bottom” bounce of that nature is problematic for a trend‐following model such as the one tracked by the Fund, but in this case, the Fund was actually able to profit during the market rebound as well as the initial market drop. The primary reason for this was the fact that the Fund’s long fixed income positions continued to post profits, as the post‐Brexit rebound was apparently driven in part by speculation of further easing, which in turn benefitted sovereign bonds as well as equity markets.

After the craziness of Brexit, the markets settled into a quieter mode for the remainder of the reporting period. A trendless, low‐volatility backdrop created difficult conditions for the Index’s trend model, but it benefitted the Index’s risk‐on counter‐trend model. Trend attribution was negative and counter‐trend attribution was positive in each of the remaining four months of the period—a pattern that previously had not occurred for more than two consecutive months. Because the Index is always primarily trend‐following, this pattern led to losses for the Fund in all four months (July: ‐0.50%, August: ‐0.78%, September: ‐1.01%, October: ‐1.93%). However, the boost provided by the counter‐trend sub‐model kept losses over the entire period relatively modest—i.e., the losses over the entire four‐month period were only about 100 basis points(5) greater than the gains in June alone.

At the end of October, heading toward the U.S. presidential election, the most notable development in the Fund was the adoption of net short fixed income futures positioning for the first time all year, in response to rising global interest rates over the last couple months of the reporting period.

Outlook
On September 9th, the bears appeared to be running the table. Investors were concerned that a month of central bank announcements would lead to a market pullback. In addition, concerns about the end of easy money, sky‐high equity valuations and lack of economic growth in Europe seemed to confirm traders’ worst suspicions, as the S&P 500® Total Return Index(6) fell over 2.5% that day. However, in the weeks that followed, the markets were able to shake off the gloom. So what gives?

Apparently, those arguments just weren’t enough to end the 7 ½ ‐ year bull market. News of the improving domestic economy was certainly a plus, along with less hawkish news from the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve (“Fed”). And with interest rates so low, the current high valuation of stocks seem not to be enough of a catalyst to push the markets lower.

A deeper dive into the third quarter’s market performance gives some indication of the larger concerns among investors. The weakness during the period of the so‐called bond proxy sectors (utilities, real estate, and consumer staples) was mainly due to worries about rising rates. Likewise, weakness in U.S. exporters and multinationals signals skepticism around a global economic upswing.
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

These concerns are not new, of course. But it should be noted that even if the Fed does raise rates in December, it is in our view likely to be only 25 basis points. That would still leave rates extremely low. As has been the case for the last several years, we believe the market will continue to fall in anticipation of bad news, only to recover when the worst‐case scenario doesn’t come to fruition.

Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the U.S. presidential race ranks with Brexit as one of the most stunning events of the year. Besides showing clients the value of discipline for staying in the market even after nine consecutive down sessions, Wednesday’s market action after the election also contains some interesting clues about the potential direction of markets as we approach year‐end.

The most important observation is stock prices rising in the face of higher rates. The 10‐year note yield has climbed from 1.89% before the election to 2.30%, and equity markets have also risen during that period. Have we finally reached a point where rallies are not entirely dependent on dovish Fed action? That may be the case. Last month’s release of third quarter Gross Domestic Product numbers showing 2.90% growth was certainly encouraging.

We feel that it is also positive to see the yield curve finally steepening (i.e., long‐term rates rising more than short‐term rates). A move such as this should be a boon for bank stocks, making it easier for banks to profit from lending activity.

Sincerely,
Bryan R. Fisher
William Ware Bush

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please call 1-855-845-9444.

The views of Aspen Partners, Ltd. and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writers’ current views. The views expressed are those of the Fund’s adviser only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Aspen Partners Ltd. nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

 The Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.
 
Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

(1)
Correlation - a statistical measure of how two securities or portfolios move in relation to each other.

(2)
Aspen Managed Futures Beta Index (Aspen MFBI) is constructed using a quantitative, rules-based model designed to replicate the trend-following and counter-trend exposure of futures markets by allocating assets to liquid futures contracts of certain financial and commodities futures markets. The Index therefore seeks to reflect the performance of strategies and exposures common to a broad universe of futures markets, i.e., managed futures beta.

(3)
Barclay BTOP50 Index is an index of the largest investable CTA programs as measured by assets under management. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.

(4)
Brexit is an abbreviation for "British exit," which refers to the June 23, 2016, referendum whereby British citizens voted to exit the European Union. The referendum roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades.

(5)
Basis point is a common unit of measure fir interest rates and other percentages in finance. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1% or 0.01%(.0001).

(6)
The S&P 500® Total Return Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Performance Update

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Cumulative Total Return Performance as of October 31, 2016
 
 
Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
6 Months
 Calendar Year-to-Date  1 Year  3 Year  5 Year  Since Inception*
Expense Ratios
Total
Net(1)
Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund ‐ Class A (NAV)(2)
‐3.28%
‐4.47%
‐3.49%
1.23%
0.19%
‐0.97%
1.61%
1.61%
Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund ‐ Class A (MOP)(3)
‐8.57%
‐9.73%
‐8.77%
‐0.65%
‐0.94%
‐2.03%
1.61%
1.61%
Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund ‐ Class I
‐3.45%
‐4.73%
‐3.51%
1.52%
0.50%
‐0.66%
1.23%
1.23%
SG CTA Index(4)
‐3.33%
‐1.65%
‐0.40%
5.18%
2.13%
1.14%
   
Aspen Managed Futures Beta Index(5)
‐2.76%
‐3.35%
‐1.95%
3.30%
2.35%
1.27%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-845-9444.
 
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 
Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

*
Fund Inception date of August 2, 2011.
(1)
Aspen Partners, Ltd. (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursements (excluding distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.55% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees
(2)
Net Asset Value (NAV) is the share price without sales charges.
(3)
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) includes sales charges. Class A returns include effects of the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%.
(4)
The SG CTA Index (formerly, the Newedge CTA Index) provides the market with a reliable daily performance benchmark of major commodity trading advisors (CTAs). The SG CTA Index calculates the daily rate of return for a pool of CTAs selected from the larger managers that are open to new investment. Selection of the pool of qualified CTAs used in construction of the Index will be conducted annually, with re-balancing on January 1st of each year. A committee of industry professionals has been established to monitor the methodology of the index on a regular basis. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor cannot invest directly in the Index.
(5)
Aspen Managed Futures Beta Index – The Managed Futures Beta Index is constructed using a quantitative, rules-based model designed to replicate the trend-following and counter-trend exposure of futures markets by allocating assets to liquid futures contracts of certain financial and commodities futures markets. The Index therefore seeks to reflect the performance of strategies and exposures common to a broad universe of futures markets, i.e., managed futures beta. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

Portfolio Composition as of October 31, 2016
As a percentage of Net Assets^
 
(PIE CHART)
 
^
Holdings subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Performance Update

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of October 31, 2016)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment (includes applicable sales loads)
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b‐1) fees; shareholder servicing fees; and other fund operating 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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six‐month period of May 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016.

Actual Expenses The first line of the table below 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 under the heading “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 table below 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 other mutual 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 applicable sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. 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. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 
Beginning
Account Value
5/1/16
Ending
Account Value
10/31/16
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid
During period
5/1/16 - 10/31/16(b)
Class A
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$967.20
1.03%
$5.11
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,020.01
1.03%
$5.24
Class I
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$965.50
1.24%
$6.14
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.95
1.24%
$6.31
 
(a)
The Fund's expense ratios have been based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Principal Amount/Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
GOVERNMENT BONDS (36.20%)
           
U.S. TREASURY NOTES (36.20%)
           
0.500%, 11/30/2016
 
$
9,047,000
   
$
9,049,325
 
0.500%, 01/31/2017
   
8,010,000
     
8,014,446
 
0.500%, 03/31/2017
   
15,014,000
     
15,019,855
 
0.625%, 05/31/2017
   
10,065,000
     
10,070,304
 
0.625%, 07/31/2017
   
19,823,000
     
19,822,604
 
0.625%, 08/31/2017
   
5,045,000
     
5,043,522
 
1.000%, 09/15/2017
   
5,000,000
     
5,014,160
 
0.625%, 09/30/2017
   
6,050,000
     
6,046,812
 
0.750%, 10/31/2017
   
7,134,000
     
7,137,481
 
0.625%, 11/30/2017
   
5,135,000
     
5,129,783
 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS (Cost $90,305,637)
           
90,348,292
 
                 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (53.21%)
               
MONEY MARKET FUND (3.89%)
               
Dreyfus Treasury & Agency Cash Management Fund ‐ Institutional Shares, 7‐day yield, 0.207%
   
9,713,818
     
9,713,818
 
                 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS (49.32%)
               
0.496%, 11/10/2016(a)
   
10,000,000
     
9,998,747
 
0.563%, 12/08/2016(a)
   
13,350,000
     
13,344,080
 
0.565%, 01/05/2017(a)
   
10,500,000
     
10,495,096
 
0.397%, 02/02/2017(a)
   
10,400,000
     
10,390,806
 
0.510%, 03/30/2017(a)
   
8,500,000
     
8,486,630
 
0.570%, 04/27/2017(a)
   
5,600,000
     
5,586,510
 
0.492%, 05/25/2017(a)
   
10,500,000
     
10,471,818
 
0.429%, 06/22/2017(a)
   
13,350,000
     
13,307,227
 
0.402%, 07/20/2017(a)
   
10,000,000
     
9,961,480
 
0.557%, 08/17/2017(a)
   
14,000,000
     
13,938,190
 
0.528%, 09/14/2017(a)
   
7,800,000
     
7,759,822
 
0.631%, 10/12/2017(a)
   
9,400,000
     
9,342,989
 
             
123,083,395
 
                 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $132,796,920)
           
132,797,213
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (89.41%) (Cost $223,102,557)
         
$
223,145,505
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (10.59%)
           
26,424,761
(b) 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
249,570,266
 

(a)
 Rate shown represents the bond equivalent yield to maturity at date of purchase.
(b)
 Includes cash which is being held as collateral for futures contracts.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
FUTURES CONTRACTS
At October 31, 2016, the Fund had outstanding futures contracts:
 
Description
Position
 
Contracts
 
Expiration
Date
 
Underlying Face
Amount at Value
   
Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Equity Contracts
                     
Euro STOXX 50® Index Future
Long
 
311
 
12/16/2016
 
$
10,422,952
   
$
13,715
 
FTSE® 100 Index Future
Long
 
182
 
12/16/2016
   
15,435,603
     
291,652
 
Nikkei 225 Index Future
Long
 
121
 
12/08/2016
   
10,539,100
     
248,471
 
Foreign Currency Contracts
                         
Canadian Dollar Currency Future
Short
 
519
 
12/20/2016
   
(38,678,475
)
   
336,881
 
Euro FX Currency Future
Short
 
401
 
12/19/2016
   
(55,072,338
)
   
258,953
 
Japanese Yen Currency Future
Short
 
110
 
12/19/2016
   
(13,125,063
)
   
48,443
 
New Zealand Dollar Currency Future
Long
 
227
 
12/19/2016
   
16,194,180
     
182,217
 
Swiss Franc Currency Future
Short
 
129
 
12/19/2016
   
(16,321,725
)
   
4,516
 
Interest Rate Contracts
                         
Canadian 10 Year Bond Future
Short
 
129
 
12/19/2016
   
(13,908,879
)
   
71,375
 
Euro‐Bund Future
Short
 
80
 
12/08/2016
   
(14,241,773
)
   
77,981
 
Long Gilt Future
Short
 
91
 
12/28/2016
   
(13,960,878
)
   
83,035
 
U.S. 10 Year Note Future
Short
 
110
 
12/20/2016
   
(14,258,750
)
   
19,099
 
                
$
(126,976,046
)
 
$
1,636,338
 
 
Description
Position
 
Contracts
 
Expiration
Date
 
Underlying Face
Amount at Value
   
Unrealized
Depreciation
 
Commodity Contracts
                     
Copper Future(a)
Short
 
57
 
12/28/2016
 
$
(3,142,125
)
 
$
(145,058
)
Corn Future(a)
Short
 
170
 
12/14/2016
   
(3,015,375
)
   
(187,618
)
Gold 100 Oz. Future(a)
Short
 
23
 
12/28/2016
   
(2,928,130
)
   
(42,654
)
New York Harbor ULSD Future(a)
Long
 
136
 
11/30/2016
   
8,590,277
     
(363,149
)
Silver Future(a)
Long
 
34
 
12/28/2016
   
3,025,320
     
(161,094
)
Soybean Future(a)
Long
 
61
 
01/13/2017
   
3,085,838
     
(28,439
)
Sugar No. 11 (World) Future(a)
Long
 
352
 
02/28/2017
   
8,503,757
     
(819,696
)
WTI Crude Future(a)
Long
 
182
 
11/21/2016
   
8,528,520
     
(689,304
)
Equity Contracts
                         
S&P 500® E‐Mini Future
Long
 
49
 
12/16/2016
   
5,194,245
     
(44,116
)
Foreign Currency Contracts
                         
Australian Dollar Currency Future
Long
 
723
 
12/19/2016
   
54,890,160
     
(174,409
)
                
$
82,732,487
   
$
(2,655,537
)

Common Abbreviations:          
FTSE - Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange
S&P - Standard and Poor's
ULSD - Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
 
(a)
Owned by an entity that is owned by the Fund and is consolidated as described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets & Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASSETS:
     
Investments, at value
 
$
223,145,505
 
Cash
   
3,351,619
 
Deposit with broker for futures contracts (Note 3)
   
28,948,750
 
Receivable for shares sold
   
18,951
 
Variation margin receivable
   
44,556
 
Interest receivable
   
126,841
 
Prepaid and other assets
   
36,108
 
Total assets
   
255,672,330
 
         
LIABILITIES:
       
Foreign cash due to broker for futures contracts (Note 3)(Cost $4,931,226)
   
4,842,728
 
Payable to advisor
   
161,054
 
Variation margin payable
   
878,756
 
Payable for shares redeemed
   
31,300
 
Payable for administration fees
   
19,522
 
Payable for distribution and service fees
       
Class A
   
22,993
 
Payable for transfer agency fees
   
9,434
 
Delegated transfer agent equivalent services fees
       
Class A
   
2,100
 
Class I
   
40,633
 
Payable for trustee fees and expenses
   
7,503
 
Payable for professional fees
   
18,877
 
Payable for chief compliance officer fees
   
3,083
 
Payable for principal financial officer fees
   
854
 
Payable for licensing fees
   
53,684
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
9,543
 
Total liabilities
   
6,102,064
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
249,570,266
 
         
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
       
         
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
272,349,786
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
1,192,248
 
Accumulated net realized loss
   
(23,084,015
)
Net unrealized depreciation
   
(887,753
)
NET ASSETS
 
$
249,570,266
 
         
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
223,102,557
 
         
PRICING OF SHARES:
       
Class A:
       
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
8.54
 
Net Assets
 
$
7,242,638
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
848,419
 
Maximum offering price per share (NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price
 
$
9.04
 
         
Class I:
       
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
8.67
 
Net Assets
 
$
242,327,628
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
27,960,915
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
INVESTMENT INCOME:
     
Interest
 
$
608,303
 
Dividends
   
9,768
 
Total investment income
   
618,071
 
         
EXPENSES:
       
Investment advisory fees (Note 6)
   
1,000,139
 
Investment advisory fees ‐ subsidiary (Note 6)
   
92,487
 
Administrative fees
   
109,756
 
Transfer agency fees
   
35,834
 
Delegated transfer agent equivalent services fees
       
Class A
   
2,795
 
Class I
   
77,595
 
Professional fees
   
22,140
 
Custodian fees
   
6,273
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
9,684
 
Principal financial officer fees
   
2,520
 
Chief compliance officer fees
   
17,554
 
Licensing fees
   
333,380
 
Other
   
26,107
 
Total expenses before waiver/reimbursement
   
1,736,264
 
Waiver of investment advisory fees ‐ subsidiary (Note 6)
   
(92,487
)
Total net expenses
   
1,643,777
 
NET INVESTMENT LOSS
   
(1,025,706
)
         
Net realized gain on investments
   
1,601
 
Net realized loss on futures contracts
   
(2,559,565
)
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions
   
163,180
 
Total net realized loss
   
(2,394,784
)
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments
   
(51,839
)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on futures contracts
   
(6,139,116
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency transactions
   
129,199
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation
   
(6,061,756
)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS
   
(8,456,540
)
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
(9,482,246
)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
   
For the Six
Months Ended
October 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment loss
 
$
(1,025,706
)
 
$
(2,786,624
)
Net realized loss
   
(2,394,784
)
   
(22,047,854
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
(6,061,756
)
   
9,897,802
 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
   
(9,482,246
)
   
(14,936,676
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 4):
               
From net investment income
               
Class A
   
     
(290,384
)
Class I
   
     
(4,854,577
)
From net realized gains on investments
               
Class A
   
     
(1,080,184
)
Class I
   
     
(15,329,525
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(21,554,670
)
                 
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (Note 5):
               
Class A
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
4,207,015
     
17,757,620
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
1,314,015
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(16,345,074
)
   
(20,727,211
)
Redemption fees
   
2,269
     
5,100
 
Class I
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
26,346,180
     
83,806,547
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
16,756,950
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(39,438,757
)
   
(44,568,213
)
Redemption fees
   
477
     
2,041
 
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(25,227,890
)
   
54,346,849
 
                 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
   
(34,710,136
)
   
17,855,503
 
                 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
284,280,402
     
266,424,899
 
End of period*
 
$
249,570,266
   
$
284,280,402
 
*Includes accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
1,192,248
   
$
2,217,954
 
                 
Other Information:
               
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Class A
               
Sold
   
481,951
     
1,836,531
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
146,490
 
Redeemed
   
(1,863,492
)
   
(2,134,823
)
Net decrease in shares outstanding
   
(1,381,541
)
   
(151,802
)
                 
Class I
               
Sold
   
2,947,888
     
8,468,843
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
1,837,385
 
Redeemed
   
(4,438,176
)
   
(4,699,475
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(1,490,288
)
   
5,606,753
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class A
Consolidated Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented.

   
For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)(a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2016 (a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2015 (a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2014 (a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2013 (a)
   
For the
Period
August 2, 2011 (Inception) to April 30,
2012 (a)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
8.83
   
$
10.01
   
$
8.97
   
$
9.29
   
$
8.95
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                               
Net investment loss(b)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.13
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
(0.27
)
   
(0.39
)
   
1.39
     
(0.05
)
   
0.50
     
(0.92
)
Total from investment operations
   
(0.29
)
   
(0.51
)
   
1.25
     
(0.21
)
   
0.34
     
(1.05
)
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.14
)
   
     
     
     
 
Distributions from net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.53
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.12
)
   
     
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.67
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.12
)
   
     
 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.01
     
0.00
(c) 
   
 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
(0.29
)
   
(1.18
)
   
1.04
     
(0.32
)
   
0.34
     
(1.05
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
8.54
   
$
8.83
   
$
10.01
   
$
8.97
   
$
9.29
   
$
8.95
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN(d)
   
(3.28
%)(e)
   
(5.20
%)
   
14.00
%
   
(2.15
%)
   
3.80
%
   
(10.50
%)(e)
                                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: 
                                         
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
$
7,243
   
$
19,682
   
$
23,850
   
$
12,914
   
$
3,350
   
$
1,254
 
                                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                               
Operating expenses excluding fee waivers/reimbursements
   
1.03
%(f)(g)
   
1.56
%(g)
   
1.64
%
   
1.83
%
   
1.80
%
   
2.53
%(f)
Operating expenses including fee waivers/reimbursements
   
1.03
%(f)
   
1.56
%
   
1.64
%
   
1.83
%
   
1.80
%
   
1.80
%(f)
Net investment loss including fee waivers/reimbursements
   
(0.56
%)(f)
   
(1.24
%)
   
(1.50
%)
   
(1.72
%)
   
(1.75
%)
   
(1.79
%)(f)
                                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
12
%(e)
   
58
%
   
38
%
   
90
%
   
0
%
   
0
%(e)
 
(a)
Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Aspen Futures Fund Ltd. (subsidiary), exclusive of the subsidiary's management fee.
(b)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(c)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(e)
Not annualized.
(f)
Annualized.
(g)
The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 6 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be 1.10% and 1.64% for the six months ended October 31, 2016 and the year ended April 30, 2016, respectively.
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class I
Consolidated Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented.

   
For the
Six Months
Ended October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)(a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2016 (a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2015 (a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2014 (a)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30,
2013 (a)
   
For the
Period
August 2, 2011
(Inception) to April 30,
2012 (a)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
8.98
   
$
10.17
   
$
9.07
   
$
9.36
   
$
8.98
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                               
Net investment loss(b)
   
(0.03
)
   
(0.09
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.11
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
(0.28
)
   
(0.40
)
   
1.42
     
(0.06
)
   
0.49
     
(0.91
)
Total from investment operations
   
(0.31
)
   
(0.49
)
   
1.31
     
(0.17
)
   
0.38
     
(1.02
)
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.17
)
   
     
     
     
 
Distributions from net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.53
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.12
)
   
     
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.70
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.12
)
   
     
 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
(0.31
)
   
(1.19
)
   
1.10
     
(0.29
)
   
0.38
     
(1.02
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
8.67
   
$
8.98
   
$
10.17
   
$
9.07
   
$
9.36
   
$
8.98
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
(3.45
%)(d)
   
(4.97
%)
   
14.51
%
   
(1.81
%)
   
4.23
%
   
(10.20
%)(d)
                                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
$
242,328
   
$
264,598
   
$
242,575
   
$
167,258
   
$
120,769
   
$
90,450
 
                                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                               
Operating expenses excluding fee waivers/reimbursements
   
1.24
%(e)(f)
   
1.22
%(f)
   
1.25
%
   
1.30
%
   
1.25
%
   
1.75
%(e)
Operating expenses including fee
                                               
waivers/reimbursements
   
1.24
%(e)
   
1.22
%
   
1.25
%
   
1.30
%
   
1.25
%
   
1.55
%(e)
Net investment loss including fee
                                               
waivers/reimbursements
   
(0.78
%)(e)
   
(0.94
%)
   
(1.11
%)
   
(1.20
%)
   
(1.20
%)
   
(1.54
%)(e)
                                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
12
%(d)
   
58
%
   
38
%
   
90
%
   
0
%
   
0
%(d)
 
(a)
Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Aspen Futures Fund Ltd. (subsidiary), exclusive of the subsidiary's management fee.
(b)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(c)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Not annualized.
(e)
Annualized.
(f)
The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 6 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be 1.31% and 1.30% for the six months ended October 31, 2016 and the year ended April 30, 2016, respectively.
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1.  ORGANIZATION

 
Financial Investors Trust  (the  “Trust”), a  Delaware statutory  trust,  is an open‐end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series.  . This semi‐annual report describes the Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the “Fund”). The Fund seeks investment results that replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Aspen Managed Futures Beta Index (the “MFBI” or “Index”). The Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund offers Class A and Class I shares.
 
Basis of Consolidation for the Aspen Futures Fund, Ltd.
Aspen Futures Fund, Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fund. The Subsidiary’s investment objective is designed to enhance the ability of the Fund to obtain exposure to equities, financial, currency and commodities markets consistent with the limits of the U.S. federal tax law requirements applicable to registered investment companies. The Subsidiary is subject to substantially the same investment policies and investment restrictions as the Fund. The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the Fund in order to effect certain commodity‐related investments on behalf of the Fund. Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to the commodity markets within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and recent IRS revenue rulings, as discussed below under “Federal Income Taxes”. The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary pursuant to a subscription agreement dated as of August 2, 2011, and it is intended that the Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to control the Subsidiary. Under the Articles of Association of the Subsidiary, shares issued by the Subsidiary confer upon a shareholder the right to wholly own and vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and certain rights in connection with any winding‐up or repayment of capital, as well as the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in shares of the Subsidiary. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fund, all assets and liabilities, income and expenses of the Subsidiary are consolidated in the financial statements and financial highlights of the Fund. All investments held by the Subsidiary are disclosed in the accounts of the Fund. As of October 31, 2016, net assets of the Fund were $249,570,266, of which $20,524,355 or 8.22%, represented the Fund’s ownership of all issued shares and voting rights of the Subsidiary.
 
2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 
The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund and Subsidiary in preparation of the financial statements.
 
Investment Valuation: The Fund generally values its securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.
 
For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by open‐end registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange‐traded open‐end investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.
 
The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third‐party pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers–dealers that make a market in  the security.
 
Futures contracts that are listed or traded on a national securities exchange, commodities exchange, contract market or comparable over‐the‐counter market, and that are freely transferable, are valued at their closing settlement price on the exchange on which they are primarily traded or based upon the current settlement price for a like instrument acquired on the day on which the instrument is being valued. A settlement price may not be used if the market makes a limit move with respect to a particular commodity.
 
Forward currency exchange contracts have a fair value determined by the prevailing foreign currency exchange daily rates and current foreign currency exchange forward rates. The foreign currency exchange forward rates are calculated using an automated system that estimates rates on the basis of the current day foreign currency exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service.
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Investment securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges are valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on their respective exchanges, except when an occurrence subsequent to the time a value was so established is likely to have changed such value. In such an event, the fair value of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board.
 
When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Aspen Partners, Ltd. (the “Adviser”) believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.
 
Fair Value Measurements:  The Fund discloses the classification of its fair value measurements following a three‐tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.
 
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:
 
Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to  access at the measurement date;
 
Level 2 –
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that  are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
 
Level 3 –
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there  is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
 
The following is a summary of each input used to value the Fund as of October 31, 2016:
 
Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 -
Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 -
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total
 
Government Bonds
 
$
   
$
90,348,292
   
$
   
$
90,348,292
 
Short Term Investments
                               
Money Market Fund
   
9,713,818
     
     
     
9,713,818
 
U.S. Treasury Bills
   
     
123,083,395
     
     
123,083,395
 
TOTAL
 
$
9,713,818
   
$
213,431,687
   
$
   
$
223,145,505
 
Other Financial Instruments
                               
Assets:
                               
Futures Contracts
                               
Equity Contracts
 
$
553,838
   
$
   
$
   
$
553,838
 
Foreign Currency Contracts
   
831,010
     
     
     
831,010
 
Interest Rate Contracts
   
251,490
     
     
     
251,490
 
Liabilities:
                               
Futures Contracts
                               
Commodity Contracts
   
(2,437,012
)
   
     
     
(2,437,012
)
Equity Contracts
   
(44,116
)
   
     
     
(44,116
)
Foreign Currency Contracts
   
(174,409
)
   
     
     
(174,409
)
TOTAL
 
$
(1,019,199
)
 
$
   
$
   
$
(1,019,199
)
 
The Fund recognizes transfers between levels as of the end of the period. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value.
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis, which is the same basis the Fund uses for federal income tax purposes. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex‐dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Fund.  All of the realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.
 
Foreign Securities: The Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible reevaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate foreign  currency,  less  complete  financial  information  about  companies  and  possible  future  adverse  political  and  economic  developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
 
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment valuations and other assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Prevailing foreign exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The portion of realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed and is included in realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments, when applicable.
 
Foreign Currency Spot Contracts: The Fund may enter into foreign currency spot contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or to convert foreign currency receipts into U.S. dollars. A foreign currency spot contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at the current market rate, for settlement generally within two business days. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using current currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. The contract is marked‐to‐market daily for settlements beyond one day and any change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.
 
Trust Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to the Fund are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each fund.
 
Fund and Class Expenses: Expenses that are specific to a class of shares of the Fund, including distribution fees (Rule 12b‐1 fees) and shareholder servicing fees, are charged directly to that share class.  All expenses of the Fund, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets. 
 
Federal Income Taxes: The Fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intends to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that it will not be subject to excise tax on distributed income and gains. The Fund is not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.
 
As of and during the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.
 
Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis. Income dividend distributions are derived from interest and other income the Fund receives from its investments, including short term capital gains. Long term capital gains distributions are derived from gains realized when the Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year. The Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if the portfolio manager believes doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.
 
3.  DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 
The Fund uses derivatives (including futures) to pursue its investment objective. The Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks may include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations, (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation, and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. These risks could cause
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested. In addition, investments in derivatives involve leverage, which means a small percentage of assets invested in derivatives can have a disproportionately large impact on the Fund.
 
The Fund’s use of derivatives can result in losses due to unanticipated changes in the market risk factors and the overall market. In instances where the Fund is using derivatives to decrease, or hedge, exposures to market risk factors for securities held by the Fund, there are also risks that those derivatives may not perform as expected resulting in losses for the combined or hedged positions. Derivatives may have little or no initial cash investment relative to their market value exposure and therefore can produce significant gains or losses in excess of their cost. This use of embedded leverage allows the Fund to increase its market value exposure relative to its net assets and can substantially increase the volatility of the Fund’s performance.
 
In addition, use of derivatives may increase or decrease exposure to the following risk factors:
 
Equity Risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.
 
Interest Rate Risk:  When the Fund invests in fixed‐income securities or derivatives, the value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed‐income securities or derivatives owned by the Fund. In general, the market price of debt securities with longer maturities will increase or decrease more in response to changes in interest rates than shorter‐term securities. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments).
 
Foreign Currency Risk:  Currency trading involves significant risks, including market risk, interest rate risk, country risk, counterparty credit risk and short sale risk.  Market risk results from the price movement of foreign currency values in response to shifting market supply and demand. Interest rate risk arises whenever a country changes its stated interest rate target associated with its currency. Country risk arises because virtually every country may interfer with international transactions in its currency. Counterparty credit risk arises when the counterparty will not fulfill its obligations to the Fund. Short sale risk arises from the sale of a security that is not owned, or any sale that is completed by the delivery of a security borrowed.
 
Commodity Risk: Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. Commodity prices are influenced by unfavorable weather, animal and plant disease, geologic and environmental factors, as well as changes in government regulation such as tariffs, embargoes or burdensome production rules and restrictions.
 
Futures: The Fund and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date. When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short‐term high‐quality securities as “initial margin”. The margin requirements are set by the exchange on which the contract is traded and may be modified during the term of the contract.  The initial margin is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the futures contract that is returned to the Fund upon termination of the contract, assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied.  As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin”, are made or received by the Fund or the Subsidiary each day, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. Such payments or receipts are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. Variation margin does not represent a borrowing or loan by the Fund but is instead a settlement between the Fund and the broker of the amount one would owe the other if the futures contract expired. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. When the Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit the Fund’s or the Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates. Futures contracts are exchange‐traded. Exchange‐traded futures are  standardized  contracts  and  are  settled  through  a  clearing  house  with  fulfillment  supported  by  the  credit  of  the  exchange.  Therefore, counterparty credit risk to the Fund and the Subsidiary is reduced. With exchange traded futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as a counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Consolidated Balance Sheet – Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2016

Risk Exposure
Asset Derivatives
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
 
Liabilities Derivatives
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
 
Futures Contracts
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a)
 
$
1,636,338
 
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (a)
 
$
2,655,537
 
      
$
1,636,338
     
$
2,655,537
 
                     
Risk Exposure to Fund 
                 
Commodity Contracts 
 
$
     
$
2,437,012
 
 
Equity Contracts
   
553,838
       
44,116
 
Foreign Currency Contracts
   
831,010
       
174,409
 
Interest Rate Contracts
   
251,490
       
 
      
$
1,636,338
     
$
2,655,537
 

(a)
Represents cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Investments. Only the current day’s net variation margin is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Consolidated Statement of Operations – The effect of Derivative Instruments for the six months ended October 31, 2016:

Derivatives Instruments
Location of Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
 
Realized Gain/
(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
   
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Futures Contracts
Net realized loss on futures contracts/Net change in unrealized depreciation on futures contracts
 
$
(2,559,565
)
 
$
(6,139,116
)
      
$
(2,559,565
)
 
$
(6,139,116
)
                   
Risk Exposure to Fund                
Commodity Contracts
 
$
824,954
   
$
(3,948,875
)
Equity Contracts
   
(6,923,613
)
   
1,123,509
 
Foreign Currency Contracts
   
1,523,088
     
(4,122,371
)
Interest Rate Contracts
   
2,016,006
     
808,621
 
      
$
(2,559,565
)
 
$
(6,139,116
)

The average number of net futures contracts held by the fund during the period was 1,962.

4. TAX BASIS INFORMATION


Tax Basis of Investments: As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for Federal tax purposes was as follows:

   
Cost of Investments
   
Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)
   
Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)
   
Net Appreciation on Investments
 
Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
 
$
223,102,557
   
$
60,337
   
$
(17,389
)
 
$
42,948
 

Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which differ from GAAP, and, therefore, may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character but are not adjusted for temporary differences.
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ending April 30, 2016 were as follows:

   
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
 
$
13,114,807
   
$
8,439,863
 
 

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Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.

5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST


The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of the shares of the Fund of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Purchasers of the shares do not have any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchasers’ ownership of the shares. Shares have no pre-emptive rights.

Fund shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase may incur a 2% short-term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount. The amount of redemption fees received during the period are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS


The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Fund’s business affairs. The Adviser manages the investments of the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Board. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Fund will pay the Adviser an annual management fee of 0.75%, based on the Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis.

The Subsidiary has entered into a separate advisory agreement (the “Subsidiary Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser for the management of the Subsidiary’s portfolio pursuant to which the Subsidiary is obligated to pay the Adviser a management fee at the same rate that the Fund pays the Adviser for investment advisory services provided to the Fund. The Adviser has agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid by the Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated or modified without the consent of the Board. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to this date except with the approval of the Board. For the period ended October 31, 2016, this amount equaled $92,487 and is disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These waivers are not subject to reimbursement/recoupment.

The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.55% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for each of Class A and Class I Shares. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. The prior Expense Agreement was in effect from April 1, 2013 through August 31, 2016. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were foregone or reimbursed. The Adviser may not discontinue or modify this waiver prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Fund Administrator Fees and Expenses
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Fund and the Fund has agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with its administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administration Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Fund including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assist in the Fund’s operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Fund’s administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administration fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

ALPS is reimbursed by the Fund for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Transfer Agent
ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Fund for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Compliance Services
ALPS provides services that assist the Trust’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act and receives an annual base fee. ALPS is reimbursed for certain out-of-pocket expenses by the Fund. Compliance service fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Principal Financial Officer
ALPS receives an annual fee for providing principal financial officer services to the Fund. Principal financial officer fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS) acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Fund, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of the Fund’s shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. ADI is not entitled to any compensation for its services as Distributor. ADI is registered as a broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Fund has adopted a plan of distribution for Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Plan”). The Plan allows the Fund to use Class A assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of Class A shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to Class A shareholders. The Plan permits payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use Class A shares as their funding medium and for related expenses. The recipients of such payments may include the Distributor, other affiliates of the Adviser, broker-dealers, financial institutions, plan sponsors and administrators and other financial intermediaries through which investors may purchase shares of the Fund. The Plan permits the Fund to use its Class A assets to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class A shares. The expenses of the plan are reflected as distribution and service fees in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Fund has adopted a shareholder service plan (a “Shareholder Services Plan”) for Class A shares. Under the Shareholder Services Plan the Fund is authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker-dealers and Fund affiliates, which may include the Distributor, Adviser and/or the transfer agent (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% for Class A shares of the average daily net asset value of the Class A shares attributable to or held in the name of a Participating Organizations for its clients as compensation for providing shareholder service activities, which do not include distribution services, pursuant to an agreement with a Participating Organizations. Any amount of such payment not paid to the Participating Organizations during the Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Certain intermediaries may charge networking, omnibus account or other administrative fees with respect to transactions in shares of the Fund. Transactions may be processed through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems or processed on a manual basis. These fees are paid by the Fund to the Distributor, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. In the event an intermediary receiving payments from the Distributor on behalf of the Fund converts from a networking structure to an omnibus account structure or otherwise experiences increased costs, fees borne by the Fund may increase. Fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as Delegated Transfer Agent Equivalent Services.

Index Licensing Services
The Fund has adopted an Index Licensing Agreement with Quantitative Equity Strategies, LLC (“QES”) and the Adviser, joint owners of the Index, pursuant to which the Fund pays QES a monthly annualized licensing fee of 0.25%, based on the Fund’s average daily net assets for the right to use the Index in connection with the Fund.

7. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS


The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of U.S. Government securities (excluding short-term securities) during the six months ended October 31, 2016 were as follows:

Aspen Managed Futures Strategy Fund
     
Cost of Investments Purchased
 
$
17,279,475
 
Proceeds from Investments Sold
 
$
84,383,518
 

8. INDEMNIFICATIONS


Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses, which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
 

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Additional Information

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

1. FUND HOLDINGS


The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Fund’s Form N-Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES


The Fund’s policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll-free) 855-845-9444 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 

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Table of Contents
 
Shareholder Letter
1
Performance Update
4
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
6
Portfolio of Investments
7
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
18
Statement of Operations
19
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
20
Financial Highlights
22
Notes to Financial Statements
24
Additional Information
30
Disclosure Regarding Approval of Fund Advisory Agreements
31

Disciplined Growth Investors’ goal is to communicate clearly and transparently with our clients and mutual fund shareholders. It is mutually beneficial when our shareholders understand how we invest, what we are currently thinking and forecasting, and the specific investment decisions we have made. Our views and opinions regarding the investment prospects of our portfolio holdings and Funds are “forward looking statements” which may or may not be accurate over the long term. While we believe we have a reasonable basis for these forecasts and have confidence in our investment team’s views, actual results may differ materially from those we anticipate. Information provided in this report should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.

You can identify forward looking statements as those including words such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “forecast”, and similar statement. We cannot assure future performance. These forward-looking statements are made only as-of the date of this report. Following the publication of this report, we will not update any of the forward-looking statements included here.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please visit www.dgifund.com or call 855-344-3863 to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
As of October 31, 2016, The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund had total assets of $136.7 million.

During the past six months, The DGI Fund experienced appreciation of 5.68%. Equities have returned 7.8% in this period while fixed income securities have returned 1.9%. Since inception, The DGI Fund has returned 11.89% on an annualized basis (5 years, 2 months).

The  recent  appreciation  was  broadly  based:  35  portfolio  equities  increased  in  price  and  17 declined. Broad participation is a reliable sign of a healthy market.

This appreciation occurred in spite of lackluster economic progress, pervasive discomfort with the two leading U.S. presidential candidates, numerous terrorist attacks around the world, social unrest in the United States, and continued wars in the Middle East.

Portfolio Asset Mix
The portfolio currently holds 69.2% stocks and 30.8% bonds and cash. A list of holdings is included as part of this annual report and is available on the Fund’s website at www.dgifund.com.

Portfolio Turnover & Transactions
The DGI Fund’s turnover for the last six months was 5.1%. This is in‐line with the Fund’s historical longer term levels of turnover.

In the last six months, we added one new stock to The DGI Fund, Proto Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRLB). Proto  Labs  is  a  quick‐turn  manufacturer  of  custom  parts  for  prototyping  and  short‐run manufacturing. The company's manufacturing services include CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining,  injection  molding  and  additive  manufacturing.  Low‐volume  manufacturing  has historically been an underserved and fragmented market due to the inefficiencies inherent in the quotation,  equipment  set‐up  and  non‐recurring  engineering  processes  required  to  produce custom parts. Proto Labs's operating model not only eliminates many of those inefficiencies, it does it at a time when speed, cost and flexibility in product design and development are increasing in competitive importance for its customers. Proto Labs eliminates most of the time‐consuming and expensive labor conventionally required to quote and manufacture parts in low volumes via its proprietary software that was purposefully designed to automatically analyze part geometry, provide  a  final quote  &  generate  the required  tool path  to  manufacture the part.  Rare  are operating models that generate the types of operating profit margins and return on invested capital (ROIC) that Proto Labs has posted, combined with little requirement for incremental capital and labor to accommodate growth. Proto Labs has maintained these margin and return metrics while approximately tripling revenues over the past five years to about $300 million. Its balance sheet is solid as well, with $176 million of cash and marketable securities and no debt.

One  company,  IHS  Inc.,  underwent  a  merger.  It  merged  with  Markit,  becoming  IHS  Markit (NASDAQ:  INFO).  We  did  not  make  any  transactions  in  the  Fund’s  position  in  INFO  around  this merger.

We made no sell decisions over the past six months, though three Fund holdings were acquired by competitors during the period. QLIK Technology was acquired by Thoma Bravo, Tumi Holdings was acquired by Samsonite, and Arm Holdings was acquired by Softbank. All three acquisitions were all‐cash transactions.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Market & Portfolio Commentary
Sometimes the reasons for a short‐term market move can be easily identified, such as the selloff after the Brexit1 vote. More often we can only guess at the reasons for the move. The appreciation the last six months is one of those times.

The most obvious possibility is that the long‐term investment position of the portfolio is sound. (We spent a lot of time and effort in 2014 and 2015 restructuring the portfolio for the next seven years.)  We  believe  the  portfolio  companies  are  uniformly  good  companies  making  excellent progress towards their goals. Their stocks are priced to yield a return in excess of our 12% hurdle rate2 over the next seven years, according to our research and investment models.

With a favorable backdrop for stocks it has not been uncommon to witness the broad stock market put on a burst of appreciation. Historically, stocks have earned their superior return over bonds in a series of compressed time frames; that is, the excess return from stocks is confined to about 10% of the trading days.

We are also struck by the superior performance of small company stocks. If we were to hazard a guess as to why small stocks have performed so well, we would point to several possible factors. Their strong performance might signal increased odds for corporate tax reform. A cut in the tax rate for corporations would favor the smaller companies, who do not have lobbyists helping to write the tax code and pay higher rates than the large and very large companies. The mid‐sized companies the portfolio holds would benefit more from tax reform than the large companies and less than smaller companies. Second, the level of IPO activity has been sharply reduced for the last decade. This is favorable for the relative performance of small company stocks. Third, with sluggish economic growth, those companies with excellent growth prospects might be favored. Lastly, earlier this year the RUST stocks (real estate investment trusts “Reits”, utilities, consumer staples, and telecomm services) were leaders; many are fully valued or overvalued. Investors may be shifting from dividend payers to growth companies.

Our comments here reflect on market conditions prior to the November 8, 2016 US Presidential Election. We are assessing market implications of the election and will update you in due course.

Sincerely,

Frederick K. Martin, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The views of Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writers’ current views. The views expressed are those of the Fund’s adviser only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

The Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

(1)
Brexit is an abbreviation for “British exit,” which refers to the June 23, 2016, referendum whereby British citizens voted to exit the European Union. The referendum roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades.
(2)
Hurdle rate refers to the minimum expected return a potential investment candidate must clear before we will make an investment. In the case of The DGI Fund the hurdle rate for stocks is 12%. This is an annualized rate of expected return over the next seven years. Existing holdings may show an expected return figure above or below the hurdle rate over the course of our long term ownership.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Cumulative Total Return Performance (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
 
 
6 month
YTD
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Since Inception*
The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
5.68%
9.07%
7.16%
7.14%
10.54%
11.89%
S&P 500® Total Return Index(1)
4.06%
5.87%
4.51%
8.84%
13.57%
14.39%
 
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please call 1.855.DGI.FUND.
 
The table does not reflect the deductions of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 
Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

*
Fund Inception date of August 12, 2011.

(1)
The S&P 500® Total Return Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 Investment in the Fund (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
 
(LINE GRAPH)
   
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Industry Sector Allocation
(as a % of Net Assets)*

Health Care
9.51%
Consumer Discretionary
17.37%
Technology
27.66%
Producer Durables
7.91%
Financial Services
3.18%
Energy
2.92%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
0.57%
Industrials
0.11%
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities
0.04%
Corporate Bond
21.14%
Foreign Government Bonds
0.30%
Short Term & Other Net Assets
9.22%

Top Ten Holdings
(as a % of Net Assets)*

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
4.28%
TJX Cos., Inc.
3.67%
Intuit, Inc.
3.49%
Middleby Corp.
3.23%
Open Text Corp.
3.02%
Autodesk, Inc.
2.50%
Plexus Corp.
2.41%
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
2.27%
L Brands, Inc.
2.22%
Plantronics, Inc.
2.18%
Top Ten Holdings
 

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads)  on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund operating 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.
 
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period of May 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016.
 
Actual Expenses The first line of the table below 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 under the heading “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 table below 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 mutual 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 transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. 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. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
  
 
Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/2016
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/2016
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid
During period
5/1/2016 -
10/31/2016(b)
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,056.80
0.78%
$4.04
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,021.27
0.78%
$3.97

(a)
The Fund's expense ratios have been annualized based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (69.23%)
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (17.37%)
           
Auto & Auto Parts (1.48%)
           
Gentex Corp.
   
119,325
   
$
2,017,786
 
                 
Consumer Products (4.45%)
               
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.
   
55,894
     
1,715,946
 
Garmin Ltd.
   
40,975
     
1,981,551
 
Ralph Lauren Corp.
   
10,956
     
1,074,783
 
Select Comfort Corp.(a)
   
68,336
     
1,311,368
 
             
6,083,648
 
                 
Leisure (3.10%)
               
Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
   
17,887
     
951,410
 
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
   
31,338
     
2,408,952
 
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)
   
13,600
     
876,928
 
             
4,237,290
 
                 
Retail (8.34%)
               
Cabela's, Inc.(a)
   
40,850
     
2,516,769
 
L Brands, Inc.
   
42,022
     
3,033,568
 
TJX Cos., Inc.
   
67,975
     
5,013,156
 
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)
   
24,925
     
833,741
 
             
11,397,234
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
           
23,735,958
 
                 
CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL (0.57%)
               
Commercial Services (0.57%)
               
IHS Markit Ltd.(a)
   
21,025
     
773,510
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL
           
773,510
 
                 
ENERGY (2.92%)
               
Crude Producers (0.95%)
               
Southwestern Energy Co.(a)
   
124,950
     
1,298,231
 
                 
Oil & Gas Services (0.65%)
               
Core Laboratories NV
   
9,200
     
892,124
 


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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ENERGY (continued)
           
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (1.32%)
           
Ultra Petroleum Corp.(a)
   
281,388
   
$
1,798,069
 
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
           
3,988,424
 
                 
FINANCIAL SERVICES (3.18%)
               
Banks (0.52%)
               
TCF Financial Corp.
   
49,975
     
714,643
 
                 
Consumer Finance & Credit Services (1.93%)
               
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
   
17,031
     
2,635,036
 
                 
Investment Banking & Brokerage (0.73%)
               
E*Trade Financial Corp.(a)
   
35,628
     
1,003,284
 
                 
TOTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
           
4,352,963
 
                 
HEALTH CARE (9.51%)
               
Biotechnology (0.48%)
               
Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a)
   
33,100
     
652,401
 
                 
Medical Equipment & Services (7.68%)
               
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)
   
61,500
     
5,856,030
 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)
   
4,049
     
2,721,252
 
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)
   
21,188
     
1,922,387
 
             
10,499,669
 
                 
Medical Specialties (1.35%)
               
Align Technology, Inc.(a)
   
21,525
     
1,849,428
 
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
           
13,001,498
 
                 
INDUSTRIALS (0.11%)
               
Industrial Goods & Services (0.11%)
               
Proto Labs, Inc.(a)
   
3,400
     
151,980
 
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
           
151,980
 
                 
PRODUCER DURABLES (7.91%)
               
Machinery (3.23%)
               
Middleby Corp.(a)
   
39,341
     
4,410,520
 


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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
PRODUCER DURABLES (continued)
           
Machinery-Diversified (0.64%)
           
Graco, Inc.
   
11,600
   
$
868,840
 
                 
Professional Services (0.80%)
               
CEB, Inc.
   
22,550
     
1,097,057
 
                 
Software (0.63%)
               
Paychex, Inc.
   
15,600
     
861,120
 
                 
Transportation & Freight (2.61%)
               
JetBlue Airways Corp.(a)
   
96,625
     
1,689,005
 
Landstar System, Inc.
   
26,462
     
1,882,771
 
             
3,571,776
 
                 
TOTAL PRODUCER DURABLES
           
10,809,313
 
                 
TECHNOLOGY (27.66%)
               
Computer Technology (0.87%)
               
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a)
   
50,225
     
1,190,332
 
                 
Electronics (6.51%)
               
Microchip Technology, Inc.
   
24,400
     
1,477,420
 
Open Text Corp.
   
66,487
     
4,127,513
 
Plexus Corp.(a)
   
71,988
     
3,297,770
 
             
8,902,703
 
                 
Information Technology (12.27%)
               
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)
   
44,700
     
3,105,309
 
Autodesk, Inc.(a)
   
47,350
     
3,422,458
 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. - Class A
   
20,175
     
960,128
 
Intuit, Inc.
   
43,875
     
4,770,968
 
Seagate Technology PLC
   
61,265
     
2,102,002
 
Yahoo!, Inc.(a)
   
58,025
     
2,410,939
 
             
16,771,804
 
                 
Semiconductors (1.99%)
               
Power Integrations, Inc.
   
30,175
     
1,944,779
 
Synaptics, Inc.(a)
   
14,975
     
780,497
 
             
2,725,276
 


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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
TECHNOLOGY (continued)
           
Software (1.98%)
           
Cognex Corp.
   
26,625
   
$
1,373,850
 
Medidata Solutions, Inc.(a)
   
3,050
     
146,369
 
RealPage, Inc.(a)
   
43,400
     
1,180,480
 
             
2,700,699
 
                 
Telecommunications (4.04%)
               
Plantronics, Inc.
   
57,588
     
2,977,876
 
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.(a)
   
33,475
     
1,755,094
 
ViaSat, Inc.(a)
   
11,183
     
790,191
 
             
5,523,161
 
                 
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY
           
37,813,975
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $66,514,925)
           
94,627,621
 
 
   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ASSET/MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (0.04%)
           
Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2005-93
           
5.500% 12/20/2034
 
$
51,071
     
51,785
 
                 
TOTAL ASSET/MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $53,993)
           
51,785
 
                 
CORPORATE BONDS (21.13%)
               
BASIC MATERIALS (0.31%)
               
Iron/Steel (0.31%)
               
Nucor Corp.
               
5.750% 12/01/2017
   
406,000
     
423,850
 
                 
TOTAL BASIC MATERIALS
           
423,850
 
                 
COMMUNICATIONS (2.25%)
               
Media (1.53%)
               
21st Century Fox America, Inc.
               
6.900% 03/01/2019
   
372,000
     
415,728
 
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings, Inc.
               
9.455% 11/15/2022
   
307,000
     
428,641
 


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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Media (continued)
           
Comcast Corp.
           
5.150% 03/01/2020
 
$
715,000
   
$
795,804
 
Viacom, Inc.
               
3.125% 06/15/2022
   
445,000
     
452,267
 
             
2,092,440
 
Telecommunications (0.72%)
               
AT&T, Inc.
               
4.450% 04/01/2024
   
502,000
     
543,772
 
AT&T, Inc.
               
5.500% 02/01/2018
   
7,000
     
7,331
 
Verizon Communications, Inc.
               
5.150% 09/15/2023
   
380,000
     
434,630
 
             
985,733
 
                 
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS
           
3,078,173
 
                 
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL (1.70%)
               
Airlines (0.42%)
               
Southwest Airlines Co.
               
2.650% 11/05/2020
   
557,000
     
570,274
 
                 
Retail (1.28%)
               
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
               
5.750% 05/01/2020
   
388,000
     
425,789
 
CVS Health Corp.
               
5.000% 12/01/2024
   
450,000
     
514,468
 
McDonald's Corp.
               
6.300% 03/01/2038
   
292,000
     
377,816
 
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
               
6.200% 04/15/2038
   
316,000
     
439,167
 
             
1,757,240
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, CYCLICAL
           
2,327,514
 
                 
CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL (1.63%)
               
Beverages (0.66%)
               
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
               
2.500% 07/15/2022
   
443,000
     
448,577
 
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc., Series B
               
7.000% 03/01/2029
   
318,000
     
454,708
 
             
903,285
 


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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Commercial Services (0.32%)
           
Total System Services, Inc.
           
2.375% 06/01/2018
 
$
431,000
   
$
433,973
 
                 
Healthcare-Services (0.31%)
               
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
               
3.350% 07/15/2022
   
406,000
     
432,341
 
                 
Pharmaceuticals (0.34%)
               
Johnson & Johnson
               
5.850% 07/15/2038
   
330,000
     
462,569
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL
           
2,232,168
 
                 
ENERGY (2.46%)
               
Oil & Gas (0.53%)
               
Conoco Funding Co.
               
7.250% 10/15/2031
   
311,000
     
403,922
 
Noble Energy, Inc.
               
8.250% 03/01/2019
   
289,000
     
329,069
 
             
732,991
 
Pipelines (1.93%)
               
Energy Transfer Partners LP
               
9.700% 03/15/2019
   
374,000
     
433,369
 
Enterprise Products Operating LLC
               
5.200% 09/01/2020
   
408,000
     
455,030
 
MarkWest Energy Partners LP / MarkWest Energy Finance Corp.
               
4.500% 07/15/2023
   
448,000
     
461,642
 
MPLX LP
               
4.000% 02/15/2025
   
455,000
     
450,736
 
ONEOK Partners LP
               
3.200% 09/15/2018
   
440,000
     
452,026
 
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.
               
7.250% 08/15/2038
   
269,000
     
381,388
 
             
2,634,191
 
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
           
3,367,182
 
 
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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
FINANCIAL (3.53%)
           
Banks (1.64%)
           
Bank of America Corp.
           
5.625% 07/01/2020
 
$
379,000
   
$
424,590
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
               
4.400% 07/22/2020
   
394,000
     
426,041
 
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, Series 1
               
9.118% Perpetual Maturity (b)
   
3,000
     
3,042
 
US Bancorp
               
2.950% 07/15/2022
   
411,000
     
426,523
 
Wachovia Corp.
               
5.750% 06/15/2017
   
500,000
     
513,667
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
               
2.100% 07/26/2021
   
450,000
     
448,093
 
             
2,241,956
 
Diversified Financial Services (0.97%)
               
American Express Co.
               
7.000% 03/19/2018
   
414,000
     
445,235
 
General Electric Capital Corp.
               
5.875% 01/14/2038
   
331,000
     
434,948
 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
               
10.375% 11/01/2018
   
381,000
     
447,345
 
             
1,327,528
 
Insurance (0.63%)
               
American International Group, Inc.
               
4.875% 06/01/2022
   
390,000
     
436,151
 
MetLife, Inc., Series A
               
6.817% 08/15/2018
   
383,000
     
418,316
 
             
854,467
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.29%)
               
Welltower, Inc.
               
2.250% 03/15/2018
   
391,000
     
394,577
 
                 
TOTAL FINANCIAL
           
4,818,528
 
                 
GOVERNMENT (0.29%)
               
Multi-National (0.29%)
               
Corporacion Andina de Fomento
               
8.125% 06/04/2019
   
343,000
     
397,348
 
 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Multi-National (continued)
           
Corporacion Andina de Fomento
           
5.750% 01/12/2017
 
$
1,000
   
$
1,010
 
             
398,358
 
                 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT
           
398,358
 
                 
INDUSTRIAL (3.07%)
               
Aerospace/Defense (0.61%)
               
Lockheed Martin Corp.
               
4.250% 11/15/2019
   
367,000
     
396,208
 
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
               
3.700% 12/15/2023
   
408,000
     
432,684
 
             
828,892
 
Electrical Components & Equipment (0.28%)
               
Emerson Electric Co.
               
5.000% 04/15/2019
   
356,000
     
385,586
 
                 
Electronics (0.31%)
               
Corning, Inc.
               
6.625% 05/15/2019
   
377,000
     
420,121
 
                 
Engineering & Construction (0.32%)
               
Fluor Corp.
               
3.375% 09/15/2021
   
416,000
     
441,222
 
                 
Environmental Control (0.30%)
               
Republic Services, Inc.
               
5.500% 09/15/2019
   
376,000
     
416,194
 
                 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing (0.32%)
               
Tyco Electronics Group SA
               
3.500% 02/03/2022
   
409,000
     
433,063
 
                 
Transportation (0.93%)
               
Burlington North SF LLC
               
4.700% 10/01/2019
   
390,000
     
426,719
 
CSX Corp.
               
7.375% 02/01/2019
   
367,000
     
413,498
 
 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Transportation (continued)
           
United Parcel Service, Inc.
           
6.200% 01/15/2038
 
$
311,000
   
$
432,303
 
             
1,272,520
 
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL
           
4,197,598
 
                 
UTILITIES (5.89%)
               
Electric (5.32%)
               
Ameren Illinois Co.
               
9.750% 11/15/2018
   
370,000
     
430,350
 
Arizona Public Service Co.
               
8.750% 03/01/2019
   
370,000
     
430,371
 
CMS Energy Corp.
               
5.050% 03/15/2022
   
367,000
     
415,614
 
Commonwealth Edison Co.
               
4.000% 08/01/2020
   
353,000
     
379,994
 
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
               
7.125% 12/01/2018
   
331,000
     
369,406
 
Edison International
               
3.750% 09/15/2017
   
413,000
     
421,502
 
Interstate Power & Light Co.
               
3.650% 09/01/2020
   
370,000
     
390,992
 
ITC Holdings Corp.
               
4.050% 07/01/2023
   
413,000
     
439,470
 
Jersey Central Power & Light Co.
               
7.350% 02/01/2019
   
469,000
     
521,659
 
Nevada Power Co.
               
7.125% 03/15/2019
   
316,000
     
357,023
 
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
               
7.000% 09/01/2022
   
351,000
     
442,874
 
PacifiCorp
               
5.650% 07/15/2018
   
17,000
     
18,241
 
PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
               
3.500% 12/01/2022
   
549,000
     
579,284
 
PSEG Power LLC
               
5.125% 04/15/2020
   
387,000
     
421,576
 
Puget Energy, Inc.
               
5.625% 07/15/2022
   
362,000
     
413,404
 
Southern Power Co., Series 15B
               
2.375% 06/01/2020
   
445,000
     
450,777
 
TECO Finance, Inc.
               
6.572% 11/01/2017
   
338,000
     
354,330
 
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Electric (continued)
           
Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
           
2.950% 09/15/2021
 
$
408,000
   
$
428,226
 
             
7,265,093
 
Gas (0.57%)
               
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
               
4.500% 01/15/2021
   
305,000
     
327,281
 
Sempra Energy
               
2.875% 10/01/2022
   
440,000
     
452,015
 
             
779,296
 
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
           
8,044,389
 
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $28,289,046)
           
28,887,760
 
                 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (0.30%)
               
Province of Quebec Canada, Series NN
               
7.125% 02/09/2024
   
320,000
     
415,071
 
                 
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (Cost $406,283)
           
415,071
 
                 
GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (0.07%)
               
U.S. Treasury Bonds
               
6.500% 11/15/2026
   
62,000
     
88,625
 
                 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $88,037)
           
88,625
 

   
Yield
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (9.13%)
                 
MONEY MARKET FUND (1.49%)
                 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I
   
0.27
%(c)
   
2,030,440
     
2,030,440
 
 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Yield
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (continued)
                 
U.S. TREASURY BILLS (7.64%)
                 
U.S. Treasury Bill, 07/20/2017
   
0.48
%(d)
   
3,000,000
   
$
2,988,444
 
U.S. Treasury Bill, 09/14/2017
   
0.57
%(d)
   
7,494,000
     
7,455,399
 
                     
10,443,843
 
                         
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $12,476,110)
                   
12,474,283
 
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.90%) (Cost $107,828,394)
                 
$
136,545,145
 
                         
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.10%)
                   
138,480
 
                         
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
                 
$
136,683,625
 

(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.
(c)
Represents the 7-day yield.
(d)
Rate shown represents the bond equivalent yield to maturity at date of purchase.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

ASSETS
     
Investments, at value
 
$
136,545,145
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
381,324
 
Total assets
   
136,926,469
 
         
LIABILITIES
       
Payable for investments purchased
   
151,167
 
Payable to adviser
   
91,677
 
Total liabilities
   
242,844
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
136,683,625
 
         
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF
       
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
107,496,145
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
52,713
 
Accumulated net realized gain
   
418,016
 
Net unrealized appreciation
   
28,716,751
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
136,683,625
 
         
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
107,828,394
 
         
PRICING OF SHARES
       
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
16.82
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
8,126,395
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Statement of Operations


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
INVESTMENT INCOME
     
Dividends
 
$
476,997
 
Foreign taxes withheld
   
(6,536
)
Interest
   
416,283
 
Total investment income
   
886,744
 
         
EXPENSES
       
Investment advisory fees (Note 6)
   
513,027
 
Total expenses
   
513,027
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
   
373,717
 
         
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
       
Net realized gain on investments
   
1,469,575
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments
   
5,195,535
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
   
6,665,110
 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
7,038,827
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
           
Net investment income
 
$
373,717
   
$
671,062
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
1,469,575
     
(1,044,969
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
5,195,535
     
(1,940,103
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
7,038,827
     
(2,314,010
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS (Note 3)
               
From net investment income
   
(352,623
)
   
(709,053
)
From net realized gains on investments
   
     
(2,457,710
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
(352,623
)
   
(3,166,763
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (Note 5)
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
22,910,438
     
22,263,652
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
349,771
     
3,149,642
 
Cost of shares redeemed, net of redemption fees
   
(13,119,671
)
   
(13,417,959
)
Net increase from capital share transactions
   
10,140,538
     
11,995,335
 
                 
Net increase in net assets
   
16,826,742
     
6,514,562
 
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
119,856,883
     
113,342,321
 
End of period*
 
$
136,683,625
   
$
119,856,883
 
                 
*Including accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
52,713
   
$
31,619
 
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Share Transactions
               
Issued
   
1,365,247
     
1,367,464
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
21,220
     
202,387
 
Redeemed
   
(770,301
)
   
(825,064
)
Net increase in share transactions
   
616,166
     
744,787
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Intentionally Left Blank
 
 
 

The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund

 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
Total from investment operations
 
DISTRIBUTIONS
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
Total distributions
 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
TOTAL RETURN
 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000’s)
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses
Net investment income
 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Not annualized.
(c)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding during the periods presented

For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
   
For the
Period
August 12,
2011
(Inception) to
April 30, 2012
 
$
15.96
   
$
16.75
   
$
15.02
   
$
13.17
   
$
12.13
   
$
10.00
 
                                             
                                             
 
0.05
     
0.09
     
0.10
     
0.07
     
0.11
     
0.05
 
 
0.86
     
(0.44
)
   
1.83
     
1.90
     
1.09
     
2.11
 
 
0.91
     
(0.35
)
   
1.93
     
1.97
     
1.20
     
2.16
 
                                             
                                             
 
(0.05
)
   
(0.10
)
   
(0.09
)
   
(0.07
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.03
)
 
     
(0.34
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.05
)
   
(0.05
)
   
 
 
(0.05
)
   
(0.44
)
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.03
)
                                             
 
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
0.86
     
(0.79
)
   
1.73
     
1.85
     
1.04
     
2.13
 
$
16.82
   
$
15.96
   
$
16.75
   
$
15.02
   
$
13.17
   
$
12.13
 
                                             
 
5.68
%(b)
   
(2.05
%)
   
12.87
%
   
15.02
%
   
9.93
%
   
21.65
%(b)
                                             
                                             
                                             
$
136,684
   
$
119,857
   
$
113,342
   
$
86,741
   
$
66,967
   
$
35,678
 
                                             
                                             
 
0.78
%(c)
   
0.78
%
   
0.78
%
   
0.78
%
   
0.78
%
   
0.77
%(c)
 
0.57
%(c)
   
0.59
%
   
0.61
%
   
0.47
%
   
0.90
%
   
0.60
%(c)
                                             
 
5
%(b)
   
13
%
   
14
%
   
10
%
   
10
%
   
6
%(b)
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

 
Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open‐end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semi‐annual report describes The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund (the “Fund”). The Fund seeks long‐term capital growth and as a secondary objective, modest income with reasonable risk.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 
The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in preparation of their financial statements.

Investment Valuation: The Fund generally values its securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.

For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by open‐end registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange‐traded open‐end investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.

The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third‐party pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more broker–dealers that make a market in the security. Fixed‐income obligations, excluding municipal securities, having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days, are typically valued at the mean between the evaluated bid and ask prices formulated by an independent pricing service. Corporate Bonds, U.S. Government & Agency, and U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage‐related and asset‐backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Publicly traded foreign government debt securities are
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
typically traded internationally in the over‐the‐counter market and are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices as of the close of business of that market.
 
When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.

Fair Value Measurements: The Fund discloses the classification of its fair value measurements following a three‐tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;

Level 2 –
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

Level 3 –
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of each input used to value the Fund as of October 31, 2016:

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 -
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 -
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
   
Total
 
Common Stocks(a)
 
$
94,627,621
   
$
   
$
   
$
94,627,621
 
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities
   
     
51,785
     
     
51,785
 
Corporate Bonds
   
     
28,887,760
     
     
28,887,760
 
Foreign Government Bonds
   
     
415,071
     
     
415,071
 
Government & Agency Obligations
   
     
88,625
     
     
88,625
 
Short Term Investments
                               
Money Market Fund
   
2,030,440
     
     
     
2,030,440
 
U.S. Treasury Bills
   
     
10,443,843
     
     
10,443,843
 
TOTAL
 
$
96,658,061
   
$
39,887,084
   
$
   
$
136,545,145
 

(a)
For detailed descriptions of the underlying industries, see the accompanying Portfolio of Investments.

The Fund recognizes transfers between levels as of the end of the period. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have any securities that used unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis, which is the same basis the Fund uses for federal income tax purposes. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex‐dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Fund.

Trust Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to the Fund are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each fund.

Fund Expenses: Expenses that are specific to the Fund are charged directly to the Fund.

Federal Income Taxes: The Fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intends to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. The Fund is not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.

As of and during the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.
 
Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund normally pays dividends, if any, quarterly and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis. Income dividend distributions are derived from dividends and other income the Fund receives from its investments, including short term capital gains. Long term capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when the Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year. The Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if the portfolio manager believes doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.

3. TAX BASIS INFORMATION


Tax Basis of Investments: As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for Federal tax purposes was as follows:

   
Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
 
Gross appreciation
     
(excess of value over tax cost)
 
$
32,549,205
 
Gross depreciation
       
(excess of tax cost over value)
   
(3,832,508
)
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
28,716,697
 
Cost of investments for income tax purposes
 
$
107,828,450
 

Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain was recorded by the Fund.

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended April 30, 2016, were as follows:

   
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
 
$
921,941
   
$
2,244,822
 

The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS


During the six months ended October 31, 2016, equity holdings, asset/mortgage backed securities, fixed income securities and U.S. Treasury Bonds were transferred in‐kind. The intent of the transfers was to save on equity transaction costs both for the new shareholders at the institution they transferred from and for the Fund on the addition of assets. The assets of two separate accounts were transferred‐in‐kind into the Fund in the amount of $10,176,253.

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short‐term securities, transfers‐in‐kind, and U.S. Government Obligations) during the six months ended October 31, 2016, were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Purchases of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
 
$
6,215,333
   
$
10,495,438
 

Investment transactions in U.S. Government Obligations (excluding transfers‐in‐kind) during the six months ended October 31, 2016 were as follows:

Fund
 
Purchases of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
 
$
   
$
6,019,826
 

5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST


The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of the shares of the Fund of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Purchasers of the shares do not have any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors (other than the purchase price for the shares or make contributions to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchasers’ ownership of the shares. Shares have no pre‐emptive rights.

Prior to September 1, 2015, shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase may have incurred a 2% short‐term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount. Effective September 1, 2015, the Fund no longer imposes redemption fees. For the year ended April 30, 2016, the Fund did not receive any redemption fees.

6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED‐PARTY TRANSACTIONS


The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Fund’s business affairs. The Adviser manages the investments of the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Trustees. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Fund pays the Adviser a unitary management fee for the services and facilities it provides payable on a monthly basis at the annual rate of 0.78% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Out of the unitary management fee, the Adviser pays substantially all expenses of the Fund, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, bookkeeping and pricing services, legal, audit and other services, except for interest expenses, brokerage expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. Also included are Trustee fees which were $1,570 for the six months ended October 31, 2016.

Fund Administrator Fees and Expenses
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Fund. Pursuant to an Administration Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Fund including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Fund’s operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Fund’s administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. The Administrator is also reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. The administrative fee and out‐of‐pocket expenses are included in the unitary management fee paid to the Adviser.

Transfer Agent
ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. The fee and out‐of‐pocket expenses are included in the unitary management fee paid to the Adviser.

Compliance Services
ALPS provides services that assist the Trust’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a‐1 under the 1940 Act and receives an annual base fee. ALPS is reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. The fee and out‐of‐pocket expenses are included in the unitary management fee paid to the Adviser.

Principal Financial Officer
ALPS receives an annual fee for providing principal financial officer services to the Fund. The fee is included in the unitary management fee paid to the Adviser.

Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS) acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Fund, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of the Fund’s shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. ADI is not entitled to any compensation for its services as Distributor. ADI is registered as a broker‐dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

7. INDEMNIFICATIONS


Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses, which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Additional Information

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

1. FUND HOLDINGS


The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Fund’s Form N-Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES


The Fund’s policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll‐free) 855‐DGI‐Fund and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 

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Disclosure Regarding Approval of
The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Fund Advisory Agreements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

On June 7‐8, 2016, the Trustees met in person to discuss, among other things, the approval of the investment advisory agreement between Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”) and Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. In renewing and approving the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered the following factors with respect to the Disciplined Growth Investors Fund (the “Fund”):

Investment Advisory Fee Rate: The Trustees reviewed and considered the contractual annual advisory fee paid by the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, to the Adviser of 0.78% of the Fund’s daily average net assets, in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by the Adviser to the Fund. The Board received and considered information including a comparison of the Fund’s contractual and actual advisory fees and overall expenses with those funds in the peer groups and universes of funds provided by an independent provider of investment company data and by the Adviser (collectively, the “Data Provider”). The Trustees noted that the contractual advisory fee rates for the Fund were below the Data Provider peer group average and median contractual advisory fee rates.

Total Expense Ratio: The Trustees noted that the total expense ratio (after waivers) of 0.78% for the Fund was below the Data Provider’s peer group average and median total expense ratios (after waivers).

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services under the Investment Advisory Agreement: The Trustees received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees reviewed certain background materials supplied by the Adviser in its presentation, including its Form ADV.

The Trustees reviewed and considered the Adviser’s investment advisory personnel, its history as an asset manager and its performance and the amount of assets currently under management by the Adviser and its affiliated entities. The Trustees also reviewed the research and decision‐making processes utilized by the Adviser, including the methods adopted to seek to achieve compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Fund.

The Trustees considered the background and experience of the Adviser’s management in connection with the Fund, including reviewing the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the management team primarily responsible for the day‐to‐day portfolio management of the Fund and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments.

The Trustees also reviewed, among other things, the Adviser’s insider trading policies and procedures and its Code of Ethics.

Performance: The Trustees reviewed performance information for the Fund for the three‐month, one‐year and three‐year periods ended March 31, 2016. That review included a comparison of the Fund’s performance to the performance of a group of comparable funds selected by the Data Provider. The Trustees noted the performance of the Fund was above its Data Provider peer group average and median performance for the three‐month and three‐year periods ended March 31, 2016. The Trustees noted the performance of the Fund was above its Data Provider peer group
 

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Disclosure Regarding Approval of
The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Fund Advisory Agreements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
average but below its Data Provider peer group median for the one‐year period ended March 31, 2016. The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s discussion of the Fund’s underlying portfolio diversification categories, its top contributors and top detractors, as well as the Adviser’s performance and reputation generally and its investment techniques, risk management controls and decision‐making processes.
 
Comparable Accounts: The Trustees noted certain information provided by the Adviser regarding fees charged to its other clients utilizing a strategy similar to that employed by the Fund.

Profitability: The Trustees received and considered a retrospective and projected profitability analysis prepared by the Adviser based on the fees payable under the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Fund. The Trustees considered the profits, if any, anticipated to be realized by the Adviser in connection with the operation of the Fund. The Board then reviewed the Adviser’s audited calendar year 2014 and 2015 financial statements in order to analyze the financial condition and stability and profitability of the Adviser.

Economies of Scale: The Trustees considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Fund will be passed along to the shareholders under the proposed agreements.

Other Benefits to the Adviser: The Trustees reviewed and considered any other incidental benefits derived or to be derived by the Adviser from its relationship with the Fund, including whether soft dollar arrangements were used.

In renewing the Adviser as the Fund’s investment adviser and renewing the Investment Advisory Agreement and the fees charged under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees concluded that no single factor reviewed by the Trustees was identified by the Trustees to be determinative as the principal factor in whether to renew the Investment Advisory Agreement. Further, the Independent Trustees were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that:

the Fund’s contractual advisory fee rate was below its Data Provider peer group average and median contractual advisory fee rates;  
the Fund’s total expense ratio (after waivers) was below its Data Provider peer group average and median total expense ratios (after waivers);
the nature, extent and quality of services rendered by the Adviser under the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Fund were adequate;
the performance of the Fund was above its Data Provider peer group average and median performance for the three‐month and three‐year periods ended March 31, 2016 and above its Data Provider peer group average, but below its Data Provider peer group median for the one‐year period ended March 31, 2016;
bearing in mind the limitations of comparing different types of managed accounts and the different levels of service typically associated with such accounts, the fee structures applicable to the Adviser’s other clients employing a comparable strategy to the Fund was not indicative of any unreasonableness with respect to the advisory fees proposed to be payable by the Fund;
 

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The Disciplined Growth Investors Fund
Fund Advisory Agreements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
the profit realized by the Adviser in connection with the operation of the Fund is not unreasonable to the Fund; and
there were no material economies of scale or other incidental benefits accruing to the Adviser in connection with its relationship with the Fund.

During the review process, the Trustees noted certain instances where clarification or follow‐up was appropriate and others where the Trustees determined that further clarification or follow‐up was not necessary. In those instances where clarification or follow‐up was requested, the Board determined that in each case either information responsive to its requests had been provided, or where any request was outstanding in whole or in part, given the totality of the information provided, the Board had received sufficient information to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser.

Based on the Trustees’ deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the Adviser’s compensation for investment advisory services is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
 

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(BACK COVER)
 

 
(COVER PAGE)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Manager Commentary
 
Emerald Growth Fund
1
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
6
Emerald Insights Fund
12
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
16
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
22
Schedule of Investments
 
Emerald Growth Fund
25
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
27
Emerald Insights Fund
28
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
30
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
32
Statements of Operations
33
Statements of Changes of Net Assets
 
Emerald Growth Fund
34
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
36
Emerald Insights Fund
38
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
39
Financial Highlights
 
Emerald Growth Fund
40
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
44
Emerald Insights Fund
48
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
52
Notes to Financial Statements
56
Additional Information
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Emerald Growth Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
October 31, 2016
 
Dear Shareholders:
 
Investment Results
The performance of the Emerald Growth Fund’s Class A shares (without sales load), for the six months ended October 31, 2016, advanced by 5.82% outperforming the Russell 2000® Growth Index(1) which appreciated by 4.71%.
 
Slowing global and domestic recession fears receded over the last six months as the market and Federal Reserve appear to be coalescing around lower for longer economic growth and a shallower trajectory of interest rate increases. There have been numerous periods of moderating quarter to quarter growth throughout the post‐recession economic recovery that revived recessionary concerns. In each instance these episodes of slow growth have been followed by a reacceleration in U.S. domestic growth from slow growth to moderate growth. The most recent episode of rising concern and slowing economic growth at the end of 2015 and into early 2016 has been met yet again with a return to moderate growth.
 
This backdrop proved favorable for small capitalization stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which gained 4.71% for the six month period, outpacing the larger capitalization peers, as the measured by the Russell 1000® Growth Index(2), which gained 3.70%.
 
Investment Analysis
On a relative basis, the Fund outpaced the benchmark for the trailing period as the positive contribution to return achieved in the healthcare, consumer discretionary and utilities sectors offset relative underperformance within financial services, producer durables and materials sectors.
 
The healthcare sector was the largest source of relative outperformance for the trailing period driven by a combination of stock selection and relative positioning within the services, biotech, and pharmaceuticals industries. Performance within the consumer discretionary and utilities sectors also contributed positively to relative performance as a result of the relative outperformance of holdings within the specialty retail, hotel, education and telecommunications services industries.
 
Relative outperformance in the aforementioned was partially offset by relative underperformance within the financial services, producer durables and materials sectors. Performance within the financial services sector was the largest detractor to return for the period, largely as a result of the Fund’s relative overweight and stock selection within the banking industry. Performance within the producer durables and materials sectors also detracted from relative performance as a result of the Fund’s relative underweight position to both sectors and stock selection within the back office support industry.
 
Exiting October 2016, the Fund’s largest active exposures were to the consumer discretionary, technology, utilities and financial services sectors. Thoughts on those sectors and other areas of notable opportunity/ portfolio exposure are highlighted below:
 
The Fund ended October with the largest relative overweight position to the consumer discretionary sector. The overweight is comprised of a diverse subset of companies across the industries, with the largest exposures within the specialty retail, restaurant, apparel, hotel, funeral, leisure time and broadcast industries. Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (or “Emerald”), the Fund’s investment adviser, believes that each of these companies is positioned to benefit from company specific initiatives and opportunities.
 
The technology sector also remains a key overweight position relative to the benchmark. The Fund’s portfolio has exposure to emerging trends in optical network infrastructure as significant technology transitions are underway to support increased bandwidth across multiple networks: within and between datacenters, and; within core and metro telecommunications networks, cable operators, and submarine.  The next few years represent the first time in over a decade that these disparate networks are all undergoing shifts in technology and network architecture, which should bode well for optical suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and electronic component suppliers across the supply chain.  The portfolio also remains  exposed  to  software  companies  benefitting  from  strong  secular  growth  in  areas  such  as  cybersecurity  and  digital  marketing.   More importantly, we believe both the software and semiconductor industries will continue to benefit from consolidation as both larger vendors and private equity groups continue their activity in the technology industry. Emerald continues to be optimistic regarding the growth prospects for the holdings in the portfolio.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The Fund’s portfolio also maintained an overweight position to the utilities sector. Emerald continues to  believe that adoption of unified communications among mid‐market and enterprise customers is in the very early stages and that the segment will continue to expand, shifting market leadership from traditional telephony equipment providers to a new group of software/network centric companies.
 
Additionally, although the relative overweight to financial services has declined on an absolute basis, the portfolio remains overweight. The aggregate exposure is comprised of overweight positions to the banking, consumer lending, and real estate investment trust industries with the largest relative overweight position remaining in the banking industry. Emerald continues to believe that small capitalization banks are particularly well positioned to continue to gain market share from their larger capitalization peers and in that regard anticipates that holdings within the portfolio will generate loan growth of 10% or better this year.
 
Market Outlook:
After a challenging start to the calendar year, where global growth concerns and risk aversion weighed heavily on the market and small capitalization stocks, the outlook has become much more sanguine. As we look to the balance of 2016 and into 2017 Emerald believes that the outlook for small capitalization stocks, and more specifically small capitalization growth stocks, looks increasingly favorable. First, from an earnings perspective small capitalization stocks and particularly small capitalization growth stocks remain the greatest source of earnings growth in the domestic universe. In a recently released report from Lori Calvasina, Chief US Equity Strategist at Credit Suisse the 2016 consensus anticipated earnings growth of 5.5% for the S&P 500(3), 6.8% for the Russell Mid‐Cap(4) and 7.1% for the Russell 2000. The outlook for 2017 looks even more favorable with consensus anticipated earnings growth of 10.2% for the S&P 500, 10.4% for the Russell Mid‐Cap and 13.1% for the Russell 2000. Further we believe that small capitalization stocks, given the faster growth profile, look even more attractive when we consider the relative valuation of small capitalization stocks to their larger capitalization brethren. On a median last twelve months profits and earnings(5), excluding negative earnings companies, the Russell 2000 is as cheap as its been relative to the S&P 500 since 2003, according to a recent research report from Furey Research Partners. Taking this a step further, Dubravko Lakos‐Bujas Chief Strategist at J.P. Morgan argues that “low but stable economic growth with reduced risk of a recession should demand a premium for growth stocks”. Merger and acquisition activity, which is closing in on a new high in small caps, seemingly supports this valuation argument, as acquirers are continuing to find attractive opportunities to make accretive strategic acquisitions at double‐digit premiums to their public market valuations.
 
As we look forward, while optimistic regarding the outlook for small capitalization stocks, the market/economy is not without risk. Concerns include the pending change in U.S. political leadership, the durability of consumer spending and the direction and rhetoric of the Federal Reserve. Given this backdrop, we expect periods of heightened global volatility to continue adversely affecting the U.S. market. Offsetting these risks, Emerald’s research team continues to find innovators, consolidators, and market share gainers in our domestic universe
 
Top Contributors:
Top Detractors:
 
Veeva Systems Inc.
Opus Bank
 
Vonage Holdings Corp.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
 
Cepheid
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
 
Gigamon Inc.
Virtu Financial, Inc.
 
Jack in the Box Inc.
Impax Laboratories
 
     
Kenneth G. Mertz II, CFA
Stacey L. Sears
Joseph W. Garner
Chief Investment Officer
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
   
     
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust
   
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please visit www.emeraldmutualfunds.com to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The views of Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the Fund or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of  this information.
 
The Emerald Growth Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
 
The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.
 
Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.
 
(1)
The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® Index companies with higher price-to-value ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(2)
The Russell 1000® Index is a stock market index that represents the highest-ranking 1,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents about 90% of the total market capitalization of that index. The Russell 1000® Index has a weighted average market capitalization of $81 billion; the median market capitalization is approximately $4.6 billion.  The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(3)
The S&P 500® Total Return Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(4)
Russell Midcap Index is a market capitalization weighted index representing the smallest 800 companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(5)
Profits and earnings is an accounting term applicable to stockholders of closely held businesses. Profits and earnings are a company's net profits after deducting distributions to the stockholders.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
(as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A
2.64%
Vonage Holdings Corp.
2.10%
8x8, Inc.
1.86%
Microsemi Corp.
1.85%
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
1.80%
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A
1.79%
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
1.75%
Installed Building Products, Inc.
1.58%
EPAM Systems, Inc.
1.52%
Trex Co., Inc.
1.46%
Top Ten Holdings
18.35%
 
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION 
(as a % of Net Assets)
 
Technology
23.67%
Consumer Discretionary
21.58%
Health Care
17.37%
Financial Services
13.19%
Materials & Processing
7.84%
Producer Durables
7.20%
Utilities
4.75%
Energy
1.88%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
2.52%
 
*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
 
   
1 Year
 
3 Year
 
5 Year
 
10 Year
Since Inception1
Expense Ratio
Gross2
Net2
Class A (NAV)
‐3.56%
3.90%
13.37%
7.40%
10.58%
1.16%
1.16%
Class A (MOP)
‐8.13%
2.23%
12.27%
6.88%
10.35%
1.16%
1.16%
Russell 2000® Growth Index
‐0.49%
3.70%
11.34%
6.92%
7.58%
   
Class C (NAV)
‐4.17%
3.23%
12.66%
6.76%
4.90%
1.82%
1.82%
Class C (CDSC)
‐5.10%
3.23%
12.66%
6.76%
4.90%
1.82%
1.82%
Russell 2000® Growth Index
‐0.49%
3.70%
11.34%
6.92%
3.87%
   
Investor Class
‐3.62%
3.87%
13.35%
8.76%
1.23%
1.23%
Russell 2000® Growth Index
‐0.49%
3.70%
11.34%
7.64%
   
Institutional Class
‐3.22%
4.22%
13.73%
13.98%
0.86%
0.86%
Russell 2000® Growth Index
‐0.49%
3.70%
11.34%
12.72%
   
 
Performance quoted represents past performance, does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com.
 
Performance shown for periods prior to March 16, 2012, reflects the performance of the Forward Growth Fund, a series of Forward Funds (as a result of a reorganization of the Forward Growth Fund into the Emerald Growth Fund).
 
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund's maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account.
 
A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase.
 
1
Inception Dates - Class A: 10/01/1992, Class C: 07/01/2000, Class Institutional: 10/21/2008, Class Investor: 05/01/2011
 
2
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust ("Emerald" or the "Adviser") has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses until August 31, 2017 in amounts necessary to limit the Fund's operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets) of 1.29%, 1.94%, 0.99% and 1.34% respectively. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the agreement described above to the extent that the Fund's expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the relevant agreement. The Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the year(s) in which the fees and expense were incurred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver prior to August 31, 2017, without the approval by the Fund's Board of Trustees. Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
 
The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® Index companies with higher price-to-value ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An Investor may not invest directly into the Index.
 
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE FUND (for the period ended October 31, 2016)

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment (includes applicable sales loads)
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. 
 
Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
October 31, 2016
 
Dear Shareholders:
 
Investment Results
The performance of the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund Investor Class, for the six months ended October 31, 2016, reflected a gain of 3.15% (without sales load) lagging the Russell 2000® Value Index(1) which was up 7.54%.
 
The markets resilience in the face of several significant uncertainties was remarkable. First, macro environment challenges and mixed domestic economic data deterred the Fed from raising rates so far this year. However, from recent FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) minutes, there seems to be a growing support for a rate hike, with several voting members anticipating an increase soon. The timing and trajectory of future rate hikes depends largely on the committees view of the labor market, and how much slack is still available there, as outlook on inflation remains cautious. The Fed is under great pressure to raise rates in December, and it could be a big surprise if they did not.
 
Second, the U.S. presidential election contributed to the uncertainty paralysis regarding capital decisions. According to the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business), the percentage of businesses who believe it is “not a good time to expand” due to political climate has been climbing, now around 35%.
 
Third, we believe that unresolved international issues such as Brexit(2) and a slowing Chinese economy have been largely ignored by the market. The collapse of the British Pound, and the ongoing fiscal stimulus implemented by the ECB (European Central Bank) are not signs that things are getting better “across the pond”. Recent weak China trade data indicated a slowdown in foreign and domestic demand, while the credit to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio is at record high(3).
 
While the market brushed off these concerns, earnings expectations have been lowered throughout the year. The largest downward revisions were in Energy and Materials, and with the exception of Technology, cyclical sectors have seen bigger estimates cuts than defensives.
 
U.S. small caps had a strong showing in the past twelve months, with the Russell 2000® Value Index topping the domestic equity market capitalization category charts. However, we believe the strong performance was driven primarily by low quality companies. Underwhelming macroeconomic data and geopolitical concerns were largely dismissed by investors and fueled the riskon trade.
 
Interestingly, the broad outperformance of low quality in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2016 was unusual as it resembled what investors would expect to see coming out of a major bear market trough. A low quality (low ROE, lossmaking, small size, low price, high valuation) outperformance throughout 2016 worked against qualityfocused active managers.
 
We believe that our underperformance during the period was mainly due to our discipline that largely excludes nonearners and momentum stocks from consideration.
 
Investment Analysis
The Emerald Small Cap Value Fund (without sales load) underperformed its benchmark for the 6month period ended October 31, 2016. At the sector level, relative outperformance was driven by stock selection within the producer durables, and a relative underweight to the benchmarks healthcare sector. Relative underperformance was experienced within the technology, financial services, and consumer discretionary sectors.
 
Negative stock selection in our technology holdings weighed on relative performance as holdings within the semiconductor and telecommunications equipment industries continued to face headwinds from slowing consumer demand for mobile and pc devices, as well as a pause in enterprise spending.
 
The Funds underperformance in the financial services sector was due to a slight lag of our bank holdings versus the benchmark, and a couple of nonfinancial services companies, which are classified under that sector, that materially underperformed due to disappointing earnings reports. However, being close to benchmarks weight in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and strong stock selection within that industry, contributed positive alpha to the fund.
 
A study by Merrill Lynch(4) shows that our small cap value peers are underweight banks by 600 basis points (bps)(5), and underweight REITs by 740 bps versus the Russell 2000 Value benchmark. In contrast, the Emerald small cap value fund is equalweighted banks and slightly overweighted REITS. Emeralds portfolio management team has worked throughout the years (and at any point in the economic cycle) to identify and invest in banks that produce above average loan growth, possess strong balance sheet, have a high return on equity, and trade at discount to peers. Historically, the Funds portfolio had a higher exposure to the financials sector than peers, it has been a differentiating factor, and contributed significant alpha to our performance since inception.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
In the past six months, we have increased the portfolios exposure to the producer durables and materials sectors as we see more tangible signs of the resurging residential and nonresidential construction market.
 
Financial services and technology are two sectors where absolute portfolio weightings decreased throughout the period. In each case, holdings that were trimmed or sold during this period had previously exceeded our predetermined price targets and, according to our sell discipline, exited the portfolio when the stock price declined by a given percentage amount from its earlier period high.
 
Market Outlook
With the presidential election behind us, we are hopeful that the removal of one major uncertainty will reignite capital spending (in both public and private sectors), and shift the focus from political campaigning to implementing growth initiatives in Washington DC in the coming year. And, while it is too early to determine which sectors will benefit most by the policies of the incoming administration, we believe that cyclical industries such as banks (steepening yield curve), engineering and construction (infrastructure spending), and technology (cash repatriation), would outperform in the coming year.
 
Quality is still very cheap and when volatility moves higher, stocks with highest ROE and earners tend to outperform(6). And, as discussed in our previous newsletter, we believe that value is making a comeback.
 
We will continue to seek attractive investment opportunities for our clients by focusing on highquality companies identified and evaluated by our fundamental research and active portfolio management.
 
Top Contributors
Top Detractors
 
Vonage Holdings Corp.
Real Industry, Inc.
 
Viad Corp
Synaptics Incorporated
 
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
Gray Television, Inc.
 
Microsemi Corporation
Opus Bank
 
EMCOR Group, Inc.
MDC Partners Inc. Class A
 
     
Sincerely,
   
     
Richard A. Giesen, Jr.
Ori Elan
 
Managing Director Value Equity Strategies
Vice President
 
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
 
 
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please visit www.emeraldmutualfunds.com to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
 
The views of Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the Fund or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
 
The Emerald Small Cap Value Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
 
The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.
 
Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
(1)
The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap value segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(2)
Brexit is an abbreviation for “British exit,” which refers to the June 23, 2016, referendum whereby British citizens voted to exit the European Union. The referendum roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades.
(3)
Stifel, Worth Noting, 13 October, 2016.
(4)
Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Active managers’ holdings update, 29 September, 2016.
(5)
Basis point is a common unit of measure fir interest rates and other percentages in finance. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1% or 0.01%(.0001).
(6)
Jefferies, Equity Strategy JEF'S SMID-Cap Perspectives—Thoughts & Observations, 06 October, 2016.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
 
(as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Vonage Holdings Corp.
3.69%
Viad Corp.
3.55%
Microsemi Corp.
3.49%
First Merchants Corp.
3.14%
Great Western Bancorp, Inc.
3.12%
ARRIS International PLC
3.09%
EMCOR Group, Inc.
3.07%
CyrusOne, Inc., REIT
3.00%
Corporate Office Properties Trust, REIT
2.92%
Mercer International, Inc.
2.88%
Top Ten Holdings
31.95%

INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
 
(as a % of Net Assets)
 
Financial Services
34.70%
Technology
17.55%
Producer Durables
14.46%
Consumer Discretionary
14.43%
Materials & Processing
7.56%
Utilities
6.04%
Energy
1.02%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
4.24%
 
*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (for the period ended October 31, 2016)(1),(2)
 
    
1 Year
 
3 Years
Since Inception(2) Expense Ratio  
Gross(3)(4)
Net(3)(4)
Class A (NAV)
0.77%
3.97%
9.65%
2.12%
1.36%
Class A (MOP)
4.04%
2.31%
8.33%
2.12%
1.36%
Russell 2000® Value Index(5)
8.81%
4.47%
10.69%
   
Class C (NAV)
0.00%
3.25%
8.90%
2.77%
2.01%
Class C (CDSC)
1.00%
3.25%
8.90%
2.77%
2.01%
Russell 2000® Value Index(5)
8.81%
4.47%
10.69%
   
Investor Class
0.80%
4.08%
9.79%
2.02%
1.26%
Russell 2000® Value Index(5)
8.81%
4.47%
10.69%
   
Institutional Class
1.01%
4.30%
10.01%
1.77%
1.01%
Russell 2000® Value Index(5)
8.81%
4.47%
10.69%
   
 
Performance quoted represents past performance, does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com.
 
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund's maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account.
 
A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase.
 
(1)
As of June 26, 2015, the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund was reorganized as a successor to the Elessar Small Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of Elessar Investment Trust. The performance shown for periods prior to June 26, 2015 reflects the performance of the Predecessor Fund's Institutional Class and Investor Class shares. The Predecessor Fund did not offer Class A or Class C shares. The performance shown for class A and C shares prior to June 30, 2015 reflect the historical performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Institutional and Investor Shares since inception on October 15, 2012, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A and C shares, respectively.
 
(2)
Commencement Dates - Class A: 06/30/2015, Class C: 06/30/2015, Class Institutional: 10/15/2012, Class Investor:10/15/2012
 
(3)
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (“Emerald” or the “Adviser”) has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses until August 31, 2017 in amounts necessary to limit the Fund’s operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets) of 1.35%, 2.00%, 1.00% and 1.25% respectively. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the agreement described above to the extent that the Fund's expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the relevant agreement. The Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the year(s) in which the fees and expense were incurred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver prior to August 31, 2017, without the approval by the Fund's Board of Trustees. Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2017 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
 
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
(4)
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report as the ratio’s per the prospectus are based on estimated future expenses as of the date of the prospectus.
 
(5)
The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap value segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
 
Important Risks
Investing in smaller companies generally will present greater investment risks, including: greater price volatility, greater sensitivity to changing economic conditions and less liquidity than the securities of larger, more mature companies.
 
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE FUND (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment (includes applicable sales loads)
 
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
The chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

October 31, 2016

Dear Shareholders:

Investment Results
The performance of the Emerald Insights Fund’s Class A shares (without sales load), for the past six months reflected a return of 3.20%, which was 1.23% greater than the Russell Midcap® Growth Index(1) benchmark return of 1.97%. Performance for the period was driven by outperformance in Healthcare, Technology, and Consumer; with underperformance in Producer Durables and Financial Services.

Investment Analysis
After a disappointing inaugural year - a period where investor sentiment was increasingly influenced by macroeconomic factors and political rhetoric which led to higher stock correlations(2) and is typically less attractive for fundamental investors, it was difficult as portfolio managers to remain steadfast in our process and not follow the crowd. It took experience and conviction to buck the trend and focus on the fundamentals as we saw them. Similarly, considering the strength of our Russell Mid Cap Growth benchmark, it took the same type of confidence in our research team and strategy to continue to position portfolios in higher growth, differentiated names, when the market was gravitating so strongly to low growth dividend payers, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and utilities. From a fundamental economic perspective, this reporting period saw less of an emphasis on macroeconomic factors that plagued the last 3-4 quarters and more of a focus on company fundamentals as investors rotated away from defensive and yield sectors into growthier groups. Overall, midcap growth stocks continued their move higher off the February lows as global growth concerns abated and the appetite for risk increased. Correlations declined, affording some tailwind to active managers vs. passive benchmarks. Risk, as a term, was less demonized during the summer months with smaller caps and higher beta areas such as Biotech leading. M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) was also a major factor during the period, as our portfolio alone had three companies acquired at substantial premiums.

The domestic economy remained lackluster, with moderate employment growth offset by weak industrial and retail sales data, as well as a declining Leading Economic Index. The U.S. Dollar witnessed continued strength vs. the Euro and especially the British Pound, potentially pressuring those companies with international currency exposure.

Market Outlook
We remain believers that stock prices are most influenced by earnings and sales growth. Given our belief that growth valuations remain attractive (although they have increased), we think growth equities can outperform value in a slow growth economic environment. The Fund portfolio is made up of names that we believe may have significantly more earnings growth over the next 3-5 years than the Russell Midcap Growth benchmark. Volatility, which has been low recently, in our view likely will increase in future quarters. To combat this expected increase, we have increased the weighted average market capitalization of the Fund’s portfolio, which now stands roughly in-line with our benchmark. Other valuation metrics, such as Price/Cash Flow, Price/Sales, Price/Earnings, and Price/Book stand in line to modestly higher than the benchmark. As valuation metrics stand roughly in-line with the benchmark and the Fund’s portfolio is projected to grow EPS (earnings per share) at a substantially greater pace, we feel comfortable with our positioning and return prospects. We have not significantly changed the portfolio positioning from a sector perspective and continue to remain overweight Information Technology, Energy, and Banks. We also remain overweight in Materials, although we have reduced some exposure based on U.S. Dollar strength and some emerging concerns regarding the industrial manufacturing and commercial construction cycles. We remain underweight Healthcare – primarily within the equipment and services subsectors while remaining overweight Biotech. We also continue to underweight yield focused sectors such as Consumer Staples, REITs and Utilities due to what appear to be excessive valuations.

While there are certainly headwinds facing stocks in the near term, Emerald’s research team continues to find innovators, consolidators and market share gainers in our mid cap growth universe. Despite all of the talk surrounding passive management being superior to active, we main confident that in the mid cap growth space, inefficiencies abound and we have the research team and processes in place to identify and exploit these market and valuation opportunities.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Contributors
Detractors
 
Cepheid
Signet Jewelers Limited
 
Veeva Systems Inc Class A
Southwest Airlines Co.
 
WhiteWave Foods Company
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc
 
Proofpoint, Inc.
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
 
Jack in the Box Inc.
Fitbit, Inc. Class A
 
     
Sincerely,
   
     
David A. Volpe, CFA
Stephen L. Amsterdam
Joseph Hovorka
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Associate Portfolio Manager
Associate Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
   
     
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust
   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please visit www.emeraldmutualfunds.com to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The views of Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the Fund or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

The Emerald Insights Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.

(1)
The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. As of June 30, 2015, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index included securities issued by companies that ranged in size between $1.8 billion and $28.1 billion. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(2)
Correlation is a statistical measure of how an index moves in relation to another index or model portfolio. A correlation ranges from -1 to 1. A correlation of 1 means the two indexes have moved in lockstep with each other. A correlation of -1 means the two indexes have moved in exactly the opposite direction.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
(as a % of Net Assets)*
 
S&P Global, Inc.
2.33%
SVB Financial Group
2.12%
Southwest Airlines Co.
2.11%
IMAX Corp.
2.11%
Wabtec Corp.
2.05%
Middleby Corp.
1.99%
Proofpoint, Inc.
1.97%
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
1.96%
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A
1.93%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
1.93%
Top Ten Holdings
20.50%

INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION
(as a % of Net Assets)
 
Consumer Discretionary
24.34%
Technology
22.34%
Financial Services
13.35%
Health Care
11.60%
Producer Durables
10.15%
Materials & Processing
6.73%
Energy
4.39%
Consumer Staples
3.09%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
4.01%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
 
    
1 Year
Since Inception1
Expense Ratio
Gross2
Net2
Class A (NAV)
-4.49%
0.00%
2.03%
1.36%
Class A (MOP)
-9.01%
-2.15%
2.03%
1.36%
Russell MidCap® Growth Index
0.40%
4.73%
   
Class C (NAV)
-5.11%
-0.71%
2.68%
2.07%
Class C (CDSC)
-6.06%
-0.71%
2.68%
2.07%
Russell MidCap® Growth Index
0.40%
4.73%
   
Investor Class
-4.50%
-0.09%
2.08%
1.41%
Russell MidCap® Growth Index
0.40%
4.73%
   
Institutional Class
-4.10%
0.27%
1.73%
1.06%
Russell MidCap® Growth Index
0.40%
4.73%
   

The performance quoted represents past performance, does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund's maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account.

A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase.

1
Inception Date – August 1, 2014.

2
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust ("Emerald" or the "Adviser") has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses until August 31, 2017 in amounts necessary to limit the Fund's operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets) of 1.35%, 2.00%, 1.05% and 1.40% respectively. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the agreement described above to the extent that the Fund's expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the relevant agreement. The Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the year(s) in which the fees and expense were incurred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver prior to August 31, 2017, without the approval by the Fund's Board of Trustees. Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.

The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. As of June 30, 2015, the Russell Midcap Growth Index included securities issued by companies that ranged in size between $1.8 billion and $28.1 billion. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.

Important Risks
Investing in smaller companies generally will present greater investment risks, including: greater price volatility, greater sensitivity to changing economic conditions and less liquidity than the securities of larger, more mature companies.
 

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Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE FUND (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment (includes applicable sales loads)
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Manager Commentary

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
October 31, 2016

Dear Shareholder:

Investment Results
The Emerald Bank & Finance Fund Class A shares (without sales load) underperformed the Russell 2000® Index(1) for the six months ended October 31, 2016, returning 3.55% vs. 6.13% for the Index. During the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Russell 2000 Financial Services TR Index(2) returned 7.92%, the SNL Small Cap U.S. Bank & Thrift Index(3) gained 8.86% versus a 4.06% gain delivered by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index(4) and a gain of 7.54% for the Russell 2000® Value Index(5).

In our last Annual Report we stated that margins benefited modestly in the first quarter of 2016 from the Federal Reserve’s (FED) decision to finally begin raising short term rates in mid‐December 2015. Prior to the rate hike in December, LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate, are benchmark rates that some of the world’s leading banks charge each other for short‐term loans), began increasing the last week of November 2015, and continued climbing leading up to, and following, the increase in short term rates. We went on to state that we believed, that further rate increases will need to occur for margins to expand further. Subsequent to our last shareholder letter short term rates have yet to move higher and asset sensitive banks, which benefit from increases in short term rates, fell out of favor. As a result, our portfolio which is over‐weighted in asset sensitive banks underperformed.

The Fund’s performance also suffered from our decision not to invest in banks with energy exposure in their loan portfolio until we felt more certain that we had seen the peak of loan defaults that resulted from lower energy prices. We obviously showed an abundance of caution, in regard to energy exposed banks, and the market did not agree with us as banks with substantial energy loans have been some of the best performing banks in the second and third calendar quarters of 2016. Our caution, while warranted, contributed to our underperformance of the SNL Small Cap U.S. Bank and Thrift Index over the last six months.

We continue to have an overweight in assets sensitive banks, which is the result of being invested in banks that focus on commercial lending. Our position in these banks are not a play on trying to time interest rate increases but instead our preference for banks that have more of a commercial loan focus as they tend to be more growth oriented.

Investment Analysis
We believe that based on median return on average assets and net charge‐offs, community banks had a stronger third quarter than they did in 2015. We believe the banks in the Fund continued to generate superior loan growth, relatively stable NIMs (Net Interest Margins), stable expenses and abnormally low credit costs in general. It is our opinion that community banks that are below $10 billion in assets continue to produce the strongest earnings power and will continue to receive a higher trading multiple as a result of that superior earnings power. S&P Global Market Intelligence(6) analyzed banks and thrifts with less than $10 billion in assets for the quarter ended Sept. 30, based on GAAP filings, and ranked them by highest and lowest return on average assets. Out of those banks, those with assets between $5 billion and $10 billion had the strongest return on average assets, at a median of 1.08%, as well as the lowest net charge‐off on average loans at 0.06%, down from 0.10% in the year‐ago period. Banks in the $1 billion to $5 billion range saw a median return on average assets of 0.90%, and median net charge‐offs on average loans of 0.05%, down year over year. Banks with less than $1 billion in assets saw an increase in return on average assets, at a median of 0.78%. Their median net charge‐offs on average loans came in at 0.02%, down from the year‐ago period. We continue to believe that these banks are the beneficiary of taking market share from the larger regional banks. Additionally, banks with assets between $5 and $10 billion tend to have enough scale to absorb much of the regulatory burden as can be seen when we look at the difference in efficiency ratios.

Many of the smallest banks saw their efficiency ratios rise in the third quarter, as they continue to feel the pinch of regulatory costs and low interest rates. S&P Global Market Intelligence analyzed banks and thrifts with less than $10 billion in assets for the quarter ended Sept. 30, based on GAAP filings. Those with less than $1 billion in assets had the highest efficiency ratios, with a median of 72.69%, up year over year from 70.98%. The midsize community banks, those with $1 billion to $5 billion in assets, also saw a lower median third‐quarter efficiency ratio year over year. However, the largest community banks, those with $5 billion to $10 billion in assets, had the best median third‐quarter efficiency ratio among community banks, down year over year at 58.23%.

Market Outlook
Prior to the recent election, we have muddled through a slow growth economic expansion that has been the longest period of expansion on record. As a result, many felt that a recession is sure to be on the horizon. We do not share in this fear as we are not seeing signs of excesses typically associated with recessions such as an overheated job market, overinvestment, unmanageable debt and asset bubbles. Indeed, the job market has been strong, but even with unemployment rates at a low 5%, wage gains have been much weaker than prior to the financial crisis of 2008. As a result, inflation has stayed persistently below the Fed’s 2% target, despite the low rates and the Fed’s bond buying efforts. We believe that
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
coupled with muted wage gains, low inflation readings suggest that for all the jobs created over the past several years, the tight job market has not put the economy at risk of overheating.
 
We believe the low inflation, low rate environment has also led the Fed to view risk as asymmetric, with raising rates too soon far more dangerous than raising them too late. The central bank started out the year indicating that it was going to put through four quarter‐point rate increases. In March, the number fell to two and later to one and along with the reduced rate expectations we believe the Fed lost some degree of credibility in regard to their timing and projections for rate increases.

Then along came the election and President Elect Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest upsets in election history and the investment expectations for banks changed significantly in our opinion. President Elect Trump has been outspoken about his criticism of the Fed’s failure to raise interest rates. Why is this criticism so important in our opinion? We believe that two twenty‐five basis points increases in the Fed rate would raise earnings estimates on average from 5% to 10% based on the asset sensitivity of the individual bank.

While on the campaign trail, President Elect Trump also expressed his desire to repeal the Dodd‐Frank Act, the post financial crisis regulatory overhaul that has subjected banks to more stringent rules and higher capital requirements. Trump’s transition team has floated a plan that would provide banks with an opportunity to free themselves from various regulations, such as stress testing, as long as they maintain capital levels equal to at least 10% of total assets and high ratings from their regulators. We believe such a provision would immediately help many small community banks that tend to be better capitalized than the large regionals and the money center banks.

We believe that with the potential of reduced regulatory expenses, lower corporate tax rates and several Fed rate hikes on the horizon, bank earnings growth rates have the potential for significant growth. As a result, we would expect that banks will trade at higher multiples as earning growth rates improve.

Our focus remains on seeking companies capable of producing above average organic growth, relatively stable net interest margins, and improving earnings power aided by lower efficiency ratios, with potential for accretive mergers & acquisitions activity, as we deploy Emerald’s 10‐Step research process to seek out companies in this market environment that is poised for the potential of higher short‐term interest rates.
 
Top Five Contributors to Return:
Top Five Detractors to Return:
Meta Financial Group, Inc.
SVB Financial Group
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Class A
National Commerce Corp. (Alabama)
PrivateBancorp, Inc.
 
BankUnited, Inc.
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
First NBC Bank Holding Co.
Signature Bank
Opus Bank
Kenneth G. Mertz II, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Portfolio Manager
 
Steven E. Russell, Esq.
Portfolio Manager
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust
 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please visit www.emeraldmutualfunds.com to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information.

The views of Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer’s current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the Fund or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Emerald Mutual Fund Advisors Trust nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
The Emerald Banking and Finance Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.

(1)
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 representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction of fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(2)
Russell 2000® Financial Services TR Index – is comprised of the smallest financial services companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(3)
SNL Small Cap Bank & Thrift Index: Includes all publicly traded (NYSE, NYSE Amex, NASDAQ, OTC BB, Pink Sheets) Banks and Thrifts in SNL’s coverage universe with $250M to $1B Total Common Market Capitalization as of most recent pricing data. Source: SNL Financial, data as of April 30, 2016.
(4)
Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for the market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(5)
The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap value segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into the Index.
(6)
S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence.
 

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Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
 
(as a % of Net Assets)*
 
   
SVB Financial Group
4.63%
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
3.95%
Home BancShares, Inc.
3.22%
Meta Financial Group, Inc.
3.01%
Signature Bank
2.93%
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
2.81%
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc.,
Class A
2.42%
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
2.36%
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
2.34%
National Commerce Corp.
2.30%
Top Ten Holdings
29.97%
 
INDUSTRY SECTOR ALLOCATION (as a % of Net Assets)
 
   
Banks: Diversified
77.92%
Banks: Savings, Thrift & Mortgage Lending
10.76%
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
2.54%
Commercial Banks
2.12%
Consumer Lending
1.80%
Insurance: Property‐Casualty
1.39%
Insurance
0.64%
Computer Services Software & Systems
0.32%
Securities Brokerage & Services
0.29%
Financial Data & Services
0.26%
Diversified Financial Services
0.26%
Real Estate Management & Development
0.05%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
1.65%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 
 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (for the period ended October 31, 2016)


    
1 Year
 
3 Year
 
5 Year
 
10 Year
Since Inception1
Expense Ratio  
Gross2
Net2
Class A (NAV)
0.06%
10.67%
17.14%
2.92%
8.39%
1.49%
1.49%
Class A (MOP)
‐4.68%
8.89%
16.01%
2.42%
8.12%
1.49%
1.49%
Russell 2000® Index
4.11%
4.12%
11.51%
5.96%
7.52%
   
Russell 2000®
             
Financial Services
             
TR Index††
8.21%
8.16%
14.60%
3.74%
8.23%
   
Class C (NAV)
‐0.58%
9.95%
16.41%
2.28%
8.46%
2.14%
2.14%
Class C (CDSC)
‐1.57%
9.95%
16.41%
2.28%
8.46%
2.14%
2.14%
Russell 2000® Index
4.11%
4.12%
11.51%
5.96%
6.66%
   
Russell 2000®
             
Financial Services
             
TR Index††
8.21%
8.16%
14.60%
3.74%
9.19%
   
Investor Class
0.00%
10.65%
17.18%
11.75%
1.54%
1.54%
Russell 2000® Index
4.11%
4.12%
11.51%
10.33%
   
Russell 2000®
             
Financial Services
             
TR Index††
8.21%
8.16%
14.60%
11.35%
   
Institutional Class
0.37%
11.01%
15.56%
1.19%
1.19%
Russell 2000® Index
4.11%
4.12%
9.44%
   
Russell 2000®
             
Financial Services
             
TR Index††
8.21%
8.16%
12.40%
   
 
The performance quoted represents past performance, does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com.

Performance shown for periods prior to March 16, 2012, reflects the performance of the Forward Banking & Finance Fund, a series of Forward Funds (as a result of a reorganization of the Forward Banking & Finance Fund into the Emerald Banking & Finance Fund).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account.

 A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase.

1
Inception Dates - Class A: 02/18/1997, Class C: 07/01/2000, Class Institutional: 03/19/2012, Class Investor: 03/16/2010
 
2
Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust ("Emerald" or the "Adviser") has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses until August 31, 2017 in amounts necessary to limit the Fund’s operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets) of 1.84%, 2.49%, 1.54% and 1.89% respectively. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the agreement described above to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the relevant agreement. The Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the year(s) in which the fees and expense were incurred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver prior to August 31, 2017, without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
 
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly into an index.

††
The Russell 2000® Financial Services TR Index is comprised of the smallest financial services companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.

Important Risks
A fund that concentrates in a particular industry will involve a greater degree of risk than a fund with a more diversified portfolio. Investing in smaller companies generally will present greater investment risks, including: greater price volatility, greater sensitivity to changing economic conditions and less liquidity than the securities of larger, more mature companies.
 

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Manager Commentary

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE FUND (for the period ended October 31, 2016)

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment (includes applicable sales loads)
 
(LINE GRAPH)

 
The chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

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Emerald Funds
Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable sales charges (loads); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b‐1) fees, shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the (six‐month) period and held for the entire period May 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016.
 
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class of the Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, 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 applicable line under the heading titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example For Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class of each Fund in the table below 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 Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table below 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 for each share class of the Fund within the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 

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Emerald Funds
Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 
Beginning
Account Value
05/01/16
Ending
Account Value
10/31/16
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expense Paid
During Period
5/01/16 - 10/31/16(b)
Emerald Growth Fund
       
Class A
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,058.20
1.10%
$5.71
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.66
1.10%
$5.60
         
Class C
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,055.50
1.75%
$9.07
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,016.38
1.75%
$8.89
         
Institutional Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,060.40
0.79%
$4.10
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,021.22
0.79%
$4.02
         
Investor Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,058.40
1.14%
$5.91
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.46
1.14%
$5.80
         
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Class A
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,031.50
1.35%
$6.91
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.40
1.35%
$6.87
         
Class C
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,027.80
2.00%
$10.22
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,015.12
2.00%
$10.16
         
Institutional Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,033.00
1.00%
$5.12
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,020.16
1.00%
$5.09
         
Investor Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,031.60
1.25%
$6.40
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.90
1.25%
$6.36
         
Emerald Insights Fund
Class A
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,032.00
1.35%
$6.91
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.40
1.35%
$6.87
         
Class C
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,029.30
2.00%
$10.23
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,015.12
2.00%
$10.16
         
Institutional Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,033.90
1.05%
$5.38
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.91
1.05%
$5.35
         
Investor Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,032.10
1.40%
$7.17
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.15
1.40%
$7.12
 

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Emerald Funds
Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Class A
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,035.50
1.47%
$7.54
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.80
1.47%
$7.48
         
Class C
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,032.30
2.12%
$10.86
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,014.52
2.12%
$10.76
         
Institutional Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,036.90
1.17%
$6.01
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.31
1.17%
$5.96
         
Investor Class
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,035.10
1.52%
$7.80
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.54
1.52%
$7.73

(a)
The Fund's expense ratios have been based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS: 97.48%
 
Consumer Discretionary: 21.58%
 
 
558,780
 
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
 
$
9,521,611
 
 
173,712
 
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a)
   
13,017,977
 
 
131,468
 
Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)
   
2,939,624
 
 
1,299,906
 
Chegg, Inc.(a)
   
8,644,375
 
 
80,951
 
Churchill Downs, Inc.
   
11,009,336
 
 
132,625
 
Chuy's Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
3,766,550
 
 
58,972
 
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.(a)
   
2,438,492
 
 
275,020
 
Fitbit, Inc., Class A(a)
   
3,646,765
 
 
223,492
 
Five Below, Inc.(a)
   
8,398,829
 
 
52,760
 
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a)
   
2,049,726
 
 
180,510
 
IMAX Corp.(a)
   
5,460,428
 
 
130,736
 
Jack in the Box, Inc.
   
12,253,885
 
 
251,320
 
Kate Spade & Co.(a)
   
4,209,610
 
 
410,040
 
Kona Grill, Inc.(a)
   
4,407,930
 
 
304,623
 
Marcus Corp.
   
8,072,510
 
 
293,353
 
MarineMax, Inc.(a)
   
5,852,392
 
 
172,848
 
Matthews International Corp., Class A
   
10,353,595
 
 
56,926
 
Meritage Homes Corp.(a)
   
1,761,860
 
 
188,149
 
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A
   
9,181,671
 
 
313,522
 
NutriSystem, Inc.
   
9,938,647
 
 
286,182
 
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
7,827,078
 
 
513,550
 
Penn National Gaming, Inc.(a)
   
6,640,202
 
 
340,589
 
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(a)
   
7,220,487
 
 
55,628
 
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.(a)
   
2,558,888
 
 
858,984
 
Sequential Brands Group, Inc.(a)
   
6,184,685
 
 
327,435
 
Steven Madden Ltd.(a)
   
10,936,329
 
 
460,803
 
Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
7,810,611
 
 
385,958
 
Tilly's, Inc., Class A(a)
   
3,581,690
 
 
219,190
 
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)
   
7,331,906
 
           
197,017,689
 
               
Energy: 1.88%
 
 
562,487
 
Callon Petroleum Co.(a)
   
7,306,706
 
 
107,610
 
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)
   
2,298,550
 
 
141,571
 
Matador Resources Co.(a)
   
3,087,664
 
 
204,082
 
Rice Energy, Inc.(a)
   
4,508,171
 
           
17,201,091
 
               
Financial Services: 13.19%
       
 
74,807
 
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
1,282,940
 
 
444,575
 
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
   
16,431,492
 
 
567,894
 
Bofl Holding, Inc.(a)
   
10,579,865
 
 
564,475
 
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
   
7,947,808
 
 
162,924
 
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
4,410,353
 
 
87,396
 
CyrusOne, Inc., REIT
   
3,898,736
 
 
181,782
 
Education Realty Trust, Inc., REIT
   
7,742,095
 
 
243,527
 
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)
   
9,083,557
 
 
122,502
 
First Choice Bank(a)
   
1,929,406
 
 
Shares
     
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Financial Services (continued)
     
 
235,810
 
Global Medical REIT, Inc.
 
$
2,299,147
 
 
148,203
 
Howard Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
2,022,971
 
 
142,835
 
LendingTree, Inc.(a)
   
11,405,375
 
 
306,432
 
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
   
4,887,590
 
 
189,520
 
MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc., REIT(a)
   
2,196,537
 
 
144,926
 
National Commerce Corp.(a)
   
4,101,406
 
 
405,180
 
Opus Bank
   
8,123,859
 
 
278,556
 
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
7,200,673
 
 
251,198
 
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., REIT, Class A
   
11,545,060
 
 
238,165
 
Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A
   
3,048,512
 
 
9,694
 
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.(a)
   
233,335
 
           
120,370,717
 
               
Health Care: 17.37%
 
 
345,958
 
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
4,753,463
 
 
225,783
 
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
3,675,747
 
 
258,633
 
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.(a)
   
4,032,088
 
 
203,577
 
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
4,936,742
 
 
689,848
 
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
4,759,951
 
 
196,562
 
Applied Genetic Technologies Corp.(a)
   
1,405,418
 
 
280,917
 
AtriCure, Inc.(a)
   
5,123,926
 
 
200,000
 
AxoGen, Inc.(a)
   
1,770,000
 
 
189,624
 
Bluebird Bio, Inc.(a)
   
9,054,546
 
 
75,003
 
Cantel Medical Corp.
   
5,342,464
 
 
519,410
 
Exelixis, Inc.(a)
   
5,500,552
 
 
516,842
 
Insmed, Inc.(a)
   
6,708,609
 
 
214,722
 
Integer Holdings Corp.(a)
   
4,734,620
 
 
37,682
 
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
4,662,771
 
 
84,687
 
Intrexon Corp.(a)
   
2,210,331
 
 
443,454
 
K2M Group Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
7,569,760
 
 
198,252
 
MacroGenics, Inc.(a)
   
4,696,590
 
 
338,454
 
NantHealth, Inc.(a)
   
4,443,901
 
 
354,849
 
NeoGenomics, Inc.(a)
   
2,860,083
 
 
143,921
 
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a)
   
6,299,422
 
 
231,212
 
Novan, Inc.(a)
   
4,855,452
 
 
44,793
 
Omnicell, Inc.(a)
   
1,461,372
 
 
27,470
 
Ophthotech Corp.(a)
   
983,975
 
 
413,878
 
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
7,524,302
 
 
119,301
 
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a)
   
2,700,975
 
 
170,345
 
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
6,684,338
 
 
129,090
 
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.(a)
   
1,512,935
 
 
304,582
 
Teladoc, Inc.(a)
   
4,949,457
 
 
157,118
 
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)
   
9,268,391
 
 
620,436
 
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(a)
   
24,103,939
 
           
158,586,120
 
               
Materials & Processing: 7.84%
 
 
392,055
 
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
   
15,976,241
 
 
93,930
 
Berry Plastics Group, Inc.(a)
   
4,109,438
 
 
292,710
 
GMS, Inc.(a)
   
6,082,514
 
 
496,973
 
Headwaters, Inc.(a)
   
8,150,357
 
 
435,435
 
Installed Building Products, Inc.(a)
   
14,391,127
 
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Materials & Processing (continued)
 
 
167,977
 
Masonite International Corp.(a)
 
$
9,557,891
 
 
247,598
 
Trex Co., Inc.(a)
   
13,323,248
 
           
71,590,816
 
               
Producer Durables: 7.20%
 
 
40,000
 
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd.(a)
   
849,200
 
 
47,752
 
Blue Bird Corp.(a)
   
704,342
 
 
117,990
 
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a)
   
9,076,971
 
 
196,763
 
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
7,494,703
 
 
138,183
 
KLX, Inc.(a)
   
4,756,259
 
 
336,190
 
Knoll, Inc.
   
7,275,152
 
 
267,780
 
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(a)
   
12,834,695
 
 
58,847
 
Team, Inc.(a)
   
1,809,545
 
 
128,365
 
Tennant Co.
   
8,080,577
 
 
77,323
 
Tetra Tech, Inc.
   
2,973,069
 
 
517,342
 
Tutor Perini Corp.(a)
   
9,855,365
 
           
65,709,878
 
               
Technology: 23.67%
 
 
308,061
 
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
8,989,220
 
 
222,080
 
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.(a)
   
4,270,598
 
 
24,280
 
Apptio, Inc., Class A(a)
   
479,044
 
 
25,000
 
Blackline, Inc.(a)
   
568,750
 
 
213,462
 
Cavium, Inc.(a)
   
12,049,930
 
 
289,476
 
ChannelAdvisor Corp.(a)
   
3,184,236
 
 
490,502
 
Ciena Corp.(a)
   
9,505,929
 
 
228,629
 
comScore, Inc.(a)
   
6,582,229
 
 
219,434
 
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.(a)
   
9,062,624
 
 
62,740
 
Ellie Mae, Inc.(a)
   
6,643,539
 
 
215,379
 
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)
   
13,863,946
 
 
129,515
 
Gigamon, Inc.(a)
   
7,162,179
 
 
456,824
 
GTT Communications, Inc.(a)
   
10,278,540
 
 
148,119
 
Guidewire Software, Inc.(a)
   
8,509,437
 
 
101,327
 
Imperva, Inc.(a)
   
3,738,966
 
 
50,834
 
Inphi Corp.(a)
   
1,885,941
 
 
75,635
 
IPG Photonics Corp.(a)
   
7,337,351
 
 
294,238
 
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
9,886,397
 
 
144,239
 
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
5,302,226
 
 
315,300
 
Mercury Systems, Inc.(a)
   
8,759,034
 
 
401,917
 
Microsemi Corp.(a)
   
16,932,763
 
 
83,938
 
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(a)
   
16,351,962
 
 
311,360
 
Model N, Inc.(a)
   
3,207,008
 
 
166,903
 
Proofpoint, Inc.(a)
   
13,081,857
 
 
82,500
 
Quantenna Communications, Inc.(a)
   
1,235,850
 
 
221,026
 
Reis, Inc.
   
4,343,161
 
 
201,533
 
Sigma Designs, Inc.(a)
   
1,471,191
 
 
74,132
 
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(a)
   
2,721,386
 
 
209,160
 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a)
   
9,284,612
 
 
321,028
 
Telenav, Inc.(a)
   
1,749,603
 
 
165,273
 
Varonis Systems, Inc.(a)
   
4,718,544
 
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Technology (continued)
     
 
230,773
 
Xactly Corp.(a)
 
$
2,976,972
 
           
216,135,025
 
               
Utilities: 4.75%
 
 
1,192,146
 
8x8, Inc.(a)
   
16,988,080
 
 
195,143
 
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
   
7,200,777
 
 
2,790,105
 
Vonage Holdings Corp.(a)
   
19,140,120
 
           
43,328,977
 
               
     
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $821,851,889)
   
889,940,313
 
               
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS: 2.04%
 
 
18,587,093
 
Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund - Institutional Class 0.278% (7-Day Yield)
   
18,587,093
 
               
     
Total Short Term Investments
(Cost $18,587,093)
   
18,587,093
 
               
Total Investments: 99.52%
(Cost $840,438,982)
   
908,527,406
 
               
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities: 0.48%
   
4,408,303
 
Net Assets: 100.00%
 
$
912,935,709
 
 
(a)
Non-income producing security.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS: 95.77%
 
Consumer Discretionary: 14.43%
 
 
3,812
 
Big Lots, Inc.
 
$
165,441
 
 
8,183
 
Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)
   
182,972
 
 
19,614
 
Carriage Services, Inc.
   
463,675
 
 
47,222
 
Gray Television, Inc.(a)
   
420,276
 
 
21,268
 
ILG, Inc.
   
348,370
 
 
14,591
 
Viad Corp.
   
605,526
 
 
42,600
 
ZAGG, Inc.(a)
   
276,900
 
           
2,463,160
 
               
Energy: 1.02%
       
 
42,366
 
Jones Energy, Inc., Class A(a)
   
173,701
 
               
Financial Services: 34.71%
       
 
68,095
 
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc., REIT
   
461,003
 
 
18,646
 
Corporate Office Properties Trust, REIT
   
497,662
 
 
11,493
 
CyrusOne, Inc., REIT
   
512,703
 
 
11,703
 
Employers Holdings, Inc.
   
366,889
 
 
192,434
 
Everi Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
386,792
 
 
18,443
 
First Financial Bancorp
   
396,525
 
 
19,036
 
First Merchants Corp.
   
535,863
 
 
16,531
 
Great Western Bancorp, Inc.
   
532,959
 
 
16,980
 
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
   
270,831
 
 
4,539
 
Meta Financial Group, Inc.
   
332,482
 
 
12,687
 
OceanFirst Financial Corp.
   
262,367
 
 
21,074
 
Provident Financial Services, Inc.
   
478,169
 
 
25,316
 
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, REIT
   
438,979
 
 
3,692
 
SVB Financial Group(a)
   
451,421
 
           
5,924,645
 
               
Materials & Processing: 7.56%
 
 
14,348
 
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a)
   
138,745
 
 
11,506
 
Koppers Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
376,822
 
 
62,195
 
Mercer International, Inc.
   
491,340
 
 
16,034
 
NN, Inc.
   
283,000
 
           
1,289,907
 
               
Producer Durables: 14.46%
       
 
7,692
 
Cubic Corp.
   
328,448
 
 
21,750
 
Ducommun, Inc.(a)
   
414,120
 
 
8,679
 
EMCOR Group, Inc.
   
524,732
 
 
12,039
 
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
458,566
 
 
6,242
 
ICF International, Inc.(a)
   
289,629
 
 
15,885
 
MasTec, Inc.(a)
   
453,517
 
           
2,469,012
 
               
Technology: 17.55%
       
 
18,988
 
ARRIS International PLC(a)
   
527,487
 
 
14,156
 
Microsemi Corp.(a)
   
596,392
 
 
24,805
 
Perficient, Inc.(a)
   
461,621
 
 
23,117
 
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.(a)
   
418,418
 
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Technology (continued)
 
 
7,894
 
Synaptics, Inc.(a)
 
$
411,435
 
 
15,141
 
Web.com Group, Inc.(a)
   
243,770
 
 
61,287
 
Xcerra Corp.(a)
   
337,691
 
           
2,996,814
 
               
Utilities: 6.04%
 
 
91,792
 
Vonage Holdings Corp.(a)
   
629,693
 
 
20,365
 
West Corp.
   
401,598
 
           
1,031,291
 
               
     
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $14,426,384)
   
16,348,530
 
               
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS: 3.64%
 
 
622,098
 
Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund - Institutional Class 0.278% (7-Day Yield)
   
622,098
 
               
     
Total Short Term Investments
(Cost $622,098)
   
622,098
 
               
Total Investments: 99.41%
(Cost $15,048,482)
   
16,970,628
 
               
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities: 0.59%
   
101,292
 
Net Assets: 100.00%
 
$
17,071,920
 

(a)
Non-income producing security.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS: 95.14%
 
Consumer Discretionary: 24.34%
 
 
1,853
 
Brunswick Corp.
 
$
80,605
 
 
5,818
 
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
   
231,556
 
 
1,710
 
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
   
95,162
 
 
1,552
 
Dollar General Corp.
   
107,228
 
 
12,216
 
Fitbit, Inc., Class A(a)
   
161,984
 
 
1,616
 
Five Below, Inc.(a)
   
60,729
 
 
3,205
 
Foot Locker, Inc.
   
213,998
 
 
4,071
 
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
   
92,005
 
 
8,253
 
IMAX Corp.(a)
   
249,653
 
 
1,612
 
Jack in the Box, Inc.
   
151,093
 
 
5,548
 
Kate Spade & Co.(a)
   
92,929
 
 
606
 
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a)
   
34,694
 
 
7,105
 
MGM Resorts International(a)
   
185,938
 
 
218
 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)
   
57,648
 
 
1,969
 
Ross Stores, Inc.
   
123,141
 
 
830
 
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
   
63,802
 
 
1,534
 
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
   
124,653
 
 
3,775
 
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
   
210,079
 
 
1,870
 
Thor Industries, Inc.
   
148,310
 
 
3,938
 
Toll Brothers, Inc.(a)
   
108,059
 
 
569
 
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(a)
   
138,460
 
 
3,001
 
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a)
   
93,331
 
 
2,105
 
Under Armour, Inc., Class C(a)
   
54,435
 
           
2,879,492
 
               
Consumer Staples: 3.09%
 
 
1,379
 
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
   
66,440
 
 
2,347
 
Hain Celestial Group, Inc.(a)
   
85,360
 
 
1,476
 
Monster Beverage Corp.(a)
   
213,046
 
           
364,846
 
               
Energy: 4.39%
 
 
1,702
 
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
   
101,167
 
 
3,195
 
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.
   
66,711
 
 
1,755
 
Diamondback Energy, Inc.(a)
   
160,214
 
 
2,690
 
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)
   
57,458
 
 
2,840
 
Rice Energy, Inc.(a)
   
62,736
 
 
2,119
 
SM Energy Co.
   
71,262
 
           
519,548
 
               
Financial Services: 12.50%
 
 
1,451
 
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)
   
192,490
 
 
1,066
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)
   
217,965
 
 
3,934
 
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
   
145,401
 
 
3,469
 
CubeSmart, REIT
   
90,437
 
 
322
 
Equinix, Inc., REIT
   
115,044
 
 
684
 
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., REIT
   
63,441
 
 
2,156
 
PacWest Bancorp
   
93,549
 
 
826
 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
34,411
 
 
2,259
 
S&P Global, Inc.
   
275,259
 
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Financial Services (continued)
     
 
2,053
 
SVB Financial Group(a)
 
$
251,020
 
           
1,479,017
 
               
Health Care: 11.60%
 
 
1,711
 
Abbott Laboratories
   
67,140
 
 
1,068
 
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a)
   
38,405
 
 
2,179
 
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
77,572
 
 
2,960
 
Bluebird Bio, Inc.(a)
   
141,340
 
 
5,281
 
Catalent, Inc.(a)
   
120,459
 
 
575
 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)
   
54,751
 
 
2,574
 
Incyte Corp. Ltd.(a)
   
223,861
 
 
4,898
 
Intrexon Corp.(a)
   
127,838
 
 
1,686
 
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
66,159
 
 
1,608
 
VCA, Inc.(a)
   
98,828
 
 
5,885
 
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(a)
   
228,632
 
 
306
 
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a)
   
34,734
 
 
754
 
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
   
57,327
 
 
332
 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
   
34,993
 
           
1,372,039
 
               
Materials & Processing: 6.73%
 
 
562
 
Acuity Brands, Inc.
   
125,646
 
 
3,321
 
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a)
   
83,424
 
 
2,660
 
Berry Plastics Group, Inc.(a)
   
116,375
 
 
4,061
 
Crown Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
220,309
 
 
2,967
 
Masco Corp.
   
91,621
 
 
1,400
 
Vulcan Materials Co.
   
158,480
 
           
795,855
 
               
Producer Durables: 10.15%
 
 
574
 
Carlisle Cos., Inc.
   
60,184
 
 
2,460
 
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a)
   
189,248
 
 
2,910
 
Korn/Ferry International
   
59,335
 
 
2,101
 
Middleby Corp.(a)
   
235,543
 
 
1,062
 
Snap-on, Inc.
   
163,654
 
 
6,241
 
Southwest Airlines Co.
   
249,952
 
 
3,142
 
Wabtec Corp.
   
242,908
 
           
1,200,824
 
               
Technology: 22.34%
 
 
3,779
 
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
   
163,139
 
 
7,045
 
ARRIS International PLC(a)
   
195,710
 
 
1,119
 
Broadcom Ltd.
   
190,543
 
 
2,931
 
Cavium, Inc.(a)
   
165,455
 
 
1,424
 
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)
   
111,812
 
 
957
 
Ellie Mae, Inc.(a)
   
101,337
 
 
1,861
 
Intuit, Inc.
   
202,365
 
 
1,687
 
NVIDIA Corp.
   
120,047
 
 
12,658
 
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)
   
147,719
 
 
1,484
 
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)
   
228,284
 
 
2,972
 
Proofpoint, Inc.(a)
   
232,945
 
 
1,911
 
SBA Communications Corp., Class A(a)
   
216,478
 
 

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Technology (continued)
     
 
2,238
 
ServiceNow, Inc.(a)
 
$
196,743
 
 
2,727
 
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
   
209,815
 
 
6,320
 
VeriFone Systems, Inc.(a)
   
97,834
 
 
22,339
 
Zynga, Inc., Class A(a)
   
62,773
 
           
2,642,999
 
               
     
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $10,707,372)
   
11,254,620
 
               
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS: 0.85%
 
Financial Services: 0.85%
 
 
2,750
 
Lazard Ltd., Class A
   
100,265
 
               
     
Total Master Limited Partnerships
(Cost $92,034)
   
100,265
 
               
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS: 5.00%
 
 
592,088
 
Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund - Institutional Class 0.278% (7-Day Yield)
   
592,088
 
               
     
Total Short Term Investments
(Cost $592,088)
   
592,088
 
               
Total Investments: 100.99%
(Cost $11,391,494)
   
11,946,973
 
               
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets: (0.99)%
   
(117,438
)
Net Assets: 100.00%
 
$
11,829,535
 

(a)
Non-income producing security.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS: 98.35%
 
Financial Services: 98.03%
 
Banks: Diversified: 77.92%
 
 
100,000
 
1st Source Corp.
 
$
3,456,000
 
 
55,280
 
Access National Corp.
   
1,302,950
 
 
27,340
 
Alerus Financial Corp.
   
453,844
 
 
53,798
 
American Business Bank(a)
   
1,566,867
 
 
80,000
 
American Riviera Bank(a)
   
958,000
 
 
171,237
 
Ameris Bancorp
   
6,215,903
 
 
314,286
 
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
   
11,616,011
 
 
171,605
 
BNC Bancorp
   
4,272,964
 
 
225,409
 
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
   
6,210,018
 
 
125,000
 
Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
2,125,000
 
 
16,094
 
Cardinal Financial Corp.
   
422,950
 
 
203,323
 
CenterState Banks, Inc.
   
3,798,074
 
 
51,319
 
Civista Bancshares, Inc.
   
756,442
 
 
30,402
 
CNB Financial Corp.
   
594,359
 
 
17,052
 
Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc.
   
345,474
 
 
167,349
 
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
   
3,070,854
 
 
922
 
Consumers Bancorp, Inc.
   
15,443
 
 
32,124
 
CU Bancorp(a)
   
754,914
 
 
190,303
 
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
5,151,502
 
 
167,748
 
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
8,244,814
 
 
228,773
 
Equity Bancshares, Inc., Class A(a)
   
5,954,961
 
 
86,853
 
Farmers National Banc Corp.
   
911,956
 
 
191,017
 
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)
   
7,124,934
 
 
188,963
 
First Bank(a)
   
1,691,219
 
 
36,040
 
First Busey Corp.
   
832,884
 
 
119,800
 
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
   
2,258,230
 
 
163,498
 
First Choice Bank(a)
   
2,575,093
 
 
20,280
 
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
   
734,136
 
 
142,037
 
First Foundation, Inc.(a)
   
3,513,995
 
 
38,966
 
First of Long Island Corp.
   
1,244,964
 
 
170,772
 
Franklin Financial Network, Inc.(a)
   
5,567,167
 
 
246,394
 
Freedom Bank of Virginia(a)
   
2,285,304
 
 
63,620
 
FVC Bankcorp, Inc.(a)
   
1,047,821
 
 
169,868
 
Gold Coast Bank(a)
   
1,810,793
 
 
21,985
 
Great Western Bancorp, Inc.
   
708,796
 
 
61,496
 
Green Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
636,484
 
 
22,506
 
Guaranty Bancorp
   
427,614
 
 
138,670
 
Heritage Commerce Corp.
   
1,504,570
 
 
440,592
 
Home BancShares, Inc.
   
9,477,134
 
 
16,003
 
HopFed Bancorp, Inc.
   
182,114
 
 
114,296
 
Howard Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
1,560,140
 
 
10,720
 
IBERIABANK Corp.
   
703,768
 
 
15,250
 
Independent Bank Corp.
   
841,038
 
 
50,000
 
Independent Bank Corporation
   
840,000
 
 
15,731
 
Independent Bank Group, Inc.
   
759,807
 
 
60,120
 
John Marshall Bank(a)
   
1,052,100
 
 
65,781
 
Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.
   
930,801
 
 
46,615
 
Lakeland Financial Corp.
   
1,717,297
 
 
220,060
 
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
   
3,509,957
 
 
44,420
 
MainSource Financial Group, Inc.
   
1,108,723
 
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Banks: Diversified (continued)
 
 
259,003
 
Malvern Bancorp, Inc.(a)
 
$
4,584,353
 
 
30
 
Mechanics Bank(a)
   
945,000
 
 
87,881
 
Mercantile Bank Corp.
   
2,418,485
 
 
45,870
 
Meridian Bancorp, Inc.
   
731,627
 
 
239,209
 
National Commerce Corp.(a)
   
6,769,615
 
 
48,060
 
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.(a)
   
1,862,806
 
 
224
 
Oak Valley Bancorp
   
2,352
 
 
87,388
 
Old Line Bancshares, Inc.
   
1,720,233
 
 
31,762
 
Opus Bank
   
636,828
 
 
60,410
 
Pacific Mercantile Bancorp(a)
   
338,296
 
 
169,325
 
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
4,377,051
 
 
151,362
 
PacWest Bancorp
   
6,567,597
 
 
75,493
 
Paragon Commercial Corp.(a)
   
2,908,745
 
 
133,412
 
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
   
6,884,059
 
 
32,250
 
PrivateBancorp, Inc.
   
1,458,990
 
 
89,430
 
Puget Sound Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
1,580,228
 
 
44,800
 
QCR Holdings, Inc.
   
1,456,000
 
 
45,042
 
Renasant Corp.
   
1,519,717
 
 
481,505
 
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc., Class A(a)
   
1,251,913
 
 
62,200
 
Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings
   
1,034,075
 
 
128,065
 
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
   
6,933,439
 
 
71,512
 
Signature Bank(a)
   
8,621,487
 
 
66,236
 
Simmons First National Corp., Class A
   
3,268,747
 
 
46,032
 
Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(a)
   
1,222,150
 
 
20,598
 
Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc.
   
270,246
 
 
129,815
 
Stonegate Bank
   
4,496,792
 
 
111,196
 
SVB Financial Group(a)
   
13,595,935
 
 
25,740
 
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a)
   
1,526,382
 
 
1,716
 
The National Capital Bank of Washington(a)
   
291,720
 
 
39,610
 
Triumph Bancorp, Inc.(a)
   
736,746
 
 
18,300
 
United Bankshares, Inc.
   
689,910
 
 
68,750
 
Unity Bancorp, Inc.
   
845,625
 
 
187,675
 
WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc.
   
4,588,654
 
 
106,242
 
West Town Bank & Trust(a)
   
2,417,006
 
 
108,804
 
Western Alliance Bancorp(a)
   
4,064,917
 
 
55,594
 
Yadkin Financial Corp.
   
1,542,178
 
           
229,006,087
 
               
Banks: Savings, Thrift & Mortgage Lending: 10.76%
 
 
225,594
 
Atlantic Coast Financial Corp.(a)
   
1,448,313
 
 
105,020
 
Bofl Holding, Inc.(a)
   
1,956,523
 
 
125,475
 
First Resource Bank(a)
   
920,986
 
 
82,750
 
Flushing Financial Corp.
   
1,772,505
 
 
103,401
 
Heritage Financial Corp.
   
1,902,578
 
 
11,680
 
Home Bancorp, Inc.
   
335,333
 
 
18,520
 
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.
   
443,184
 
 
44,970
 
LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc.
   
1,538,424
 
 
120,788
 
Meta Financial Group, Inc.
   
8,847,721
 
 
182,919
 
OceanFirst Financial Corp.
   
3,782,765
 
 
45,843
 
Sterling Bancorp
   
825,174
 
 


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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Banks: Savings, Thrift & Mortgage Lending (continued)
 
 
49,746
 
Sunshine Bancorp, Inc.(a)
 
$
718,581
 
 
30,940
 
Sussex Bancorp
   
515,151
 
 
40,000
 
Waterstone Financial, Inc.
   
678,000
 
 
169,608
 
WSFS Financial Corp.
   
5,944,760
 
           
31,629,998
 
               
Commercial Banks: 2.12%
 
 
30,814
 
County Bancorp, Inc.
   
607,036
 
 
157,712
 
Investar Holding Corp.
   
2,562,820
 
 
15,773
 
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc.
   
291,800
 
 
175,683
 
Professional Holding Corp.(a)
   
2,239,958
 
 
30,517
 
Veritex Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
538,015
 
           
6,239,629
 
               
Consumer Lending: 1.80%
 
 
66,381
 
LendingTree, Inc.(a)
   
5,300,523
 
               
Diversified Financial Services: 0.26%
 
 
25,908
 
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.
   
753,405
 
               
Financial Data & Services: 0.26%
 
 
21,920
 
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
755,144
 
               
Insurance: 0.64%
 
 
50,000
 
James River Group Holdings Ltd.
   
1,882,000
 
               
Insurance: Property-Casualty: 1.39%
 
 
25,460
 
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
436,639
 
 
40,000
 
Federated National Holdings Co.
   
716,400
 
 
31,190
 
Hilltop Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
770,393
 
 
47,570
 
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
   
1,144,058
 
 
75,340
 
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)
   
576,351
 
 
31,441
 
United Insurance Holdings Corp.
   
455,895
 
           
4,099,736
 
               
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): 2.54%
 
 
28,070
 
American Campus Communities, Inc., REIT
   
1,462,728
 
 
49,360
 
Education Realty Trust, Inc., REIT
   
2,102,242
 
 
92,800
 
Independence Realty Trust, Inc., REIT
   
773,024
 
 
260,480
 
MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc., REIT(a)
   
3,018,963
 
 
8,100
 
Whitestone REIT
   
107,730
 
           
7,464,687
 
               
Real Estate Management & Development: 0.05%
 
 
5,740
 
Marcus & Millichap, Inc.(a)
   
134,488
 
               
Securities Brokerage & Services: 0.29%
 
 
65,456
 
Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A
   
837,837
 
 
Shares
     
Value (Note 2)
 
Technology: 0.32%
 
Computer Services Software & Systems: 0.32%
 
 
95,633
 
Bankrate, Inc.(a)
 
$
745,938
 
 
5,000
 
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc., Class A(a)
   
196,750
 
           
942,688
 
     
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $233,650,009)
   
289,046,222
 
               
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS: 1.88%
 
 
5,516,629
 
Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund - Institutional Class 0.278% (7-Day Yield)
   
5,516,629
 
               
     
Total Short Term Investments
(Cost $5,516,629)
   
5,516,629
 
               
Total Investments: 100.23%
(Cost $239,166,638)
   
294,562,851
 
               
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets: (0.23)%
   
(671,082
)
Net Assets: 100.00%
 
$
293,891,769
 

(a)
Non-income producing security.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Emerald Growth
Fund
   
Emerald Small Cap
Value Fund
   
Emerald Insights
Fund
   
Emerald Banking
and Finance Fund
 
ASSETS:
                       
Investments, at value
 
$
908,527,406
   
$
16,970,628
   
$
11,946,973
   
$
294,562,851
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
10,115,316
     
263,217
     
53,018
     
1,120,539
 
Receivable for shares sold
   
9,168,755
     
91,564
     
     
545,140
 
Interest and dividends receivable
   
118,228
     
5
     
2,366
     
92,462
 
Other assets
   
53,801
     
32,807
     
29,802
     
34,140
 
Total Assets
   
927,983,506
     
17,358,221
     
12,032,159
     
296,355,132
 
LIABILITIES:
                               
Payable for investments purchased
   
4,506,034
     
157,961
     
170,514
     
1,280,250
 
Payable for shares redeemed
   
9,596,317
     
98,711
     
4,504
     
665,155
 
Investment advisory fees payable
   
491,209
     
5,103
     
435
     
232,414
 
Payable to fund accounting and administration
   
39,002
     
1,768
     
1,622
     
13,371
 
Payable for distribution and service fees
   
296,575
     
1,025
     
4,744
     
209,085
 
Payable for trustee fees and expenses
   
5,992
     
43
     
85
     
1,975
 
Payable for transfer agency fees
   
43,896
     
2,259
     
2,764
     
23,653
 
Payable for chief compliance officer fee
   
3,729
     
47
     
60
     
1,520
 
Payable for principal financial officer fee
   
619
     
4
     
10
     
253
 
Payable for professional fees
   
13,579
     
12,763
     
11,425
     
11,625
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
50,845
     
6,617
     
6,461
     
24,062
 
Total Liabilities
   
15,047,797
     
286,301
     
202,624
     
2,463,363
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
912,935,709
   
$
17,071,920
   
$
11,829,535
   
$
293,891,769
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
                               
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
909,380,377
   
$
15,945,085
   
$
12,456,001
   
$
252,570,960
 
Accumulated net investment income/(loss)
   
(4,299,811
)
   
25,785
     
(59,682
)
   
(922,498
)
Accumulated net realized loss
   
(60,233,281
)
   
(821,096
)
   
(1,122,263
)
   
(13,152,906
)
Net unrealized appreciation
   
68,088,424
     
1,922,146
     
555,479
     
55,396,213
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
912,935,709
   
$
17,071,920
   
$
11,829,535
   
$
293,891,769
 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
840,438,982
   
$
15,048,482
   
$
11,391,494
   
$
239,166,638
 
PRICING OF SHARES
                               
Class A: (a)
                               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
18.54
   
$
13.41
   
$
10.00
   
$
32.38
 
Net Assets
 
$
284,505,406
   
$
451,282
   
$
10,308,035
   
$
97,610,207
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
15,341,539
     
33,663
     
1,030,373
     
3,014,954
 
Maximum offering price per share (NAV/.9525, based on maximum sales charge of 4.75% of the offering price)
 
$
19.47
   
$
14.07
   
$
10.50
   
$
33.99
 
Class C: (a)
                               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
15.98
   
$
13.30
   
$
9.84
   
$
29.11
 
Net Assets
 
$
36,892,579
   
$
619,686
   
$
98,364
   
$
52,535,597
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
2,308,602
     
46,580
     
9,993
     
1,804,904
 
Institutional Class:
                               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
19.13
   
$
13.45
   
$
10.06
   
$
32.86
 
Net Assets
 
$
486,536,387
   
$
14,506,210
   
$
1,327,622
   
$
63,758,195
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
25,427,628
     
1,078,401
     
131,988
     
1,940,224
 
Investor Class:
                               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
18.48
   
$
13.39
   
$
9.98
   
$
31.00
 
Net Assets
 
$
105,001,337
   
$
1,494,742
   
$
95,514
   
$
79,987,770
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
5,681,748
     
111,622
     
9,573
     
2,580,146
 

(a)
Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Funds' Prospectus.

See Notes to Financial Statements
  

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Statements of Operations

For the Six Months or Period Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Emerald Growth
Fund
   
Emerald Small Cap
Value Fund
   
Emerald Insights
Fund
   
Emerald Banking
and Finance Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
                       
Dividends
   
2,318,836
     
127,026
     
45,557
     
1,637,011
 
Foreign taxes withheld
   
     
(2,945
)
   
(58
)
   
 
Total Investment Income
   
2,318,836
     
124,081
     
45,499
     
1,637,011
 
                                 
EXPENSES:
                               
Investment advisory fee (Note 6)
   
2,911,529
     
64,818
     
48,377
     
1,371,739
 
Administration fee
   
217,950
     
4,777
     
5,054
     
69,144
 
Custodian fee
   
43,412
     
2,528
     
2,528
     
17,564
 
Professional fees
   
21,732
     
8,741
     
9,073
     
15,111
 
Transfer agent fee
   
162,438
     
14,627
     
16,705
     
83,005
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
13,514
     
216
     
189
     
4,416
 
Registration/filing fees
   
98,679
     
23,651
     
21,158
     
47,761
 
Reports to shareholder and printing fees
   
46,662
     
1,688
     
961
     
17,275
 
Distribution and service fees
                               
Class A
   
563,253
     
686
     
19,649
     
181,074
 
Class C
   
210,153
     
3,085
     
513
     
261,772
 
Institutional Class
   
120,494
     
     
370
     
15,406
 
Investor Class
   
224,151
     
2,240
     
182
     
152,360
 
Chief compliance officer fee
   
22,448
     
385
     
314
     
7,209
 
Principal financial officer fee
   
3,739
     
60
     
53
     
1,201
 
Other
   
21,237
     
3,571
     
3,818
     
9,260
 
Total expenses before waiver
   
4,681,391
     
131,073
     
128,944
     
2,254,297
 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 6)
   
     
(38,626
)
   
(43,662
)
   
 
Total Net Expenses
   
4,681,391
     
92,447
     
85,282
     
2,254,297
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS):
   
(2,362,555
)
   
31,634
     
(39,783
)
   
(617,286
)
                                 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS)
                               
Net realized loss
   
(13,673,679
)
   
(29,532
)
   
(731
)
   
(402,918
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
70,722,063
     
544,010
     
494,650
     
10,182,643
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
   
57,048,384
     
514,478
     
493,919
     
9,779,725
 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
54,685,829
   
$
546,112
   
$
454,136
   
$
9,162,439
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment loss
 
$
(2,362,555
)
 
$
(5,189,508
)
Net realized loss
   
(13,673,679
)
   
(45,883,891
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
70,722,063
     
(70,373,366
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
54,685,829
     
(121,446,765
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3):
               
From net realized gains
               
Class A
   
     
(8,925,260
)
Class C
   
     
(1,239,080
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(9,080,768
)
Investor Class
   
     
(3,291,011
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(22,536,119
)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
               
Class A
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
26,317,301
     
381,182,773
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
8,212,776
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(85,708,646
)
   
(133,632,331
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(59,391,345
)
   
255,763,218
 
Class C
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
357,636
     
38,113,416
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
1,010,353
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(7,999,419
)
   
(4,668,547
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(7,641,783
)
   
34,455,222
 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
78,718,692
     
461,582,646
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
8,228,820
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(70,944,550
)
   
(133,394,758
)
Net increase from share transactions
   
7,774,142
     
336,416,708
 
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
16,633,329
     
171,962,946
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
2,169,384
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(30,518,124
)
   
(62,270,391
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(13,884,795
)
   
111,861,939
 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
 
$
(18,457,952
)
 
$
594,514,203
 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
931,393,661
     
336,879,458
 
End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $(4,299,811) and $(1,937,256))
 
$
912,935,709
   
$
931,393,661
 
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
Other Information:
           
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
           
Class A
           
Sold
   
1,415,759
     
19,174,156
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
443,454
 
Redeemed
   
(4,549,811
)
   
(7,327,683
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(3,134,052
)
   
12,289,927
 
Class C
               
Sold
   
22,150
     
2,128,222
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
62,950
 
Redeemed
   
(492,051
)
   
(295,110
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(469,901
)
   
1,896,062
 
Institutional Class
               
Sold
   
4,063,444
     
23,158,775
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
431,732
 
Redeemed
   
(3,750,736
)
   
(6,952,343
)
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
312,708
     
16,638,164
 
Investor Class
               
Sold
   
892,478
     
8,581,157
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
117,518
 
Redeemed
   
(1,655,865
)
   
(3,431,264
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(763,387
)
   
5,267,411
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
October 1,
2015 to
April 30, 2016(a)
   
Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 
OPERATIONS:
                 
Net investment income/(loss)
 
$
31,634
   
$
(9,086
)
 
$
81,815
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
(29,532
)
   
205,540
     
(997,104
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
544,010
     
243,735
     
1,168,742
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
546,112
     
440,189
     
253,453
 
                         
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3):
                       
From net investment income
                       
Class A
   
     
(55
)
   
 
Class C
   
     
(31
)
   
 
Institutional Class
   
     
(78,137
)
   
(76,689
)
Investor Class
   
     
(3,585
)
   
(1,619
)
From net realized gains
                       
Class A
   
     
     
(405
)
Class C
   
     
     
(405
)
Institutional Class
   
     
     
(505,155
)
Investor Class
   
     
     
(11,254
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(81,807
)
   
(595,527
)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
                       
Class A (b)
                       
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
115,814
     
327,544
     
15,000
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
55
     
405
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(13,298
)
   
     
 
Net increase from share transactions
   
102,516
     
327,599
     
15,405
 
Class C (c)
                       
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
40,000
     
554,859
     
15,000
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
31
     
405
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(2,874
)
   
     
 
Net increase from share transactions
   
37,126
     
554,891
     
15,405
 
Institutional Class
                       
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
511,904
     
631,324
     
3,861,703
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
64,940
     
483,048
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(153,555
)
   
(3,833,338
)
   
(11,838,177
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
358,349
     
(3,137,074
)
   
(7,493,426
)
Investor Class
                       
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
156,862
     
1,660,183
     
83,181
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
3,585
     
12,813
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(672,054
)
   
(158,757
)
   
(173,977
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(515,192
)
   
1,505,011
     
(77,983
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
 
$
528,911
   
$
(391,193
)
 
$
(7,882,673
)
NET ASSETS:
                       
Beginning of period
   
16,543,009
     
16,934,202
     
24,816,875
 
End of period (including accumulated net investment income/(loss) of $25,785, $(5,849) and $81,801)
 
$
17,071,920
   
$
16,543,009
   
$
16,934,202
 
  

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
October 1,
2015 to
April 30, 2016(a)
   
Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 
Other Information:
                 
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
                 
Class A (b)
                 
Sold
   
8,523
     
25,051
     
1,063
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
4
     
30
 
Redeemed
   
(1,009
)
   
     
 
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
7,514
     
25,055
     
1,093
 
Class C (c)
                       
Sold
   
3,068
     
42,635
     
1,063
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
2
     
30
 
Redeemed
   
(218
)
   
     
 
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
2,850
     
42,637
     
1,093
 
Institutional Class
                       
Sold
   
38,504
     
49,075
     
289,259
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
5,138
     
36,038
 
Redeemed
   
(11,480
)
   
(301,180
)
   
(934,159
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
27,024
     
(246,967
)
   
(608,862
)
Investor Class
                       
Sold
   
11,855
     
132,087
     
6,169
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
284
     
959
 
Redeemed
   
(50,144
)
   
(13,942
)
   
(12,883
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(38,289
)
   
118,429
     
(5,755
)

(a)
Effective March 3, 2015 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from September 30 to April 30.
(b)
Class A commenced operations on June 30, 2015.
(c)
Class C commenced operations on June 30, 2015. 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment loss
 
$
(39,783
)
 
$
(60,421
)
Net realized loss
   
(731
)
   
(991,477
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments
   
494,650
     
(608,622
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
454,136
     
(1,660,520
)
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
               
Class A
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
288,944
     
7,019,638
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(1,767,739
)
   
(644,531
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(1,478,795
)
   
6,375,107
 
Class C
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
     
90,586
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(5,340
)
   
(7,964
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(5,340
)
   
82,622
 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
47,178
     
1,476,544
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(497,652
)
   
(108,493
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(450,474
)
   
1,368,051
 
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
11,500
     
980,954
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(4,700
)
   
(1,089,191
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
6,800
     
(108,237
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
 
$
(1,473,673
)
 
$
6,057,023
 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
13,303,208
     
7,246,185
 
End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $(59,682) and $(19,899))
 
$
11,829,535
   
$
13,303,208
 
Other Information:
               
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Class A
               
Sold
   
28,605
     
648,075
 
Redeemed
   
(173,698
)
   
(63,986
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(145,093
)
   
584,089
 
Class C
               
Sold
   
     
8,833
 
Redeemed
   
(520
)
   
(777
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(520
)
   
8,056
 
Institutional Class
               
Sold
   
4,829
     
163,820
 
Redeemed
   
(50,555
)
   
(11,482
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(45,726
)
   
152,338
 
Investor Class
               
Sold
   
1,157
     
89,665
 
Redeemed
   
(484
)
   
(121,592
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
673
     
(31,927
)
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment loss
 
$
(617,286
)
 
$
(703,999
)
Net realized loss
   
(402,918
)
   
(9,446,349
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
10,182,643
     
9,022,785
 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
9,162,439
     
(1,127,563
)
                 
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
               
Class A
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
9,178,006
     
139,134,278
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(25,493,074
)
   
(75,700,736
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(16,315,068
)
   
63,433,542
 
Class C
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
3,905,230
     
23,271,396
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(5,310,223
)
   
(4,636,338
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(1,404,993
)
   
18,635,058
 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
8,816,571
     
56,443,883
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(8,713,645
)
   
(19,778,965
)
Net increase from share transactions
   
102,926
     
36,664,918
 
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
   
21,510,060
     
112,489,510
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(24,188,679
)
   
(56,677,531
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(2,678,619
)
   
55,811,979
 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
 
$
(11,133,315
)
 
$
173,417,934
 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
305,025,084
     
131,607,150
 
End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $(922,498) and $(305,212))
 
$
293,891,769
   
$
305,025,084
 
                 
Other Information:
               
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Class A
               
Sold
   
293,053
     
4,379,264
 
Redeemed
   
(815,512
)
   
(2,525,433
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(522,459
)
   
1,853,831
 
Class C
               
Sold
   
135,696
     
809,825
 
Redeemed
   
(187,590
)
   
(169,473
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(51,894
)
   
640,352
 
Institutional Class
               
Sold
   
275,917
     
1,770,911
 
Redeemed
   
(281,398
)
   
(639,328
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(5,481
)
   
1,131,583
 
Investor Class
               
Sold
   
706,589
     
3,679,872
 
Redeemed
   
(811,315
)
   
(1,987,638
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(104,726
)
   
1,692,234
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
CLASS A
 
 
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
17.52
   
$
20.02
   
$
18.11
   
$
15.60
   
$
16.20
   
$
13.37
   
$
13.57
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Net investment loss(c)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.18
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.05
)
   
(0.14
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
1.08
     
(1.88
)
   
3.43
     
4.33
     
1.40
     
2.88
     
(0.06
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
1.02
     
(2.03
)
   
3.25
     
4.12
     
1.25
     
2.83
     
(0.20
)
                                                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                                       
From capital gains
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.02
     
(2.50
)
   
1.91
     
2.51
     
(0.60
)
   
2.83
     
(0.20
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
18.54
   
$
17.52
   
$
20.02
   
$
18.11
   
$
15.60
   
$
16.20
   
$
13.37
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN(d)
   
5.82
%(e)
   
(10.28
)%
   
18.38
%
   
26.01
%
   
9.14
%
   
21.17
%(e)
   
(1.47
)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
284,505
   
$
323,603
   
$
123,828
   
$
77,900
   
$
46,605
   
$
41,991
   
$
37,008
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.61
)%(f)
   
(0.81
)%
   
(0.93
)%
   
(1.12
)%
   
(1.01
)%
   
(1.02
)%(f)
   
(1.03
)%
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.10
%(f)
   
1.17
%
   
1.29
%
   
1.31
%
   
1.38
%
   
1.36
%(f)
   
1.36
%
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.10
%(f)
   
1.17
%
   
1.29
%
   
1.29
%
   
1.29
%
   
1.29
%(f)
   
1.29
%
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
30
%(e)
   
45
%
   
68
%
   
70
%
   
78
%
   
28
%(e)
   
75
%
 
(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Growth Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Growth Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(d)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(e)
Not Annualized.
(f)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
CLASS C
 
 
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
15.14
   
$
17.48
   
$
16.07
   
$
14.07
   
$
14.89
   
$
12.31
   
$
12.58
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Net investment loss(c)
   
(0.10
)
   
(0.24
)
   
(0.27
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.23
)
   
(0.08
)
   
(0.22
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.94
     
(1.63
)
   
3.02
     
3.91
     
1.26
     
2.66
     
(0.05
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.84
     
(1.87
)
   
2.75
     
3.61
     
1.03
     
2.58
     
(0.27
)
                                                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                                       
From capital gains
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.84
     
(2.34
)
   
1.41
     
2.00
     
(0.82
)
   
2.58
     
(0.27
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
15.98
   
$
15.14
   
$
17.48
   
$
16.07
   
$
14.07
   
$
14.89
   
$
12.31
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN(d)
   
5.55
%(e)
   
(10.87
)%
   
17.58
%
   
25.19
%
   
8.43
%
   
20.96
%(e)
   
(2.15
)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
36,893
   
$
42,075
   
$
15,427
   
$
11,645
   
$
4,946
   
$
3,026
   
$
2,743
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment loss
   
(1.26
)%(f)
   
(1.46
)%
   
(1.58
)%
   
(1.77
)%
   
(1.65
)%
   
(1.67
)%(f)
   
(1.68
)%
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.75
%(f)
   
1.81
%
   
1.94
%
   
1.96
%
   
2.03
%
   
2.01
%(f)
   
2.01
%
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.75
%(f)
   
1.81
%
   
1.94
%
   
1.94
%
   
1.94
%
   
1.94
%(f)
   
1.94
%
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
30
%(e)
   
45
%
   
68
%
   
70
%
   
78
%
   
28
%(e)
   
75
%

(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Growth Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Growth Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(d)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(e)
Not Annualized.
(f)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 
  INSTITUTIONAL CLASS  
 
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
18.04
   
$
20.54
   
$
18.49
   
$
15.86
   
$
16.39
   
$
13.51
   
$
13.67
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Net investment loss(c)
   
(0.03
)
   
(0.10
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.10
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
1.12
     
(1.93
)
   
3.51
     
4.40
     
1.43
     
2.92
     
(0.06
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
1.09
     
(2.03
)
   
3.39
     
4.24
     
1.32
     
2.88
     
(0.16
)
                                                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                                       
From capital gains
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.09
     
(2.50
)
   
2.05
     
2.63
     
(0.53
)
   
2.88
     
(0.16
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
19.13
   
$
18.04
   
$
20.54
   
$
18.49
   
$
15.86
   
$
16.39
   
$
13.51
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
6.04
%(d)
   
(9.97
)%
   
18.77
%
   
26.35
%
   
9.47
%
   
21.32
%(d)
   
(1.17
)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
486,536
   
$
453,190
   
$
174,107
   
$
134,440
   
$
86,238
   
$
83,149
   
$
64,930
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.31
)%(e)
   
(0.51
)%
   
(0.63
)%
   
(0.82
)%
   
(0.71
)%
   
(0.72
)%(e)
   
(0.72
)%
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
0.79
%(e)
   
0.87
%
   
0.99
%
   
1.00
%
   
1.08
%
   
1.06
%(e)
   
1.06
%
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
0.79
%(e)
   
0.87
%
   
0.99
%
   
0.99
%
   
0.99
%
   
0.99
%(e)
   
0.99
%
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
30
%(d)
   
45
%
   
68
%
   
70
%
   
78
%
   
28
%(d)
   
75
%

(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Growth Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Growth Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(d)
Not Annualized.
(e)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Growth Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
INVESTOR CLASS
 
 
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Period Ended December 31, 2011(c)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
17.46
   
$
19.97
   
$
18.06
   
$
15.57
   
$
16.18
   
$
13.35
   
$
15.74
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                                       
Net investment loss(d)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.17
)
   
(0.23
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.05
)
   
(0.09
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
1.08
     
(1.88
)
   
3.42
     
4.33
     
1.40
     
2.88
     
(2.30
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
1.02
     
(2.04
)
   
3.25
     
4.10
     
1.24
     
2.83
     
(2.39
)
                                                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                                       
From capital gains
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.47
)
   
(1.34
)
   
(1.61
)
   
(1.85
)
   
     
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.02
     
(2.51
)
   
1.91
     
2.49
     
(0.61
)
   
2.83
     
(2.39
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
18.48
   
$
17.46
   
$
19.97
   
$
18.06
   
$
15.57
   
$
16.18
   
$
13.35
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
5.84
%(e)
   
(10.36
)%
   
18.44
%
   
25.93
%
   
9.08
%
   
21.20
%(e)
   
(15.18
)%(e)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
105,001
   
$
112,526
   
$
23,517
   
$
15,870
   
$
1,842
   
$
1,085
   
$
879
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.66
)%(f)
   
(0.84
)%
   
(0.91
)%
   
(1.18
)%
   
(1.05
)%
   
(1.07
)%(f)
   
(1.00
)%(f)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.14
%(f)
   
1.19
%
   
1.27
%
   
1.34
%
   
1.43
%
   
1.41
%(f)
   
1.43
%(f)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.14
%(f)
   
1.19
%
   
1.27
%
   
1.34
%
   
1.34
%
   
1.34
%(f)
   
1.34
%(f)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
30
%(e)
   
45
%
   
68
%
   
70
%
   
78
%
   
28
%(e)
   
75
%(g)
 
(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Growth Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Growth Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
The Fund began offering Investor Class shares on May 2, 2011.
(d)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(e)
Not Annualized.
(f)
Annualized.
(g)
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level and represents the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
CLASS A
 
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
October 1,
2015 to
April 30, 2016(a)
   
Period Ended September 30, 2015(b)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
13.00
   
$
12.70
   
$
14.12
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment income/(loss)(c)
   
0.00
(d) 
   
(0.09
)
   
(0.01
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.41
     
0.44
     
(1.03
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.41
     
0.35
     
(1.04
)
                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                       
From investment income
   
     
(0.05
)
   
 
From capital gains
   
     
     
(0.38
)
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.05
)
   
(0.38
)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.41
     
0.30
     
(1.42
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
13.41
   
$
13.00
   
$
12.70
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.15
%(e)
   
2.77
%(e)
   
(7.49
)%(e)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
451
   
$
340
   
$
14
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                       
Net Investment income/(loss)
   
0.06
%(f)
   
(1.13
)%(f)
   
(0.24
)%(f)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.79
%(f)
   
2.69
%(f)
   
2.16
%(f)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.35
%(f)
   
1.35
%(f)
   
1.35
%(f)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
26
%(e)
   
31
%(e)
   
69
%(e)(g)

(a)
Effective March 3, 2015 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from September 30 to April 30.
(b)
Class A commenced operations on June 30, 2015.
(c)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(d)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(e)
Not Annualized.
(f)
Annualized.
(g)
Portfolio turnover rate is calculated at the Fund level and represents the year ended September 30, 2015.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
CLASS C
 
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
October 1,
2015 to
April 30, 2016(a)
   
Period Ended September 30, 2015(b)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
12.94
   
$
12.68
   
$
14.12
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss(c)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.03
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.40
     
0.43
     
(1.03
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.36
     
0.29
     
(1.06
)
                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                       
From investment income
   
     
(0.03
)
   
 
From capital gains
   
     
     
(0.38
)
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.03
)
   
(0.38
)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.36
     
0.26
     
(1.44
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
13.30
   
$
12.94
   
$
12.68
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
2.78
%(d)
   
2.28
%(d)
   
(7.63
)%(d)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
620
   
$
566
   
$
14
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.57
)%(e)
   
(2.06
)%(e)
   
(0.89
)%(e)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
2.45
%(e)
   
3.37
%(e)
   
2.81
%(e)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
2.00
%(e)
   
2.00
%(e)
   
2.00
%(e)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
26
%(d)
   
31
%(d)
   
69
%(d)(f)

(a)
Effective March 3, 2015 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from September 30 to April 30.
(b)
Class C commenced operations on June 30, 2015.
(c)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(d)
Not Annualized.
(e)
Annualized.
(f)
Portfolio turnover rate is calculated at the Fund level and represents the year ended September 30, 2015.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
 
 
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the Period October 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016(a)
   
Year Ended September 30, 2015(b)
   
Year Ended September 30, 2014
   
Period Ended September 30, 2013(c)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
13.02
   
$
12.71
   
$
12.76
   
$
12.56
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
                                       
Net investment income/(loss)(d)
   
0.03
     
(0.01
)
   
0.06
     
0.09
     
0.05
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.40
     
0.38
     
0.33
     
0.76
     
2.54
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.43
     
0.37
     
0.39
     
0.85
     
2.59
 
                                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                       
From investment income
   
     
(0.06
)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.03
)
From capital gains
   
     
     
(0.38
)
   
(0.64
)
   
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.06
)
   
(0.44
)
   
(0.65
)
   
(0.03
)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.43
     
0.31
     
(0.05
)
   
0.20
     
2.56
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
13.45
   
$
13.02
   
$
12.71
   
$
12.76
   
$
12.56
 
                                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.30
%(e)
   
2.94
%(e)
   
2.93
%
   
6.64
%
   
25.99
%(e)
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
14,506
   
$
13,691
   
$
16,507
   
$
24,343
   
$
8,442
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                       
Net Investment income/(loss)
   
0.43
%(f)
   
(0.07
)%(f)
   
0.45
%
   
0.65
%
   
0.48
%(f)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.45
%(f)
   
1.75
%(f)
   
1.43
%
   
1.29
%
   
1.95
%(f)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.00
%(f)
   
1.00
%(f)
   
1.00
%
   
1.00
%
   
1.00
%(f)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
26
%(e)
   
31
%(e)
   
69
%
   
49
%
   
67
%(e)

(a)
Effective March 3, 2015 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from September 30 to April 30.
(b)
Prior to its June 26, 2015 reorganization with and into the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund, the Fund was known as the Elessar Small Cap Value Fund.
(c)
For the period October 15, 2012 (commencement of investment operations) through September 30, 2013.
(d)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(e)
Not Annualized.
(f)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
INVESTOR CLASS
 
 
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the Period October 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016(a)
   
Year Ended September 30, 2015(b)
   
Year Ended September 30, 2014
   
Period Ended September 30, 2013(c)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
12.98
   
$
12.68
   
$
12.73
   
$
12.54
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
                                       
Net investment income/(loss)(d)
   
0.01
     
(0.02
)
   
0.03
     
0.07
     
0.02
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.40
     
0.37
     
0.35
     
0.76
     
2.54
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.41
     
0.35
     
0.38
     
0.83
     
2.56
 
                                         
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
                                       
From investment income
   
     
(0.05
)
   
(0.05
)
   
     
(0.02
)
From capital gains
   
     
     
(0.38
)
   
(0.64
)
   
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.05
)
   
(0.43
)
   
(0.64
)
   
(0.02
)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.41
     
0.30
     
(0.05
)
   
0.19
     
2.54
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
13.39
   
$
12.98
   
$
12.68
   
$
12.73
   
$
12.54
 
                                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.16
%(e)
   
2.80
%(e)
   
2.82
%
   
6.46
%
   
25.69
%(e)
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
1,495
   
$
1,946
   
$
399
   
$
474
   
$
271
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                       
Net Investment income/(loss)
   
0.22
%(f)
   
(0.25
)%(f)
   
0.22
%
   
0.52
%
   
0.16
%(f)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.70
%(f)
   
2.14
%(f)
   
1.67
%
   
1.56
%
   
2.49
%(f)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.25
%(f)
   
1.25
%(f)
   
1.25
%
   
1.25
%
   
1.25
%(f)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
26
%(e)
   
31
%(e)
   
69
%
   
49
%
   
67
%(e)

(a)
Effective March 3, 2015 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from September 30 to April 30.
(b)
Prior to its June 26, 2015 reorganization with and into the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund, the Fund was known as the Elessar Small Cap Value Fund.
(c)
For the period October 15, 2012 (commencement of investment operations) through September 30, 2013.
(d)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(e)
Not Annualized.
(f)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the period presented

   
CLASS A
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Period
August 1, 2014 (Inception) to
April 30, 2015
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
9.69
   
$
10.98
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss(a)
   
(0.03
)
   
(0.05
)
   
(0.05
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.34
     
(1.24
)
   
1.03
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.31
     
(1.29
)
   
0.98
 
                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.31
     
(1.29
)
   
0.98
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.00
   
$
9.69
   
$
10.98
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN(b)
   
3.20
%(c)
   
(11.75
%)
   
9.80
%(c)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
10,308
   
$
11,388
   
$
6,493
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.65%
)(d)
   
(0.54
%)
   
(0.66%
)(d)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
2.03
%(d)
   
2.01
%
   
2.57
%(d)(e)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.35
%(d)
   
1.35
%
   
1.35
%(d)(e)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
40
%(c)
   
99
%
   
88
%(c)
 
(a)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios before reductions for startup costs may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the period presented

   
CLASS C
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Period
August 1, 2014 (Inception) to
April 30, 2015
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
9.56
   
$
10.92
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss(a)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.10
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.34
     
(1.25
)
   
1.02
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.28
     
(1.36
)
   
0.92
 
                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.28
     
(1.36
)
   
0.92
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
9.84
   
$
9.56
   
$
10.92
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN(b)
   
2.93
%(c)
   
(12.45
%)
   
9.20
%(c)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
98
   
$
101
   
$
27
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                       
Net Investment loss
   
(1.30
%)(d)
   
(1.17
%)
   
(1.34
%)(d)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
2.68
%(d)
   
2.70
%
   
7.25
%(d)(e)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
2.00
%(d)
   
2.00
%
   
2.00
%(d)(e)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
40
%(c)
   
99
%
   
88
%(c)

(a)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios before reductions for startup costs may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the period presented

   
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Period
August 1, 2014 (Inception) to
April 30, 2015
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
9.73
   
$
10.99
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss(a)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.00
)(b)
   
(0.03
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.35
     
(1.26
)
   
1.02
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.33
     
(1.26
)
   
0.99
 
                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.33
     
(1.26
)
   
0.99
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.06
   
$
9.73
   
$
10.99
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.39
%(c)
   
(11.46
%)
   
9.90
%(c)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
1,328
   
$
1,729
   
$
279
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.34
%)(d)
   
(0.05
%)
   
(0.34
%)(d)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.73
%(d)
   
1.90
%
   
4.66
%(d)(e)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.05
%(d)
   
1.05
%
   
1.05
%(d)(e)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
40
%(c)
   
99
%
   
88
%(c)

(a)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios before reductions for startup costs may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Insights Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the period presented

   
INVESTOR CLASS
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Period
August 1, 2014 (Inception) to
April 30, 2015
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
9.67
   
$
10.96
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                       
Net investment loss(a)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.08
)
   
(0.05
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.35
     
(1.21
)
   
1.01
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.31
     
(1.29
)
   
0.96
 
                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.31
     
(1.29
)
   
0.96
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
9.98
   
$
9.67
   
$
10.96
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.21
%(b)
   
(11.77
%)
   
9.60
%(b)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
96
   
$
86
   
$
448
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.70
%)(c)
   
(0.72
%)
   
(0.67
%)(c)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
2.08
%(c)
   
1.91
%
   
2.96
%(c)(d)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.40
%(c)
   
1.40
%
   
1.40
%(c)(d)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
40
%(b)
   
99
%
   
88
%(b)
 
(a)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(b)
Not Annualized.
(c)
Annualized.
(d)
Expense ratios before reductions for startup costs may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
CLASS A
 
   
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
31.27
   
$
28.85
   
$
26.11
   
$
20.08
   
$
16.96
   
$
15.16
   
$
15.89
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:(c)
                                                       
Net investment loss(d)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.03
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
1.17
     
2.48
     
2.90
     
6.16
     
3.13
     
1.81
     
(0.70
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
1.11
     
2.42
     
2.74
     
6.03
     
3.12
     
1.80
     
(0.73
)
                                                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.11
     
2.42
     
2.74
     
6.03
     
3.12
     
1.80
     
(0.73
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
32.38
   
$
31.27
   
$
28.85
   
$
26.11
   
$
20.08
   
$
16.96
   
$
15.16
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN(e)
   
3.55
%(f)
   
8.39
%
   
10.49
%
   
30.03
%
   
18.40
%
   
11.87
%(f)
   
(4.59
)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
97,610
   
$
110,601
   
$
48,575
   
$
48,622
   
$
25,496
   
$
21,363
   
$
20,412
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment loss
   
(0.35
)%(g)
   
(0.21
)%
   
(0.58
)%
   
(0.53
)%
   
(0.06
)%
   
(0.24
)%(g)
   
(0.22
)%
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.47
%(g)
   
1.48
%
   
1.60
%
   
1.72
%
   
1.88
%
   
1.96
%(g)
   
1.90
%
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.47
%(g)
   
1.48
%
   
1.60
%
   
1.72
%
   
1.84
%
   
1.85
%(g)
   
n/a
 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(f)
   
30
%
   
33
%
   
34
%
   
53
%
   
9
%(f)
   
27
%

(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Banking and Finance Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Banking and Finance Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.
(d)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(e)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(f)
Not Annualized.
(g)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
CLASS C
 
   
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
28.20
   
$
26.19
   
$
23.86
   
$
18.46
   
$
15.70
   
$
14.06
   
$
14.82
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:(c)
                                                 
Net investment loss(d)
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.24
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.26
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.11
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
1.05
     
2.25
     
2.63
     
5.66
     
2.87
     
1.68
     
(0.65
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.91
     
2.01
     
2.33
     
5.40
     
2.76
     
1.64
     
(0.76
)
                                                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.91
     
2.01
     
2.33
     
5.40
     
2.76
     
1.64
     
(0.76
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
29.11
   
$
28.20
   
$
26.19
   
$
23.86
   
$
18.46
   
$
15.70
   
$
14.06
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN(e)
   
3.23
%(f)
   
7.67
%
   
9.77
%
   
29.25
%
   
17.58
%
   
11.66
%(f)
   
(5.13
)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
52,536
   
$
52,366
   
$
31,862
   
$
28,222
   
$
17,705
   
$
14,690
   
$
13,675
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment loss
   
(1.01
)%(g)
   
(0.87
)%
   
(1.23
)%
   
(1.18
)%
   
(0.68
)%
   
(0.82
)%(g)
   
(0.77
)%
                                                         
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
2.12
%(g)
   
2.13
%
   
2.25
%
   
2.38
%
   
2.54
%
   
2.55
%(g)
   
2.45
%
                                                         
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
2.12
%(g)
   
2.13
%
   
2.25
%
   
2.38
%
   
2.49
%
   
2.44
%(g)
   
n/a
 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(f)
   
30
%
   
33
%
   
34
%
   
53
%
   
9
%(f)
   
27
%

(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Banking and Finance Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Banking and Finance Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.
(d)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(e)
Total return does not reflect the effect of sales charges.
(f)
Not Annualized.
(g)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
 
   
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period March 16, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
31.69
   
$
29.15
   
$
26.29
   
$
20.15
   
$
16.96
   
$
16.85
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
                                               
Net investment income/(loss)(b)
   
(0.01
)
   
0.03
     
(0.07
)
   
(0.06
)
   
0.01
     
(0.01
)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
1.18
     
2.51
     
2.93
     
6.20
     
3.18
     
0.12
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
1.17
     
2.54
     
2.86
     
6.14
     
3.19
     
0.11
 
                                                 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.17
     
2.54
     
2.86
     
6.14
     
3.19
     
0.11
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
32.86
   
$
31.69
   
$
29.15
   
$
26.29
   
$
20.15
   
$
16.96
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.69
%(c)
   
8.71
%
   
10.88
%
   
30.47
%
   
18.81
%
   
0.65
%(c)
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                               
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
63,758
   
$
61,654
   
$
23,730
   
$
22,062
   
$
4,321
   
$
8
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                               
Net Investment income/(loss)
   
(0.06
)%(d)
   
0.11
%
   
(0.25
)%
   
(0.23
)%
   
0.06
%
   
(0.27
)%(d)
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.17
%(d)
   
1.15
%
   
1.27
%
   
1.37
%
   
1.62
%
   
1.83
%(d)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.17
%(d)
   
1.15
%
   
1.27
%
   
1.37
%
   
1.54
%
   
1.53
%(d)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(c)
   
30
%
   
33
%
   
34
%
   
53
%
   
9
%(c)(e)

(a)
The Fund began offering Institutional Class shares on March 16, 2012.
(b)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Portfolio turnover rate is calculated at the Fund level and represents the period ended April 30, 2012.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
INVESTOR CLASS
 
   
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the Period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012(a)(b)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
29.95
   
$
27.64
   
$
25.01
   
$
19.23
   
$
16.25
   
$
14.50
   
$
15.14
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:(c)
                                                       
Net investment income/(loss)(d) 
(0.06
)
   
(0.07
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.00
)(e)
   
0.07
 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
1.11
     
2.38
     
2.78
     
5.90
     
2.99
     
1.75
     
(0.71
)
Total from Investment Operations
   
1.05
     
2.31
     
2.63
     
5.78
     
2.98
     
1.75
     
(0.64
)
                                                         
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.05
     
2.31
     
2.63
     
5.78
     
2.98
     
1.75
     
(0.64
)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
31.00
   
$
29.95
   
$
27.64
   
$
25.01
   
$
19.23
   
$
16.25
   
$
14.50
 
                                                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
3.51
%(f)
   
8.36
%
   
10.52
%
   
30.06
%
   
18 .34
%
   
12.07
%(f)
   
(4.23
)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
                                                       
Net Assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
79,988
   
$
80,404
   
$
27,440
   
$
19,235
   
$
6,255
   
$
693
   
$
136
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                                       
Net Investment income/(loss)
   
(0.40
)%(g)
   
(0.23
)%
   
(0.56
)%
   
(0.53
)%
   
(0.08
)%
   
(0.07
)%(g)
   
0.47
%
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
1.52
%(g)
   
1.48
%
   
1.58
%
   
1.69
%
   
1.94
%
   
1.88
%(g)
   
1.48
%
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.52
%(g)
   
1.48
%
   
1.58
%
   
1.69
%
   
1.89
%
   
1.72
%(g)
   
n/a
 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(f)
   
30
%
   
33
%
   
34
%
   
53
%
   
9
%(f)
   
27
%

(a)
Prior to its March 16, 2012 reorganization with and into the Emerald Banking and Finance Fund, the Fund was known as the Forward Banking and Finance Fund.
(b)
Effective March 13, 2012 the Board approved changing the fiscal year-end of the Fund from December 31 to April 30.
(c)
The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.
(d)
Per share amounts are based upon average shares outstanding.
(e)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(f)
Not Annualized.
(g)
Annualized.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Emerald Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1. ORGANIZATION

Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open‐end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semi‐annual report describes the Emerald Growth Fund, Emerald Small Cap Value Fund, Emerald Insights Fund, and Emerald Banking and Finance Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Prior to March 16, 2012, the Emerald Banking and Finance Fund was known as the Forward Banking and Finance Fund and the Emerald Growth Fund was known as the Forward Growth Fund.  Effective March 13, 2012, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) approved changing the fiscal year end of the Funds from December 31 to April 30.  The Emerald Small Cap Value Fund is a successor to a previously operational fund which was a series of Elessar Funds Investment Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, and was organized into a series of the Trust effective as of the close of business on June 26, 2015.  Effective March 3, 2015, the Board approved changing the fiscal year end of the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund from September 30 to April 30.
 
The Emerald Growth Fund and Emerald Insights Fund seek to achieve long‐term growth through capital appreciation.  The Emerald Small Cap Value Fund seeks long‐term capital appreciation. The Emerald Banking and Finance Fund seeks to achieve long term growth through capital appreciation with income as a secondary objective.
 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements.
 
Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each business day the NYSE is open for trading.
 
For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by open‐end registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange‐traded open‐end investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.
 
The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third‐party pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves.  If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers–dealers that make a market in the security.
 
Equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges are valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on their respective exchanges, except when an occurrence subsequent to the time a value was so established is likely to have changed such value. In such an event, the fair values of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board.
 
When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, (the “Adviser”), believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.
 
Fair Value Measurements: A three‐tier hierarchy has been established to classify fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available. Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the reporting period end. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:
 
Level 1  –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or  liabilities  that  the  Funds  have  the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2  –
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3  –
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
 
The following is a summary of each input used to value the Funds as of October 31, 2016:

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Emerald Growth Fund
                       
Common Stocks(a)
 
$
889,940,313
   
$
   
$
   
$
889,940,313
 
Short Term Investments
   
18,587,093
     
     
     
18,587,093
 
TOTAL
 
$
908,527,406
   
$
   
$
   
$
908,527,406
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
                       
Common Stocks(a)
 
$
16,348,530
   
$
   
$
   
$
16,348,530
 
Short Term Investments
   
622,098
     
     
     
622,098
 
TOTAL
 
$
16,970,628
   
$
   
$
   
$
16,970,628
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Emerald Insights Fund
                       
Common Stocks(a)
 
$
11,254,620
   
$
   
$
   
$
11,254,620
 
Master Limited Partnerships(a)
   
100,265
     
     
     
100,265
 
Short Term Investments
   
592,088
     
     
     
592,088
 
TOTAL
 
$
11,946,973
   
$
   
$
   
$
11,946,973
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Commercial Banks
 
$
3,999,671
   
$
2,239,958
   
$
   
$
6,239,629
 
Other(a)
   
282,806,593
     
     
     
282,806,593
 
Short Term Investments
   
5,516,629
     
     
     
5,516,629
 
TOTAL
 
$
292,322,893
   
$
2,239,958
   
$
   
$
294,562,851
 
 
(a)
For detailed descriptions of sector and industry, see the accompanying Schedule of Investments.
 

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Emerald Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The Funds recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the period. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund had the following transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities.

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
 
Transfer In
   
Transfers (Out)
   
Transfer In
   
Transfers (Out)
 
Common Stocks
 
$
2,285,304
   
$
   
$
   
$
(2,285,304
)
Total
 
$
2,285,304
   
$
   
$
   
$
(2,285,304
)
 
The above transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 were due to the ability to obtain a closing market price within an active market for a security that previously had no market to trade. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Emerald Growth Fund, Emerald Small Cap Value Fund and Emerald Insights Fund did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities.
 
For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining  fair value.
 
Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis, which is the same basis the Funds use for federal income tax purposes. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex‐dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Funds. All of the realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”): The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in REITs and are subject to certain risks associated with direct investment in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self‐liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax‐free pass‐through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. A Fund’s investments in REITs may result in such Fund’s receipt of cash in excess of the REITs’ earnings. If the Fund receives such distributions all or a portion of these distributions will constitute a return of capital to such Fund. Receiving a return of capital distribution from REITs will reduce the amount of income available to be distributed to Fund shareholders. Income from REITs generally will not be eligible for treatment as qualified dividend income. As the final character of the distributions is not known until reported by the REITs on their 1099s, the Funds utilize an average of the prior year’s reallocation information as an estimate for the current year character of distributions.
 
Trust Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Funds.  Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to the Funds are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each fund.
 
Fund and Class Expenses: Expenses that are specific to a Fund or class of shares of a Fund, including distribution fees (Rule 12b‐1 fees) and shareholder servicing fees, are charged directly to that Fund or share class.  All expenses of a Fund, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.  Expenses that are common to the Funds generally are allocated among the Funds in proportion to their average daily net assets.
 
Federal Income Taxes: Each Fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intends to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that the Funds will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.
 
As of and during the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.
 
Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis.  Income dividend distributions are derived from dividends and other income each Fund receives from its investments, including short‐term capital gains. Long term capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when each Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if the portfolio manager believes doing so may be necessary for each Fund to avoid or  reduce taxes.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
3. TAX BASIS INFORMATION

Tax Basis of Investments: As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for Federal tax purposes was as follows:

   
Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)
   
Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
   
Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes
 
Emerald Growth Fund
 
$
134,144,622
   
$
(69,540,901
)
 
$
64,603,721
   
$
843,923,685
 
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
   
3,062,513
     
(1,205,679
)
   
1,856,834
     
15,113,794
 
Emerald Insights Fund
   
1,150,172
     
(797,283
)
   
352,889
     
11,594,084
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
   
61,527,893
     
(6,491,474
)
   
55,036,419
     
239,526,432
 
 
Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.  Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by each Fund.
 
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year or period ended April 30, 2016, were as follows:
 
 
 
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Emerald Growth Fund
 
$
   
$
22,536,119
 
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
   
81,808
     
 
Emerald Insights Fund
   
     
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
   
     
 
 
The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year‐end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.
 
4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short‐term securities) during the six months or period ended October 31, 2016 was as follows:

Funds
 
Cost of Investments Purchased
   
Proceeds from Investments Sold
 
Emerald Growth Fund
 
$
283,064,651
   
$
359,538,914
 
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
   
4,335,592
     
4,239,026
 
Emerald Insights Fund
   
5,020,976
     
7,319,006
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
   
42,936,097
     
67,293,430
 
 

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Emerald Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of the shares of the Funds of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Purchasers of the shares do not have any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors (other than the purchase price for the shares) or make contributions to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchaser’s ownership of the shares.  Shares have no pre‐emptive rights.
 
6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED‐PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Funds’ business affairs. The Adviser manages the investments of the Funds in accordance with the Funds’ investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Trustees. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Funds pay the Adviser fees for the services and facilities it provides payable on a monthly basis at the annual rate set forth below of the Funds’ average daily net assets.  The management fee is paid on a monthly basis.

Emerald Growth Fund
 
Average Total Net Assets
Contractual Fee
Up to and including $250M
0.75%
Over $250M and including $500M
0.65%
Over $500M and including $750M
0.55%
Over $750M
0.45%
   
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
 
Average Total Net Assets
Contractual Fee
Up to and including $250M
0.75%
Over $250M and including $500M
0.65%
Over $500M and including $750M
0.55%
Over $750M
0.45%
   
Emerald Insights Fund
 
Average Total Net Assets
Contractual Fee
Up to and including $250M
0.75%
Over $250M and including $500M
0.65%
Over $500M and including $750M
0.55%
Over $750M
0.45%
   
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
 
Average Total Net Assets
Contractual Fee
Up to and including $100M
1.00%
Over $100M
0.90%
 
Adviser has contractually agreed to limit each Fund’s total annual operating expenses (exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expense) set forth in the preceding table for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to the annual rates (as percentages of a Fund’s average daily net assets.  This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 for all Funds except the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund.   The Emerald Small Cap Value Fund’s agreement is in effect from June 26, 2015 through August 31, 2017.   The prior Expense Agreement was in effect from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 for all Funds except the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class‐by‐class basis, expenses it has borne through the expense agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Funds will not be obligated to pay any such fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were foregone or reimbursed.  The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver, prior to August 31, 2017, without the approval by the Fund’s Board. Fees waived/reimbursed by the Adviser for the six month period ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Emerald Growth Fund
     
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
1.29%
1.94%
0.99%
1.34%
       
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
     
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
1.35%
2.00%
1.00%
1.25%
       
Emerald Insights Fund
     
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
1.35%
2.00%
1.05%
1.40%
       
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
   
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
1.84%
2.49%
1.54%
1.89%
 
For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were as follows:

Fund
 
Fees Waived/ Reimbursed By Adviser
   
Recoupment of Past Waived Fees By Adviser
 
Emerald Growth Fund
           
Class A
 
$
   
$
 
Class C
   
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Investor Class
   
     
 
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
               
Class A
 
$
870
   
$
 
Class C
   
1,375
     
 
Institutional Class
   
32,361
     
 
Investor Class
   
4,020
     
 
Emerald Insights Fund
               
Class A
 
$
38,004
   
$
 
Class C
   
348
     
 
Institutional Class
   
5,001
     
 
Investor Class
   
309
     
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
               
Class A
 
$
   
$
 
Class C
   
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Investor Class
   
     
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
As of October 31, 2016, the balances of recoupable expenses for each Fund were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Expires 2017
   
Expires 2018
   
Expires 2019
   
Total
 
Emerald Growth Fund
                       
Class A
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Class C
   
     
     
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
     
     
 
Investor Class
   
     
     
     
 
Emerald Small Cap Value Fund
                               
Class A
 
$
   
$
30
   
$
256
   
$
286
 
Class C
   
     
30
     
617
     
647
 
Institutional Class
   
     
37,563
     
64,181
     
101,744
 
Investor Class
   
     
852
     
5,731
     
6,583
 
Emerald Insights Fund
                               
Class A
 
$
   
$
41,382
   
$
67,047
   
$
108,429
 
Class C
   
     
921
     
467
     
1,388
 
Institutional Class
   
     
3,464
     
5,690
     
9,154
 
Investor Class
   
     
1,872
     
3,372
     
5,244
 
Emerald Banking and Finance Fund
                               
Class A
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Class C
   
     
     
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
     
     
 
Investor Class
   
     
     
     
 
 
Fund Administrator Fees and Expenses: ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with their administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administration Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Funds including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assist in the Funds’ operations.  Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS.  The Funds’ administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly.  Administration fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 
The Administrator is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses.
 
Transfer Agent: ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 
Compliance Services: ALPS provides services that assist the Trust’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a‐1 under the 1940 Act and receives an annual base fee.  ALPS is reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses by the Funds. Compliance service fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 
Principal Financial Officer: ALPS receives an annual fee for providing principal financial officer services to the Funds. Principal financial officer fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 
Distributor: ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS Fund Services Inc. (“ALPS”)) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Funds, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of Funds’ shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares.  ADI is not  entitled  to  any  compensation  for  its  services  as  Distributor.  ADI  is  registered  as  a  broker‐dealer  with  the  U.S.  Securities  and  Exchange Commission.
 
Each Fund has adopted a separate Distribution and Services Plan (each a “Plan” and collectively, the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b‐1 of the 1940 Act. The Plans allow each Fund, as applicable, to use each Fund’s assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of the Funds’ shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to the Funds’ shareholders. The Plan permits payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use shares of each Fund as their funding medium and for related expenses. The recipients of such payments may include other affiliates of the Adviser, broker‐dealers, financial institutions, plan sponsors and administrators and other financial intermediaries through which investors may purchase shares of the Fund. The Plans permit each Fund to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.35%, 0.75% and 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of Class A, Class C and Investor Class, respectively.  Because these fees are paid
 

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
out of the Funds’ assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in the Funds, and Plan fees may cost an investor more than other types of sales charges.
 
Each Fund, except the Emerald Small Cap Value Fund, has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan (a “Shareholder Services Plan”) with respect to its  Class C, Institutional Class and Investor Class shares.  Under the Shareholder Services Plan, a Fund is authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker‐dealers and Fund affiliates which may include the Distributor, Adviser and/or the transfer agent (the “Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.25%, 0.05% and 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Class C, Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively, of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with such Participating Organizations (the “Agreement”). Each Agreement will set forth the non‐distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts.  Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Statements of Operations.
 
The Emerald Small Cap Value Fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan (the “Plan”) with respect to its Class C shares. Under the Plan, the Fund is authorized to pay banks and its affiliates and other institutions, including broker‐dealers and Fund affiliates which may include the Distributor, Adviser and/or the transfer agent (“Class C Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of Class C shares of the Fund attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations for its clients as compensation for providing shareholder service activities, which do not include distribution services pursuant to an agreement with Participating Organizations. Any amount of such payment not paid to the Participating Organizations during the Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Statements of Operations.
 
7. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses, which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
 

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Additional Information

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1. FUND HOLDINGS

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N‐Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N‐Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N‐Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1‐800‐SEC‐0330.
 
2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES

Each Fund’s policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating  to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12‐month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling  (toll‐free) (855) 828‐9909 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Shareholder Letter
1
Performance Update
9
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
30
Portfolio of Investments
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
32
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
36
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
40
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
45
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
51
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
54
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
58
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
61
Statements of Operations
63
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
65
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
66
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
67
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
68
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
69
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
70
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
71
Financial Highlights
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
72
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
74
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
75
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
77
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
79
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
81
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
83
Notes to Financial Statements
85
Disclosure Regarding Approval of Fund Advisory Agreement
95
Additional Information
98

Grandeur Peak Funds®
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 
Dear Fellow Investors,

If you read my recent annual CEO letter you can skip this portion of the report.  We decided to use my letter as the introduction to the semi‐annual report this year to ensure that all shareholders have the opportunity to hear my recent thoughts and announcements.

As a firm, we made our sixth annual trek to the top of Grandeur Peak on October 7th.  There, per tradition, we each shared a High and Low for the year.
 

 
These past five years have been a thrilling journey for our firm and for me personally, and I’d like to give you an overview of what we have accomplished and where our focus will be going forward.
 

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Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

First, however, I’d like to share with you two exciting announcements that I think set us up really well for the next five years and beyond.   First, I’m pleased to announce that my partner Blake Walker will succeed me as Chief Executive Officer at Grandeur Peak as of January 1st.  I will remain Chairman, but I will more fully focus my attention on the front line of stock picking and portfolio management.  Second, we are extremely excited to announce the formation of a sister company, Rondure Global AdvisorsSM, which will be led by acclaimed portfolio manager Laura Geritz.  I’ll provide more detail about these two announcements later in this letter.

My family has a tradition of sharing our Best and Worst from the day at the dinner table each night.  It’s super exciting when one of our children lists multiple Bests and then says “I didn’t have a worst today.”  That is a bit how I feel reflecting on our first five years at Grandeur Peak.  We have a great list of Highs, but I’m harder pressed to find Lows (although there have been a few).

Today we have roughly $3 billion in assets under management (AUM), which is quite an achievement in so short a time.  This is one of our Highs for sure, but this was a secondary goal for us.  When I recently inquired internally if we should have a party when we hit $3B, no one was interested. We have a motto: “We don’t want to be big; we want to be great.”  I still count our $3B AUM among our nice accomplishments, as we’ve not only been good investors but we’ve been successful entrepreneurs.  Because of this, Grandeur Peak is in a solid financial position today, and we’ve been able to build a balance sheet for strategic investment when future opportunities arise and/or to weather a rainy day.

But again on a scale of 1 to 10, growth of our AUM is maybe a 3 for us.  What is a 12 on that scale is performance for our clients. So let me share our performance Highs and Lows from our first five years.

My youngest son Sam is in his last season of high school soccer.  He’s a terrific player.  I’ve seen a lot of soccer over the years.  Maria, my oldest daughter, and my three brothers played through high school as well.  One of the fascinating aspects of soccer is that in any given game, either team can win.  In one game earlier this fall, my son Sam had two beautiful shots on goal, one just missing and the other hitting the post.  Two of his teammates hit the post as well.  They just could not find the net.   Their team completely dominated the game, but they played to a tie.  Through the years I’ve also seen games won by our team which were not deserved, where an astute coach pulled the team aside and told the players he was disappointed in their play and that the win was lucky as opposed to earned.  The score in a single soccer game simply does not tell the whole story.

I’ve learned this same lesson over three‐plus decades of investing.  The results of any single year can be deceiving.  You can be doing all the right things but have a tough year, or you can be making far too many mistakes and yet still have a good year.  In 1998‐99 when the internet boom began, any company that added “.com” to their name seemed to see their stock price soar.  While our team at Wasatch Advisors was a big believer in the internet, we thought the market reaction was crazy—bidding up companies that had no real business, only hype. We chose to avoid these names.  Consequently, we lagged the markets as we stuck with our “boring” 15% growers.  Many of our clients, and even board members, were frustrated that we weren’t chasing the dot‐com stocks.  It was tough, but we were satisfied with how we were playing the game despite what the scoreboard portrayed.  You may remember that in 2000‐01 the internet bubble burst, and many who had chased internet stocks were crushed, while we escaped unscathed.

In last year’s annual letter I expressed discouragement over mistakes I felt we were making as a team.  While our performance for 2015 was reasonable, I felt we had not played the game as well as we should have.  It would have been easy at year end to say “decent year,” but I did not feel that was an accurate reflection of how we’d done.   We had made too many mistakes and had not reacted quickly enough to deteriorating fundamentals in some of our companies (especially in emerging markets), and we had let quality dip and not paid enough attention to weakening fundamental momentum.  By not being willing to pay up for quality we had to re‐learn the age old lesson that you typically “get what you pay for.”  Our strength of being value sensitive was a weakness for us last year and we were slow to recognize it.  I’m reminded of a Buffet quote: “It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.”  This was a Low on our five‐year journey.

In comparison, I feel we’ve had a really solid year in 2016.  Investing, like soccer, is a mental game.   Sometimes a team has to lose to learn the lessons that will make it better.  Losing a game can expose a team’s weaknesses that it didn’t realize it had.  A good team learns from those mistakes, adjusts, and becomes an even better team.  Our team learned a lot from our mistakes in 2015.  We’re more focused on balancing valuation with stronger momentum, while ensuring that quality comes first.  I see it in our work.  Some of our 2015 issues carried over into the first half of 2016, but as we progressed through the year I really feel that those 2015 mistakes are behind us.  It’s not a simple fix since we have to be vigilant to capture good earnings growth in today’s lackluster global economy, but we are doing a better job finding quality, growing companies at good valuations with good momentum.

To be clear, the scoreboard is somewhat mixed this year.  While we show up high in the rankings against our peer group, our absolute performance is roughly in line with most of our index benchmarks.  But, the biggest factor keeping us from more impressive results relative to the benchmarks is that the market has been driven by strong performance from the Real Estate, Materials and Utilities sectors.  We are significantly underweight in these three sectors, so this has been a noticeable headwind for us this year.  We have good research coverage of these areas, but these sectors are
 

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Shareholder Letter

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simply not our bread and butter, and haven’t been over my career.  Given how much Real Estate, Materials, and Utilities have outperformed, I honestly would have expected us to have had a lot tougher year.  We’ve kept up because we’ve done well in our core areas.
 
While any given soccer game may be won by the inferior team, over a full season the best teams usually end up at the top.  Last year, Sam’s high school team got off to a very slow start, winless in its four preseason games, but they were a solid team and by the end of the year they qualified and made a nice run at the state tournament.

Similarly, though our performance in a given year may not have been as good as we would like, I’m pleased to report that our five‐year performance for our clients has been outstanding.  Our first two funds, Global Opportunities and International Opportunities, hit their five‐year mark on October 17th, and they have significantly outperformed their primary benchmarks by roughly 40 and 50 percentage points respectively over those five years (non‐annualized—see standardized performance in the Performance Update section).  In addition, both funds were ranked in the top decile of their Morningstar peer group for the five years ending 10/31/16.

Our Global Reach Fund hit its three‐year mark this summer with similarly impressive numbers, outperforming its benchmark handily and landing in the top decile of its peer group as well.   The Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund will reach its third anniversary next month.  We won’t speculate on just where it will fall in the 3‐year rankings, but suffice it to say that it has also done quite well in what has been a tougher period for  emerging markets.

We were also pleased to see our new Global Stalwarts and International Stalwarts Funds solidly outperform their benchmarks and peers in their first year, although we would be the first to say that one year is merely one game of a long season.  Both Funds are in the top decile of their peer group for the 1‐year ending 10/31/16.  You will recall that these two funds invest in companies with market caps above $1.5 billion.  Because they invest in the more liquid names, there is more capacity in these funds.  They currently are our only open funds, and we do not anticipate closing them anytime soon.  We have not aggressively marketed these funds (and have no intention to do so), but we will also be vigilant to close them at the appropriate time.  We are hoping to find a few institutional clients from Australasia and Europe for these strategies, as we believe having global clients will make us a better global firm.

Our new Global Micro Cap Fund hit its one year mark on October 20th.  The performance was similarly in the top decile of its Morningstar category.  Blake and I have very successfully focused on the micro‐cap space throughout our careers.  The micro‐cap space is such an exciting segment because we can find fast‐growing, undiscovered companies before others do.  We want Grandeur Peak to be known as the firm that looks under every tiny stone in every corner of the globe for gems.   We want to be the first to find a great young company, and then own it for a decade as it hopefully blossoms into one of the best companies in the world.

Unfortunately, the micro‐cap space in the US is not as interesting as it once was because Sarbanes Oxley and other regulatory costs of being a publicly traded company have discouraged great US companies from going public as early.  The good news is that we see an extremely rich universe of micro‐cap companies across the globe.  The non‐US micro‐cap universe feels similar to where the US universe was in 1995 when I launched my first micro‐cap fund.  It’s our intention to find these companies early, get to know them and then own them across each of our funds at the appropriate time.  So, while the Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund will remain very small in assets, its greatest purpose is to be a “feeder” of ideas to our other funds.


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Morningstar Rankings & Ratings as of 10/31/161

Grandeur Peak Fund
5-Year Ranking
3-Year Ranking
1-Year Ranking
Morningstar Category
Global Opportunities (GPGIX)
TOP 2%
(11 of 737 funds)
TOP 12%
(117 of 960 funds)
TOP 7%
(81 of 1136 funds)
World Stock
Int’l Opportunities (GPIIX)
TOP 7%
(8 of 109 funds)
TOP 11%
(14 of 122 funds)
TOP 7%
(9 of 130 funds)
Foreign Small/
Mid Growth
Global Reach (GPRIX)
‐‐
TOP 7%
(60 of 960 funds)
TOP 4%
(46 of 1136 funds)
World Stock
Emerging Markets (GPEIX)
‐‐
‐‐
TOP 30%
(256 of 867 funds)
Diversified Emerging
Markets
Global Stalwarts (GGSYX)
‐‐
‐‐
TOP 4%
(38 of 1136 funds)
World Stock
Int’l Stalwarts (GISYX)
‐‐
‐‐
TOP 1%
(5 of 859 funds)
Foreign Large Blend
Global Micro Cap (GPMCX)
‐‐
‐‐
TOP 3%
(28 of 1136 funds)
World Stock

Source: Morningstar Essentials.  Rankings are based on total return.  Ratings are based on risk-adjusted return.  The World Stock and Diversified Emerging Markets categories are comprised of funds investing in any capitalization range.  Data shows past performance.  Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

In summary, we are very pleased with our five‐year performance.  But past performance is past performance.  Our goal in launching Grandeur Peak was not to make an early splash with good performance, raise assets, and coast into the sunset.   Rather it was to build and create something truly unique and special that could sustain performance over the long‐term.  To do this we have sought to build a world class TEAM and STRUCTURE, run a disciplined, enduring and ever‐improving investment PROCESS, and to be a company with an amazing CULTURE.

Team & Structure
One High has been the strength and support of the business side of our firm.  Led by Eric Huefner (President/COO), Amy Hone (VP of Operations & Compliance), and Mark Siddoway (Head of Client Relations), we were fortunate to have a very experienced team when we started.   We’ve added other talented people as well from places like Goldman Sachs and PIMCO.   Our most recent hire was John Parker, Director of IT.  John has actually been with us since our inception on an outsourced basis, but our increasing IT needs led us to ask John if he might close his own firm to join ours.  John, who is a great cultural fit at Grandeur Peak, joined us full‐time in March.  We believe IT systems are critically important for any world‐class investment manager, and John is a key addition for us.

Our first routine SEC exam was completed this spring and we feel very good about how it went.  Feel free to contact Eric Huefner with questions.  Our firm has a strong culture of compliance, and having our first SEC exam behind us is a confirming milestone.

It’s not a true Low, but we’ve been challenged to keep up on the trading team.   Earlier this year, we moved one of our traders to research, which was a great move, but it didn’t help our trading desk.  We’re currently looking for another trader.  Meanwhile, Gerome Gregory, one of our lead traders, is living in Hong Kong for three months and enhancing our trading knowledge of Asia.  Our commitment to sending team members off to strengthen our global understanding extends to all areas of the firm.

With the research team, we feel like we’ve built a “force to be reckoned with.”  We held a client conference in June (another High this year!).  There, a long‐time client pulled me aside and asked what I personally was up to, where I was spending my time, and if anything had changed in my life?  Was I focused on growing assets under management at the expense of getting performance in the funds?  Why were we launching new funds?  He probed from every angle, focusing on where I individually was spending my time.   He pushed me just like I push company management teams.  It was fun to be on the other side of the questioning!

This client is very astute to be probing me on all these fronts.  So many firms like ours, after achieving a modicum of success, have been lulled into doing things in the spirit of growth that compromise their ability to get performance.  He wanted to make sure that I personally was focused on the right things, and rightfully so.  Without going into the details of all my answers, I assured him that we remain squarely focused on performance and remain vigilant in limiting our assets investing in micro and small‐cap companies.
 

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I will have more to say about my focus going forward later in this letter, but the one thing I want all of our clients to know is that Grandeur Peak is NOT about me, and it never has been.  Those who may think the success of Grandeur Peak is attributable to me are sorely wrong.  Obviously I have played a role and it’s worth knowing what I’m working on, but it is even more important to understand the people, the structure, and the focus of the great team we have diligently assembled.  They are the ones who have delivered the performance for Grandeur Peak clients.

We started Grandeur Peak in 2011 with 6 experienced research analysts.  Today our team of analysts is 24 (18 full‐time, plus 6 part‐time college students).  This feels like the right size for what we’re tackling.  Eight of us are experienced analysts who formerly worked together at Wasatch Advisors.  We have added three additional experienced analysts, one of whom, Liping Cai, is presently living in Shanghai.  Mark Madsen was our most recent senior hire and former colleague, joining us on January 1st.  He was recently promoted to be an Industry Portfolio Manager (PM) over Energy & Materials for the Global Reach Fund.  Brad Barth was also recently promoted to be the Industry PM over Financials.  Brad joined us last year from Goldman Sachs.  All of our senior investment team are playing important roles as analysts, portfolio managers, and/or on the Director of Research team.  We are very fortunate to have built such a cohesive and experienced team.

We have also been investing in our junior team since day one.  This team has been built from within and is now contributing in a significant way. We’ve been aggressive in hiring and developing a next generation of analysts.  We have six analysts who started with us as college interns who are now full‐time analysts, and another six associates who are still in college working at Grandeur Peak part‐time.  We throw our young analysts right into the mix with us, and give them the same tools and experiences as anyone on the team.  It’s perhaps not your typical college spring break to spend the week in Korea visiting twenty‐five companies, but our young analysts have thrived on such opportunities.  In fact, Spencer Hackett, one of our recent graduates, just returned from living and working in Tokyo for five months.

Of course not all interns stay with us and become full‐time analysts, but our “build‐and‐promote‐from‐within” strategy is working very well.  Ben Gardiner was the latest analyst to join us full‐time after graduating this spring with a Math degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Utah.  We also picked up a new analyst internally when we moved Juliette Douglas, a talented member of our trading and operations team, to Research this year as a member of the Technology team.

There is no more important title at Grandeur Peak than ANALYST.  While Blake and I have had many titles since the inception of the firm, the most important one for both of us is ANALYST.  This is the heart of our research process and there is nothing we are more focused on than developing our team to be great analysts.

Each of our analysts wears two to four different hats, depending on their experience and the size of their roles.

First and foremost, we are global industry analysts.  Each of our six industry teams are now three analysts deep.  The leader of each industry team serves as the Industry PM on the Global Reach Fund. When we launched the Reach Fund three years ago, it caused a little internal indigestion as we worked out the details of how the industries would manage the Fund but we are ecstatic about how this has played out.  With real money to manage, these teams are very focused and we are seeing the benefits playing out across all of our portfolios.

The second hat each analyst wears is on a specific portfolio team (sometimes multiple portfolios).  You’ve probably heard me say before that we don’t believe in a “star” portfolio manager system, nor do we believe in a committee system.  We are trying to achieve a middle ground with true “team” management of the portfolios, facilitated by two lead PMs assisted by lead analysts and overseen by a Guardian PM(s).  The guardian portfolio manager provides “high‐end consulting” to help ensure we are seeing the forest as well as the trees.  Some of the most valuable help I’ve had over my career has been for another experienced PM to look over my shoulder and offer suggestions about what I wasn’t seeing from my vantage point deep in the forest.

At year end we will be making a few small tweaks to our portfolio manager assignments designed to help us achieve the best performance we can in each of our portfolios.  Stay tuned.

The third hat most of our analysts wear is that of geography.  Our geographic focus is designed to enhance our fundamental analysis by giving us a better feel for local nuances that may affect our investments and to ensure we have looked in every nook and cranny. This hat has been a work in progress since our inception.  Until now our team has honestly not had the breadth and experience needed to develop the fully functioning geography focus that we envisioned.  This has been a modest Low for our first five years.  But with a team as large and deep as we are now, it is our plan to run our geography teams similar to the industry teams, with a lead PM and supporting analysts for each region.  This will also help ensure we have multiple minds looking closely at every investment.  We anticipate the geography teams having a small product of their own to manage as well.  More to come on this in 2017.

There is a fourth hat which is the “Director of Research” (DOR) hat.  Rob Green has been a key leader of this team since our founding.  The Director of Research team keeps us focused on executing and improving our process, while the quantitative analysts on the DOR team spend their days
 

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Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
looking at numbers, screens, and our watch lists to find emerging opportunities.  The quantitative team has been a valuable contributor, though we’ve only scratched the surface on what this team can do for us.
 
We love our team structure.  We are well‐organized.  We are focused.  We are accountable.  We have the waterfront covered from end to end and from multiple angles.  This structure is what it takes to truly cover the globe, and it differentiates us from our competitors.  Our team and structure have come together very nicely thanks to five years of significant work.  Each of our analysts is good at finding great companies in hidden valleys, yet they also sit with a global view from the peak: “Grandeur Peak to Cache Valley” as I call it.2  That is what our structure allows us to do.

Process
We remain devout in our allegiance to our time‐tested process.  In a nutshell, we screen and use fundamental research to find great small companies that we think are going to get big.  We look for great management teams, a sustainable competitive advantage, headroom to grow, good business models, financial strength, and good corporate governance.  We try to find these great companies before others do so that we pay reasonable prices for them.

We call these companies “Best‐In‐Class Growth companies” (BICGs).  We like to find them as undiscovered gems in the earliest innings (micro‐cap companies), but we continue to own them in their “stalwart” years when they are somewhat recognized but still with a lot of good growth left.  We also like to buy fallen angel BICGs. Some companies hit a bump in the road along their journey and the market will often focus on short‐term negatives instead of long‐term potential. A fallen angel BICG company that gets back on track can be a great investment.

You’ve heard me talk about how good I feel we are at the front end of our process.  Screening, finding and touching these intriguing companies are real strengths of ours.   We are very disciplined screeners and we are willing travelers to every corner of the earth to get to know them.   In these five years we’ve touched over 6000 companies in 64 countries.  On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give our team a 10 on the front end of the process.

I’ve also mentioned previously that we need to get better at the back end of the process. This has been somewhat of a Low for us—i.e. not making as much progress as we would like.  The most important part of the back end of the process might best be articulated as “we aspire to know our companies better than anyone.”  We’ve spent 2016 working intensively on taking our modeling to the next level.  With so many different accounting issues across geographies and industries, we’ve spent considerable time with our earnings model methodology so that we have a standardized way to look at company results.

We have made other progress on the back end this year, but there is a plenty more to do, so it will remain an important focus in 2017.  I would say we have moved from a 4 to a 6 on the back end.   We have great momentum on this front and I hope we’ll be at an 8 or 9 by 2018.  One great part of our culture is our academic mindset; we believe we must be right for the right reasons, and we understand we must constantly improve the process.

Culture
We created Grandeur Peak with the idea of building a unique investment firm.  It was going to take the right individuals, organized in a new type of structure, with a unique culture, to become a world‐class global investment firm.  As students of companies around the world we see time and again that great companies have unique cultures.  We have been very thoughtful about our culture and how we continue to cultivate it.

You may have heard that as a firm we took an RV trip along the West Coast from Canada to Mexico this summer.  We divided the entire firm into four teams, with each team spending a week visiting companies and clients along their section of the route.  Over those four weeks we saw 75 companies and a number of clients.  It was a chance for non‐research employees to experience part of the research process first‐hand, and for research analysts to meet with clients.  We also pre‐arranged a local service project for each team to tackle.  Yes, we slipped in some fun team‐building activities along the way as well (e.g. fly fishing in Montana, hiking in Banff, kayaking in the San Juan Islands, golfing at Bandon Dunes, running Hood to Coast in Oregon, screaming at Disneyland and baseball games, soaking in a Shakespeare play, being awed by the Grand Canyon, and such).

We flew spouses/significant others out on the weekends to participate with us.  Our spouses are very much a part of the team at Grandeur Peak.  We would not be where we are today without their undying support of the hard work and crazy hours of our team!  We were particularly fortunate to have Amy’s husband, Chris Hone, take a month off from his job to drive the RV for us (on some harrowing roads).  The trip concluded upon the RV’s triumphant return with an overnight family party in the mountains outside of Salt Lake.

The RV trip is a nice illustration of our culture.  Robert Frost’s poem is important to us: We want to take the road less traveled.  We work hard.  We play hard.  We like being together.  Every member of our firm is highly valued.  We like doing things differently.  We love our companies.  We appreciate our clients.  We cherish the world we live in and we want to give back to the communities around us.
 

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CEO Transition
With our team, structure, process, and culture solidly in place, it feels like the right time in our evolution to pass the CEO baton to Blake and focus my talents elsewhere for the firm.  It’s been rewarding to have had the experience of being a CEO.  Leading a firm with such fantastic people and a clear mission has been a thrill, and winning the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for Utah was gratifying, but there are two great reasons to now elevate Blake into the CEO role.

First, I think Blake will be a better CEO for the next decade than I would.  In my 35 years of working in this business, Blake has been the best partner I’ve ever had, and I’ve had many great partners.  He walks the talk.  He’s unselfish and loyal.  He’s smart, a visionary, can make tough decisions, and he will hold his ground on the core values of the company.  He’s a great investor.  Blake understands just how very fortunate we are, and he has been a key champion of our mandate to create something special for our clients and employees, and to share our success with our global community.  His time is here.

Second, I think I will be more valuable over the next five years as an analyst, portfolio manager, and mentor.  My passion has always been to be a front line general.  I love to read annual reports, build earnings models and visit companies side‐by‐side with other analysts.  That is where I think I have the greatest skill.  I have plenty of energy left (I’m only 51), and I expect to be working at Grandeur Peak until they bury me.  I love doing what we’re doing.  I’m extremely passionate about our company, the next generation of employees, and delivering for our clients.  I feel the best thing I can do is hand over the reins of CEO and spend my energy analyzing companies and building portfolios.

I have also been the co‐Director of Research.  As mentioned, our Director of Research team is strong and functioning well.  Effective January 1st, I will relinquish both the CEO and DOR roles.  Rob Green (CFA, MSF), who has been my deputy Director of Research, will become the Director of Research.  Randy Pearce (CFA, MBA) who has been the co‐Director of Research will step into Blake’s former role as Chief Investment Officer.

Randy and Rob have both been with us since the inception of Grandeur Peak.  They too have worn many hats over the past five years, been great team players, and developed into nice leaders for the firm.

Randy has delivered strong performance for our clients as a global analyst, as the leader of the financials team (Randy picked our first huge winner, Magellan Financial, which is up 20x from where we first bought it five years ago) and as the lead portfolio manager of the two Stalwarts strategies.  As CIO he will be focused on the big investment ideas and themes, making sure we’re seeing what’s on the horizon and taking advantage of opportunities while preparing against unnecessary risks.  Randy is a great thinker and has the skills and background to lead us on this front.

Rob is the glue that holds us together and the grease that keeps our process humming at 120mph.  He may have to bring a little of his military upbringing into his increased role as Director of Research, but Rob’s understanding of the team, the structure, and the process combined with his unselfishness, analytical abilities, and steadiness will make him a great DOR.

You’ll notice that Mark Madsen’s promotion to Industry PM on Energy & Materials will free some time up for Blake, and Brad Barth’s promotion to Industry PM on Finance similarly frees Randy up a bit.  However, both Blake and Randy remain analysts first and foremost, and they will continue to wear their industry hats.

Rondure Global AdvisorsSM
Perhaps the most exciting announcement is the formation of a new joint venture with industry veteran Laura Geritz (CFA, MA).  We worked with Laura for a number of years at Wasatch Advisors.  She announced her departure from Wasatch earlier this year.  When we learned of her decision to leave Wasatch we jumped at the chance to talk with her about the possibility of working together again.  Just last week we jointly formed a new investment firm named Rondure Global Advisors.

Laura has a strong track record of performance for her clients.  She played a key role as a lead portfolio manager on the Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund, and as the founding PM on the Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund.  Laura is a skilled investor who shares many of the same investment philosophies with us.  She’s a bottom‐up stock picker doing fundamental analysis focused on quality companies.  She’s globally minded and is known for her killer travel schedule because she believes she can understand a company after seeing it on its home turf.

Laura will be the CEO of Rondure Global Advisors and will launch her own products under that name.  She will also hire her own research and client team.  Grandeur Peak will provide the back‐office and trading support.  Rondure will be co‐located in the same office with Grandeur Peak, where we will sit side‐by‐side and work collaboratively.  Rondure’s products will be more complementary than competitive with our existing products.  I would describe Rondure’s investment focus as more “core” as compared to Grandeur Peak’s “growth” bent, and Rondure will not impact our liquidity constrained products as the new firm will focus on companies above $1.5 billion market‐cap.
 

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Grandeur Peak’s research team will remain focused on our own mission with minimal disruption, while benefitting from the wisdom and experience of a great investor.  We’re thrilled to have Laura sitting with us and traveling with us.  She brings a perspective that will help us see macro issues better, but what we’re most excited about is simply talking about individual companies with Laura and her team.

The Wrap
While we have enjoyed a number of Highs over the past five years, there remain several areas for improvement, and we are anxiously engaged in those efforts as we speak.  We are thrilled to have delivered solid performance across our products, but most importantly, we are encouraged that we have built a Team, a Structure, a Process, and a Culture that we believe is the backbone for delivering for our clients for years into the future.  While I am stepping down as CEO, I plan to help deliver these results for decades to come.

Finally, I am deeply grateful to you, our clients, who believed in us when we were a small team with just a few assets and a big idea.  Thank you. Thank you all very much.

Sincerely,
 
-s- Robert Gardiner
 
Robert Gardiner
Chairman, CEO & Co‐Founder
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a Grandeur Peak Funds prospectus, containing this and other information, visit www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325). Please read it carefully before investing.

The views of Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC. and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writers’ current views. The views expressed are those of the Fund’s adviser only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC nor the Funds accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

The Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

The Funds are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

CFA is a trademark owned by the CFA Institute.                    

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) is an act passed by U.S. Congress in 2002 to protect investors from the possibility of fraudulent accounting activities by corporations.  The SOX Act mandated strict reforms to improve financial disclosures from corporations and prevent accounting fraud.

Wasatch Advisors and the Wasatch Funds are not affiliated with Grandeur Peak Global Advisors or Rondure Global Advisors.  An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a Wasatch Funds prospectus, which contains this and other information, visit www.wasatchfunds.com  or call 800.551.1700. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The Morningstar percentile rank is the rank among its category peers, which rank is based on a comparison of a fund’s total return performance against its peers over a given time period. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

1 © 2016 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar; (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.
2 Grandeur Peak and Cache Valley are both locations in Utah; “Cache” means “hidden” in French.
 

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016
 
 
6 Months
 
1 Year
 
Since
Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund – Investor (GPEOX)
10.18%
10.10%
4.95%
1.81%
1.81%
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund – Institutional (GPEIX)
10.36%
10.27%
5.17%
1.56%
1.56%
Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Index(d)
5.53%
5.89%
0.42%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

(a) Fund inception date of December 16, 2013.
(b) Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c) Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.95% and 1.70% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class- by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d) The Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Index seeks to measure the performance of the small-cap equity universe of emerging countries. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016
 

 
The chart shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to  October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions  or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the graphs above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown in the graphs above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.
 

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Asia ex Japan
68.0%
Africa/Middle East
10.7%
Latin America
4.1%
Europe
3.0%
North America
2.8%
Asia Pacific
0.4%
South America
0.3%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
10.7%
Total
100.0%
 
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
21.6%
Consumer
18.9%
Industrials
17.3%
Technology
17.0%
Health Care
9.0%
Energy & Materials
5.5%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
10.7%
Total
100.0%
 
Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
2.6%
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
2.2%
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
2.0%
Security Bank Corp.
1.6%
Silergy Corp.
1.5%
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
1.4%
Sporton International, Inc.
1.4%
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
1.4%
Sitronix Technology Corp.
1.3%
Sinmag Equipment Corp.
1.2%
Total
16.6%
 
*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016
 
   
6 Months
 
1 Year
 
Since Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak Global MicroCap – Institutional (GPMCX)
6.55%
11.72%
10.27%
2.30%
2.00%
Russell Global Small Cap Index(d)
4.40%
5.51%
5.18%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

(a)
Fund inception date of October 20, 2015.
(b)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 2.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through this agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in this agreement or in previous agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d)
The Russell Global Small Cap Index seeks to measure the performance of the small-cap segment of the global equity universe. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016
 
 
The chart shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

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Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Asia ex Japan
30.5%
Europe
23.6%
North America
16.9%
Japan
13.2%
Australia/New Zealand
5.0%
Africa/Middle East
2.9%
Latin America
1.9%
Asia Pacific
0.9%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
5.1%
Total
100.0%
 
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
21.3%
Consumer
21.2%
Industrials
17.7%
Technology
16.8%
Health Care
13.9%
Energy & Materials
4.0%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
5.1%
Total
100.0%
 
Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Ananda Development PCL
1.8%
Syuppin Co., Ltd.
1.7%
M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
1.6%
Hard Off Corp. Co., Ltd.
1.5%
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
1.4%
Trilogy International, Ltd.
1.3%
Infotel SA
1.1%
On‐Bright Electronics, Inc.
1.0%
Wavestone
1.0%
Prestige International, Inc.
1.0%
Total
13.4%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016
 
   
6 Months
 
1 Year
 
3 Years
 
5 Years
 
Since Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund – Investor (GPGOX)
4.65%
6.20%
5.04%
13.27%
14.05%
1.63%
1.63%
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund – Institutional (GPGIX)
4.95%
6.34%
5.29%
13.60%
14.38%
1.38%
1.38%
Russell Global Small Cap Index(d)
4.40%
5.51%
2.77%
8.28%
9.16%
   
Russell Global Index(e)
3.25%
2.92%
3.82%
8.81%
9.66%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

(a)
Fund inception date of October 17, 2011.
(b)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.75% and 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class- by-class basis, expenses it has borne the Expense Agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d)
The Russell Global Small Cap Index seeks to measure the performance of the small-cap segment of the global equity universe. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(e)
The Russell Global Index seeks to measure the performance of the global equity universe. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016
 
 
The chart shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the graphs above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown in the graphs above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
North America
28.9%
Asia ex Japan
28.2%
Europe
24.2%
Japan
9.0%
Africa/Middle East
3.0%
Australia/New Zealand
2.8%
Latin America
2.2%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
1.7%
Total
100.0%
 
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
24.4%
Technology
20.4%
Consumer
19.0%
Industrials
18.9%
Health Care
13.1%
Energy & Materials
2.5%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
1.7%
Total
100.0%
 
Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Power Integrations, Inc.
2.7%
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
2.5%
First Republic Bank
2.4%
Clinigen Group PLC
2.1%
Knight Transportation, Inc.
1.7%
Melexis NV
1.4%
Palfinger AG
1.2%
Trancom Co., Ltd.
1.1%
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
1.0%
VZ Holding AG
0.9%
Total
17.0%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016

   
6 Months
 
1 Year
 
3 Years
 
Since
Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund – Investor (GPROX)
5.20%
7.21%
6.07%
9.80%
1.55%
1.55%
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund – Institutional (GPRIX)
5.27%
7.50%
6.34%
10.04%
1.30%
1.30%
Russell Global Small Cap Index(d)
4.40%
5.51%
2.77%
5.61%
   
Russell Global Index(e)
3.25%
2.92%
3.82%
6.36%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

(a)
Fund inception date of June 19, 2013.
(b)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.60% and 1.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class- by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d)
The Russell Global Small Cap Index seeks to measure the performance of the small-cap segment of the global equity universe. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(e)
The Russell Global Index seeks to measure the performance of the global equity universe. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016
 
 
The chart shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the graphs above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown in the graphs above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Asia ex Japan
32.0%
North America
26.2%
Europe
22.6%
Japan
6.9%
Africa/Middle East
5.6%
Australia/New Zealand
3.3%
Latin America
2.1%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
1.3%
Total
100.0%
 
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
23.2%
Consumer
22.6%
Industrials
18.8%
Technology
18.7%
Health Care
11.9%
Energy & Materials
3.5%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
1.3%
Total
100.0%
 
Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
2.1%
First Republic Bank
2.0%
Clinigen Group PLC
1.4%
Wix.com, Ltd.
1.2%
Inphi Corp.
1.0%
Skandiabanken ASA
1.0%
Yes Bank, Ltd.
1.0%
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
0.9%
CBL Corp., Ltd.
0.9%
Trilogy International, Ltd.
0.9%
Total
12.4%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016
 
   
6 Months
 
1 Year
Since
Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts – Investor (GGSOX)
4.42%
7.85%
11.37%
2.09%
1.35%
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts – Institutional (GGSYX)
4.60%
8.24%
11.71%
1.84%
1.10%
Russell Global SMID Cap Index(d)
3.00%
4.59%
8.13%
   
Russell Global Index(e)
3.25%
2.92%
8.23%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 
Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

(a)
Fund inception date of September 1, 2015.
(b)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.35% and 1.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through this agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in this agreement or in previous agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d)
The Russell Global SMid Cap Index is designed to measure the performance of small- and mid-cap (SMid) securities and all capitalization securities respectively of issuers located in countries throughout the world representing developed and emerging markets. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(e)
The Russell Global Index seeks to measure the performance of the global equity universe. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016

 
The graphs shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the graphs above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown in the graphs above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
North America
37.8%
Europe
22.5%
Asia ex Japan
20.9%
Japan
7.9%
Africa/Middle East
1.8%
Asia Pacific
1.7%
Latin America
1.4%
Australia/New Zealand
0.5%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
5.5%
Total
100.0%
 
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
26.7%
Consumer
21.1%
Industrials
18.7%
Technology
17.6%
Health Care
6.9%
Energy & Materials
2.0%
Exchange Traded Funds
1.5%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
5.5%
Total
100.0%
 
Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
First Republic Bank
2.7%
Power Integrations, Inc.
2.5%
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
2.4%
Nihon M&A Center, Inc.
2.0%
MEDNAX, Inc.
1.9%
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
1.9%
Stantec, Inc.
1.7%
Knight Transportation, Inc.
1.7%
Yes Bank, Ltd.
1.7%
TransForce, Inc.
1.6%
Total
20.1%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016

   
6 Months
 
1 Year
 
3 Years
 
5 Years
 
Since
Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund – Investor (GPIOX)
5.83%
8.20%
5.06%
12.87%
13.65%
1.63%
1.63%
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund – Institutional (GPIIX)
5.47%
8.38%
5.23%
13.07%
13.85%
1.38%
1.38%
Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Index(d)
3.20%
6.53%
1.87%
6.38%
6.92%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

(a)
Fund inception date of October 17, 2011.
(b)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursements (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.75% and 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class- by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Funds will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d)
The Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Index seeks to measure the performance of the small-cap segment of the global equity universe, excluding companies assigned to the United States. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
 

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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the graphs above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown in the graphs above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.
 

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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Asia ex Japan
35.0%
Europe
28.1%
Japan
12.2%
North America
5.4%
Africa/Middle East
5.1%
Australia/New Zealand
3.3%
Latin America
2.4%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
8.5%
Total
100.0%

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
23.3%
Industrials
20.2%
Technology
17.8%
Consumer
15.2%
Health Care
11.4%
Energy & Materials
3.6%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
8.5%
Total
100.0%

Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Clinigen Group PLC
2.2%
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
2.1%
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
1.2%
Security Bank Corp.
1.2%
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
1.1%
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
1.1%
Irish Residential Properties PLC, REIT
1.1%
Silergy Corp.
1.0%
Sporton International, Inc.
1.0%
M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
1.0%
Total
13.0%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Cumulative Total Return Performance for the periods ended October 31, 2016
 
   
6 Months
 
1 Year
 
Since Inception(a)
Expense Ratio(b)
 
Gross
Net(c)
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts – Investor
5.99%
9.57%
14.27%
1.45%
1.35%
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts – Institutional
6.07%
9.80%
14.47%
1.20%
1.10%
Russell Global ex-U.S. SMID Cap Index(d)
2.35%
4.97%
8.80%
   
Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Index(e)
3.20%
6.53%
9.88%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 60 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-855-377-PEAK (7325).

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.s

(a)
Fund inception date of September 1, 2015.
(b)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(c)
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.35% and 1.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through this agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in this agreement or in previous agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee and expenses was deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017 except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(d)
The Russell Global ex-US SMid Cap Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small- and mid-cap (SMid) segments excluding companies assigned to the United States. The Russell Global ex-US SMid Cap Index is reconstituted annually to accurately reflect the changes in the market over time. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(e)
The Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Index is designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities outside of the U.S. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.


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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Growth of $10,000 for the period ended October 31, 2016
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart shown above represent a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the graphs above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown in the graphs above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.
 

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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Regional Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Europe
31.9%
Asia ex Japan
27.6%
North America
15.2%
Japan
10.3%
Latin America
2.6%
Africa/Middle East
2.3%
Asia Pacific
2.1%
Australia/New Zealand
0.7%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
7.3%
Total
100.0%

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Financials
27.3%
Industrials
20.5%
Consumer
19.7%
Technology
14.5%
Health Care
5.6%
Exchange Traded Funds
2.9%
Energy & Materials
2.2%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets
7.3%
Total
100.0%

Top 10 Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
2.6%
TransForce, Inc.
2.4%
Nihon M&A Center, Inc.
2.3%
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
2.3%
Stantec, Inc.
2.2%
MISUMI Group, Inc.
2.1%
Brembo SpA
2.0%
Aalberts Industries NV
2.0%
Yes Bank, Ltd.
2.0%
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.
1.9%
Total
21.8%

*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period of May 1, 2016 through of October 31, 2016.

Actual Expenses The first line of the 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 under the heading “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 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 mutual 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 redemption fees or exchange fees. 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. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 
Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2016
Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2016
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid
During period
May 1, 2016 -
October 31, 2016(b)
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,101.80
1.75%
$9.27
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,016.38
1.75%
$8.89
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,103.60
1.55%
$8.22
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.39
1.55%
$7.88
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
       
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,065.50
1.98%
$10.31
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,015.22
1.98%
$10.06
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,046.50
1.60%
$8.25
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.14
1.60%
$8.13
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,049.50
1.37%
$7.08
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.30
1.37%
$6.97
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,052.00
1.52%
$7.86
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.54
1.52%
$7.73
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,052.70
1.29%
$6.67
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.70
1.29%
$6.56
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,044.20
1.35%
$6.96
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.40
1.35%
$6.87
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,046.00
1.10%
$5.67
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.66
1.10%
$5.60
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,058.30
1.59%
$8.25
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,017.19
1.59%
$8.08
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,054.70
1.37%
$7.10
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.30
1.37%
$6.97
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,059.90
1.30%
$6.75
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.65
1.30%
$6.61
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,060.70
1.06%
$5.51
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.86
1.06%
$5.40
 
(a)
The Fund's expense ratios have been annualized based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year 184/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
 

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (89.29%)
           
Argentina (0.20%)
           
Globant SA(a)
   
18,287
   
$
795,484
 
                 
Bangladesh (0.54%)
               
Olympic Industries, Ltd.
   
259,657
     
998,808
 
Shasha Denims, Ltd.
   
2,136,956
     
1,148,638
 
             
2,147,446
 
                 
Brazil (1.42%)
               
Atento SA(a)
   
35,792
     
322,128
 
FPC Par Corretora de Seguros SA
   
561,100
     
2,652,568
 
Valid Solucoes e Servicos de Seguranca em Meios de Pagamento e Identificacao SA
   
285,800
     
2,685,195
 
             
5,659,891
 
                 
Chile (0.29%)
               
Forus SA
   
325,019
     
1,171,067
 
                 
China (11.73%)
               
51job, Inc., ADR(a)
   
47,000
     
1,598,000
 
Airtac International Group
   
119,500
     
952,365
 
BBI Life Sciences Corp.(b)
   
9,244,000
     
2,598,387
 
BrightKing Holdings, Ltd.
   
100,000
     
200,903
 
China Lesso Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
3,641,000
     
2,671,286
 
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
   
5,190,000
     
8,110,682
 
Essex Biotechnology, Ltd.
   
4,521,000
     
1,999,475
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
   
15,277,400
     
10,144,814
 
Minth Group, Ltd.
   
550,000
     
1,957,308
 
O2Micro International, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
542,425
     
949,244
 
OnBright Electronics, Inc.
   
462,080
     
3,009,029
 
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H
   
1,846,000
     
1,204,397
 
Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Class H(b)(c)
   
390,800
     
1,864,420
 
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, Ltd.
   
3,440,000
     
825,009
 
Silergy Corp.
   
413,422
     
6,039,374
 
Sinosoft Technology Group, Ltd.
   
2,698,800
     
1,179,662
 
Xiabuxiabu Catering Management China Holdings Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
2,174,500
     
1,317,785
 
             
46,622,140
 
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Colombia (2.02%)
           
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
   
249,678,088
   
$
1,486,387
 
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.(a)
   
1,124,500
     
3,272,295
 
Parex Resources, Inc.(a)
   
284,131
     
3,268,576
 
             
8,027,258
 
                 
Egypt (0.22%)
               
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings PLC(b)(c)
   
320,300
     
880,825
 
                 
Georgia (1.47%)
               
BGEO Group PLC
   
113,297
     
4,099,251
 
Georgia Healthcare Group PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
402,225
     
1,742,826
 
             
5,842,077
 
                 
Greece (0.62%)
               
Sarantis SA
   
223,934
     
2,468,069
 
                 
Hong Kong (3.28%)
               
International Housewares Retail Co., Ltd.
   
8,865,000
     
1,771,731
 
Samsonite International SA
   
231,000
     
726,757
 
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
   
8,940,800
     
8,553,969
 
Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.
   
940,900
     
1,967,804
 
             
13,020,261
 
                 
India (16.12%)
               
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)
   
15,500
     
493,675
 
AIA Engineering, Ltd.
   
81,250
     
1,572,773
 
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
   
184,037
     
4,496,866
 
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.
   
156,000
     
2,505,264
 
City Union Bank, Ltd.
   
1,309,500
     
2,924,422
 
Control Print, Ltd.
   
113,980
     
498,849
 
Cyient, Ltd.
   
411,095
     
3,013,357
 
Dewan Housing Finance Corp., Ltd.
   
332,000
     
1,631,006
 
Dilip Buildcon, Ltd.(a)(b)(c)
   
456,165
     
1,626,612
 
Divi's Laboratories, Ltd.
   
94,500
     
1,811,003
 
Eros International Media, Ltd.(a)
   
310,000
     
904,891
 
Essel Propack, Ltd.
   
502,000
     
1,811,850
 
Hinduja Global Solutions, Ltd.
   
194,500
     
1,629,704
 
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
45,167
     
208,703
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance, Ltd.
   
294,000
     
3,736,932
 
Infinite Computer Solutions India, Ltd.(a)
   
529,500
     
1,917,051
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
India (continued)
           
Inox Wind, Ltd.(a)
   
589,500
   
$
1,874,336
 
Kellton Tech Solutions, Ltd.(a)
   
382,033
     
704,730
 
KoltePatil Developers, Ltd.
   
1,202,415
     
2,284,690
 
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
   
72,583
     
880,301
 
KPIT Technologies, Ltd.
   
824,858
     
1,769,851
 
Kwality, Ltd.
   
793,700
     
1,691,113
 
MBL Infrastructures, Ltd.
   
773,000
     
1,214,712
 
MT Educare, Ltd.
   
825,731
     
1,703,723
 
Poly Medicure, Ltd.
   
91,722
     
548,932
 
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
   
3,690,100
     
5,351,174
 
UFO Moviez India, Ltd.
   
113,382
     
788,232
 
Vaibhav Global, Ltd.(a)
   
251,319
     
1,178,578
 
Vakrangee Software, Ltd.
   
643,500
     
2,429,511
 
Vardhman Textiles, Ltd.
   
25,219
     
432,000
 
Vesuvius India, Ltd.
   
171,200
     
2,985,455
 
WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
146,725
     
4,034,937
 
Yes Bank, Ltd.
   
179,000
     
3,409,996
 
             
64,065,229
 
                 
Indonesia (7.18%)
               
Arwana Citramulia Tbk PT
   
34,009,700
     
1,589,969
 
Astra Graphia Tbk PT
   
8,442,500
     
1,300,538
 
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
13,138,500
     
5,613,668
 
Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk PT
   
56,350,600
     
1,347,439
 
Delfi, Ltd.
   
866,400
     
1,394,959
 
Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk PT
   
1,833,800
     
473,629
 
Indonesia Pondasi Raya Tbk PT
   
15,760,000
     
1,588,320
 
Link Net Tbk PT
   
6,266,000
     
2,401,134
 
Lippo Cikarang Tbk PT(a)
   
3,005,000
     
1,393,336
 
Panin Sekuritas Tbk PT
   
7,155,500
     
2,056,493
 
Selamat Sempurna Tbk PT
   
10,365,600
     
3,614,614
 
Surya Toto Indonesia Tbk PT
   
19,795,000
     
986,109
 
Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk PT
   
17,950,700
     
2,957,848
 
Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Co. Tbk PT(a)
   
5,042,900
     
1,835,820
 
             
28,553,876
 
                 
Malaysia (3.21%)
               
7Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd, Class B
   
1,999,200
     
829,227
 
AEON Credit Service M Bhd
   
631,100
     
2,217,500
 
Berjaya Auto Bhd
   
2,649,600
     
1,440,069
 
Berjaya Food Bhd
   
2,088,084
     
886,005
 
CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd
   
3,838,800
     
1,821,028
 
GHL Systems Bhd(a)
   
717,700
     
143,711
 
Kossan Rubber Industries
   
1,555,600
     
2,503,051
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Malaysia (continued)
           
My EG Services Bhd
   
5,041,600
   
$
2,932,421
 
             
12,773,012
 
                 
Mexico (2.19%)
               
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV
   
367,200
     
2,406,878
 
Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
   
2,566,271
     
4,715,443
 
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV SOFOM ENR
   
532,600
     
1,576,582
 
             
8,698,903
 
                 
Oman (0.70%)
               
Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co.
   
742,026
     
294,845
 
Tethys Oil AB
   
339,923
     
2,474,487
 
             
2,769,332
 
                 
Pakistan (2.77%)
               
Abbott Laboratories Pakistan, Ltd.
   
113,300
     
867,588
 
Akzo Nobel Pakistan, Ltd.
   
422,000
     
840,134
 
Bank Al Habib, Ltd.
   
1,609,000
     
705,934
 
Bata Pakistan, Ltd.
   
11,160
     
432,929
 
DG Khan Cement Co., Ltd.
   
548,500
     
898,431
 
Hum Network, Ltd.
   
7,895,500
     
902,558
 
Kohinoor Textile Mills, Ltd.
   
1,939,451
     
1,649,829
 
Meezan Bank, Ltd.
   
2,317,500
     
1,157,644
 
Pak Elektron, Ltd.
   
1,732,500
     
1,096,368
 
Shell Pakistan, Ltd.
   
208,400
     
803,593
 
Systems, Ltd.
   
2,181,500
     
1,646,325
 
             
11,001,333
 
                 
Peru (0.56%)
               
Credicorp, Ltd.
   
14,850
     
2,207,898
 
                 
Philippines (6.06%)
               
Concepcion Industrial Corp.
   
3,603,660
     
4,614,114
 
Holcim Philippines, Inc.
   
1,193,500
     
409,151
 
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
   
29,784,000
     
2,915,507
 
PepsiCola Products Philippines, Inc.
   
36,075,000
     
2,316,965
 
Puregold Price Club, Inc.
   
3,531,100
     
2,971,600
 
Robinsons Land Corp.
   
3,948,600
     
2,523,810
 
Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.
   
1,267,000
     
2,022,595
 
Security Bank Corp.
   
1,383,600
     
6,297,598
 
             
24,071,340
 
                 
Poland (0.55%)
               
PGS Software SA
   
22,864
     
72,207
 
Wawel SA
   
3,914
     
866,951
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Poland (continued)
           
Work Service SA(a)
   
432,107
   
$
1,239,075
 
             
2,178,233
 
                 
Russia (0.87%)
               
MD Medical Group Investments PLC, GDR(b)
   
146,700
     
1,362,843
 
TCS Group Holding GDR PLC(b)
   
231,400
     
2,094,170
 
             
3,457,013
 
                 
South Africa (6.72%)
               
ARB Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,134,108
     
529,888
 
Blue Label Telecoms, Ltd.
   
1,960,723
     
2,966,441
 
Cartrack Holdings, Ltd.
   
2,627,200
     
2,143,261
 
Clicks Group, Ltd.
   
230,700
     
2,147,240
 
Comair, Ltd.
   
6,720,142
     
2,043,392
 
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
   
335,124
     
3,974,141
 
Interwaste Holdings, Ltd.(a)
   
15,918,682
     
1,121,554
 
Invicta Holdings, Ltd.
   
320,282
     
1,320,677
 
Italtile, Ltd.
   
1,502,579
     
1,621,398
 
MiX Telematics, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
   
218,036
     
1,371,446
 
Mr. Price Group, Ltd.
   
109,200
     
1,244,923
 
OneLogix Group, Ltd.(a)
   
2,142,622
     
478,301
 
Super Group, Ltd.(a)
   
389,780
     
1,150,514
 
Transaction Capital, Ltd.
   
4,689,040
     
4,593,842
 
             
26,707,018
 
                 
South Korea (4.53%)
               
DGB Financial Group, Inc.
   
241,000
     
2,021,936
 
HyLok Corp.
   
157,743
     
3,143,142
 
Interpark Holdings Corp.
   
265,500
     
1,158,989
 
ISC Co., Ltd.
   
182,857
     
2,812,570
 
Koh Young Technology, Inc.
   
32,744
     
1,282,002
 
Kolao Holdings
   
181,000
     
1,392,004
 
Mando Corp.
   
6,500
     
1,525,235
 
Vitzrocell Co., Ltd.
   
404,141
     
3,832,143
 
Wins Co., Ltd.
   
82,912
     
836,909
 
             
18,004,930
 
                 
Sri Lanka (2.29%)
               
Hatton National Bank PLC
   
1,002,391
     
1,532,391
 
Hemas Holdings PLC
   
3,804,326
     
2,752,284
 
Lanka Hospital Corp. PLC
   
1,640,200
     
781,840
 
Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC
   
3,593,775
     
2,891,543
 
Sampath Bank PLC
   
657,838
     
1,156,443
 
             
9,114,501
 
                 
Switzerland (0.28%)
               
Wizz Air Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
61,200
     
1,131,873
 

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Taiwan (8.97%)
           
ASPEED Technology, Inc.
   
167,929
   
$
2,421,221
 
Cub Elecparts, Inc.
   
122,073
     
1,121,799
 
Dr. Wu Skincare Co., Ltd.
   
321,000
     
2,197,132
 
I Yuan Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
   
307,000
     
1,162,529
 
Materials Analysis Technology, Inc.
   
1,191,000
     
3,011,703
 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
   
577,000
     
2,166,664
 
Polytronics Technology Corp.
   
646,000
     
1,228,234
 
Sinmag Equipment Corp.
   
1,038,133
     
4,868,690
 
Sitronix Technology Corp.
   
1,406,000
     
5,212,770
 
Solidwizard Technology Co., Ltd.
   
646,000
     
1,862,822
 
Sporton International, Inc.
   
1,153,978
     
5,521,688
 
Test Research, Inc.
   
1,990,000
     
2,522,380
 
Topoint Technology Co., Ltd.
   
1,391,000
     
877,158
 
UDE Corp.
   
1,524,000
     
1,482,589
 
             
35,657,379
 
                 
Thailand (1.43%)
               
Ananda Development PCL
   
25,863,800
     
3,650,751
 
Premier Marketing PCL
   
4,566,900
     
1,207,053
 
Thaire Life Assurnce(a)
   
2,868,000
     
811,292
 
             
5,669,096
 
                 
Turkey (0.75%)
               
EGE Seramik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS(a)
   
1,167,186
     
1,308,923
 
Pinar SUT Mamulleri Sanayii AS
   
335,346
     
1,671,176
 
             
2,980,099
 
                 
United Arab Emirates (0.25%)
               
Aramex PJSC
   
1,018,125
     
981,272
 
                 
United States (0.64%)
               
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
   
53,650
     
2,532,280
 
                 
Vietnam (1.43%)
               
DHG Pharmaceutical JSC
   
45,000
     
198,562
 
FPT Corp.
   
155,250
     
302,530
 
Nui Nho Stone JSC
   
245,660
     
1,021,245
 
PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Services JSC(a)
   
1,092,500
     
1,186,808
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Vietnam (continued)
           
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC
   
467,506
   
$
2,973,877
 
             
5,683,022
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(Cost $336,780,752)
           
354,872,157
 
                 
RIGHTS (0.01%)
               
Taiwan (0.01%)
               
Materials Analysis, Strike Price 71.50 TWD (expiring 11/17/16)(a)
   
148,968
     
39,181
 
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS
               
(Cost $0)
           
39,181
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (89.30%)
               
(Cost $336,780,752)
         
$
354,911,338
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (10.70%)
           
42,514,887
 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
397,426,225
 

 
(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $15,322,119, representing 3.86% of net assets.
(c)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $8,773,044, representing 2.21% of net assets.
 
Currency Abbreviations:
TWD - New Taiwan Dollar
 
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Portfolio of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (94.93%)
           
Australia (2.61%)
           
Beacon Lighting Group, Ltd.
   
79,100
   
$
101,991
 
CTI Logistics, Ltd.
   
158,141
     
99,847
 
Greencross, Ltd.
   
46,500
     
246,900
 
Lycopodium, Ltd.
   
109,426
     
224,749
 
Medical Developments International, Ltd.
   
15,057
     
60,476
 
Reject Shop, Ltd.
   
21,835
     
124,076
 
 
           
858,039
 
 
               
Bangladesh (0.11%)
               
Shasha Denims, Ltd.
   
69,200
     
37,196
 
 
               
Brazil (0.89%)
               
FPC Par Corretora de Seguros SA
   
61,700
     
291,683
 
 
               
Britain (6.53%)
               
AB Dynamics PLC
   
32,300
     
182,851
 
Arrow Global Group PLC
   
45,919
     
168,474
 
Bioventix PLC
   
7,799
     
131,257
 
City of London Investment Group PLC
   
18,400
     
85,244
 
Clinigen Group PLC
   
18,900
     
171,189
 
dotdigital group PLC
   
215,000
     
137,501
 
IDOX PLC
   
92,000
     
69,676
 
Morses Club PLC
   
64,438
     
95,435
 
Motorpoint Group PLC(a)(b)
   
36,300
     
61,759
 
On the Beach Group PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
33,000
     
87,954
 
Oxford Immunotec Global PLC(a)
   
25,394
     
326,567
 
Premier Asset Management Group PLC(a)
   
106,200
     
170,286
 
Premier Technical Services Group PLC
   
76,800
     
70,033
 
River & Mercantile Group PLC
   
23,400
     
62,582
 
S&U PLC
   
3,000
     
89,046
 
Sanne Group PLC
   
17,913
     
115,109
 
Tracsis PLC
   
19,300
     
125,203
 
 
           
2,150,166
 
 
               
Canada (1.88%)
               
Biosyent, Inc.(a)
   
40,193
     
254,708
 
Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
55,300
     
199,959
 
DIRTT Environmental Solutions(a)
   
26,900
     
99,073
 
Sandvine Corp.
   
29,900
     
67,098
 
 
           
620,838
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
China (2.94%)
           
BBI Life Sciences Corp.(b)
   
716,000
   
$
201,260
 
BrightKing Holdings, Ltd.
   
20,000
     
40,181
 
Essex Bio-technology, Ltd.
   
220,000
     
97,298
 
O2Micro International, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
96,300
     
168,525
 
On-Bright Electronics, Inc.
   
51,600
     
336,015
 
Xiabuxiabu Catering Management China Holdings Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
206,500
     
125,143
 
 
           
968,422
 
 
               
Colombia (1.05%)
               
Amerisur Resources PLC(a)
   
194,100
     
70,680
 
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
   
20,370,422
     
121,269
 
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.(a)
   
52,375
     
152,411
 
 
           
344,360
 
 
               
France (5.44%)
               
1000mercis
   
1,800
     
79,137
 
Esker SA
   
6,700
     
303,758
 
Infotel SA
   
8,700
     
352,411
 
Medicrea International(a)
   
16,100
     
99,327
 
MGI Digital Graphic Technology(a)
   
4,300
     
165,495
 
Neurones
   
7,600
     
187,715
 
Tessi SA
   
850
     
129,615
 
Thermador Groupe
   
1,614
     
139,527
 
Wavestone
   
3,737
     
335,444
 
 
           
1,792,429
 
 
               
Georgia (1.02%)
               
Georgia Healthcare Group PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
40,300
     
174,618
 
TBC Bank Group PLC(a)
   
10,300
     
162,507
 
 
           
337,125
 
 
               
Germany (1.63%)
               
Nexus AG
   
6,200
     
127,477
 
publity AG
   
6,900
     
233,370
 
Softing AG
   
13,235
     
177,250
 
 
           
538,097
 
 
               
Greece (0.89%)
               
Sarantis SA
   
26,700
     
294,272
 
 
               
Greenland (0.42%)
               
GronlandsBANKEN A/S
   
1,552
     
138,576
 
 
               
Hong Kong (1.26%)
               
International Housewares Retail Co., Ltd.
   
1,100,000
     
219,842
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Portfolio of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Hong Kong (continued)
           
TK Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
718,000
   
$
194,416
 
 
           
414,258
 
 
               
India (8.32%)
               
City Union Bank, Ltd.
   
117,500
     
262,405
 
Cyient, Ltd.
   
10,140
     
74,327
 
Eros International Media, Ltd.(a)
   
48,000
     
140,112
 
Essel Propack, Ltd.
   
31,522
     
113,771
 
Igarashi Motors India, Ltd.
   
18,000
     
217,742
 
Kolte-Patil Developers, Ltd.
   
87,578
     
166,405
 
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
   
21,967
     
266,420
 
KPIT Technologies, Ltd.
   
36,000
     
77,243
 
Kwality, Ltd.
   
41,500
     
88,423
 
MBL Infrastructures, Ltd.
   
54,500
     
85,643
 
MT Educare, Ltd.
   
50,500
     
104,196
 
Persistent Systems, Ltd.
   
10,500
     
101,374
 
Poly Medicure, Ltd.
   
12,573
     
75,246
 
Somany Ceramics, Ltd.
   
13,033
     
128,815
 
Tata Investment Corp., Ltd.
   
18,400
     
161,942
 
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
   
328,000
     
475,647
 
UFO Moviez India, Ltd.
   
7,375
     
51,271
 
Vesuvius India, Ltd.
   
8,570
     
149,447
 
 
           
2,740,429
 
 
               
Indonesia (3.57%)
               
Arwana Citramulia Tbk PT
   
2,475,100
     
115,712
 
Astra Graphia Tbk PT
   
1,179,700
     
181,729
 
Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk PT
   
2,910,700
     
69,600
 
BFI Finance Indonesia Tbk PT
   
746,000
     
194,390
 
Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk PT
   
634,500
     
163,877
 
Lippo Cikarang Tbk PT(a)
   
102,300
     
47,434
 
Panin Sekuritas Tbk PT
   
272,700
     
78,374
 
Selamat Sempurna Tbk PT
   
473,600
     
165,150
 
Surya Toto Indonesia Tbk PT
   
3,180,000
     
158,415
 
 
           
1,174,681
 
 
               
Ireland (0.95%)
               
Irish Residential Properties PLC, REIT
   
241,800
     
311,887
 
 
               
Israel (0.29%)
               
Camtek, Ltd.(a)
   
33,100
     
95,990
 
 
               
Italy (0.40%)
               
Banca Sistema SpA(b)(c)
   
50,715
     
133,057
 
 
               
Japan (13.41%)
               
AIT Corp.
   
18,900
     
167,247
 
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Japan (continued)
           
Amiyaki Tei Co., Ltd.
   
5,500
   
$
203,228
 
Anest Iwata Corp.
   
16,200
     
163,282
 
Anshin Guarantor Service Co., Ltd.
   
3,900
     
87,357
 
AP Company Co., Ltd.(a)
   
9,500
     
64,227
 
ARCLAND SERVICE Co., Ltd.
   
4,000
     
118,814
 
Central Automotive Products, Ltd.
   
13,000
     
112,558
 
CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
13,300
     
197,845
 
eGuarantee, Inc.
   
9,800
     
261,470
 
Encourage Technologies Co., Ltd.
   
4,000
     
56,947
 
Future Architect, Inc.
   
41,000
     
273,672
 
GCA Savvian Corp.
   
33,600
     
251,511
 
Hard Off Corp. Co., Ltd.
   
44,400
     
487,312
 
Interworks, Inc.
   
6,800
     
74,050
 
M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd.(a)
   
21,200
     
521,358
 
Monogatari Corp.
   
1,300
     
59,812
 
Naigai Trans Line, Ltd.
   
10,800
     
105,662
 
Prestige International, Inc.
   
44,000
     
331,878
 
Quick Co., Ltd.
   
15,300
     
155,086
 
Syuppin Co., Ltd.
   
51,500
     
564,747
 
Trancom Co., Ltd.
   
2,700
     
157,309
 
 
           
4,415,372
 
 
               
Malaysia (1.12%)
               
AEON Credit Service M Bhd
   
45,800
     
160,928
 
Berjaya Food Bhd
   
201,300
     
85,415
 
Health Management International, Ltd.
   
298,800
     
123,493
 
 
           
369,836
 
 
               
Mexico (0.42%)
               
Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
   
75,700
     
139,096
 
 
               
Netherlands (0.30%)
               
Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(c)
   
3,100
     
98,347
 
 
               
New Zealand (2.35%)
               
CBL Corp., Ltd.
   
75,436
     
203,370
 
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, Ltd.
   
39,920
     
150,727
 
Trilogy International, Ltd.
   
172,600
     
419,649
 
 
           
773,746
 
 
               
Norway (2.28%)
               
Medistim ASA
   
25,862
     
212,847
 
Multiconsult ASA(b)(c)
   
19,400
     
254,758
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
37


Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Portfolio of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Norway (continued)
           
Skandiabanken ASA(a)(b)(c)
   
37,900
   
$
282,105
 
 
           
749,710
 
 
               
Oman (0.37%)
               
Tethys Oil AB
   
16,900
     
123,024
 
 
               
Philippines (1.12%)
               
Concepcion Industrial Corp.
   
122,900
     
157,361
 
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
   
1,105,000
     
108,167
 
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
   
1,624,000
     
104,303
 
 
           
369,831
 
 
               
Poland (0.43%)
               
PGS Software SA
   
45,050
     
142,272
 
 
               
Singapore (0.90%)
               
CSE Global, Ltd.
   
171,600
     
50,570
 
Riverstone Holdings, Ltd.
   
372,800
     
245,184
 
 
           
295,754
 
 
               
South Africa (2.24%)
               
ARB Holdings, Ltd.
   
400,143
     
186,959
 
Cartrack Holdings, Ltd.
   
178,400
     
145,538
 
City Lodge Hotels, Ltd.
   
7,300
     
78,924
 
MiX Telematics, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
   
23,575
     
148,287
 
Transaction Capital, Ltd.
   
181,107
     
177,430
 
 
           
737,138
 
 
               
South Korea (2.25%)
               
Hy-Lok Corp.
   
10,550
     
210,216
 
InBody Co., Ltd.
   
2,900
     
83,762
 
ISC Co., Ltd.
   
11,855
     
182,345
 
Koh Young Technology, Inc.
   
2,650
     
103,754
 
Vitzrocell Co., Ltd.
   
9,317
     
88,346
 
Wins Co., Ltd.
   
7,100
     
71,667
 
 
           
740,090
 
 
               
Sri Lanka (1.08%)
               
Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC
   
267,000
     
214,827
 
Sampath Bank PLC
   
80,421
     
141,376
 
 
           
356,203
 
 
               
Sweden (3.34%)
               
Bufab Holding AB
   
27,400
     
227,521
 
HIQ International AB
   
25,200
     
156,939
 
Moberg Pharma AB(a)
   
50,900
     
276,136
 
Odd Molly International AB
   
34,826
     
163,100
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Sweden (continued)
           
Vitec Software Group AB, Class B
   
35,500
   
$
275,128
 
 
           
1,098,824
 
 
               
Taiwan (4.82%)
               
ASPEED Technology, Inc.
   
14,000
     
201,854
 
Dr. Wu Skincare Co., Ltd.
   
44,100
     
301,849
 
I Yuan Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
   
29,000
     
109,815
 
Materials Analysis Technology, Inc.
   
42,000
     
106,206
 
Sinmag Equipment Corp.
   
34,000
     
159,455
 
Sitronix Technology Corp.
   
66,000
     
244,696
 
Solidwizard Technology Co., Ltd.
   
49,000
     
141,298
 
Sporton International, Inc.
   
24,239
     
115,982
 
Tung Thih Electronic Co., Ltd.
   
10,000
     
146,399
 
UDE Corp.
   
60,000
     
58,370
 
 
           
1,585,924
 
 
               
Thailand (1.76%)
               
Ananda Development PCL
   
4,112,000
     
580,421
 
 
               
Turkey (0.97%)
               
EGE Seramik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS(a)
   
172,000
     
192,887
 
Pinar SUT Mamulleri Sanayii AS
   
25,500
     
127,078
 
 
           
319,965
 
 
               
United States (14.56%)
               
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
16,775
     
135,877
 
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
7,600
     
130,340
 
Bank of Marin Bancorp
   
2,575
     
130,681
 
BG Staffing, Inc.
   
12,450
     
177,537
 
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.(a) 
32,550
     
74,865
 
Chase Corp.
   
1,125
     
76,894
 
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.
   
900
     
163,809
 
Entellus Medical, Inc.(a)
   
7,177
     
146,770
 
ePlus, Inc.(a)
   
1,082
     
99,057
 
Escalade, Inc.
   
18,275
     
222,041
 
Evolution Petroleum Corp.
   
19,275
     
148,417
 
FormFactor, Inc.(a)
   
5,975
     
53,626
 
Health Insurance Innovations, Inc., Class A(a) 
8,636
     
48,362
 
Hennessy Advisors, Inc.
   
2,584
     
74,626
 
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a)
   
4,220
     
163,947
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Portfolio of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
United States (continued)
           
Hingham Institution for Savings
   
1,715
   
$
246,017
 
Inphi Corp.(a)
   
4,125
     
153,037
 
iRadimed Corp.(a)
   
5,654
     
53,430
 
K2M Group Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
5,450
     
93,031
 
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
   
1,000
     
24,050
 
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
   
8,750
     
183,225
 
LGI Homes, Inc.(a)
   
3,600
     
107,136
 
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(a)
   
16,536
     
242,583
 
Mastech Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
3,541
     
26,186
 
MCBC Holdings, Inc.
   
12,925
     
143,984
 
OTC Markets Group, Inc., Class A
   
8,025
     
152,475
 
Reis, Inc.
   
4,375
     
85,969
 
Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings
   
4,085
     
67,403
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
30,960
     
284,832
 
STAAR Surgical Co.(a)
   
15,175
     
128,229
 
Transcat, Inc.(a)
   
15,166
     
159,243
 
Trecora Resources(a)
   
16,100
     
165,025
 
TriMas Corp.(a)
   
5,900
     
105,905
 
Vascular Solutions, Inc.(a)
   
4,938
     
225,173
 
Veracyte, Inc.(a)
   
41,750
     
303,105
 
 
           
4,796,887
 
 
               
Vietnam (1.01%)
               
Binh Minh Plastics JSC
   
20,000
     
180,800
 
Traphaco JSC
   
29,500
     
153,295
 
 
           
334,095
 
 
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $28,362,384)
           
31,268,040
 
 
               
RIGHTS (0.02%)
               
New Zealand (0.01%)
               
Restaurant Brands NZ, Strike Price 4.70 NZD (expiring 11/09/16)(a)
   
7,751
     
3,215
 
 
               
Taiwan (0.01%)
               
Materials Analysis, Strike Price 71.50 TWD (expiring 11/17/16)(a)
   
6,046
     
1,590
 
 
               
TOTAL RIGHTS
               
(Cost $0)
           
4,805
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (94.95%)
(Cost $28,362,384)
 
$
31,272,845
 
         
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (5.05%)
   
1,664,041
 
         
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
 
$
32,936,886
 

(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.  The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $1,320,655, representing 4.01% of net assets.
(c)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $1,155,982, representing 3.51% of net assets.

Currency Abbreviations:
NZD - New Zealand Dollar
TWD - New Taiwan Dollar

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Portfolio of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (98.29%)
           
Argentina (0.30%)
           
Globant SA(a)
   
43,825
   
$
1,906,388
 
                 
Australia (1.54%)
               
CTI Logistics, Ltd.
   
1,502,587
     
948,705
 
Greencross, Ltd.
   
544,716
     
2,892,270
 
Magellan Financial Group, Ltd.
   
240,964
     
3,902,484
 
Reject Shop, Ltd.
   
346,971
     
1,971,638
 
             
9,715,097
 
                 
Austria (1.23%)
               
Palfinger AG
   
255,283
     
7,734,541
 
                 
Belgium (1.39%)
               
Melexis NV
   
133,935
     
8,778,993
 
                 
Brazil (0.61%)
               
FPC Par Corretora de Seguros SA
   
440,200
     
2,081,021
 
Valid Solucoes e Servicos de Seguranca em Meios de Pagamento e Identificacao SA
   
190,100
     
1,786,058
 
             
3,867,079
 
                 
Britain (7.28%)
               
Abcam PLC
   
213,853
     
2,279,897
 
Alliance Pharma PLC
   
631,130
     
349,558
 
Arrow Global Group PLC
   
851,517
     
3,124,167
 
B&M European Value Retail SA
   
487,700
     
1,400,433
 
Clinigen Group PLC
   
1,439,976
     
13,042,734
 
Diploma PLC
   
169,900
     
1,949,604
 
EMIS Group PLC
   
378,117
     
3,871,451
 
Motorpoint Group PLC(a)(b)
   
740,200
     
1,259,347
 
On the Beach Group PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
359,200
     
957,362
 
Oxford Immunotec Global PLC(a)
   
233,505
     
3,002,874
 
River & Mercantile Group PLC
   
477,200
     
1,276,243
 
RPS Group PLC
   
1,687,239
     
3,495,320
 
Sanne Group PLC
   
506,450
     
3,254,450
 
Secure Trust Bank PLC
   
83,800
     
2,430,939
 
Ted Baker PLC
   
51,200
     
1,551,054
 
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC
   
114,450
     
2,602,814
 
             
45,848,247
 
                 
Canada (1.71%)
               
Biosyent, Inc.(a)
   
228,700
     
1,449,303
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Canada (continued)
           
Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
709,900
   
$
2,566,924
 
DIRTT Environmental Solutions(a)
   
163,200
     
601,065
 
Richelieu Hardware, Ltd.
   
197,365
     
3,794,858
 
Stantec, Inc.
   
107,428
     
2,389,958
 
             
10,802,108
 
                 
China (5.89%)
               
BBI Life Sciences Corp.(b)
   
10,839,500
     
3,046,864
 
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
   
3,009,000
     
4,702,320
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
   
23,588,400
     
15,663,655
 
O2Micro International, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
905,240
     
1,584,170
 
On-Bright Electronics, Inc.
   
793,080
     
5,164,476
 
Silergy Corp.
   
376,852
     
5,505,150
 
Xiabuxiabu Catering Management China Holdings Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
2,362,000
     
1,431,414
 
             
37,098,049
 
                 
Colombia (0.98%)
               
Amerisur Resources PLC(a)
   
3,109,700
     
1,132,367
 
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.(a)
   
775,950
     
2,258,014
 
Parex Resources, Inc.(a)
   
244,100
     
2,808,069
 
             
6,198,450
 
                 
Egypt (0.06%)
               
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings PLC(b)(c)
   
131,600
     
361,900
 
                 
France (2.12%)
               
Alten SA
   
17,853
     
1,276,035
 
Esker SA
   
30,047
     
1,362,243
 
Infotel SA
   
34,520
     
1,398,301
 
Medicrea International(a)
   
167,370
     
1,032,565
 
MGI Digital Graphic Technology(a)
   
43,650
     
1,679,963
 
Neurones
   
45,508
     
1,124,020
 
Tessi SA
   
8,710
     
1,328,175
 
Thermador Groupe
   
15,290
     
1,321,787
 
Wavestone
   
31,626
     
2,838,846
 
             
13,361,935
 
                 
Georgia (0.78%)
               
BGEO Group PLC
   
135,200
     
4,891,734
 
                 
Germany (3.34%)
               
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC(a)
   
677,000
     
3,232,820
 
Nexus AG
   
129,290
     
2,658,314
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Germany (continued)
           
Norma Group SE
   
76,768
   
$
3,532,686
 
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG(a)
   
170,194
     
3,518,018
 
publity AG
   
90,700
     
3,067,627
 
Softing AG
   
100,854
     
1,350,693
 
Wirecard AG
   
77,685
     
3,685,320
 
             
21,045,478
 
                 
Hong Kong (1.83%)
               
International Housewares Retail Co., Ltd.
   
11,549,000
     
2,308,147
 
Samsonite International SA
   
552,200
     
1,737,295
 
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
   
5,334,000
     
5,103,220
 
Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,135,483
     
2,374,756
 
             
11,523,418
 
                 
India (9.06%)
               
AIA Engineering, Ltd.
   
38,400
     
743,317
 
Ajanta Pharma, Ltd.
   
43,667
     
1,334,859
 
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
   
230,131
     
5,623,154
 
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.
   
302,750
     
4,861,978
 
City Union Bank, Ltd.
   
1,356,267
     
3,028,864
 
Cyient, Ltd.
   
359,116
     
2,632,347
 
Divi's Laboratories, Ltd.
   
275,500
     
5,279,697
 
Eros International Media, Ltd.(a)
   
336,000
     
980,785
 
Essel Propack, Ltd.
   
186,695
     
673,831
 
Hinduja Global Solutions, Ltd.
   
226,600
     
1,898,668
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance, Ltd.
   
334,000
     
4,245,358
 
Kellton Tech Solutions, Ltd.(a)
   
93,500
     
172,478
 
Kolte-Patil Developers, Ltd.
   
665,669
     
1,264,827
 
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
   
9,041
     
109,651
 
KPIT Technologies, Ltd.
   
645,850
     
1,385,764
 
MBL Infrastructures, Ltd.
   
470,500
     
739,356
 
MT Educare, Ltd.
   
587,689
     
1,212,574
 
Persistent Systems, Ltd.
   
127,700
     
1,232,898
 
Poly Medicure, Ltd.
   
44,637
     
267,141
 
Tata Investment Corp., Ltd.
   
169,637
     
1,493,006
 
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
   
1,804,205
     
2,616,356
 
UFO Moviez India, Ltd.
   
134,815
     
937,234
 
Vaibhav Global, Ltd.(a)
   
158,363
     
742,654
 
Vakrangee Software, Ltd.
   
633,000
     
2,389,868
 
Vesuvius India, Ltd.
   
53,365
     
930,600
 
WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
169,400
     
4,658,500
 
Yes Bank, Ltd.
   
295,500
     
5,629,351
 
             
57,085,116
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Indonesia (2.87%)
           
Arwana Citramulia Tbk PT
   
41,549,800
   
$
1,942,472
 
Astra Graphia Tbk PT
   
8,201,900
     
1,263,475
 
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
2,251,000
     
2,104,706
 
Delfi, Ltd.
   
1,572,400
     
2,531,663
 
Panin Sekuritas Tbk PT
   
4,960,800
     
1,425,736
 
Selamat Sempurna Tbk PT
   
14,442,000
     
5,036,105
 
Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk PT
   
15,553,000
     
2,562,764
 
Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Co. Tbk PT(a)
   
3,254,500
     
1,184,770
 
             
18,051,691
 
                 
Ireland (0.29%)
               
Irish Residential Properties PLC, REIT
   
1,396,146
     
1,800,828
 
                 
Israel (0.57%)
               
Wix.com, Ltd.(a)
   
89,625
     
3,585,000
 
                 
Italy (0.76%)
               
Brembo SpA
   
77,308
     
4,777,893
 
                 
Japan (9.01%)
               
AIT Corp.
   
327,500
     
2,898,064
 
Amiyaki Tei Co., Ltd.
   
63,400
     
2,342,662
 
Anest Iwata Corp.
   
251,100
     
2,530,873
 
AP Company Co., Ltd.(a)
   
83,400
     
563,847
 
ARCLAND SERVICE Co., Ltd.
   
61,600
     
1,829,732
 
Century Tokyo Leasing Corp.
   
42,100
     
1,487,370
 
CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
148,120
     
2,203,368
 
CyberAgent, Inc.
   
90,800
     
2,645,123
 
eGuarantee, Inc.
   
84,300
     
2,249,179
 
Future Architect, Inc.
   
411,800
     
2,748,737
 
GCA Savvian Corp.
   
389,000
     
2,911,843
 
Hard Off Corp. Co., Ltd.
   
264,700
     
2,905,213
 
M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd.(a)
   
143,000
     
3,516,706
 
MISUMI Group, Inc.
   
219,400
     
4,010,583
 
Monogatari Corp.
   
50,300
     
2,314,270
 
Naigai Trans Line, Ltd.
   
55,300
     
541,030
 
Prestige International, Inc.
   
555,800
     
4,192,217
 
Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
33,600
     
2,175,493
 
SK Kaken Co., Ltd.
   
22,000
     
2,292,934
 
Suruga Bank, Ltd.
   
67,500
     
1,650,973
 
Syuppin Co., Ltd.
   
197,500
     
2,165,777
 
Trancom Co., Ltd.
   
113,370
     
6,605,232
 
             
56,781,226
 
                 
Luxembourg (0.95%)
               
Grand City Properties SA
   
116,300
     
2,043,332
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Portfolio of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Luxembourg (continued)
           
L'Occitane International SA
   
1,897,753
   
$
3,920,032
 
             
5,963,364
 
                 
Malaysia (0.71%)
               
AEON Credit Service M Bhd
   
559,480
     
1,965,849
 
Berjaya Auto Bhd
   
24,600
     
13,370
 
My EG Services Bhd
   
4,284,400
     
2,491,999
 
             
4,471,218
 
                 
Mexico (0.85%)
               
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV
   
383,034
     
2,510,665
 
Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
   
1,537,649
     
2,825,382
 
             
5,336,047
 
                 
Netherlands (0.57%)
               
Aalberts Industries NV
   
83,222
     
2,628,797
 
Arcadis NV
   
72,221
     
951,367
 
             
3,580,164
 
                 
New Zealand (1.23%)
               
CBL Corp., Ltd.
   
661,082
     
1,782,229
 
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, Ltd.
   
855,000
     
3,228,247
 
Trilogy International, Ltd.
   
1,115,098
     
2,711,182
 
             
7,721,658
 
                 
Norway (1.33%)
               
Medistim ASA
   
152,700
     
1,256,737
 
Multiconsult ASA(b)(c)
   
113,000
     
1,483,900
 
Skandiabanken ASA(a)(b)(c)
   
761,300
     
5,666,662
 
             
8,407,299
 
                 
Oman (0.25%)
               
Tethys Oil AB
   
218,000
     
1,586,942
 
                 
Peru (0.25%)
               
Credicorp, Ltd.
   
10,625
     
1,579,725
 
                 
Philippines (1.67%)
               
Concepcion Industrial Corp.
   
1,126,700
     
1,442,623
 
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
   
15,321,000
     
1,499,748
 
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
   
29,394,900
     
1,887,927
 
Security Bank Corp.
   
1,244,640
     
5,665,107
 
             
10,495,405
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Poland (0.14%)
           
Wawel SA
   
3,856
   
$
854,104
 
                 
Singapore (0.60%)
               
CSE Global, Ltd.
   
4,531,250
     
1,335,355
 
Riverstone Holdings, Ltd.
   
3,729,200
     
2,452,627
 
             
3,787,982
 
                 
South Africa (1.99%)
               
Cartrack Holdings, Ltd.
   
4,257,400
     
3,473,173
 
City Lodge Hotels, Ltd.
   
95,882
     
1,036,631
 
Clicks Group, Ltd.
   
246,349
     
2,292,893
 
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
   
167,000
     
1,980,406
 
Italtile, Ltd.
   
1,177,166
     
1,270,253
 
MiX Telematics, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
   
127,000
     
798,830
 
Super Group, Ltd.(a)
   
567,307
     
1,674,521
 
             
12,526,707
 
                 
South Korea (1.45%)
               
Hy-Lok Corp.
   
242,907
     
4,840,096
 
ISC Co., Ltd.
   
144,103
     
2,216,485
 
Koh Young Technology, Inc.
   
53,781
     
2,105,649
 
             
9,162,230
 
                 
Sweden (2.53%)
               
AddTech AB, Class B
   
182,127
     
2,591,113
 
Beijer Alma AB
   
89,576
     
2,067,791
 
Bufab Holding AB
   
394,510
     
3,275,881
 
HIQ International AB
   
116,092
     
722,992
 
Indutrade AB
   
154,800
     
2,877,601
 
Moberg Pharma AB(a)
   
329,880
     
1,789,620
 
Nibe Industrier AB, Class B
   
352,000
     
2,618,911
 
             
15,943,909
 
                 
Switzerland (1.48%)
               
Leonteq AG
   
13,900
     
801,369
 
Luxoft Holding, Inc.(a)
   
35,900
     
1,902,700
 
VZ Holding AG
   
19,575
     
5,796,044
 
Wizz Air Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
43,700
     
808,216
 
             
9,308,329
 
                 
Taiwan (2.75%)
               
ASPEED Technology, Inc.
   
183,237
     
2,641,934
 
Cub Elecparts, Inc.
   
292,473
     
2,687,702
 
Dr. Wu Skincare Co., Ltd.
   
92,500
     
633,130
 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
   
441,000
     
1,655,977
 
Sinmag Equipment Corp.
   
330,842
     
1,551,600
 
Sporton International, Inc.
   
725,990
     
3,473,802
 
Tung Thih Electronic Co., Ltd.
   
216,000
     
3,162,228
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Taiwan (continued)
           
UDE Corp.
   
1,574,000
   
$
1,531,230
 
             
17,337,603
 
                 
Thailand (0.79%)
               
Ananda Development PCL
   
23,099,000
     
3,260,492
 
Premier Marketing PCL
   
6,383,700
     
1,687,241
 
             
4,947,733
 
                 
Turkey (0.16%)
               
EGE Seramik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS(a)
   
928,419
     
1,041,162
 
 
               
United Arab Emirates (0.18%)
               
Aramex PJSC
   
1,162,100
     
1,120,035
 
                 
United States (26.38%)
               
Alamo Group, Inc.
   
27,000
     
1,752,840
 
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
196,550
     
1,592,055
 
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
   
43,025
     
1,590,204
 
BG Staffing, Inc.
   
52,149
     
743,645
 
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.(a)
   
488,325
     
1,123,147
 
Coupa Software, Inc.(a)
   
550
     
13,750
 
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.
   
30,334
     
5,521,091
 
Dril-Quip, Inc.(a)
   
26,125
     
1,240,937
 
Entellus Medical, Inc.(a)
   
8,275
     
169,224
 
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)
   
67,475
     
4,343,366
 
Escalade, Inc.
   
125,635
     
1,526,465
 
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
56,050
     
2,467,881
 
Fastenal Co.
   
44,500
     
1,734,610
 
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
   
87,700
     
4,139,440
 
First Republic Bank
   
199,225
     
14,828,317
 
Genpact, Ltd.(a)
   
89,025
     
2,046,685
 
Gentex Corp.
   
265,325
     
4,486,646
 
Health Insurance Innovations, Inc., Class A(a)
   
67,475
     
377,860
 
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a)
   
57,750
     
2,243,587
 
Hingham Institution for Savings
   
14,600
     
2,094,370
 
Home BancShares, Inc.
   
173,800
     
3,738,438
 
Inphi Corp.(a)
   
146,750
     
5,444,425
 
iRadimed Corp.(a)
   
55,675
     
526,129
 
K2M Group Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
107,875
     
1,841,426
 
Knight Transportation, Inc.
   
356,720
     
10,434,060
 
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
   
109,948
     
2,302,311
 
LGI Homes, Inc.(a)
   
80,351
     
2,391,246
 
Littelfuse, Inc.
   
13,950
     
1,946,025
 
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(a)
   
179,150
     
2,628,130
 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
   
39,900
     
6,015,324
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
United States (continued)
           
MEDNAX, Inc.(a)
   
88,375
   
$
5,412,969
 
Microchip Technology, Inc.
   
75,945
     
4,598,470
 
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
   
41,875
     
3,048,500
 
Paycom Software, Inc.(a)
   
61,800
     
3,196,914
 
Power Integrations, Inc.
   
267,500
     
17,240,375
 
PRA Group, Inc.(a)
   
147,800
     
4,714,820
 
Signature Bank(a)
   
27,400
     
3,303,344
 
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)
   
77,765
     
4,662,012
 
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(a)
   
55,075
     
2,639,745
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
593,350
     
5,458,820
 
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a)
   
190,750
     
4,225,113
 
STAAR Surgical Co.(a)
   
379,825
     
3,209,521
 
Trecora Resources(a)
   
112,600
     
1,154,150
 
TriMas Corp.(a)
   
156,500
     
2,809,175
 
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
   
274,207
     
3,413,877
 
Vascular Solutions, Inc.(a)
   
68,468
     
3,122,141
 
Veracyte, Inc.(a)
   
241,448
     
1,752,912
 
Virtusa Corp.(a)
   
47,425
     
898,230
 
             
166,164,722
 
                 
Vietnam (0.41%)
               
DHG Pharmaceutical JSC
   
72,440
     
319,641
 
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC
   
358,800
     
2,282,381
 
             
2,602,022
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $514,701,780)
           
619,153,531
 
                 
RIGHTS (0.01%)
               
New Zealand (0.01%)
               
Restaurant Brands NZ, Strike Price 4.70 NZD (expiring 11/09/16)(a)
   
166,019
     
68,858
 
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $0)
           
68,858
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (98.30%)
(Cost $514,701,780)
         
$
619,222,389
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (1.70%) 
     
10,678,697
 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
629,901,086
 
 
(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
(b)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.  The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $15,015,665, representing 2.38% of net assets.
(c)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $10,709,454, representing 1.70% of net assets.
 
Currency Abbreviations:
NZD - New Zealand Dollar
 
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (98.42%)
           
Argentina (0.31%)
           
Globant SA(a)
   
20,613
   
$
896,665
 
                 
Australia (1.19%)
               
Beacon Lighting Group, Ltd.
   
477,900
     
616,198
 
CTI Logistics, Ltd.
   
323,146
     
204,028
 
Greencross, Ltd.
   
196,400
     
1,042,822
 
Magellan Financial Group, Ltd.
   
33,264
     
538,720
 
Reject Shop, Ltd.
   
176,275
     
1,001,670
 
             
3,403,438
 
                 
Austria (0.41%)
               
Palfinger AG
   
39,148
     
1,186,102
 
                 
Belgium (0.28%)
               
Melexis NV
   
12,385
     
811,795
 
                 
Brazil (0.30%)
               
FPC Par Corretora de Seguros SA
   
122,100
     
577,221
 
Valid Solucoes e Servicos de Seguranca em Meios de Pagamento e Identificacao SA
   
30,100
     
282,800
 
             
860,021
 
                 
Britain (6.91%)
               
AB Dynamics PLC
   
120,500
     
682,151
 
Abcam PLC
   
66,289
     
706,710
 
Alliance Pharma PLC
   
960,700
     
532,094
 
Arrow Global Group PLC
   
235,351
     
863,489
 
B&M European Value Retail SA
   
212,500
     
610,195
 
Bioventix PLC
   
15,800
     
265,914
 
Clinigen Group PLC
   
431,730
     
3,910,440
 
Close Brothers Group PLC
   
33,417
     
542,775
 
Diploma PLC
   
68,800
     
789,480
 
dotdigital group PLC
   
1,716,856
     
1,097,999
 
EMIS Group PLC
   
53,596
     
548,757
 
Exova Group PLC
   
128,000
     
329,011
 
Horizon Discovery Group PLC(a)
   
155,300
     
245,213
 
IDOX PLC
   
550,000
     
416,543
 
Metro Bank PLC(a)
   
18,100
     
613,456
 
Morses Club PLC
   
428,100
     
634,034
 
Motorpoint Group PLC(a)(b)
   
171,000
     
290,933
 
On the Beach Group PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
199,100
     
530,654
 
Oxford Immunotec Global PLC(a)
   
78,675
     
1,011,760
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Britain (continued)
           
Premier Technical Services Group PLC
   
640,000
   
$
583,604
 
River & Mercantile Group PLC
   
84,200
     
225,188
 
RPS Group PLC
   
166,299
     
344,508
 
S&U PLC
   
18,000
     
534,276
 
Sanne Group PLC
   
159,600
     
1,025,590
 
Secure Trust Bank PLC
   
19,200
     
556,969
 
Softcat PLC
   
160,000
     
634,522
 
Topps Tiles PLC
   
430,895
     
482,585
 
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC
   
26,150
     
594,702
 
WANdisco PLC(a)
   
100,245
     
176,074
 
             
19,779,626
 
                 
Canada (2.10%)
               
Biosyent, Inc.(a)
   
81,400
     
515,843
 
Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
238,700
     
863,114
 
DIRTT Environmental Solutions(a)
   
427,300
     
1,573,743
 
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.
   
29,400
     
1,016,946
 
Stantec, Inc.
   
44,820
     
997,114
 
TransForce, Inc.
   
46,096
     
1,045,778
 
             
6,012,538
 
                 
China (6.18%)
               
BBI Life Sciences Corp.(b)
   
5,592,500
     
1,571,990
 
BrightKing Holdings, Ltd.
   
59,000
     
118,533
 
China Lesso Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
987,000
     
724,130
 
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,709,000
     
2,670,743
 
Essex Bio‐technology, Ltd.
   
1,321,000
     
584,231
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
   
8,973,600
     
5,958,835
 
O2Micro International, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
317,894
     
556,315
 
On‐Bright Electronics, Inc.
   
206,400
     
1,344,061
 
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H
   
424,000
     
276,633
 
Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Class H(b)(c)
   
78,700
     
375,460
 
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, Ltd.
   
1,290,000
     
309,378
 
Silergy Corp.
   
126,925
     
1,854,153
 
Sinosoft Technology Group, Ltd.
   
1,256,400
     
549,180
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
China (continued)
           
Xiabuxiabu Catering Management China Holdings Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
1,312,000
   
$
795,095
 
             
17,688,737
 
                 
Colombia (1.09%)
               
Amerisur Resources PLC(a)
   
2,036,300
     
741,499
 
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.(a)
   
386,195
     
1,123,827
 
Parex Resources, Inc.(a)
   
108,361
     
1,246,560
 
             
3,111,886
 
                 
Denmark (0.20%)
               
Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S
   
2,730
     
577,765
 
                 
Egypt (0.19%)
               
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings PLC(b)(c)
   
201,400
     
553,850
 
                 
Finland (0.28%)
               
Ferratum OYJ(b)
   
10,500
     
163,675
 
Metso OYJ
   
24,600
     
645,411
 
             
809,086
 
                 
France (1.96%)
               
Alten SA
   
10,400
     
743,335
 
Esker SA
   
26,009
     
1,179,172
 
Infotel SA
   
21,960
     
889,533
 
Medicrea International(a)
   
86,569
     
534,075
 
MGI Digital Graphic Technology(a)
   
17,352
     
667,829
 
Neurones
   
17,282
     
426,855
 
Thermador Groupe
   
2,874
     
248,451
 
Wavestone
   
10,433
     
936,498
 
             
5,625,748
 
                 
Georgia (0.95%)
               
BGEO Group PLC
   
37,000
     
1,338,714
 
Georgia Healthcare Group
               
PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
183,848
     
796,607
 
TBC Bank Group PLC(a)
   
16,200
     
255,593
 
TBC Bank JSC, GDR(b)
   
28,946
     
331,432
 
             
2,722,346
 
                 
Germany (2.84%)
               
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC(a)
   
170,077
     
812,154
 
CANCOM SE
   
14,900
     
676,504
 
GRENKE AG
   
3,200
     
557,130
 
Nexus AG
   
42,185
     
867,360
 
Norma Group SE
   
36,860
     
1,696,212
 
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG(a)
   
46,131
     
953,557
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Germany (continued)
           
publity AG
   
38,300
   
$
1,295,371
 
Wirecard AG
   
26,896
     
1,275,927
 
             
8,134,215
 
                 
Greece (0.46%)
               
Sarantis SA
   
119,670
     
1,318,932
 
                 
Hong Kong (2.27%)
               
International Housewares Retail Co., Ltd.
   
8,060,000
     
1,610,846
 
Samsonite International SA
   
264,900
     
833,411
 
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
   
2,393,000
     
2,289,465
 
Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.
   
847,000
     
1,771,421
 
             
6,505,143
 
                 
India (8.47%)
               
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)
   
24,000
     
764,400
 
AIA Engineering, Ltd.
   
38,000
     
735,574
 
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
   
39,482
     
964,726
 
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.
   
91,000
     
1,461,404
 
Bajaj Finserv, Ltd.
   
13,000
     
658,540
 
City Union Bank, Ltd.
   
691,900
     
1,545,176
 
Control Print, Ltd.
   
78,762
     
344,712
 
Cyient, Ltd.
   
168,200
     
1,232,918
 
Divi's Laboratories, Ltd.
   
31,000
     
594,086
 
Eros International Media, Ltd.(a)
   
240,328
     
701,518
 
Essel Propack, Ltd.
   
242,042
     
873,593
 
Hinduja Global Solutions, Ltd.
   
95,289
     
798,421
 
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
9,437
     
43,605
 
Igarashi Motors India, Ltd.
   
70,087
     
847,825
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance, Ltd.
   
48,278
     
613,645
 
Inox Wind, Ltd.(a)
   
194,698
     
619,049
 
Kellton Tech Solutions, Ltd.(a)
   
141,634
     
261,270
 
Kolte‐Patil Developers, Ltd.
   
134,373
     
255,320
 
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
   
17,822
     
216,149
 
Kwality, Ltd.
   
180,814
     
385,255
 
MBL Infrastructures, Ltd.
   
329,406
     
517,637
 
MT Educare, Ltd.
   
529,217
     
1,091,929
 
Persistent Systems, Ltd.
   
25,132
     
242,641
 
Poly Medicure, Ltd.
   
95,104
     
569,173
 
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
   
663,073
     
961,551
 
UFO Moviez India, Ltd.
   
70,483
     
489,998
 
Vaibhav Global, Ltd.(a)
   
102,142
     
479,002
 
Vakrangee Software, Ltd.
   
116,000
     
437,954
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
India (continued)
           
Vesuvius India, Ltd.
   
34,043
   
$
593,656
 
WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
77,225
     
2,123,687
 
Yes Bank, Ltd.
   
149,000
     
2,838,488
 
             
24,262,902
 
                 
Indonesia (3.02%)
               
Astra Graphia Tbk PT
   
1,942,500
     
299,236
 
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
629,500
     
588,588
 
Delfi, Ltd.
   
1,017,500
     
1,638,239
 
Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk PT
   
1,406,900
     
363,370
 
Indonesia Pondasi Raya Tbk PT
   
5,214,000
     
525,476
 
Panin Sekuritas Tbk PT
   
2,363,300
     
679,213
 
Selamat Sempurna Tbk PT
   
7,197,200
     
2,509,753
 
Surya Toto Indonesia Tbk PT
   
12,250,000
     
610,247
 
Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk PT
   
5,739,800
     
945,783
 
Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Co. Tbk PT(a)
   
1,368,700
     
498,262
 
             
8,658,167
 
                 
Ireland (0.39%)
               
Irish Residential Properties PLC, REIT
   
874,377
     
1,127,821
 
                 
Israel (2.15%)
               
Caesarstone Sdot‐Yam, Ltd.(a)
   
7,115
     
251,515
 
Camtek, Ltd.(a)
   
133,475
     
387,078
 
Hamlet Israel‐Canada, Ltd.(a)
   
54,496
     
640,377
 
IDI Insurance Co., Ltd.
   
11,553
     
573,690
 
Kornit Digital, Ltd.(a)
   
95,126
     
979,798
 
Wix.com, Ltd.(a)
   
83,175
     
3,327,000
 
             
6,159,458
 
                 
Italy (1.14%)
               
Banca Sistema SpA(b)(c)
   
246,097
     
645,665
 
Brembo SpA
   
35,717
     
2,207,430
 
Telit Communications PLC
   
133,100
     
419,505
 
             
3,272,600
 
                 
Japan (6.82%)
               
AIT Corp.
   
70,200
     
621,203
 
Amiyaki Tei Co., Ltd.
   
28,500
     
1,053,090
 
Anest Iwata Corp.
   
72,700
     
732,754
 
Anshin Guarantor Service Co., Ltd.
   
27,700
     
620,457
 
AP Company Co., Ltd.(a)
   
79,400
     
536,804
 
CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
50,000
     
743,778
 
CyberAgent, Inc.
   
17,000
     
495,232
 
eGuarantee, Inc.
   
21,200
     
565,630
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Japan (continued)
           
Encourage Technologies Co., Ltd.
   
23,400
   
$
333,138
 
Future Architect, Inc.
   
139,900
     
933,823
 
GCA Savvian Corp.
   
118,700
     
888,524
 
Hard Off Corp. Co., Ltd.
   
213,000
     
2,337,780
 
JCU Corp.
   
7,800
     
316,849
 
M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd.(a)
   
64,200
     
1,578,829
 
MISUMI Group, Inc.
   
77,900
     
1,423,994
 
Monogatari Corp.
   
9,900
     
455,493
 
Nihon M&A Center, Inc.
   
20,400
     
664,308
 
Prestige International, Inc.
   
97,800
     
737,673
 
Quick Co., Ltd.
   
58,700
     
595,004
 
Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
15,300
     
990,627
 
SK Kaken Co., Ltd.
   
3,000
     
312,673
 
Syuppin Co., Ltd.
   
129,400
     
1,418,995
 
Trancom Co., Ltd.
   
9,300
     
541,842
 
Trust Tech, Inc.
   
42,000
     
646,000
 
             
19,544,500
 
                 
Luxembourg (0.62%)
               
Grand City Properties SA
   
52,200
     
917,127
 
L'Occitane International SA
   
419,000
     
865,494
 
             
1,782,621
 
                 
Malaysia (0.69%)
               
AEON Credit Service M Bhd
   
161,600
     
567,815
 
Berjaya Auto Bhd
   
955,800
     
519,481
 
Berjaya Food Bhd
   
1,084,300
     
460,085
 
CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd
   
876,633
     
415,852
 
             
1,963,233
 
                 
Mexico (0.89%)
               
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV
   
92,157
     
604,060
 
Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
   
742,535
     
1,364,385
 
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV SOFOM ENR
   
195,650
     
579,155
 
             
2,547,600
 
                 
Netherlands (0.90%)
               
Aalberts Industries NV
   
62,482
     
1,973,667
 
Shop Apotheke Europe NV(a)(c)
   
18,700
     
593,257
 
             
2,566,924
 
                 
New Zealand (2.15%)
               
CBL Corp., Ltd.
   
969,024
     
2,612,418
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
New Zealand (continued)
           
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, Ltd.
   
275,000
   
$
1,038,325
 
Trilogy International, Ltd.
   
1,036,524
     
2,520,142
 
             
6,170,885
 
                 
Norway (1.91%)
               
Medistim ASA
   
75,150
     
618,492
 
Multiconsult ASA(b)(c)
   
63,000
     
827,307
 
Norwegian Finans Holding ASA(a)
   
62,600
     
615,594
 
Protector Forsikring ASA
   
62,600
     
536,040
 
Skandiabanken ASA(a)(b)(c)
   
385,200
     
2,867,199
 
             
5,464,632
 
                 
Oman (0.35%)
               
Tethys Oil AB
   
137,900
     
1,003,850
 
                 
Pakistan (0.11%)
               
Akzo Nobel Pakistan, Ltd.
   
157,500
     
313,557
 
                 
Peru (0.19%)
               
Credicorp, Ltd.
   
3,700
     
550,116
 
                 
Philippines (1.98%)
               
Concepcion Industrial Corp.
   
956,600
     
1,224,827
 
Holcim Philippines, Inc.
   
874,000
     
299,621
 
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
   
7,129,000
     
697,846
 
Pepsi‐Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
   
15,380,100
     
987,808
 
Puregold Price Club, Inc.
   
860,700
     
724,323
 
Robinsons Land Corp.
   
725,300
     
463,587
 
Security Bank Corp.
   
278,700
     
1,268,532
 
             
5,666,544
 
                 
Poland (0.28%)
               
PGS Software SA
   
75,476
     
238,360
 
Wawel SA
   
2,541
     
562,832
 
             
801,192
 
                 
Russia (0.32%)
               
MD Medical Group Investments PLC, GDR(b)
   
11,855
     
110,133
 
TCS Group Holding GDR PLC(b)
   
89,900
     
813,595
 
             
923,728
 
                 
Singapore (0.35%)
               
CSE Global, Ltd.
   
1,694,000
     
499,220
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Singapore (continued)
           
Riverstone Holdings, Ltd.
   
765,800
   
$
503,653
 
             
1,002,873
 
                 
South Africa (2.80%)
               
ARB Holdings, Ltd.
   
2,093,266
     
978,035
 
Blue Label Telecoms, Ltd.
   
564,502
     
854,053
 
Cartrack Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,975,900
     
1,611,933
 
City Lodge Hotels, Ltd.
   
40,200
     
434,624
 
Clicks Group, Ltd.
   
81,600
     
759,492
 
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
   
47,700
     
565,661
 
Interwaste Holdings, Ltd.(a)
   
5,043,434
     
355,336
 
Italtile, Ltd.
   
921,472
     
994,339
 
Super Group, Ltd.(a)
   
286,800
     
846,548
 
Transaction Capital, Ltd.
   
643,600
     
630,533
 
             
8,030,554
 
                 
South Korea (1.98%)
               
Cell Biotech Co., Ltd.
   
7,000
     
277,431
 
Hanssem Co., Ltd.
   
4,300
     
667,031
 
Hy‐Lok Corp.
   
46,840
     
933,320
 
Interpark Holdings Corp.
   
96,500
     
421,252
 
ISC Co., Ltd.
   
76,029
     
1,169,421
 
Koh Young Technology, Inc.
   
14,143
     
553,731
 
Mando Corp.
   
4,000
     
938,606
 
Vitzrocell Co., Ltd.
   
73,780
     
699,596
 
             
5,660,388
 
                 
Spain (0.00%)(d)
               
Let's GOWEX SA(a)(e)(f)
   
10,700
     
1
 
                 
Sri Lanka (0.71%)
               
Hemas Holdings PLC
   
1,170,961
     
847,146
 
Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC
   
1,460,600
     
1,175,195
 
             
2,022,341
 
                 
Sweden (1.61%)
               
Bufab Holding AB
   
102,150
     
848,220
 
HIQ International AB
   
90,026
     
560,660
 
Indutrade AB
   
36,300
     
674,786
 
Moberg Pharma AB(a)
   
111,100
     
602,725
 
Sweco AB, Class B
   
41,300
     
828,090
 
TF Bank AB(a)(b)
   
57,900
     
580,144
 
Vitec Software Group AB, Class B
   
67,500
     
523,131
 
             
4,617,756
 
                 
Switzerland (1.44%)
               
Leonteq AG
   
8,100
     
466,985
 
Luxoft Holding, Inc.(a)
   
13,575
     
719,475
 
VZ Holding AG
   
6,950
     
2,057,854
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Switzerland (continued)
           
Wizz Air Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
48,300
   
$
893,292
 
             
4,137,606
 
                 
Taiwan (3.66%)
               
ASPEED Technology, Inc.
   
56,771
     
818,531
 
Cub Elecparts, Inc.
   
70,944
     
651,945
 
Dr. Wu Skincare Co., Ltd.
   
318,000
     
2,176,598
 
I Yuan Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
   
132,000
     
499,850
 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
   
153,000
     
574,523
 
Polytronics Technology Corp.
   
145,000
     
275,687
 
Sinmag Equipment Corp.
   
169,371
     
794,325
 
Sitronix Technology Corp.
   
312,000
     
1,156,746
 
Solidwizard Technology Co., Ltd.
   
74,000
     
213,388
 
Sporton International, Inc.
   
274,346
     
1,312,723
 
Test Research, Inc.
   
488,440
     
619,111
 
TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
   
34,600
     
252,175
 
Tung Thih Electronic Co., Ltd.
   
59,000
     
863,757
 
UDE Corp.
   
270,000
     
262,663
 
             
10,472,022
 
                 
Thailand (0.67%)
               
Ananda Development PCL
   
6,517,100
     
919,908
 
Premier Marketing PCL
   
2,698,100
     
713,120
 
Thaire Life Assurnce(a)
   
1,047,000
     
296,173
 
             
1,929,201
 
                 
Turkey (0.40%)
               
EGE Seramik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS(a)
   
436,800
     
489,843
 
Pinar SUT Mamulleri Sanayii AS
   
132,600
     
660,804
 
             
1,150,647
 
                 
United States (23.26%)
               
Alamo Group, Inc.
   
11,753
     
763,005
 
Amsurg Corp.(a)
   
7,112
     
424,942
 
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
   
22,650
     
597,733
 
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.(a)
   
71,300
     
577,530
 
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
36,500
     
625,975
 
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
   
16,025
     
592,284
 
BG Staffing, Inc.
   
38,025
     
542,236
 
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.(a)
   
260,900
     
600,070
 
BofI Holding, Inc.(a)
   
26,025
     
484,846
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
United States (continued)
           
Coupa Software, Inc.(a)
   
250
   
$
6,250
 
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.
   
5,525
     
1,005,605
 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)
   
2,975
     
283,279
 
Entellus Medical, Inc.(a)
   
3,673
     
75,113
 
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)
   
15,125
     
973,596
 
ePlus, Inc.(a)
   
12,896
     
1,180,629
 
Escalade, Inc.
   
102,102
     
1,240,539
 
Etsy, Inc.(a)
   
51,675
     
670,741
 
Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(a)
   
12,100
     
254,705
 
Evolution Petroleum Corp.
   
111,900
     
861,630
 
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
17,325
     
762,820
 
Fastenal Co.
   
35,450
     
1,381,841
 
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
   
11,200
     
528,640
 
First Republic Bank
   
75,175
     
5,595,275
 
FormFactor, Inc.(a)
   
26,924
     
241,643
 
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(a)
   
8,825
     
599,570
 
Genpact, Ltd.(a)
   
23,575
     
541,989
 
Gentex Corp.
   
89,975
     
1,521,477
 
Hennessy Advisors, Inc.
   
16,426
     
474,383
 
Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a)
   
15,325
     
595,376
 
Hingham Institution for Savings
   
4,250
     
609,662
 
Home BancShares, Inc.
   
26,075
     
560,873
 
INC Research Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)
   
6,750
     
308,475
 
Inphi Corp.(a)
   
80,300
     
2,979,130
 
K2M Group Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
26,650
     
454,916
 
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
   
29,075
     
699,254
 
Knight Transportation, Inc.
   
38,500
     
1,126,125
 
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
   
27,643
     
578,844
 
LGI Homes, Inc.(a)
   
21,650
     
644,304
 
Littelfuse, Inc.
   
4,800
     
669,600
 
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(a)
   
65,844
     
965,931
 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
   
8,430
     
1,270,907
 
MaxLinear, Inc., Class A(a)
   
31,725
     
593,575
 
MEDNAX, Inc.(a)
   
39,975
     
2,448,469
 
Microchip Technology, Inc.
   
14,250
     
862,838
 
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
   
14,925
     
1,086,540
 
National Beverage Corp.(a)
   
20,600
     
973,144
 
NV5 Global, Inc.(a)
   
22,650
     
647,790
 
NxStage Medical, Inc.(a)
   
42,750
     
972,135
 
OTC Markets Group, Inc., Class A
   
16,075
     
305,425
 
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)
   
4,175
     
642,240
 
Patrick Industries, Inc.(a)
   
8,700
     
498,945
 
Paycom Software, Inc.(a)
   
22,425
     
1,160,045
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
United States (continued)
           
Power Integrations, Inc.
   
36,440
   
$
2,348,558
 
PRA Group, Inc.(a)
   
45,625
     
1,455,438
 
Proto Labs, Inc.(a)
   
24,050
     
1,075,035
 
Qualys, Inc.(a)
   
23,825
     
887,481
 
Quanta Services, Inc.(a)
   
33,150
     
953,063
 
Reis, Inc.
   
17,200
     
337,980
 
Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings
   
15,641
     
258,077
 
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
   
11,550
     
625,317
 
Signature Bank(a)
   
4,975
     
599,786
 
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)
   
20,175
     
1,209,491
 
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(a)
   
23,900
     
1,145,527
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
139,175
     
1,280,410
 
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a)
   
45,525
     
1,008,379
 
STAAR Surgical Co.(a)
   
57,611
     
486,813
 
SVB Financial Group(a)
   
5,525
     
675,542
 
Synaptics, Inc.(a)
   
11,825
     
616,319
 
Transcat, Inc.(a)
   
158,452
     
1,663,746
 
Trecora Resources(a)
   
46,703
     
478,706
 
TriMas Corp.(a)
   
63,025
     
1,131,299
 
TubeMogul, Inc.(a)
   
57,420
     
419,166
 
Vascular Solutions, Inc.(a)
   
19,121
     
871,918
 
Veracyte, Inc.(a)
   
169,954
     
1,233,866
 
Virtusa Corp.(a)
   
20,675
     
391,585
 
WW Grainger, Inc.
   
1,950
     
405,834
 
             
66,622,225
 
                 
Vietnam (1.24%)
               
Binh Minh Plastics JSC
   
70,930
     
641,207
 
DHG Pharmaceutical JSC
   
101,666
     
448,600
 
Nui Nho Stone JSC
   
80,940
     
336,479
 
PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Services JSC(a)
   
269,330
     
292,580
 
Traphaco JSC
   
78,380
     
407,297
 
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC
   
222,291
     
1,414,027
 
             
3,540,190
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $251,267,258)
           
281,964,027
 
                 
PREFERRED STOCKS (0.23%)
               
Brazil (0.23%)
               
Itau Unibanco Holding SA
   
54,010
     
651,098
 
                 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $336,808)
           
651,098
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
RIGHTS (0.01%)
           
New Zealand (0.01%)
           
Restaurant Brands NZ, Strike Price 4.70 NZD (expiring 11/09/16)(a)
   
53,398
   
$
22,147
 
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $0)
           
22,147
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (98.66%)
(Cost $251,604,066)
         
$
282,637,272
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (1.34%)
           
3,833,722
 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
286,470,994
 
 
(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.  The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $12,955,035, representing 4.52% of net assets.
(c)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $8,921,991, representing 3.11% of net assets.
(d)
Less than 0.005%.
(e)
Security determined to be illiquid under the procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(f)
Fair valued security under the procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
 
Currency Abbreviations:
NZD - New Zealand Dollar
 
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (92.20%)
           
Australia (0.52%)
           
Magellan Financial Group, Ltd.
   
22,685
   
$
367,390
 
                 
Belgium (0.78%)
               
Melexis NV
   
8,385
     
549,609
 
                 
Britain (4.77%)
               
Abcam PLC
   
22,625
     
241,206
 
B&M European Value Retail SA
   
238,800
     
685,715
 
Close Brothers Group PLC
   
14,500
     
235,516
 
Diploma PLC
   
66,550
     
763,662
 
Metro Bank PLC(a)
   
7,400
     
250,805
 
Ted Baker PLC
   
22,100
     
669,498
 
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC
   
23,375
     
531,593
 
             
3,377,995
 
                 
Canada (5.86%)
               
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
   
29,689
     
353,488
 
Gildan Activewear, Inc.
   
17,660
     
453,580
 
Home Capital Group, Inc.
   
1,999
     
39,569
 
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.
   
29,250
     
1,011,757
 
Stantec, Inc.
   
53,599
     
1,192,421
 
TransForce, Inc.
   
48,373
     
1,097,436
 
             
4,148,251
 
                 
China (4.67%)
               
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.
   
21,000
     
200,373
 
China Lesso Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
283,500
     
207,995
 
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
   
538,000
     
840,760
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
   
2,575,800
     
1,710,436
 
Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
   
13,000
     
344,966
 
             
3,304,530
 
                 
Colombia (0.57%)
               
Parex Resources, Inc.(a)
   
34,900
     
401,481
 
                 
Finland (0.34%)
               
Metso OYJ
   
9,086
     
238,382
 
                 
France (1.38%)
               
Alten SA
   
10,457
     
747,409
 
BioMerieux
   
1,600
     
233,250
 
             
980,659
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Georgia (0.61%)
           
BGEO Group PLC
   
12,000
   
$
434,178
 
                 
Germany (4.24%)
               
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC(a)
   
96,754
     
462,021
 
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA
   
9,900
     
355,701
 
GRENKE AG
   
2,950
     
513,604
 
Norma Group SE
   
14,040
     
646,088
 
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG(a)
   
25,986
     
537,147
 
Wirecard AG
   
10,350
     
490,997
 
             
3,005,558
 
                 
Hong Kong (3.40%)
               
Samsonite International SA
   
133,500
     
420,009
 
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
   
1,375,900
     
1,316,370
 
Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.
   
321,500
     
672,387
 
             
2,408,766
 
                 
India (6.36%)
               
AIA Engineering, Ltd.
   
22,575
     
436,989
 
Ajanta Pharma, Ltd.
   
8,875
     
271,300
 
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
   
19,324
     
472,174
 
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.
   
28,000
     
449,663
 
Bajaj Finserv, Ltd.
   
5,200
     
263,416
 
Divi's Laboratories, Ltd.
   
24,900
     
477,185
 
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
5,366
     
24,795
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance, Ltd.
   
21,200
     
269,466
 
WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
24,525
     
674,437
 
Yes Bank, Ltd.
   
61,200
     
1,165,876
 
             
4,505,301
 
                 
Indonesia (1.15%)
               
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
601,600
     
562,501
 
Delfi, Ltd.
   
156,500
     
251,975
 
             
814,476
 
                 
Israel (0.45%)
               
Wix.com, Ltd.(a)
   
7,975
     
319,000
 
                 
Italy (1.42%)
               
Brembo SpA
   
16,239
     
1,003,625
 
                 
Japan (8.66%)
               
Century Tokyo Leasing Corp.
   
14,800
     
522,876
 
CyberAgent, Inc.
   
24,400
     
710,804
 
Dip Corp.
   
19,100
     
507,779
 
MISUMI Group, Inc.
   
56,700
     
1,036,463
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Japan (continued)
           
MonotaRO Co., Ltd.
   
13,700
   
$
334,694
 
Nihon M&A Center, Inc.
   
43,700
     
1,423,052
 
Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
9,000
     
582,722
 
Seria Co., Ltd.
   
7,400
     
585,678
 
Suruga Bank, Ltd.
   
17,600
     
430,476
 
             
6,134,544
 
                 
Luxembourg (1.51%)
               
Grand City Properties SA
   
31,850
     
559,589
 
L'Occitane International SA
   
246,400
     
508,968
 
             
1,068,557
 
                 
Mexico (0.71%)
               
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV
   
76,400
     
500,778
 
                 
Netherlands (1.70%)
               
Aalberts Industries NV
   
27,838
     
879,340
 
Arcadis NV
   
24,727
     
325,729
 
             
1,205,069
 
                 
Philippines (3.00%)
               
Puregold Price Club, Inc.
   
788,000
     
663,142
 
Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.
   
413,900
     
660,735
 
Security Bank Corp.
   
176,300
     
802,448
 
             
2,126,325
 
                 
South Africa (1.30%)
               
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
   
61,850
     
733,462
 
Mr. Price Group, Ltd.
   
16,300
     
185,826
 
             
919,288
 
                 
South Korea (0.79%)
               
LG Household & Health Care, Ltd.
   
450
     
322,482
 
Mando Corp.
   
1,000
     
234,652
 
             
557,134
 
                 
Sweden (3.02%)
               
Hexpol AB
   
55,562
     
456,755
 
Indutrade AB
   
31,325
     
582,305
 
Nibe Industrier AB, Class B
   
38,308
     
285,015
 
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A
   
33,300
     
454,217
 
Sweco AB, Class B
   
17,900
     
358,906
 
             
2,137,198
 
                 
Switzerland (2.77%)
               
Baloise Holding AG
   
3,940
     
484,960
 
Leonteq AG
   
5,000
     
288,262
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Switzerland (continued)
           
Luxoft Holding, Inc.(a)
   
6,925
   
$
367,025
 
VZ Holding AG
   
2,090
     
618,837
 
Wizz Air Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
10,900
     
201,592
 
             
1,960,676
 
                 
Taiwan (1.68%)
               
Largan Precision Co., Ltd.
   
5,000
     
591,777
 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
   
78,000
     
292,894
 
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.
   
148,000
     
302,026
 
             
1,186,697
 
                 
United States (29.78%)
               
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)
   
650
     
513,383
 
Amsurg Corp.(a)
   
4,300
     
256,925
 
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
   
9,550
     
252,024
 
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
   
6,600
     
243,936
 
BofI Holding, Inc.(a)
   
8,975
     
167,204
 
Carter's, Inc.
   
5,175
     
446,809
 
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)
   
5,800
     
438,190
 
Dril‐Quip, Inc.(a)
   
4,600
     
218,500
 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)
   
1,825
     
173,776
 
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)
   
10,975
     
706,461
 
Etsy, Inc.(a)
   
31,550
     
409,519
 
Fastenal Co.
   
11,500
     
448,270
 
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
   
9,500
     
448,400
 
First Republic Bank
   
25,250
     
1,879,357
 
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(a)
   
3,150
     
214,011
 
Genpact, Ltd.(a)
   
18,825
     
432,787
 
Gentex Corp.
   
60,400
     
1,021,364
 
Home BancShares, Inc.
   
11,512
     
247,623
 
Knight Transportation, Inc.
   
40,175
     
1,175,119
 
Littelfuse, Inc.
   
4,000
     
558,000
 
LKQ Corp.(a)
   
21,450
     
692,406
 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
   
4,625
     
697,265
 
MEDNAX, Inc.(a)
   
22,375
     
1,370,469
 
Microchip Technology, Inc.
   
14,550
     
881,002
 
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
   
5,200
     
378,560
 
National Beverage Corp.(a)
   
5,075
     
239,743
 
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)
   
2,825
     
434,570
 
Paycom Software, Inc.(a)
   
9,225
     
477,209
 
Power Integrations, Inc.
   
26,875
     
1,732,094
 
PRA Group, Inc.(a)
   
16,300
     
519,970
 
Proto Labs, Inc.(a)
   
8,925
     
398,947
 
SEI Investments Co.
   
7,850
     
347,991
 
Signature Bank(a)
   
2,800
     
337,568
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
United States (continued)
           
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)
   
9,800
   
$
587,510
 
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(a)
   
6,275
     
300,761
 
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a)
   
24,950
     
552,643
 
SVB Financial Group(a)
   
1,425
     
174,235
 
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a)
   
1,625
     
260,650
 
Virtusa Corp.(a)
   
14,608
     
276,676
 
WW Grainger, Inc.
   
835
     
173,780
 
             
21,085,707
 
                 
Vietnam (0.76%)
               
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC
   
84,184
     
535,507
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $61,328,748)
           
65,276,681
 
                 
PREFERRED STOCKS (0.86%)
               
Brazil (0.86%)
               
Itau Unibanco Holding SA
   
50,545
     
609,327
 
                 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $352,995)
           
609,327
 
                 
EXCHANGE‐TRADED FUNDS (1.48%)
               
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
   
23,175
     
1,046,351
 
                 
TOTAL EXCHANGE‐TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $921,990)
           
1,046,351
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (94.54%)
(Cost $62,603,733)
         
$
66,932,359
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (5.46%)
           
3,864,860
 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
70,797,219
 

(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $226,387, representing 0.32% of net assets.
(c)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.  The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $226,387, representing 0.32% of net assets.
 
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (91.47%)
           
Australia (1.83%)
           
CTI Logistics, Ltd.
   
1,533,161
   
$
968,009
 
Greencross, Ltd.
   
983,600
     
5,222,606
 
Magellan Financial Group, Ltd.
   
220,800
     
3,575,922
 
Medical Developments International, Ltd.
   
520,709
     
2,091,425
 
Reject Shop, Ltd.
   
222,431
     
1,263,948
 
             
13,121,910
 
                 
Austria (0.96%)
               
Palfinger AG
   
226,240
     
6,854,599
 
                 
Belgium (0.80%)
               
Melexis NV
   
87,784
     
5,753,949
 
                 
Brazil (0.98%)
               
FPC Par Corretora de Seguros SA
   
789,000
     
3,729,953
 
Valid Solucoes e Servicos de Seguranca em Meios de Pagamento e Identificacao SA
   
347,700
     
3,266,768
 
             
6,996,721
 
                 
Britain (7.78%)
               
Abcam PLC
   
294,566
     
3,140,382
 
Alliance Pharma PLC
   
3,193,134
     
1,768,550
 
Arrow Global Group PLC
   
1,660,300
     
6,091,545
 
Clinigen Group PLC
   
1,700,173
     
15,399,496
 
Diploma PLC
   
214,800
     
2,464,831
 
EMIS Group PLC
   
404,800
     
4,144,652
 
Exova Group PLC
   
587,400
     
1,509,854
 
Motorpoint Group PLC(a)(b)
   
842,350
     
1,433,142
 
On the Beach Group PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
639,200
     
1,703,635
 
Oxford Immunotec Global PLC(a)
   
237,180
     
3,050,135
 
Purplebricks Group PLC(a)
   
1,062,400
     
1,657,982
 
River & Mercantile Group PLC
   
625,400
     
1,672,596
 
RPS Group PLC
   
1,050,211
     
2,175,639
 
Sanne Group PLC
   
461,800
     
2,967,529
 
Secure Trust Bank PLC
   
95,300
     
2,764,540
 
Tracsis PLC
   
190,900
     
1,238,407
 
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC
   
108,700
     
2,472,048
 
             
55,654,963
 
                 
Canada (3.46%)
               
Biosyent, Inc.(a)
   
336,000
     
2,129,278
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Canada (continued)
           
Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
887,400
   
$
3,208,745
 
DIRTT Environmental Solutions(a)
   
865,900
     
3,189,105
 
Home Capital Group, Inc.
   
111,542
     
2,207,888
 
Richelieu Hardware, Ltd.
   
229,350
     
4,409,853
 
Sandvine Corp.
   
857,700
     
1,924,757
 
Stantec, Inc.
   
158,352
     
3,522,869
 
TransForce, Inc.
   
185,500
     
4,208,428
 
             
24,800,923
 
                 
China (6.80%)
               
BBI Life Sciences Corp.(b)
   
11,509,500
     
3,235,194
 
BrightKing Holdings, Ltd.
   
146,000
     
293,318
 
China Lesso Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
4,668,000
     
3,424,763
 
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
   
5,683,000
     
8,881,119
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
   
22,361,200
     
14,848,744
 
Minth Group, Ltd.
   
714,000
     
2,540,942
 
O2Micro International, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
1,030,316
     
1,803,053
 
On‐Bright Electronics, Inc.
   
636,000
     
4,141,583
 
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, Ltd.
   
3,237,000
     
776,324
 
Silergy Corp.
   
506,199
     
7,394,684
 
Xiabuxiabu Catering Management China Holdings Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
2,196,500
     
1,331,118
 
             
48,670,842
 
                 
Colombia (1.10%)
               
Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.(a)
   
1,178,037
     
3,428,088
 
Parex Resources, Inc.(a)
   
388,975
     
4,474,677
 
             
7,902,765
 
                 
Denmark (0.41%)
               
Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S
   
13,763
     
2,912,740
 
                 
Egypt (0.06%)
               
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings PLC(b)(c)
   
154,200
     
424,050
 
                 
Finland (0.15%)
               
Ferratum OYJ(b)
   
69,000
     
1,075,576
 
                 
France (3.31%)
               
Alten SA
   
51,300
     
3,666,643
 
Esker SA
   
106,960
     
4,849,254
 
Infotel SA
   
68,367
     
2,769,341
 
Medicrea International(a)
   
193,596
     
1,194,363
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
France (continued)
           
MGI Digital Graphic Technology(a)
   
76,013
   
$
2,925,522
 
Neurones
   
71,320
     
1,761,560
 
Tessi SA
   
12,400
     
1,890,857
 
Thermador Groupe
   
16,987
     
1,468,489
 
Wavestone
   
35,572
     
3,193,051
 
             
23,719,080
 
                 
Georgia (0.87%)
               
BGEO Group PLC
   
172,211
     
6,230,845
 
                 
Germany (4.16%)
               
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC(a)
   
778,500
     
3,717,504
 
CANCOM SE
   
70,600
     
3,205,448
 
Nexus AG
   
278,516
     
5,726,529
 
Norma Group SE
   
48,103
     
2,213,589
 
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG(a)
   
169,904
     
3,512,024
 
publity AG
   
122,700
     
4,149,921
 
Softing AG
   
96,691
     
1,294,940
 
Wirecard AG
   
125,611
     
5,958,895
 
             
29,778,850
 
                 
Hong Kong (1.97%)
               
International Housewares Retail Co., Ltd.
   
11,358,000
     
2,269,974
 
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
   
8,449,000
     
8,083,447
 
Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,797,338
     
3,758,963
 
             
14,112,384
 
                 
India (8.40%)
               
AIA Engineering, Ltd.
   
131,924
     
2,553,680
 
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
   
313,843
     
7,668,622
 
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.
   
297,260
     
4,773,812
 
City Union Bank, Ltd.
   
1,976,565
     
4,414,136
 
Cyient, Ltd.
   
434,267
     
3,183,209
 
Divi's Laboratories, Ltd.
   
133,500
     
2,558,401
 
Essel Propack, Ltd.
   
729,500
     
2,632,957
 
Hinduja Global Solutions, Ltd.
   
340,600
     
2,853,867
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance, Ltd.
   
314,000
     
3,991,145
 
Kellton Tech Solutions, Ltd.(a)
   
106,000
     
195,537
 
Kolte‐Patil Developers, Ltd.
   
816,794
     
1,551,978
 
KPIT Technologies, Ltd.
   
640,821
     
1,374,973
 
MBL Infrastructures, Ltd.
   
580,500
     
912,212
 
Time Technoplast, Ltd.
   
4,384,100
     
6,357,574
 
UFO Moviez India, Ltd.
   
132,458
     
920,848
 
Vaibhav Global, Ltd.(a)
   
258,200
     
1,210,847
 
Vakrangee Software, Ltd.
   
921,000
     
3,477,202
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
India (continued)
           
WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
194,875
   
$
5,359,062
 
Yes Bank, Ltd.
   
217,500
     
4,143,431
 
             
60,133,493
 
                 
Indonesia (4.38%)
               
Arwana Citramulia Tbk PT
   
59,029,500
     
2,759,656
 
Astra Graphia Tbk PT
   
10,792,000
     
1,662,471
 
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
9,878,000
     
4,220,559
 
Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk PT
   
65,215,500
     
1,559,414
 
Delfi, Ltd.
   
1,445,600
     
2,327,507
 
Indonesia Pondasi Raya Tbk PT
   
19,831,500
     
1,998,653
 
Link Net Tbk PT
   
5,792,700
     
2,219,765
 
Lippo Cikarang Tbk PT(a)
   
2,189,000
     
1,014,979
 
Panin Sekuritas Tbk PT
   
8,494,000
     
2,441,179
 
Selamat Sempurna Tbk PT
   
16,888,700
     
5,889,300
 
Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk PT
   
19,383,500
     
3,193,940
 
Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Co. Tbk PT(a)
   
5,739,500
     
2,089,410
 
             
31,376,833
 
                 
Ireland (1.06%)
               
Irish Residential Properties PLC, REIT
   
5,867,176
     
7,567,815
 
                 
Israel (0.77%)
               
Sarine Technologies, Ltd.
   
1,358,600
     
1,591,747
 
Wix.com, Ltd.(a)
   
98,450
     
3,938,000
 
             
5,529,747
 
                 
Italy (0.83%)
               
Banca Sistema SpA(b)(c)
   
1,071,907
     
2,812,280
 
Brembo SpA
   
50,284
     
3,107,719
 
             
5,919,999
 
                 
Japan (12.22%)
               
AIT Corp.
   
465,700
     
4,121,003
 
Amiyaki Tei Co., Ltd.
   
53,000
     
1,958,377
 
Anest Iwata Corp.
   
360,900
     
3,637,564
 
Anshin Guarantor Service Co., Ltd.
   
125,000
     
2,799,895
 
AP Company Co., Ltd.(a)
   
165,300
     
1,117,552
 
ARCLAND SERVICE Co., Ltd.
   
55,300
     
1,642,600
 
CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
181,955
     
2,706,683
 
CyberAgent, Inc.
   
180,600
     
5,261,114
 
eGuarantee, Inc.
   
191,300
     
5,104,009
 
Future Architect, Inc.
   
776,100
     
5,180,414
 
GCA Savvian Corp.
   
698,800
     
5,230,838
 
Hard Off Corp. Co., Ltd.
   
289,300
     
3,175,210
 
JCU Corp.
   
34,500
     
1,401,449
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Japan (continued)
           
M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd.(a)
   
297,000
   
$
7,303,929
 
MISUMI Group, Inc.
   
318,500
     
5,822,108
 
Monogatari Corp.
   
41,500
     
1,909,388
 
Prestige International, Inc.
   
794,800
     
5,994,916
 
Quick Co., Ltd.
   
365,400
     
3,703,826
 
Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
58,500
     
3,787,689
 
SK Kaken Co., Ltd.
   
31,000
     
3,230,953
 
Syuppin Co., Ltd.
   
253,600
     
2,780,967
 
Trancom Co., Ltd.
   
104,590
     
6,093,686
 
Trust Tech, Inc.
   
227,600
     
3,500,704
 
             
87,464,874
 
                 
Luxembourg (0.82%)
               
Grand City Properties SA
   
187,800
     
3,299,551
 
L'Occitane International SA
   
1,238,712
     
2,558,705
 
             
5,858,256
 
                 
Malaysia (1.84%)
               
7‐Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd, Class B
   
3,575,000
     
1,482,837
 
AEON Credit Service M Bhd
   
745,040
     
2,617,852
 
Berjaya Auto Bhd
   
4,720,000
     
2,565,340
 
Berjaya Food Bhd
   
2,056,016
     
872,398
 
CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd
   
3,120,200
     
1,480,142
 
My EG Services Bhd
   
7,147,600
     
4,157,364
 
             
13,175,933
 
                 
Mexico (1.45%)
               
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV
   
560,065
     
3,671,047
 
Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER
   
3,651,824
     
6,710,113
 
             
10,381,160
 
                 
Netherlands (0.70%)
               
Aalberts Industries NV
   
116,497
     
3,679,880
 
Arcadis NV
   
101,360
     
1,335,215
 
             
5,015,095
 
                 
New Zealand (1.42%)
               
CBL Corp., Ltd.
   
1,289,176
     
3,475,524
 
Restaurant Brands New Zealand, Ltd.
   
971,000
     
3,666,231
 
Trilogy International, Ltd.
   
1,257,385
     
3,057,130
 
             
10,198,885
 
                 
Norway (1.71%)
               
Medistim ASA
   
420,559
     
3,461,244
 
Multiconsult ASA(b)(c)
   
115,852
     
1,521,352
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Norway (continued)
           
Skandiabanken ASA(a)(b)(c)
   
979,400
   
$
7,290,069
 
             
12,272,665
 
                 
Oman (0.59%)
               
Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co.
   
1,499,060
     
595,653
 
Tethys Oil AB
   
496,508
     
3,614,355
 
             
4,210,008
 
                 
Peru (0.35%)
               
Credicorp, Ltd.
   
16,850
     
2,505,258
 
                 
Philippines (2.81%)
               
Concepcion Industrial Corp.
   
3,109,000
     
3,980,753
 
Holcim Philippines, Inc.
   
2,303,300
     
789,608
 
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.
   
28,329,000
     
2,773,080
 
Pepsi‐Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
   
34,685,500
     
2,227,723
 
Puregold Price Club, Inc.
   
2,465,000
     
2,074,423
 
Security Bank Corp.
   
1,823,760
     
8,301,031
 
             
20,146,618
 
                 
Singapore (0.77%)
               
CSE Global, Ltd.
   
5,921,055
     
1,744,929
 
Riverstone Holdings, Ltd.
   
5,677,000
     
3,733,660
 
             
5,478,589
 
                 
South Africa (3.43%)
               
Blue Label Telecoms, Ltd.
   
2,117,200
     
3,203,180
 
Cartrack Holdings, Ltd.
   
4,849,500
     
3,956,207
 
Clicks Group, Ltd.
   
273,485
     
2,545,462
 
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
   
349,156
     
4,140,543
 
Italtile, Ltd.
   
3,988,625
     
4,304,032
 
MiX Telematics, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
   
209,800
     
1,319,642
 
Mr. Price Group, Ltd.
   
163,800
     
1,867,384
 
OneLogix Group, Ltd.(a)
   
2,450,980
     
547,136
 
Super Group, Ltd.(a)
   
788,297
     
2,326,817
 
Transaction Capital, Ltd.
   
353,000
     
345,833
 
             
24,556,236
 
                 
South Korea (2.47%)
               
Hy‐Lok Corp.
   
286,501
     
5,708,738
 
Interpark Holdings Corp.
   
358,000
     
1,562,779
 
ISC Co., Ltd.
   
273,285
     
4,203,466
 
Koh Young Technology, Inc.
   
44,883
     
1,757,272
 
Kolao Holdings
   
173,500
     
1,334,324
 
Vitzrocell Co., Ltd.
   
325,737
     
3,088,701
 
             
17,655,280
 
                 
Sweden (3.03%)
               
AddTech AB, Class B
   
363,013
     
5,164,570
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Sweden (continued)
           
Bufab Holding AB
   
716,600
   
$
5,950,411
 
HIQ International AB
   
253,096
     
1,576,219
 
Indutrade AB
   
173,750
     
3,229,865
 
Moberg Pharma AB(a)
   
457,200
     
2,480,340
 
Odd Molly International AB
   
72,938
     
341,588
 
Opus Group AB
   
3,980,568
     
2,930,728
 
             
21,673,721
 
                 
Switzerland (1.53%)
               
Leonteq AG
   
26,800
     
1,545,086
 
Luxoft Holding, Inc.(a)
   
47,500
     
2,517,500
 
VZ Holding AG
   
23,280
     
6,893,073
 
             
10,955,659
 
                 
Taiwan (4.63%)
               
ASPEED Technology, Inc.
   
257,958
     
3,719,271
 
Cub Elecparts, Inc.
   
195,732
     
1,798,694
 
Dr. Wu Skincare Co., Ltd.
   
162,000
     
1,108,833
 
Materials Analysis Technology, Inc.
   
995,000
     
2,516,074
 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
   
739,000
     
2,774,982
 
Polytronics Technology Corp.
   
1,130,300
     
2,149,029
 
Sinmag Equipment Corp.
   
952,810
     
4,468,538
 
Sitronix Technology Corp.
   
841,000
     
3,118,023
 
Sporton International, Inc.
   
1,529,650
     
7,319,247
 
Test Research, Inc.
   
2,114,252
     
2,679,873
 
UDE Corp.
   
1,545,000
     
1,503,018
 
             
33,155,582
 
                 
Thailand (0.84%)
               
Ananda Development PCL
   
26,514,800
     
3,742,642
 
Premier Marketing PCL
   
8,478,400
     
2,240,880
 
             
5,983,522
 
                 
United Arab Emirates (0.25%)
               
Aramex PJSC
   
1,855,000
     
1,787,854
 
                 
United States (0.45%)
               
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
   
68,475
     
3,232,020
 
                 
Vietnam (0.08%)
               
DHG Pharmaceutical JSC
   
126,000
     
555,974
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $560,886,278)
           
654,801,273
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
RIGHTS (0.02%)
           
New Zealand (0.01%)
           
Restaurant Brands NZ, Strike Price 4.70 NZD (expiring 11/09/16)(a)
   
188,544
   
$
78,200
 
                 
Taiwan (0.01%)
               
Materials Analysis, Strike Price 71.50 TWD (expiring 11/17/16)(a)
   
124,785
     
32,820
 
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS 
(Cost $0)
           
111,020
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (91.49%) 
(Cost $560,886,278)
         
$
654,912,293
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (8.51%)
           
60,909,789
 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
715,822,082
 

(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.  The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $20,826,415, representing 2.91% of net assets.
(c)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $15,082,504, representing 2.11% of net assets.

Currency Abbreviations:
NZD - New Zealand Dollar
TWD - New Taiwan Dollar

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (88.55%)
           
Australia (0.66%)
           
Magellan Financial Group, Ltd.
   
86,427
   
$
1,399,711
 
                 
Belgium (1.32%)
               
Melexis NV
   
42,761
     
2,802,841
 
                 
Britain (6.21%)
               
Abcam PLC
   
111,150
     
1,184,975
 
B&M European Value Retail SA
   
976,400
     
2,803,738
 
Close Brothers Group PLC
   
54,229
     
880,814
 
Diploma PLC
   
268,400
     
3,079,892
 
Metro Bank PLC(a)
   
22,800
     
772,751
 
Ted Baker PLC
   
69,200
     
2,096,346
 
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC
   
106,150
     
2,414,056
 
             
13,232,572
 
                 
Canada (8.00%)
               
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
   
92,428
     
1,100,481
 
Gildan Activewear, Inc.
   
80,722
     
2,073,267
 
Home Capital Group, Inc.
   
6,263
     
123,971
 
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.
   
118,925
     
4,113,616
 
Stantec, Inc.
   
206,908
     
4,603,098
 
TransForce, Inc.
   
221,222
     
5,018,851
 
             
17,033,284
 
                 
Chile (0.59%)
               
Banco de Chile
   
10,489,421
     
1,248,511
 
                 
China (5.75%)
               
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.
   
108,000
     
1,030,488
 
China Lesso Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,462,000
     
1,072,623
 
China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.
   
2,277,600
     
3,559,323
 
Man Wah Holdings, Ltd.
   
8,360,000
     
5,551,379
 
Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
   
39,000
     
1,034,898
 
             
12,248,711
 
                 
Colombia (0.72%)
               
Parex Resources, Inc.(a)
   
133,500
     
1,535,753
 
                 
Finland (0.48%)
               
Metso OYJ
   
38,626
     
1,013,401
 
                 
France (1.96%)
               
Alten SA
   
48,049
     
3,434,279
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
France (continued)
           
BioMerieux
   
5,100
   
$
743,485
 
             
4,177,764
 
                 
Georgia (0.71%)
               
BGEO Group PLC
   
42,000
     
1,519,621
 
                 
Germany (5.89%)
               
Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC(a)
   
441,737
     
2,109,389
 
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA
   
38,850
     
1,395,856
 
GRENKE AG
   
12,000
     
2,089,238
 
Norma Group SE
   
55,250
     
2,542,477
 
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG(a)
   
99,200
     
2,050,527
 
Wirecard AG
   
49,850
     
2,364,848
 
             
12,552,335
 
                 
Hong Kong (4.42%)
               
Samsonite International SA
   
500,560
     
1,574,829
 
Value Partners Group, Ltd.
   
5,154,000
     
4,931,008
 
Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,385,000
     
2,896,597
 
             
9,402,434
 
                 
India (8.19%)
               
AIA Engineering, Ltd.
   
103,400
     
2,001,535
 
Ajanta Pharma, Ltd.
   
42,500
     
1,299,185
 
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
   
58,174
     
1,421,457
 
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.
   
123,250
     
1,979,319
 
Bajaj Finserv, Ltd.
   
20,300
     
1,028,336
 
Divi's Laboratories, Ltd.
   
67,000
     
1,283,992
 
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd.(b)(c)
   
13,308
     
61,492
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance, Ltd.
   
82,000
     
1,042,273
 
WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR(a)
   
114,820
     
3,157,550
 
Yes Bank, Ltd.
   
218,450
     
4,161,529
 
             
17,436,668
 
                 
Indonesia (1.75%)
               
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
2,874,000
     
2,687,216
 
Delfi, Ltd.
   
651,600
     
1,049,117
 
             
3,736,333
 
                 
Israel (0.47%)
               
Wix.com, Ltd.(a)
   
24,850
     
994,000
 
                 
Italy (2.00%)
               
Brembo SpA
   
68,884
     
4,257,261
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Japan (11.16%)
           
Century Tokyo Leasing Corp.
   
47,100
   
$
1,664,017
 
CyberAgent, Inc.
   
108,900
     
3,172,399
 
Dip Corp.
   
68,500
     
1,821,093
 
MISUMI Group, Inc.
   
247,500
     
4,524,244
 
MonotaRO Co., Ltd.
   
64,900
     
1,585,523
 
Nihon M&A Center, Inc.
   
152,300
     
4,959,517
 
Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
38,100
     
2,466,854
 
Seria Co., Ltd.
   
24,500
     
1,939,067
 
Suruga Bank, Ltd.
   
66,600
     
1,628,960
 
             
23,761,674
 
                 
Luxembourg (2.41%)
               
Grand City Properties SA
   
173,100
     
3,041,279
 
L'Occitane International SA
   
1,007,250
     
2,080,593
 
             
5,121,872
 
                 
Mexico (1.35%)
               
Banregio Grupo Financiero SAB de CV
   
438,750
     
2,875,866
 
                 
Netherlands (2.56%)
               
Aalberts Industries NV
   
131,747
     
4,161,593
 
Arcadis NV
   
98,116
     
1,292,483
 
             
5,454,076
 
                 
Philippines (4.11%)
               
Puregold Price Club, Inc.
   
3,592,200
     
3,023,019
 
Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.
   
1,522,320
     
2,430,179
 
Security Bank Corp.
   
727,200
     
3,309,926
 
             
8,763,124
 
                 
South Africa (1.80%)
               
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
   
249,000
     
2,952,821
 
Mr. Price Group, Ltd.
   
77,000
     
877,830
 
             
3,830,651
 
                 
South Korea (1.23%)
               
LG Household & Health Care, Ltd.
   
2,100
     
1,504,916
 
Mando Corp.
   
4,750
     
1,114,595
 
             
2,619,511
 
                 
Sweden (4.53%)
               
Hexpol AB
   
239,625
     
1,969,869
 
Indutrade AB
   
139,550
     
2,594,116
 
Nibe Industrier AB, Class B
   
246,900
     
1,836,958
 
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A
   
156,700
     
2,137,414
 
 
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Sweden (continued)
           
Sweco AB, Class B
   
54,900
   
$
1,100,778
 
             
9,639,135
 
                 
Switzerland (3.90%)
               
Baloise Holding AG
   
13,600
     
1,673,973
 
Leonteq AG
   
19,400
     
1,118,458
 
Luxoft Holding, Inc.(a)
   
31,025
     
1,644,325
 
VZ Holding AG
   
10,889
     
3,224,169
 
Wizz Air Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)
   
35,000
     
647,313
 
             
8,308,238
 
                 
Taiwan (2.48%)
               
Largan Precision Co., Ltd.
   
22,000
     
2,603,818
 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
   
367,000
     
1,378,103
 
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.
   
632,000
     
1,289,735
 
             
5,271,656
 
                 
United States (2.94%)
               
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)
   
35,950
     
2,314,101
 
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
   
40,125
     
1,893,900
 
Genpact, Ltd.(a)
   
89,450
     
2,056,456
 
             
6,264,457
 
                 
Vietnam (0.96%)
               
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC
   
322,844
     
2,053,660
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $175,633,733)
           
188,555,120
 
                 
PREFERRED STOCKS (1.25%)
               
Brazil (1.25%)
               
Itau Unibanco Holding SA
   
220,330
     
2,656,109
 
                 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $1,431,685)
           
2,656,109
 
                 
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (2.86%)
               
iShares® MSCI EAFE ETF
   
17,000
     
982,940
 
iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
   
27,500
     
1,021,350
 
iShares® MSCI Japan ETF
   
75,000
     
947,250
 
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
   
69,800
     
3,151,470
 
                 
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $5,792,754)
           
6,103,010
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (92.66%)
(Cost $182,858,172)
 
$
197,314,239
 
         
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (7.34%)
   
15,631,361
 
         
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
 
$
212,945,600
 

(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of October 31, 2016, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $708,805, representing 0.33% of net assets.
(c)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.  The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of those securities was $708,805, representing 0.33% of net assets.

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the country sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

    
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
   
Grandeur Peak Global Micro
Cap Fund
   
Grandeur Peak Global
Opportunities Fund
   
Grandeur Peak Global
Reach Fund
 
ASSETS
                   
Investments, at value (Cost ‐ see below)
 
$
354,911,338
   
$
31,272,845
   
$
619,222,389
   
$
282,637,272
 
Cash
   
39,909,746
     
1,300,586
     
11,318,960
     
3,516,636
 
Foreign cash, at value (Cost $3,438,805, $317,287, $237,178 and $1,056,729, respectively)
   
3,454,686
     
318,899
     
238,269
     
1,060,046
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
201,807
     
31,328
     
611,095
     
248,264
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
314,310
     
120,687
     
1,966,304
     
835,743
 
Receivable for fund shares subscribed
   
5,588
     
21,060
     
109,958
     
98,379
 
Prepaid and other assets
   
10,167
     
16,207
     
30,354
     
20,819
 
Total assets
   
398,807,642
     
33,081,612
     
633,497,329
     
288,417,159
 
                                 
LIABILITIES
                               
Payable for investments purchased
   
106,827
     
39,706
     
1,671,715
     
1,207,777
 
Foreign capital gains tax
   
526,059
     
40,451
     
513,344
     
227,257
 
Payable for fund shares redeemed
   
137,735
     
     
567,904
     
122,213
 
Advisory fees payable
   
458,543
     
32,133
     
661,885
     
272,580
 
Administration fees payable
   
16,388
     
708
     
25,450
     
17,059
 
Custodian fees payable
   
96,435
     
21,533
     
71,745
     
56,052
 
Payable for trustee fees and expenses
   
2,023
     
169
     
3,594
     
1,720
 
Payable for chief compliance officer fee
   
795
     
64
     
1,479
     
719
 
Payable for principal financial officer fees
   
138
     
10
     
264
     
129
 
Distribution and service fees payable
   
4,128
     
     
36,918
     
13,941
 
Payable for transfer agency fees
   
4,039
     
3,863
     
10,824
     
7,386
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
28,307
     
6,089
     
31,121
     
19,332
 
Total liabilities
   
1,381,417
     
144,726
     
3,596,243
     
1,946,165
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
397,426,225
   
$
32,936,886
   
$
629,901,086
   
$
286,470,994
 
                                 
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF
                               
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
384,461,595
   
$
29,636,198
   
$
526,346,470
   
$
271,240,456
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
2,746,744
     
89,725
     
295,415
     
707,322
 
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss)
   
(7,402,367
)
   
339,910
     
(715,068
)
   
(16,279,723
)
Net unrealized appreciation
   
17,620,253
     
2,871,053
     
103,974,269
     
30,802,939
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
397,426,225
   
$
32,936,886
   
$
629,901,086
   
$
286,470,994
 
                                 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
336,780,752
   
$
28,362,384
   
$
514,701,780
   
$
251,604,066
 
                                 
PRICING OF SHARES
                               
Investor Class
                               
Net Assets
 
$
18,631,225
   
$
   
$
170,709,074
   
$
63,562,557
 
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
10.82
   
$
   
$
3.15
   
$
12.95
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
1,721,421
     
     
54,184,206
     
4,906,837
 
Institutional Class
                               
Net Assets
 
$
378,795,000
   
$
32,936,886
   
$
459,192,012
   
$
222,908,437
 
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
10.87
   
$
11.06
   
$
3.18
   
$
12.98
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
34,838,576
     
2,978,629
     
144,298,916
     
17,168,704
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
   
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
 
ASSETS
             
Investments, at value (Cost ‐ see below)
 
$
66,932,359
   
$
654,912,293
   
$
197,314,239
 
Cash
   
4,107,473
     
61,829,951
     
15,372,627
 
Foreign cash, at value (Cost $369,303, $1,113,084 and $1,904,806, respectively)
   
370,157
     
1,098,552
     
1,906,116
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
54,818
     
776,223
     
176,032
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
69,799
     
1,312,569
     
211,578
 
Receivable for fund shares subscribed
   
18,036
     
452,383
     
315,862
 
Prepaid and other assets
   
27,865
     
29,857
     
30,202
 
Total assets
   
71,580,507
     
720,411,828
     
215,326,656
 
                         
LIABILITIES
                       
Payable for investments purchased
   
582,536
     
2,818,269
     
1,529,925
 
Foreign capital gains tax
   
104,769
     
773,190
     
623,329
 
Payable for fund shares redeemed
   
3,058
     
71,852
     
29,490
 
Advisory fees payable
   
50,065
     
739,321
     
143,069
 
Administration fees payable
   
3,780
     
28,398
     
7,790
 
Custodian fees payable
   
18,026
     
92,957
     
26,628
 
Payable for trustee fees and expenses
   
45
     
4,155
     
703
 
Payable for chief compliance officer fee
   
5
     
1,693
     
256
 
Payable for principal financial officer fees
   
4
     
303
     
47
 
Distribution and service fees payable
   
8,816
     
17,110
     
5,661
 
Payable for transfer agency fees
   
4,151
     
7,260
     
3,627
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
8,033
     
35,238
     
10,531
 
Total liabilities
   
783,288
     
4,589,746
     
2,381,056
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
70,797,219
   
$
715,822,082
   
$
212,945,600
 
                         
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF
                       
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
66,782,646
   
$
606,484,590
   
$
199,813,347
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
141,645
     
2,710,679
     
1,121,751
 
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss)
   
(350,295
)
   
13,433,266
     
(1,817,113
)
Net unrealized appreciation
   
4,223,223
     
93,193,547
     
13,827,615
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
70,797,219
   
$
715,822,082
   
$
212,945,600
 
                         
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
62,603,733
   
$
560,886,278
   
$
182,858,172
 
                         
PRICING OF SHARES
                       
Investor Class
                       
Net Assets
 
$
41,149,477
   
$
79,620,862
   
$
26,219,214
 
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
11.33
   
$
3.27
   
$
11.68
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
3,630,642
     
24,366,700
     
2,244,636
 
Institutional Class
                       
Net Assets
 
$
29,647,741
   
$
636,201,220
   
$
186,726,386
 
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
11.37
   
$
3.28
   
$
11.70
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
2,607,761
     
193,828,183
     
15,954,642
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
   
Grandeur Peak Global Micro
Cap Fund
   
Grandeur Peak Global
Opportunities Fund
   
Grandeur Peak Global
Reach Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME
                   
Dividends
 
$
5,409,159
   
$
463,408
   
$
5,932,795
   
$
3,012,882
 
Interest
   
1,588
     
9
     
     
 
Foreign taxes withheld
   
(560,266
)
   
(45,678
)
   
(444,963
)
   
(259,045
)
Total investment income
   
4,850,481
     
417,739
     
5,487,832
     
2,753,837
 
                                 
EXPENSES
                               
Investment advisor fees (Note 6)
   
2,597,802
     
238,433
     
3,954,664
     
1,588,017
 
Administrative fees
   
78,348
     
11,732
     
123,643
     
64,873
 
Distribution and service fees ‐ Investor Class
   
20,339
     
     
203,062
     
75,952
 
Transfer agent fees
   
19,384
     
19,137
     
41,544
     
31,776
 
Professional fees
   
15,705
     
10,124
     
22,194
     
18,394
 
Printing fees
   
6,462
     
1,373
     
17,277
     
9,905
 
Registration fees
   
18,385
     
4,413
     
16,227
     
16,951
 
Custodian fees
   
223,004
     
41,650
     
152,041
     
121,293
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
4,878
     
408
     
8,211
     
3,772
 
Chief compliance officer fees
   
4,681
     
386
     
7,891
     
3,637
 
Principal financial officer fees
   
845
     
68
     
1,430
     
659
 
Offering costs
   
     
28,369
     
     
 
Other expenses
   
9,419
     
3,071
     
13,321
     
8,515
 
Total expenses
   
2,999,252
     
359,164
     
4,561,505
     
1,943,744
 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 6)
   
     
(44,854
)
   
(35,775
)
   
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
   
1,851,229
     
103,429
     
962,102
     
810,093
 
                                 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
                               
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
   
6,128,744
     
427,520
     
(544,166
)
   
(3,039,406
)
Net realized gain/(loss) on foreign currency transactions
   
(82,156
)
   
376
     
(51,811
)
   
(75,032
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $458,958, $40,451, $513,344 and $227,257, respectively)
   
29,314,452
     
1,478,701
     
29,114,371
     
16,970,434
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
   
(1,156
)
   
(3,303
)
   
(43,305
)
   
(15,641
)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
   
35,359,884
     
1,903,294
     
28,475,089
     
13,840,355
 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
37,211,113
   
$
2,006,723
   
$
29,437,191
   
$
14,650,448
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Grandeur Peak Global
Stalwarts Fund
   
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME
             
Dividends
 
$
398,441
   
$
8,203,018
   
$
1,528,801
 
Interest
   
     
258
     
 
Foreign taxes withheld
   
(28,987
)
   
(771,486
)
   
(139,313
)
Total investment income
   
369,454
     
7,431,790
     
1,389,488
 
                         
EXPENSES
                       
Investment advisor fees (Note 6)
   
217,059
     
4,503,509
     
653,631
 
Recoupment of previously waived fees (Note 6)
   
     
     
51,467
 
Administrative fees
   
12,870
     
140,515
     
32,422
 
Distribution and service fees ‐ Investor Class
   
38,104
     
90,894
     
31,235
 
Transfer agent fees
   
22,814
     
31,695
     
19,162
 
Professional fees
   
9,853
     
24,754
     
13,738
 
Printing fees
   
1,885
     
12,439
     
2,454
 
Registration fees
   
5,687
     
16,074
     
5,247
 
Custodian fees
   
34,421
     
210,349
     
54,923
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
517
     
9,356
     
1,927
 
Chief compliance officer fees
   
522
     
8,990
     
1,820
 
Principal financial officer fees
   
98
     
1,629
     
331
 
Offering costs
   
22,792
     
     
23,592
 
Other expenses
   
3,550
     
14,816
     
4,278
 
Total expenses
   
370,172
     
5,065,020
     
896,227
 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 6)
   
(33,612
)
   
(57,110
)
   
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
   
32,894
     
2,423,880
     
493,261
 
                         
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
                       
Net realized gain on investments
   
128,354
     
13,305,758
     
363,108
 
Net realized gain/(loss) on foreign currency transactions
   
(90,010
)
   
1,361,923
     
(319,290
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $80,753, $773,190 and $490,847, respectively)
   
1,942,146
     
22,825,261
     
7,087,888
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
   
(3,744
)
   
(113,608
)
   
(23,569
)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
   
1,976,746
     
37,379,334
     
7,108,137
 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
2,009,640
   
$
39,803,214
   
$
7,601,398
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Statements of
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income
 
$
1,851,229
   
$
2,937,123
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
6,046,588
     
(6,742,695
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
29,313,296
     
(50,774,647
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
37,211,113
     
(54,580,219
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3)
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
   
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Net realized gains on investments
               
Investor Class
   
     
(784,769
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(12,306,838
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(13,091,607
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
156,660
     
1,471,368
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
766,668
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(4,038,147
)
   
(16,030,060
)
Redemption fees
   
1
     
2,624
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(3,881,486
)
   
(13,789,400
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
8,279,049
     
11,860,125
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
11,059,498
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(14,223,222
)
   
(39,363,942
)
Redemption fees
   
22
     
1,324
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(5,944,151
)
   
(16,442,995
)
                 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
   
27,385,476
     
(97,904,221
)
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
370,040,749
     
467,944,970
 
End of period*
 
$
397,426,225
   
$
370,040,749
 
                 
*Including accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
2,746,744
   
$
895,515
 
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Investor Class
               
Issued
   
15,163
     
144,484
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
79,530
 
Redeemed
   
(386,315
)
   
(1,598,285
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(371,152
)
   
(1,374,271
)
               
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
786,832
     
1,186,242
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
1,143,692
 
Redeemed
   
(1,413,331
)
   
(4,011,166
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(626,499
)
   
(1,681,232
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Statements of
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
October 21,
2015 (Commencement of Operations)
to April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income/(loss)
 
$
103,429
   
$
(59,607
)
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
427,896
     
(97,724
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
1,475,398
     
1,395,655
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
2,006,723
     
1,238,324
 
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
1,259,762
     
31,071,815
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(1,065,055
)
   
(1,575,834
)
Redemption fees
   
2
     
1,149
 
Net increase from capital shares transactions
   
194,709
     
29,497,130
 
Net increase in net assets
   
2,201,432
     
30,735,454
 
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
30,735,454
     
 
End of period*
 
$
32,936,886
   
$
30,735,454
 
*Including accumulated net investment income/(loss) of:
 
$
89,725
   
$
(13,704
)
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
118,333
     
3,118,442
 
Redeemed
   
(99,572
)
   
(158,574
)
Net increase in share transactions
   
18,761
     
2,959,868
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Statements of
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income
 
$
962,102
   
$
1,497,876
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
(595,977
)
   
16,758,288
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
29,071,066
     
(56,974,221
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
29,437,191
     
(38,718,057
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3)
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
   
     
(109,124
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(1,035,196
)
Net realized gains on investments
               
Investor Class
   
     
(13,697,007
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(34,852,047
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(49,693,374
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
5,167,033
     
16,451,459
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
13,160,455
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(15,674,797
)
   
(33,495,791
)
Redemption fees
   
101
     
981
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(10,507,663
)
   
(3,882,896
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
19,469,260
     
21,799,233
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
34,499,590
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(33,688,004
)
   
(66,675,634
)
Redemption fees
   
4,171
     
663
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(14,214,573
)
   
(10,376,148
)
                 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
   
4,714,955
     
(102,670,475
)
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
625,186,131
     
727,856,606
 
End of period*
 
$
629,901,086
   
$
625,186,131
 
*Including accumulated net investment income/(loss) of:
 
$
295,415
   
$
(666,687
)
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Investor Class
               
Issued
   
1,676,929
     
5,378,903
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
4,386,818
 
Redeemed
   
(5,068,162
)
   
(10,866,076
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(3,391,233
)
   
(1,100,355
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
6,254,829
     
7,034,568
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
11,423,705
 
Redeemed
   
(10,933,210
)
   
(21,633,925
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(4,678,381
)
   
(3,175,652
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Statements of
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income
 
$
810,093
   
$
866,968
 
Net realized loss
   
(3,114,438
)
   
(10,392,458
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
16,954,793
     
(14,065,512
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
14,650,448
     
(23,591,002
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3)
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
   
     
(31,050
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(548,683
)
Net realized gains on investments
               
Investor Class
   
     
(2,531,840
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(8,291,704
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(11,403,277
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
2,044,714
     
8,664,894
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
2,432,032
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(8,818,531
)
   
(22,513,189
)
Redemption fees
   
265
     
112
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(6,773,552
)
   
(11,416,151
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
5,722,267
     
14,482,195
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
8,452,696
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(15,871,507
)
   
(35,375,478
)
Redemption fees
   
5
     
1,064
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(10,149,235
)
   
(12,439,523
)
                 
Net decrease in net assets
   
(2,272,339
)
   
(58,849,953
)
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
288,743,333
     
347,593,286
 
End of period*
 
$
286,470,994
   
$
288,743,333
 
*Including accumulated net investment income/(loss) of:
 
$
707,322
   
$
(102,771
)
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Investor Class
               
Issued
   
163,186
     
687,256
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
199,838
 
Redeemed
   
(695,943
)
   
(1,845,147
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(532,757
)
   
(958,053
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
444,522
     
1,168,635
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
694,552
 
Redeemed
   
(1,264,034
)
   
(2,925,982
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(819,512
)
   
(1,062,795
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
September 2,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income
 
$
32,894
   
$
16,435
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
38,344
     
(316,587
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
1,938,402
     
2,284,821
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
2,009,640
     
1,984,669
 
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3)
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
   
     
(1,406
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(1,599
)
Net realized gains on investments
               
Investor Class
   
     
(5,451
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(4,017
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(12,473
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
23,485,758
     
19,927,627
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
6,798
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(2,484,558
)
   
(1,840,013
)
Redemption fees
   
237
     
756
 
Net increase from capital shares transactions
   
21,001,437
     
18,095,168
 
                 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
11,803,270
     
17,799,288
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
5,140
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(710,466
)
   
(1,178,526
)
Redemption fees
   
     
72
 
Net increase from capital shares transactions
   
11,092,804
     
16,625,974
 
Net increase in net assets
   
34,103,881
     
36,693,338
 
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
36,693,338
     
 
End of period*
 
$
70,797,219
   
$
36,693,338
 
*Including accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
141,645
   
$
108,751
 
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Investor Class
               
Issued
   
2,085,915
     
1,940,844
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
639
 
Redeemed
   
(218,013
)
   
(178,743
)
Net increase in share transactions
   
1,867,902
     
1,762,740
 
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
1,055,246
     
1,727,174
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
483
 
Redeemed
   
(62,904
)
   
(112,238
)
Net increase in share transactions
   
992,342
     
1,615,419
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Statements of
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income
 
$
2,423,880
   
$
4,673,044
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
14,667,681
     
(1,400,622
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
22,711,653
     
(51,653,029
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
39,803,214
     
(48,380,607
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3)
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
   
     
(333,339
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(2,890,960
)
Net realized gains on investments
               
Investor Class
   
     
(5,176,781
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(25,904,418
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(34,305,498
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
11,516,601
     
22,706,144
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
5,342,478
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(59,476,591
)
   
(62,519,592
)
Redemption fees
   
173
     
5,300
 
Net decrease from capital shares transactions
   
(47,959,817
)
   
(34,465,670
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
61,013,198
     
25,906,118
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
25,634,915
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(40,328,053
)
   
(87,311,199
)
Redemption fees
   
708
     
8,941
 
Net increase/(decrease) from capital shares transactions
   
20,685,853
     
(35,761,225
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
   
12,529,250
     
(152,913,000
)
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
703,292,832
     
856,205,832
 
End of period*
 
$
715,822,082
   
$
703,292,832
 
*Including accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
2,710,679
   
$
286,799
 
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Investor Class
               
Issued
   
3,630,496
     
7,180,441
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
1,740,221
 
Redeemed
   
(19,328,497
)
   
(19,692,604
)
Net decrease in share transactions
   
(15,698,001
)
   
(10,771,942
)
                 
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
19,764,003
     
8,230,251
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
8,323,024
 
Redeemed
   
(12,507,635
)
   
(28,793,205
)
Net increase/(decrease) in share transactions
   
7,256,368
     
(12,239,930
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Statements of
Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
September 2,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
       
Net investment income
 
$
493,261
   
$
306,704
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
43,818
     
(1,541,441
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
7,064,319
     
6,763,296
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
7,601,398
     
5,528,559
 
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3)
               
Net investment income
               
Institutional Class
   
     
(30,017
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(30,017
)
                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)
               
Investor Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
4,512,323
     
22,223,231
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(1,714,945
)
   
(1,404,112
)
Redemption fees
   
125
     
1,506
 
Net increase from capital shares transactions
   
2,797,503
     
20,820,625
 
                 
Institutional Class
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
68,470,748
     
122,552,744
 
Distributions reinvested
   
     
29,459
 
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(7,021,888
)
   
(7,803,828
)
Redemption fees
   
     
297
 
Net increase from capital shares transactions
   
61,448,860
     
114,778,672
 
                 
Net increase in net assets
   
71,847,761
     
141,097,839
 
                 
NET ASSETS
               
Beginning of period
   
141,097,839
     
 
End of period*
 
$
212,945,600
   
$
141,097,839
 
*Including accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
1,121,751
   
$
628,490
 
                 
OTHER INFORMATION
               
Shares Transactions
               
Investor Class
               
Issued
   
391,553
     
2,133,944
 
Redeemed
   
(145,929
)
   
(134,932
)
Net increase in share transactions
   
245,624
     
1,999,012
 
Institutional Class
               
Issued
   
5,767,237
     
11,528,096
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
2,720
 
Redeemed
   
(610,204
)
   
(733,207
)
Net increase in share transactions
   
5,157,033
     
10,797,609
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Investor Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Period
December 16,
2013
(Inception) to
April 30, 2014
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
9.82
   
$
11.51
   
$
10.53
   
$
10.00
 
                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                               
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
   
0.04
     
0.07
     
0.02
     
(0.05
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.96
     
(1.41
)
   
1.22
     
0.58
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
1.00
     
(1.34
)
   
1.24
     
0.53
 
                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                               
From net investment income
   
     
     
(0.01
)
   
 
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.35
)
   
(0.25
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.35
)
   
(0.26
)
   
 
                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.00
     
(1.69
)
   
0.98
     
0.53
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.82
   
$
9.82
   
$
11.51
   
$
10.53
 
                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
10.18
%(c)
   
(11.62
)%
   
12.06
%
   
5.30
%(c)
                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
18,631
   
$
20,548
   
$
39,896
   
$
27,952
 
                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.75
%(d)
   
1.77
%
   
1.82
%
   
2.01
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.75
%(d)
   
1.77
%
   
1.82
%
   
1.95
%(d)(e)
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.81
%(d)
   
0.69
%
   
0.22
%
   
(0.55
)%(d)
                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
14
%(c)
   
40
%
   
53
%
   
26
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.   
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Period
December 16,
2013
(Inception) to
April 30, 2014
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
9.85
   
$
11.52
   
$
10.54
   
$
10.00
 
                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                               
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
   
0.05
     
0.08
     
0.05
     
(0.03
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.97
     
(1.40
)
   
1.21
     
0.57
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
1.02
     
(1.32
)
   
1.26
     
0.54
 
                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                               
From net investment income
   
     
     
(0.03
)
   
 
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.35
)
   
(0.25
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.35
)
   
(0.28
)
   
 
                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
1.02
     
(1.67
)
   
0.98
     
0.54
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.87
   
$
9.85
   
$
11.52
   
$
10.54
 
                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
10.36
%(c)
   
(11.44
)%
   
12.22
%
   
5.40
%(c)
                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
378,795
   
$
349,493
   
$
428,048
   
$
255,819
 
                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.55
%(d)
   
1.55
%
   
1.58
%
   
1.76
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.55
%(d)
   
1.55
%
   
1.58
%
   
1.70
%(d)(e)
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.97
%(d)
   
0.75
%
   
0.43
%
   
(0.37
)%(d)
                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
14
%(c)
   
40
%
   
53
%
   
26
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
October 21,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to April 30, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
10.38
   
$
10.00
 
                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
               
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
   
0.03
     
(0.02
)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.65
     
0.40
 
Total income from investment operations
   
0.68
     
0.38
 
                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                 
INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.68
     
0.38
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
11.06
   
$
10.38
 
                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
6.55
%(c)
   
3.80
%(c)
                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
32,937
   
$
30,735
 
                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
2.26
%(d)
   
2.30
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.98
%(d)
   
2.00
%(d)(e)
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.65
%(d)
   
(0.41
)%(d)
                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
13
%(c)
   
8
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights

 
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Investor Class
 
For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the
Period October 17,
2011 (Inception) to April 30, 2012
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
3.01
   
$
3.43
   
$
3.31
   
$
2.77
   
$
2.31
   
$
2.00
 
                                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                                               
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
(0.00
)(b)
   
0.00
(b) 
   
(0.00
)(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.14
     
(0.18
)
   
0.35
     
0.67
     
0.51
     
0.31
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
0.14
     
(0.18
)
   
0.35
     
0.67
     
0.51
     
0.31
 
                                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
   
(0.01
)
   
     
(0.01
)
   
 
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.24
)
   
(0.22
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.04
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.24
)
   
(0.23
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.05
)
   
 
                                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.14
     
(0.42
)
   
0.12
     
0.54
     
0.46
     
0.31
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
3.15
   
$
3.01
   
$
3.43
   
$
3.31
   
$
2.77
   
$
2.31
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
4.65
%(c)
   
(5.03
)%
   
11.09
%
   
24.31
%
   
22.34
%
   
15.50
%(c)
                                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
170,709
   
$
173,156
   
$
201,462
   
$
216,247
   
$
132,384
   
$
73,154
 
                                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.61
%(d)
   
1.62
%
   
1.62
%
   
1.68
%
   
1.76
%
   
2.30
%(d)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.60
%(d)
   
1.62
%
   
1.62
%
   
1.68
%
   
1.75
%
   
1.75
%(d)
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.14
%(d)
   
0.06
%
   
0.12
%
   
(0.15
)%
   
0.19
%
   
(0.04
)%(d)
                                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
14
%(c)
   
32
%
   
37
%
   
38
%
   
35
%
   
42
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the
Period
October 17,
2011 (Inception) to April 30, 2012
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
3.03
   
$
3.46
   
$
3.34
   
$
2.79
   
$
2.32
   
$
2.00
 
                                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                                               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.00
(b) 
   
0.01
     
0.00
(b) 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.14
     
(0.19
)
   
0.34
     
0.68
     
0.52
     
0.32
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
0.15
     
(0.18
)
   
0.35
     
0.68
     
0.53
     
0.32
 
                                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.01
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.00
)(b)
   
(0.02
)
   
 
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.24
)
   
(0.22
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.04
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.25
)
   
(0.23
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.06
)
   
 
                                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.15
     
(0.43
)
   
0.12
     
0.55
     
0.47
     
0.32
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
3.18
   
$
3.03
   
$
3.46
   
$
3.34
   
$
2.79
   
$
2.32
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
4.95
%(c)
   
(5.12
)%
   
11.20
%
   
24.67
%
   
22.86
%
   
16.00
%(c)
                                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
459,192
   
$
452,030
   
$
526,394
   
$
492,869
   
$
217,953
   
$
77,737
 
                                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.38
%(d)
   
1.38
%
   
1.38
%
   
1.44
%
   
1.51
%
   
2.03
%(d)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.37
%(d)
   
1.38
%
   
1.38
%
   
1.44
%
   
1.50
%
   
1.50
%(d)
Net investment income
   
0.37
%(d)
   
0.30
%
   
0.35
%
   
0.08
%
   
0.37
%
   
0.40
%(d)
                                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
14
%(c)
   
32
%
   
37
%
   
38
%
   
35
%
   
42
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized. 
(d)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Investor Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Period
June 19,
2013
(Inception) to
April 30, 2014
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
12.31
   
$
13.65
   
$
12.43
   
$
10.00
 
                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                               
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
   
0.02
     
0.01
     
0.00
(b) 
   
(0.02
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.62
     
(0.89
)
   
1.37
     
2.54
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
0.64
     
(0.88
)
   
1.37
     
2.52
 
                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.01
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.02
)
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.45
)
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.08
)
Total distributions
   
     
(0.46
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.10
)
                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.01
 
                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.64
     
(1.34
)
   
1.22
     
2.43
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
12.95
   
$
12.31
   
$
13.65
   
$
12.43
 
                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
5.20
%(c)
   
(6.45
)%
   
11.09
%
   
25.31
%(c)
                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
63,563
   
$
66,984
   
$
87,354
   
$
46,163
 
                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.52
%(d)
   
1.60
%
   
1.60
%
   
1.91
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.52
%(d)
   
1.60
%
   
1.60
%
   
1.60
%(d)(e)
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.39
%(d)
   
0.10
%
   
0.03
%
   
(0.17
)%(d)
                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
17
%(c)
   
46
%
   
46
%
   
39
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized. 
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented
 
Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Period
June 19,
2013
(Inception) to
April 30, 2014
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
12.33
   
$
13.66
   
$
12.42
   
$
10.00
 
                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.04
     
0.04
     
0.03
     
0.02
 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.61
     
(0.89
)
   
1.37
     
2.52
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
0.65
     
(0.85
)
   
1.40
     
2.54
 
                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.03
)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.04
)
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.45
)
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.08
)
Total distributions
   
     
(0.48
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.12
)
                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.65
     
(1.33
)
   
1.24
     
2.42
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
12.98
   
$
12.33
   
$
13.66
   
$
12.42
 
                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
5.27
%(c)
   
(6.18
)%
   
11.41
%
   
25.45
%(c)
                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
222,908
   
$
221,759
   
$
260,239
   
$
88,311
 
                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.29
%(d)
   
1.35
%
   
1.35
%
   
1.75
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.29
%(d)
   
1.35
%
   
1.35
%
   
1.35
%(d)(e)
Net investment income
   
0.61
%(d)
   
0.34
%
   
0.23
%
   
0.21
%(d)
                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
17
%(c)
   
46
%
   
46
%
   
39
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Investor Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
September 2,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to April 30, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
10.85
   
$
10.00
 
                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
               
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
   
(0.00
)(b)
   
0.00
(b) 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.48
     
0.85
 
Total income from investment operations
   
0.48
     
0.85
 
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
Total distributions
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                 
INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.48
     
0.85
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
11.33
   
$
10.85
 
                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
4.42
%(c)
   
8.55
%(c)
                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
41,149
   
$
19,131
 
                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.47
%(d)
   
2.06
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.35
%(d)
   
1.35
%(d)(e)
Net investment loss
   
(0.01
)%(d)
   
0.00
%(d)(f)
                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(c)
   
24
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.
(f)
Less than 0.005% of average net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
September 2,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to April 30, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
10.87
   
$
10.00
 
                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.02
     
0.02
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.48
     
0.85
 
Total income from investment operations
   
0.50
     
0.87
 
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
Total distributions
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
     
0.00
(b) 
                 
INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.50
     
0.87
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
11.37
   
$
10.87
 
                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
4.60
%(c)
   
8.76
%(c)
                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
29,648
   
$
17,562
 
                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.23
%(d)
   
1.86
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.10
%(d)
   
1.10
%(d)(e)
Net investment income
   
0.28
%(d)
   
0.22
%(d)
                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(c)
   
24
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Investor Class
 
For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the
Period
October 17, 2011 (Inception) to April 30, 2012
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
3.09
   
$
3.42
   
$
3.41
   
$
2.83
   
$
2.29
   
$
2.00
 
                                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                                               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.00
(b) 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.17
     
(0.20
)
   
0.21
     
0.68
     
0.55
     
0.29
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
0.18
     
(0.19
)
   
0.22
     
0.69
     
0.56
     
0.29
 
                                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.01
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.01
)
   
 
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.13
)
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.09
)
   
(0.01
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.14
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.02
)
   
 
                                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.18
     
(0.33
)
   
0.01
     
0.58
     
0.54
     
0.29
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
3.27
   
$
3.09
   
$
3.42
   
$
3.41
   
$
2.83
   
$
2.29
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
5.83
%(c)
   
(5.53
)%
   
7.25
%
   
24.59
%
   
24.57
%
   
14.50
%(c)
                                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
79,621
   
$
123,922
   
$
173,842
   
$
153,296
   
$
96,550
   
$
9,274
 
                                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.61
%(d)
   
1.62
%
   
1.62
%
   
1.73
%
   
1.88
%
   
2.94
%(d)
Expenses (including fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.59
%(d)
   
1.62
%
   
1.62
%
   
1.73
%
   
1.75
%
   
1.75
%(d)
Net investment income
   
0.42
%(d)
   
0.45
%
   
0.37
%
   
0.20
%
   
0.26
%
   
0.33
%(d)
                                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
12
%(c)
   
34
%
   
36
%
   
37
%
   
52
%
   
24
%(c)
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the
Period
October 17, 2011 (Inception) to April 30, 2012
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
3.11
   
$
3.43
   
$
3.42
   
$
2.84
   
$
2.29
   
$
2.00
 
                                                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
                                               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.01
     
0.02
     
0.02
     
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.01
 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.16
     
(0.20
)
   
0.21
     
0.69
     
0.57
     
0.28
 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
   
0.17
     
(0.18
)
   
0.23
     
0.70
     
0.58
     
0.29
 
                                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
                                               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.01
)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.03
)
   
(0.02
)
   
 
From net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.13
)
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.09
)
   
(0.01
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
     
(0.14
)
   
(0.22
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.03
)
   
 
                                                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                                                 
INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.17
     
(0.32
)
   
0.01
     
0.58
     
0.55
     
0.29
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
3.28
   
$
3.11
   
$
3.43
   
$
3.42
   
$
2.84
   
$
2.29
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
5.47
%(c)
   
(5.02
)%
   
7.41
%
   
24.70
%
   
25.11
%
   
14.50
%(c)
                                                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
636,201
   
$
579,371
   
$
682,364
   
$
658,127
   
$
250,962
   
$
55,458
 
                                                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
                                               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.38
%(d)
   
1.38
%
   
1.38
%
   
1.46
%
   
1.59
%
   
2.50
%(d)
Expenses (including fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.37
%(d)
   
1.38
%
   
1.38
%
   
1.46
%
   
1.50
%
   
1.50
%(d)
Net investment income
   
0.70
%(d)
   
0.65
%
   
0.61
%
   
0.42
%
   
0.51
%
   
0.56
%(d)
                                                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
12
%(c)
   
34
%
   
36
%
   
37
%
   
52
%
   
24
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Investor Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
September 2,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to April 30, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
11.02
   
$
10.00
 
                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.02
     
0.03
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.64
     
0.99
 
Total income from investment operations
   
0.66
     
1.02
 
                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
                 
INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.66
     
1.02
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
11.68
   
$
11.02
 
                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
5.99
%(c)
   
10.20
%(c)
                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
26,219
   
$
22,028
 
                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.30
%(d)
   
1.45
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.30
%(d)
   
1.35
%(d)(e)
Net investment income
   
0.42
%(d)
   
0.44
%(d)
                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(c)
   
59
%(c)

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented

Institutional Class
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Period
September 2,
2015 (Commencement of Operations) to April 30, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
11.03
   
$
10.00
 
                 
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
               
Net investment income(a)
   
0.04
     
0.04
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.63
     
0.99
 
Total income from investment operations
   
0.67
     
1.03
 
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS
               
From net investment income
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
Total distributions
   
     
(0.00
)(b)
                 
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID‐IN CAPITAL
   
     
0.00
(b) 
                 
INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.67
     
1.03
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
11.70
   
$
11.03
 
                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
6.07
%(c)
   
10.34
%(c)
                 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
               
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
186,726
   
$
119,070
 
                 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
               
Expenses (excluding fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.06
%(d)
   
1.20
%(d)(e)
Expenses (including fees waived/ reimbursed by investment advisor)
   
1.06
%(d)
   
1.10
%(d)(e)
Net investment income
   
0.64
%(d)
   
0.60
%(d)
                 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
15
%(c)
   
59
%(c)
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)
Not Annualized.
(d)
Annualized.
(e)
Expense ratios during startup periods may not be representative of longer term operating periods.

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1. ORGANIZATION


Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open‐end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). As of October 31, 2016, the Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semi‐annual report describes the Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund, Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund, and Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund (individually a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Funds seek long‐term growth of capital. The Funds offer Investor Class (except the Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund) and Institutional Class shares.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements.

Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.

For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by open‐end registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange‐traded open‐end investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.

Equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges are valued at the closing values of such securities on their respective foreign exchanges, except when an event occurs subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange and the close of the NYSE that was likely to have changed such value. In such an event, the fair value of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Funds will use a fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service, which is intended to reflect fair value when a security’s value or a meaningful portion of each Fund’s portfolio is believed to have been materially affected by a valuation event that has occurred between the close of the exchange or market on which the security is traded and the close of the regular trading day on the NYSE. The Funds’ valuation procedures set forth certain triggers which instruct when to use the fair valuation model.

Forward currency exchange contracts have a fair value determined by the prevailing foreign currency exchange daily rates and current foreign currency exchange forward rates. The foreign currency exchange forward rates are calculated using an automated system that estimates rates on the basis of the current day foreign currency exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service.

When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.

Fair Value Measurements: The Funds disclose the classification of their fair value measurements following a three‐tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.
 

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;

Level 2 – Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

Level 3 – Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The following is a summary of each Fund’s investments in the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2016:
 
Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
                       
Common Stocks*
 
$
354,872,157
   
$
   
$
   
$
354,872,157
 
Rights*
   
     
39,181
     
     
39,181
 
Total
 
$
354,872,157
   
$
39,181
   
$
   
$
354,911,338
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
                       
Common Stocks*
 
$
31,268,040
   
$
   
$
   
$
31,268,040
 
Rights*
   
     
4,805
     
     
4,805
 
Total
 
$
31,268,040
   
$
4,805
   
$
   
$
31,272,845
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
                       
Common Stocks*
 
$
619,153,531
   
$
   
$
   
$
619,153,531
 
Rights*
   
     
68,858
     
     
68,858
 
Total
 
$
619,153,531
   
$
68,858
   
$
   
$
619,222,389
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Georgia
 
$
2,390,914
   
$
331,432
   
$
   
$
2,722,346
 
Spain
   
     
     
1
     
1
 
Other*
   
279,241,680
     
     
     
279,241,680
 
Preferred Stocks*
 
$
651,098
   
$
   
$
   
$
651,098
 
Rights*
   
     
22,147
     
     
22,147
 
Total
 
$
282,283,692
   
$
353,579
   
$
1
   
$
282,637,272
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
                       
Common Stocks*
 
$
65,276,681
   
$
   
$
   
$
65,276,681
 
Preferred Stocks*
   
609,327
     
     
     
609,327
 
Exchange Traded Funds*
   
1,046,351
     
     
     
1,046,351
 
Total
 
$
66,932,359
   
$
   
$
   
$
66,932,359
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
                       
Common Stocks*
 
$
654,801,273
   
$
   
$
   
$
654,801,273
 
Rights*
   
     
111,020
     
     
111,020
 
Total
 
$
654,801,273
   
$
111,020
   
$
   
$
654,912,293
 

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted and Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
                       
Common Stocks*
 
$
188,555,120
   
$
   
$
   
$
188,555,120
 
Preferred Stocks*
   
2,656,109
     
     
     
2,656,109
 
Exchange Traded Funds*
   
6,103,010
     
     
     
6,103,010
 
Total
 
$
197,314,239
   
$
   
$
   
$
197,314,239
 

For a detailed country breakdown, see the accompanying Portfolio of Investments.

The Fund utilizes a fair value evaluation service with respect to international securities with an earlier market closing than the Fund’s net asset value computation cutoff. When events trigger the use of the fair value evaluation service on a reporting period date, it results in certain securities transferring from a Level 1 to a Level 2 classification. When the trigger is not met at a period end, it could result in securities transferring from a Level 2 to a Level 1 classification. The transfer amount disclosed in the table below represents the value of the securities as of October 31, 2016 transferred in/(out) of Level 1 and Level 2 during the reporting period that were also held as of April 30, 2016.

The Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund had the following transfers in Level 1 from Level and Level 2 at October 31, 2016:
 
   
Level 1 - Quoted and
Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant
Observable Inputs
 
   
Transfers In
   
Transfers (Out)
   
Transfers In
   
Transfers (Out)
 
Common Stocks
 
$
95,435
   
$
   
$
   
$
(95,435
)
Total
 
$
95,435
   
$
   
$
   
$
(95,435
)

The Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund had the following transfers in Level 1 from Level and Level 2 at October 31, 2016:

   
Level 1 - Quoted and
Unadjusted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant
Observable Inputs
 
   
Transfers In
   
Transfers (Out)
   
Transfers In
   
Transfers (Out)
 
Common Stocks
 
$
634,034
   
$
   
$
   
$
(634,034
)
Total
 
$
634,034
   
$
   
$
   
$
(634,034
)
 

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of the investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
 
Common Stocks
   
Total
 
Balance as of April 30, 2016
 
$
1
   
$
1
 
Accrued Discount/Premium
   
     
 
Return of Capital
   
     
 
Realized Gain/(Loss)
   
     
 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
   
     
 
Purchases
   
     
 
Sales Proceeds
   
     
 
Transfer into Level 3
   
     
 
Transfer out of Level 3
   
     
 
Balance as of October 31, 2016
 
$
1
   
$
1
 
Net change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) included in the Statement of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments held at October 31, 2016
 
$
   
$
 

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations under Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments. Realized gain (loss) on Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations under Net realized gain/(loss) on investments. Due to the ability to obtain a closing market price within an active market for a security that previously had no market to trade, the security was transferred to level 1 for all Funds.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost which is the same basis the Fund uses for federal income tax purposes. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex‐dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Funds. All of the realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.

Cash Management Transactions: The Funds subscribe to the Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) Cash Management Service (“CMS”), whereby cash balances are automatically swept into overnight offshore demand deposits with either the BBH Grand Cayman branch or a branch of a pre‐approved commercial bank. This fully automated program allows the Funds to earn interest on cash balances. Excess cash with deposit institutions domiciled outside of the U.S. are subject to sovereign actions in the jurisdiction of the deposit institution including, but not limited to, freeze, seizure or diminution. Cash balances in the BBH CMS are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under Cash and Foreign Cash, at Value. As of October 31, 2016, the Funds had the following cash balances participating in the BBH CMS:
 
Fund
     
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
 
$
40,259,450
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
   
1,406,113
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
   
12,135,233
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
   
3,973,945
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
   
3,987,286
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
61,894,440
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
   
15,243,967
 

As of October 31, 2016, the Funds had the following foreign cash balances participating in the BBH CMS (cost and value of foreign cash balances are equal):

Fund
     
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
 
$
1,907
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
   
1,318
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
   
243,420
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
   
301,985
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
   
16,978
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
690,766
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
   
1,140,801
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Foreign Securities: The Funds may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible reevaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate foreign currency, less complete financial information about companies and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment valuations and other assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Prevailing foreign exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The portion of realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed and is included in realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments, when applicable.

Foreign Currency Spot Contracts: The Funds may enter into foreign currency spot contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or to convert foreign currency receipts into U.S. dollars. A foreign currency spot contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at the current market rate, for settlement generally within two business days. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using current currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service.

The contract is marked‐to‐market daily for settlements beyond one day and any change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.

Trust Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Funds. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to the Funds are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each fund.

Fund and Class Expenses: Expenses that are specific to a Fund or class of shares of a Fund, including distribution fees (Rule 12b‐1 fees), are charged directly to that Fund or share class. Expenses that are common to all Funds generally are allocated among the Funds in proportion to their average daily net assets.

Offering Costs: Offering costs, including costs of printing initial prospectuses, legal and registration fees, are being amortized over twelve months from the inception date of the Funds. Amounts amortized during the period ended October 31, 2016 for the Grandeur Peak Micro Cap Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund, and Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund are shown on the Statements of Operations. As of October 31, 2016, the Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund, Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund, and Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund fully amortized all offering costs.

Federal Income Taxes: The Funds comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intend to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.

As of and during the period ended October 31, 2016, the Funds had a liability for unrecognized capital gains tax. These amounts are disclosed as Foreign Capital Gains Tax on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis. Income dividend distributions are derived from dividends and other income each Fund receives from their investments, including short term capital gains. Long term capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when each Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if the portfolio manager believes doing so may be necessary for each Fund to avoid or reduce taxes. The Funds intend to pass through foreign tax credits to shareholders.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
3. TAX BASIS INFORMATION

Tax Basis of Investments: As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for Federal tax purposes was as follows:

   
Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)
   
Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
   
Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
 
$
61,153,718
   
$
(43,565,871
)
 
$
17,587,847
   
$
337,323,491
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
   
4,770,533
     
(1,862,448
)
   
2,908,085
     
28,364,760
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
   
161,121,854
     
(56,668,918
)
   
104,452,936
     
514,769,453
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
   
56,143,905
     
(25,404,511
)
   
30,739,394
     
251,897,878
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
   
6,976,026
     
(2,791,207
)
   
4,184,819
     
62,747,540
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
153,295,250
     
(59,327,564
)
   
93,967,686
     
560,944,607
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
   
22,804,589
     
(8,808,041
)
   
13,996,548
     
183,317,691
 
 
Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by the Funds.
 
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year and or period ended April 30, 2016 were as follows:
 
   
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
 
$
37
   
$
13,091,570
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
   
4,220,786
     
45,472,588
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
   
4,111,213
     
7,292,064
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
   
12,473
     
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
5,508,633
     
28,796,865
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
   
30,017
     
 
 
The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.

4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS


The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short term securities) during the six months ended October 31, 2016 were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Purchases of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
 
$
47,666,725
   
$
69,283,972
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
   
4,010,136
     
4,901,260
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
   
83,893,371
     
105,972,083
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
   
47,441,433
     
61,795,895
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
   
38,071,635
     
7,565,026
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
   
79,443,292
     
128,068,338
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
   
81,045,217
     
22,972,719
 

5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST


The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of the shares of the Funds of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Purchasers of the share do not have 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchasers’ ownership of the shares. Shares have no pre‐emptive rights.
 
Shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase may incur a 2% short‐term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount. For the six months ended October 31, 2016 and the year ended April 30, 2016, the redemption fees charged by the Funds are presented in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED‐PARTY TRANSACTIONS


The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Funds’ business affairs. The Adviser manages the investments of the Funds in accordance with the Funds’ investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Trustees. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, (the “Advisory Agreement”), each Fund pays the Adviser an annual management fee based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Funds’ advisory fee rates.

Fund
Advisory Fee
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
1.35%
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
1.50%
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
1.25%
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
1.10%
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
0.80%
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
1.25%
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
0.80%

The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit certain of each Fund’s expenses. The following table reflects the Funds’ expense cap.

Fund
Expense Cap
Term of Expense Limit Agreements
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund    
Investor Class
1.95%
September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
Institutional Class
1.70%
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund    
Institutional Class
2.00%
June 29, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund    
Investor Class
1.75%
September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
Institutional Class
1.50%
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund    
Investor Class
1.60%
September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
Institutional Class
1.35%
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund    
Investor Class
1.35%
June 29, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
Institutional Class
1.10%
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund    
Investor Class
1.75%
September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
Institutional Class
1.50%
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund    
Investor Class
1.35%
June 29, 2015 – August 31, 2016 /
Institutional Class
1.10%
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
 
Pursuant to these agreements, each Fund will reimburse the Adviser for any fee waivers and expense reimbursements made by the Adviser, provided that any such reimbursements made by the Funds to the Adviser will not cause the Funds’ expense limitation to exceed expense limitations in existence at the time the expense was incurred, or at the time of the reimbursement, whichever is lower, and the reimbursement is made within three years after the expenses were incurred. Fees waived/reimbursed by adviser for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
In addition to the foregoing contractual arrangements, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed, effective September 1, 2016, to waive, with respect to the Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund and the Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund only, annual management fees to the extent such fees exceed 1.10% on assets above $500 million (the annual management fee rate with respect to such funds will remain 1.25% on the first $500 million in assets). This voluntary arrangement may be terminated at any time by the Adviser.

For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the fee waivers/reimbursements and/or recoupments were as follows:

Fund
 
Fees Waived/
Reimbursed By Adviser
   
Recoupment of Previously Waived Fees By Adviser
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
           
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
               
Institutional Class
 
$
44,853
   
$
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
9,752
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
26,023
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
17,817
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
15,795
     
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
6,377
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
50,733
     
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
7,314
 
Institutional Class
   
     
44,153
 
 

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

As of October 31, 2016, the balances of recoupable expenses for each Fund were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Expires 2019
   
Total
 
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
           
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
               
Institutional Class
 
$
44,561
   
$
44,561
 
Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
56,762
   
$
56,762
 
Institutional Class
   
55,389
     
55,389
 
Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
               
Investor Class
 
$
7,314
   
$
7,314
 
Institutional Class
   
44,153
     
44,153
 
 
Administrator Fees and Expenses
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with their administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administration Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Funds including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Funds’ operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Funds’ administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administration fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

ALPS is reimbursed by the Fund for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses.

Transfer Agent
ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

Compliance Services
ALPS provides services that assist the Trust’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a‐1 under the 1940 Act and receives an annual base fee. ALPS is reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses by the Funds. Compliance service fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

Principal Financial Officer
ALPS receives an annual fee for providing principal financial officer services to the Funds. Principal financial officer fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

Distributor: ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Funds, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of each Fund’s shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. ADI is not entitled to any compensation for its services as Distributor. ADI is registered as a broker‐dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
 

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Grandeur Peak Funds®
Notes to Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Each Fund has adopted a Distribution and Services (Rule 12b‐1) Plan pursuant to Rule 12b‐1 of the 1940 Act (the “Plan”) for its Investor Class shares. The Plan allows the Funds to use Investor Class assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of Investor Class shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to Investor Class shareholders. The Plan permits payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use Investor Class shares of each Fund as their funding medium and for related expenses. The recipients of such payments may include the Distributor, other affiliates of the Adviser, broker‐dealers, financial institutions, plan sponsors and administrators and other financial intermediaries through which investors may purchase shares of the Fund. The Plan permits the Funds to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Investor Class shares. The expenses of the Plan are reflected as distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations.

7. INDEMNIFICATIONS


Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses, which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
 

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Disclosure Regarding Approval of
Grandeur Peak Funds® 
Fund Advisory Agreement


On September 13, 2016, the Trustees met in person to discuss, among other things, the renewal of the investment advisory agreement between the Trust and Grandeur Peak (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Independent Trustees met with independent legal counsel during executive session and discussed the Investment Advisory Agreement and other related materials.  In renewing and approving the Investment Advisory Agreement with Grandeur Peak, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered the following factors with respect to the Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund (“Global Opportunities Fund”), Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund (“Global International Fund”), Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund (“Global Reach Fund”), Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (“Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund”), Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund (“Global Stalwart Fund”), Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund (“International Stalwart Fund”), and Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund (“Micro Cap Fund”) (collectively, the “Grandeur Peak Funds”):

Investment Advisory Fee Rate: The Trustees reviewed and considered the contractual annual advisory fee to be paid by the Trust, on behalf of the Grandeur Peak Funds to Grandeur Peak of 1.25% of each of the Global Opportunities Fund and Global International Fund daily average net assets, 1.10% of the Global Reach Fund daily average net assets, 1.35% of the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund daily average net assets, 0.80% of each of the Global Stalwart Fund and International Stalwart Fund daily average net assets and 1.50% of the Micro Cap Fund daily average net assets, in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Grandeur Peak to the Grandeur Peak Funds.

The Board received and considered information including a comparison of the net and gross management fees and the gross advisory fee of each of the Grandeur Peak Funds with those of funds in the peer group and universe of funds provided by an independent provider of investment company data (the “Data Provider”).  The Trustees noted that the net and gross management fees of the Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was above its respective peer group and universe median, except for the Global Stalwart and International Stalwart Funds, which were below their respective peer group and universe median.  The Trustees also noted that the gross advisory fee of the Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was above its respective peer group average and median, except for the Institutional Class of the Micro Cap Fund and the Investor Class and the Institutional Class of the Global Stalwarts and International Stalwarts Funds, which were below their respective peer group average and median.

Total Expense Ratios: The Trustees further reviewed and considered the total net expense ratios (after waivers, subject to certain exclusions) of 1.38% for the Institutional Class and 1.62% for the Investor Class of each of the International Opportunities Fund and the Global Opportunities Fund, 1.55% for the Institutional Class and 1.77% for the Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, 1.35% for the Institutional Class and 1.60% for the Investor Class of the Global Reach Fund, 2.00% for the Institutional Class of the Micro Cap Fund and 1.35% for the Investor Class and 1.10% for the Institutional Class of each of the Global Stalwarts and International Stalwarts Funds.  The Trustees noted that the total expense ratios (after waivers) of the Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was generally above (and in some cases significantly above) the peer group median and average total expense ratios (after waivers), except that the total expense ratio (after waivers) of the Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund and the International Stalwarts Fund were below the peer group median and average total expense ratios (after waivers).

Nature,  Extent  and  Quality  of  the  Services  under  the  Investment  Advisory  Agreement:  The  Trustees  received  and  considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Grandeur Peak Funds under the Investment Advisory Agreement.  The Trustees reviewed certain background materials supplied by Grandeur Peak in its presentation, including its Form ADV.

The Trustees reviewed and considered Grandeur Peak’s investment advisory personnel, its history as an asset manager and its performance and the amount of assets currently under management by Grandeur Peak and its affiliated entities.  The Trustees also reviewed the research and decision‐making processes utilized by Grandeur Peak, including the methods adopted to seek to achieve compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Grandeur Peak Funds.

The Trustees considered the background and experience of Grandeur Peak’s management in connection with the Grandeur Peak Funds, including reviewing  the  qualifications,  backgrounds  and  responsibilities  of  the  management  team  primarily  responsible  for  the  day‐to‐day  portfolio management of the Grandeur Peak Funds and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments.

The Trustees also reviewed, among other things, Grandeur Peak’s insider trading policies and procedures and its Code of Ethics.

Performance: The Trustees reviewed performance information for each of the Grandeur Peak Funds for the three‐month, 1‐year and 3–year periods, if applicable, ended June 30, 2016.  That review included a comparison of each Grandeur Peak Fund’s performance to the performance of a group of comparable funds selected by the Data Provider.  The Trustees noted that the performance of Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was above the median performance of the funds in its respective peer performance universe for the most recent 3‐month, 1‐year and 3‐year period and since inception, as applicable, except that the Investor Class and Institutional Class of the Global Stalwarts Fund was below its respective peer performance universe for the most recent 3‐month period.  The Trustees noted that the since inception performance of each of the Grandeur Peak Funds ranked in the top three of its respective peer performance universe, except the Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund which ranked fourth in its peer performance universe.
 

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Grandeur Peak Funds® 
Disclosure Regarding Approval of
Fund Advisory Agreement

 
 
 
The Trustees also considered Grandeur Peak’s discussion of each Grandeur Peak Fund’s underlying portfolio diversification categories, its top contributors and top detractors, as well as Grandeur Peak’s performance and reputation generally and its investment techniques, risk management controls and decision‐making processes.

Comparable Accounts: The Trustees considered certain information provided by Grandeur Peak regarding fees charged to its limited partnerships and separately managed accounts utilizing strategies similar to those employed by the Global Opportunities Fund and the Global International Fund, noting Grandeur Peak’s statements in the Grandeur Peak Book regarding differences in how often the accounts are priced, number of clientele, turnover of client assets, and operational structure.

Profitability: The Trustees received and considered a retrospective and projected profitability analysis prepared by Grandeur Peak based on the fees payable under the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each Grandeur Peak Fund. The Trustees considered the profits, if any, anticipated to be realized by Grandeur Peak in connection with the operation of each Grandeur Peak Fund. The Board then reviewed Grandeur Peak’s Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the calendar years 2011‐2015 and projections for 2016 in order to analyze the financial condition and stability and profitability of Grandeur Peak.

Economies of Scale: The Trustees considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Grandeur Peak Funds will be passed along to the shareholders under the proposed agreements.

Other Benefits to the Adviser: The Trustees reviewed and considered any other incidental benefits derived or to be derived by Grandeur Peak from its relationship with the Grandeur Peak Funds, including whether soft dollar arrangements were used.

In renewing Grandeur Peak as the Grandeur Peak Funds’ investment adviser and renewing the Investment Advisory Agreement and the fees charged under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees concluded that no single factor reviewed by the Trustees was identified by the Trustees to be determinative as the principal factor in whether to renew the Investment Advisory Agreement. Further, the Independent Trustees were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that:

the net and gross management fees of the Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was above its respective peer group and universe median, except for the Global Stalwart and International Stalwart Funds, which were below their respective peer group and universe median; and the gross advisory fee of the Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was above its respective peer group average and median, except for the Institutional Class of the Micro Cap Fund and the Investor Class and the Institutional Class of the Global Stalwarts and International Stalwarts Funds, which were below their respective peer group average and median;
the total expense ratios (after waivers) of the Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was generally above (and in some cases significantly above) the peer group median and average total expense ratios (after waivers), except that the total expense ratio (after waivers) of the Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund and the International Stalwarts Fund were below the peer group median and average total expense ratios (after waivers);
the nature, extent and quality of services to be rendered by Grandeur Peak under the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Grandeur Peak Funds were adequate;
the performance of Investor Class, as applicable, and Institutional Class of each Grandeur Peak Fund was above the median performance of the funds in its respective peer performance universe for the most recent 3‐month, 1‐year and 3‐year period and since inception, as applicable, except that the Investor Class and Institutional Class of the Global Stalwarts Fund was below its respective peer performance universe for the most recent 3‐month period and the since inception performance of each of the Grandeur Peak Funds ranked in the top three of its respective peer performance universe, except the Investor Class of the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund which ranked fourth in its peer performance universe;
bearing in mind the limitations of comparing different types of managed accounts and the different levels of service typically associated with such accounts, the fee structures applicable to Grandeur Peak’s other clients employing a comparable strategy to one or more of the Grandeur Peak Funds were not indicative of any unreasonableness with respect to the advisory fees proposed to be payable by the Grandeur Peak Funds;
the profit, if any, realized by Grandeur Peak in connection with the operation of the Grandeur Peak Funds is not unreasonable to the Grandeur Peak Funds; and
there were no material economies of scale or other incidental benefits accruing to Grandeur Peak in connection with its relationship with the Grandeur Peak Funds.
 

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Disclosure Regarding Approval of
Grandeur Peak Funds® 
Fund Advisory Agreement

 
During the review process, the Trustees noted certain instances where clarification or follow‐up was appropriate and others where the Trustees determined that further clarification or follow‐up was not necessary. In those instances where clarification or follow‐up was requested, the Board determined that in each case either information responsive to its requests had been provided, or where any request was outstanding in whole or in part, given the totality of the information provided with respect to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board had received sufficient information to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.

Based on the Trustees’ deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that Grandeur Peak’s compensation for investment advisory services is consistent with the best interests of the Grandeur Peak Funds and their shareholders.
 

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Additional Information

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1. FUND HOLDINGS


The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES


The Funds’ policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll‐free) 855‐377‐PEAK(7325) and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 

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(GRANDER PEAK FUNDS LOGO)
 
 
Contact Us

Mail:
Grandeur Peak Funds, P.O. Box 13664, Denver, CO 80201
E-Mail:
grandeurpeakglobal@alpsinc.com
Phone:
1.855.377.PEAK (7325)
Web:
www.GrandeurPeakGlobal.com
 

 
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Table of Contents

 
PAGE
Shareholder Letter
1
Performance Update
5
Consolidated Disclosure of Fund Expenses
7
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
8
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
59
Consolidated Statement of Operations
60
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
61
Consolidated Financial Highlights
62
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
63
Additional Information
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Redmont Resolute Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

PERFORMANCE:

October 31, 2016

The Fund outperformed the HFRX Global Index by approximately 220 basis points(1) over the twelve months ending October 31, 2016. Redmont performed in line with the HFRX Global Index in September 2015 and October 2016, which were weaker months for equity performance. The Fund historically has strong up market capture with down market capture in line with the index. Since inception, the Fund has outperformed the HFRX Global Index by over 230 basis points annualized. This is due primarily to a higher level of net equity exposure than the benchmark which allowed us to be able to keep up with strong equity markets.

Relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund has performed as we expected - participating but trailing in strong up markets while generally protecting capital (not experiencing as negative a return as the index) and outperforming in negative markets, which was certainly the case in the two most recent months.

When compared to the peer group (Morningstar MultiAlternative Universe)(2), the Fund has outperformed the Universe over all time periods – by over 230 basis points during the past twelve months and 240 basis points annualized since inception. As with the HFRX Global Index, the Universe is very diverse and contains a number of market-neutral and other low net equity strategies that cause the average net equity exposure for the Universe to be considerably less than our Fund. So we anticipate outperforming the Universe in up markets and underperforming in down markets - recent performance has been consistent with our expectations.

Long/Short Managers – Long/Short equity managers performed well relative to the HFRX Equity Hedge Index which reacted to sharp declines in global equities and increased volatility due to geopolitical uncertainty during the period. Impala and Boston Partners Research Long/Short posted positive returns for the period.

Macro – Macro managers were a detractor during the past 12 months. Manager positions in Japan and Europe detracted during their respective market drawdowns. In the past month, this bucket of multi-asset strategy oriented managers was replaced with a systematic macro fund to take advantage of relative value differentials globally. This sector is a small allocation and is held as a risk-off return contributor.

Credit/GTAA – Tactical managers were a drag on performance. Similar to macro, global equity market corrections tended to hurt these managers during the period.

Relative Value – Performance exceeded the HFRX Relative Value benchmark. Weiss Alpha Balance Risk was the main contributor. Fixed income beta(3) and the increased tactical weight during a time of interest rate declines for the past year lead to relative outperformance. Equity risk and security selection also contributed to positive returns.

Event Driven Managers – The absolute return oriented manager AQR Multi-Strategy contributed on an absolute and relative basis during the period with allocations to arbitrage-style strategies aiding performance. Event driven dedicated manager PSAM was recently added to the portfolio.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

REDMONT RESOLUTE FUND

Table 1 notes the performance for the Fund as of quarter end under standard reporting (since inception) as well as of October 31st.

Table 1 (2)(4)(5)(6)(7)

Performance (amounts greater than one year are annualized)
 
 
Standardized Performance Data
as of September 30, 2016
Standardized Performance Data
as of October 31, 2016
 
Year-to-Date
1-Year
3-Year
Since Inception (12/30/11)
Year-to-Date
1-Year
3-Year
Since Inception (12/30/11)
Redmont Resolute Fund - I Class
2.52%
4.31%
2.53%
3.80%
1.96%
0.86%
1.95%
3.60%
Morningstar Multi-Alternative Universe
-3.30%
0.79%
0.73%
1.02%
-1.34%
-1.51%
0.07%
0.82%
HFRX Global Index
1.33%
0.72%
-0.22%
1.48%
0.75%
-1.30%
-0.81%
1.34%
S&P 500® Index
7.84%
15.43%
11.16%
14.58%
5.87%
4.51%
8.84%
13.86%
 
 
Gross Expense Ratio
Less Expense Waivers
Net Expense Ratio
Net Ratio ex Dividend & Short Expense
Redmont Resolute Fund - I Class
2.40%
-1.27%
1.13%
1.05%

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please call 1-855-268-2242.

The Fund has a redemption fee of 2.00% for shares redeemed within the first 90 days of purchase. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account.

The Adviser has agreed to waive the portion of its 1.50% Management Fee in excess of any sub-advisory fees paid by the Adviser to sub-advisors in connection with the Fund (“Sub-Advisory Fees”). This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser may not discontinue this agreement to waive fees prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Net Ratio ex Dividend & Short Expense is the Net Expense Ratio less any Dividend and Interest Expense on Securities Sold Short

Portfolio Changes:

The overall allocation was adjusted since April 2016 to more closely reflect the asset allocation breakdown of the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index and categorize investments with more specificity. Several manager changes were made over the past six months. AQR Risk Parity was removed from event driven and replaced by PSAM. Morgan Stanley Multi-Asset Portfolio was sold and Brevan Howard added in macro. Diamond Hill was replaced by Incline in the long/short equity bucket. Clinton was added to the relative value bucket. These changes were made on the basis of improved risk/return profile of the portfolio when back-tested and met our target net exposure for the portfolio.

Closing:

We continue to add value both in our allocation and manager selection decisions. The changes outlined above should continue to provide additional value going forward. We appreciate your investment in our Redmont Resolute Fund, please feel free to contact us with any questions

Sincerely,
 
 
R. Scott Graham, CFA & Michael T. Lytle, CFA
 
Portfolio Managers(7)
 
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Underlying Allocation Weights & Performance:

The current allocation was modified during the past six months to reflect additional sub-asset classes. Opportunistic was broken out into relative value and event driven. Tactical was split into macro and credit/GTAA. Long/short equity remains unchanged. This allocation change more closely aligns with the construction of the HFRX Global Hedge Fu index.nd Figure 1 lists the long-term target asset allocation for the Fund as well as the allocation as of October 31, 2016.

Figure 1
 
(PIE CHART)
 
Holdings and allocations subject to change and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Shareholder Letter

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTES AND DISCLOSURES

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please call 1-855-268-2242 to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The views of Highland Associates, Inc. and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writers’ current views. The views expressed are those of the Fund’s adviser only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Highland Associates, Inc. nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
 
The Redmont Resolute Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
 
The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives.
 
Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

RISKS:

The Fund is structured with an Underlying Investment Strategy. This strategy adopts the risks of investments in Other Investment Companies. These risks include, but are not limited to higher expenses, allocation risk, underlying fund risk, transparency risk, and underlying fund managed portfolio risk. Investments which focus on alternative strategies are subject to increased risk and loss of principal and are not suitable for all investors. Swap Risk involves swap agreements and are subject to counterparty default risk and may not perform as intended. Derivatives Risk involves the exercise of skill and judgment. Derivatives may expire worthless or not perform as expected. Equity risk may cause the value of the securities held by the Fund to fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific companies in which the Fund invest.

The Fund’s investments in non-U.S. issuers may be even more volatile and may present more risks than investments in U.S. issuers.

Commodity Risk may subject the Funds to greater volatility than traditional investments because of global supply and demand, changes in interest rates, commodity index volatility, and factors affecting a particular industry or commodity. Commodity-linked investments may not move in the same direction and to the same extent as the underlying commodities.

(1)
Basis point is a common unit of measure for interest rates and other percentages in finance. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1% or 0.01%(.0001).
(2)
The Morningstar Multi-Alternative Universe is designed to represent the exposure to alternative investment tactics. Funds in this category have the majority of their assets exposed to alternative strategies. An investor’s exposure to different tactics may change slightly over time in response to market movements. Funds in this category include both funds with static allocations to alternative strategies and funds tactically allocating among alternative strategies and asset classes. The gross short exposure is greater than 20%.
 (3)
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is used in the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), which calculates the expected return of an asset based on its beta and expected market returns.
(4)
The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market value weighted index. The S&P 500® Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses, or taxes. Investors cannot invest directly in this index.
(5)
The HFRX Global Index is designed to be representative of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe, and includes convertible arbitrage, distressed securities, equity hedge, equity market neutral, event driven, macro, merger arbitrage, and relative value strategies. The index returns are updated periodically and are subject to change. The returns were accurate as of the date of this publication. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
(6)
Highland Associates, Inc. has agreed to waive the portion of its 1.50% Management Fee in excess of any sub-advisory fees paid by the Adviser to sub-advisors in connection with the Redmont Resolute Fund. This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser may not discontinue this agreement to waive fees without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(7)
R. Scott Graham and Michael T. Lytle are registered representatives of ALPS Distributors, Inc. CFA Institute Marks are trademarks owned by the CFA Institute.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Performance (for the period ended October 31, 2016)

Redmont Resolute Fund
 
Cumulative Total Return
           
(for the period ended October 31, 2016)
Year-to-Date
1 Year
3 Year
Since Inception*
Gross(a) Ratio
Net(a) Ratio
Redmont Resolute Fund - Class I - NAV
1.96%
0.86%
1.95%
3.60%
2.40%
1.13%
S&P 500® Index(b)
5.87%
4.51%
8.84%
13.86%
   
Dow Jones U.S Select Dividend Index(c)
14.92%
13.49%
10.33%
13.75%
   
HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index(d)
0.75%
-1.30%
-0.81%
1.34%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please call 1-855-268-2242.

The Fund has a redemption fee of 2.00% for shares redeemed within the first 90 days of purchase. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account.

The Adviser has agreed to waive the portion of its 1.50% Management Fee in excess of any sub-advisory fees paid by the Adviser to sub-advisors in connection with the Fund (“Sub-Advisory Fees”). This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser may not discontinue this agreement to waive fees prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

*
Fund inception date of 12/30/11.
(a)
Ratios as of the Prospectus dated August 31, 2016 and may differ from the ratios presented in the Financial Highlights.
(b)
The S&P 500® Index is the Standard & Poor's composite index of 500 stocks, a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction of fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.
(c)
The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index represents the country’s top stocks by dividend yield, selected annually and subject to screening and buffering criteria. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions of fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.
(d)
The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is designed to be representative of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe and includes convertible arbitrage, distressed securities, equity hedge, equity market neutral, event driven, macro, merger arbitrage and relative value strategies. The index returns are updated periodically and are subject to change. The returns were accurate as of the date of this publication. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction of fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Top Ten Holdings**
(for the period ended October 31, 2016)

As a percentage of Net Assets
PIMCO Short-Term Fund, Institutional Class
26.54%
AQR Multi Strategy Alternative Fund, Class I
17.42%
Redmont Cayman Hldgs
4.64%
FPA Crescent Fund
4.00%
Dollar General Corp.
0.65%
Yahoo!, Inc.
0.62%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
0.58%
Newell Brands, Inc.
0.55%
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.
0.54%
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.
0.54%
Top Ten Holdings
 
 
**
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
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Redmont Resolute Fund
Performance Update

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Investing in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
 

6


Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable sales charges (loads), redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees and other Fund operating 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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-month period of May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016.

Actual Expenses. The first line of the table below 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 of the table below under the heading titled “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 table below 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 mutual 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 below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as applicable sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 05/01/16
ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE 10/31/16
EXPENSE
RATIO(a)
EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD 05/01/16-10/31/16(b)
Redmont Resolute Fund
       
Class I
        
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,015.80
0.30%
$1.52
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,023.69
0.30%
$1.53

(a)
 Annualized, based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half year expenses.
(b)
 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
CLOSED END FUNDS (0.01%)
           
Better Capital PCC, Ltd.
   
3,153
   
$
3,744
 
Electra Private Equity PLC
   
695
     
36,622
 
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.
   
231
     
5,100
 
HgCapital Trust PLC
   
438
     
7,768
 
Princess Private Equity Holding, Ltd.
   
722
     
6,634
 
Riverstone Energy, Ltd.(a)
   
41
     
624
 
             
60,492
 
                 
TOTAL CLOSED END FUNDS (Cost $60,788)
           
60,492
 
                 
COMMON STOCKS (22.97%)
               
ADVERTISING (0.11%)
               
Omnicom Group, Inc.(b)
   
5,069
     
404,608
 
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
   
7,206
     
161,342
 
             
565,950
 
                 
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE (0.48%)
               
BAE Systems PLC
   
4,443
     
29,502
 
Cobham PLC
   
700
     
1,224
 
General Dynamics Corp.(b)
   
2,596
     
391,321
 
Harris Corp.(b)
   
4,574
     
408,047
 
IHI Corp.(a)
   
10,000
     
26,414
 
L‐3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
   
598
     
81,890
 
Lockheed Martin Corp.(b)
   
2,386
     
587,863
 
Northrop Grumman Corp.(b)
   
1,208
     
276,632
 
Raytheon Co.(b)
   
2,659
     
363,246
 
Safran SA
   
337
     
23,169
 
The Boeing Co.
   
402
     
57,257
 
United Technologies Corp.(b)
   
2,843
     
290,555
 
             
2,537,120
 
                 
AGRICULTURE (0.15%)
               
Altria Group, Inc.
   
3,181
     
210,328
 
Archer‐Daniels‐Midland Co.
   
3,311
     
144,260
 
British American Tobacco PLC
   
1,476
     
84,758
 
Gudang Garam Tbk PT
   
25,300
     
131,658
 
Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk PT
   
488,400
     
147,852
 
Japan Tobacco, Inc.
   
800
     
30,468
 
Philip Morris International, Inc.
   
189
     
18,227
 
Swedish Match AB
   
496
     
17,260
 
             
784,811
 
                 
AIRLINES (0.15%)
               
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
   
500
     
36,110
 
American Airlines Group, Inc.
   
1,444
     
58,626
 
ANA Holdings, Inc.
   
19,000
     
53,483
 
Delta Air Lines, Inc.(b)
   
5,339
     
223,010
 
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
   
1,064
     
13,602
 
easyJet PLC
   
1,281
     
14,692
 
Southwest Airlines Co.
   
3,280
     
131,364
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

8

Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
AIRLINES (0.15%) (continued)
           
United Continental Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
4,965
   
$
279,182
 
             
810,069
 
                 
APPAREL (0.05%)
               
Asics Corp.
   
300
     
6,414
 
Christian Dior SE
   
430
     
82,960
 
Hanesbrands, Inc.
   
5,445
     
139,936
 
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
   
102
     
18,537
 
Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd.(a)
   
50
     
2,539
 
             
250,386
 
                 
AUTO MANUFACTURERS (0.23%)
               
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
   
156
     
13,592
 
Daimler AG
   
967
     
68,904
 
Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
   
7,100
     
277,176
 
Hino Motors, Ltd.
   
500
     
5,459
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
   
2,900
     
86,942
 
Isuzu Motors, Ltd.
   
14,100
     
174,721
 
Mazda Motor Corp.
   
9,500
     
156,491
 
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
   
1,700
     
9,483
 
PACCAR, Inc.
   
773
     
42,453
 
Suzuki Motor Corp.
   
1,900
     
67,579
 
Toyota Motor Corp.
   
5,200
     
301,428
 
             
1,204,228
 
                 
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT (0.16%)
               
Bridgestone Corp.
   
2,200
     
82,130
 
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
   
115
     
12,451
 
Denso Corp.
   
1,100
     
47,883
 
GKN PLC
   
1,247
     
4,872
 
JTEKT Corp.
   
1,400
     
20,759
 
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
   
3,400
     
177,668
 
Lear Corp.
   
361
     
44,324
 
NHK Spring Co., Ltd.
   
200
     
1,888
 
NOK Corp.
   
100
     
2,248
 
Nokian Renkaat OYJ
   
140
     
4,698
 
Tenneco, Inc.(a)
   
3,547
     
195,333
 
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
   
18
     
522
 
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
   
800
     
18,316
 
Visteon Corp.
   
3,200
     
225,952
 
             
839,044
 
                 
BANKS (1.61%)
               
Agricultural Bank of China, Ltd., Class H
   
6,000
     
2,530
 
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
   
8,615
     
62,209
 
Banco de Sabadell SA
   
7,426
     
9,937
 
Bank Central Asia Tbk PT
   
647,000
     
769,825
 
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT
   
489,900
     
430,840
 
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
391,500
     
167,276
 
Bank of America Corp.(b)
   
20,986
     
346,269
 
Bank of Montreal
   
3,221
     
204,984
 
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
582,500
     
544,643
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
BANKS (1.61%) (continued)
           
Barclays Africa Group, Ltd.
   
3,165
   
$
36,702
 
BB&T Corp.(b)
   
4,781
     
187,415
 
BNP Paribas SA
   
856
     
49,652
 
Capital One Financial Corp.(b)
   
4,691
     
347,322
 
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd., Class H
   
15,000
     
8,994
 
Citigroup, Inc.(b)
   
10,789
     
530,279
 
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
   
4,634
     
122,060
 
Comerica, Inc.
   
84
     
4,376
 
Concordia Financial Group, Ltd.
   
8,600
     
39,953
 
Credit Agricole SA
   
3,859
     
41,650
 
Danske Bank A/S
   
821
     
25,348
 
DnB ASA
   
1,370
     
19,815
 
East West Bancorp, Inc.
   
5,640
     
222,836
 
Fifth Third Bancorp(b)
   
15,328
     
333,537
 
First Republic Bank
   
298
     
22,180
 
FirstRand, Ltd.
   
6,982
     
25,021
 
Gentera SAB de CV
   
36,100
     
71,203
 
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV
   
119,000
     
702,000
 
Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV
   
128,600
     
209,559
 
Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CV, Class B
   
102,000
     
184,724
 
HSBC Holdings PLC
   
10,308
     
77,746
 
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.(b)
   
18,660
     
197,796
 
ICICI Bank, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
   
17,380
     
144,080
 
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA RSP
   
2,615
     
5,649
 
Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.
   
2,900
     
34,235
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.(b)
   
7,598
     
526,237
 
Lloyds Banking Group PLC
   
42,506
     
29,791
 
M&T Bank Corp.
   
44
     
5,400
 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
   
35,000
     
181,758
 
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
   
11,500
     
19,421
 
Morgan Stanley
   
2,492
     
83,656
 
Natixis SA
   
2,165
     
10,944
 
Nordea Bank AB
   
1,704
     
17,913
 
Regions Financial Corp.
   
917
     
9,821
 
Societe Generale SA
   
1,354
     
52,855
 
State Street Corp.(b)
   
1,882
     
132,135
 
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
   
3,400
     
118,434
 
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.
   
3,300
     
111,710
 
SunTrust Banks, Inc.(b)
   
4,520
     
204,440
 
The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd.
   
2,000
     
14,704
 
The Chiba Bank, Ltd.
   
13,000
     
80,576
 
The Chugoku Bank, Ltd.
   
1,700
     
22,857
 
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(b)
   
881
     
157,029
 
The Hiroshima Bank, Ltd.
   
4,000
     
17,164
 
The Iyo Bank, Ltd.
   
1,600
     
9,856
 
U.S. Bancorp
   
3,580
     
160,241
 
Wells Fargo & Co.(b)
   
7,995
     
367,850
 
             
8,517,437
 
                 
BEVERAGES (0.46%)
               
Anheuser‐Busch InBev NV
   
454
     
52,106
 
Arca Continental SAB de CV
   
16,900
     
105,025
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

10


Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
BEVERAGES (0.46%) (continued)
           
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
   
5,800
   
$
207,455
 
Brown‐Forman Corp., Class B
   
60
     
2,770
 
Carlsberg A/S, Class B
   
164
     
14,789
 
Coca‐Cola European Partners PLC
   
5,157
     
198,235
 
Coca‐Cola Femsa SAB de CV, Class L
   
27,700
     
207,988
 
Coca‐Cola HBC AG
   
2,004
     
43,318
 
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A(b)
   
994
     
166,117
 
Diageo PLC
   
1,984
     
52,927
 
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
   
2,250
     
197,528
 
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV
   
92,300
     
885,008
 
Heineken Holding NV
   
482
     
37,096
 
Heineken NV
   
76
     
6,261
 
Monster Beverage Corp.(a)
   
11
     
1,588
 
PepsiCo, Inc.
   
2,447
     
262,318
 
The Coca‐Cola Co.
   
273
     
11,575
 
             
2,452,104
 
                 
BIOTECHNOLOGY (0.06%)
               
Amgen, Inc.
   
94
     
13,269
 
Biogen, Inc.(a)
   
24
     
6,724
 
Celgene Corp.(a)
   
820
     
83,788
 
Genmab A/S(a)
   
7
     
1,155
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b)
   
3,186
     
234,585
 
Illumina, Inc.(a)
   
4
     
545
 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)
   
5
     
1,725
 
             
341,791
 
                 
BUILDING MATERIALS (0.26%)
               
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
   
5,000
     
35,043
 
Cemex SAB de CV(a)
   
662,000
     
572,652
 
Cie de Saint‐Gobain
   
782
     
34,720
 
Continental Building Products, Inc.(a)
   
2,875
     
58,794
 
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
   
2,200
     
211,462
 
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
   
34
     
1,857
 
Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT
   
77,200
     
97,328
 
Masco Corp.(b)
   
3,420
     
105,610
 
Nichias Corp.
   
12,000
     
106,990
 
Rinnai Corp.
   
500
     
48,155
 
Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
155,600
     
117,463
 
Taiheiyo Cement Corp.
   
1,000
     
2,870
 
             
1,392,944
 
                 
CHEMICALS (0.36%)
               
Air Water, Inc.
   
1,000
     
18,757
 
Akzo Nobel NV
   
650
     
42,013
 
Arkema SA
   
188
     
17,827
 
Asahi Kasei Corp.
   
6,000
     
54,227
 
BASF SE
   
153
     
13,487
 
Daicel Corp.
   
12,000
     
158,368
 
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.
   
513
     
35,289
 
EMS‐Chemie Holding AG(a)
   
29
     
14,558
 
Evonik Industries AG
   
1,174
     
36,678
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
CHEMICALS (0.36%) (continued)
           
Ferro Corp.(a)
   
8,670
   
$
112,363
 
Givaudan SA, Registered Shares
   
1
     
1,935
 
Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.
   
800
     
18,766
 
Johnson Matthey PLC
   
30
     
1,252
 
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
   
2,300
     
34,959
 
Lonza Group AG
   
310
     
58,520
 
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A
   
2,993
     
238,093
 
Mexichem SA de CV
   
41,900
     
100,133
 
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.
   
500
     
7,714
 
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
   
4,000
     
19,758
 
Monsanto Co.
   
26
     
2,620
 
PPG Industries, Inc.
   
3,725
     
346,909
 
Shin‐Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
   
1,000
     
76,008
 
Teijin, Ltd.
   
600
     
11,632
 
The Dow Chemical Co.
   
1,438
     
77,379
 
The Sherwin‐Williams Co.
   
16
     
3,918
 
The Valspar Corp.
   
1,569
     
156,272
 
Toray Industries, Inc.
   
10,000
     
93,335
 
Versum Materials, Inc.(a)
   
6,038
     
137,063
 
 
           
1,889,833
 
                 
COAL (0.02%)
               
Adaro Energy Tbk PT
   
755,500
     
91,774
 
                 
                 
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (1.19%)
               
Abertis Infraestructuras SA
   
2,325
     
34,519
 
Adecco Group AG
   
47
     
2,795
 
Aggreko PLC
   
313
     
3,071
 
Benesse Holdings, Inc.
   
500
     
13,126
 
Edenred
   
35
     
811
 
EVERTEC, Inc.
   
4,602
     
69,720
 
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.
   
500
     
23,029
 
ISS A/S
   
230
     
9,043
 
Jasa Marga Persero Tbk PT
   
107,000
     
37,148
 
KAR Auction Services, Inc.
   
56,498
     
2,405,685
 
Nielsen Holdings PLC
   
5,376
     
242,028
 
OHL Mexico SAB de CV(a)
   
20,900
     
24,526
 
Outsourcing, Inc.
   
1,400
     
53,266
 
Park24 Co., Ltd.
   
100
     
3,094
 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
1,908
     
79,487
 
Randstad Holding NV
   
19
     
979
 
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
2,900
     
116,697
 
RELX NV
   
809
     
13,654
 
Robert Half International, Inc.(b)
   
1,813
     
67,842
 
Secom Co., Ltd.
   
100
     
7,231
 
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.
   
79,853
     
2,857,939
 
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
3,700
     
62,872
 
The Western Union Co.
   
2,286
     
45,880
 
Total System Services, Inc.
   
1,839
     
91,729
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (1.19%) (continued)
           
United Rentals, Inc.(a)
   
8
   
$
605
 
             
6,266,776
 
                 
COMPUTERS (0.51%)
               
Accenture PLC, Class A
   
23
     
2,673
 
Amdocs, Ltd.(b)
   
4,614
     
269,688
 
Apple, Inc.
   
2,411
     
273,745
 
Atos SE
   
68
     
7,063
 
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.(a)
   
5,300
     
88,544
 
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
   
21,406
     
226,904
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A(a)
   
469
     
24,083
 
Computer Sciences Corp.
   
4,814
     
262,122
 
Dell Technologies, Inc. ‐ VMware Inc, Class V(a)(b)
   
1,773
     
87,037
 
Fujitsu, Ltd.
   
23,000
     
136,658
 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
   
23,310
     
523,776
 
Hewlett‐Packard Co.
   
29,146
     
422,325
 
International Business Machines Corp.
   
20
     
3,074
 
Leidos Holdings, Inc.(b)
   
6,131
     
254,866
 
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
   
300
     
10,427
 
NTT Data Corp.
   
600
     
31,010
 
SCSK Corp.
   
2,600
     
97,187
 
Teradata Corp.(a)
   
69
     
1,860
 
             
2,723,042
 
                 
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING (0.04%)
               
WestRock Co.(b)
   
4,795
     
221,481
 
                 
                 
COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE (0.06%)
               
Beiersdorf AG
   
421
     
37,065
 
Colgate‐Palmolive Co.
   
161
     
11,489
 
Kao Corp.
   
2,600
     
134,004
 
Kose Corp.
   
300
     
27,434
 
Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.
   
600
     
50,005
 
The Procter & Gamble Co.
   
767
     
66,575
 
             
326,572
 
                 
DISTRIBUTION & WHOLESALE (0.64%)
               
AKR Corporindo Tbk PT
   
93,300
     
50,769
 
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)(b)
   
4,440
     
271,373
 
Genuine Parts Co.
   
79
     
7,157
 
ITOCHU Corp.
   
13,900
     
176,086
 
LKQ Corp.
   
86,815
     
2,802,388
 
Marubeni Corp.
   
12,100
     
63,771
 
Mitsubishi Corp.
   
200
     
4,369
 
Sumitomo Corp.
   
300
     
3,460
 
             
3,379,373
 
                 
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (0.50%)
               
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC
   
7,121
     
27,909
 
AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.
   
2,100
     
37,066
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)(b)
   
926
     
189,339
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (0.50%) (continued)
           
Ally Financial, Inc.
   
8,120
   
$
146,728
 
American Express Co.
   
3,901
     
259,105
 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
   
81
     
7,160
 
BlackRock, Inc.
   
3
     
1,024
 
Brait SE(a)
   
2,944
     
19,561
 
Capitec Bank Holdings, Ltd.
   
191
     
9,703
 
CME Group, Inc.
   
58
     
5,806
 
CoreLogic, Inc.(a)
   
1,834
     
78,055
 
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.
   
11,000
     
65,841
 
Discover Financial Services(b)
   
6,869
     
386,931
 
E*Trade Financial Corp.(a)
   
1,715
     
48,294
 
Federated Investors, Inc., Class B
   
890
     
24,030
 
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC
   
736
     
10,450
 
Intermediate Capital Group PLC
   
1,731
     
12,829
 
Invesco, Ltd.
   
31
     
871
 
Lazard, Ltd., Class A
   
1,253
     
45,684
 
MasterCard, Inc., Class A
   
98
     
10,488
 
Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.
   
10,530
     
37,553
 
Navient Corp.(b)
   
14,368
     
183,623
 
Partners Group Holding AG
   
120
     
60,755
 
Raymond James Financial, Inc.(b)
   
2,422
     
145,611
 
SLM Corp.(a)(b)
   
23,168
     
163,334
 
Synchrony Financial(b)
   
9,754
     
278,867
 
T Rowe Price Group, Inc.
   
39
     
2,496
 
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(b)
   
5,716
     
195,544
 
The Charles Schwab Corp.(b)
   
6,468
     
205,036
 
Visa, Inc., Class A
   
14
     
1,155
 
             
2,660,848
 
                 
ELECTRIC (0.18%)
               
AES Corp.
   
20,482
     
241,073
 
Ameren Corp.
   
213
     
10,639
 
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
   
4,400
     
64,802
 
Duke Energy Corp.
   
39
     
3,121
 
E.ON SE
   
2,020
     
14,795
 
Edison International
   
40
     
2,939
 
EDP ‐ Energias de Portugal SA
   
6,850
     
22,641
 
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
   
700
     
16,334
 
Electricite de France SA
   
543
     
6,086
 
Endesa SA
   
166
     
3,529
 
Enel SpA
   
42,160
     
181,422
 
Engie SA
   
5,809
     
83,760
 
Entergy Corp.
   
890
     
65,575
 
Exelon Corp.
   
1,653
     
56,318
 
Fortum OYJ
   
1,542
     
25,713
 
Great Plains Energy, Inc.
   
348
     
9,897
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
   
166
     
1,765
 
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
   
626
     
26,342
 
The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
   
2,900
     
33,958
 
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.(a)
   
1,300
     
12,452
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ELECTRIC (0.18%) (continued)
           
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
   
4,100
   
$
50,238
 
             
933,399
 
                 
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT (0.15%)
               
AMETEK, Inc.(b)
   
3,689
     
162,685
 
Brother Industries, Ltd.
   
600
     
11,042
 
Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
   
12,700
     
177,536
 
Emerson Electric Co.
   
1,192
     
60,410
 
Hitachi, Ltd.
   
15,000
     
79,985
 
Nidec Corp.
   
2,300
     
223,048
 
W‐Scope Corp.
   
2,900
     
51,988
 
             
766,694
 
                 
ELECTRONICS (0.37%)
               
Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
   
2,600
     
62,477
 
Avnet, Inc.(b)
   
2,667
     
111,881
 
Corning, Inc.
   
221
     
5,019
 
Flextronics International, Ltd.(a)(b)
   
27,942
     
396,497
 
Fortive Corp.(b)
   
2,903
     
148,198
 
Hirose Elect Co., Ltd.
   
400
     
52,942
 
Honeywell International, Inc.(b)
   
2,125
     
233,070
 
Hoya Corp.
   
1,800
     
75,265
 
Jabil Circuit, Inc.(b)
   
14,829
     
316,451
 
Keyence Corp.
   
100
     
73,481
 
Kyocera Corp.
   
1,300
     
63,345
 
Minebea Co., Ltd.
   
1,000
     
10,241
 
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
   
1,100
     
153,876
 
NEC Corp.
   
8,000
     
21,436
 
TE Connectivity, Ltd.
   
3,869
     
243,244
 
             
1,967,423
 
                 
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION (0.14%)
               
Boskalis Westminster
   
574
     
18,522
 
Bouygues SA
   
589
     
19,206
 
Fluor Corp.
   
2
     
104
 
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B
   
15,100
     
145,879
 
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, Class B
   
11,730
     
186,739
 
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.(a)
   
31
     
1,599
 
Kajima Corp.
   
4,000
     
27,043
 
Obayashi Corp.
   
3,300
     
31,877
 
Penta‐Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.
   
11,700
     
69,841
 
Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura SAB de CV
   
15,025
     
167,611
 
Skanska AB, Class B
   
830
     
18,030
 
Taisei Corp.
   
9,000
     
67,627
 
             
754,078
 
                 
ENTERTAINMENT (0.05%)
               
Paddy Power Betfair PLC
   
59
     
6,108
 
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.(b)
   
4,333
     
241,131
 
William Hill PLC
   
3,376
     
12,223
 
             
259,462
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (0.00%)(c)
           
Republic Services, Inc.
   
95
   
$
5,000
 
                 
FOOD (0.34%)
               
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
   
7,700
     
171,556
 
Campbell Soup Co.
   
8
     
435
 
Carrefour SA
   
351
     
9,207
 
Danone SA
   
117
     
8,102
 
General Mills, Inc.
   
168
     
10,413
 
Gruma SAB de CV, Class B
   
8,955
     
124,482
 
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Class A
   
88,400
     
238,340
 
Grupo Lala SAB de CV
   
19,800
     
36,822
 
ICA Gruppen AB
   
294
     
9,130
 
Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT
   
122,400
     
88,179
 
Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT
   
230,400
     
150,092
 
J Sainsbury PLC
   
4,185
     
12,852
 
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
   
5,401
     
123,292
 
MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
600
     
59,960
 
METRO AG
   
137
     
4,104
 
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A
   
1,794
     
80,622
 
Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
   
2,100
     
97,821
 
Nestle SA
   
1,637
     
118,695
 
Nichirei Corp.
   
4,500
     
98,651
 
Nomad Foods, Ltd.(a)
   
12,551
     
154,252
 
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
   
3,139
     
68,556
 
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
1,300
     
54,333
 
Sysco Corp.
   
101
     
4,860
 
The Hershey Co.
   
37
     
3,791
 
The JM Smucker Co.
   
6
     
788
 
The Kroger Co.
   
1,482
     
45,912
 
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A
   
34
     
2,409
 
             
1,777,656
 
                 
FOOD SERVICE (0.01%)
               
Compass Group PLC
   
1,686
     
30,563
 
                 
FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER (0.02%)
               
International Paper Co.
   
66
     
2,972
 
Mondi PLC
   
1,005
     
19,633
 
OJI Holdings Corp.
   
4,000
     
16,973
 
UPM‐Kymmene OYJ
   
1,954
     
45,474
 
             
85,052
 
                 
GAS (0.04%)
               
Centrica PLC
   
8,843
     
23,185
 
Enagas SA
   
943
     
27,070
 
Gas Natural SDG SA
   
114
     
2,249
 
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
   
6,000
     
24,985
 
Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk
   
572,500
     
112,324
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
GAS (0.04%) (continued)
           
Snam SpA
   
3,771
   
$
19,878
 
             
209,691
 
                 
HAND & MACHINE TOOLS (0.11%)
               
Disco Corp.
   
700
     
84,772
 
Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
40,000
     
200,248
 
SMC Corp.
   
300
     
87,222
 
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.(b)
   
1,914
     
217,890
 
             
590,132
 
                 
HEALTHCARE ‐ PRODUCTS (0.14%)
               
Abbott Laboratories
   
41
     
1,609
 
Baxter International, Inc.
   
767
     
36,501
 
CYBERDYNE, Inc.(a)
   
2,700
     
40,602
 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)
   
44
     
4,190
 
Hologic, Inc.(a)
   
4,166
     
150,018
 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)
   
77
     
51,750
 
Lifco AB, Class B
   
416
     
10,529
 
Medtronic PLC
   
79
     
6,480
 
Shimadzu Corp.
   
11,000
     
160,379
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
   
6
     
882
 
Topcon Corp.
   
10,900
     
163,287
 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
   
921
     
97,073
 
             
723,300
 
                 
HEALTHCARE ‐ SERVICES (0.37%)
               
Aetna, Inc.
   
444
     
47,663
 
Anthem, Inc.(b)
   
2,715
     
330,850
 
Cigna Corp.
   
2,449
     
291,015
 
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b)
   
3,390
     
198,722
 
Fresenius SE & Co., KGaA
   
186
     
13,729
 
HCA Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
474
     
36,275
 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)
   
2,347
     
294,173
 
Miraca Holdings, Inc.
   
300
     
14,532
 
PeptiDream, Inc.(a)
   
1,200
     
62,020
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
   
1,918
     
271,071
 
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B
   
1,254
     
151,370
 
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a)
   
2,000
     
227,020
 
             
1,938,440
 
                 
HOLDING COMPANIES ‐ DIVERSIFIED (0.08%)
               
Ackermans & van Haaren NV
   
158
     
21,950
 
Alfa SAB de CV, Class A
   
152,600
     
231,552
 
Grupo Carso SAB de CV
   
29,200
     
127,608
 
Leucadia National Corp.
   
1,414
     
26,399
 
Schouw & Co.
   
135
     
8,577
 
Wendel SA
   
217
     
24,965
 
             
441,051
 
                 
HOME BUILDERS (0.07%)
               
Barratt Developments PLC
   
2,497
     
13,866
 
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC
   
1,175
     
33,927
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
HOME BUILDERS (0.07%) (continued)
           
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
   
900
   
$
24,768
 
DR Horton, Inc.
   
41
     
1,182
 
Iida Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
3,000
     
58,043
 
Persimmon PLC
   
1,286
     
26,665
 
PulteGroup, Inc.
   
9,002
     
167,437
 
Waskita Karya Persero Tbk PT
   
249,300
     
50,059
 
             
375,947
 
                 
HOME FURNISHINGS (0.04%)
               
Electrolux AB, Class B
   
176
     
4,168
 
Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.
   
300
     
27,119
 
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
   
63
     
2,890
 
Sony Corp.
   
4,300
     
137,812
 
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(a)
   
354
     
19,141
 
Whirlpool Corp.
   
18
     
2,697
 
             
193,827
 
                 
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS & WARES (0.09%)
               
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
   
213
     
23,452
 
Kimberly‐Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, Class A
   
84,900
     
182,952
 
Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT
   
80,100
     
273,027
 
             
479,431
 
                 
HOUSEWARES (0.56%)
               
Avery Dennison Corp.
   
118
     
8,235
 
Kimberly‐Clark Corp.
   
411
     
47,023
 
Newell Brands, Inc.(b)
   
60,017
     
2,882,016
 
The Clorox Co.
   
372
     
44,647
 
             
2,981,921
 
                 
INSURANCE (0.58%)
               
Admiral Group PLC
   
845
     
19,827
 
Aflac, Inc.
   
907
     
62,465
 
Alleghany Corp.(a)
   
260
     
134,215
 
Allianz SE
   
917
     
142,942
 
Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG
   
319
     
13,711
 
American International Group, Inc.
   
2,059
     
127,040
 
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
   
1,677
     
44,256
 
Aon PLC
   
2,752
     
305,004
 
Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
   
122
     
5,884
 
Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,202
     
57,997
 
Assicurazioni Generali SpA
   
2,507
     
32,392
 
Aviva PLC
   
1,113
     
6,032
 
AXA SA
   
2,034
     
45,851
 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)(b)
   
2,447
     
353,102
 
Chubb, Ltd.(b)
   
2,116
     
268,732
 
Cincinnati Financial Corp.
   
41
     
2,902
 
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
   
9,062
     
38,389
 
Genworth MI Canada, Inc.
   
300
     
6,515
 
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
600
     
7,655
 
Legal & General Group PLC
   
10,810
     
27,707
 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
   
53
     
3,360
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
INSURANCE (0.58%) (continued)
           
MetLife, Inc.(b)
   
3,333
   
$
156,518
 
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.
   
9,000
     
267,932
 
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs‐Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen
   
141
     
27,335
 
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
   
15
     
819
 
St. James's Place PLC
   
417
     
4,823
 
Swiss Re AG
   
21
     
1,950
 
T&D Holdings, Inc.
   
6,600
     
79,991
 
The Allstate Corp.(b)
   
4,091
     
277,779
 
The Dai‐ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
   
3,800
     
55,839
 
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
   
59
     
4,495
 
The Travelers Companies, Inc.(b)
   
2,173
     
235,075
 
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
   
4,400
     
174,078
 
Unum Group
   
2,708
     
95,863
 
             
3,088,475
 
                 
INTERNET (1.12%)
               
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., Sponsored ADR(a)
   
2,203
     
224,023
 
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a)
   
590
     
477,841
 
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a)
   
93
     
72,962
 
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)
   
35
     
27,644
 
Baidu, Inc., Sponsored ADR(a)
   
1,090
     
192,777
 
CDW Corp.(b)
   
6,691
     
300,493
 
eBay, Inc.(a)(b)
   
11,113
     
316,832
 
F5 Networks, Inc.(a)
   
233
     
32,203
 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)
   
1,220
     
159,808
 
GMO internet, Inc.
   
5,000
     
66,988
 
IAC/InterActiveCorp
   
347
     
22,361
 
Kakaku.com, Inc.
   
8,600
     
144,741
 
M3, Inc.
   
1,400
     
42,719
 
Mixi, Inc.
   
300
     
11,056
 
Netflix, Inc.(a)
   
1
     
125
 
Nexon Co., Ltd.
   
2,600
     
44,379
 
Rocket Internet SE(a)(d)(e)
   
581
     
12,679
 
SMS Co., Ltd.
   
3,500
     
91,480
 
The Priceline Group, Inc.(a)
   
95
     
140,052
 
VeriSign, Inc.(a)
   
689
     
57,890
 
Yahoo!, Inc.
   
79,386
     
3,298,488
 
Yandex NV, Class A(a)
   
2,294
     
45,169
 
YY, Inc., ADR(a)
   
2,608
     
125,366
 
             
5,908,076
 
                 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (0.04%)
               
American Capital, Ltd.(a)
   
1,074
     
18,247
 
Apollo Investment Corp.
   
1,348
     
7,967
 
Ares Capital Corp.
   
1,381
     
21,129
 
BlackRock Capital Investment Corp.
   
520
     
3,910
 
China Merchants China Direct Investments, Ltd.
   
2,000
     
2,935
 
Compass Diversified Holdings
   
480
     
8,784
 
Fifth Street Finance Corp.
   
939
     
5,061
 
FS Investment Corp.
   
1,417
     
13,603
 
Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
   
317
     
5,611
 
Main StreetCapital Corp.
   
353
     
11,847
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES (0.04%) (continued)
           
Medley Capital Corp.
   
394
   
$
2,971
 
Melrose Industries PLC
   
6,755
     
13,952
 
New Mountain Finance Corp.
   
387
     
5,147
 
Pargesa Holding SA
   
554
     
37,202
 
PennantPark Investment Corp.
   
469
     
3,532
 
Prospect Capital Corp.
   
1,925
     
15,188
 
Solar Capital, Ltd.
   
256
     
5,151
 
TCP Capital Corp.
   
318
     
5,085
 
TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.
   
342
     
6,129
 
Triangle Capital Corp.
   
243
     
4,670
 
Zeder Investments, Ltd.
   
13,226
     
6,543
 
             
204,664
 
                 
IRON & STEEL (0.12%)
               
ArcelorMittal(a)
   
54
     
364
 
Fosun International, Ltd.
   
25,500
     
37,023
 
Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
   
100
     
1,251
 
JFE Holdings, Inc.
   
8,500
     
122,106
 
Kobe Steel, Ltd.(a)
   
200
     
1,655
 
Nucor Corp.
   
1,031
     
50,364
 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
   
15,260
     
419,040
 
             
631,803
 
                 
LEISURE TIME (0.05%)
               
Brunswick Corp.
   
3,535
     
153,773
 
Carnival Corp.
   
1,853
     
90,982
 
Carnival PLC
   
344
     
16,573
 
             
261,328
 
                 
LODGING (0.01%)
               
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
   
29
     
1,992
 
MGM Resorts International(a)
   
2,122
     
55,533
 
Wyndham Worldwide Corp.
   
3
     
197
 
             
57,722
 
                 
MACHINERY ‐ CONSTRUCTION & MINING (0.06%)
               
ABB, Ltd.
   
2,540
     
52,363
 
Atlas Copco AB, Class A
   
1,023
     
30,014
 
Atlas Copco AB, Class B
   
1,107
     
28,949
 
Caterpillar, Inc.
   
60
     
5,008
 
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
   
1,600
     
33,520
 
United Tractors Tbk PT
   
88,100
     
146,012
 
             
295,866
 
                 
MACHINERY ‐ DIVERSIFIED (0.14%)
               
Amada Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
100
     
1,142
 
ANDRITZ AG
   
440
     
23,016
 
BWX Technologies, Inc.
   
6,100
     
239,242
 
Cummins, Inc.
   
137
     
17,511
 
Deere & Co.
   
148
     
13,069
 
Hexagon AB, Class B
   
268
     
9,382
 
Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd.
   
3,474
     
69,167
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
MACHINERY ‐ DIVERSIFIED (0.14%) (continued)
           
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
   
14,000
   
$
40,984
 
Kone OYJ, Class B
   
362
     
16,662
 
Kubota Corp.
   
7,000
     
113,107
 
MAN SE
   
179
     
18,306
 
Nabtesco Corp.
   
3,800
     
113,779
 
Obara Group, Inc.
   
900
     
38,877
 
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
   
46
     
5,507
 
             
719,751
 
                 
MEDIA (0.96%)
               
CBS Corp., Class B(b)
   
2,157
     
122,129
 
Comcast Corp., Class A(b)
   
6,104
     
377,349
 
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class C(a)
   
196
     
4,921
 
Global Mediacom Tbk PT
   
372,600
     
24,273
 
Grupo Televisa SAB
   
116,500
     
572,361
 
ITV PLC
   
1,287,848
     
2,687,637
 
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C(a)(b)
   
1,063
     
70,849
 
Liberty Global PLC LiLAC, Class C(a)
   
3,464
     
95,745
 
Liberty Global PLC, Class C(a)
   
11,900
     
378,420
 
Media Nusantara Citra Tbk PT
   
262,200
     
42,200
 
Pearson PLC
   
657
     
6,092
 
RTL Group SA
   
329
     
25,787
 
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A
   
2,663
     
171,391
 
Surya Citra Media Tbk PT
   
306,900
     
62,330
 
The Walt Disney Co.
   
628
     
58,209
 
Time Warner, Inc.
   
3,708
     
329,975
 
Twenty‐First Century Fox, Inc., ClassA
   
106
     
2,785
 
Twenty‐First Century Fox, Inc., Class B
   
65
     
1,715
 
Vivendi SA
   
2,339
     
47,296
 
             
5,081,464
 
                 
METAL FABRICATE & HARDWARE (0.01%)
               
MISUMI Group, Inc.
   
3,700
     
67,635
 
                 
MINING (0.19%)
               
Alcoa Corp.
   
84
     
2,413
 
Anglo American PLC(a)
   
155
     
2,146
 
Barrick Gold Corp.
   
13,228
     
232,693
 
BHP Billiton PLC
   
1,356
     
20,490
 
Boliden AB
   
217
     
5,029
 
Freeport‐McMoRan, Inc.
   
267
     
2,985
 
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Class B
   
194,300
     
476,986
 
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV
   
7,810
     
188,938
 
Newmont Mining Corp.
   
23
     
852
 
Rio Tinto PLC
   
853
     
29,646
 
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
   
5,000
     
64,818
 
Teck Resources, Ltd., Class B
   
24
     
518
 
             
1,027,514
 
                 
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING (0.19%)
               
3M Co.
   
314
     
51,904
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING (0.19%) (continued)
           
Alfa Laval AB
   
348
   
$
5,001
 
Danaher Corp.(b)
   
3,367
     
264,478
 
Dover Corp.
   
43
     
2,876
 
General Electric Co.
   
2,535
     
73,769
 
Ingersoll‐Rand PLC(b)
   
3,303
     
222,259
 
Konica Minolta, Inc.
   
100
     
897
 
Nikon Corp.
   
2,000
     
30,266
 
Parker‐Hannifin Corp.
   
17
     
2,087
 
Siemens AG
   
54
     
6,132
 
Textron, Inc.(b)
   
8,658
     
347,013
 
             
1,006,682
 
                 
OFFICE & BUSINESS EQUIPMENT (0.02%)
               
Canon, Inc.
   
2,800
     
80,553
 
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
   
48
     
856
 
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
   
2,100
     
17,141
 
Xerox Corp.
   
393
     
3,840
 
             
102,390
 
                 
OIL & GAS (0.86%)
               
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
   
6,113
     
363,357
 
Apache Corp.
   
57
     
3,390
 
BP PLC
   
14,874
     
88,061
 
Chesapeake Energy Corp.(a)
   
235
     
1,295
 
Chevron Corp.
   
526
     
55,099
 
Concho Resources, Inc.(a)
   
25
     
3,174
 
ConocoPhillips Co.
   
6,013
     
261,265
 
DCC PLC
   
202
     
16,479
 
Devon Energy Corp.
   
86
     
3,259
 
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
   
1,662
     
27,406
 
Diamondback Energy, Inc.(a)
   
2,856
     
260,724
 
Energen Corp.
   
3,579
     
179,415
 
Eni SpA
   
2,324
     
33,701
 
EOG Resources, Inc.
   
21
     
1,899
 
EQT Corp.
   
3,898
     
257,268
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
   
1,508
     
125,647
 
Galp Energia SGPS SA
   
166
     
2,251
 
Gulfport Energy Corp.(a)
   
11,504
     
277,361
 
Hess Corp.
   
21
     
1,007
 
Inpex Corp.
   
10,000
     
93,983
 
JX Holdings, Inc.
   
400
     
1,586
 
Kosmos Energy, Ltd.(a)
   
13,788
     
71,835
 
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.(a)
   
3,288
     
39,193
 
Marathon Oil Corp.
   
14,260
     
187,947
 
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
   
8,253
     
359,748
 
Murphy Oil Corp.
   
38
     
983
 
Nabors Industries, Ltd.
   
3,532
     
42,031
 
Newfield Exploration Co.(a)
   
5,957
     
241,795
 
Noble Energy, Inc.
   
1,551
     
53,463
 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
   
5
     
365
 
Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A(a)(b)
   
14,607
     
480,570
 
Phillips 66
   
4,012
     
325,574
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
OIL & GAS (0.86%) (continued)
           
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
   
6
   
$
1,074
 
QEP Resources, Inc.
   
9,561
     
153,645
 
Rice Energy, Inc.(a)(b)
   
5,949
     
131,413
 
Rowan Cos. PLC, Class A
   
672
     
8,917
 
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A
   
3,042
     
75,902
 
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B
   
466
     
12,064
 
RSP Permian, Inc.(a)
   
3,500
     
126,350
 
Southwestern Energy Co.(a)
   
16
     
166
 
Statoil ASA
   
2,634
     
43,165
 
Tesoro Corp.
   
49
     
4,164
 
TOTAL SA
   
312
     
14,974
 
Transocean, Ltd.(a)
   
1,289
     
12,387
 
Valero Energy Corp.
   
1,550
     
91,822
 
             
4,537,174
 
                 
OIL & GAS SERVICES (0.48%)
               
Baker Hughes, Inc.
   
66
     
3,656
 
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H
   
76,000
     
55,367
 
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)
   
1,224
     
26,145
 
FMC Technologies, Inc.(a)
   
13
     
419
 
Halliburton Co.
   
123
     
5,658
 
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
   
83
     
2,664
 
Range Resources Corp.
   
1,001
     
33,824
 
Schlumberger, Ltd.
   
87
     
6,806
 
Sunoco LP
   
83,890
     
2,390,026
 
             
2,524,565
 
                 
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS (0.30%)
               
Bemis Co., Inc.
   
87
     
4,239
 
Berry Plastics Group, Inc.(a)(b)
   
8,963
     
392,131
 
Crown Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
3,753
     
203,600
 
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.(b)
   
36,408
     
455,100
 
Packaging Corp. of America(b)
   
2,059
     
169,868
 
Sealed Air Corp.
   
7,991
     
364,629
 
             
1,589,567
 
                 
PHARMACEUTICALS (0.61%)
               
AbbVie, Inc.(b)
   
3,389
     
189,038
 
Actelion, Ltd.
   
88
     
12,717
 
Alfresa Holdings Corp.
   
1,700
     
36,020
 
Allergan PLC(a)
   
28
     
5,850
 
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
   
800
     
11,897
 
AstraZeneca PLC
   
184
     
10,333
 
Bayer AG
   
597
     
59,172
 
Bristol‐Myers Squibb Co.
   
91
     
4,633
 
Cardinal Health, Inc.(b)
   
2,307
     
158,468
 
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
100
     
3,414
 
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd.
   
18,000
     
18,660
 
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
   
3,000
     
72,261
 
Eisai Co., Ltd.
   
1,100
     
70,257
 
Express Scripts Holding Co.(a)(b)
   
4,358
     
293,729
 
Galenica AG
   
5
     
5,012
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
PHARMACEUTICALS (0.61%) (continued)
           
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
   
4,048
   
$
80,193
 
Herbalife, Ltd.(a)
   
200
     
12,136
 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
   
109
     
2,340
 
Johnson & Johnson
   
4,312
     
500,149
 
Kalbe Farma Tbk PT
   
1,107,000
     
147,623
 
Mallinckrodt PLC(a)
   
31
     
1,837
 
McKesson Corp.(b)
   
1,765
     
224,455
 
Merck & Co., Inc.
   
7,634
     
448,269
 
Novartis AG
   
592
     
42,117
 
Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR
   
1,558
     
110,649
 
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B
   
796
     
28,476
 
Orion OYJ, Class B
   
616
     
26,230
 
Pfizer, Inc.
   
6,552
     
207,764
 
Roche Holding AG
   
403
     
92,651
 
Sanofi
   
80
     
6,232
 
Sanofi, ADR
   
2,088
     
81,202
 
Seikagaku Corp.
   
2,700
     
43,408
 
Shire PLC
   
382
     
21,742
 
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd.
   
4,200
     
72,930
 
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
   
200
     
8,963
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
   
3,208
     
137,110
 
             
3,247,937
 
                 
PIPELINES (2.01%)
               
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP
   
15,425
     
265,464
 
Enterprise Products Partners LP
   
80,382
     
2,028,842
 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
   
57
     
1,164
 
MPLX LP
   
2,325
     
79,096
 
ONEOK Partners LP
   
25,377
     
1,008,482
 
Oneok, Inc.
   
295
     
14,287
 
Tesoro Logistics LP
   
32,951
     
1,573,081
 
The Williams Cos., Inc.
   
105,075
     
3,068,190
 
Williams Partners LP
   
72,534
     
2,598,168
 
             
10,636,774
 
                 
PRIVATE EQUITY (0.06%)
               
3i Group PLC
   
6,539
     
53,705
 
Alaris Royalty Corp.
   
325
     
4,776
 
Allied Minds PLC(a)
   
1,430
     
5,951
 
Altamir
   
426
     
5,443
 
Apollo Global Management LLC, Class A
   
1,106
     
20,218
 
AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
   
259
     
15,433
 
Bure Equity AB
   
629
     
6,894
 
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
   
172
     
5,807
 
Eurazeo SA
   
495
     
28,490
 
Gimv NV
   
234
     
12,587
 
Hercules Capital, Inc.
   
628
     
8,610
 
IP Group PLC(a)
   
4,769
     
8,785
 
Jafco Co., Ltd.
   
500
     
16,663
 
KKR & Co. LP
   
2,638
     
37,433
 
Onex Corp.
   
619
     
40,039
 
Ratos AB, Class B
   
2,280
     
9,370
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
PRIVATE EQUITY (0.06%) (continued)
           
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.(a)
   
247
   
$
2,915
 
The Blackstone Group LP
   
1,486
     
37,195
 
The Carlyle Group LP
   
821
     
12,725
 
             
333,039
 
                 
REAL ESTATE (0.12%)
               
Aeon Mall Co., Ltd.
   
1,900
     
28,264
 
Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk PT
   
404,100
     
67,205
 
Daikyo, Inc.
   
58,000
     
124,440
 
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.
   
400
     
67,035
 
Deutsche Wohnen AG
   
185
     
6,036
 
Lippo Karawaci Tbk PT
   
968,900
     
67,202
 
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
   
2,000
     
39,697
 
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
   
5,000
     
113,974
 
NTT Urban Development Corp.
   
6,400
     
58,831
 
Summarecon Agung Tbk PT
   
530,000
     
67,022
 
             
639,706
 
                 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (0.13%)
               
American Capital Agency Corp.
   
4,777
     
95,827
 
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
   
66
     
11,298
 
Boston Properties, Inc.(b)
   
808
     
97,348
 
Brixmor Property Group, Inc.
   
1,608
     
40,875
 
Corrections Corp. of America
   
1,400
     
20,230
 
Equity Residential
   
828
     
51,129
 
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
   
25
     
5,352
 
Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV
   
114,700
     
218,282
 
Fonciere Des Regions
   
58
     
5,070
 
General Growth Properties, Inc.
   
62
     
1,547
 
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
   
294
     
4,551
 
Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.
   
1
     
5,788
 
Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp.
   
8
     
18,148
 
Kimco Realty Corp.
   
306
     
8,143
 
Public Storage
   
40
     
8,549
 
SL Green Realty Corp.
   
740
     
72,683
 
Welltower, Inc.
   
30
     
2,056
 
             
666,876
 
                 
RETAIL (2.41%)
               
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
   
1,268
     
177,621
 
Alimentation Couche‐Tard, Inc., Class B
   
42,834
     
2,151,759
 
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
   
7,712
     
131,413
 
Astra International Tbk PT
   
1,062,400
     
669,700
 
AutoZone, Inc.(a)
   
35
     
25,976
 
Best Buy Co., Inc.
   
137
     
5,331
 
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
   
21,768
     
2,459,566
 
Copart, Inc.
   
10,885
     
571,136
 
CVS Health Corp.(b)
   
2,441
     
205,288
 
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
   
240
     
15,550
 
Dollar General Corp.
   
49,583
     
3,425,690
 
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)
   
43
     
3,249
 
El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV, Class 1
   
11,200
     
117,783
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
RETAIL (2.41%) (continued)
           
FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
   
800
   
$
50,196
 
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
   
200
     
67,627
 
Foot Locker, Inc.
   
2,238
     
149,431
 
Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CV
   
7,600
     
16,904
 
HUGO BOSS AG
   
68
     
4,271
 
IDOM, Inc.
   
5,600
     
29,263
 
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,000
     
10,127
 
J Front Retailing Co., Ltd.
   
900
     
12,418
 
Lawson, Inc.
   
400
     
30,438
 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.(b)
   
2,108
     
140,498
 
Macy's, Inc.
   
7
     
255
 
Marks & Spencer Group PLC
   
1,119
     
4,664
 
Matahari Department Store Tbk PT
   
122,500
     
169,226
 
McDonald's Corp.
   
103
     
11,595
 
Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
1,200
     
143,835
 
Nordstrom, Inc.
   
20
     
1,040
 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
   
2,178
     
575,950
 
PVH Corp.
   
1,240
     
132,655
 
Ross Stores, Inc.
   
28
     
1,751
 
Ryohin Keikaku Co,. Ltd.
   
200
     
42,796
 
Staples, Inc.
   
206
     
1,524
 
Starbucks Corp.
   
92
     
4,882
 
Sundrug Co., Ltd.
   
1,400
     
110,403
 
Target Corp.
   
209
     
14,365
 
The Home Depot, Inc.
   
317
     
38,677
 
The TJX Companies, Inc.
   
432
     
31,860
 
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)
   
46
     
1,539
 
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
   
1,644
     
136,008
 
Wal‐Mart de Mexico SAB de CV
   
268,000
     
566,882
 
Wal‐Mart Stores, Inc.
   
3,814
     
267,056
 
World Fuel Services Corp.
   
941
     
37,875
 
             
12,766,073
 
                 
SEMICONDUCTORS (0.36%)
               
ASML Holding NV
   
437
     
46,293
 
Avago Technologies, Ltd.
   
2,950
     
502,326
 
Intel Corp.
   
795
     
27,722
 
KLA‐Tencor Corp.
   
2,823
     
212,036
 
Lam Research Corp.
   
18
     
1,743
 
Linear Technology Corp.
   
38
     
2,282
 
Megachips Corp.
   
2,800
     
56,310
 
NVIDIA Corp.
   
103
     
7,329
 
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b)
   
29,208
     
340,857
 
Qorvo, Inc.(a)
   
3,847
     
214,086
 
QUALCOMM, Inc.
   
138
     
9,483
 
Sumco Corp.
   
6,700
     
70,405
 
Texas Instruments, Inc.(b)
   
5,770
     
408,805
 
Xilinx, Inc.
   
16
     
814
 
             
1,900,491
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SHIPBUILDING (0.07%)
           
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.(b)
   
2,229
   
$
359,671
 
                 
                 
SOFTWARE (0.86%)
               
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
   
2,017
     
87,074
 
Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)
   
432
     
46,444
 
Amadeus IT Holding SA, Class A
   
1,841
     
86,901
 
CA, Inc.
   
7
     
215
 
Capcom Co., Ltd.
   
4,500
     
116,501
 
Cerner Corp.(a)
   
39
     
2,285
 
Citrix Systems, Inc.(a)
   
406
     
34,429
 
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)
   
1,032
     
81,033
 
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
   
2,128
     
157,302
 
Fiserv, Inc.(a)
   
244
     
24,029
 
Microsoft Corp.(b)
   
8,333
     
499,313
 
NetEase, Inc., ADR(b)
   
843
     
216,643
 
Oracle Corp.(b)
   
9,602
     
368,909
 
Red Hat, Inc.(a)
   
54
     
4,182
 
salesforce.com, Inc.(a)
   
55
     
4,134
 
SAP SE
   
62
     
5,461
 
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.
   
88,645
     
2,830,435
 
             
4,565,290
 
                 
SPECIAL CHEMICALS (0.52%)
               
Valvoline, Inc.
   
134,530
     
2,744,412
 
                 
                 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (0.73%)
               
America Movil SAB de CV, Class L
   
1,508,400
     
999,162
 
Arista Networks, Inc.(a)
   
300
     
25,425
 
AT&T, Inc.
   
4,315
     
158,749
 
BT Group PLC
   
3,750
     
17,256
 
CenturyLink, Inc.
   
1,622
     
43,113
 
China Telecom Corp., Ltd., Class H
   
348,000
     
179,933
 
Cisco Systems, Inc.(b)
   
9,307
     
285,539
 
CommScope Holding Co., Inc.(a)
   
2,986
     
91,222
 
Deutsche Telekom AG
   
1,632
     
26,595
 
Eutelsat Communications SA
   
689
     
14,446
 
Juniper Networks, Inc.
   
24
     
632
 
KDDI Corp.
   
7,800
     
237,414
 
Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR
   
9
     
396
 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
   
14
     
1,016
 
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.
   
3,800
     
168,857
 
Nokia OYJ
   
629
     
2,809
 
NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
   
1,300
     
32,732
 
Orange SA
   
6,929
     
109,151
 
Proximus SADP
   
1,187
     
33,983
 
SES SA
   
543
     
12,488
 
SoftBank Corp.
   
2,600
     
163,681
 
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B
   
218
     
1,055
 
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG
   
9,268
     
35,924
 
Telefonica SA
   
3,378
     
34,338
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (0.73%) (continued)
           
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT
   
2,645,200
   
$
855,514
 
Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk PT
   
125,900
     
57,653
 
Verizon Communications, Inc.
   
5,331
     
256,421
 
XL Axiata Tbk PT(a)
   
196,100
     
33,064
 
             
3,878,568
 
                 
TEXTILES (0.01%)
               
Toyobo Co., Ltd.
   
26,000
     
42,643
 
                 
                 
TOYS, GAMES & HOBBIES (0.05%)
               
Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.
   
800
     
24,030
 
Hasbro, Inc.
   
1,736
     
144,800
 
Tomy Co., Ltd.
   
10,300
     
111,476
 
             
280,306
 
                 
TRANSPORTATION (0.10%)
               
Central Japan Railway Co.
   
1,300
     
221,460
 
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
   
297
     
20,232
 
Deutsche Post AG
   
917
     
28,417
 
East Japan Railway Co.
   
1,100
     
97,098
 
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
   
139
     
7,154
 
Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
   
2,000
     
48,384
 
Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd.
   
1,000
     
2,508
 
Royal Mail PLC
   
2,536
     
15,241
 
Tokyu Corp.
   
10,000
     
75,045
 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
   
22
     
2,371
 
             
517,910
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(Cost $114,677,099)
           
121,453,022
 
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (0.23%)
               
iShares® Europe ETF
   
1,206
     
45,985
 
iShares® iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
   
6,900
     
834,762
 
iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF
   
96
     
3,370
 
iShares® MSCI Indonesia ETF
   
2,637
     
69,221
 
iShares® MSCI Japan ETF
   
6,686
     
84,444
 
iShares® MSCI Mexico Capped ETF
   
303
     
15,401
 
iShares® MSCI World UCITS ETF DIST
   
758
     
27,347
 
iShares® Russell 1000 Value ETF
   
824
     
85,729
 
SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
   
247
     
52,500
 
             
1,218,759
 
                 
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
               
(Cost $1,152,365)
           
1,218,759
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (0.02%)
           
OIL & GAS (0.02%)
           
Viper Energy Partners LP
   
5,968
   
$
87,610
 
                 
TOTAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
               
(Cost $107,374)
           
87,610
 
                 
OPEN‐END MUTUAL FUNDS (45.83%)
               
AQR Multi Strategy Alternative Fund, Class I
   
9,470,389
     
92,146,890
 
FPA Crescent Fund
   
654,239
     
21,171,160
 
Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio, Institutional Class
   
87,855
     
1,215,039
 
PIMCO Short‐Term Fund, Institutional Class
   
13,073,216
     
127,856,050
 
             
242,389,139
 
                 
TOTAL OPEN‐END MUTUAL FUNDS
               
(Cost $238,359,840)
           
242,389,139
 
                 
PREFERRED STOCKS (0.01%)
               
AUTO MANUFACTURERS (0.00%)(c)
               
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
   
214
     
16,245
 
                 
BANKS (0.01%)
               
Banco Bradesco SA
   
4,100
     
42,991
 
                 
CHEMICALS (0.00%)(c)
               
Braskem SA, Class A
   
600
     
5,327
 
                 
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS & WARES (0.00%)(c)
               
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
   
59
     
7,571
 
                 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
               
(Cost $65,935)
           
72,134
 

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ASSET‐BACKED SECURITIES (0.05%)
           
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust 2015‐3 A2
           
0.92%, 11/20/2017
 
$
239,443
     
239,434
 
                 
TOTAL ASSET‐BACKED SECURITIES
               
(Cost $239,440)
           
239,434
 
                 
CORPORATE BONDS (2.00%)
               
ADVERTISING (0.01%)
               
Omnicom Group, Inc.
               
3.60%, 04/15/2026
   
18,000
     
18,744
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ADVERTISING (0.01%) (continued)
           
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
           
4.20%, 04/15/2024
 
$
24,000
   
$
25,649
 
 
           
44,393
 
 
               
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE (0.01%)
               
Harris Corp.
               
4.85%, 04/27/2035
   
22,000
     
23,665
 
Moog, Inc.
               
5.25%, 12/01/2022(d)
   
25,000
     
25,750
 
The Boeing Co.
               
2.20%, 10/30/2022
   
15,000
     
15,207
 
 
           
64,622
 
 
               
AGRICULTURE (0.00%)(c)
               
Archer‐Daniels‐Midland Co.
               
2.50%,  08/11/2026
   
14,000
     
13,827
 
 
               
AIRLINES (0.01%)
               
Allegiant Travel Co.
               
5.50%, 07/15/2019
   
35,000
     
36,531
 
United Airlines 2013‐1 Class B Pass Through Trust
               
5.38%, 08/15/2021
   
24,524
     
25,536
 
 
           
62,067
 
 
               
APPAREL (0.00%)(c)
               
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
               
5.00%, 09/01/2026(d)
   
3,000
     
3,008
 
 
               
AUTO MANUFACTURERS (0.07%)
               
American Honda Finance Corp.
               
1.20%, 07/14/2017
   
89,000
     
89,145
 
1.20%, 07/12/2019
   
28,000
     
27,814
 
BMW US Capital LLC
               
1.50%, 04/11/2019(d)
   
19,000
     
19,016
 
Hyundia Capital America
               
2.40%, 10/30/2018(d)
   
39,000
     
39,453
 
JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.
               
9.00%, 04/01/2022(d)
   
21,000
     
22,165
 
PACCAR Financial Corp.
               
1.65%, 02/25/2019
   
6,000
     
6,039
 
2.20%, 09/15/2019
   
63,000
     
64,226
 
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
               
1.70%, 02/19/2019
   
100,000
     
100,537
 
2.00%, 10/24/2018
   
11,000
     
11,144
 
 
           
379,539
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
BANKS (0.23%)
           
Bank of America Corp.
           
2.63%, 10/19/2020
 
$
11,000
   
$
11,196
 
4.25%, 10/22/2026
   
46,000
     
48,307
 
7.25%, 10/15/2025
   
7,000
     
8,539
 
Bank of America Corp., Series L
               
2.60%, 01/15/2019
   
61,000
     
62,046
 
3.95%, 04/21/2025
   
12,000
     
12,346
 
BankUnited, Inc.
               
4.88%, 11/17/2025
   
38,000
     
38,738
 
Capital One Financial Corp.
               
3.75%, 07/28/2026
   
11,000
     
10,990
 
Citigroup, Inc.
               
4.40%, 06/10/2025
   
76,000
     
80,438
 
4.45%, 09/29/2027
   
38,000
     
40,142
 
6.00%, 10/31/2033
   
10,000
     
11,767
 
Credit Suisse New York
               
1.70%, 04/27/2018
   
38,000
     
37,988
 
Fifth Third Bancorp, Series J
               
4.90%, Perpetual Maturity(f)(g)
   
48,000
     
46,584
 
First Horizon National Corp.
               
3.50%, 12/15/2020
   
55,000
     
56,277
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
               
2.30%, 08/15/2021
   
15,000
     
15,022
 
2.55%, 03/01/2021
   
50,000
     
50,799
 
2.70%, 05/18/2023
   
75,000
     
75,323
 
2.75%, 06/23/2020
   
10,000
     
10,236
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series U
               
6.13%, Perpetual Maturity(f)(g)
   
9,000
     
9,540
 
Morgan Stanley
               
2.13%, 04/25/2018
   
45,000
     
45,344
 
2.80%, 06/16/2020
   
11,000
     
11,262
 
4.10%, 05/22/2023
   
87,000
     
91,825
 
5.00%, 11/24/2025
   
22,000
     
24,389
 
Regions Financial Corp.
               
3.20%, 02/08/2021
   
21,000
     
21,796
 
7.38%, 12/10/2037
   
71,000
     
89,598
 
Royal Bank of Canada
               
4.65%, 01/27/2026
   
20,000
     
21,736
 
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
               
2.35%, 11/15/2021
   
26,000
     
25,896
 
2.64%, 10/28/2027(f)
   
20,000
     
20,063
 
4.75%, 10/21/2045
   
11,000
     
12,160
 
5.15%, 05/22/2045
   
5,000
     
5,428
 
6.13%, 02/15/2033
   
30,000
     
37,260
 
6.75%, 10/01/2037
   
49,000
     
62,039
 
The Toronto‐Dominion Bank
               
1.80%, 07/13/2021
   
27,000
     
26,852
 
3.63%, 09/15/2031(f)
   
5,000
     
5,002
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
               
3.00%, 10/23/2026
   
69,000
     
68,754
 
4.30%, 07/22/2027
   
18,000
     
19,164
 
4.40%, 06/14/2046
   
1,000
     
1,004
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
BANKS (0.23%) (continued)
           
Wells Fargo Capital X
           
5.95%, 12/15/2036
 
$
17,000
   
$
18,275
 
 
           
1,234,125
 
 
               
BEVERAGES (0.03%)
               
Anheuser‐Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
               
1.38%, 07/15/2017
   
46,000
     
46,100
 
1.90%, 02/01/2019
   
13,000
     
13,093
 
2.65%, 02/01/2021
   
26,000
     
26,671
 
3.30%, 02/01/2023
   
12,000
     
12,567
 
4.70%, 02/01/2036
   
33,000
     
36,681
 
4.90%, 02/01/2046
   
8,000
     
9,200
 
Diageo Capital PLC
               
5.75%, 10/23/2017
   
28,000
     
29,258
 
 
           
173,570
 
 
               
BIOTECHNOLOGY (0.00%)(c)
               
Amgen, Inc.
               
4.40%, 05/01/2045
   
10,000
     
10,220
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
         
4.00%, 09/01/2036
   
7,000
     
7,032
 
 
           
17,252
 
 
               
BUILDING MATERIALS (0.02%)
               
Lennox International, Inc.
               
3.00%, 11/15/2023
   
24,000
     
24,008
 
Standard Industries, Inc.
               
6.00%, 10/15/2025(d)
   
50,000
     
53,622
 
 
           
77,630
 
 
               
CHEMICALS (0.03%)
               
A Schulman, Inc.
               
6.88%, 06/01/2023(d)
   
40,000
     
40,900
 
Airgas, Inc.
               
3.05%, 08/01/2020
   
12,000
     
12,514
 
Eastman Chemical Co.
               
4.65%, 10/15/2044
   
12,000
     
12,121
 
Lubrizol Corp.
               
6.50%, 10/01/2034
   
14,000
     
18,509
 
RPM International, Inc.
               
5.25%, 06/01/2045
   
51,000
     
52,459
 
Unifrax I LLC / Unifrax Holding Co.
               
7.50%, 02/15/2019(d)
   
25,000
     
24,188
 
Westlake Chemical Corp.
         
3.60%, 08/15/2026(d)
   
17,000
     
16,992
 
 
           
177,683
 
 
               
COAL (0.01%)
               
SunCoke Energy Partners LP / SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp.
               
7.38%, 02/01/2020
   
25,000
     
24,125
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (0.05%)
           
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
           
2.25%, 09/15/2020
 
$
5,000
   
$
5,131
 
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
               
5.13%, 06/01/2022(d)
   
5,000
     
4,919
 
5.25%, 03/15/2025(d)
   
20,000
     
19,075
 
Ecolab, Inc.
               
3.70%, 11/01/2046
   
3,000
     
2,964
 
ERAC USA Finance LLC
               
4.20%, 11/01/2046(d)
   
22,000
     
21,437
 
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
         
7.38%, 02/01/2019
   
46,000
     
45,367
 
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.
               
6.88%, 03/01/2020(d)
   
55,000
     
52,937
 
Herc Rentals, Inc.
               
7.50%, 06/01/2022(d)
   
10,000
     
10,025
 
Multi‐Color Corp.
               
6.13%, 12/01/2022(d)
   
30,000
     
31,425
 
Quad Graphics, Inc.
               
7.00%, 05/01/2022
   
30,000
     
28,950
 
The Hertz Corp.
               
5.50%, 10/15/2024(d)
   
20,000
     
19,468
 
 
           
241,698
 
 
               
COMPUTERS (0.08%)
               
Apple, Inc.
               
2.45%, 08/04/2026
   
16,000
     
15,690
 
2.85%, 05/06/2021
   
18,000
     
18,808
 
2.85%, 02/23/2023
   
22,000
     
22,846
 
3.85%, 08/04/2046
   
12,000
     
11,738
 
4.50%, 02/23/2036
   
8,000
     
8,942
 
Diamond 1 Finance Corp.
               
6.02%, 06/15/2026(d)
   
70,000
     
76,411
 
7.13%, 06/15/2024(d)
   
5,000
     
5,483
 
8.10%, 07/15/2036(d)
   
25,000
     
29,803
 
8.35%, 07/15/2046(d)
   
16,000
     
19,462
 
Diebold, Inc.
               
8.50%, 04/15/2024(d)
   
46,000
     
48,921
 
Hewlett‐Packard Co.
               
6.45%, 10/15/2035(d)
   
42,000
     
42,955
 
International Business Machines Corp.
               
1.80%, 05/17/2019
   
100,000
     
101,166
 
Western Digital Corp.
               
10.50%, 04/01/2024(d)
   
25,000
     
28,968
 
 
           
431,193
 
 
               
CONSUMER PRODUCTS (0.01%)
               
The Procter & Gamble Co.
               
1.70%, 11/03/2021
   
28,000
     
27,943
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING (0.01%)
           
Brambles USA, Inc.
           
4.13%, 10/23/2025(d)
 
$
12,000
   
$
12,744
 
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.
               
7.38%, 12/15/2026
   
20,000
     
22,550
 
 
           
35,294
 
 
               
DISTRIBUTION & WHOLESALE (0.00%)(c)
               
WW Grainger, Inc.
               
3.75%, 05/15/2046
   
10,000
     
10,083
 
 
               
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (0.10%)
               
Ally Financial, Inc.
               
5.75%, 11/20/2025
   
50,000
     
51,375
 
American Express Credit Corp.
               
1.70%, 10/30/2019
   
19,000
     
19,027
 
2.25%, 05/05/2021
   
28,000
     
28,301
 
Credit Acceptance Corp.
               
7.38%, 03/15/2023
   
25,000
     
26,062
 
Enova International, Inc.
               
9.75%, 06/01/2021
   
60,000
     
56,550
 
General Electric Co.
               
1.25%, 05/15/2017
   
57,000
     
57,089
 
International Lease Finance Corp.
               
5.88%, 08/15/2022
   
16,000
     
17,660
 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
               
0.95%, 04/24/2017
   
9,000
     
8,999
 
1.10%, 01/27/2017
   
37,000
     
37,031
 
2.00%, 01/27/2020
   
26,000
     
26,183
 
2.30%, 11/01/2020
   
7,000
     
7,132
 
4.75%, 04/30/2043(f)
   
42,000
     
42,994
 
Navient Corp.
               
5.63%, 08/01/2033
   
87,000
     
69,383
 
OneMain Financial Holdings LLC
               
6.75%, 12/15/2019(d)
   
30,000
     
31,163
 
Quicken Loans, Inc.
         
5.75%, 05/01/2025(d)
   
40,000
     
39,700
 
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
         
2.95%, 04/01/2022
   
13,000
     
13,451
 
 
           
532,100
 
 
               
ELECTRIC (0.13%)
               
AES Corp.
               
5.50%, 03/15/2024
   
35,000
     
35,700
 
Arizona Public Service Co.
               
2.20%, 01/15/2020
   
10,000
     
10,185
 
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.
               
3.50%, 08/15/2046
   
16,000
     
15,716
 
Dominion Resources, Inc.
               
2.96%, 07/01/2019(h)
   
8,000
     
8,188
 
5.75%, 10/01/2054(f)
   
30,000
     
31,275
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ELECTRIC (0.13%) (continued)
           
Duke Energy Progress LLC
           
2.80%, 05/15/2022
 
$
20,000
   
$
20,842
 
Dynegy, Inc.
               
7.38%, 11/01/2022
   
50,000
     
48,625
 
Electricite de France SA
               
2.35%, 10/13/2020(d)
   
56,000
     
56,940
 
3.63%, 10/13/2025(d)
   
8,000
     
8,283
 
4.95%, 10/13/2045(d)
   
29,000
     
31,000
 
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
               
4.95%, 12/15/2044
   
25,000
     
26,358
 
Entergy Louisiana LLC
               
4.95%, 01/15/2045
   
45,000
     
47,975
 
Exelon Generation Co. LLC
               
2.95%, 01/15/2020
   
14,000
     
14,386
 
FirstEnergy Corp., Series C
               
7.38%, 11/15/2031
   
42,000
     
54,773
 
Hydro‐Quebec
               
1.38%, 06/19/2017
   
53,000
     
53,096
 
Louisville Gas & Electric Co.
               
4.38%, 10/01/2045
   
4,000
     
4,434
 
Massachusetts Electric Co.
               
4.00%, 08/15/2046(d)
   
44,000
     
44,821
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
               
6.25%, 07/15/2022
   
35,000
     
35,263
 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
               
5.10%, 06/01/2065
   
10,000
     
11,406
 
Talen Energy Supply LLC
               
4.63%, 07/15/2019(d)
   
25,000
     
23,875
 
The Southern Co.
               
1.30%, 08/15/2017
   
76,000
     
76,055
 
Trans‐Allegheny Interstate Line Co.
               
3.85%, 06/01/2025(d)
   
3,000
     
3,174
 
 
           
662,370
 
 
               
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT (0.02%)
               
Belden, Inc.
               
5.25%, 07/15/2024(d)
   
30,000
     
30,375
 
EnerSys
               
5.00%, 04/30/2023(d)
   
30,000
     
30,900
 
General Cable Corp.
               
5.75%, 10/01/2022
   
25,000
     
23,750
 
Hubbell, Inc.
               
3.35%, 03/01/2026
   
16,000
     
16,501
 
 
           
101,526
 
 
               
ELECTRONICS (0.02%)
               
Avnet, Inc.
               
4.63%, 04/15/2026
   
10,000
     
10,229
 
Corning, Inc.
               
1.50%, 05/08/2018
   
11,000
     
10,997
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
ELECTRONICS (0.02%) (continued)
           
Honeywell International, Inc.
           
2.50%, 11/01/2026
 
$
87,000
   
$
85,747
 
 
           
106,973
 
 
               
ENERGY & ALTERNATE SOURCES (0.01%)
               
TerraForm Power Operating LLC
               
9.38%, 02/01/2023(d)(h)
   
40,000
     
40,188
 
 
               
 
               
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION (0.00%)(c)
               
Weekley Homes LLC
               
6.00%, 02/01/2023
   
25,000
     
22,625
 
 
               
 
               
ENTERTAINMENT (0.02%)
               
LG FinanceCo Corp.
               
5.88%, 11/01/2024(d)
   
20,000
     
20,287
 
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
         
7.88%, 10/15/2024(d)
   
35,000
     
35,613
 
Scientific Games International, Inc.
               
10.00%, 12/01/2022
   
55,000
     
50,875
 
 
           
106,775
 
 
               
FOOD (0.03%)
               
Albertsons Cos. LLC / Safeway, Inc.
               
6.63%, 06/15/2024(d)
   
22,000
     
22,880
 
C&S Group Enterprises LLC
               
5.38%, 07/15/2022(d)
   
30,000
     
29,250
 
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
               
4.88%, 02/15/2025(d)
   
27,000
     
29,693
 
Land O'Lakes Capital Trust I
               
7.45%, 03/15/2028(d)
   
12,000
     
13,800
 
The Kroger Co.
               
2.65%, 10/15/2026
   
23,000
     
22,420
 
3.88%, 10/15/2046
   
11,000
     
10,571
 
 
           
128,614
 
 
               
FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER (0.05%)
               
Clearwater Paper Corp.
               
4.50%, 02/01/2023
   
40,000
     
40,000
 
Domtar Corp.
               
6.75%, 02/15/2044
   
46,000
     
50,713
 
Georgia‐Pacific LLC
               
3.60%, 03/01/2025(d)
   
78,000
     
82,002
 
3.73%, 07/15/2023(d)
   
57,000
     
60,505
 
5.40%, 11/01/2020(d)
   
30,000
     
33,684
 
International Paper Co.
               
4.40%, 08/15/2047
   
9,000
     
8,809
 
PH Glatfelter Co.
               
5.38%, 10/15/2020
   
10,000
     
10,250
 
 
           
285,963
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36


Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
GAS (0.01%)
           
Dominion Gas Holdings LLC
           
4.80%, 11/01/2043
 
$
22,000
   
$
23,666
 
 
               
HAND & MACHINE TOOLS (0.01%)
               
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
               
5.75%, 12/15/2053(f)
   
51,000
     
54,443
 
 
               
HEALTHCARE ‐ PRODUCTS (0.00%)(c)
               
Baxter International, Inc.
               
2.60%, 08/15/2026
   
15,000
     
14,564
 
 
               
HEALTHCARE ‐ SERVICES (0.05%)
               
Centene Corp.
               
4.75%, 01/15/2025
   
20,000
     
20,000
 
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
               
6.88%, 02/01/2022
   
50,000
     
37,500
 
HCA, Inc.
               
5.25%, 06/15/2026
   
24,000
     
25,152
 
IASIS Healthcare LLC / IASIS Capital Corp.
               
8.38%, 05/15/2019
   
31,000
     
29,682
 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
               
3.20%, 02/01/2022
   
10,000
     
10,416
 
3.60%,  02/01/2025
   
22,000
     
22,802
 
4.70%, 02/01/2045
   
7,000
     
7,442
 
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
               
3.45%, 06/01/2026
   
15,000
     
15,410
 
RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.
               
8.25%, 05/01/2023(d)
   
50,000
     
50,812
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
               
1.40%, 12/15/2017
   
16,000
     
16,039
 
2.13%, 03/15/2021
   
19,000
     
19,191
 
3.35%, 07/15/2022
   
11,000
     
11,714
 
 
           
266,160
 
 
               
HOLDING COMPANIES ‐ DIVERSIFIED (0.01%)
               
Opal Acquisition, Inc.
               
8.88%, 12/15/2021(d)
   
45,000
     
36,900
 
 
               
HOME BUILDERS (0.01%)
               
K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
               
7.25%, 10/15/2020(d)
   
25,000
     
22,625
 
Mattamy Group Corp.
               
6.50%, 11/15/2020(d)
   
25,000
     
25,063
 
 
           
47,688
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
HOME FURNISHINGS (0.00%)(c)
           
Whirlpool Corp.
           
4.50%, 06/01/2046
 
$
13,000
   
$
13,568
 
 
               
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS & WARES (0.00%)(c)
               
Kimberly‐Clark Corp.
               
1.85%, 03/01/2020
   
12,000
     
12,125
 
 
               
HOUSEWARES (0.00%)(c)
               
Newell Brands, Inc.
               
4.20%, 04/01/2026
   
10,000
     
10,818
 
5.38%, 04/01/2036
   
7,000
     
8,127
 
 
           
18,945
 
 
               
INSURANCE (0.09%)
               
Aflac, Inc.
               
4.00%, 10/15/2046
   
14,000
     
13,936
 
American International Group, Inc.
               
3.30%, 03/01/2021
   
13,000
     
13,612
 
3.88%, 01/15/2035
   
56,000
     
54,621
 
Assurant, Inc.
               
6.75%, 02/15/2034
   
98,000
     
121,482
 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
               
1.15%, 08/15/2018
   
19,000
     
18,977
 
Jackson National Life Global Funding
               
3.05%, 04/29/2026(d)
   
35,000
     
34,994
 
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
               
4.50%, 04/15/2065(d)
   
24,000
     
22,792
 
MetLife, Inc.
               
4.60%, 05/13/2046
   
9,000
     
9,798
 
New York Life Global Funding
               
2.10%, 01/02/2019(d)
   
26,000
     
26,377
 
Old Republic International Corp.
               
3.88%, 08/26/2026
   
7,000
     
6,899
 
Pacific LifeCorp.
               
6.00%, 02/10/2020(d)
   
29,000
     
32,035
 
Prudential Financial, Inc.
               
5.38%, 05/15/2045(f)
   
11,000
     
11,462
 
5.63%, 06/15/2043(f)
   
49,000
     
52,736
 
Unum Group
               
5.75%, 08/15/2042
   
8,000
     
8,937
 
XLIT, Ltd.
               
4.45%, 03/31/2025
   
9,000
     
9,186
 
5.50%, 03/31/2045
   
15,000
     
14,502
 
 
           
452,346
 
 
               
INTERNET (0.02%)
               
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
               
5.38%, 03/01/2022(d)
   
45,000
     
46,462
 
Netflix, Inc.
               
5.88%, 02/15/2025
   
45,000
     
49,950
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
INTERNET (0.02%) (continued)
           
Zayo Group LLC
           
6.38%, 05/15/2025
 
$
20,000
   
$
21,100
 
 
           
117,512
 
 
               
IRON & STEEL (0.03%)
               
AK Steel Corp.
               
7.50%, 07/15/2023
   
30,000
     
32,400
 
ArcelorMittal
               
7.25%, 02/25/2022
   
50,000
     
57,000
 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
               
5.13%, 10/01/2021
   
40,000
     
41,900
 
United States Steel Corp.
               
8.38%, 07/01/2021(d)
   
16,000
     
17,040
 
 
           
148,340
 
 
               
LEISURE TIME (0.01%)
               
NCL Corp., Ltd.
               
4.63%, 11/15/2020(d)
   
16,000
     
16,280
 
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
               
5.25%, 11/15/2022
   
47,000
     
51,641
 
 
           
67,921
 
 
               
LODGING (0.03%)
               
Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC
               
9.38%, 05/01/2022
   
35,000
     
37,362
 
Chester Downs & Marina LLC / Chester Downs Finance Corp.
               
9.25%, 02/01/2020(d)
   
6,000
     
5,910
 
Golden Nugget, Inc.
               
8.50%, 12/01/2021(d)
   
40,000
     
42,200
 
Interval Acquisition Corp.
               
5.63%, 04/15/2023
   
45,000
     
46,688
 
Quapaw Downstream Development Authority of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma
               
10.50%, 07/01/2019(d)
   
26,000
     
26,390
 
 
           
158,550
 
 
               
MACHINERY ‐ DIVERSIFIED (0.03%)
               
ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Inc.
               
6.50%, 06/15/2023(d)
   
40,000
     
41,500
 
John Deere Capital Corp.
               
1.13%, 06/12/2017
   
49,000
     
49,012
 
1.55%, 12/15/2017
   
53,000
     
53,261
 
Xylem, Inc.
               
4.38%, 11/01/2046
   
6,000
     
6,028
 
 
           
149,801
 
 
               
MACHINERY ‐ MANUFACTURING (0.00%)(c)
               
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
               
2.65%, 11/15/2026
   
22,000
     
21,931
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
MEDIA (0.06%)
           
Block Communications, Inc.
           
7.25%,  02/01/2020(d)
 
$
29,000
   
$
29,798
 
Cable One, Inc.
               
5.75%,  06/15/2022(d)
   
28,000
     
29,610
 
Charter Communications Operating LLC
               
6.38%,  10/23/2035(d)
   
8,000
     
9,225
 
6.48%,  10/23/2045(d)
   
8,000
     
9,436
 
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series A
               
6.50%,  11/15/2022
   
35,000
     
35,175
 
Comcast Corp.
               
2.35%,  01/15/2027
   
14,000
     
13,551
 
3.20%,  07/15/2036
   
15,000
     
14,335
 
3.40%,  07/15/2046
   
14,000
     
12,968
 
DISH DBS Corp.
               
7.75%,  07/01/2026
   
38,000
     
41,824
 
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
               
5.38%,  07/15/2026(d)
   
30,000
     
30,553
 
The Walt Disney Co.
               
1.50%,  09/17/2018
   
18,000
     
18,142
 
1.65%,  01/08/2019
   
9,000
     
9,096
 
Time Warner,  Inc.
               
4.85%,  07/15/2045
   
22,000
     
23,480
 
Viacom, Inc.
               
3.45%,  10/04/2026
   
15,000
     
14,947
 
5.85%,  09/01/2043
   
10,000
     
11,264
 
             
303,404
 
                 
METAL FABRICATE & HARDWARE (0.02%)
               
Novelis Corp.
               
6.25%,  08/15/2024(d)
   
24,000
     
25,020
 
Valmont Industries, Inc.
               
5.25%,  10/01/2054
   
60,000
     
55,091
 
             
80,111
 
                 
MINING (0.01%)
               
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty., Ltd.
               
9.75%,  03/01/2022(d)
   
30,000
     
35,031
 
Goldcorp, Inc.
               
5.45%,  06/09/2044
   
9,000
     
9,624
 
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.
               
5.88%,  05/15/2024
   
15,000
     
15,881
 
             
60,536
 
                 
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING (0.03%)
               
General Electric Co.
               
2.70%,  10/09/2022
   
30,000
     
31,026
 
Ingersoll‐Rand Global Holding Co., Ltd.
               
5.75%,  06/15/2043
   
54,000
     
66,265
 
Ingersoll‐Rand Luxembourg Finance SA
               
4.65%,  11/01/2044
   
12,000
     
12,989
 
Textron, Inc.
               
4.00%,  03/15/2026
   
19,000
     
19,804
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING (0.03%) (continued)
           
Trinity Industries, Inc.
           
4.55%,  10/01/2024
 
$
17,000
   
$
16,799
 
 
           
146,883
 
 
               
OFFICE & BUSINESS EQUIPMENT (0.00%)(c)
               
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
               
3.38%,  10/01/2021
   
7,000
     
6,990
 
 
               
 
               
OIL & GAS (0.12%)
               
Anadarko Finance Co., Series B
               
7.50%,  05/01/2031
   
10,000
     
12,731
 
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
               
4.50%,  07/15/2044
   
15,000
     
14,189
 
6.45%,  09/15/2036
   
63,000
     
75,040
 
BP Capital Markets PLC
               
1.68%,  05/03/2019
   
16,000
     
16,031
 
3.12%,  05/04/2026
   
13,000
     
13,175
 
3.25%,  05/06/2022
   
19,000
     
19,842
 
Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP
               
6.50%,  04/15/2021
   
39,000
     
31,200
 
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.
               
6.25%,  04/15/2023
   
24,000
     
25,020
 
Chevron Corp.
               
1.37%,  03/02/2018
   
28,000
     
28,051
 
1.96%,  03/03/2020
   
12,000
     
12,139
 
Denbury Resources, Inc.
               
5.50%,  05/01/2022
   
33,000
     
26,235
 
9.00%,  05/15/2021(d)
   
25,000
     
25,875
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
               
1.31%,  03/06/2018
   
6,000
     
6,018
 
Hess Corp.
               
5.60%,  02/15/2041
   
13,000
     
12,913
 
Hilcorp Energy I LP
               
5.00%,  12/01/2024(d)
   
45,000
     
44,100
 
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.
               
7.38%,  05/01/2022
   
23,000
     
23,805
 
MEG Energy Corp.
               
6.38%,  01/30/2023(d)
   
50,000
     
41,500
 
Noble Energy, Inc.
               
3.90%,  11/15/2024
   
17,000
     
17,514
 
5.05%,  11/15/2044
   
24,000
     
24,186
 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
               
4.40%,  04/15/2046
   
14,000
     
14,983
 
PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp.
               
7.00%,  11/15/2023(d)
   
25,000
     
23,250
 
Petroleos Mexicanos
               
5.50%,  06/27/2044
   
12,000
     
10,512
 
Sanchez Energy Corp.
               
6.13%,  01/15/2023
   
18,000
     
15,480
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
OIL & GAS (0.12%) (continued)
           
Shell International Finance BV
           
1.25%,  11/10/2017
 
$
17,000
   
$
17,026
 
2.13%,  05/11/2020
   
19,000
     
19,175
 
2.25%,  11/10/2020
   
21,000
     
21,291
 
SM Energy Co.
               
5.63%,  06/01/2025
   
5,000
     
4,787
 
WPX Energy, Inc.
               
7.50%,  08/01/2020
   
30,000
     
31,763
 
             
627,831
 
                 
OIL & GAS SERVICES (0.02%)
               
BP Capital Markets PLC
               
3.02%,  01/16/2027
   
12,000
     
12,054
 
Bristow Group, Inc.
               
6.25%,  10/15/2022
   
25,000
     
20,063
 
Hess Corp.
               
4.30%,  04/01/2027
   
14,000
     
13,972
 
Petroleos Mexicanos
               
6.75%,  09/21/2047(d)
   
44,000
     
43,666
 
SESI LLC
               
7.13%,  12/15/2021
   
23,000
     
22,540
 
Valero Energy Corp.
               
3.40%,  09/15/2026
   
2,000
     
1,956
 
             
114,251
 
                 
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS (0.01%)
               
Amcor Finance USA, Inc.
               
3.63%,  04/28/2026(d)
   
26,000
     
26,557
 
Owens ‐ Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
               
5.38%,  01/15/2025(d)
   
44,000
     
45,485
 
             
72,042
 
                 
PHARMACEUTICALS (0.03%)
               
Baxalta, Inc.
               
3.60%,  06/23/2022
   
19,000
     
19,816
 
Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc.
               
7.25%,  01/15/2022(d)
   
25,000
     
23,813
 
Express Scripts Holding Co.
               
3.00%,  07/15/2023
   
10,000
     
9,976
 
4.50%,  02/25/2026
   
17,000
     
18,258
 
4.80%,  07/15/2046
   
23,000
     
23,155
 
Forest Laboratories LLC
               
4.88%,  02/15/2021(d)
   
43,000
     
47,699
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
               
2.80%,  07/21/2023
   
19,000
     
18,724
 
3.15%,  10/01/2026
   
13,000
     
12,678
 
4.10%,  10/01/2046
   
7,000
     
6,532
 
             
180,651
 
                 
PIPELINES (0.09%)
               
Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp.
               
5.38%,  09/15/2024(d)
   
19,000
     
19,178
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
PIPELINES (0.09%) (continued)
           
Colorado Interstate Gas Co. LLC / Colorado Interstate Issuing Corp.
           
4.15%,  08/15/2026(d)
 
$
15,000
   
$
14,924
 
Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc.
               
2.45%,  06/01/2018
   
8,000
     
8,037
 
Energy Transfer Equity LP
               
7.50%,  10/15/2020
   
30,000
     
32,850
 
Energy Transfer Partners LP
               
4.90%,  03/15/2035
   
6,000
     
5,649
 
6.05%,  06/01/2041
   
2,000
     
2,044
 
EnLink Midstream Partners LP
               
4.40%,  04/01/2024
   
8,000
     
7,974
 
4.85%,  07/15/2026
   
18,000
     
18,377
 
Enterprise Products Operating LLC
               
3.95%,  02/15/2027
   
11,000
     
11,458
 
4.85%,  03/15/2044
   
7,000
     
7,115
 
Genesis Energy LP
               
5.63%,  06/15/2024
   
40,000
     
39,800
 
Holly Energy Partners LP
               
6.00%,  08/01/2024(d)
   
26,000
     
27,170
 
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
               
3.45%,  02/15/2023
   
45,000
     
45,112
 
5.63%,  09/01/2041
   
7,000
     
6,995
 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
               
5.00%,  02/15/2021(d)
   
11,000
     
11,923
 
Phillips 66 Partners LP
               
4.90%,  10/01/2046
   
17,000
     
16,958
 
Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp.
               
3.60%,  11/01/2024
   
9,000
     
8,875
 
3.85%,  10/15/2023
   
10,000
     
10,160
 
Rose Rock Midstream LP / Rose Rock Finance Corp.
               
5.63%,  07/15/2022
   
30,000
     
28,800
 
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
               
5.88%,  06/30/2026(d)
   
60,000
     
64,887
 
Spectra Energy Partners LP
               
3.38%,  10/15/2026
   
10,000
     
9,961
 
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP / Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.
               
5.50%,  09/15/2024(d)
   
30,000
     
29,925
 
TransCanada Trust
               
5.63%,  05/20/2075(f)
   
15,000
     
15,206
 
Western Gas Partners LP
               
4.65%,  07/01/2026
   
20,000
     
21,003
 
             
464,381
 
                 
RAILROAD (0.00%)(c)
               
Wabtec
               
3.45%,  11/15/2026
   
17,000
     
16,994
 
                 
                 
REAL ESTATE (0.01%)
               
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
               
8.25%,  12/01/2022(d)
   
25,000
     
27,312
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
REAL ESTATE (0.01%) (continued)
           
Kennedy‐Wilson, Inc.
           
5.88%,  04/01/2024
 
$
40,000
   
$
40,600
 
             
67,912
 
                 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (0.04%)
               
American Tower Corp.
               
3.13%,  01/15/2027
   
22,000
     
21,415
 
3.38%,  10/15/2026
   
15,000
     
14,950
 
Avalonbay Communities, Inc.
               
3.90%,  10/15/2046
   
7,000
     
6,881
 
Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership LP
               
3.65%,  08/15/2026
   
7,000
     
6,970
 
CTR Partnership LP/CareTrust Capital Corp.
               
5.88%,  06/01/2021
   
39,000
     
40,365
 
CubeSmart LP
               
3.13%,  09/01/2026
   
14,000
     
13,745
 
DuPont Fabros Technology LP
               
5.63%,  06/15/2023
   
30,000
     
31,650
 
ESH Hospitality, Inc.
               
5.25%,  05/01/2025(d)
   
30,000
     
29,775
 
Federal Realty Investment Trust
               
3.63%,  08/01/2046
   
3,000
     
2,821
 
iStar, Inc.
               
6.50%,  07/01/2021
   
35,000
     
35,350
 
Kimco Realty Corp.
               
2.80%,  10/01/2026
   
7,000
     
6,853
 
Liberty Property LP
               
3.25%,  10/01/2026
   
10,000
     
9,954
 
Realty Income Corp.
               
3.00%,  01/15/2027
   
6,000
     
5,911
 
 
           
226,640
 
                 
RETAIL (0.05%)
               
Brinker International, Inc.
               
5.00%,  10/01/2024(d)
   
30,000
     
30,375
 
Conn's, Inc.
               
7.25%,  07/15/2022
   
70,000
     
55,650
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
               
2.25%,  02/15/2022
   
21,000
     
21,439
 
CVS Health Corp.
               
2.88%,  06/01/2026
   
22,000
     
21,893
 
CVS Pass‐Through Trust
               
5.93%,  01/10/2034(d)
   
32,505
     
38,332
 
Dollar General Corp.
               
3.25%,  04/15/2023
   
20,000
     
20,484
 
4.15%,  11/01/2025
   
10,000
     
10,733
 
McDonald's Corp.
               
4.70%,  12/09/2035
   
7,000
     
7,715
 
PF Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
               
10.25%,  06/30/2020(d)
   
23,000
     
22,022
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
RETAIL (0.05%) (continued)
           
The Home Depot, Inc.
           
3.50%,  09/15/2056
 
$
10,000
   
$
9,326
 
             
237,969
 
                 
SAVINGS & LOANS (0.04%)
               
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
               
6.75%,  03/19/2020
   
151,000
     
173,336
 
7.25%,  12/15/2021
   
37,000
     
45,232
 
             
218,568
 
                 
SEMICONDUCTORS (0.01%)
               
Intel Corp.
               
1.35%,  12/15/2017
   
39,000
     
39,133
 
Sensata Technologies BV
               
5.00%,  10/01/2025(d)
   
20,000
     
20,600
 
 
           
59,733
 
                 
SOFTWARE (0.05%)
               
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.
               
8.25%,  10/15/2024(d)
   
20,000
     
20,750
 
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
               
4.50%,  08/15/2046
   
11,000
     
10,877
 
5.00%,  10/15/2025
   
13,000
     
13,371
 
Microsoft Corp.
               
1.30%,  11/03/2018
   
17,000
     
17,069
 
2.40%,  08/08/2026
   
21,000
     
20,654
 
3.45%,  08/08/2036
   
22,000
     
21,785
 
3.70%,  08/08/2046
   
9,000
     
8,838
 
Oracle Corp.
               
1.90%,  09/15/2021
   
28,000
     
27,932
 
2.65%,  07/15/2026
   
7,000
     
6,925
 
2.80%,  07/08/2021
   
34,000
     
35,305
 
3.85%,  07/15/2036
   
15,000
     
15,182
 
3.90%,  05/15/2035
   
5,000
     
5,107
 
Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
               
6.50%,  01/15/2024(d)
   
50,000
     
57,438
 
             
261,233
 
                 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (0.14%)
               
AT&T, Inc.
               
4.35%,  06/15/2045
   
28,000
     
25,813
 
4.50%,  05/15/2035
   
29,000
     
28,901
 
4.75%,  05/15/2046
   
71,000
     
69,820
 
5.80%,  02/15/2019
   
8,000
     
8,688
 
CenturyLink, Inc.
               
5.63%,  04/01/2025
   
15,000
     
14,119
 
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
               
7.00%,  07/15/2024(d)
   
25,000
     
26,250
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (0.14%) (continued)
           
CISCO Systems, Inc.
           
1.40%,  02/28/2018
 
$
24,000
   
$
24,095
 
2.13%,  03/01/2019
   
44,000
     
44,762
 
2.20%,  02/28/2021
   
21,000
     
21,375
 
2.50%,  09/20/2026
   
7,000
     
6,979
 
Embarq Corp.
               
8.00%,  06/01/2036
   
40,000
     
40,700
 
Frontier Communications Corp.
               
11.00%,  09/15/2025
   
55,000
     
56,357
 
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
               
7.63%,  06/15/2021
   
40,000
     
43,950
 
Plantronics, Inc.
               
5.50%,  05/31/2023(d)
   
20,000
     
20,400
 
Sprint Capital Corp.
               
8.75%,  03/15/2032
   
20,000
     
20,544
 
Sprint Corp.
               
7.25%,  09/15/2021
   
110,000
     
112,887
 
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC
               
6.00%,  05/15/2017(d)
   
40,000
     
40,150
 
T‐Mobile USA, Inc.
               
6.54%,  04/28/2020
   
30,000
     
30,947
 
Verizon Communications, Inc.
               
4.40%,  11/01/2034
   
8,000
     
8,143
 
4.52%,  09/15/2048
   
48,000
     
48,361
 
4.67%,  03/15/2055
   
27,000
     
26,432
 
4.86%,  08/21/2046
   
22,000
     
23,300
 
             
742,973
 
                 
TRANSPORTATION (0.01%)
               
Burlington North SF
               
3.90%,  08/01/2046
   
10,000
     
10,262
 
Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
               
6.13%,  09/15/2115
   
11,000
     
13,362
 
CSX Corp.
               
4.25%,  11/01/2066
   
11,000
     
10,739
 
 
           
34,363
 
                 
TRUCKING & LEASING (0.01%)
               
GATX Corp.
               
3.25%,  09/15/2026
   
9,000
     
8,840
 
Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp.
               
3.38%,  02/01/2022(d)
   
13,000
     
13,454
 
3.40%,  11/15/2026(d)
   
10,000
     
10,015
 
 
           
32,309
 
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
(Cost $10,238,617)
           
10,565,420
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
Currency
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (2.50%)
             
Argentine Republic Government International Bond
             
6.63%, 07/06/2028
USD
   
380,000
   
$
391,780
 
6.88%, 04/22/2021
USD
   
580,000
     
629,010
 
7.13%, 07/06/2036
USD
   
190,000
     
196,365
 
7.50%, 04/22/2026
USD
   
420,000
     
459,900
 
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F
                 
10.00%, 01/01/2019
BRL
   
3,390,000
     
1,070,022
 
10.00%, 01/01/2021
BRL
   
3,440,000
     
1,073,361
 
10.00%, 01/01/2025
BRL
   
3,550,000
     
1,076,632
 
10.00%, 01/01/2027
BRL
   
3,700,000
     
1,106,913
 
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
                 
1.00%, 08/15/2025
EUR
   
18,000
     
21,498
 
2.50%, 07/04/2044
EUR
   
18,000
     
28,343
 
3.25%, 07/04/2042
EUR
   
24,000
     
41,917
 
4.75%, 07/04/2040
EUR
   
10,000
     
20,798
 
Buoni Poliennali
                 
3.75%, 09/01/2024
EUR
   
14,000
     
18,146
 
Buoni Poliennali Del
                 
4.75%, 09/01/2044(d)
EUR
   
10,000
     
15,409
 
9.00%, 11/01/2023
EUR
   
7,000
     
11,768
 
French Republic Government Bond OAT
                 
3.25%, 05/25/2045
EUR
   
23,000
     
37,085
 
4.00%, 10/25/2038
EUR
   
12,000
     
20,687
 
4.50%, 04/25/2041
EUR
   
24,000
     
45,112
 
5.75%, 10/25/2032
EUR
   
10,000
     
19,161
 
Indonesia Treasury Bond
                 
7.88%, 04/15/2019
IDR
   
2,500,000,000
     
197,131
 
8.25%, 07/15/2021
IDR
   
3,400,000,000
     
273,773
 
8.25%, 05/15/2036
IDR
   
1,300,000,000
     
104,000
 
8.38%, 03/15/2024
IDR
   
2,400,000,000
     
195,892
 
8.38%, 09/15/2026
IDR
   
5,000,000,000
     
409,047
 
8.75%, 05/15/2031
IDR
   
1,200,000,000
     
102,890
 
9.00%, 03/15/2029
IDR
   
3,500,000,000
     
298,149
 
Ireland Government Bond
                 
5.40%, 03/13/2025
EUR
   
7,000
     
10,764
 
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro
                 
5.00%, 09/01/2040
EUR
   
7,000
     
10,958
 
6.50%, 11/01/2027
EUR
   
7,000
     
11,334
 
Japan Government Five Year Bond
                 
0.10%, 06/20/2020
JPY
   
11,500,000
     
110,961
 
0.10%, 09/20/2020
JPY
   
5,900,000
     
56,954
 
0.10%, 12/20/2020
JPY
   
11,800,000
     
113,974
 
0.10%, 06/20/2021
JPY
   
11,500,000
     
111,171
 
0.20%, 12/20/2017
JPY
   
12,300,000
     
117,954
 
Japan Government Ten Year Bond
                 
1.70%, 09/20/2017
JPY
   
7,700,000
     
74,733
 
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond
                 
2.30%, 12/20/2036
JPY
   
5,900,000
     
76,937
 
2.50%, 09/20/2035
JPY
   
3,700,000
     
49,240
 
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond
                 
1.00%, 12/20/2035
JPY
   
4,200,000
     
44,890
 
1.20%, 09/20/2035
JPY
   
2,100,000
     
23,197
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

Semi-Annual Report | October 31, 2016
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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
Currency
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Japan Government Two Year Bond
             
0.10%, 06/15/2017
JPY
   
3,400,000
   
$
32,507
 
0.10%, 08/15/2017
JPY
   
11,100,000
     
106,199
 
0.10%, 09/15/2017
JPY
   
9,700,000
     
92,835
 
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond
                 
0.80%, 06/22/2025(d)
EUR
   
10,000
     
11,503
 
3.75%, 06/22/2045
EUR
   
6,000
     
10,591
 
4.00%, 03/28/2032
EUR
   
7,000
     
11,324
 
4.25%, 03/28/2041(d)
EUR
   
25,000
     
45,980
 
4.50%, 03/28/2026(d)
EUR
   
7,000
     
10,725
 
5.00%, 03/28/2035(d)
EUR
   
19,000
     
35,584
 
5.50%, 03/28/2028
EUR
   
18,000
     
30,903
 
Mexico Government International Bond
                 
3.50%, 01/21/2021
USD
   
230,000
     
241,845
 
4.13%, 01/21/2026
USD
   
230,000
     
243,225
 
4.75%, 03/08/2044
USD
   
205,000
     
205,000
 
Panama Government International Bond
                 
5.20%, 01/30/2020
USD
   
110,000
     
121,412
 
Peru Government Bond
                 
6.35%, 08/12/2028(d)
PEN
   
620,000
     
190,095
 
6.35%, 08/12/2028
PEN
   
3,003,000
     
920,737
 
6.90%, 08/12/2037
PEN
   
1,300,000
     
417,363
 
6.95%, 08/12/2031
PEN
   
1,300,000
     
421,082
 
7.84%, 08/12/2020
PEN
   
690,000
     
227,455
 
8.20%, 08/12/2026
PEN
   
1,915,000
     
676,484
 
Republic of Austria Government Bond
                 
3.15%, 06/20/2044(d)
EUR
   
6,000
     
9,957
 
Republic of Poland Government International Bond
                 
3.00%, 03/17/2023
USD
   
240,000
     
247,392
 
3.25%, 04/06/2026
USD
   
70,000
     
72,770
 
Spain Government Bond
                 
5.15%, 10/31/2044(d)
EUR
   
20,000
     
34,857
 
5.90%, 07/30/2026(d)
EUR
   
19,000
     
29,906
 
United Kingdom Gilt
                 
2.25%, 09/07/2023
GBP
   
25,000
     
33,412
 
2.75%, 09/07/2024
GBP
   
8,000
     
11,078
 
4.25%, 03/07/2036
GBP
   
6,000
     
10,336
 
4.25%, 09/07/2039
GBP
   
22,000
     
39,005
 
4.50%, 12/07/2042
GBP
   
15,000
     
28,422
 
               
13,247,840
 
                   
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (Cost $12,862,462)
             
13,247,840
 
                   
GOVERNMENT BONDS (0.31%)
                 
Tennessee Valley Authority
                 
1.75%, 10/15/2018
   
$
21,000
     
21,305
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount
   
Value (Note 2)
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds
           
2.50%, 02/15/2046
 
$
21,000
   
$
20,638
 
2.50%, 05/15/2046
   
49,000
     
48,167
 
3.00%, 11/15/2045
   
27,000
     
29,356
 
3.13%, 11/15/2041
   
47,000
     
52,337
 
3.13%, 08/15/2044
   
28,000
     
31,191
 
4.50%, 02/15/2036
   
29,000
     
39,462
 
5.25%, 11/15/2028
   
38,000
     
51,447
 
             
272,598
 
                 
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes
               
0.13%, 04/15/2018
   
90,645
     
91,541
 
                 
U.S. Treasury Notes
               
0.50%, 01/31/2017
   
150,000
     
150,083
 
0.75%, 09/30/2018
   
100,000
     
99,809
 
0.88%, 09/15/2019
   
100,000
     
99,664
 
1.38%, 03/31/2020
   
25,000
     
25,235
 
1.38%, 04/30/2020
   
20,000
     
20,183
 
1.38%, 09/30/2020
   
39,000
     
39,272
 
1.50%, 01/31/2022
   
10,000
     
10,054
 
1.50%, 02/28/2023
   
175,000
     
174,470
 
1.50%, 08/15/2026
   
46,000
     
44,650
 
1.63%, 04/30/2023
   
75,000
     
75,267
 
1.63%, 05/31/2023
   
65,000
     
65,198
 
1.63%, 02/15/2026
   
52,000
     
51,176
 
1.75%, 12/31/2020
   
48,000
     
48,997
 
1.75%, 02/28/2022
   
11,000
     
11,194
 
1.75%, 03/31/2022
   
54,000
     
54,922
 
1.75%, 04/30/2022
   
10,000
     
10,167
 
1.88%, 11/30/2021
   
10,000
     
10,249
 
1.88%, 05/31/2022
   
26,000
     
26,601
 
1.88%, 08/31/2022
   
48,000
     
49,046
 
2.00%, 08/31/2021
   
63,000
     
64,939
 
2.00%, 10/31/2021
   
11,000
     
11,341
 
2.00%, 07/31/2022
   
6,000
     
6,174
 
2.13%, 12/31/2021
   
43,000
     
44,594
 
2.13%, 05/15/2025
   
49,000
     
50,412
 
2.25%, 07/31/2021
   
10,000
     
10,424
 
2.25%, 11/15/2024
   
18,000
     
18,728
 
             
1,272,849
 
                 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS (Cost $1,640,539)
           
1,658,293
 

Description
 
Principal Amount/Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (6.25%)
           
MONEY MARKET FUNDS (5.84%)
           
Dreyfus Treasury Cash Management Fund, Institutional Class, 7-day yield, 0.207%
   
30,875,276
     
30,875,276
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Principal Amount/Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (6.25%) (continued)
           
U.S. TREASURY BILLS (0.41%)
           
0.577%, 03/30/2017(b)(i)
   
2,170,000
   
$
2,166,586
 
                 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $33,040,174)
           
33,041,862
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (80.18%) (Cost $412,444,633)
         
$
424,034,005
 
                 
SEGREGATED CASH WITH BROKERS (25.27%)(j)
           
133,632,418
 
                 
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (-5.36%) (Proceeds $28,084,625)
           
(28,338,578
)
                 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-0.09%)
           
(445,039
)
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
528,882,806
 

SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (-3.56%)
           
APPAREL (-0.03%)
           
Under Armour, Inc., Class A
   
(4,489
)
 
$
(139,608
)
                 
AUTO MANUFACTURERS (-0.05%)
               
Ferrari NV
   
(2,637
)
   
(139,155
)
Tesla Motors, Inc.
   
(585
)
   
(115,672
)
             
(254,827
)
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT (-0.03%)
               
Autoliv, Inc.
   
(1,333
)
   
(129,008
)
Dorman Products, Inc.
   
(766
)
   
(49,208
)
             
(178,216
)
BANKS (-0.32%)
               
BancorpSouth, Inc.
   
(2,320
)
   
(54,520
)
Bank of Hawaii Corp.
   
(492
)
   
(36,974
)
BOK Financial Corp.
   
(1,228
)
   
(87,212
)
Community Bank System, Inc.
   
(1,934
)
   
(91,111
)
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
   
(1,131
)
   
(85,945
)
CVB Financial Corp.
   
(8,370
)
   
(140,448
)
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
   
(5,298
)
   
(191,788
)
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
   
(2,695
)
   
(76,161
)
HDFC Bank, Ltd., ADR
   
(956
)
   
(67,666
)
Home BancShares, Inc.
   
(1,978
)
   
(42,547
)
M&T Bank Corp.
   
(715
)
   
(87,752
)
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.
   
(1,492
)
   
(82,761
)
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.
   
(1,051
)
   
(62,324
)
Trustmark Corp.
   
(2,504
)
   
(69,311
)
UMB Financial Corp.
   
(1,207
)
   
(74,894
)
United Bankshares, Inc.
   
(4,745
)
   
(178,886
)
Valley National Bancorp
   
(7,980
)
   
(78,683
)
Westamerica Bancorporation
   
(3,321
)
   
(164,589
)
             
(1,673,572
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
BIOTECHNOLOGY (-0.05%)
           
Illumina, Inc.
   
(563
)
 
$
(76,647
)
Juno Therapeutics, Inc.
   
(3,911
)
   
(94,998
)
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
   
(1,892
)
   
(97,816
)
             
(269,461
)
BUILDING MATERIALS (-0.02%)
               
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
   
(1,104
)
   
(60,311
)
Trex Co., Inc.
   
(912
)
   
(49,075
)
             
(109,386
)
CHEMICALS (-0.12%)
               
Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd.
   
(4,823
)
   
(121,154
)
Balchem Corp.
   
(1,449
)
   
(109,979
)
FMC Corp.
   
(3,297
)
   
(154,596
)
Ingevity Corp.
   
(2,132
)
   
(88,265
)
NewMarket Corp.
   
(461
)
   
(184,820
)
             
(658,814
)
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (-0.14%)
               
Cimpress NV
   
(1,805
)
   
(150,266
)
CoStar Group, Inc.
   
(496
)
   
(92,812
)
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
   
(2,090
)
   
(114,950
)
Nord Anglia Education, Inc.
   
(4,548
)
   
(97,964
)
Rollins, Inc.
   
(5,360
)
   
(165,195
)
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
   
(1,738
)
   
(141,734
)
             
(762,921
)
COMPUTERS (-0.09%)
               
Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
   
(3,601
)
   
(153,151
)
Unisys Corp.
   
(8,624
)
   
(90,121
)
Wipro, Ltd., ADR
   
(22,020
)
   
(212,933
)
             
(456,205
)
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (-0.06%)
               
Eaton Vance Corp.
   
(4,561
)
   
(159,909
)
Financial Engines, Inc.
   
(3,067
)
   
(84,802
)
WisdomTree Investments, Inc.
   
(7,693
)
   
(66,006
)
             
(310,717
)
ELECTRIC (-0.03%)
               
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
   
(3,768
)
   
(181,731
)
                 
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT (-0.02%)
               
Emerson Electric Co.
   
(1,912
)
   
(96,900
)
                 
ELECTRONICS (-0.13%)
               
Itron, Inc.
   
(7,385
)
   
(398,051
)
National Instruments Corp.
   
(9,730
)
   
(273,316
)
             
(671,367
)
ENTERTAINMENT (-0.03%)
               
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
   
(9,881
)
   
(138,433
)
                 
FOOD (-0.19%)
               
B&G Foods, Inc.
   
(4,558
)
   
(193,259
)
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc.
   
(5,320
)
   
(133,638
)
Flowers Foods, Inc.
   
(18,905
)
   
(293,405
)
McCormick & Co., Inc.
   
(1,356
)
   
(130,000
)
Sysco Corp.
   
(2,173
)
   
(104,565
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
FOOD (-0.19%) (continued)
           
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
   
(1,660
)
 
$
(145,217
)
             
(1,000,084
)
HEALTHCARE - PRODUCTS (-0.17%)
               
Baxter International, Inc.
   
(1,754
)
   
(83,473
)
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
   
(967
)
   
(92,078
)
Henry Schein, Inc.
   
(747
)
   
(111,452
)
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
   
(1,421
)
   
(152,246
)
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
   
(202
)
   
(135,760
)
The Cooper Cos., Inc.
   
(714
)
   
(125,693
)
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
   
(1,704
)
   
(129,555
)
Wright Medical Group NV
   
(3,724
)
   
(81,593
)
             
(911,850
)
HEALTHCARE - SERVICES (-0.02%)
               
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
   
(6,633
)
   
(95,714
)
                 
HOUSEWARES (-0.02%)
               
The Toro Co.
   
(2,657
)
   
(127,217
)
                 
INSURANCE (-0.07%)
               
Arch Capital Group, Ltd.
   
(1,734
)
   
(135,200
)
Mercury General Corp.
   
(2,136
)
   
(116,348
)
RLI Corp.
   
(1,956
)
   
(109,027
)
             
(360,575
)
INTERNET (-0.17%)
               
58.com, Inc., ADR
   
(1,620
)
   
(67,797
)
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
   
(4,570
)
   
(168,633
)
F5 Networks, Inc.
   
(547
)
   
(75,601
)
Netflix, Inc.
   
(1,462
)
   
(182,560
)
Proofpoint, Inc.
   
(2,068
)
   
(162,090
)
Wayfair, Inc., Class A
   
(2,245
)
   
(74,826
)
Zillow Group, Inc., Class A
   
(5,582
)
   
(184,373
)
             
(915,880
)
LEISURE TIME (-0.01%)
               
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A
   
(3,178
)
   
(67,374
)
                 
MACHINERY - CONSTRUCTION & MINING (-0.04%)
               
Caterpillar, Inc.
   
(2,627
)
   
(219,249
)
                 
MACHINERY - DIVERSIFIED (-0.18%)
               
Cognex Corp.
   
(4,795
)
   
(247,422
)
Deere & Co.
   
(2,523
)
   
(222,781
)
Flowserve Corp.
   
(2,439
)
   
(103,292
)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
   
(1,123
)
   
(134,446
)
The Middleby Corp.
   
(912
)
   
(102,244
)
Wabtec Corp.
   
(1,685
)
   
(130,267
)
             
(940,452
)
MEDIA (-0.04%)
               
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
   
(1,288
)
   
(199,279
)
                 
METAL FABRICATE & HARDWARE (-0.01%)
               
Sun Hydraulics Corp.
   
(2,245
)
   
(66,070
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
MINING (-0.04%)
           
Goldcorp, Inc.
   
(12,177
)
 
$
(185,090
)
                 
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING (-0.04%)
               
Actuant Corp., Class A
   
(5,420
)
   
(120,866
)
Aptargroup, Inc.
   
(1,611
)
   
(115,090
)
             
(235,956
)
OIL & GAS (-0.27%)
               
Apache Corp.
   
(2,312
)
   
(137,518
)
Continental Resources, Inc.
   
(2,516
)
   
(123,058
)
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
   
(885
)
   
(55,852
)
Hess Corp.
   
(4,346
)
   
(208,478
)
HollyFrontier Corp.
   
(5,757
)
   
(143,637
)
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.
   
(17,057
)
   
(203,319
)
Matador Resources Co.
   
(8,319
)
   
(181,437
)
Murphy Oil Corp.
   
(4,327
)
   
(111,940
)
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sponsored ADR, Class A
   
(5,674
)
   
(282,622
)
             
(1,447,861
)
OIL & GAS SERVICES (-0.06%)
               
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
   
(5,918
)
   
(189,968
)
Sunoco LP
   
(2,738
)
   
(78,006
)
Weatherford International PLC
   
(11,936
)
   
(57,531
)
             
(325,505
)
PACKAGING & CONTAINERS (-0.08%)
               
Ball Corp.
   
(2,400
)
   
(184,968
)
Bemis Co., Inc.
   
(2,772
)
   
(135,052
)
Sonoco Products Co.
   
(1,555
)
   
(78,201
)
             
(398,221
)
PHARMACEUTICALS (-0.04%)
               
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
   
(1,284
)
   
(90,291
)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
   
(2,458
)
   
(125,137
)
             
(215,428
)
PIPELINES (-0.06%)
               
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
   
(4,889
)
   
(99,882
)
Spectra Energy Corp.
   
(4,596
)
   
(192,159
)
             
(292,041
)
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (-0.06%)
               
Equinix, Inc.
   
(868
)
   
(310,119
)
                 
RETAIL (-0.22%)
               
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
   
(230
)
   
(9,480
)
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
   
(634
)
   
(92,342
)
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
   
(819
)
   
(92,539
)
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
   
(251
)
   
(90,551
)
Dollar Tree, Inc.
   
(1,403
)
   
(105,997
)
Jack in the Box, Inc.
   
(1,228
)
   
(115,100
)
lululemon athletica, Inc.
   
(1,782
)
   
(102,019
)
Panera Bread Co., Class A
   
(643
)
   
(122,659
)
PriceSmart, Inc.
   
(2,134
)
   
(194,087
)
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
   
(3,130
)
   
(126,828
)
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
   
(2,541
)
   
(135,156
)
             
(1,186,758
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SAVINGS & LOANS (-0.03%)
           
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
   
(5,103
)
 
$
(73,279
)
People's United Financial, Inc.
   
(4,441
)
   
(72,122
)
             
(145,401
)
SEMICONDUCTORS (-0.02%)
               
Cavium, Inc.
   
(1,601
)
   
(90,376
)
                 
SOFTWARE (-0.36%)
               
2U, Inc.
   
(2,959
)
   
(103,151
)
ACI Worldwide, Inc.
   
(11,173
)
   
(202,455
)
Acxiom Corp.
   
(6,394
)
   
(150,642
)
athenahealth, Inc.
   
(738
)
   
(76,250
)
Blackbaud, Inc.
   
(3,472
)
   
(213,181
)
Guidewire Software, Inc.
   
(3,401
)
   
(195,387
)
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
   
(4,709
)
   
(225,985
)
salesforce.com, Inc.
   
(2,044
)
   
(153,627
)
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
   
(2,859
)
   
(104,954
)
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A
   
(6,555
)
   
(254,662
)
Workday, Inc., Class A
   
(2,729
)
   
(236,550
)
             
(1,916,844
)
STORAGE & WAREHOUSING (-0.01%)
               
Mobile Mini, Inc.
   
(2,614
)
   
(66,265
)
                 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (-0.15%)
               
Arista Networks, Inc.
   
(1,986
)
   
(168,313
)
Finisar Corp.
   
(2,959
)
   
(81,017
)
Frontier Communications Corp.
   
(15,588
)
   
(62,664
)
Sprint Corp.
   
(48,722
)
   
(300,128
)
Telefonica SA, Sponsored ADR
   
(6,763
)
   
(68,577
)
ViaSat, Inc.
   
(1,340
)
   
(94,684
)
             
(775,383
)
TOYS, GAMES & HOBBIES (-0.03%)
               
Mattel, Inc.
   
(4,911
)
   
(154,844
)
                 
TRANSPORTATION (-0.05%)
               
Heartland Express, Inc.
   
(5,642
)
   
(103,813
)
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
   
(831
)
   
(67,818
)
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
   
(1,126
)
   
(84,089
)
             
(255,720
)
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Proceeds $18,334,058)
           
(18,807,714
)
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (-1.80%)
               
Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund
   
(22,512
)
   
(1,544,773
)
Financial Select Sector SPDR® Fund
   
(29,871
)
   
(589,654
)
Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund
   
(21,097
)
   
(1,421,094
)
iShares® MSCI Australia ETF
   
(45,643
)
   
(925,640
)
iShares® Russell 2000® ETF
   
(6,969
)
   
(825,826
)
iShares® Russell 2000® Value ETF
   
(10,724
)
   
(1,088,272
)
SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
   
(5,109
)
   
(1,085,918
)
SPDR® S&P Emerging Markets SmallCap ETF
   
(10,814
)
   
(465,002
)
VanEck® Vectors Agribusiness ETF
   
(18,749
)
   
(924,513
)

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Description
 
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (-1.80%) (continued)
           
Vanguard® FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
   
(17,488
)
 
$
(660,172
)
             
(9,530,864
)
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (-1.80%) (Proceeds $9,750,566)
           
(9,530,864
)
                 
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $28,084,625)
         
$
(28,338,578
)

SCHEDULE OF WRITTEN OPTIONS

Description
 
Number of Contracts
   
Exercise Price
 
Maturity Date
 
Value (Note 2)
 
WRITTEN OPTIONS
                   
Call Options
                   
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
 
(21)
 
 
$
92.50
 
03/20/2017
 
$
(16,065
)
Phillips 66
 
(40)
 
   
85.00
 
01/20/2017
   
(6,200
)
                         
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS (Proceeds $27,929)
                   
$
(22,265
)

(a)
Non-income producing security.
(b)
Security position either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short, written options, and futures contracts. Aggregate total market value of $15,905,698.
(c)
Less than 0.005%.
(d)
Security exempt from registration under rule 144A of the securities act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the market value of those securities was $3,196,833, representing 0.60% of the Fund's net assets.
(e)
Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At period end, the aggregate market value of those securities was $12,679, representing 0.00% of net assets.
(f)
The rate shown on floating or adjustable rate securities represents the coupon rate at period end.
(g)
This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.
(h)
Step bond. Coupon increases periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at October 31, 2016.
(i)
Rate shown represents the bond equivalent yield to maturity at date of purchase.
(j)
Includes cash which is being held as collateral for securities sold short, written options, forward foreign currency contracts, and total return swap contracts.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
OUTSTANDING FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
 
Counterparty
 Foreign Currency
 
Contracted Amount**
 
Purchase/Sale Contract
Settlement Date
 
Current Value
   
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley
CHF
   
710,000
 
Sale
12/21/2016
 
$
719,801
   
$
14,746
 
Morgan Stanley
CHF
   
250,000
 
Purchase
12/21/2016
   
253,451
     
24
 
Morgan Stanley
EUR
   
82,000
 
Sale
11/07/2016
   
90,040
     
2,405
 
Morgan Stanley
EUR
   
421,000
 
Sale
12/07/2016
   
462,991
     
8,502
 
Morgan Stanley
EUR
   
2,340,000
 
Sale
12/21/2016
   
2,575,161
     
65,777
 
Morgan Stanley
EUR
   
25,000
 
Sale
01/10/2017
   
27,537
     
671
 
Morgan Stanley
GBP
   
10,000
 
Sale
11/07/2016
   
12,242
     
1,098
 
Morgan Stanley
GBP
   
57,500
 
Sale
12/07/2016
   
70,449
     
6,882
 
Morgan Stanley
GBP
   
1,270,000
 
Sale
12/21/2016
   
1,556,575
     
127,665
 
Morgan Stanley
GBP
   
250,000
 
Purchase
12/21/2016
   
306,412
     
984
 
Morgan Stanley
GBP
   
39,700
 
Sale
01/10/2017
   
48,675
     
2,959
 
Morgan Stanley
GBP
   
4,400
 
Purchase
01/10/2017
   
5,395
     
19
 
Morgan Stanley
INR
   
115,770,000
 
Purchase
12/21/2016
   
1,720,080
     
11,045
 
Morgan Stanley
JPY
   
24,470,000
 
Sale
11/07/2016
   
233,389
     
9,940
 
Morgan Stanley
JPY
   
59,533,000
 
Sale
12/07/2016
   
568,647
     
16,018
 
Morgan Stanley
JPY
   
290,190,000
 
Sale
12/21/2016
   
2,773,619
     
24,270
 
Morgan Stanley
JPY
   
22,336,000
 
Sale
01/11/2017
   
213,648
     
7,268
 
Morgan Stanley
MXN
   
15,420,000
 
Purchase
12/19/2016
   
812,036
     
30,089
 
                        $ 330,362  
                               
Morgan Stanley
EUR
   
15,000
 
Purchase
12/07/2016
 
$
16,496
   
$
(87
)
Morgan Stanley
EUR
   
570,000
 
Purchase
12/21/2016
   
627,283
     
(2,162
)
Morgan Stanley
JPY
   
322,020,000
 
Purchase
12/21/2016
   
3,077,849
     
(118,713
)
Morgan Stanley
MXN
   
15,420,000
 
Sale
12/19/2016
   
812,036
     
(542
)
                       
$
(121,504
)

**
The contracted amount is stated in the currency in which the contract is denominated.

FUTURES CONTRACTS
At October 31, 2016, the Fund had outstanding futures contracts:
 
Description
Position
 
Contracts
 
Expiration Date
 
Underlying Face Amount at Value
   
Unrealized Appreciation
 
Equity Contracts
                     
Mexican Bolsa Index Future
Long
   
36
 
12/16/2016
 
$
908,523
   
$
27,918
 
Mini MSCI EAFE Index Future
Short
   
18
 
12/16/2016
   
(1,499,130
)
   
20,610
 
Russell® 1000 Value Future
Long
   
21
 
12/16/2016
   
2,141,160
     
3,103
 
Tokyo Price Index Future
Long
   
3
 
12/08/2016
   
399,066
     
21,014
 
Interest Rate Contracts
                         
U.S. 10 Year Treasury Note Future
Short
   
6
 
12/20/2016
   
(777,750
)
   
9,642
 
U.S. 5 Year Treasury Note Future
Short
   
18
 
12/30/2016
   
(2,174,346
)
   
8,124
 
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Future
Short
   
11
 
12/20/2016
   
(1,789,909
)
   
87,037
 
           
$
(2,792,386
)
 
$
177,448
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Description
Position
 
Contracts
 
Expiration Date
 
Underlying Face Amount at Value
   
Unrealized Depreciation
 
Equity Contracts
                 
E‐Mini S&P 500® Future
Short
   
39
 
12/16/2016
 
$
(4,134,195
)
 
$
(2,030
)
Euro STOXX 50® Future
Short
   
15
 
12/16/2016
   
(502,715
)
   
(3,099
)
FTSE® 100 Index Future
Short
   
12
 
12/16/2016
   
(1,017,732
)
   
(41,895
)
Mini MSCI Emerging Markets Index Future
Short
   
12
 
12/16/2016
   
(542,100
)
   
(6,634
)
Russell® 2000 Mini Index Future
Long
   
55
 
12/16/2016
   
6,541,150
     
(106,313
)
SGX CNX Nifty Index Future
Long
   
458
 
11/24/2016
   
7,881,264
     
(55,390
)
           
$
8,225,672
   
$
(215,361
)
 
TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS*
 
Counterparty
Reference Obligation
 
Notional Amount
 
Rate Paid by the Fund
Termination Date
 
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley
BHDG Systematic Trading Segregated Portfolio(a)
 
$
24,958
 
1‐Month LIBOR BBA
09/13/2018
 
$
(433,294
)
Morgan Stanley
Clinton Segregated Portfolio(b)
   
20,000
 
1‐Month LIBOR BBA
09/13/2018
   
(83,442
)
Morgan Stanley
Impala Segregated Portfolio(c)
   
42,371
 
1‐Month LIBOR BBA
03/20/2019
   
(143,627
)
Morgan Stanley
Melchior Segregated Portfolio(d)
   
40,885
 
1‐Month LIBOR BBA
03/20/2019
   
(258,108
)
Morgan Stanley
PSAM Highland(e)
   
295,778
 
1‐Month EURIBOR
06/03/2021
   
130,103
 
Morgan Stanley
WABR Cayman Company Limited(f)
   
61,691
 
1‐Month LIBOR BBA
09/01/2020
   
(734,392
)
 
$
485,683
   
$
(1,522,760
)
 
*
The Fund receives payments based on any positive return of the Reference Obligation less the rate paid by the Fund. The Fund makes payments on any negative return of such Reference Obligation plus the rate paid by the Fund.
(a)
BHDG is a quantitative trend following strategy that uses futures. BHDG will employ some short, medium, and long term signals. Interest rate, commodity, equity, and sovereign debt futures will be used. Any asset class may have net long or short exposure, and exposures in aggregate may be net long or short.
(b)
Clinton is a global, quantitative equity market neutral strategy. Clinton will invest in large, mid, and small cap stocks in developed and some emerging markets. The strategy will also attempt to minimize net exposure to any given country or sector. The strategy attempts to generate returns primarily through trading value, momentum, and mean reversion models.
(c)
European equity long/short strategy that employs a flexible, low-net strategy (0% to 50%), and long exposure will vary between 60% and 100%. The portfolio is primarily comprised of large and mid-cap stocks listed on European exchanges.
(d)
Global equity long/short strategy that uses a long-biased strategy that is focused on cyclical sectors. The strategy has a net exposure that ranges between 50% and 80%, and long exposure varies between 80% and 100%. The strategy is comprised of large cap stocks listed on exchanges of developed and emerging market countries.
(e)
PSAM employs an event driven strategy. The fund will primarily make investments in equity special situations and merger arbitrage. The strategy will also opportunistically allocate to liquid high yield credit positions when trading at stressed levels. The strategy will employ have gross long exposure of up to 120%, and net exposure will typically vary from 40% to 80%.
(f)
Weiss Alpha Balanced Risk incorporates an absolute return oriented approach within a risk parity framework. Active absolute return strategies include fundamental long/short equity, credit relative value, discretionary macro, and equity market neutral strategies. The strategy also maintains a passive risk weighted allocation to equities and fixed income, but each of the three allocations is equally risk weighted subject to a 40% limit on the absolute return allocation. Gross equity long exposure will typically be 140% or less, and net equity exposure will vary between 5% and 35%.
 
Currency Abbreviations
BRL - Brazilian Real
CHF - Swiss Franc
EUR - Euro
GBP - Great British Pound
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah
INR - Indian Rupee
JPY - Japanese Yen
MXN - Mexican Peso
PEN - Peruvian Nuevo Sol
USD - United States Dollar
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Common Abbreviations:
 
AQR - AQR Capital Management LLC.
BBA - British Bankers Association.
Bolsa - The Spanish term for stock exchange.
CNX Nifty - The National Stock Exchange of India's benchmark stock market index for Indian equity market.
EURIBOR - Euro Interbank Offered Rate.
FPA - First Pacific Advisors LLC.
FTSE - Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange.
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate.
MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International.
PIMCO - Pacific Investment Management Company.
S&P - Standard & Poor's.
SGX - Singapore Exchange.
SPDR - Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipt.
UCITS - Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
ASSETS
     
Investments, at value
 
$
424,034,005
 
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts
   
330,362
 
Deposits with brokers for securities sold short and written options
   
27,732,207
 
Deposits with brokers for total return swap contracts
   
103,590,211
 
Deposits with brokers for forward currency contracts
   
2,310,000
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
2,023,445
 
Receivable for dividends
   
783,105
 
Other assets
   
7,375
 
Total assets
   
560,810,710
 
LIABILITIES
       
Securities sold short (Proceeds $28,084,625)
   
28,338,578
 
Written options, at value (Premiums received $27,929)
   
22,265
 
Unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts
   
1,522,760
 
Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts
   
121,504
 
Foreign currency due to custodian(Cost $99,060)
   
99,841
 
Foreign capital gains tax
   
2,992
 
Investment advisory fees payable
   
365,866
 
Offering cost payable
   
434
 
Payable for dividend expense on securities sold short
   
7,692
 
Payable for interest expense on total return swap contracts
   
106,716
 
Payable for investments purchased
   
1,189,854
 
Variation margin payable
   
33,969
 
Trustee fees and expenses payable
   
6,335
 
Chief compliance officer fee payable
   
4,252
 
Principal financial officer fees payable
   
2,542
 
Administration fees payable
   
42,143
 
Transfer agent fees payable
   
13,742
 
Professional fees payable
   
10,398
 
Custody fees payable
   
26,853
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
9,168
 
Total liabilities
   
31,927,904
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
528,882,806
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF
       
Paidin capital (Note 6)
 
$
514,737,332
 
Accumulated net income
   
2,185,662
 
Accumulated net realized gain
   
1,972,967
 
Net unrealized appreciation
   
9,986,845
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
528,882,806
 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
412,444,633
 
PRICING OF SHARES
       
Class I:
       
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
10.92
 
Net Assets
 
$
528,882,806
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)
   
48,441,919
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
   
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME
     
Dividends
 
$
3,698,229
 
Interest
   
540,520
 
Foreign taxes withheld
   
(46,670
)
Total investment income
   
4,192,079
 
         
EXPENSES
       
Investment advisory fees (Note 7)
   
4,795,148
 
Investment Advisory fees subsidiary (Note 7)
   
49,386
 
Broker fees and charges on securities sold short
   
46,347
 
Administration fees
   
221,641
 
Transfer agency fees
   
30,676
 
Professional fees
   
24,641
 
Custody fees
   
71,884
 
Reports to shareholders and printing fees
   
3,780
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
11,548
 
Registration/filing fees
   
2,908
 
Chief compliance officer fees
   
24,507
 
Principal financial officer fees
   
5,042
 
Offering costs
   
434
 
Dividend expense on securities sold short
   
184,614
 
Other
   
14,201
 
Total expenses before waivers
   
5,486,757
 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment adviser (Note 7)
       
Class I
   
(4,257,925
)
Waiver of investment advisory fees subsidiary (Note 7)
   
(49,386
)
Total net expenses
   
1,179,446
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
   
3,012,633
 
Net realized gain on investments
   
3,658,961
 
Net realized loss on securities sold short
   
(2,740,278
)
Net realized gain on written options
   
13,078
 
Net realized gain on futures contracts
   
84,911
 
Net realized gain on total return swap contracts
   
4,128,662
 
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions
   
(1,134,746
)
Total net realized gain
   
4,010,588
 
         
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments
   
3,091,774
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on securities sold short
   
1,099,454
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on written options
   
222,813
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on futures contracts
   
(94,719
)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts
   
(2,229,707
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency transactions
   
1,234,811
 
Total net change in unrealized appreciation
   
3,324,426
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
   
7,335,014
 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
10,347,647
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets


   
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
 
 
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016(a)
(Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS
           
Net investment income
 
$
3,012,633
   
$
10,201,232
 
Net realized gain/(loss)
   
4,010,588
     
(9,636,394
)
Net realized gain distributions from other investment companies
   
     
5,483,000
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
3,324,426
     
(19,989,835
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
10,347,647
     
(13,941,997
)
DISTRIBUTIONS (NOTE 4)
               
Net investment income
               
Class I
   
     
(11,108,106
)
Net realized gains on investments
               
Class I
   
     
(10,242,050
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(21,350,156
)
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6)
               
Shares sold
               
Class I
   
84,048,323
     
49,423,534
 
Dividends reinvested
               
Class I
   
     
21,244,058
 
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees
               
Class I
   
(252,172,040
)
   
(37,982,086
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from beneficial interest transactions
   
(168,123,717
)
   
32,685,506
 
Net decrease in Net Assets
   
(157,776,070
)
   
(2,606,647
)
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
686,658,876
     
689,265,523
 
End of period*
 
$
528,882,806
   
$
686,658,876
 
* Includes accumulated net investment income/(loss) of:
 
$
2,185,662
   
$
(826,971
)
 
(a)
Prior to August 31, 2016 the Redmont Resolute Fund was known as the Redmont Resolute Fund II.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

   
Class I
 
   
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016(a) (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended April 30, 2016
   
For the
Year Ended April 30, 2015
   
For the
Year Ended April 30, 2014
   
For the
Year Ended April 30, 2013
   
For the
Period
Ended
April 30,
2012(b)
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
10.75
   
$
11.32
   
$
11.18
   
$
11.05
   
$
10.34
   
$
10.00
 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 
                                         
Net investment income/(loss)(c)
   
0.05
     
0.16
     
0.20
     
0.13
     
0.11
     
(0.03
)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
   
0.12
     
(0.39
)
   
0.26
     
0.19
     
0.68
     
0.37
 
Total from Investment Operations
   
0.17
     
(0.23
)
   
0.46
     
0.32
     
0.79
     
0.34
 
                                                 
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
                                               
Net investment income
   
     
(0.18
)
   
(0.24
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.08
)
   
 
Net realized gain on investments
   
     
(0.16
)
   
(0.08
)
   
(0.08
)
   
     
 
Total Distributions
   
     
(0.34
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.19
)
   
(0.08
)
   
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.17
     
(0.57
)
   
0.14
     
0.13
     
0.71
     
0.34
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.92
   
$
10.75
   
$
11.32
   
$
11.18
   
$
11.05
   
$
10.34
 
TOTAL RETURN(d)
   
1.58
%
   
(2.02
)%
   
4.16
%
   
2.85
%
   
7.65
%
   
3.40
%
                                                 
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                                               
Net assets, End of Period (000s)
 
$
528,883
   
$
686,659
   
$
689,266
   
$
604,949
   
$
446,319
   
$
78,498
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
                                               
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver(e)
   
1.63
%(f)(g)(h)
   
1.69
%(g)
   
1.68
%(g)
   
1.69
%(g)
   
1.32
%
   
1.63
%(f)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver(e)
   
0.30
%(f)(g)
   
0.35
%(g)
   
0.33
%(g)
   
0.29
%(g)
   
0.22
%
   
1.13
%(f)
Net investment income/(loss) including reimbursement/waiver(e)
   
0.94
%(f)
   
1.49
%
   
1.79
%
   
1.19
%
   
1.08
%
   
(0.97
)%(f)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
   
46
%(i)
   
27
%
   
54
%
   
114
%
   
51
%
   
18
%(h)
 

 
(a)
Prior to August 31, 2016, the Redmont Resolute Fund was known as the Redmont Resolute Fund II.
(b)
The Fund's inception was December 30, 2011.
(c)
Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of a common share at the opening of the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized.
(e)
The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Schedule of Investments.
(f)
Annualized.
(g)
Dividend and interest expense on securities sold short totaled 0.07%, 0.08%, 0.10%, and 0.08% of average net assets for the six months ended October 31, 2016 and the years ended April 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.
(h)
The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 7 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be 1.65% for the six months ended October 31, 2016.
(i)
Not Annualized. 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION

Financial  Investors  Trust  (the  “Trust”),  a  Delaware  statutory  trust,  is  an  openend  management  investment  company  registered  under  the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semiannual report describes  the  Redmont  Resolute  Fund  (the  “Fund”).  The  Fund  seeks to  provide  longterm total  return  with  reduced  volatility  and  reduced correlation to the conventional stock and bond markets. The Fund offers Class I shares.

Basis of Consolidation: Redmont Resolute Cayman (the “Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fund. The Subsidiary’s investment objective is designed to enhance the ability of the Fund to obtain exposure to equities, financial, currency and commodities markets consistent with the limits of the U.S. federal tax law requirements applicable to registered investment companies. The Subsidiary is subject to substantially the same investment policies and investment restrictions as the Fund. The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the Fund in order to effect certain commodityrelated investments on behalf of the Fund. Investments in the Subsidiary are expected to provide the Fund with exposure to the commodity   markets within the limitations of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and recent IRS revenue rulings, as discussed below under “Federal Income Taxes”. The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary pursuant to a subscription agreement, and it is intended that the Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to control the Subsidiary. Under the Articles of Association of the Subsidiary, shares issued by the Subsidiary confer upon a shareholder the right to wholly own and vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and certain rights in connection with any windingup or repayment of capital, as well as the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in shares of the Subsidiary. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fund, all assets and liabilities, income and expenses of the Subsidiary are consolidated in the financial statements and financial highlights of the Fund. All investments held by the Subsidiary are disclosed in the accounts of the Fund.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund and Subsidiary in preparation of the financial statements.

Investment Valuation: The Fund generally values its securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.

For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by openend registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchangetraded openend investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.

The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent thirdparty pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves.  If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers–dealers that make a market in the security.  Municipal securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days, are typically valued at the evaluated bid price formulated by an independent pricing service. Corporate Bonds, U.S. Government & Agency, and U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgagerelated and assetbacked securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer.  Publicly traded foreign government debt securities are typically traded internationally in the overthecounter market and are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices as of the close of business of that market.

Futures contracts that are listed or traded on a national securities exchange, commodities exchange, contract market or comparable over the counter market, and that are freely transferrable, are valued at their closing settlement price on the exchange on which they are primarily traded or based upon the current settlement price for a like instrument acquired on the day on which the instrument is being valued. A settlement price may not be used if the market makes a limit move with respect to a particular commodity.  Overthecounter swap contracts for which market quotations are readily available are valued based on quotes received from independent pricing services or one or more dealers that make markets in such securities.  Options contracts listed for trading on a securities exchange or board of trade are valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale at the mean of the last bid and asked price.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Forward currency exchange contracts have a fair value determined by the current foreign currency exchange forward rates. The foreign currency exchange forward rates are calculated using an automated system that estimates rates on the basis of the current day foreign currency exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. Foreign exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Highland Associates, Inc. (the “Adviser”) believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.

Fair Value Measurements:  The Fund discloses the classification of its fair value measurements following a threetier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;

Level 2 –
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

Level 3 –
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2016:
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Closed End Funds
 
$
60,492
   
$
   
$
   
$
60,492
 
Common Stocks(*)
   
121,453,022
     
     
     
121,453,022
 
Exchange Traded Funds
   
1,218,759
     
     
     
1,218,759
 
Limited Partnerships
   
87,610
     
     
     
87,610
 
OpenEnd Mutual Funds
   
242,389,139
     
     
     
242,389,139
 
Preferred Stocks(*)
   
72,134
     
     
     
72,134
 
AssetBacked Securities
   
     
239,434
     
     
239,434
 
Corporate Bonds(*)
   
     
10,565,420
     
     
10,565,420
 
Foreign Government Bonds
   
     
13,247,840
     
     
13,247,840
 
Government Bonds
   
     
1,658,293
     
     
1,658,293
 
Short Term Investments
                               
Money Market Funds
   
30,875,276
     
     
     
30,875,276
 
U.S. Treasury Bills
   
     
2,166,586
     
     
2,166,586
 
Total
 
$
396,156,432
   
$
27,877,573
   
$
   
$
424,034,005
 
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Other Financial Instruments
                       
Assets:
                       
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
 
$
   
$
330,362
   
$
   
$
330,362
 
Futures Contracts
   
177,448
     
     
     
177,448
 
Total Return Swap Contracts
   
     
130,103
     
     
130,103
 
Liabilities:
                               
Common Stocks Sold Short(*)
   
(18,807,714
)
   
     
     
(18,807,714
)
Exchange Traded Funds Sold Short
   
(9,530,864
)
   
     
     
(9,530,864
)
Written Options
   
(22,265
)
   
     
     
(22,265
)
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
   
     
(121,504
)
   
     
(121,504
)
Futures Contracts
   
(215,361
)
   
     
     
(215,361
)
Total Return Swap Contracts
   
     
(1,652,863
)
   
     
(1,652,863
)
Total
 
$
(28,398,756
)
 
$
(1,313,902
)
 
$
   
$
(29,712,658
)
 
*
For detailed descriptions, see the accompanying Schedule of Investments.
 
The Fund recognizes transfers between levels as of the end of the period. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities. There were no Level 3 securities held during the period.

Trust Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to the Fund are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on average net assets of the Fund.

Federal Income Taxes: The Fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intend to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that the Fund will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. The Fund is not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.

As of and during the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.
 
Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date basis). Net realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income, which includes  accretion  of  discounts  and  amortization  of  premiums, is  accrued and  recorded as  earned. Dividend  income  is  recognized  on  the exdividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Fund. All of the realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, are allocated daily to each class in proportion its average daily net assets.

Short Sales: The Fund may make short sales of securities consistent with its strategies. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline.

When a Fund makes a short sale, it must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker dealer through which it made the short sale as collateral for its obligation to deliver the security upon conclusion of the sale. The Fund may have to pay a fee to borrow particular securities and is often obligated to pay over any accrued interest and dividends on such borrowed securities.

If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time that a Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Fund will realize a capital gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. The successful use of short selling may be adversely affected by imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the security sold short and the securities being hedged.

To the extent that a Fund engages in short sales, it will provide collateral to the brokerdealer and (except in the case of short sales “against the box”) will maintain additional asset coverage in the form of segregated or “earmarked” assets determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures established by the Board and that is equal to the current market value of the securities sold short, or will ensure that such positions are covered by “offsetting” positions, until the Fund replaces the borrowed security. A short sale is “against the box” to the extent that the Fund contemporaneously owns, or has the right to obtain at no added cost, securities identical to those sold short. The Fund may engage in short selling to the extent permitted by the federal securities laws and rules and interpretations thereunder. To the extent a Fund engages in short selling in foreign (nonU.S.) jurisdictions, the Fund will do so to the extent permitted by the laws and regulations of such jurisdiction.


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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis.   Income dividend distributions are derived from interest and dividends and other income the Fund receives from their investments, including distributions of short term capital gains. Capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when the Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year. The Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if its portfolio manager or managers believe doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.

3. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS


Swap Contracts: The Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. At the present time, the Fund primarily enters into swap transactions for the purpose of increasing total return. Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap contract to comply with the terms of the swap contract. The loss incurred by the failure of a counterparty is generally limited to the net payment to be received by the Fund and/or the termination value at the end of the contract.

Therefore, the Fund considers the creditworthiness of each counterparty to a contract in evaluating potential credit risk. Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying reference asset or index. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, market risk, liquidity risk and elements of credit, legal and documentation risk that are not directly reflected in the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund invests in total return swaps to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning such security or investing directly in that market or to transfer the risk/return of one market (e.g., fixed income) to another market (e.g., equity) (equity risk and/or interest rate risk). Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments based on the total return (coupons plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. To the extent the total return of the instrument or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.  The Fund may pay or receive cash as collateral on these contracts which may be recorded as an asset and/or liability. The Fund must set aside liquid assets, or engage in other appropriate measures, to cover its obligations under these contracts. Swaps are marked to market daily using either pricing vendor quotations, counterparty prices or model prices and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upfront payments made and/or received by the Fund are recorded as an asset and/or liability and realized gains or losses are recognized ratably over the contract’s term/event, with the exception of forward starting interest rate swaps, whose realized gains or losses are recognized ratably from the effective start date. Periodic payments received or made on swap contracts are recorded as realized gains or losses. Gains or losses are realized upon termination of a swap contract and are recorded on the Statement of Operations. Swap agreements held at October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC financial derivative transactions entered into by the Fund and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to early terminate could be material to the financial statements.

Option Contracts: The Fund may enter into options transactions for hedging purposes and for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance return. The Fund may write covered put and call options on any stocks or stock indices, currencies traded on domestic and foreign securities exchanges, or futures contracts on stock indices, interest rates and currencies traded on domestic and, to the extent permitted by the CFTC, foreign exchanges. A call option on an asset written by a Fund obligates the Fund to sell the specified asset to the holder (purchaser) at a stated price (the exercise price) if the option is exercised before a specified date (the expiration date). A put option on an asset written by a Fund obligates the Fund to buy the specified asset from the purchaser at the exercise price if the option is exercised before the expiration date. Premiums received when writing options are recorded as liabilities and are subsequently adjusted to the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options, which are either exercised or closed, are offset against the proceeds received or amount paid on the transaction to determine realized gains or losses which are recorded on the Statement of Operations.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Written option activity for the six months ended October 31, 2016 was as follows:
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
           
   
Written Call Options
 
   
Contracts
   
Premiums
 
Outstanding, April 30, 2016
 
(281)
 
 
$
135,671
 
Written
 
(61)
 
   
27,929
 
Covered
 
46
     
(15,040
)
Exercised
 
204
     
(107,553
)
Expired
 
31
     
(13,078
)
Outstanding, October 31, 2016
 
(61)
 
 
$
27,929
 
 
Futures: The Fund may enter into futures contracts for hedging purposes. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit an initial margin with the broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. The Fund receives from or pays to the broker, on a daily basis, an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin,” and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses. When the futures contract is closed, the Fund records a gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

A Fund’s potential losses from the use of futures extend beyond its initial investment in such contracts. The use of futures contracts involves, to varying degrees, elements of market risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The predominant risk is that the movement of a futures contract’s price may result in a loss, which could render a Fund’s hedging strategy unsuccessful. There is minimal counterparty credit risk since futures contracts are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.

Risk Exposure: The following tables disclose the amounts related to the Fund’s use of derivative instruments.

The effect of derivatives instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of October 31, 2016:

Risk Exposure
 
Asset Derivatives
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location
   
Fair Value
 
Liability Derivatives
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
                   
Equity Contracts (Total Return Swap Contracts)
 
Unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts
   
$
 
Unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts
 
$
1,522,760
 
Equity Contracts (Written Options)
 
N/A
     
N/A
 
Written options, at value
   
22,265
 
Foreign Currency Contracts (Forward Currency Contracts)
 
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts
     
330,362
 
Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts
   
121,504
 
Futures Contracts*
 
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts
     
177,448
(a) 
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts
   
215,361
(a) 
Total
       
$
507,810
     
$
1,881,890
 
                         
   
* Risk Exposure to Fund
                   
   
Equity Contracts
   
$
72,645
     
$
215,361
 
   
Interest Rate Contracts
     
104,803
       
 
         
$
177,448
     
$
215,361
 
 
(a)
Reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. The value reflected on the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities is only the unsettled variation margin receivable as of October 31, 2016.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The effect of derivatives instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended October 31, 2016:
 
Risk Exposure 
Statement of Operations Location
 
Realized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
   
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
             
Equity Contracts (Total Return Swap Contracts)
Net realized gain on total return swap contracts/Net change in unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts
 
$
4,128,662
   
$
(2,229,707
)
Equity Contracts (Written Options)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on written options
   
13,078
     
222,813
 
Foreign Currency Contracts (Forward Currency Contracts)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions/Net change in unrealized appreciation on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency transactions
   
(1,081,719
)
   
1,243,257
 
Futures Contracts*
Net realized gain on futures contracts/Net change in unrealized depreciation on futures contracts
   
84,911
     
(94,719
)
Total
   
$
3,144,932
   
$
(858,356
)
                   
*Risk Exposure to Fund 
               
Commodity Contracts
 
$
161,987
   
$
(107,121
)
Equity Contracts
   
44,875
     
(34,118
)
Interest Rate Contracts
   
(121,951
)
   
46,520
 
      
$
84,911
   
$
(94,719
)

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2016 was as follows:
 
Derivative Type
Unit of Measurement
 
Monthly Average
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
       
Equity Swap Contracts
Notional Quantity
   
524,267
 
Forward Currency Contracts
Notional Quantity
   
364,405,550
 
Futures Contracts
Contracts
   
469
 
Written Option Contracts
Contracts
   
71
 

Certain derivative contracts and repurchase agreements are executed under either standardized netting agreements or, for exchange‐traded derivatives, the relevant contracts for a particular exchange which contain enforceable netting provisions. A derivative netting arrangement creates an enforceable right of set‐off that becomes effective, and affects the realization of settlement on individual assets, liabilities and collateral amounts, only following a specified event of default or early termination. Default events may include the failure to make payments or deliver securities timely, material adverse changes in financial condition or insolvency, the breach of minimum regulatory capital requirements, or loss of license, charter or other legal authorization necessary to perform under the contract.
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements or other similar agreements as of October 31, 2016:

Redmont Resolute Fund

Offsetting of Derivatives Assets
 
                     
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
   
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
   
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
   
Financial Instruments Available for
Offset (a)
   
Cash Collateral Received(a)
   
Net Receivable Amount
 
Forward Currency Contracts
 
$
330,362
   
$
   
$
330,362
   
$
(121,504
)
 
$
(208,858
)
 
$
 
Total
 
$
330,362
   
$
   
$
330,362
   
$
(121,504
)
 
$
(208,858
)
 
$
 
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
Offsetting of Derivatives Liabilities
                     
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
Description
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
   
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
   
Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
   
Financial Instruments Available for Offset (a)
   
Cash Collateral Pledged(a)
   
Net Payable Amount
 
Forward Currency Contracts
 
$
121,504
   
$
   
$
121,504
   
$
(121,504
)
 
$
   
$
 
Total Return Swap Contracts
   
1,522,760
     
     
1,522,760
     
     
(1,522,760
)
   
 
Total
 
$
1,644,264
   
$
   
$
1,644,264
   
$
(121,504
)
 
$
(1,522,760
)
 
$
 
 
(a)
These amounts are limited to the derivative asset/liability balance and, accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged.
 
4. TAX BASIS INFORMATION

 
Tax Basis of Investments: As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for Federal tax purposes were as follows:

   
Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)
   
Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation
   
Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
$
13,803,715
   
$
(4,707,399
)
 
$
9,096,316
   
$
414,937,689
 

Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by the Fund.

The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, were as follows:
 
   
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gains
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
$
11,135,675
   
$
10,214,481
 


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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.
 
5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
 
Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations during the six months ended October 31, 2016 were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Purchases of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
$
204,586,226
   
$
398,955,280
 
 
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six months ended October 31, 2016 were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Purchases of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
$
13,293,271
   
$
3,405,463
 
 
6. BENEFICIAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of the shares of the Fund of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Purchasers of the shares do not have any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchasers’ ownership of the shares. Shares have no pre‐emptive rights.
 
Transactions in common shares were as follows:
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
Class I:
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
Common Shares Outstanding - Beginning of Period
   
63,881,394
     
60,903,896
 
Common Shares Sold
   
7,770,992
     
4,465,406
 
Common Shares Issued as Reinvestment of Dividends
   
     
1,981,722
 
Common Shares Redeemed
   
(23,210,467
)
   
(3,469,630
)
Common Shares Outstanding - End of Period
   
48,441,919
     
63,881,394
 
 
Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase may incur a 2% short‐term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount.  Redemption fees are reflected in the “Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees” in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. For the six months ended October 31, 2016 and the year ended April 30, 2016, the Fund retained fees as follows:
 
Fund
 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
Redmont Resolute Fund
 
$
   
$
 

7. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Investment Advisory
The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Fund’s business affairs. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Adviser is entitled to an investment advisory fee, computed daily and payable monthly of 1.50% of the average daily net assets for the Fund. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis.
 
The Subsidiary has entered into a separate advisory agreement (the “Subsidiary Advisory Agreement”) with the Adviser for the management of the Subsidiary’s portfolio pursuant to which the Subsidiary is obligated to pay the Adviser a management fee at the same rate that the Fund pays the Adviser for investment advisory services provided to the Fund. The Adviser has agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid by the Subsidiary. This waiver may not be terminated or modified without the consent of the Board.
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to this date except with the approval of the Board. For the period ended October 31, 2016, this amount equaled $49,386 and is disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These waivers are not subject to reimbursement/recoupment.

The Adviser entered into an Investment Sub‐Advisory Agreement with Robeco Investment Management, Inc. (“Robeco”), Pinebridge Investments LLC (“Pinebridge) and Incline Global Management, LLC. (“Incline”). The Investment Sub‐Advisory Agreements are in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Board. The Adviser determines the allocation of the Fund’s assets among Robeco, Pinebridge and other open‐end investment companies. The Fund is not required to invest with any minimum number of sub‐advisers or open‐end investment companies, and do not have minimum or maximum limitations with respect to allocations of assets to Robeco, Prinebridge and Incline (collectively the “Sub‐Advisers”), investment strategy or market sector. Highland may change the allocation of the Fund’s assets among the available investment options, and may add or remove sub‐advisers, at any time. Each Sub‐Adviser is responsible for the day‐to‐day management of its allocated portion of Fund assets. Highland has ultimate responsibility, subject to the oversight of the Board of the Fund, to oversee the Sub‐Advisers, and to recommend their hiring, termination and replacement.

Pursuant to each Investment Sub‐Advisory Agreement, the Adviser pays the Sub‐Advisers an annual sub‐advisory management fee which is based on the Fund’s average quarterly market value of the assets managed by the Sub‐Advisers. The Adviser is required to pay all fees due to Sub‐Advisers out of the management fee the Adviser receives from the Fund. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual sub‐advisory fee rates.
 
Sub-Advisers
Average Daily Market Value of the Fund
Contractual Sub-Advisory Fee
 
First $50 Million
0.55%
Pinebridge Investments LLC
Over $50 Million
0.50%
 
First $50 Million
1.25%
Robeco Investment Management, Inc.
Over $50 Million
1.00%
Incline Global Management, LLC
 
1.25%

The Adviser has agreed, with respect to the Fund’s Class I shares, to waive the portion of its 1.50% management fee in excess of any sub‐advisory fees paid by the Adviser to Sub‐Adviser in connection with the Fund. This agreement is in effect August 31, 2013 through August 31, 2017. The Adviser may not discontinue this agreement to waive fees prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees. The Adviser is not permitted to recoup any amounts waived or reimbursed to the extent actual fees and expenses for a fiscal period are less than the expense limitation cap. Fees waived/reimbursed by adviser for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were as follows:
 
 
 
Fees Waived/ Reimbursed By Adviser
 
 Redmont Resolute Fund ‐ Class I   $ (4,257,925 )
 
Administrator Fees and Expenses
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Fund, and the Fund has agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with its administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administration Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Fund including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Fund’s operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Fund’s administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administration fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
ALPS is reimbursed by the Fund for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses.
 
Transfer Agent
ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts and is also reimbursed by the Fund for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
Compliance Services
ALPS provides services that assist the Fund’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Fund in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a‐1 under the 1940 Act and receives an annual base fee. ALPS is reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket
 

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Redmont Resolute Fund
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
expenses by the Fund. Compliance service fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
Principal Financial Officer
ALPS receives an annual fee for providing principal financial officer services to the Fund. Principal financial officer fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
 
Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS) acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Fund, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of Fund’s shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. ADI is not entitled to any compensation for its services as Distributor. ADI is registered as a broker‐dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

8. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
 

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Additional  Information

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1. FUND HOLDINGS

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N‐Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Fund’s Form N‐Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http:// www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N‐Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1‐800‐SEC‐0330.

2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES
 
Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how each of the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12‐month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll‐ free) (866) 759‐5679 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Letter to Shareholders
1
Performance Review
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
4
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
9
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
14
Portfolio of Investments
16
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
24
Statements of Operations
25
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
26
Financial Highlights
30
Notes to Financial Statements
36
Additional Information
45
Approval of Fund Advisory Agreement
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Seafarer Funds
Letter to Shareholders

October 31, 2016
 
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
 
November 15, 2016

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

I am pleased to address you again on behalf of the Seafarer Funds. This report covers the first half of the 2016-17 fiscal year (May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016).

Launch of the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund

On May 31, 2016, Seafarer launched the Overseas Value Fund, the second fund in the Seafarer Funds series. 

Seafarer’s original fund, the Overseas Growth and Income Fund, is focused on finding relative value within the emerging markets: the Fund seeks to find securities that present balanced characteristics between prospective capital growth, current income, and present valuation.

The new Value Fund’s strategy is dedicated to a more traditional form of value investing, adapted for the particular challenges inherent to the emerging markets. Often, value-oriented strategies implemented in the emerging markets simply look for growth-oriented stocks with low valuations (e.g., perhaps cyclically-depressed growth stocks). By contrast, the Fund places particular emphasis on searching for value embedded in corporate balance sheets: the Fund attempts to mine value that has already been created, but perhaps not recognized or realized by investors.

My colleague, Paul Espinosa, has taken up leadership of the Value Fund; he describes its launch and initial performance in the “performance review” section of this report. I am deeply pleased by the advent of the Fund, as well as Paul’s leadership over it. The new Fund embodies an important evolution in Seafarer’s investment philosophy. As the Fund’s co-manager, I am excited and eager to contribute to its progress over the next decade and beyond.

Reduction in Fees and Economies of Scale

Beyond the launch of the new Fund, I am also pleased to report that Seafarer has lowered its management fee, consistent with its stated objective to reduce operating expenses over time, and with scale.
  
Effective August 31, 2016, the Funds’ Advisor (Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC) lowered its management fee for both funds by 0.05% (from 0.75% to 0.70%) on consolidated net assets in excess of $1.5 billion.1 Please note that the management fee is one component of each Fund’s total operating expenses. This is the second reduction in management fees in the Funds’ history; it is the fifth time that Seafarer has acted to reduce expenses by either capping expenses at a lower level or reducing management fees.
  
As of the date of this report, the Growth and Income Fund had net assets of approximately $1.9 billion. Happily, the Fund’s scale has begun to yield additional economies: the Fund’s Prospectus (dated August 31, 2016) states that operating expenses are 0.98% for the Institutional class and 1.08% for the Investor class, below the Funds’ contractual expense caps (1.05% and 1.15%, respectively).
  
Presently, the much smaller scale of the Value Fund (approximately $5 million in net assets as of the date of this report) means that its expenses are still subject to the Funds’ contractual caps (i.e. 1.05% for the Institutional class and 1.15% for the Investor class).

Expansion of Seafarer’s Team

As Seafarer has grown, it has continued to invest in its research capabilities and operational capacities, particularly via additions to the team. I am delighted by the caliber of the people that have joined our organization, and I am excited by the depth and breadth of talent they embody.

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Seafarer Funds
Letter to Shareholders

October 31, 2016

The firm’s new members include: David Lenik, the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer; Kevin Lammert, the firm’s Chief Financial Officer; Ryan Kelley and Natalia Urbanek, who serve in client service functions; Chris Clayton, the firm’s Director of Trading; and Inbok Song, who joins the firm as Director of Research.

I would like to single out Inbok Song, for a moment: it is a privilege to work with her again. Inbok and I worked together in the past; since that time, she held senior portfolio management positions at our former employer and elsewhere. She brings drive, analytical talent, and a wealth of experience, and Seafarer is lucky to have her. Inbok occupies a new role as Director of Research. Her primary remit is to ensure the quality and consistency of our research output, and to oversee the systems and models that drive our research; she will also produce fundamental securities research in support of the firm’s investment strategies.

Capacity Management

As long-term shareholders are aware, the Growth and Income Fund has experienced considerable growth in assets under management over the past two years. The Fund passed the third anniversary of its existence in February of 2015, at which time its net assets were slightly below $150 million. As of October 2016, the Fund had approximately $1.9 billion under management.

My goal in managing the Fund is to ensure that it has adequate capacity to serve its existing shareholders’ needs, both in the present and in the future. I currently estimate the strategy has a capacity of $4 billion (I reserve the right to revise this estimate in the future). I imagine that if the Fund were to reach this threshold, Seafarer would likely restrict subscriptions from existing clients. Personally, I have no desire to manage a fund subject to such restrictions, so I place great importance on managing capacity in a manner that reduces the possibility of their imposition.

In an effort to manage capacity and moderate the pace of subscription activity, I closed the Fund to most new investors at the end of September 2016 (known as a “soft close”).2 I did so at an asset level that should provide existing clients and shareholders ample capacity to expand their allocations to the Fund, over time, should they choose to do so. I estimate that, even if existing shareholders increase their allocations considerably, the Fund will have sufficient spare capacity such that it should “undershoot” its $4 billion limit. My ultimate goal is to ensure the strategy remains at a manageable size in prevailing market conditions, while still preserving relatively unfettered access to the Fund for existing clients and shareholders. 

We appreciate the trust you afford our organization, and we are honored to serve as your investment advisor in the emerging markets.

Andrew Foster
Chief Investment Officer
Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC

Information on the Seafarer website is provided for textual reference only, and is not incorporated by reference into this report.
 
The views and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned herein. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Seafarer does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

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Letter to Shareholders

October 31, 2016
  
1
The Seafarer Funds, in the aggregate, pay the Adviser an annual management fee of 0.75% of the aggregate average daily net assets of the Funds up to $1.5 billion and 0.70% of the aggregate average daily net assets of the Funds over $1.5 billion. Each Fund shall pay to the Adviser a monthly fee at the annual rate using the applicable management fee calculated based on the Fund’s pro rata share of the Funds’ average daily net assets.
2
For more information about the Growth and Income Fund’s soft close, see the Message to Shareholders at: www.seafarerfunds.com/message-to-shareholders/2016/08/31

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Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
Performance Review

October 31, 2016

SEAFARER OVERSEAS GROWTH AND INCOME FUND
PERFORMANCE REVIEW

November 14, 2016

This report addresses the first half of the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund’s 2016-17 fiscal year (May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016).

During the semi-annual period, the Fund gained 4.99%, while the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, rose 9.68%.1 By way of broader comparison, the S&P 500 Index rose 4.06%.

The Fund began the fiscal year with a net asset value of $11.46 per share. In June, the Fund paid a semi-annual distribution of $0.088 per share. That payment brought the cumulative distribution per share, as measured from the Fund’s inception, to $1.260.2 The Fund finished the semi-annual period with a value of $11.94 per share.3

* * * * *

At the outset of the fiscal year, both the Fund and the benchmark index declined. This decline was perhaps a counter-reaction to the sharp rally that occurred between February and April of the same year. Emerging markets had just staged a strong rebound, led by Brazilian equities and the Brazilian currency, prompted by sudden political changes in that country. May saw the emerging markets retreat, ostensibly because investors thought the surge in Brazil’s financial markets had run ahead of the underlying economic reality. The Fund and the benchmark fell -3.49% and -3.71%, respectively, during May.

However, between the end of May and the end of October, the benchmark rose sharply once again, this time led by gains in Chinese internet companies and financial service firms. While China contributed the most to the index’s increase during the five-month period, most other developing countries also saw their equity markets advance. The gains were such that the benchmark finished the first half of the fiscal year up nearly 10%.

The broad-based gains in the emerging markets were seemingly prompted by three conditions: the reduced likelihood of an interest rate increase in the U.S., relatively stable emerging market currencies, and renewed optimism regarding the health of the Chinese economy. Every constituent sector contributed to the MSCI Emerging Index’s increase.

Amid the swift and broad-based rally, the Fund’s absolute performance was strong, but it fell short of the benchmark’s gains. The Fund gained 4.99% over the six-month span, trailing the index by 4.69%.

There are at least three ways to understand the Fund’s shortfall during the semi-annual period.

First, it can be explained in terms of relative positioning: the Fund’s underweight allocation in Chinese shares – particularly financial institutions and internet companies – created much of the performance gap. China’s financial institutions generally pay substantial dividends; but our assessment of their future risks, combined with generally low levels of capital adequacy among the banks, means that most do not satisfy the requirements of the Fund’s strategy. China’s internet companies also fall outside the Fund’s discipline: though most seem capable of producing the sustained growth that the Fund seeks, their anemic record of dividend payments means they generally do not satisfy the Fund’s income and valuation requirements.

Second, the Fund’s underperformance can be explained in strategic terms: historically, Seafarer’s growth and income strategy has tended to lag the overall market during short-term periods of sharp gains. The Fund’s strategy seeks investments in companies that are capable of sustained (typically steady) growth. This characteristic can help the strategy perform well during periods of economic weakness or uncertainty. However, this characteristic can also act as a drag on performance during periods when corporate financial performance might accelerate dramatically, such as a cyclical “bottom” in earnings. At such times, the market tends to rotate its attention to cyclically depressed shares – not the steadier sort the strategy favors. As such, the strategy often fails to capture the full benefit of recovery. I do not offer this explanation as an excuse, but rather as context for what shareholders might expect from the Fund’s strategy over time.
 
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October 31, 2016

Third, and perhaps most importantly, the Fund’s performance can be explained in terms of recent macro-economic history. Over the past five years, investors’ expectation for earnings growth from the developing world has been grossly mis-aligned with reality. Between 2011 and 2015, there was an immense “gap” between consensus expectations for growth in corporate profits and the actual results. Every year, analysts predicted growth between 10% and 13%, and the actual results fell far short – nearly zero growth, measured as a compounded average, over the past five years.

Five years ago, emerging market equities were generally valued richly, based on expectations for substantial growth. When that growth failed to materialize, most stock prices performed poorly. Conversely, the Fund’s holdings, which favor companies capable of sustained growth, performed somewhat better than the markets overall.

The situation appears to have changed in 2016. First, valuations were not as rich as the past. Second, forecasts became more reasonable: at the outset of the year, the consensus expectation for growth was finally realistic, at 8%. Third, the actual result for 2016, at least as it is known so far based on published mid-year corporate performance, is much more in line with the forecast. Using the benchmark index as a proxy for the markets as a whole, the emerging markets appear on track to produce 6% growth in profits during the calendar year. The gap between expectation and reality persists, but it has narrowed considerably. For the first time in five years, corporate profit growth appears nearly on track to meet expectation – and markets have rallied, seemingly in recognition of this fundamental fact.

There is no guarantee that “gap” will continue to narrow. I think that investors are speculating that corporate earnings have turned a corner in the developing world. I harbor doubts whether this is true: when I review the financial statements of individual companies, I see improved conditions, but not so much so that I believe a recovery is underway. Still, if this trend continues, it might in hindsight be considered the “bottom” in earnings – and the market is behaving as if it were so.

In summary: a modest recovery in earnings growth may be underway, though I have my doubts. However, as discussed above, the Fund’s strategy tends not to participate fully in such events. Shareholders should take note: if growth continues to recover and accelerate from here, the Fund might lag the market, especially if the market moves sharply and swiftly higher.

Andrew Foster
Lead Portfolio Manager
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund

The MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, Standard (Large+Mid Cap) Core, Gross (dividends reinvested), USD is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Index code: GDUEEGF. It is not possible to invest directly in this or any index.

 The S&P 500 Total Return Index is a stock market index based on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ. It is not possible to invest directly in this or any index.

The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

Information on the Seafarer website is provided for textual reference only, and is not incorporated by reference into this report.

The views and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice
 
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Performance Review

October 31, 2016

regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned herein. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Seafarer does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
 
1
References to the “Fund” pertain to the Fund’s Institutional share class (ticker: SIGIX). The Investor share class (ticker: SFGIX) gained 4.90% during the semi-annual period.
2
The Fund’s inception date is February 15, 2012.
3
The Fund’s Investor share class began the fiscal year with a net asset value of $11.44 per share; it paid a semi-annual distribution of $0.087 per share in June; and it finished the semi-annual period with a value of $11.91 per share.

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Total Returns
 
As of October 31, 2016
1 Year
3 Years
Since Inception Annualized(1)
Gross Expense Ratio(2)
Investor Class (SFGIX)
10.20%
3.00%
6.19%
1.08%
Institutional Class (SIGIX)
10.34%
3.15%
6.33%
0.98%
MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index(3)
9.67%
-1.70%
-0.43%
 

All performance is in U.S. dollars with gross (pre-tax) dividends and/or distributions reinvested. The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Future returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Prior to August 31, 2016, shares of the Fund redeemed or exchanged within 90 days of purchase were subject to a 2% redemption fee. Performance does not reflect this fee, which if deducted would reduce an individual's return. To obtain the Fund’s most recent month-end performance, visit seafarerfunds.com or call (855) 732-9220.

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Inception Date: February 15, 2012.
2
Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC has agreed contractually to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursements (excluding brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.15% and 1.05% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Investor and Institutional share classes, respectively. This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2017.
3
The MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, Standard (Large+Mid Cap) Core, Gross (dividends reinvested), USD is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Index code: GDUEEGF. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

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Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
Performance Review

October 31, 2016

Performance of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
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Inception Date: February 15, 2012.

The chart shown above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends and/or distributions, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the chart above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation along with some current income. The Fund seeks to mitigate adverse volatility in returns as a secondary objective.

Strategy

The Fund invests primarily in the securities of companies located in developing countries. The Fund invests in several asset classes including dividend-paying common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and fixed-income securities.

The Fund seeks to offer investors a relatively stable means of participating in a portion of developing countries’ growth prospects, while providing some downside protection compared to a portfolio that invests only in the common stocks of those countries.

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Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
Performance Review

October 31, 2016

SEAFARER OVERSEAS VALUE FUND
PERFORMANCE REVIEW

November 9, 2016

This report addresses the first half of the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund’s 2016-17 fiscal year (May 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016).

The Fund launched one month into the fiscal year, on May 31, 2016, with $2.8 million in assets under management, and ended the semi-annual period with $4.5 million.

During the semi-annual period (as measured from inception date May 31, 2016), the Fund gained 2.70%.1 The Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, rose 13.90% during the same period. By way of broader comparison, the S&P 500 Index gained 2.22% during the same period.

The Fund launched with a net asset value of $10.00 per share. The Fund paid no distributions during the first half of the fiscal year, and it finished the period with a value of $10.27 per share.2

I purposefully deployed the Fund’s cash on a gradual basis throughout the period, preferring an average price of entry for each holding over the arbitrariness of prices on launch date. The difficulty with this approach was lowering the average cost of entry for each position in a period when the emerging markets as a whole were appreciating considerably. That said, there was sufficient price volatility for individual securities within the period that I believe the portfolio was well served by this approach.

The primary difficulty of launching the Fund during a period of significant market appreciation was effectively implementing the portfolio I had intended to construct pre-launch. In fact, I did exclude several securities from the actual portfolio due to meaningful price appreciation prior to and during the launch period. By way of example, a potential holding located in Latin America more than doubled in price between the beginning of the year and the Fund’s launch, while another one in the same region appreciated by 66%. While not an ideal circumstance, I viewed this complication as a test and opportunity to practice what I preach as a value investor. The key tenet of the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund is to maintain discipline with regard to the prices paid for securities.

On the other hand, there are a number of potential holdings on our watch list that now meet our criteria for inclusion into the portfolio, to be funded by its additional liquid resources.

The Fund appreciated 2.70% during the semi-annual period (as measured from inception date May 31, 2016). While the Fund does not seek to track a benchmark, it is worth noting that performance during the period was distinctly more stable than that of the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index. In other words, the Fund tended to underperform on days of strong index appreciation, and tended to outperform during negative performance days for the index. While not an a priori objective of the Fund, this behavior makes sense in hindsight, as the benchmark’s performance was heavily driven by the technology and financial sectors, which together accounted for 78% of the index appreciation, and to which the Fund has little exposure. As a result, I can identify two characteristics that drove the Fund’s idiosyncratic performance relative to the index during this particular period. First, the Fund tends to shy away from momentum stocks, favoring instead companies going through their own individual earnings cycles, with time horizons measured in years, as opposed to semi-annual periods. Second, the Fund’s sectoral exposure is a function of stock selection and nothing more. Indeed, the Fund’s active share score was 92% as of September 30, 2016.3

I cannot speculate with regard to how the Fund will perform relative to any emerging markets index in future periods, as there are too many variables to consider. However, given the nature of the Fund, I would expect it to maintain a relatively high active share score.

I view the Fund’s holdings within the framework of the sources of value defined in our white paper, On Value in Emerging Markets.4 From this perspective, the first half of the fiscal year saw strong appreciation of several holdings within the Asset Productivity category, where the source of value is a cyclical downturn following a period of asset expansion. The common denominator of these securities is that they operate in industries that have been in recession for several years now. Whether these share
 
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price gains prove sustainable remains to be seen, but at least the market has given some indication that these particular stocks may have been over-discounted in what was already known to be a difficult trading environment.
 
At a security level, it is worth noting that three Fund holdings announced meaningful profit warnings during the period. Yet, the resulting pullback in two of the three holdings was relatively muted and short-lived. I interpret this stock performance in the face of negative earnings surprises as validation that valuations are already supportive of our original entry points.

Specifically, Shangri-La Asia, an owner-operator of luxury hotels and mixed-use properties throughout Asia, reported a meaningful asset impairment charge related to weak performance at some of its Mainland China properties. Wilmar International, a vertically-integrated agribusiness company, pre-announced a second quarter earnings loss primarily due to untimely purchases of soya. These stocks are currently trading close to or at a higher price than they did prior to releasing their negative earnings surprises, suggesting valuation support for the share price in the face of earnings losses. The third holding to report a negative earnings surprise was AMVIG Holdings. First half earnings for this manufacturer of tobacco packaging declined 47% due to clients drawing down their existing packaging inventory in anticipation of changes to the rules governing the advertisement of health risks. Given the high dividend payout ratio, the company lowered the dividend in-line with earnings. The stock is down approximately 9% since the earnings announcement. Among the reasons I continue to hold this stock is the idea that I expect packaging volume to fully recover for this inelastic product, and pegging the corresponding future dividend to the current share price results in an expected dividend yield of close to 9%.5

The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund remains focused on finding what it deems to be undervalued securities. The first half of the Fund’s fiscal year witnessed two momentous events: the United Kingdom’s June 23 decision to leave the European Union and the inclusion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) currency basket effective October 1, 2016.6,7,8 I am optimistic that the process of adjustment the world economy is likely undergoing will yield more opportunities for the Value Fund. For now I plan to maintain a healthy level of liquidity to both invest in new opportunities and partially guard against potential market drawdowns resulting from currency rearrangements.

Paul Espinosa
Lead Portfolio Manager
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund

The MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, Standard (Large+Mid Cap) Core, Gross (dividends reinvested), USD is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Index code: GDUEEGF. It is not possible to invest directly in this or any index.

The S&P 500 Total Return Index is a stock market index based on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies with common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ. It is not possible to invest directly in this or any index.

The Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Fund may not achieve its objectives. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

Information on the Seafarer website is provided for textual reference only, and is not incorporated by reference into this report.

The views and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any
 
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investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the portfolios or any securities or any sectors mentioned herein. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Seafarer does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
 
As of October 31, 2016, Shangri-La Asia Ltd comprised 3.9% of the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund, Wilmar International Ltd comprised 3.7% of the Fund, and AMVIG Holdings Ltd comprised 3.8% of the Fund. Holdings are subject to change.

1
References to the “Fund” pertain to the Fund’s Institutional share class (ticker: SIVLX). The Investor share class (ticker: SFVLX) gained 2.60% during the semi-annual period.
2
The Fund’s Investor share class launched on May 31, 2016 with a net asset value of $10.00 per share; it finished the semi-annual period with a value of $10.26 per share.
3
Active Share is a measure of a portfolio’s deviation from a benchmark index, where a value of 0% indicates that a portfolio is a perfect replica of the index, and a value of 100% indicates that a portfolio is entirely different than the index.
4
The whitepaper On Value in Emerging Markets is available at: www.seafarerfunds.com/documents/on-value-in-the-emerging-markets
5
Dividend yield is a measure of the sum of the dividends paid per share during the trailing 12 months divided by the current share price.
6
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of countries whose primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system – the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries (and their citizens) to transact with each other. Created in 1945, the IMF is governed by and accountable to the countries that make up its near-global membership.
7
The renminbi is the official currency of the People’s Republic of China. The name literally means “people's currency.”
8
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund in 1969 to supplement its member countries’ official reserves. SDRs can be exchanged for freely usable currencies. As of October 1, 2016, the value of the SDR is based on a basket of five major currencies – the U.S. dollar, Euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and pound sterling.

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Total Returns

As of October 31, 2016
Since
Inception(1)
Net Expense
Ratio(2)
Investor Class (SFVLX)
2.60%
1.15%
Institutional Class (SIVLX)
2.70%
1.05%
MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index(3)
13.90%
 

Gross expense ratio: 2.08% for Investor Class; 1.98% for Institutional Class. Ratios as of Prospectus dated August 31, 20162

All performance is in U.S. dollars with gross (pre-tax) dividends and/or distributions reinvested. The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Future returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Prior to August 31, 2016, shares of the Fund redeemed or exchanged within 90 days of purchase were subject to a 2% redemption fee. Performance does not reflect this fee, which if deducted would reduce an individual's return. To obtain the Fund’s most recent month-end performance, visit seafarerfunds.com or call (855) 732-9220.

1
Inception Date: May 31, 2016.
2
Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC has agreed contractually to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursements (excluding brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.15% and 1.05% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Investor and Institutional share classes, respectively. This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2017.
3
The MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index, Standard (Large+Mid Cap) Core, Gross (dividends reinvested), USD is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Index code: GDUEEGF. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

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Performance of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
*
Inception Date: May 31, 2016.

The chart shown above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period from inception to October 31, 2016. All returns reflect reinvested dividends and/or distributions, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that an investor would pay on distributions or redemptions.

The Fund also offers Institutional Class shares, performance for which is not reflected in the chart above. The performance of Institutional Class shares may be higher or lower than the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above based upon differences in fees paid by shareholders investing in the Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Strategy

The Fund invests primarily in the securities of companies located in developing countries. The Fund invests in several asset classes including common stocks, preferred stocks, and fixed-income securities.

The Fund’s portfolio is comprised of securities identified through a bottom-up security selection process based on fundamental research. The Fund seeks to produce a minimum long-term rate of return by investing in securities priced at a discount to their intrinsic value.

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Seafarer Funds
Disclosure of Fund Expenses

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES

As a shareholder of a Fund you will incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are 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 examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2016 and held until October 31, 2016.

Actual Expenses. For each Fund and share class, the first line of the following 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 under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. For each Fund and share class, the second line of the following 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 mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other mutual funds.

Please note the expenses shown in the following table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect transactional costs, such as redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, for each Fund and share class, the second line of the following table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2016
Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2016
Expense
Ratio(1)
Expenses Paid
During Period
May 1, 2016 -
October 31, 2016(2)
         
SEAFARER OVERSEAS GROWTH AND INCOME FUND 
     
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,049.00
0.99%
$5.11
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,020.21
0.99%
$5.04
         
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,049.90
0.88%
$4.55
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,020.77
0.88%
$4.48
         
SEAFARER OVERSEAS VALUE FUND(3)
       
Investor Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,026.00
1.15%
$4.88
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.41
1.15%
$5.85
         
Institutional Class
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,027.00
1.05%
$4.46
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.91
1.05%
$5.35

(1)
Annualized, based on a Fund's most recent fiscal half year expenses.
(2)
Expenses are equal to a Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
(3)
The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund launched on May 31, 2016. For the purpose of calculating the Actual figures, the actual number of days from the inception date May 31, 2016 through October 31, 2016 were used (153 days).

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Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 
Currency
 
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS (78.5%)
             
Brazil (7.3%)
             
TOTVS SA
BRL
   
6,353,700
   
$
57,724,718
 
Odontoprev SA
BRL
   
14,352,300
     
53,956,015
 
Valid Solucoes e Servicos de Seguranca em Meios de Pagamento e Identificacao SA
BRL
   
2,775,000
     
26,072,134
 
                   
Total Brazil
             
137,752,867
 
                   
China / Hong Kong (12.7%)
                 
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.
HKD
   
39,000,000
     
86,090,606
 
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd., Class H
HKD
   
78,234,000
     
51,042,678
 
Texwinca Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
51,438,000
     
36,080,319
 
Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media Co., Ltd., Class H(a)
HKD
   
28,500,000
     
29,141,067
 
Greatview Aseptic Packaging Co., Ltd.
HKD
   
45,250,000
     
22,988,054
 
Pico Far East Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
48,500,000
     
14,758,463
 
                   
Total China / Hong Kong
             
240,101,187
 
                   
India (8.8%)
                 
Infosys, Ltd., Sponsored ADR
USD
   
5,750,000
     
87,745,000
 
Sun Pharma Advanced Research Co., Ltd.(a)
INR
   
7,166,747
     
37,622,296
 
Balkrishna Industries, Ltd.
INR
   
1,403,256
     
22,309,557
 
Cyient, Ltd.
INR
   
2,500,000
     
18,325,186
 
 
                 
Total India
             
166,002,039
 
                   
Indonesia (4.2%)
                 
Astra International Tbk PT
IDR
   
125,000,000
     
78,795,601
 
                   
Total Indonesia
             
78,795,601
 
                   
Japan (2.3%)
                 
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
JPY
   
806,400
     
43,138,209
 
                   
Total Japan
             
43,138,209
 
                   
Malaysia (0.7%)
                 
Hartalega Holdings Bhd
MYR
   
12,000,000
     
14,016,687
 
                   
Total Malaysia
             
14,016,687
 
                   
Mexico (5.9%)
                 
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV
MXN
   
11,250,000
     
66,365,536
 

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Currency
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Mexico (continued)
             
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV
MXN
   
16,850,000
   
$
26,967,489
 
Grupo Herdez SAB de CV
MXN
   
7,006,171
     
16,969,605
 
                   
Total Mexico
             
110,302,630
 
                   
Poland (6.5%)
                 
Bank Pekao SA
PLN
   
2,400,000
     
74,050,851
 
Asseco Poland SA
PLN
   
1,950,000
     
26,019,881
 
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA
PLN
   
8,407,327
     
22,008,092
 
                   
Total Poland
             
122,078,824
 
                   
Singapore (5.6%)
                 
Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.
SGD
   
28,500,000
     
79,482,480
 
SIA Engineering Co., Ltd.
SGD
   
10,000,000
     
26,522,911
 
                   
Total Singapore
             
106,005,391
 
                   
South Africa (6.1%)
                 
Sanlam, Ltd.
ZAR
   
18,500,000
     
89,675,350
 
EOH Holdings, Ltd.
ZAR
   
2,195,000
     
26,029,888
 
                   
Total South Africa
             
115,705,238
 
                   
South Korea (6.2%)
                 
Coway Co., Ltd.
KRW
   
810,000
     
63,426,699
 
Dongsuh Cos., Inc.
KRW
   
1,660,595
     
39,401,489
 
Sindoh Co., Ltd.
KRW
   
318,836
     
14,628,700
 
                   
Total South Korea
             
117,456,888
 
                   
Taiwan (8.9%)
                 
Pou Chen Corp.
TWD
   
47,250,000
     
63,933,296
 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
TWD
   
8,175,000
     
48,831,102
 
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.
TWD
   
22,015,000
     
44,926,436
 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR
USD
   
298,670
     
9,288,637
 
                   
Total Taiwan
             
166,979,471
 
                   
Turkey (2.5%)
                 
Arcelik AS
TRY
   
4,000,000
     
26,423,204
 

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Currency
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Turkey (continued)
             
Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
TRY
   
6,490,000
   
$
19,715,925
 
                   
Total Turkey
             
46,139,129
 
                   
Vietnam (0.8%)
                 
Bao Viet Holdings
VND
   
3,800,000
     
10,894,593
 
Nam Long Investment Corp.
VND
   
3,470,000
     
3,380,930
 
Vietnam National Reinsurance Corp.
VND
   
293,470
     
264,245
 
                   
Total Vietnam
             
14,539,768
 
                   
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,449,429,960)
             
1,479,013,929
 
                   
PREFERRED STOCKS (7.6%)
                 
Brazil (2.9%)
                 
Banco Bradesco SA, ADR
USD
   
5,270,000
     
54,860,700
 
                   
Total Brazil
             
54,860,700
 
                   
South Korea (4.7%)
                 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
KRW
   
77,000
     
88,624,863
 
                   
Total South Korea
             
88,624,863
 
                   
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $96,358,806)
             
143,485,563
 

 
Currency
 
Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Principal Amount
   
Value
 
FOREIGN CURRENCY CORPORATE BONDS (1.4%) 
                   
Mexico (1.4%)
                     
America Movil SAB de CV
MXN
   
6.45
%
12/05/22
   
250,000,000
     
13,028,411
 
America Movil SAB de CV
MXN
   
7.13
%
12/09/24
   
244,710,000
     
13,071,225
 
                             
Total Mexico
                       
26,099,636
 
                             
TOTAL FOREIGN CURRENCY CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $26,885,853) 
               
26,099,636
 
                             
FOREIGN CURRENCY GOVERNMENT BONDS (2.9%) 
                         
Brazil (1.8%)
                           
Brazilian Government
                           
International Bond
BRL
   
10.25
%
01/10/28
   
44,000,000
     
14,266,917
 

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Currency
 
Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Principal Amount
   
Value
 
Brazil (continued)
                     
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, Series NTNF
BRL
   
10.00
%
01/01/25
   
65,000,000
   
$
19,712,981
 
                             
Total Brazil
                       
33,979,898
 
                             
Indonesia (0.8%)
                           
Indonesia Treasury Bond, Series FR70
IDR
   
8.38
%
03/15/24
   
178,500,000,000
     
14,569,474
 
                             
Total Indonesia
                       
14,569,474
 
                             
Turkey (0.3%)
                           
Turkey Government Bond
TRY
   
8.80
%
09/27/23
   
20,000,000
     
6,159,813
 
                             
Total Turkey
                       
6,159,813
 
                             
TOTAL FOREIGN CURRENCY GOVERNMENT BONDS (Cost $48,158,281)  
               
54,709,185
 
                             
USD CORPORATE BONDS (0.9%)
                           
Brazil (0.9%)
                           
Cielo SA / Cielo USA, Inc.(b)
USD
   
3.75
%
11/16/22
   
19,000,000
     
17,901,800
 
                             
Total Brazil
                       
17,901,800
 
                             
TOTAL USD CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $16,976,300) 
                 
17,901,800
 
                             
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,637,809,200) (91.3%)
                   
$
1,721,210,113
 
                             
Cash and Other Assets, Less Liabilities (8.7%)
                     
163,051,111
 
NET ASSETS (100.0%)
                     
$
1,884,261,224
 

Principal Amount is stated in local currency unless otherwise noted.
 
(a)
Non-income producing security.
(b)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of these securities was $17,901,800, representing 0.9% of net assets.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Currency Abbreviations
BRL
-
Brazil Real
HKD
-
Hong Kong Dollar
IDR
-
Indonesia Rupiah
INR
-
India Rupee
JPY
-
Japan Yen
KRW
-
South Korea Won
MXN
-
Mexico Peso
MYR
-
Malaysia Ringgit
PLN
-
Poland Zloty
SGD
-
Singapore Dollar
TRY
-
Turkey Lira
TWD
-
Taiwan New Dollar
USD
-
United States Dollar
VND
-
Vietnam Dong
ZAR
-
South Africa Rand

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 
Currency
 
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS (90.2%)
             
Brazil (2.4%)
             
Qualicorp SA
BRL
   
17,000
   
$
109,872
 
                   
Total Brazil
             
109,872
 
                   
China / Hong Kong (50.1%)
                 
First Pacific Co., Ltd.
HKD
   
282,000
     
213,803
 
Melco International Development, Ltd.
HKD
   
161,000
     
210,499
 
WH Group, Ltd.(a)
HKD
   
227,500
     
184,510
 
Shangri‐La Asia, Ltd.
HKD
   
160,000
     
175,977
 
AMVIG Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
506,000
     
170,939
 
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
125,500
     
169,911
 
Pacific Basin Shipping, Ltd.
HKD
   
1,130,000
     
169,014
 
Pico Far East Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
538,000
     
163,712
 
Xtep International Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
359,000
     
158,310
 
China Resources Beer Holdings Co., Ltd.
HKD
   
70,000
     
148,926
 
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.
HKD
   
62,000
     
136,862
 
Texwinca Holdings, Ltd.
HKD
   
190,000
     
133,272
 
Giordano International, Ltd.
HKD
   
244,000
     
128,677
 
Greatview Aseptic Packaging Co., Ltd.
HKD
   
189,000
     
96,016
 
                   
Total China / Hong Kong
             
2,260,428
 
                   
Czech Republic (6.8%)
                 
Pegas Nonwovens SA
CZK
   
4,900
     
157,233
 
Philip Morris CR AS
CZK
   
300
     
148,176
 
 
                 
Total Czech Republic
             
305,409
 
                   
Philippines (3.3%)
                 
Del Monte Pacific, Ltd.
SGD
   
606,500
     
150,399
 
                   
Total Philippines
             
150,399
 
                   
Qatar (3.5%)
                 
Qatar Gas Transport Co., Ltd.
QAR
   
25,600
     
158,948
 
                   
Total Qatar
             
158,948
 
                   
Russia (6.4%)
                 
Global Ports Investments PLC
USD
   
56,200
     
168,038
 
Cherkizovo Group PJSC, GDR(a)
USD
   
15,000
     
119,850
 
                   
Total Russia
             
287,888
 

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Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 
Currency
 
Shares
   
Value
 
Singapore (9.9%)
             
Wilmar International, Ltd.
SGD
   
70,000
   
$
166,542
 
Genting Singapore PLC
SGD
   
291,000
     
155,827
 
SIA Engineering Co., Ltd.
SGD
   
46,000
     
122,005
 
                   
Total Singapore
             
444,374
 
                   
Taiwan (3.2%)
                 
Pou Chen Corp.
TWD
   
106,000
     
143,427
 
                   
Total Taiwan
             
143,427
 
                   
Vietnam (4.6%)
                 
PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp.
VND
   
125,000
     
107,512
 
PetroVietnam Fertilizer & Chemicals JSC
VND
   
79,000
     
98,383
 
                   
Total Vietnam
             
205,895
 
                   
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,015,175)
             
4,066,640
 
                   
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,015,175) (90.2%)
           
$
4,066,640
 
                   
Cash and Other Assets, Less Liabilities (9.8%)
             
443,017
 
NET ASSETS (100.0%)
           
$
4,509,657
 

(a)
Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. The security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate market value of these securities was $304,360, representing 6.7% of net assets.

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Currency Abbreviations
BRL
-
Brazil Real
CZK
-
Czech Koruna
HKD
-
Hong Kong Dollar
QAR
-
Qatar Rial
SGD
-
Singapore Dollar
TWD
-
Taiwan New Dollar
USD
-
United States Dollar
VND
-
Vietnam Dong

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Geographical regions are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Seafarer Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Seafarer
Overseas Growth and Income Fund
   
Seafarer
Overseas
Value Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments, at value
 
$
1,721,210,113
   
$
4,066,640
 
Cash
   
159,709,755
     
402,679
 
Foreign currency, at value (Cost 3,506,536 and 35,200)
   
3,514,170
     
35,239
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
337,914
     
 
Receivable for shares sold
   
3,149,844
     
125
 
Receivable due from advisor
   
     
10,152
 
Interest and dividends receivable
   
4,060,694
     
86
 
Deferred offering costs
   
     
34,911
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
33,768
     
36,074
 
Total Assets
   
1,892,016,258
     
4,585,906
 
LIABILITIES:
               
Payable for investments purchased
   
4,276,688
     
23
 
Foreign capital gains tax
   
854,579
     
 
Administrative fees payable
   
84,340
     
2,024
 
Shareholder service plan fees payable
   
310,308
     
850
 
Payable for shares redeemed
   
780,917
     
 
Investment advisory fees payable
   
1,172,862
     
3,009
 
Payable for chief compliance officer fee
   
3,135
     
22
 
Trustee fees and expenses payable
   
11,049
     
53
 
Payable for principal financial officer fees
   
1,714
     
5
 
Audit and tax fees payable
   
3,510
     
10,873
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
255,932
     
24,479
 
Total Liabilities
   
7,755,034
     
41,338
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
1,884,261,224
   
$
4,544,568
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
1,800,957,159
   
$
4,427,814
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
13,094,168
     
31,704
 
Accumulated net realized loss
   
(12,345,889
)
   
(1,342
)
Net unrealized appreciation
   
82,555,786
     
51,481
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
1,884,261,224
   
$
4,509,657
 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
1,637,809,200
   
$
4,015,175
 
PRICING OF SHARES
               
Investor Class:
               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
11.91
   
$
10.26
 
Net Assets
 
$
780,947,020
   
$
169,005
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
65,544,253
     
16,466
 
Institutional Class:
               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
11.94
   
$
10.27
 
Net Assets
 
$
1,103,314,204
   
$
4,340,652
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
   
92,366,334
     
422,738
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
  
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Seafarer Funds
Statements of Operations

Six Months or Period Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
  
   
Seafarer
Overseas Growth and Income Fund
   
Seafarer
Overseas
Value Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
           
Dividends
 
$
25,054,451
   
$
50,535
 
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends
   
(1,939,064
)
   
(1,488
)
Interest and other income
   
3,544,897
     
468
 
Total investment income
   
26,660,284
     
49,515
 
EXPENSES:
               
Investment advisory fees (Note 6)
   
5,685,803
     
12,625
 
Administrative and transfer agency fees
   
295,073
     
13,859
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
13,470
     
56
 
Registration/filing fees
   
37,415
     
45
 
Shareholder service plan fees
               
Investor Class
   
527,171
     
85
 
Institutional Class
   
164,754
     
818
 
Legal fees
   
11,200
     
36
 
Audit fees
   
12,247
     
10,873
 
Reports to shareholders and printing fees
   
34,353
     
275
 
Custody fees
   
277,359
     
17,503
 
Offering costs
   
     
25,662
 
Chief compliance officer fees
   
16,178
     
47
 
Principal financial officer fees
   
5,041
     
11
 
Miscellaneous
   
9,508
     
2,225
 
Total expenses
   
7,089,572
     
84,120
 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 6)
               
Investor Class
   
     
(2,227
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(64,082
)
Total net expenses
   
7,089,572
     
17,811
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME:
   
19,570,712
     
31,704
 
Net realized loss on investments
   
(490,122
)
   
(3
)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions
   
(78,119
)
   
(1,339
)
Net realized loss
   
(568,241
)
   
(1,342
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of 854,579 and –)
   
47,725,668
     
51,465
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency transactions
   
(52,971
)
   
16
 
Net unrealized appreciation
   
47,672,697
     
51,481
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS
   
47,104,456
     
50,139
 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
66,675,168
   
$
81,843
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
(a)
The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund launched on May 31, 2016.

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Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income
 
$
19,570,712
   
$
10,446,517
 
Net realized loss
   
(568,241
)
   
(12,082,922
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
47,672,697
     
20,391,822
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
66,675,168
     
18,755,417
 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 3):
               
From net investment income
               
Investor Class
 
$
(4,993,657
)
 
$
(2,584,508
)
Institutional Class
   
(5,148,295
)
   
(2,856,743
)
From net realized gains on investments
               
Investor Class
   
     
(883,213
)
Institutional Class
   
     
(865,671
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
(10,141,952
)
   
(7,190,135
)
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
               
Shares sold
               
Investor Class
 
$
195,058,945
   
$
641,922,494
 
Institutional Class
   
508,841,027
     
559,784,411
 
Dividends reinvested
               
Investor Class
   
4,943,226
     
3,453,383
 
Institutional Class
   
3,389,412
     
2,613,473
 
Shares Redeemed, net of redemption fees
               
Investor Class
   
(61,907,485
)
   
(95,043,203
)
Institutional Class
   
(41,570,922
)
   
(88,578,872
)
Net increase in net assets derived from beneficial interest transactions
   
608,754,203
     
1,024,151,686
 
                 
Net increase in net assets
 
$
665,287,419
   
$
1,035,716,968
 
                 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
 
$
1,218,973,805
   
$
183,256,837
 
End of period (including accumulated net investment income of $13,094,168 and $3,665,408, respectively)
 
$
1,884,261,224
   
$
1,218,973,805
 
 
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 Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
Other Information:
           
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
           
Investor Class
           
Sold
   
16,740,735
     
58,019,970
 
Distributions reinvested
   
432,857
     
324,192
 
Redeemed
   
(5,287,744
)
   
(8,922,148
)
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
11,885,848
     
49,422,014
 
Institutional Class
               
Sold
   
42,832,451
     
50,734,276
 
Distributions reinvested
   
296,277
     
243,396
 
Redeemed
   
(3,558,802
)
   
(8,430,296
)
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
39,569,926
     
42,547,376
 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  
   
May 31, 2016 (Inception) to October 31, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
     
Net investment income
 
$
31,704
 
Net realized loss
   
(1,342
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
   
51,481
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
81,843
 
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
       
Shares sold
       
Institutional Class
 
$
5,262,297
 
Investor Class
   
166,090
 
Dividends reinvested
       
Institutional Class
   
 
Investor Class
   
 
Shares Redeemed, net of redemption fees
       
Institutional Class
   
(1,000,573
)
Investor Class
   
 
Net increase in net assets derived from beneficial interest transactions
   
4,427,814
 
         
Net increase in net assets
 
$
4,509,657
 
         
NET ASSETS:
       
Beginning of period
 
$
 
End of period (including accumulated net investment income of $31,704, respectively)
 
$
4,509,657
 
         
Other Information:
       
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
       
Investor Class
       
Sold
   
16,466
 
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
16,466
 
Institutional Class
       
Sold
   
519,547
 
Redeemed
   
(96,809
)
Net increase in shares outstanding
   
422,738
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Intentionally Left Blank
 
 
 

Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding through the periods presented 
 
Investor Class
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
Total from investment operations
 
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
From net investment income
From net realized gains on investments
Total distributions
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID IN CAPITAL
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
TOTAL RETURN(d)
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
Net investment income including reimbursement/waiver
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(g)
 
(a)
Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $(0.005) per share.
(c)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(e)
Annualized.
(f)
Effective September 1, 2015, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 1.15%.  The Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 1.25% for the period September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.  Prior to September 1, 2014, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 1.40%. (See Note 6).
(g)
Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.
 
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Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
   
February 15, 2012 (Inception) to
April 30, 2012
 
$
11.44
   
$
12.64
   
$
11.58
   
$
11.91
   
$
10.18
   
$
10.00
 
                                             
 
0.15
     
0.16
     
0.14
     
0.19
     
0.10
     
0.05
 
 
0.41
     
(1.23
)
   
1.26
     
0.02
     
1.74
     
0.13
 
 
0.56
     
(1.07
)
   
1.40
     
0.21
     
1.84
     
0.18
 
                                             
 
(0.09
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.19
)
   
(0.26
)
   
(0.11
)
   
 
 
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.28
)
   
(0.00
)(b)
   
 
 
(0.09
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.34
)
   
(0.54
)
   
(0.11
)
   
 
 
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
 
 
0.47
     
(1.20
)
   
1.06
     
(0.33
)
   
1.73
     
0.18
 
$
11.91
   
$
11.44
   
$
12.64
   
$
11.58
   
$
11.91
   
$
10.18
 
                                             
 
4.90
%
   
(8.39
%)
   
12.55
%
   
1.93
%
   
18.24
%
   
1.80
%
                                             
$
780,947
   
$
613,795
   
$
53,543
   
$
27,181
   
$
26,348
   
$
1,443
 
                                             
 
0.99
%(e)
   
1.14
%
   
1.30
%
   
1.78
%
   
2.82
%
   
18.96
%(e)
 
0.99
%(e)
   
1.14
%(f)
   
1.30
%(f)
   
1.40
%
   
1.49
%
   
1.60
%(e)
 
2.59
%(e)
   
1.50
%
   
1.19
%
   
1.66
%
   
0.90
%
   
2.61
%(e)
 
4
%
   
7
%
   
28
%
   
51
%
   
39
%
   
5
%

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding through the periods presented 
 
Institutional Class
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
Total from investment operations
 
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
From net investment income
From net realized gains on investments
Total distributions
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID IN CAPITAL
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
TOTAL RETURN(d)
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
Net investment income including reimbursement/waiver
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(g)
 
(a)
Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $(0.005) per share.
(c)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(e)
Annualized.
(f)
Effective September 1, 2014, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 1.05%.  Prior to September 1, 2014, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 1.25%. (See Note 6).
(g)
Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.
 
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Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 
Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
   
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
   
February 15, 2012 (Inception) to
April 30, 2012
 
$
11.46
   
$
12.66
   
$
11.59
   
$
11.91
   
$
10.18
   
$
10.00
 
                                             
 
0.15
     
0.19
     
0.15
     
0.21
     
0.14
     
0.04
 
 
0.42
     
(1.26
)
   
1.28
     
0.02
     
1.71
     
0.14
 
 
0.57
     
(1.07
)
   
1.43
     
0.23
     
1.85
     
0.18
 
                                             
 
(0.09
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.27
)
   
(0.12
)
   
 
 
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.28
)
   
(0.00
)(b)
   
 
 
(0.09
)
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.36
)
   
(0.55
)
   
(0.12
)
   
 
 
0.00
(c) 
   
0.01
     
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
 
 
0.48
     
(1.20
)
   
1.07
     
(0.32
)
   
1.73
     
0.18
 
$
11.94
   
$
11.46
   
$
12.66
   
$
11.59
   
$
11.91
   
$
10.18
 
                                             
 
4.99
%
   
(8.32
%)
   
12.76
%
   
2.12
%
   
18.33
%
   
1.80
%
                                             
$
1,103,314
   
$
605,178
   
$
129,714
   
$
46,624
   
$
11,486
   
$
1,346
 
                                             
 
0.88
%(e)
   
1.03
%
   
1.18
%
   
1.61
%
   
2.88
%
   
21.65
%(e)
 
0.88
%(e)
   
1.03
%
   
1.10
%(f)
   
1.25
%
   
1.35
%
   
1.45
%(e)
 
2.55
%(e)
   
1.72
%
   
1.30
%
   
1.89
%
   
1.28
%
   
2.00
%(e)
 
4
%
   
7
%
   
28
%
   
51
%
   
39
%
   
5
%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Financial Highlights
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund

For a share outstanding through the period presented 
 
Investor Class
 
May 31, 2016 (Inception) to October 31, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
10.00
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
       
Net investment income(a)
   
0.07
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.19
 
Total from investment operations
   
0.26
 
         
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.26
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.26
 
         
TOTAL RETURN(b)
   
2.60
%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
       
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
169
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
       
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
5.10
%(c)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.15
%(c)
Net investment income including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.59
%(c)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(d)
   
0
%
 
(a)
Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c)
Annualized.
(d)
Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Seafarer Overseas Value Fund

For a share outstanding through the period presented 
 
Institutional Class
 
May 31, 2016 (Inception) to October 31, 2016
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
$
10.00
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
       
Net investment income(a)
   
0.08
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
0.19
 
Total from investment operations
   
0.27
 
         
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSET VALUE
   
0.27
 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
$
10.27
 
         
TOTAL RETURN(b)
   
2.70
%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
       
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)
 
$
4,341
 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
       
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
   
4.97
%(c)
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.05
%(c)
Net investment income including reimbursement/waiver
   
1.89
%(c)
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(d)
   
0
%
 
(a)
Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c)
Annualized.
(d)
Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Seafarer Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1. Organization
 
Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semi-annual report describes the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund and the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund (individually a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation along with some current income; it also seeks to mitigate adverse volatility in returns as a secondary objective. The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Funds offers Investor Class and Institutional Class shares.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies
 
The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of its financial statements.
 
Investment Valuation
 
Each Fund generally values its securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.
 
For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by open-end registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange-traded open-end investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.
 
Equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges are valued at the closing values of such securities on their respective foreign exchanges, except when an event occurs subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange but before the close of the NYSE, such that the securities’ value would likely change. In such an event, the fair values of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Each Fund uses a fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service, which is intended to reflect fair value when a security’s value or a meaningful portion of the Fund’s portfolio is believed to have been materially affected by a valuation event that has occurred between the close of the exchange or market on which the security is traded and the close of the regular trading day on the NYSE. The Funds’ valuation procedures set forth certain triggers that inform each Fund when to use the fair valuation model.
 
The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third-party pricing service approved by the Board, which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more broker-dealers that make a market in the security. Corporate bonds and convertible bonds are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant
 
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security specific information. Publicly traded foreign government debt securities and foreign corporate bonds are typically traded internationally in the over-the-counter market and are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices as of the close of business of that market.
 
Forward currency exchange contracts have a market value determined by the prevailing foreign currency exchange daily rates and current foreign currency exchange forward rates. The foreign currency exchange forward rates are calculated using an automated system that estimates rates on the basis of the current day foreign currency exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service.
 
When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC (the “Adviser”) believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.
 
Certain foreign countries impose a tax on capital gains which is accrued by each Fund based on unrealized appreciation, if any, on affected securities. The tax is paid when the gain is realized.
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Each Fund discloses the classification of its fair value measurements following a three-tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Such inputs are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, which are developed based on the information available and the reporting entity’s best efforts to interpret such information.
 
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:
 
Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;
 
Level 2 –
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
 
Level 3 –
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
 
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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Fund as of October 31, 2016:

Investments in Securities at Value(a)
 
Level 1 - Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
                       
Common Stocks
 
$
1,479,013,929
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,479,013,929
 
Preferred Stocks
   
143,485,563
     
     
     
143,485,563
 
Foreign Currency
                               
Corporate Bonds
   
     
26,099,636
     
     
26,099,636
 
Foreign Currency
                               
Government Bonds
   
     
54,709,185
     
     
54,709,185
 
USD Corporate Bonds
   
     
17,901,800
     
     
17,901,800
 
Total
 
$
1,622,499,492
   
$
98,710,621
   
$
   
$
1,721,210,113
 

Investments in Securities at Value(a)
 
Level 1 - Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
                       
Common Stocks
 
$
4,066,640
   
$
   
$
   
$
4,066,640
 
Total
 
$
4,066,640
   
$
   
$
   
$
4,066,640
 
 
(a)
For detailed descriptions of securities by country, see the accompanying Portfolio of Investments.
 
The Funds recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the period. For the six months or period ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value.
 
Each Fund utilizes a fair value evaluation service with respect to international securities with an earlier market closing than the Fund’s net asset value computation cutoff. When events trigger the use of the fair value evaluation service on a reporting period date, it results in certain securities transferring from a Level 1 to a Level 2 classification. The transfer amounts disclosed in the preceding table represent the value of the securities as of October 31, 2016 transferred in/(out) of Level 1 and Level 2 during the reporting period that were also held at April 30, 2016.
 
Investment Transactions and Investment Income
 
Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Funds. All of the realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.
 
Cash Management Transactions
 
Each of the Funds subscribes to the Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) Cash Management Service (“CMS”), whereby cash balances are automatically swept into overnight offshore demand deposits with either the BBH Grand Cayman branch or a branch of a pre-approved commercial bank. This fully automated program allows the Funds to earn interest on cash balances. Excess cash with deposit
 
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October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
institutions domiciled outside of the U.S. are subject to sovereign actions in the jurisdiction of the deposit institution including, but not limited to, freeze, seizure or diminution. Cash balances in the BBH CMS are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under Cash and Foreign Currency, at value. As of October 31, 2016, the Funds had the following cash balances participating in the BBH CMS:
 
Fund
     
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 
$
159,709,755
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
   
402,679
 
 
As of October 31, 2016, the Funds had the following foreign cash balances participating in the BBH CMS (cost and value of foreign cash balances are equal):
 
Fund
     
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 
$
0
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
   
29,325
 
 
Foreign Securities
 
The Funds may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate foreign currency, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment valuations and other assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Prevailing foreign exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The portion of realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed and is included in realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments, when applicable.
 
Foreign Currency Spot Contracts
 
Each Fund may enter into foreign currency spot contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or to convert foreign currency receipts into U.S. dollars. A foreign currency spot contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at the current market rate, for settlement generally within two business days. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using current currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. The contract is marked-to-market daily for settlements beyond one day and any change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.
 
Trust Expenses
 
Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Funds. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to the Funds are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on the average daily net assets of each fund.
 
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Seafarer Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Fund and Class Expenses 
 
Expenses that are specific to a Fund or class of shares of a Fund, including shareholder servicing fees, are charged directly to that Fund or share class. Expenses that are common to all Funds are generally allocated among the Funds in proportion to their average daily net assets.
 
Federal Income Taxes
 
Each Fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intends to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.
 
As of and during the six months or period ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.
 
Distributions to Shareholders
 
In general, the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund’s policy is to distribute to its shareholders substantially all net investment income, paid out via two semi-annual dividends, in June and December. The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund’s policy is to distribute to its shareholders substantially all net investment income via one annual dividend in December. It is also each Fund’s policy to distribute annually all net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, after offsetting any capital loss carryovers. Income dividend distributions are derived from dividends and other income each Fund receives from its investments, including short term capital gains. Long term capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when a Fund sells a security it has owned for more than one year. Each Fund may make additional distributions and at other times if the Adviser believes doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.
 
3. Tax Basis Information
 
Tax Basis of Investments 
 
As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for Federal tax purposes were as follows:

   
Cost of Investments
   
Gross Unrealized Appreciation
   
Gross Unrealized Depreciation
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 
$
1,638,559,413
   
$
186,954,900
   
$
(104,304,200
)
 
$
82,650,700
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
   
4,015,175
     
194,349
     
(142,884
)
   
51,465
 
 
Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders
 
The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain is recorded by the Funds.
 
The tax character of distributions paid by the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, were as follows:
 
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Ordinary
Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 
$
1,973,654
   
$
1,573,580
 
 
The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.
 
4. Securities Transactions
 
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities excluding short term securities during the six months or period ended October 31, 2016, were as follows:
 
   
Purchases of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
 
$
606,841,432
   
$
56,060,842
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
   
4,015,175
     
 
 
5. Shares of Beneficial Interest 
 
The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of shares of the Funds of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder. Purchasers of the shares do not have any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchasers’ ownership of the shares. Shares have no pre-emptive rights.
 
Prior to August, 31, 2016, shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase may incur a 2% short-term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount. The redemption fee is reflected in the “Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees” in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. Effective August 31, 2016, the Funds no longer impose a redemption fee. During the six months or period ended October 31, 2016, and the year ended April 30, 2016, the Funds retained the following redemption fees:

Fund
 
Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
Year ended
April 30, 2016
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
           
Investor Class
 
$
40,363
   
$
136,085
 
Institutional Class
   
49,013
     
152,697
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund(a)
               
Investor Class
   
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
 
 
(a)
The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund launched on May 31, 2016.
 
6. Management and Related Party Transactions
 
The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Funds’ business affairs. The Adviser manages the investments of the Funds in accordance with the Funds’ investment objectives, policies, limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Trustees. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, the Funds, in the aggregate, pay the Adviser an annual management fee of 0.75% of the aggregate average daily net assets of the Funds up to $1.5 billion and 0.70% of the aggregate average daily net assets of the Funds over $1.5 billion. Each Fund pays the Adviser a monthly fee at the annual rate using the applicable management fee calculated based on the Fund’s pro rata share of the Funds’ average
 
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Seafarer Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
daily net assets. Prior to August 31, 2016, the Funds paid the Adviser an annual management fee of 0.75% of the aggregate average daily net assets of the Funds. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis.
 
Effective September 1, 2014, the Adviser contractually agreed to limit certain Fund expenses (excluding brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses), to 1.25% and 1.05% of the Funds’ average daily net assets in the Investor and Institutional share classes, respectively, through August 31, 2015. Effective September 1, 2015, the Adviser has agreed contractually to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver / Expense Reimbursements (excluding brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.15% and 1.05% of the Funds’ average daily net assets for the Investor and Institutional share classes respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Funds’ expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. The Funds will not be obligated to pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year(s) in which the fees and expenses were deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2017, except with the approval of the Funds’ Board. During the six months or period ended October 31, 2016, the Adviser agreed that it will only seek to recoup waived management fees and will not recoup any reimbursed expenses. As of October 31, 2016, the Adviser has recouped all available waived management fees from the Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund.
 
For the period ended October 31, 2016, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were as follows for the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund:
 
Fund
 
Fees Waived/
Reimbursed By Adviser
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund(a)
     
Investor Class
 
$
2,227
 
Institutional Class
   
64,082
 
 
(a)
The Seafarer Overseas Value Fund launched on May 31, 2016.
 
As of October 31, 2016, the balances of recoupable expenses for each class were as follows for the Funds:

Fund
 
Expires 2016
   
Expires 2017
   
Expires 2018
   
Total
 
Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income Fund
                       
Investor Class
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Institutional Class
   
     
     
     
 
Seafarer Overseas Value Fund
                               
Investor Class
   
     
     
     
 
Institutional Class
   
     
     
     
 
 
Fund Administrator
 
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS” and the “Administrator”) (an affiliate of ALPS Distributors, Inc.) provides administrative, fund accounting and other services to the Funds under the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement with the Trust.
 
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Seafarer Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The Funds’ administrative fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. The Administrator is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Administration fees paid by the Funds for the six    months or period ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

Transfer Agent

ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds (“Transfer Agent”). ALPS is paid an annual base fee per Fund and a fee based on the number of shareholder accounts. The Transfer Agent is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six months or period ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. 

Compliance Services

ALPS provides compliance services to the Funds under the Chief Compliance Officer Services Agreement with the Trust.  ALPS provides services that assist the Trust’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in accordance with the requirements of Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. ALPS is paid an annual base fee and is reimbursed for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Compliance service fees paid by the Funds for the six months or period ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

Principal Financial Officer

ALPS provides principal financial officer services to the Funds under the Principal Financial Officer Services Agreement with the Trust.  Under this Agreement, ALPS is paid an annual base fee and is reimbursed for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Principal financial officer fees paid by the Funds for the six months or period ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

Distributor

ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to the Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Under a side letter agreement, the Adviser pays ADI an annual base fee of $12,000 per Fund for the distribution services. The Adviser also reimburses ADI for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Funds, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of the Funds’ shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. ADI is registered as a broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholder Service Plan for Investor Class and Institutional Class Shares

Each Fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan (a “Services Plan”) for each of its share classes. Under the Services Plan, each Fund is authorized to enter into shareholder service agreements with investment advisers, financial institutions and other service providers (“Participating Organizations”) to maintain and provide certain administrative and servicing functions in relation to the accounts of shareholders. Shareholder service arrangements typically include processing orders for shares, generating account and confirmation statements, sub-accounting, account maintenance, tax reporting, and disbursing cash dividends as well as other investment or administrative services required for the particular Participating Organizations’ products, programs, platform and accounts. The Services Plan will cause each Fund to pay an aggregate fee, not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% and 0.05% of the average daily net asset value of the Investor and Institutional share classes, respectively. Such payments will be made on assets attributable to or held in the name of a Participating Organization, on behalf of its clients as compensation for providing service activities pursuant to an agreement with the Participating Organization. Any amount of such payment not paid to a Participating Organization during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Shareholder service plan fees paid by each Fund for the six months or period ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

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Seafarer Funds
Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

7. Indemnifications 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses, which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under the applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

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Seafarer Funds
Additional Information

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Fund Holdings

Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

2. Fund Proxy Voting Policies, Procedures and Summaries

The Funds’ policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling toll-free (855) 732-9220 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

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Seafarer Funds
Approval of Fund Advisory Agreement

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

DISCLOSURE REGARDING APPROVAL OF FUND  ADVISORY AGREEMENT

On December 15, 2015, the Trustees met in person to discuss, among other things, the approval of the investment advisory agreement between the Trust and Seafarer Capital Partners, LLC (the “Adviser,” “Seafarer”) (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), in accordance with Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.  The Independent Trustees met with independent legal counsel during executive session and discussed the Investment Advisory Agreement and other related materials.  In approving the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered the following factors with respect to the Seafarer Overseas Value Fund (the “Value Fund”):  

Investment Advisory Fee Rate

The Trustees reviewed and considered the contractual annual advisory fee paid by the Trust, on behalf of the Value Fund, to Seafarer of 0.75% of the Value Fund’s average daily net assets, in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Seafarer to the Value Fund.  

The Board received and considered information including a comparison of the Value Fund’s contractual and actual management fees and overall expenses with those of funds in the expense group and universes of funds selected by an independent provider of investment company data (the “Data Provider”).  The Trustees noted that the contractual management fee rate for the Value Fund was below the average and median contractual management fee rates of the Data Provider expense group.

Total Expense Ratios 

Based on such information, the Trustees further reviewed and considered the total expense ratio (after waivers) of 1.05% for the Institutional Class of Value Fund.  The Trustees noted that the Value Fund’s total expense ratio (after waivers) was below the average and median total expense ratios of the Data Provider expense group.  

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services under the Investment Advisory Agreement

The Trustees received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Value Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement.  The Trustees reviewed certain background materials supplied by Seafarer in its presentation, including its Form ADV.
 
The Trustees reviewed and considered Seafarer’s investment advisory personnel, its history as an asset manager and its performance and the amount of assets currently under management by Seafarer and its affiliated entities.  The Trustees also reviewed the research and decision-making processes utilized by Seafarer, including the methods adopted to seek to achieve compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Value Fund.
 
The Trustees considered the background and experience of Seafarer’s management in connection with the Value Fund, including reviewing the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Value Fund and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments.
 
The Trustees also reviewed, among other things, Seafarer’s insider trading policies and procedures and its Code of Ethics.

Performance

The Trustees noted that since the Value Fund has not yet begun operations, there is no performance of the Value Fund to be reviewed or analyzed at this time.  The Trustees further considered Seafarer’s reputation generally and its investment techniques, risk management controls and  decision-making processes. 

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Seafarer Funds
Approval of Fund Advisory Agreement

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Comparable Accounts 

The Trustees noted certain information provided by Seafarer regarding fees charged to other Seafarer clients and considered Seafarer’s statements indicating that there were no clients with investment mandates directly comparable to that of the Value Fund.  

Profitability

The Trustees received and considered a projected profitability analysis through September 30, 2016 prepared by Seafarer based on the fees to be payable under the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Value Fund.  The Trustees considered the profits, if any, anticipated to be realized by Seafarer in connection with the operation of the Value Fund.  The Board then reviewed Seafarer’s unaudited financial statements, including profit and loss statements for the fiscal year 2014 and the period of October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 and balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2015 in order to analyze the financial condition and stability and profitability of Seafarer.  

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Value Fund will be passed along to the shareholders under the proposed agreements. 

Other Benefits to the Adviser

The Trustees reviewed and considered any other incidental benefits to be derived by Seafarer from its relationship with the Value Fund, including whether soft dollar arrangements were used. 
 
In approving Seafarer as the Value Fund’s investment adviser and approving the Investment Advisory Agreement and the fees charged under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees concluded that no single factor reviewed by the Trustees was identified by the Trustees to be determinative as the principal factor in whether to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.  Further, the Independent Trustees were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process.  The Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that:   
 
the contractual management fee rate was below the average and median expense group contractual management fee rate for the Value Fund;
 
the terms of the proposed fee waiver/expense reimbursement letter agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Value Fund, and Seafarer, were reasonable;
 
the total expense ratio (after waivers) was below the average and median expense group total expense ratios (after waivers) for the Value Fund;
 
the nature, extent and quality of services to be rendered by Seafarer under the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Value Fund were adequate;
 
since the Value Fund has not yet begun operations, there is no performance of the Value Fund to be reviewed or analyzed at this time;
 
bearing in mind the limitations of comparing different types of managed accounts and the different levels of service typically associated with such accounts, the fee structures applicable to Seafarer’s other clients were not indicative of any unreasonableness with respect to the advisory fees proposed to be payable by the Value Fund;
 
the profit, if any, to be realized by Seafarer in connection with the operation of the Value Fund is not unreasonable to the Value Fund; and  
 
there were no material economies of scale or other incidental benefits accruing to Seafarer in connection with its relationship with the Value Fund.
 
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Seafarer Funds
Approval of Fund Advisory Agreement

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

During the review process, the Trustees noted certain instances where clarification or follow-up was appropriate and others where the Trustees determined that further clarification or follow-up was not necessary.  In those instances where clarification or follow-up was requested, the Board determined that in each case either information responsive to its requests had been provided, or where any request was outstanding in whole or in part, given the totality of the information provided with respect to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board had received sufficient information to renew and approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.   

Based on the Trustees’ deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that Seafarer’s compensation for investment advisory services is consistent with the best interests of the Value Fund and  its shareholders.

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(BACK COVER)
 
 
 

 
(COVER PAGE)

Table of Contents
 
CONTENTS
PAGE
Shareholder Letter
1
Fund Overview
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
5
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
8
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
7
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
10
Statements of Investments
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
11
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
14
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
18
Statements of Operations
19
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
20
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
21
Financial Highlights
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
22
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
24
Notes to Financial Statements
26
Additional Information
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Shareholder Letter
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

General
 
For the six months ended October 31, 2016, Vulcan Value Partners Fund returned -1.34% and the Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund returned 3.38%. Vulcan Value Partners Fund and Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund have produced exceptional long-term returns. As you know, we place no weight on short-term results, good or bad, and neither should you. In fact, we have and will continue to willingly make decisions that negatively impact short-term performance when we think we can lower risk and improve our long-term returns.  We encourage you to place more weight on our longer term historical results and a great deal of weight on our long-term prospects.

Record low interest rates engineered by the world’s leading central banks have created an almost desperate  search  for  yield.  This  monetary  stimulus  has  caused  supposedly  defensive,  higher dividend-yielding  stocks  to  become  dangerously  overvalued.  Until  recently,  consumer  staples companies, utilities, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have outperformed the broader market. Valuation and, in the case of utilities, quality concerns, have kept us out of those areas. Recently, many of the companies in these sectors have begun to decline in price, but we believe they remain overvalued.

REITs deserve special mention. They just became a separate sector of the S&P 500.  In the 1990’s, REITs were attractively priced. While several REITs are on our MVP list, all of them are overvalued today, in our opinion. As a group, REITs’ dividend yield is 3.2%, and they trade at just under 25 times free cash flow so their free cash flow(1)  yield is approximately 4%. They are also highly leveraged.  Over  time,  growth  in  rental  income  should  approximate  inflation,  which  the  U.S. Federal Reserve is targeting at 2%. With financial leverage, REITs should be able to grow their bottom line (Funds from Operations in REIT parlance) and dividends at perhaps 4%. One other data point: Post Properties, an Atlanta based apartment REIT, recently announced that they are being acquired at roughly 26 times free cash flow, or for less than a 4% free cash flow yield.  While higher quality retail and office REITs have longer leases ranging from 3 to 10 years, apartment REITs generally turn over roughly half of their units annually.  So just to break even, they have to resell half of their product annually before they can grow.

Our results over the past year in particular have been held back because we refuse to buy, in our opinion, overvalued and extremely risky parts of the market.  We instead allocate capital to what we  believe  are  extremely  high  quality  companies  whose  valuations  are  ludicrously  low  in comparison. As serious, long-term investors who are required to invest in equities exclusively through Vulcan Value Partners, we would not invest our money or yours any other way. We look nothing like an index, so it is reasonable to expect us to perform nothing like an index. In the short- run it can be painful. In the long-run we believe your patient capital, alongside of ours, will be amply rewarded for following our investment discipline instead of following the crowd.

Vulcan Value Partners Large Cap Fund Review

In the discussion that follows, we highlight a few holdings in the Vulcan Value Partners Fund.
 

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Shareholder Letter
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Qualcomm was the largest contributor over the period, with a return of over 36%. As price and value converged, we followed our investment discipline and sold Qualcomm to redeploy capital into more discounted companies.

As we mentioned earlier, until recently, REITs have outperformed the broader market. So, what if Oracle, our largest position, was a REIT?  How might it be valued?  Oracle has over 90% customer retention. They have long-term contracts called licensing agreements that have inflation-adjusted escalators. So Oracle’s revenue structure looks a lot like higher quality REITs with long-term leases and much better than apartment REITs like Post Properties. Oracle, however, can add new services such as Cloud computing and acquire more customers without having to build new properties.  In real estate terms, Oracle can grow its “occupancy” without physical constraints.  We estimate that Oracle can grow its bottom line at a high upper single-digit rate for many, many years, so let us use 8% as an estimate. Moreover, unlike REITs, which are highly leveraged, Oracle has net cash on its balance sheet. So Oracle’s estimated growth rate is twice as fast as the typical REIT without leverage. Adjusted for cash, Oracle trades at less than 11.5 times free cash flow, so its free cash flow yield is roughly 8.8%.

So, Oracle, which can grow at 8%, or twice as fast as the average REIT, sells for less than half the valuation of the average REIT and less than half the valuation paid for Post Properties.   Why? Oracle only has a relatively paltry 1.6% dividend yield.  REITs use most of their free cash flow to pay a dividend. Oracle uses most of its free cash flow, roughly 80% in fact, to repurchase its discounted  stock.  This  capital  allocation  decision  is  highly  beneficial  to  us  as  long-term shareholders  because  a  dollar  of  dividends  is  only  worth  a  dollar  while  a  dollar  of  share repurchases is worth more than a dollar because Oracle’s stock is selling for less than its estimated intrinsic worth. If the market valued Oracle’s free cash flow stream, which is higher quality and growing twice as fast as the average REIT, at the same yield as the average REIT, then Oracle’s stock price would be more than twice as high as it is currently.

Marriott was a new purchase during the period. Marriott International is buying Starwood Hotels and Resorts, another company we have owned in the past that worked out well for us. Marriott already has a number of global hotel brands but does not have much exposure to the boutique hotel segment that is increasingly popular with travelers. We think the combination with Starwood further enhances Marriott International’s competitive position in the industry.

We sold Check Point during the period. It was also a successful investment for us. We held it for nearly four years. Over that time period its value grew nicely, and its price compounded at rates in the mid-teens. As price and value converged, our margin of safety(2) narrowed, and we sold Check Point to reallocate capital into more discounted names.

Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund Review

In the discussion that follows, we highlight a few holdings in the Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund.

The largest contributor during the period to the Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund, SAI Global, deserves special mention. SAI Global, an Australian based standards and assurance company, was up over 31% during the period.  We are a forced seller as it is being acquired by Baring Private Equity Asia at a price very close to our estimate of fair value.
 

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Fossil was a material detractor during the period. We think we are right about Fossil, but we will be the first to tell you that we are human and make mistakes. Fossil has committed substantial resources to expand into smart watches and wearables. We think they are making good decisions that will benefit long-term shareholders but these decisions have hurt short-term results.   We should see evidence of their success or lack thereof this Christmas selling season.  If Fossil executes well, our investment case is intact. If they do not execute, then we have made a mistake.  So, the critical aspect of our analysis is our assessment of the people running the company.  Management, led by Kosta Kartsotis, retains our confidence.  Kosta has been the long serving CEO, and during his tenure, he has turned Fossil into a leading lifestyle branded watch company. In hindsight, he and Fossil were too cautious and moved too slowly into smart watches.  As investments in wearables have weighed on results, Kosta has not taken a salary or bonus for the last three years.  He is the largest private owner of Fossil’s stock. Actions speak louder than words, and we are impressed with the leadership Kosta has shown.

A new purchase, Sotheby’s, enjoys a global oligopoly with Christie’s and Phillips. The company, founded in 1744, is older than the United States and has strong brand name recognition among art buyers and sellers worldwide. Auction houses are the preferred venue to sell higher value art, so Sotheby’s has maintained market share despite competition from galleries and online auction sites. The company generates strong free cash flow and is using it to repurchase its discounted stock.

We sold Curtis-Wright during the period. It was an excellent investment for us. We held it for almost four years. Over that time the company grew its value at a low double-digit rate, and the stock price compounded at over 20% per annum as price and value converged. We sold Curtis- Wright because it rose to our estimate of fair value so that we no longer had a margin of safety.

Closing

We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us. Your stable capital, invested alongside our own  stable  capital  provides  a  foundation  that  allows  us  make  sound,  long-term  investment decisions that help mitigate risk and provide the opportunity to achieve superior long-term results. These decisions mean that we look nothing like an index, which can be painful for investors with time horizons shorter than yours and ours, which is why so few are able to do it and why so few outperform  the  market  over  the  long-term.  You,  our  client-partners,  are  one  of  our  most important competitive advantages.

C.T. Fitzpatrick
Chief Executive Officer
Vulcan Value Partners, LLC
 

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Shareholder Letter
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund prices fluctuate as the underlying assets have exposure to market fluctuations and other risks, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Please call 877.421.5078 to obtain current performance information and for the current prospectus and statement of additional information. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The views of the Vulcan Value Partners, LLC and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the Funds or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither Vulcan Value Partners, LLC nor the Funds accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

The Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

The Funds are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested and therefore is not suitable for all investors. The Funds may not achieve their objectives.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

(1)
Free Cash Flow is a measure of how much a business generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It is calculated as operating cash flow less capital expenditures.

(2)
Margin of Safety is a favorable difference between the price of a company’s shares and the estimated intrinsic value of those shares.
 

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Fund Overview
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS FUND

Cumulative Total Returns (as of 10/31/16)          
         
Since Inception*
Expense Ratios
 
6 Month
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Total
Net(1)
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
-1.34%
-1.79%
4.89%
13.00%
11.33%
1.08%
1.08%
S&P 500® Total Return Index(2)
4.06%
4.51%
8.84%
13.57%
12.07%
   
Russell 1000® Value Index(3)
4.36%
6.37%
7.59%
13.31%
11.57%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 90 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-877-421-5078.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

*
Fund inception date of 12/30/09.

(1)
Vulcan Value Partners, LLC (“Vulcan” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were foregone or reimbursed. The Adviser may not discontinue or modify this waiver prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(2)
The S&P 500®  Total Return Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index. The Index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in the Index.
(3)
The Russell 1000®  Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S.equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000®  companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees,  expense or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.
 

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Fund Overview
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Investing  in  the  Fund  is  subject  to  investment  risks,  including  possible  loss  of  the  principal amount invested.

Industry Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
(PIE CHART)
 
*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Vulcan Value Partners Fund (the “Fund”), you will incur two types of costs: (1)  transaction  costs,  including  applicable  redemption  fees;  and  (2)  ongoing  costs,  including management fees and other fund operating expenses. The following examples are 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 examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2016 and held until October 31, 2016.

Actual Expenses. The first line of each table below 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 under the heading “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 table below 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 mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other mutual funds.

Please note the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only and do  not  reflect transactional  costs,  such  as  redemption  fees  or  exchange  fees.  Therefore,  the second line of the table below is useful in comparing your 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.

Vulcan Value Partners Fund
 
 
Beginning Account Value
5/1/16
Ending Account Value
10/31/16
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid
During period
5/1/16 - 10/31/16(b)
Actual
$1,000.00
$986.60
1.07%
$5.36
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,019.81
1.07%
$5.45

(a)
The Fund's expense ratios have been annualized based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half- year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).
 

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Fund Overview
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS SMALL CAP FUND

Cumulative Total Returns (as of 10/31/16)          
 
         
Since
Inception*
Expense Ratios
 
6 Month
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Total
Net(1)
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
3.38%
3.51%
4.24%
13.82%
13.44%
1.26%
1.26%
Russell 2000® Value Index(2)
7.54%
8.81%
4.47%
11.63%
10.54%
   
Russell 2000® Index(3)
6.13%
4.11%
4.12%
11.51%
11.18%
   

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 90 days. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-877-421-5078.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualized.

*
Fund inception date of 12/30/09.

(1)
Vulcan Value Partners, LLC (“Vulcan” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2017. The Adviser will be permitted to recover, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any such fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were foregone or reimbursed.  The Adviser may not discontinue or modify this waiver prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
(2)
The Russell 2000®  Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S.equity  universe.  It  includes  those  Russell  2000®   companies  with  lower  price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees,  expense or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.
(3)
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  representing approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expense or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.
 

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Fund Overview
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (for the period ended October 31, 2016)
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Investing  in  the  Fund  is  subject  to  investment  risks,  including  possible  loss  of  the  principal amount invested.

Industry Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*
 
(PIE CHART)
 
*
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio.
 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”), you will incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including  management  fees  and  other  fund  operating  expenses.  The  following  examples  are 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 examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2016 and held until October 31, 2016.

Actual Expenses. The first line of each table below 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 under the heading “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 table below 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 mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other mutual funds.

Please note the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only and do  not  reflect transactional  costs,  such  as  redemption  fees  or  exchange  fees.  Therefore,  the second line of the table below is useful in comparing your 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.

Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
 
Beginning
Account Value
5/1/16
Ending
Account Value
10/31/16
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid
During period
5/1/16 - 10/31/16(b)
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,033.80
1.25%
$6.41
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.90
1.25%
$ 6.36

(a)
The Fund's expense ratios have been annualized based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half- year expenses.
(b)
Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184)/365 (to reflect the half-year period).


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Vulcan Value Partners Fund
Statement of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (99.85%)
           
Communications (9.16%)
           
Media (7.06%)
           
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class C(a)
   
1,982,716
   
$
49,785,999
 
Time Warner, Inc.
   
239,322
     
21,297,265
 
Walt Disney Co.
   
288,610
     
26,751,261
 
             
97,834,525
 
                 
Telecommunications (2.10%)
               
Cisco Systems, Inc.
   
951,127
     
29,180,576
 
                 
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS
           
127,015,101
 
                 
Consumer, Cyclical (15.77%)
               
Auto Parts & Equipment (4.19%)
               
GKN PLC
   
14,862,018
     
58,066,092
 
                 
Distribution/Wholesale (2.93%)
               
Fossil Group, Inc.(a)
   
1,489,979
     
40,631,727
 
 
               
Lodging (5.62%)
               
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
   
1,809,644
     
40,897,954
 
Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC, ADR
   
648,364
     
25,577,960
 
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
   
167,071
     
11,477,778
 
             
77,953,692
 
                 
Retail (3.03%)
               
CVS Health Corp.
   
499,799
     
42,033,096
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, CYCLICAL
           
218,684,607
 
                 
Consumer, Non‐cyclical (15.14%)
               
Commercial Services (2.05%)
               
Sabre Corp.
   
1,098,659
     
28,378,362
 
                 
Healthcare‐Services (7.25%)
               
Aetna, Inc.
   
240,296
     
25,795,775
 
Anthem, Inc.
   
443,959
     
54,100,844
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
   
146,117
     
20,650,716
 
 
           
100,547,335
 
                 
Pharmaceuticals (5.84%)
               
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
   
356,884
     
25,096,083
 
 

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Statement of Investments
Vulcan Value Partners Fund

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Consumer, Non‐cyclical (continued)
           
Pharmaceuticals (continued)
           
McKesson Corp.
   
439,092
   
$
55,839,329
 
             
80,935,412
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, NON‐CYCLICAL
           
209,861,109
 
                 
Energy (5.69%)
               
Oil & Gas Services (5.69%)
               
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
   
2,457,779
     
78,894,706
 
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
           
78,894,706
 
                 
Financial (33.38%)
               
Banks (6.63%)
               
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
   
891,386
     
38,570,272
 
State Street Corp.
   
759,665
     
53,336,080
 
             
91,906,352
 
                 
Diversified Financial Services (13.66%)
               
Franklin Resources, Inc.
   
1,968,626
     
66,263,951
 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A
   
516,264
     
55,250,573
 
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
   
409,476
     
26,210,559
 
Visa, Inc., Class A
   
505,545
     
41,712,518
 
 
           
189,437,601
 
                 
Insurance (13.09%)
               
Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,007,288
     
57,385,197
 
Everest Re Group, Ltd.
   
267,307
     
54,402,321
 
Swiss Re AG
   
751,191
     
69,763,481
 
             
181,550,999
 
                 
TOTAL FINANCIAL
           
462,894,952
 
                 
Industrial (6.81%)
               
Aerospace & Defense (4.51%)
               
Boeing Co.
   
341,510
     
48,641,269
 
United Technologies Corp.
   
136,893
     
13,990,465
 
             
62,631,734
 
                 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing (2.30%)
               
Parker‐Hannifin Corp.
   
259,452
     
31,847,733
 
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL
           
94,479,467
 
 

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Vulcan Value Partners Fund
Statement of Investments

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Technology (13.90%)
           
Semiconductors (6.00%)
           
Qorvo, Inc.(a)
   
759,500
   
$
42,266,175
 
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
   
532,681
     
40,984,476
 
             
83,250,651
 
                 
Software (7.90%)
               
Oracle Corp.
   
2,850,812
     
109,528,197
 
                 
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY
           
192,778,848
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,339,372,569)
           
1,384,608,790
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.85%) (Cost $1,339,372,569)
         
$
1,384,608,790
 
                 
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.15%)
           
2,067,532
 
                 
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
         
$
1,386,676,322
 

(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (96.48%)
           
Communications (4.81%)
           
Media (4.81%)
           
SAI Global, Ltd.
   
15,447,712
   
$
54,995,036
 
                 
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS
           
54,995,036
 
                 
Consumer, Cyclical (21.30%)
               
Distribution/Wholesale (5.01%)
               
Fossil Group, Inc.(a)
   
1,469,127
     
40,063,093
 
WESCO International, Inc.(a)
   
317,163
     
17,190,235
 
             
57,253,328
 
                 
Home Furnishings (4.46%)
               
Select Comfort Corp.(a)
   
2,657,673
     
51,000,745
 
                 
Housewares (1.88%)
               
Tupperware Brands Corp.
   
360,526
     
21,458,507
 
                 
Lodging (4.08%)
               
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
   
335,215
     
16,241,167
 
La Quinta Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
3,043,728
     
30,467,717
 
             
46,708,884
 
                 
Office Furnishings (2.11%)
               
Herman Miller, Inc.
   
868,511
     
24,144,606
 
                 
Retail (3.76%)
               
Halfords Group PLC
   
1,881,309
     
7,810,843
 
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
1,355,447
     
35,160,295
 
             
42,971,138
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, CYCLICAL
           
243,537,208
 
                 
Consumer, Non‐cyclical (8.15%)
               
Commercial Services (7.64%)
               
CEB, Inc.
   
172,320
     
8,383,368
 
Navigant Consulting, Inc.(a)
   
988,421
     
23,129,052
 
Savills PLC
   
2,819,197
     
23,947,866
 
Sotheby’s
   
890,774
     
31,960,971
 
             
87,421,257
 


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Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
Statement of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Consumer, Non‐cyclical (continued)
           
Healthcare‐Services (0.51%)
           
Chemed Corp
   
41,332
   
$
5,845,171
 
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER, NON‐CYCLICAL
           
93,266,428
 
                 
Energy (1.75%)
               
Oil & Gas Services (1.75%)
               
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.(a)
   
1,093,403
     
20,042,077
 
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
           
20,042,077
 
                 
Financial (28.09%)
               
Diversified Financial Services (7.59%)
               
Ashmore Group PLC
   
5,086,585
     
21,859,442
 
Eaton Vance Corp.
   
643,834
     
22,572,820
 
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
   
394,731
     
42,354,636
 
             
86,786,898
 
                 
Insurance (17.62%)
               
Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.
   
1,137,307
     
54,875,063
 
Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.
   
821,083
     
46,777,098
 
Everest Re Group, Ltd.
   
195,386
     
39,764,959
 
Navigators Group, Inc.
   
485,760
     
45,272,832
 
Safety Insurance Group, Inc.
   
219,093
     
14,832,596
 
             
201,522,548
 
                 
Real Estate (2.72%)
               
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
   
320,785
     
31,068,027
 
                 
REITS (0.16%)
               
Outfront Media, Inc.
   
83,929
     
1,805,313
 
                 
TOTAL FINANCIAL
           
321,182,786
 
                 
Industrial (27.27%)
               
Electrical Components & Equipment (2.61%)
               
EnerSys
   
458,703
     
29,875,326
 
                 
Electronics (7.82%)
               
Ituran Location and Control, Ltd.
   
1,936,082
     
51,499,781
 
Woodward, Inc.
   
643,416
     
37,948,676
 
             
89,448,457
 
 

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Statement of Investments
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
Industrial (continued)
           
Industrial Services (1.34%)
           
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A
   
209,839
   
$
15,276,279
 
                 
Machinery‐Diversified (5.15%)
               
Concentric AB
   
2,123,280
     
25,271,126
 
Lindsay Corp.
   
429,673
     
33,643,396
 
             
58,914,522
 
                 
Metal Fabricate/Hardware (2.35%)
               
Timken Co.
   
812,050
     
26,838,253
 
                 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing (5.86%)
               
Actuant Corp., Class A
   
1,504,974
     
33,560,920
 
Crane Co.
   
294,748
     
20,045,811
 
Donaldson Co., Inc.
   
367,240
     
13,411,605
 
             
67,018,336
 
                 
Transportation (2.14%)
               
Forward Air Corp.
   
591,746
     
24,450,945
 
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIAL
           
311,822,118
 
                 
Technology (5.11%)
               
Software (5.11%)
               
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)
   
3,225,980
     
58,454,758
 
                 
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY
           
58,454,758
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,066,989,631)
           
1,103,300,411
 
 

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Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
Statement of Investments

 
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
7-Day Yield
   
Shares
   
Value (Note 2)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (4.34%)
                 
Money Market Fund (4.34%)
                 
Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares
   
0.210
%
   
49,594,213
   
$
49,594,213
 
                         
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $49,594,213)
                   
49,594,213
 
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.82%) (Cost $1,116,583,844)
                 
$
1,152,894,624
 
                         
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (‐0.82%)
                   
(9,333,969
)
                         
NET ASSETS (100.00%)
                 
$
1,143,560,655
 
 
(a)
Non-Income Producing Security.

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.
 
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
   
Vulcan Value Partners Small
Cap Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments, at value
 
$
1,384,608,790
   
$
1,152,894,624
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
44,774,327
     
 
Receivable for shares sold
   
73,971
     
202,182
 
Dividends receivable
   
901,722
     
363,555
 
Other assets
   
14,901
     
19,009
 
Total assets
   
1,430,373,711
     
1,153,479,370
 
                 
LIABILITIES:
               
Cash due to custodian
   
275,212
     
 
Payable for investments purchased
   
41,650,148
     
7,170,583
 
Payable for shares redeemed
   
360,608
     
1,409,712
 
Payable to adviser
   
1,205,974
     
1,147,086
 
Payable for administration fees
   
34,188
     
28,139
 
Payable for transfer agency fees
   
16,818
     
13,197
 
Payable for delegated transfer agent equivalent services fees
   
30,856
     
73,648
 
Payable for professional fees
   
15,460
     
13,358
 
Payable for trustee fees and expenses
   
5,741
     
3,439
 
Payable for principal financial officer fees
   
544
     
330
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
101,840
     
59,223
 
Total liabilities
   
43,697,389
     
9,918,715
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
1,386,676,322
   
$
1,143,560,655
 
                 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
                 
Paid‐in capital (Note 5)
 
$
1,370,727,310
   
$
1,114,693,718
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
17,628,794
     
2,532,560
 
Accumulated net realized loss
   
(46,907,356
)
   
(9,975,834
)
Net unrealized appreciation
   
45,227,574
     
36,310,211
 
NET ASSETS
 
$
1,386,676,322
   
$
1,143,560,655
 
                 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST
 
$
1,339,372,569
   
$
1,116,583,844
 
                 
PRICING OF SHARES:
               
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
 
$
16.94
   
$
17.14
 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)
   
81,846,538
     
66,720,511
 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

   
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
   
Vulcan Value Partners Small
Cap Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
           
Dividends
 
$
15,911,366
   
$
7,355,921
 
Foreign taxes withheld
   
     
(166,042
)
Total investment income
   
15,911,366
     
7,189,879
 
                 
EXPENSES:
               
Investment advisory fees (Note 6)
   
7,201,355
     
6,729,195
 
Administrative fees
   
200,629
     
163,592
 
Transfer agency fees
   
71,894
     
55,795
 
Delegated transfer agent equivalent services fees
   
66,773
     
163,025
 
Professional fees
   
21,980
     
19,263
 
Custodian fees
   
107,238
     
73,883
 
Principal financial officer fees
   
2,835
     
2,205
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
15,406
     
11,955
 
Recoupment of previously waived fees
   
     
48,100
 
Other
   
45,319
     
46,722
 
Total net expenses
   
7,733,429
     
7,313,735
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS)
   
8,177,937
     
(123,856
)
                 
Net realized gain on investments
   
2,764,432
     
34,228,406
 
Net realized gain/(loss) on foreign currency transactions
   
(253,594
)
   
15,335
 
Net realized gain
   
2,510,838
     
34,243,741
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments
   
(31,978,856
)
   
5,907,151
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
   
(87,374
)
   
(11,940
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
(32,066,230
)
   
5,895,211
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
   
(29,555,392
)
   
40,138,952
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
(21,377,455
)
 
$
40,015,096
 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Vulcan Value Partners Fund


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income
 
$
8,177,937
   
$
18,348,805
 
Net realized gain
   
2,510,838
     
10,248,578
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation
   
(32,066,230
)
   
(154,854,968
)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
   
(21,377,455
)
   
(126,257,585
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 3):
               
From net investment income
   
     
(12,104,797
)
From net realized gains on investments
   
     
(119,403,152
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(131,507,949
)
                 
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (Note 5):
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
91,785,010
     
572,087,701
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
108,659,155
 
Cost of shares redeemed, net of redemption fees
   
(211,811,663
)
   
(665,005,259
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(120,026,653
)
   
15,741,597
 
                 
Net decrease in net assets
   
(141,404,108
)
   
(242,023,937
)
                 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of year
   
1,528,080,430
     
1,770,104,367
 
End of period*
 
$
1,386,676,322
   
$
1,528,080,430
 
                 
*Includes accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
17,628,794
   
$
9,450,857
 
 
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets


   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income/(loss)
 
$
(123,856
)
 
$
6,643,642
 
Net realized gain
   
34,243,741
     
2,674,138
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
5,895,211
     
(62,869,159
)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
40,015,096
     
(53,551,379
)
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 3):
               
From net investment income
   
     
(3,951,718
)
From net realized gains on investments
   
     
(63,400,984
)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions
   
     
(67,352,702
)
                 
SHARE TRANSACTIONS (Note 5):
               
Proceeds from sales of shares
   
124,956,414
     
333,969,377
 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
   
     
55,331,982
 
Cost of shares redeemed, net of redemption fees
   
(168,417,773
)
   
(254,512,720
)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions
   
(43,461,359
)
   
134,788,639
 
                 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
   
(3,446,263
)
   
13,884,558
 
                 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of year
   
1,147,006,918
     
1,133,122,360
 
End of period*
 
$
1,143,560,655
   
$
1,147,006,918
 
                 
*Includes accumulated net investment income of:
 
$
2,532,560
   
$
2,656,416
 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years presented.
 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
Total from investment operations
 
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income
From net realized gains on investments
Total distributions
 
Redemption fees added to paid‐in capital
Increase/(decrease) in net asset value
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
Total return
 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers/reimbursements 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers/reimbursements 
 
Net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers/reimbursements  
 
Portfolio turnover rate 

(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method. 
(b)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(c)
Not annualized.
(d)
Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Vulcan Value Partners Fund

 
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
 
$
17.17
   
$
19.97
   
$
18.20
   
$
15.28
   
$
13.03
   
$
11.66
 
                                             
 
0.10
     
0.20
     
0.22
     
0.14
     
0.15
     
0.02
 
 
(0.33
)
   
(1.51
)
   
2.77
     
3.33
     
2.35
     
1.45
 
 
(0.23
)
   
(1.31
)
   
2.99
     
3.47
     
2.50
     
1.47
 
                                             
 
     
(0.13
)
   
(0.17
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.01
)
 
     
(1.36
)
   
(1.05
)
   
(0.44
)
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.09
)
 
     
(1.49
)
   
(1.22
)
   
(0.55
)
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.10
)
                                             
 
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
   
0.00
(b) 
 
(0.23
)
   
(2.80
)
   
1.77
     
2.92
     
2.25
     
1.37
 
$
16.94
   
$
17.17
   
$
19.97
   
$
18.20
   
$
15.28
   
$
13.03
 
                                             
 
(1.34
%)(c)
   
(6.49
%)
   
16.61
%
   
22.84
%
   
19.33
%
   
12.73
%
                                             
$
1,386,676
   
$
1,528,080
   
$
1,770,104
   
$
929,829
   
$
447,297
   
$
125,087
 
                                             
 
1.07
%(d)
   
1.08
%
   
1.08
%
   
1.09
%
   
1.18
%
   
1.51
%
 
1.07
%(d)
   
1.08
%
   
1.08
%
   
1.09
%
   
1.18
%
   
1.50
%
                                             
 
1.14
%(d)
   
1.10
%
   
1.12
%
   
0.80
%
   
1.06
%
   
0.16
%
                                             
 
30
%(c)
   
85
%
   
64
%
   
56
%
   
24
%
   
49
%
 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout the years presented.

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income/(loss)(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
Total from investment operations
 
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income
From net realized gains on investments
Total distributions
 
Redemption fees added to paid‐in capital
Increase/(decrease) in net asset value
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
 
Total return 
 
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: 
Net assets, end of period (000's) 
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers/reimbursements 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers/reimbursements 
 
Net investment income/(loss) to average net assets including fee waivers/reimbursements 
 
Portfolio turnover rate 
 
(a)
Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
(b)
Less than $(0.005) per share.
(c)
Less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Not annualized.
(e)
Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund


For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2015
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
 
$
16.58
   
$
18.61
   
$
18.74
   
$
16.97
   
$
13.18
   
$
13.72
 
                                             
 
(0.00
)(b)
   
0.10
     
0.10
     
(0.01
)
   
0.03
     
0.02
 
 
0.56
     
(1.05
)
   
1.77
     
2.76
     
3.91
     
0.17
 
 
0.56
     
(0.95
)
   
1.87
     
2.75
     
3.94
     
0.19
 
                                             
 
     
(0.06
)
   
(0.11
)
   
     
(0.06
)
   
 
 
     
(1.02
)
   
(1.89
)
   
(0.98
)
   
(0.09
)
   
(0.73
)
 
     
(1.08
)
   
(2.00
)
   
(0.98
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.73
)
                                             
 
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
   
0.00
(c) 
 
0.56
     
(2.03
)
   
(0.13
)
   
1.77
     
3.79
     
(0.54
)
$
17.14
   
$
16.58
   
$
18.61
   
$
18.74
   
$
16.97
   
$
13.18
 
                                             
 
3.38
%(d)
   
(5.04
%)
   
10.74
%
   
16.11
%
   
30.07
%
   
2.10
%
                                             
$
1,143,561
   
$
1,147,007
   
$
1,133,122
   
$
1,066,246
   
$
425,152
   
$
40,103
 
                                             
 
1.25
%(e)
   
1.25
%
   
1.26
%
   
1.30
%
   
1.38
%
   
1.86
%
 
1.25
%(e)
   
1.25
%
   
1.25
%
   
1.25
%
   
1.28
%
   
1.50
%
                                             
 
(0.02
%)(e)
   
0.61
%
   
0.56
%
   
(0.05
%)
   
0.21
%
   
0.15
%
                                             
 
20
%(d)
   
80
%
   
73
%
   
70
%
   
57
%
   
57
%
 

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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semi-annual report describes the Vulcan Value Partners Fund and Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Funds seek to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Funds are classified as a non-diversified investment company for purpose of the 1940 Act.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including policies specific to investment companies. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements.

Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.

For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, or if such closing prices are not otherwise available, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Redeemable securities issued by open-end registered investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange-traded open-end investment companies, which are priced as equity securities.

The market price for debt obligations is generally the quote supplied by an independent third-party pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a quote, or if the quote supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more broker–dealers that make a market in the security.

Equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges are valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on their respective exchanges, except when an occurrence subsequent to the time a value was so established is likely to have changed such value. In such an event, the fair values of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board.


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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

When such prices or quotations are not available, or when Vulcan Value Partners, LLC (the “Adviser”) believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board.
 
Fair Value Measurements: A three-tier hierarchy has been established to classify fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available. Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the reporting period end. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

Level 1  –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2  –
Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3  –
Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The following is a summary of each input used to value each Fund’s investments as of October 31, 2016.
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund:

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Common Stocks(a)
 
$
1,384,608,790
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,384,608,790
 
TOTAL
 
$
1,384,608,790
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,384,608,790
 

Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund:

Investments in Securities at Value
 
Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices
   
Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs
   
Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs
   
Total
 
Common Stocks(a)
 
$
1,103,300,411
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,103,300,411
 
Short Term Investments
   
49,594,213
     
     
     
49,594,213
 
TOTAL
 
$
1,152,894,624
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,152,894,624
 

(a)
For detailed descriptions of the underlying industries, see the accompanying Statements of Investments.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

The Funds recognize transfers between levels as of the end of period. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis, which is the same basis the Funds use for federal income tax purposes. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to the Funds. All of the realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”): The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in REITs and are subject to certain risks associated with direct investment in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self-liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. A Fund’s investments in REITs may result in such Fund’s receipt of cash in excess of the REITs’ earnings. If the Fund receives such distributions all or a portion of these distributions will constitute a return of capital to such Fund. Receiving a return of capital distribution from REITs will reduce the amount of income available to be distributed to Fund shareholders. Income from REITs generally will not be eligible for treatment as qualified dividend income. As the final character of the distributions is not known until reported by the REITs on their 1099s, the Funds utilize an average of the prior year’s reallocation information as an estimate for the current year character of distributions.

Foreign Securities: The Funds may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible reevaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate foreign currency, less complete financial information about companies and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment valuations and other assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Prevailing foreign exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The portion of realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed and is included in realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments, when applicable.

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Trust Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to the Funds. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among all funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each fund.

Fund Expenses: Expenses that are specific to a Fund are charged directly to that Fund.

Federal Income Taxes: Each Fund complies with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and intends to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.

As of and during the six months ended October 31, 2016, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis. Income dividend distributions are derived from dividends and other income each Fund receives from its investments, including short-term capital gains. Long term capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when each Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if the portfolio manager believes doing so may be necessary for each Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.

3. TAX BASIS INFORMATION

Tax Basis of Investments: As of October 31, 2016, the aggregate cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for federal tax purposes was as follows:
 
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
   
Vulcan Value Partners Small
Cap Fund
 
Gross appreciation
           
(excess of value over tax cost)
 
$
178,665,022
   
$
140,887,012
 
Gross depreciation
               
(excess of tax cost over value)
   
(156,889,577
)
   
(106,321,968
)
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
21,775,445
   
$
34,565,044
 
Cost of investments for income tax purposes
 
$
1,362,833,345
   
$
1,118,329,581
 

Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by each Fund.


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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016 were  as follows:
 
   
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
2016
           
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
 
$
48,548,716
   
$
82,959,233
 
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
   
10,661,578
     
56,691,124
 
 
The  amounts  and  characteristics  of  tax  basis  distributions  and  composition  of  distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year‐end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of October 31, 2016.
 
4.  SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
 
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short‐term securities) during the six months ended October 31, 2016 were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Purchase of Securities
   
Proceeds From Sales of Securities
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
 
$
419,599,354
   
$
474,365,464
 
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
   
358,233,384
     
200,415,045
 
 
5.  CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
The capitalization of the Trust consists of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with no par value per share. Holders of the shares of the Funds of the Trust have one vote for each share held and a proportionate fraction of a vote for each fractional share. All shares issued and outstanding are fully paid and are transferable and redeemable at the option of the shareholder.  Purchasers of the shares do not have any obligation to make payments to the Trust or its creditors solely by reason of the purchasers’ ownership of the shares. Shares have no pre‐emptive rights.
 
Shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase may incur a 2% short‐term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount. The Vulcan Value Partners Fund and the Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund retained $26,374 and $19,782, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2016, and $100,356 and $10,334, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2016, which is reflected in the “Cost of shares redeemed, net of redemption fees” in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Transactions in shares of capital stock for the dates listed below were as follows:
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
Shares Sold
   
5,414,027
     
32,133,506
 
Shares Issued in Reinvestment of Dividends
   
     
6,372,007
 
Less Shares Redeemed
   
(12,541,530
)
   
(38,169,154
)
Net Increase/(Decrease)
   
(7,127,503
)
   
336,359
 

Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
 
   
For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
   
For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2016
 
Shares Sold
   
7,396,189
     
20,302,249
 
Shares Issued in Reinvestment of Dividends
   
     
3,358,435
 
Less Shares Redeemed
   
(9,865,792
)
   
(15,350,234
)
Net Increase/(Decrease)
   
(2,469,603
)
   
8,310,450
 
 
6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED‐PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
The Adviser, subject to the authority of the Board, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Funds’ business affairs. The Adviser manages the investments of the Funds in accordance  with  each  Fund’s  investment  objective,  policies  and  limitations  and  investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Board. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Funds pay the Adviser an annual management fee of 1.00% and 1.15% for Vulcan Value Partners Fund and Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund, respectively, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis.
 
The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017.  The prior Expense Agreement was in effect from June 10, 2015 through August 31, 2016. The Adviser will be permitted  to  recover,  on  a  class‐by‐class  basis,  expenses  it  has  borne  through  the  Expense Agreement to the extent that a Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the expense cap in effect at the time of waiver or reimbursement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Funds will not be obligated to pay any such fees and expenses more than three years after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were foregone or reimbursed. The Adviser may not discontinue or modify this waiver prior to August 31, 2017 without the approval by the Funds’ Board.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
For the six months ended October 31, 2016, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Recoupment of Previously Waived Fees by Adviser
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
 
$
 
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
   
48,100
 
 
As of October 31, 2016, the balances of recoupable expenses for each Fund were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Expires 2016
   
Expires 2017
   
Expires 2018
   
Total
 
Vulcan Value Partners Fund
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Vulcan Value Partners Small Cap Fund
   
113,058
     
400,224
     
79,989
     
641,371
 
 
Fund  Administrator  Fees  and  Expenses:  ALPS  Fund  Services,  Inc.  (“ALPS”)  serves  as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with  their  administrative  activities.  Pursuant  to  an  Administration  Agreement,  ALPS  provides operational  services  to  the  Funds  including,  but  not  limited  to  fund  accounting  and  fund administration and generally assist in each Fund’s operations.  Officers of the Trust are employees of  ALPS.  The  Funds’  administration  fee  is  accrued  on  a  daily  basis  and  paid  monthly.  Administration fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 
ALPS is reimbursed by the Funds for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses.
 
Transfer Agent: ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements  of Operations.
 
Compliance Services: ALPS provides services that assist the Trust’s chief compliance officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a‐1 under the 1940 Act and receives an annual base fee.  ALPS is reimbursed for certain out‐of‐pocket expenses by the Funds. Vulcan pays this fee on behalf of the Funds.
 
Principal Financial Officer: ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS” and the “Administrator”) (an affiliate of ADI) receives an annual fee for providing principal financial officer services to the Funds. Principal financial officer fees paid by the Fund for the six months ended October 31, 2016 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
 
Distributor: ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI” or the “Distributor”) (an affiliate of ALPS Fund Services, Inc.) acts as the distributor of each Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by ADI as agent for the Funds, and ADI has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of each Fund’s shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. ADI is not entitled to any compensation for its services as Distributor. ADI is registered as a broker‐dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
 

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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
Certain intermediaries may charge networking, omnibus account or other administrative fees with respect  to  transactions  in  shares  of  the  Funds.  Transactions  may  be  processed  through  the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems or processed on a manual basis. These fees are paid by the Funds to the Distributor, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. In the event an intermediary receiving payments from the Distributor on behalf of the Funds converts from a networking structure to an omnibus account structure or otherwise experiences increased costs, fees borne by the Funds may increase. Fees are disclosed on the Statements of Operations as “Delegated transfer agent equivalent services fees”.
 
7. INDEMNIFICATIONS
 
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
 

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Additional Information
October 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
1. FUND HOLDINGS
 
The Funds files their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-Q are available without charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy the Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES
 
The Funds’ policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12‐month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll‐free) (866)‐759‐5679 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 

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(BACK COVER)
 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable to this Report.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable to this Report.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable to this Report.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

Item 6. Investments.

(a)
Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Reports to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

(b)
Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to the Registrant.


Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K, or this Item.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)
The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

(b)
There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report 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 to this Report.

(a)(2)
The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.Cert.

 
(a)(3)
Not applicable to the Registrant.

(b)
The certifications by the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are 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.

FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST

By:
/s/ Edmund J. Burke
 
 
Edmund J. Burke (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
President
 
     
Date:
January 9, 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.

FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST

By:
/s/ Edmund J. Burke
 
 
Edmund J. Burke (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
President
 
     
Date:
January 9, 2017
 
     
By:
/s/ Kimberly R. Storms
 
 
Kimberly R. Storms (Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
Treasurer
 
     
Date:
January 9, 2017