N-CSRS 1 fp0033767_ncsrs.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENTINVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number:  811-21934

 

RiverNorth Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 645, Chicago, IL 60654

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Marc L. Collins

325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 645

Chicago, IL 60654

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 312-832-1440

 

Date of fiscal year end:  09/30

 

Date of reporting period:  03/31/2018

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

Item 1.Reports to Stockholders.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Table of Contents

 

 

Opportunistic Closed-End Fund Strategies  
Portfolio Update 2
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund 2
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 5
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund 8
RiverNorth Funds Schedule of Investments and Financial Statements  
Disclosure of Fund Expenses 11
Schedule of Investments  
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund 13
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 17
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund 53
Statement of Assets and Liabilities  
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund 72
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 74
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund 76
Statement of Operations  
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund 78
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 79
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund 80
Statements of Changes in Net Assets  
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund 81
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 83
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund 85
Financial Highlights  
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund 88
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 96
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund 100
Notes to Financial Statements 107
Additional Information 127
Board Considerations Regarding Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements 128

 

 

RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund

 

The classifications and breakouts of the Fund’s portfolio shown below are made by the Adviser as of March 31, 2018.

 

Investment Vehicle Allocation(1) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

 

 

The allocation does not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

Asset Class Allocation(1) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

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The allocation does not add up to 100% as it reflects the estimated leverage utilized by the underlying funds.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Fixed Income Allocation(1)(2) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

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(1)Borrowing Risk – borrowings increase fund expenses and are subject to repayment, possibly at inopportune times. Closed-End Fund Risk – closed-end funds are exchange traded, may trade at a discount to their net asset values and may deploy leverage. Derivatives Risk – derivatives are subject to counterparty risk. Equity Risk – equity securities may experience volatility and the value of equity securities may move in opposite directions from each other and from other equity markets generally. Convertible Security Risk – the market value of convertible securities adjusts with interest rates and the value of the underlying stock. Exchange-Traded Fund (“ETF”) Risk – ETFs do not sell individual shares directly to investors and only issue their shares in large blocks known as “creation units.” The investor purchasing a creation unit may sell the individual shares on a secondary market. Exchange Traded Note Risk – exchange traded notes represent unsecured debt of the issuer and may be influenced by interest rates, credit ratings of the issuer or changes in value of the reference index. Fixed Income Risk – the market value of fixed income securities adjusts with interest rates and the securities are subject to issuer default. Foreign/Emerging Market Risk – foreign securities may be subject to inefficient or volatile markets, different regulatory regimes or different tax policies. These risks may be enhanced in emerging markets. Investment Style Risk – investment strategies may come in and out of favor with investors and may underperform or outperform at times. Management Risk – there is no guarantee that the adviser’s investment decisions will produce the desired results. Large Shareholder Purchase and Redemption Risk – The Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Market Risk – economic conditions, interest rates and political events may affect the securities markets. Preferred Stock Risk – preferred stocks generally pay dividends, but may be less liquid than common stocks, have less priority than debt instruments and may be subject to redemption by the issuer. REIT Risk – the value of REITs changes with the value of the underlying properties and changes in interest rates and are subject to additional fees. Security Risk – The value of the Fund may decrease in response to the activities and financial prospects of individual securities in the Fund’s portfolio. Short Sale Risk – short positions are speculative, are subject to transaction costs and are riskier than long positions in securities. Small-Cap Risk – small-cap companies are more susceptible to failure, are often thinly traded and have more volatile stock prices. Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) Risk – Investments in SPACs may be illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale. Structured Notes Risk – because of the imbedded derivative feature, structured notes are subject to more risk than investing in a simple note or bond. Swap Risk – swap agreements are subject to counterparty default risk and may not perform as intended. Tax Risk – new federal or state governmental action could adversely affect the tax-exempt status of securities held by the Fund, resulting in higher tax liability for shareholders and potentially hurting Fund performance as well. Underlying Fund Risk – underlying funds have additional fees, may utilize leverage, may not correlate to an intended index and may trade at a discount to their net asset values.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

(2)Credit quality allocation reflects a fixed-income portfolio weighted average of the credit breakdown of each closed-end fund as provided by the adviser of said closed-end fund. If a credit breakdown is not provided by the adviser, Bloomberg is used. Investment grade refers to a bond rated BBB- or hi gher by S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”). High yield refers to a bond rated lower than investment grade. For more information about securities ratings, please see the Fund’s Statement of Additional information at www.rivernorth.com.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund

 

The classifications and breakouts of the Fund’s portfolio shown below are made by the Adviser as of March 31, 2018.

 

Strategy (“Sleeve”) Allocation

 

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Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

Credit Quality Distribution(1)(2) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Sector Breakdown(1) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

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The allocation does not add up to 100% as it reflects the estimated leverage utilized by the underlying funds.

 

(1)Asset-Backed Security Risk – the risk that the value of the underlying assets will impair the value of the security. Borrowing Risk – borrowings increase fund expenses and are subject to repayment, possibly at inopportune times. Closed-End Fund Risk – closed-end funds are exchange traded, may trade at a discount to their net asset values and may deploy leverage. Convertible Security Risk – the market value of convertible securities adjusts with interest rates and the value of the underlying stock. Currency Risk – foreign currencies will rise or decline relative to the U.S. dollar. Defaulted Securities Risk – defaulted securities carry the risk of uncertainty of repayment. Derivatives Risk – derivatives are subject to counterparty risk. Equity Risk – equity securities may experience volatility and the value of equity securities may move in opposite directions from each other and from other equity markets generally. Exchange Traded Note Risk – exchange traded notes represent unsecured debt of the issuer and may be influenced by interest rates, credit ratings of the issuer or changes in value of the reference index. Fixed Income Risk – the market value of fixed income securities adjusts with interest rates and the securities are subject to issuer default. Foreign/Emerging Market Risk – foreign securities may be subject to inefficient or volatile markets, different regulatory regimes or different tax policies. These risks may be enhanced in emerging markets. Investment Style Risk – investment strategies may come in and out of favor with investors and may underperform or outperform at times. Liquidity Risk – illiquid investments may be difficult or impossible to sell. Large Shareholder Purchase and Redemption Risk – The Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Management Risk – there is no guarantee that the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s investment decisions will produce the desired results. Market Risk – economic conditions, interest rates and political events may affect the securities markets. Mortgage-Backed Security Risk – mortgage backed securities are subject to credit risk, pre-payment risk and devaluation of the underlying collateral. Preferred Stock Risk – preferred stocks generally pay dividends, but may be less liquid than common stocks, have less priority than debt instruments and may be subject to redemption by the issuer. Rating Agency Risk – rating agencies may change their ratings or ratings may not accurately reflect a debt issuer’s creditworthiness. REIT Risk – the value of REITs changes with the value of the underlying properties and changes in interest rates and are subject to additional fees. Security Risk – The value of the Fund may decrease in response to the activities and financial prospects of individual securities in the Fund’s portfolio. Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Risk – Investments in SPACs may be illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale. Structured Notes Risk – because of the imbedded derivative feature, structured notes are subject to more risk than investing in a simple note or bond. Swap Risk – swap agreements are subject to counterparty default risk and may not perform as intended. Tax Risk – new federal or state governmental action could adversely affect the tax-exempt status of securities held by the Fund, resulting in higher tax liability for shareholders and potentially hurting Fund performance as well. Underlying Fund Risk – underlying funds have additional fees, may utilize leverage, may not correlate to an intended index and may trade at a discount to their net asset values. Valuation Risk – Loans and fixed-income securities are traded “over the counter” and because there is no centralized information regarding trading, the valuation of loans and fixed-income securities may vary.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

(2)For the sleeve managed by RiverNorth, credit quality allocation reflects a fixed-income portfolio weighted average of the credit breakdown of each closed-end fund as provided by the advisor of said closed-end fund. If a credit breakdown is not provided by the advisor, Bloomberg is used. For the sleeves managed by DoubleLine, credit quality allocation is determined from the highest available credit rating from any Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (S&P, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”)). Investment grade refers to a bond rated BBB- or higher by S&P or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s. High yield refers to a bond rated lower than investment grade. For more information about securities ratings, please see the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information at www.rivernorth.com.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund

 

The classifications and breakouts of the Fund’s portfolio shown below are made by the Adviser as of March 31, 2018.

 

Strategy Allocation

 

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Credit Quality Distribution(1)(2) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

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Sector Breakdown(1) (percentages are based on net assets)

 

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The allocation does not add up to 100% as it reflects the leverage utilized by the underlying funds.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

High Yield & Bank Loan Geographic Breakdown

 

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Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

 

Credit Exposure By Type

 

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(1)Borrowing Risk – borrowings increase fund expenses and are subject to repayment, possibly at inopportune times. Closed-End Fund Risk – closed-end funds are exchange traded, may trade at a discount to their net asset values and may deploy leverage. Convertible Security Risk – the market value of convertible securities adjusts with interest rates and the value of the underlying stock. Credit Derivatives Risk – the use of credit derivatives is highly specialized, involves default, counterparty and liquidity risks and may not perfectly correlate to the underlying asset or liability being hedged. Currency Risk – foreign currencies will rise or decline relative to the U.S. dollar. Derivatives Risk – derivatives are subject to counterparty risk. Distressed and Defaulted Securities Risk – defaulted securities carry the risk of uncertainty of repayment. Equity Risk – equity securities may experience volatility and the value of equity securities may move in opposite directions from each other and from other equity markets generally. Exchange Traded Note Risk – exchange traded notes represent unsecured debt of the issuer and may be influenced by interest rates, credit ratings of the issuer or changes in value of the reference index. Fixed Income Risk – the market value of fixed income securities adjusts with interest rates and the securities are subject to issuer default. Foreign/Emerging Market Risk – foreign securities may be subject to inefficient or volatile markets, different regulatory regimes or different tax policies. These risks may be enhanced in emerging markets. Floating Interest Rate Risk – loans pay interest based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and a decline in LIBOR could negatively impact the Fund’s return. High Portfolio Turnover Risk – May increase the Fund’s brokerage commission costs, which would reduce performance. Investment Style Risk – investment strategies may come in and out of favor with investors and may underperform or outperform at times. Large Shareholder Purchase and Redemption Risk – The Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Liquidity Risk – illiquid investments may be difficult or impossible to sell. Loans Risk – loans may be unrated or rated below investment grade and the pledged collateral may lose value. Secondary trading in loans is not fully-developed and may result in illiquidity. Management Risk – there is no guarantee that the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s investment decisions will produce the desired results. Market Risk – economic conditions, interest rates and political events may affect the securities markets. Preferred Stock Risk – preferred stocks generally pay dividends, but may be less liquid than common stocks, have less priority than debt instruments and may be subject to redemption by the issuer. Security Risk – the value of the Fund may increase or decrease in response to the prospects of the issuers of securities and loans held in the Fund. Settlement Risk – Transactions in loans may settle on a delayed basis and the proceeds from the sale of loans may not be readily available to make additional investments or to meet the Fund’s redemption obligations. Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Risk – Investments in SPACs may be illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale. Swap Risk – swap agreements are subject to counterparty default risk and may not perform as intended. Tax Risk – new federal or state governmental action could adversely affect the tax-exempt status of securities held by the Fund, resulting in higher tax liability for shareholders and potentially hurting Fund performance as well. Underlying Fund Risk – underlying funds have additional fees, may utilize leverage, may not correlate to an intended index and may trade at a discount to their net asset values. Valuation Risk – Loans and fixed-income securities are traded “over the counter” and because there is no centralized information regarding trading, the valuation of loans and fixed-income securities may vary.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Portfolio Update

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

(2)For the sleeve managed by RiverNorth, credit quality allocation reflects a fixed-income portfolio weighted average of the credit breakdown of each closed-end fund as provided by the advisor of said closed-end fund. If a credit breakdown is not provided by the advisor, Bloomberg is used. For the sleeves managed by Oaktree, the sub-adviser uses a proprietary credit scoring matrix to rank potential investments. This process offers a systematic way of reviewing the key quantitative and qualitative variables impacting credit quality for each investment. Investment grade refers to a bond rated BBB- or higher by S&P or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s. High yield refers to a bond rated lower than investment grade. For more information about securities ratings, please see the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information at www.rivernorth.com.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the RiverNorth Funds (the “Trust” or “Funds”), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs (such as the 2% fee on redemptions of Fund shares made within 90 days of purchase); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and 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 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 period, October 1, 2017, and held for the six months ended March 31, 2018.

 

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 variable 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 entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not each 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 each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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 redemption fees. Therefore, the second line for each share class of each 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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RiverNorth Funds Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

   Beginning Account Value 10/01/2017  Ending Account Value 03/31/2018  Expense Ratio(a)  Expenses Paid During Period(b)
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund            
Class I Shares            
Actual  $1,000.00  $1,024.30  1.14%  $5.75
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00  $1,019.25  1.14%  $5.74
             
Class R Shares            
Actual  $1,000.00  $1,022.70  1.39%  $7.01
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00  $1,018.00  1.39%  $6.99
             
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund            
Class I Shares            
Actual  $1,000.00  $994.60  0.85%  $4.23
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00  $1,020.69  0.85%  $4.28
             
Class R Shares            
Actual  $1,000.00  $994.30  1.10%  $5.47
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00  $1,019.45  1.10%  $5.54
             
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund            
Class I Shares            
Actual  $1,000.00  $1,003.50  1.35%  $6.74
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00  $1,018.20  1.35%  $6.79
             
Class R Shares            
Actual  $1,000.00  $1,002.20  1.60%  $7.99
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00  $1,016.95  1.60%  $8.05

 

(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 (182), then divided by 365. Note this expense example is typically based on a six-month period.

 

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Schedule of Investments

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description         Value   
CLOSED-END FUNDS - 63.92%      
85,549   Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.   $ 1,263,559  
121,316   AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund     2,510,028  
809,165   AllianzGI NFJ Dividend Interest & Premium Strategy Fund     10,276,395  
1,074,255   Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund     9,603,840  
480,995   BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust     6,094,207  
74,024   BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust     1,242,863  
17,116   BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust     151,990  
93,500   CBRE Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund     683,485  
191,588   Clough Global Equity Fund     2,519,382  
690,082   Clough Global Opportunities Fund     7,383,877  
10,266   Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc.     191,871  
118,905   Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund     1,548,143  
110,023   General American Investors Co., Inc.     3,682,470  
141,520   Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund     2,262,905  
236,953   Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co.     3,902,616  
308,475   Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund, Inc.     3,976,243  
3,572,364   Liberty All Star® Equity Fund     21,898,591  
64,910   LMP Capital and Income Fund, Inc.     819,164  
46,475   Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.     436,400  
94,788   Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.     741,242  
93,566   Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund, Inc.     1,042,325  
26,180   Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund, Inc.     124,879  
157,157   NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund     3,611,468  
319,541   Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund     4,154,033  
315,637   Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund     2,506,158  
250,164   Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund     3,287,155  
263,474   Nuveen Intermediate Duration Quality Municipal Term Fund     3,309,233  
242,124   Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund     5,750,445  
89,136   Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2     2,015,365  
68,295   Prudential Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc.     947,935  
401,471   Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc.     3,757,769  
79,861   Royce Value Trust, Inc.     1,242,637  
805,627   Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.     6,275,834  
477,267   Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust     6,309,470  
1,050,184   Templeton Global Income Fund     6,710,676  
297,938   Tri-Continental Corp.     7,838,749  
68,888   Virtus Total Return Fund, Inc.     772,923  
628,141   Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund, Inc.     9,126,889  
1,193,311   Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc.     5,739,826  
             
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS        
(Cost $143,595,274)     155,713,040  
             
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES - 0.52%        
27,201   Corporate Capital Trust, Inc.     459,697  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.    

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Schedule of Investments

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description         Value  
109,863   FS Investment Corp.   $ 796,507  
             
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES        
(Cost $1,291,132)     1,256,204  
             
COMMON STOCKS - 3.58%        
28,425   Atlantic Acquisition Corp.(a)     281,976  
43,058   Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp.(a)     445,650  
36,479   Black Ridge Acquisition Corp.(a)     353,481  
54,640   CM Seven Star Acquisition Corp.(a)     532,194  
22,174   Draper Oakwood Technology Acquisition, Inc., Class A(a)     218,636  
92,573   Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp.(a)     956,233  
50,015   Haymaker Acquisition Corp.(a)     497,649  
29,517   Industrea Acquisition Corp., Class A(a)     289,562  
35,905   Legacy Acquisition Corp.(a)     357,255  
51,077   Leisure Acquisition Corp.(a)     505,529  
76,417   Mtech Acquisition Corp.(a)     775,633  
66,662   One Madison Corp.(a)     666,620  
100,890   Opes Acquisition Corp.(a)     1,014,439  
34,474   Osprey Energy Acquisition Corp.(a)     331,640  
68,872   Pensare Acquisition Corp.(a)     669,436  
45,935   Tiberius Acquisition Corp.(a)     459,809  
36,078   Union Acquisition Corp.(a)     369,078  
             
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS        
(Cost $8,580,475)     8,724,820  
             
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS - 21.98%        
135,594   Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF     2,980,356  
307,565   PowerShares® FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets Portfolio     7,230,853  
100,632   PowerShares® FTSE RAFI US 1000 Portfolio     11,087,634  
49,168   SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust     12,938,559  
126,277   Vanguard® FTSE Developed Markets ETF     5,587,757  
291,859   Vanguard® FTSE Emerging Markets ETF     13,711,536  
             
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS      
(Cost $47,338,749)     53,536,695  
             
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.42%        
39,580   General American Investors Co., Inc., Series B, 5.950%(b)     1,025,518  
             
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS        
(Cost $936,421)     1,025,518  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Schedule of Investments

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description Rate Maturity     Value  
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY NOTES- 1.37%            
United States - 1.37%            
53,649   KCAP Financial, Inc. 6.13% 09/30/2022   $ 1,350,345  
11,005   MVC Capital, Inc. 6.25% 11/30/2022     277,546  
68,081   TriplePoint Venture Growth Corp. 5.75% 07/15/2022     1,711,829  
              3,339,720  
                 
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY NOTES            
(Cost $3,318,375)         3,339,720  
                 
U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES -5.76%          
14,151,100   U.S. Treasury Notes 1.13% 01/31/2019     14,039,487  
                 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES            
(Cost $14,071,324)         14,039,487  
                 
RIGHTS - 0.03%            
28,425   Atlantic Acquisition Corp., Strike Price11.50, Expires 12/31/2049(a)     14,045  
18,240   Black Ridge Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 10/25/2022(a)     5,472  
54,640   CM Seven Star Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 11/06/2018(a)     17,485  
22,174   Draper Oakwood Technology Acquisition, Inc., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 09/30/2024(a)     12,639  
68,872   Pensare Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 08/08/2022(a)       34,436  
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS            
(Cost $74,986)         84,077  
                 
WARRANTS - 0.04%            
54,718   Black Ridge Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 10/25/2022(a)     19,151  
27,320   CM Seven Star Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 11/06/2018(a)     9,562  
11,087   Draper Oakwood Technology Acquisition, Inc., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 09/30/2024(a)     9,368  
28,115   I-AM Capital Acquisition Co., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 10/09/2022(a)     11,246  
29,517   Industrea Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 08/01/2024(a)     16,161  
17,237   Osprey Energy Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 08/15/2022(a)     13,100  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Schedule of Investments

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description     Rate Maturity     Value  
34,436   Pensare Acquisition Corp., Strike Price 11.50, Expires 08/08/2022(a)   $ 17,218  
               
TOTAL WARRANTS          
(Cost $83,693)       95,806  
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.72%          
Money Market Fund          
4,184,153   State Street Institutional Trust (7 Day Yield 1.49%)       4,184,153  
         
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS        
(Cost $4,184,153)     4,184,153  
         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.34%        
(Cost $223,474,582)     241,999,520  
CASH SEGREGATED AT CUSTODIAN FOR TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS - 0.16%     400,000  
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES-0.50%     1,217,389  
NET ASSETS - 100.00%   $ 243,616,909  

  

(a)Non-income producing security.

(b)Security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description  Value  
CLOSED-END FUNDS - 27.78%   
  530,910  Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc.  $ 2,516,513 
  211,550  Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund    3,190,174 
  810,003  Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund II    4,536,017 
  171,560  Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund    1,358,755 
  183,825  AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc.    2,185,679 
  345,284  AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.    4,319,503 
  589,760  Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.    9,577,702 
  2,862,571  BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.    30,314,627 
  1,910,155  BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust    24,201,664 
  1,135,754  BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.    13,197,462 
  225,861  BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust    3,405,984 
  762,470  BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust    12,801,871 
  459,578  BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.    6,025,068 
  383,818  Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund    6,095,030 
  919,483  Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund, Inc.    20,017,145 
  623,179  Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust    5,471,512 
  17,460  Deutsche Strategic Income Trust    214,112 
  2,923,321  Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund    38,061,639 
  966,567  Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust    6,582,321 
  1,725,921  Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund    20,245,053 
  219,867  Invesco High Income Trust II    3,049,555 
  2,610,566  Invesco Senior Income Trust    11,486,490 
  489,739  Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund, Inc.    6,312,736 
  743,051  MFS Charter Income Trust    6,033,574 
  252,833  MFS Multimarket Income Trust    1,458,846 
  483,942  Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.    4,544,215 
  1,606,484  Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.    12,562,705 
  230,385  Morgan Stanley Income Securities, Inc.    4,338,150 
  447,751  Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund, Inc.    4,987,946 
  10,574  NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund    242,991 
  2,672,451  Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund    34,741,863 
  2,347,987  Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund    18,643,017 
  1,373,572  Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund    18,048,736 
  471,457  Nuveen Global High Income Fund    7,599,887 
  94,481  Nuveen Preferred Income Opportunities Fund    945,755 
  81,175  PIMCO Dynamic Credit Income Fund    1,857,284 
  922,310  Prudential Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc.    12,801,663 
  953,633  Prudential Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc.    13,474,834 
  1,258,342  Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund    14,219,265 
  2,914,143  Templeton Global Income Fund    18,621,374 
  2,630,151  Voya Prime Rate Trust    13,703,087 
  646,836  Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund    5,200,561 
  2,487,920  Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund, Inc.    36,149,478 
  61,413  Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc.    1,027,440 
  1,534,505  Western Asset Global High Income Fund, Inc.    14,439,692 
  1,002,125  Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc.    6,573,940 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description  Value  
  5,865,583  Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc.  $ 28,213,454 
  935,650  Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund, Inc.    13,660,490 
  1,788,932  Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund    20,250,710 
  830,178  Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund    9,571,952 
            
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS      
(Cost $578,063,787)    559,079,521 
            
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES -0.85%      
  475,494  Ares Capital Corp.    7,546,090 
  222,539  Corporate Capital Trust, Inc.    3,760,909 
  799,225  FS Investment Corp.    5,794,381 
            
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES      
(Cost $17,299,651)    17,101,380 
            
COMMON STOCKS - 0.05%      
  6,082  Frontera Energy Corp.(a)    169,995 
  52,330  SandRidge Energy, Inc.(a)    759,308 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS      
(Cost $2,720,381)    929,303 
            
OPEN-END FUNDS - 1.40%      
  2,945,547  RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund, Class I(b)    28,237,782 
            
TOTAL OPEN-END FUNDS      
(Cost $28,827,068)    28,237,782 
            
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.86%      
  120,000  Annaly Capital, Series F, 6.950%(c)    3,042,000 
  103,000  Annaly Capital, Series G, 6.500%(c)    2,518,350 
  62,871  GDL Fund, Series B, 3.000%    3,143,550 
  81,800  Gladstone Investment Corp., 6.250%, 09/30/2023    2,072,812 
  128,627  Gladstone Investment Corp., Series C, 6.500%    3,264,553 
  125,774  Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co., Series F, 3.500%    3,172,021 
            
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS      
(Cost $17,087,461)    17,213,286 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description   Rate   Maturity   Value  
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY NOTES - 1.42%                
United States - 1.42%                
  11,239   Hercules Capital, Inc.   6.25%   07/30/2024   $ 284,122  
  220,021   KCAP Financial, Inc.   6.13%   09/30/2022     5,537,928  
  147,545   Main Street Capital Corp.   6.13%   04/01/2023     3,722,708  
  278,721   MVC Capital, Inc.   6.25%   11/30/2022     7,029,344  
  37,669   Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp.   6.13%   04/30/2028     940,218  
  64,333   THL Credit, Inc.   6.75%   11/15/2021     1,622,478  
  123,596   THL Credit, Inc.   6.75%   12/30/2022     3,170,238  
  247,369   TriplePoint Venture Growth Corp.   5.75%   07/15/2022     6,219,846  
                    28,526,882  
                       
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY NOTES            
(Cost $28,174,916)         28,526,882  

 

Principal Amount/Description   Rate   Maturity   Value  
FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS -2.28%                
Australia - 0.19%                
$ 1,000,000   APT Pipelines, Ltd.(d)   4.25%   07/15/2027     1,000,991  
  585,000   Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.(d)   4.88%   01/12/2021     612,292  
  750,000   Commonwealth Bank of Australia(d)   2.75%   03/10/2022     737,486  
  265,000   Macquarie Group, Ltd.(d)(e)   3M US L + 1.023%   11/28/2023     255,812  
  245,000   Macquarie Group, Ltd.(d)(e)   3M US L + 1.33%   03/27/2024     246,157  
  500,000   Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty, Ltd.(d)   3.38%   04/30/2025     486,952  
  500,000   Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty, Ltd.(d)   3.63%   04/28/2026     487,893  
                    3,827,583  
Bermuda - 0.02%                
  200,000   Digicel Group, Ltd.(d)   7.13%   04/01/2022     156,750  
  400,000   Digicel Group, Ltd.(f)   7.13%   04/01/2022     313,500  
                    470,250  
Brazil - 0.01%                    
              Perpetual        
  1,500,000   OAS Finance, Ltd.(c)(d)(g)   8.88%   Maturity     157,500  
British Virgin Islands - 0.01%                
  300,000   CNOOC Finance 2011, Ltd.(f)   4.25%   01/26/2021     307,467  
Canada - 0.17%                
  395,000   Bank of Montreal(e)   3.80%   12/15/2032     374,705  
  315,000   BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc.(d)   5.00%   10/15/2025     301,518  
  765,000   Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.   2.95%   01/15/2023     743,387  
  500,000   Fortis, Inc.   2.10%   10/04/2021     478,275  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description   Rate   Maturity   Value  
  160,000   GFL Environmental, Inc.(d)   5.38%   03/01/2023   $ 157,600  
  295,000   GW Honos Security Corp.(d)   8.75%   05/15/2025     309,750  
  330,000   Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.(d)   9.00%   08/15/2023     314,325  
  195,000   MEG Energy Corp.(d)   7.00%   03/31/2024     161,850  
  260,000   Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC(d)   8.88%   11/15/2024     286,000  
  320,000   Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(d)   5.50%   11/01/2025     312,720  
                    3,440,130  
Cayman Islands - 0.20%                
  200,000   CK Hutchison International 17 II, Ltd.(d)   2.25%   09/29/2020     195,759  
  200,000   CK Hutchison International 17, Ltd.(d)   3.50%   04/05/2027     193,866  
  200,000   CK Hutchison International 17, Ltd.(f)   2.88%   04/05/2022     196,242  
  440,116   Guanay Finance, Ltd.(f)   6.00%   12/15/2020     451,271  
  200,000   Hutchison Whampoa International 12 II, Ltd.(f)   3.25%   11/08/2022     198,470  
  1,125,178   Interoceanica IV Finance, Ltd.(f)(h)   0.00%   11/30/2025     960,621  
  1,000,000   Lima Metro Line 2 Finance, Ltd.(d)   5.88%   07/05/2034     1,036,250  
  400,000   SPARC EM SPC Panama Metro Line 2 SP(d)(h)   0.00%   12/05/2022     361,800  
  500,000   SPARC EM SPC Panama Metro Line 2 SP(f)(h)   0.00%   12/05/2022     452,250  
                    4,046,529  
Chile - 0.17%                    
  200,000   Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA(f)   4.00%   02/11/2023     202,415  
  300,000   Banco del Estado de Chile(f)   4.13%   10/07/2020     306,215  
  150,000   Banco del Estado de Chile(f)   3.88%   02/08/2022     151,722  
  700,000   Embotelladora Andina SA(f)   5.00%   10/01/2023     738,371  
  900,000   Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro SA(d)   5.00%   01/25/2047     931,500  
  300,000   Engie Energia Chile SA(f)   5.63%   01/15/2021     316,536  
  800,000   Itau CorpBanca(f)   3.88%   09/22/2019     807,266  
                    3,454,025  
China - 0.11%                    
  200,000   Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.   2.80%   06/06/2023     193,459  
  800,000   CNPC HK Overseas Capital, Ltd.(f)   4.50%   04/28/2021     828,610  
  600,000   Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2016, Ltd.(f)   2.75%   09/29/2026     545,313  
  300,000   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.(d)(e)   3M US L + 0.605%   01/19/2023     300,531  
  400,000   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.(f)   3.38%   05/02/2019     402,285  
                    2,270,198  
Colombia - 0.01%                
  100,000   Bancolombia SA   6.13%   07/26/2020     106,125  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description   Rate   Maturity   Value  
$ 100,000   Ecopetrol SA   7.63%   07/23/2019   $ 105,900  
                    212,025  
Costa Rica - 0.01%                
  200,000   Banco de Costa Rica(f)   5.25%   08/12/2018     201,740  
Dominican Republic - 0.02%                
  300,000   Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana(d)   7.00%   02/01/2023     315,000  
France - 0.06%                    
  525,000   BNP Paribas SA(d)   3.38%   01/09/2025     508,311  
  631,000   Orange SA   2.75%   02/06/2019     630,898  
                    1,139,209  
Great Britain - 0.14%                
  510,000   Anglo American Capital PLC(d)   4.50%   03/15/2028     509,788  
  530,000   AstraZeneca PLC   2.38%   06/12/2022     512,212  
  465,000   Barclays Bank PLC(e)   3M US L + 0.46%   01/11/2021     464,822  
  530,000   Lloyds Banking Group PLC(e)   3M US L + 1.205%   11/07/2028     500,888  
  765,000   Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC(e)   3M US L + 1.48%   05/15/2023     752,230  
  120,000   Travelport Corp. Finance PLC(d)   6.00%   03/15/2026     120,750  
                    2,860,690  
Guatemala - 0.01%                
  200,000   Energuate Trust(d)   5.88%   05/03/2027     202,250  
India - 0.07%                    
  200,000   Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd.(f)   3.95%   01/19/2022     199,472  
  300,000   Bharti Airtel, Ltd.(f)   4.38%   06/10/2025     291,434  
  200,000   Export-Import Bank of India   3.13%   07/20/2021     197,789  
  300,000   Export-Import Bank of India   4.00%   01/14/2023     300,419  
  200,000   Indian Oil Corp., Ltd.   5.63%   08/02/2021     212,787  
  200,000   Indian Oil Corp., Ltd.   5.75%   08/01/2023     216,903  
                    1,418,804  
Ireland - 0.05%                    
  535,000   AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust   3.50%   01/15/2025     516,330  
  415,000   Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC   2.88%   09/23/2023     396,535  
                    912,865  
Isle Of Man - 0.03%                
  600,000   Gohl Capital, Ltd.   4.25%   01/24/2027     590,964  
Israel - 0.05%                
  900,000   Israel Electric Corp., Ltd.(d)   5.00%   11/12/2024     938,781  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity     Value  
Japan - 0.09%               
  735,000   Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.(e) 3M US L + 0.74% 03/02/2023   $ 734,393  
  355,000   Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.(e) 3M US L + 0.88% 09/11/2022     357,200  
  785,000   Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.(e) 3M US L + 0.74% 01/17/2023     786,961  
                1,878,554  
Luxembourg - 0.01%              
  245,000   Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA 7.25% 10/15/2020     227,850  
Malaysia - 0.11%            
  600,000   Axiata SPV2 Bhd 3.47% 11/19/2020     602,240  
  800,000   Malayan Banking Bhd(e) 3.91% 10/29/2026     802,456  
  300,000   Petronas Capital, Ltd.(f) 3.50% 03/18/2025     296,688  
  500,000   Petronas Global Sukuk, Ltd.(f) 2.71% 03/18/2020     496,700  
                2,198,084  
Mauritius - 0.01%            
  200,000   UPL Corp., Ltd.(f) 3.25% 10/13/2021     196,215  
Mexico - 0.11%            
  100,000   America Movil SAB de CV 5.00% 03/30/2020     103,438  
  600,000   Banco Santander Mexico SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo
   Financiero Santander(e)(f)
5.95% 01/30/2024     613,200  
  200,000   Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV 2.88% 05/10/2023     195,034  
  200,000   Grupo Idesa SA de CV(d) 7.88% 12/18/2020     195,162  
  200,000   Grupo Idesa SA de CV(f) 7.88% 12/18/2020     195,163  
  450,000   Mexico City Airport Trust(d) 4.25% 10/31/2026     434,588  
  310,000   Petroleos Mexicanos 6.75% 09/21/2047     314,458  
  185,000   Petroleos Mexicanos(d) 6.35% 02/12/2048     179,681  
                2,230,724  
Netherlands - 0.08%            
  400,000   AES Andres BV / Dominican Power Partners / Empresa Generadora
   de Electricidad It(d)
7.95% 05/11/2026     429,064  
  500,000   Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV(f) 5.13% 03/11/2023     509,640  
  725,000   Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV 2.80% 07/21/2023     614,788  
                1,553,492  
Panama - 0.14%            
  388,308   Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen SA 5.75% 10/09/2023     412,092  
  500,000   Banco de Credito del Peru/Panama(f) 2.25% 10/25/2019     494,225  
  100,000   Banco de Credito del Peru/Panama(f) 5.38% 09/16/2020     105,093  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity     Value  
$ 700,000   Banco Internacional del Peru SAA/Panama(f) 5.75% 10/07/2020   $ 735,000  
      Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio          
  150,000   Exterior SA(f) 3.25% 05/07/2020     149,437  
  252,205   ENA Norte Trust(f) 4.95% 04/25/2023     259,204  
  600,000   Global Bank Corp.(f) 5.13% 10/30/2019     612,720  
                2,767,771  
Peru - 0.02%                
  100,000   BBVA Banco Continental SA(f) 5.00% 08/26/2022     105,020  
  200,000   Fondo MIVIVIENDA SA(d) 3.50% 01/31/2023     196,500  
  200,000   Pesquera Exalmar SAA(f) 7.38% 01/31/2020     194,799  
                496,319  
Philippines - 0.06%            
  300,000   BDO Unibank, Inc. 2.63% 10/24/2021     292,008  
  600,000   BDO Unibank, Inc. 2.95% 03/06/2023     577,282  
  400,000   Union Bank of the Philippines 3.37% 11/29/2022     389,647  
                1,258,937  
Singapore - 0.23%            
  600,000   BPRL International Singapore Pte., Ltd. 4.38% 01/18/2027     592,186  
  700,000   DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.(d)(e) 3M US L + 0.62% 07/25/2022     703,808  
  200,000   DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.(e)(f) 3M US L + 0.49% 06/08/2020     200,233  
  200,000   ONGC Videsh Vankorneft Pte, Ltd. 2.88% 01/27/2022     193,448  
  600,000   ONGC Videsh Vankorneft Pte, Ltd. 3.75% 07/27/2026     574,359  
  482,000   Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.(e)(f) 4.00% 10/15/2024     485,693  
  100,000   PSA International Pte, Ltd. 3.88% 02/11/2021     102,883  
  200,000   SingTel Group Treasury Pte, Ltd. 4.50% 09/08/2021     209,328  
  750,000   Temasek Financial I, Ltd.(f) 2.38% 01/23/2023     727,212  
  400,000   United Overseas Bank, Ltd.(e) 3.75% 09/19/2024     402,988  
  400,000   United Overseas Bank, Ltd.(e) 3.50% 09/16/2026     396,736  
                4,588,874  
South Korea - 0.03%            
  550,000   Korea Expressway Corp.(d)(e) 3M US L + 0.70% 04/20/2020     550,364  
Spain - 0.03%                
  600,000   Banco Santander SA(e) 3M US L + 1.09% 02/23/2023     605,286  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity     Value  
Switzerland - 0.03%            
$ 530,000   Credit Suisse Group AG(d)(e)  3M US L+ 1.20% 12/14/2023   $ 537,633  
                   
TOTAL FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS            
(Cost $48,087,825)         45,856,113  
                   
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS - 2.94%            
Advertising - 0.03%            
  635,000   Omnicom Group, Inc. 3.60% 04/15/2026     616,247  
Aerospace/Defense - 0.05%            
  365,000   Lockheed Martin Corp. 4.70% 05/15/2046     396,976  
  336,000   The Boeing Co. 6.88% 03/15/2039     473,915  
  170,000   TransDigm, Inc. 6.38% 06/15/2026     171,700  
                1,042,591  
Agriculture - 0.02%            
  95,000   BAT Capital Corp.(d)(e) 3M US L + 0.88% 08/15/2022     95,628  
  390,000   Reynolds American, Inc. 4.00% 06/12/2022     397,014  
                492,642  
Airlines - 0.01%            
  255,000   Delta Air Lines, Inc. 3.63% 03/15/2022     254,847  
Auto Manufacturers - 0.07%          
  420,000   Ford Motor Co. 7.45% 07/16/2031     509,179  
  185,000   General Motors Co.(e) 3M US L + 0.80% 08/07/2020     185,239  
  450,000   General Motors Financial Co., Inc.(e) 3M US L + 0.99% 01/05/2023     452,478  
  305,000   General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 3.95% 04/13/2024     302,688  
                1,449,584  
Banks - 0.17%                
  285,000   Bank of America Corp. 2.50% 10/21/2022     273,898  
  330,000   Bank of America Corp.(e) 3M US L + 1.02% 04/24/2023     323,343  
  340,000   Capital One Financial Corp.(e) 3M US L + 0.72% 01/30/2023     337,764  
                   
  755,000   Citigroup, Inc.(e) 3M US L + 1.10% 05/17/2024     762,319  
  505,000   Morgan Stanley 2.75% 05/19/2022     492,625  
  520,000   Morgan Stanley(e) 3M US L + 1.34% 07/22/2028     503,221  
  110,000   MUFG Americas Holdings Corp. 2.25% 02/10/2020     108,330  
  660,000   The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(e) 3M US L + 0.78% 10/31/2022     659,210  
                3,460,710  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate Maturity     Value  
Beverages - 0.03%             
$ 300,000   Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. 4.90% 02/01/2046   $ 324,250  
  250,000   Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide,Inc. 4.60% 04/15/2048     258,770  
                583,020  
Biotechnology- 0.02%           
  520,000   Celgene Corp. 4.35% 11/15/2047     493,812  
Building Materials - 0.03%            
  310,000   Builders FirstSource, Inc.(d) 5.63% 09/01/2024     312,713  
  260,000   Owens Corning 4.40% 01/30/2048     240,627  
                553,340  
Chemicals - 0.05%            
  325,000   Hexion, Inc.(d) 10.38% 02/01/2022     316,062  
  265,000   Platform Specialty Products Corp.(d) 5.88% 12/01/2025     259,369  
  515,000   The Mosaic Co. 4.05% 11/15/2027     502,929  
                1,078,360  
Coal - 0.02%                
  305,000   Peabody Securities Finance Corp.(d) 6.00% 03/31/2022     312,244  
Commercial Services - 0.01%            
  239,000   Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC / Prime Finance, Inc.(d) 9.25% 05/15/2023     259,614  
Containers and Packaging - 0.05%            
  255,000   Packaging Corp. of America 3.40% 12/15/2027     244,261  
  170,000   Plastipak Holdings, Inc.(d) 6.25% 10/15/2025     170,425  
  500,000   WestRock Co.(d) 3.75% 03/15/2025     499,326  
                914,012  
Cosmetics/Personal Care - 0.02%            
  310,000   Coty, Inc.(d) 6.50% 04/15/2026     312,325  
Distribution/Wholesale - 0.03%            
  165,000   Avantor, Inc.(d) 6.00% 10/01/2024     164,587  
  165,000   Avantor, Inc.(d) 9.00% 10/01/2025     162,009  
  325,000   Beacon Escrow Corp.(d) 4.88% 11/01/2025     311,188  
                637,784  
Diversified Financial Services - 0.20%            
  568,000   Air Lease Corp. 3.75% 02/01/2022     573,396  
  645,000   Ally Financial, Inc. 4.13% 03/30/2020     649,031  
  40,000   Ally Financial, Inc. 4.25% 04/15/2021     40,350  
  1,045,000   American Express Co. 2.50% 08/01/2022     1,008,705  
  640,000   Discover Financial Services 4.10% 02/09/2027     635,615  
  390,000   National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. 2.00% 01/27/2020     384,555  
  305,000   NFP Corp.(d) 6.88% 07/15/2025     304,238  
  499,000   Synchrony Financial 3.00% 08/15/2019     497,621  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$15,000  Synchrony Financial 3.95% 12/01/2027 $14,203 
            4,107,714 
Electric - 0.23%           
 85,000  American Electric Power Co., Inc. 3.20% 11/13/2027  81,110 
 230,000  Duke Energy Corp. 3.75% 09/01/2046  209,011 
 215,000  Duke Energy Corp. 3.95% 08/15/2047  202,257 
 450,000  Duke Energy Progress, LLC 4.15% 12/01/2044  462,299 
 500,000  Edison International 4.13% 03/15/2028  503,854 
 1,100,000  ITC Holdings Corp. 3.25% 06/30/2026  1,057,354 
 250,000  NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. 3.55% 05/01/2027  243,248 
 330,000  NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP(d) 4.50% 09/15/2027  312,263 
 655,000  The Southern Co. 2.45% 09/01/2018  654,334 
 1,000,000  Virginia Electric & Power Co. 3.50% 03/15/2027  988,798 
            4,714,528 
Electronics - 0.04%         
 265,000  Arrow Electronics, Inc. 3.88% 01/12/2028  256,788 
 525,000  Corning, Inc. 4.38% 11/15/2057  484,664 
 80,000  Jabil, Inc. 3.95% 01/12/2028  77,662 
            819,114 
Engineering & Construction - 0.02%         
 400,000  SBA Tower Trust(d) 3.17% 04/15/2022  396,320 
Entertainment - 0.02%         
 320,000  Eldorado Resorts, Inc. 6.00% 04/01/2025  326,400 
Food - 0.15%         
 310,000  B&G Foods, Inc. 5.25% 04/01/2025  289,462 
 130,000  USA LUX / JBS USA Finance, JBS Inc.(d) 6.75% 02/15/2028  124,963 
 500,000  Kraft Heinz Foods Co. 2.00% 07/02/2018  499,531 
 15,000  Kraft Heinz Foods Co. 2.80% 07/02/2020  14,902 
 320,000  Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(d) 5.75% 03/15/2025  311,600 
 320,000  Post Holdings, Inc.(d) 5.50% 03/01/2025  316,000 
 490,000  Smithfield Foods, Inc.(d) 4.25% 02/01/2027  485,590 
 515,000  Sysco Corp. 3.25% 07/15/2027  493,025 
 515,000  The Kroger Co. 3.40% 04/15/2022  512,624 
            3,047,697 
Forest Products & Paper - 0.03%         
 550,000  Georgia-Pacific, LLC(d) 3.60% 03/01/2025  553,508 
Gas - 0.01%         
 235,000  NGL Energy Partners LP / NGL Energy Finance Corp. 7.50% 11/01/2023  236,763 
Healthcare-Products - 0.07%         
 760,000  Becton Dickinson & Co. 2.89% 06/06/2022  737,895 
 260,000  Boston Scientific Corp. 4.00% 03/01/2028  260,286 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

  

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$315,000  Universal Hospital Services, Inc. 7.63% 08/15/2020 $318,937 
 180,000  Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 2.70% 04/01/2020  178,111 
            1,495,229 
Healthcare-Services - 0.06%         
 520,000  Anthem, Inc. 2.30% 07/15/2018  519,590 
 320,000  Centene Corp. 4.75% 01/15/2025  312,800 
 75,000  Polaris Intermediate Corp.(d)(i) 8.50% (9.25% PIK) 12/01/2022  76,688 
 250,000  Tenet Healthcare Corp. 8.13% 04/01/2022  261,563 
            1,170,641 
Holding Companies-Diversified - 0.01%         
 210,000  Petsmart, Inc.(d) 7.13% 03/15/2023  120,225 
Home Furnishings - 0.02%         
 320,000  Tempur Sealy International, Inc. 5.50% 06/15/2026  308,800 
Housewares - 0.02%         
 420,000  Newell Brands, Inc. 5.50% 04/01/2046  444,120 
Insurance - 0.16%         
 300,000  Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC / Alliant Holdings Co.- Issuer(d) 8.25% 08/01/2023  309,750 
 485,000  Athene Global Funding(d) 3.00% 07/01/2022  472,531 
 515,000  Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(d) 3.70% 06/22/2027  478,407 
 855,000  Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.(d) 6.50% 05/01/2042  1,078,210 
 475,000  New York Life Global Funding(d) 2.30% 06/10/2022  459,161 
 515,000  Nuveen Finance, LLC(d) 2.95% 11/01/2019  513,878 
            3,311,937 
Internet - 0.05%         
 510,000  eBay, Inc. 2.75% 01/30/2023  492,817 
 530,000  Expedia Group, Inc. 3.80% 02/15/2028  493,226 
            986,043 
Investment Companies - 0.13%         
 2,500,000  FS Investment Corp. 4.25% 01/15/2020  2,523,638 
Leisure Time - 0.04%         
 170,000  Constellation Merger Sub, Inc.(d) 8.50% 09/15/2025  165,325 
 260,000  Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. 3.70% 03/15/2028  249,566 
 330,000  Viking Cruises, Ltd.(d) 5.88% 09/15/2027  313,500 
            728,391 
Machinery-Construction & Mining -0.02%         
 295,000  Blueline Rental Finance Corp. / Blueline Rental, LLC(d) 9.25% 03/15/2024  317,031 
Media - 0.04%         
 280,000  Cengage Learning, Inc.(d) 9.50% 06/15/2024  216,300 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$605,000  Charter Communications Operating, LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital 4.91% 07/23/2025 $618,849 
            835,149 
Oil & Gas - 0.20%         
 515,000  Baker Hughes, a GE Co., LLC / Baker Hughes Co. - Obligor, Inc. 4.08% 12/15/2047  487,282 
 400,000  CNOOC Finance 2015 USA, LLC 3.50% 05/05/2025  387,065 
 510,000  EQT Corp. 3.90% 10/01/2027  489,406 
 155,000  Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(d) 5.63% 02/01/2026  146,669 
 310,000  Gulfport Energy Corp. 6.38% 05/15/2025  299,537 
 315,000  Hess Infrastructure Partners LP / Hess Infrastructure Partners
Finance Corp.(d)
5.63% 02/15/2026  311,062 
 185,000  Indigo Natural Resources, LLC(d) 6.88% 02/15/2026  175,288 
 190,000  Nabors Industries, Inc.(d) 5.75% 02/01/2025  179,550 
 263,000  Phillips 66 5.88% 05/01/2042  316,674 
 170,000  QEP Resources, Inc. 5.63% 03/01/2026  161,075 
 500,000  Reliance Holding USA, Inc.(f) 5.40% 02/14/2022  528,781 
 210,000  Sanchez Energy Corp. 6.13% 01/15/2023  154,219 
 160,000  Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp.(d) 5.50% 02/15/2026  154,800 
 150,000  USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.(d) 6.88% 04/01/2026  152,625 
            3,944,033 
Packaging & Containers - 0.02%         
 315,000  Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.(d) 6.88% 01/15/2025  312,441 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.06%         
 405,000  AbbVie, Inc. 4.70% 05/14/2045  418,533 
 500,000  CVS Health Corp. 5.05% 03/25/2048  526,882 
 275,000  NVA Holdings, Inc.(d) 6.88% 04/01/2026  277,750 
            1,223,165 
Pipelines - 0.13%         
 320,000  Cheniere Energy Partners LP(d) 5.25% 10/01/2025  316,400 
 505,000  Enable Midstream Partners LP 4.40% 03/15/2027  494,830 
 480,000  Energy Transfer LP 4.75% 01/15/2026  485,823 
 428,000  Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP 6.95% 01/15/2038  518,745 
 585,000  Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC 5.00% 03/15/2027  607,815 
 250,000  Partners LP/ ACMP Finance Williams Corp. 3.75% 06/15/2027  239,307 
            2,662,920 
REITS - 0.20%         
 800,000  American Tower Corp. 3.38% 10/15/2026  753,398 
 515,000  American Tower Corp. 3.60% 01/15/2028  489,617 
 500,000  Boston Properties LP 4.13% 05/15/2021  513,112 
 800,000  Crown Castle International Corp. 3.70% 06/15/2026  770,759 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$515,000  Crown Castle International Corp. 3.65% 09/01/2027 $491,332 
 400,000  Digital Realty Trust LP 3.70% 08/15/2027  385,943 
 323,000  ESH Hospitality, Inc.(d) 5.25% 05/01/2025  315,022 
 255,000  Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.(d) 5.88% 04/01/2024  254,044 
            3,973,227 
Retail - 0.01%         
 200,000  McDonald's Corp. 4.45% 03/01/2047  207,328 
 120,000  PetSmart, Inc.(d) 5.88% 06/01/2025  87,300 
            294,628 
Semiconductors - 0.01%         
 250,000  Applied Materials, Inc. 4.35% 04/01/2047  266,057 
Software - 0.09%            
 148,000  Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 3.63% 10/15/2020  149,925 
 285,000  Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc./Greeneden Lux 3 S.a.r.l/Greeneden US Holdings II, LLC(d) 10.00% 11/30/2024  317,062 
 480,000  Oracle Corp. 4.13% 05/15/2045  484,218 
 175,000  Riverbed Technology, Inc.(d) 8.88% 03/01/2023  166,906 
 330,000  S&P Global, Inc. 4.40% 02/15/2026  346,849 
 115,000  Solera, LLC / Solera Finance, Inc.(d) 10.50% 03/01/2024  128,513 
 220,000  Sophia LP / Sophia Finance, Inc.(d) 9.00% 09/30/2023  232,100 
            1,825,573 
Special Purpose Banks - 0.02%         
 325,000  CRC Escrow Issuer, LLC / CRC Finco, Inc.(d) 5.25% 10/15/2025  312,384 
Telecommunications - 0.13%         
 720,000  AT&T, Inc. 5.25% 03/01/2037  762,935 
 80,000  CB Escrow Corp.(d) 8.00% 10/15/2025  74,900 
 250,000  Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(d) 7.00% 07/15/2024  225,000 
 80,000  Frontier Communications Corp. 8.50% 04/15/2020  80,700 
 300,000  GTT Communications, Inc.(d) 7.88% 12/31/2024  302,250 
 315,000  Level 3 Financing, Inc. 5.38% 01/15/2024  307,717 
 80,000  Sprint Capital Corp. 6.88% 11/15/2028  74,900 
 160,000  Sprint Corp. 7.13% 06/15/2024  156,400 
 200,000  Sprint Spectrum Co., LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. II, LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. III, LLC(d) 4.74% 03/20/2025  201,500 
 515,000  Verizon Communications, Inc. 4.40% 11/01/2034  509,440 
            2,695,742 
Toys/Games/Hobbies - 0.01%         
 150,000  Hasbro, Inc. 3.50% 09/15/2027  140,680 
Transportation - 0.10%         
 465,000  Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC 4.55% 09/01/2044  501,259 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$420,000  CSX Corp. 3.80% 11/01/2046 $387,056 
 550,000  FedEx Corp. 4.75% 11/15/2045  575,756 
 500,000  Union Pacific Corp. 3.00% 04/15/2027  482,365 
            1,946,436 
Trucking & Leasing - 0.01%         
 245,000  Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp.(d) 4.20% 04/01/2027  247,273 
Waste & Environmental Services & Equipment - 0.02%         
 515,000  Republic Services, Inc. 3.38% 11/15/2027  497,928 
              
TOTAL U.S. CORPORATE BONDS         
(Cost $60,149,467)       59,246,867 
              
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES, SUPRANATIONALS AND FOREIGN AGENCIES - 0.33%
 500,000  Chile Government International Bond 3.13% 03/27/2025  491,250 
 600,000  Chile Government International Bond 3.13% 01/21/2026  588,600 
 400,000  Costa Rica Government International Bond(f) 10.00% 08/01/2020  448,300 
 400,000  Indonesia Government International Bond(f) 4.88% 05/05/2021  417,873 
 400,000  Israel Government International Bond 4.00% 06/30/2022  414,410 
 600,000  Israel Government International Bond 2.88% 03/16/2026  578,382 
 400,000  Malaysia Sovereign Sukuk Bhd International Bond(f) 3.04% 04/22/2025  392,852 
 250,000  Sukuk Global Bhd Malaysia International Bond(f) 3.18% 04/27/2026  244,941 
 200,000  Mexico Government International Bond 4.00% 10/02/2023  205,175 
 285,000  Mexico Government International Bond 4.15% 03/28/2027  288,491 
 675,000  Mexico Government International Bond 3.75% 01/11/2028  653,569 
 400,000  Panama Government International Bond 4.00% 09/22/2024  411,600 
 600,000  Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III International Bond(d) 4.15% 03/29/2027  594,750 
 200,000  Philippine Government International Bond 4.00% 01/15/2021  205,121 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments
 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$700,000  Philippine Government International Bond 4.20% 01/21/2024 $729,883 
              
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES, SUPRANATIONALS AND FOREIGN AGENCIES
(Cost $6,849,302)         6,665,197 
              
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS - 0.46%
    Adams Mill CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2014-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.50% 07/15/2026  500,746 
    AIMCO CLO         
 500,000  Series 2018-AA(d)(e) 2.55% - 3M US L 04/17/2031  500,000 
    Apidos CLO XII         
 500,000  Series 2018-12A(d)(e) 3M US L + 2.60% 04/15/2031  499,956 
    Apidos CLO XVIII         
 250,000  Series 2014-18A(d)(e) 3M US L + 5.20% 07/22/2026  251,035 
    Babson CLO, Ltd., 2015-I         
 500,000  Series 2018-IA(d)(e) 3M US L + 2.60% 01/20/2031  497,650 
    Barings CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2017-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.60% 07/18/2029  506,339 
    Barings CLO, Ltd. 2016-III         
 500,000  Series 2016-3A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.95% 01/15/2028  507,647 
    Betony CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2015-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.60% 04/15/2027  500,709 
    Birchwood Park CLO, Ltd.         
 250,000  Series 2014-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 6.40% 07/15/2026  250,329 
    BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2015-3A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.10% 10/20/2027  500,000 
 500,000  Series 2015-3A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.55% 10/20/2027  500,000 
 500,000  Series 2018-3A(d)(e) 2.60% - 3M US L 04/20/2031  500,000 
    Canyon Capital CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2017-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.60% 07/15/2030  506,641 
    Cook Parl CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2018-1A(d)(e) 2.60% -3M US L 04/17/2030  500,000 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    Dorchester Park CLO, Ltd.         
$250,000  Series 2015-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.20% 01/20/2027 $250,282 
 250,000  Series 2015-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.55% 01/20/2027  250,281 
    Dryden CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2018-57A(d)(e) 3M US L + 2.55% 05/15/2031  500,103 
    Madison Park Funding XIV CLO, Ltd.         
 250,000  Series 2014-14A(d)(e) 3M US L + 4.75% 07/20/2026  250,616 
    Stewart Park CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2018-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 2.60% 01/15/2030  497,994 
    THL Credit Wind River CLO, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2017-1A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.75% 04/18/2029  508,958 
    Voya CLO 2014-1, Ltd.         
 500,000  Series 2018-1A(d)(e) 2.80% -3M US L 04/18/2031  500,000 
              
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $9,154,326)          9,279,286 
              
NON-AGENCY COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS - 25.98%
    AASET, Ltd.         
 984,800  Series 2018-1(d) 3.84% 01/16/2038  981,144 
    Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust         
 652,586  Series 2005-1(e) 3.84% 05/25/2035  665,814 
 4,281,435  Series 2005-10(e) 3.81% 01/25/2036  3,808,221 
 590,305  Series 2005-7(e) 3.67% 10/25/2035  528,159 
    ALM XII, Ltd.         
             
 500,000  Series 2017-12A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.20% 04/16/2027  501,014 
    Alternative Loan Trust         
 379,341  Series 2005-20CB 5.50% 07/25/2035  364,395 
 141,999  Series 2005-54CB 5.50% 11/25/2035  126,005 
 7,309,138  Series 2005-69(e) 4.33% 12/25/2035  7,048,131 
 681,608  Series 2005-6CB 5.50% 04/25/2035  689,159 
 320,831  Series 2005-85CB(e) 21.63% - 1M US L 02/25/2036  373,534 
 1,519,198  Series 2005-85CB(e) 1M US L + 1.10% 02/25/2036  1,287,928 
 370,444  Series 2005-86CB 5.50% 02/25/2036  331,341 
 391,057  Series 2005-9CB(e) 1M US L + 0.50% 05/25/2035  354,710 

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

  

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$694,517  Series 2005-9CB(e) 5.05% - 1M US L 05/25/2035 $53,500 
 342,879  Series 2006-12CB(e) 1M US L + 5.75% 05/25/2036  280,978 
 1,660,533  Series 2006-15CB 6.50% 06/25/2036  1,307,421 
 215,549  Series 2006-30T1 6.25% 11/25/2036  193,608 
 170,603  Series 2006-32CB 5.50% 11/25/2036  145,667 
 354,067  Series 2006-36T2(e) 28.06% - 1M US L 12/25/2036  471,993 
 15,609,728  Series 2006-J7 6.25% 11/25/2036  12,804,317 
 1,338,170  Series 2007-19 6.00% 08/25/2037  1,099,635 
 4,806,681  Series 2007-20 6.25% 08/25/2047  4,083,423 
      1M US L +      
 1,343,294  Series 2007-23CB(e) 0.50% 09/25/2037  895,229 
 1,282,622  Series 2007-23CB(e) 6.50% - 1M US L 09/25/2037  248,211 
 7,781,109  Series 2007-HY2(e) 3.47% 03/25/2047  7,214,467 
    American Home Mortgage Investment Trust        
 11,486,018  Series 2006-1(e) 6M US L + 1.75% 12/25/2035  5,871,471 
 174,043  Series 2007-A(d)(j) 6.60% 01/25/2037  83,320 
    Atrium Hotel Portfolio Trust        
 515,000  Series 2017-ATRM(d)(e) 1M US L + 3.05% 11/15/2019  511,218 
    Atrium IX        
 500,000  Series 2017-9A(d)(e) 3M US L + 3.60% 05/28/2030  507,758 
    BAMLL Commercial Mortgage        
    Securities Trust        
 400,000  Series 2014-IP(d)(e) 2.72% 06/15/2028  398,026 
 17,000,000  Series 2015-200P(d)(e) 0.38% 04/14/2033  421,493 
    Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust        
 54,057  Series 2005-6 6.00% 07/25/2035  54,062 
 110,427  Series 2005-6 5.50% 07/25/2035  101,523 
    Banc of America Funding Corp.         
 413,964  Series 2008-R2(d) 6.00% 09/25/2037  428,376 
    Banc of America Funding Trust         
 3,000,000  Series 2005-B(e) 1M US L + 0.45% 04/20/2035  2,849,236 
 292,630  Series 2006-2 5.50% 03/25/2036  288,928 
 919,692  Series 2006-A(e) 3.63% 02/20/2036  890,239 
 6,960,395  Series 2007-4(e) 5.77% 05/25/2037  6,988,445 
 5,606,005  Series 2010-R5(d)(e) 6.00% 10/26/2037  5,247,419 
    BBCMS Mortgage Trust         
 4,101,493  Series 2017-C1(e) 1.52% 02/15/2050  413,484 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$512,000  Series 2018-TALL(d)(e) 1M US L + 0.722% 03/15/2037 $510,196 
    BCAP, LLC Trust         
 161,293  Series 2007-AA2(e) 7.50% 04/25/2037  154,224 
 104,650  Series 2007-AA2 6.00% 04/25/2037  90,515 
 2,636,350  Series 2009-RR1(d)(e) 6.00% 10/26/2036  2,642,846 
 6,931,052  Series 2010-RR6(d)(e) 6.00% 07/26/2036  5,438,934 
    Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust         
 1,480,086  Series 2004-11(e) 3.39% 11/25/2034  1,365,500 
 1,537,220  Series 2005-3(e) 3.45% 04/25/2035  1,447,862 
 11,170,909  Series 2006-3(e) 3.42% 05/25/2036  9,158,132 
 6,713,933  Series 2006-4(e) 3.54% 07/25/2036  6,250,794 
 1,403,552  Series 2006-6(e) 3.47% 11/25/2036  1,281,804 
    Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust         
 11,649,698  Series 2007-HE2(e) 1M US L + 0.23% 02/25/2037  10,141,353 
    Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust         
 208,155  Series 2005-HE3(e) 1M US L + 1.02% 03/25/2035  209,072 
 2,463,266  Series 2006-AC1(j) 6.25% 02/25/2036  1,961,112 
    BX Trust         
 192,000  Series 2017-SLCT(d)(e) 1M US L + 2.05% 07/15/2034  192,664 
 315,000  Series 2017-SLCT(d)(e) 1M US L + 3.15% 07/15/2034  316,975 
    CAL Funding III, Ltd.         
 991,667  Series 2018-1A(d) 3.96% 02/25/2043  1,001,295 
    Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust         
 2,563,228  Series 2006-NC4(e) 1M US L + 0.16% 10/25/2036  2,364,417 
    CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust         
 5,154,435  Series 2016-C3(e) 1.07% 12/10/2025  342,827 
 501,000  Series 2016-C3(d)(e) 3.05% 01/10/2048  379,768 
 486,000  Series 2016-C7 3.84% 12/10/2054  494,094 
    Chase Mortgage Finance Trust        
 5,383,449  Series 2007-S2 6.00% 03/25/2037  4,590,607 
 10,922,723  Series 2007-S2 6.00% 03/25/2037  9,358,053 
 593,041  Series 2007-S3 5.50% 05/25/2037  480,299 
    CHT 2017- COSMO Mortgage Trust        
 335,000  Series 2017-CSMO(d)(e) 1M US L + 3.00% 11/15/2019  337,719 
 178,000  Series 2017-CSMO(d)(e) 1M US L + 3.7412% 11/15/2019  179,508 

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments
 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    CIM Trust         
$12,000,000  Series 2016-1RR(e) 12.35% 07/26/2055 $11,823,967 
 12,000,000  Series 2016-2RR B2(e) 24.65% 02/27/2056  11,653,584 
 11,430,000  Series 2016-3RR B2(e) 12.29% 02/27/2056  12,414,415 
 12,000,000  Series 2016-3RR B2(d)(e) 8.33% 02/27/2056  11,585,395 
 4,556,421  Series 2017-6 A1(d)(e) 3.02% 06/25/2057  4,488,044 
    Citicorp Mortgage Securities Trust         
 909,355  Series 2007-1 6.00% 01/25/2037  912,601 
 10,771  Series 2007-2 5.50% 02/25/2037  10,785 
    Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust         
 3,935,814  Series 2014-GC25(e) 1.03% 10/10/2047  212,566 
 355,500  Series 2015-GC27(d)(e) 4.43% 01/10/2025  302,937 
 400,000  Series 2015-GC31(e) 4.06% 06/10/2025  383,526 
 420,000  Series 2015-GC35(e) 4.50% 11/10/2025  414,610 
 5,468,781  Series 2015-GC35(e) 0.89% 11/10/2048  247,425 
 488,000  Series 2016-P4 2.90% 07/10/2026  469,623 
 3,333,417  Series 2016-P4(e) 2.01% 07/10/2049  391,922 
 388,000  Series 2016-P6(e) 3.72% 12/10/2049  395,069 
 494,000  Series 2016-SMPLC D(d) 3.52% 09/10/2021  488,224 
    Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust         
 982,347  Series 2006-WF1(j) 4.98% 03/25/2036  718,293 
 1,427,993  Series 2007-OPX1(j) 6.33% 01/25/2037  1,015,142 
 1,233,497  Series 2008-AR4(d)(e) 3.76% 11/25/2038  1,241,602 
 1,361,135  Series 2008-AR4(d)(e) 3.86% 11/25/2038  1,397,067 
 880,992  Series 2010-8(d)(e) 6.00% 11/25/2036  879,011 
 2,654,823  Series 2010-8(d)(e) 6.00% 12/25/2036  2,631,309 
    CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust         
 772,973  Series 2007-A1 6.00% 01/25/2037  727,711 
 152,255  Series 2007-A1(e) 5.40% - 1M US L01/25/2037  14,924 
 252,715  Series 2007-A3(e) 5.40% - 1M US L03/25/2037  24,481 
 109,813  Series 2007-A3(e) 6.00% 03/25/2037  104,986 
 916,426  Series 2007-A4 5.75% 04/25/2037  870,990 
 798,739  Series 2007-A6 5.50% 06/25/2037  762,473 
    CLNS Trust         
      1M US L +      
 168,000  Series 2017-IKPR(d)(e) 3.15% 06/11/2032  168,622 
    1M US L +      
 168,000  Series 2017-IKPR(d)(e) 3.50% 06/11/2032  169,305 
    1M US L +      
 168,000  Series 2017-IKPR(d)(e) 4.50% 06/11/2032  169,638 
    COBALT CMBS Commercial Mortgage Trust         
 283,573  Series 2007-C2(e) 5.57% 04/15/2047  286,390 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    Coinstar Funding LLC         
$4,962,500  Series 2017-1A(d) 5.22% 04/25/2047 $5,102,745 
    Cold Storage Trust         
      1M US L +      
 301,000  Series 2017-ICE3(d)(e) 1.00% 04/15/2024  302,526 
      1M US L +      
 367,000  Series 2017-ICE3(d)(e) 1.35% 04/15/2024  369,019 
    Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through         
    Certificates         
 312,400  Series 2014-CR19(e) 4.72% 08/10/2047  314,224 
 400,000  Series 2014-CR20(e) 4.50% 11/10/2047  401,493 
 3,091,920  Series 2014-UBS4(d) 3.75% 08/10/2047  1,916,613 
 5,797,416  Series 2014-UBS4(d) 3.75% 08/10/2047  1,855,434 
 2,705,400  Series 2014-UBS4(d) 3.75% 08/10/2047  1,860,725 
 11,000  Series 2014-UBS4(d)(e)(k) 0.00% 08/10/2047  0 
 3,883,058  Series 2015-CR22(e) 0.99% 03/10/2025  173,173 
 475,000  Series 2015-CR25(e) 4.55% 08/10/2025  476,401 
 5,009,289  Series 2015-CR26(e) 1.04% 09/10/2025  276,905 
 419,000  Series 2015-LC23(e) 4.65% 10/10/2025  412,942 
 3,677,623  Series 2016-DC2(e) 1.06% 10/10/2025  221,355 
 249,000  Series 2016-DC2(e) 4.64% 02/10/2026  240,936 
    Commercial Mortgage Trust        
 659,000  Series 2012-CR4(d)(e) 4.58% 10/15/2045  389,553 
    Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage         
    Pass-Through Trust         
 3,321,967  Series 2005-HYB7(e) 3.30% 11/20/2035  3,046,561 
 75,871  Series 2005-J4 5.50% 11/25/2035  74,549 
 2,497,227  Series 2006-18 6.00% 12/25/2036  2,255,556 
 406,730  Series 2007-17 6.00% 10/25/2037  388,946 
 432,548  Series 2007-3 6.00% 04/25/2037  368,657 
 472,272  Series 2007-7 5.75% 06/25/2037  418,206 
    Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage         
    Securities Corp.         
 91,665  Series 2005-10 5.50% 11/25/2035  89,922 
 2,746,148  Series 2005-11 6.00% 12/25/2035  2,637,250 
 73,554  Series 2005-8 5.50% 08/25/2025  74,165 
 5,465,952  Series 2005-9 6.00% 10/25/2035  3,161,502 
    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital         
    Certificates         
 4,650,636  Series 2006-2 5.75% 03/25/2036  4,195,466 
    Credit-Based Asset Servicing &         
    Securitization LLC         
      1M US L +      
 13,920,037  Series 2007-CB6(d)(e) 0.22% 07/25/2037  9,381,900 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    CSAB Mortgage-Backed Trust         
$8,781,274  Series 2006-2(j) 5.70% 09/25/2036 $1,619,745 
 159,649  Series 2007-1(e) 5.90% 05/25/2037  77,574 
    CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust         
 5,856,419  Series 2015-C1(e) 0.94% 01/15/2025  270,074 
 419,000  Series 2015-C4(e) 4.58% 11/15/2025  419,137 
 5,932,902  Series 2017-C8(e) 1.26% 06/15/2050  454,739 
    CSMC 2018-RPL2 Trust         
 1,000,000  Series 2018-RPL2(d)(j) 4.03% 08/25/2062  1,007,500 
    CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust         
 230,196  Series 2006-1 6.00% 02/25/2036  174,597 
 50,326  Series 2006-4 5.50% 05/25/2021  47,353 
 891,984  Series 2006-5 6.25% 06/25/2036  458,146 
 120,457  Series 2006-9 6.00% 11/25/2036  94,278 
 2,549,951  Series 2007-1 6.00% 02/25/2037  2,322,156 
 14,177  Series 2007-2 5.00% 03/25/2037  14,087 
 597,345  Series 2007-3(e) 5.84% 04/25/2037  296,471 
 41,138  Series 2007-4 6.00% 06/25/2037  38,197 
 3,964,198  Series 2009-16R(d)(e) 6.00% 07/26/2037  3,947,430 
 1,078,135  Series 2010-7R(d)(e) 6.00% 04/26/2037  1,071,468 
 5,355,415  Series 2016-PR1(d)(j) 5.50% 07/25/2056  5,267,670 
    CSMC Trust         
      1M US L +      
 253,000  Series 2017-CHOP(d)(e) 1.90% 07/15/2032  253,704 
      1M US L +      
 253,000  Series 2017-CHOP(d)(e) 3.30% 07/15/2032  254,035 
      1M US L +      
 180,000  Series 2017-PFHP(d)(e) 6.15% 12/15/2020  176,403 
    CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates         
    Trust         
      1M US L +      
 2,600,000  Series 2005-14(e) 0.73% 04/25/2036  2,310,156 
    Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc.         
    Mortgage Loan Trust         
 402,737  Series 2005-6(e) 5.08% - 1M US L 12/25/2035  46,341 
      1M US L +      
 176,497  Series 2005-6(e) 1.40% 12/25/2035  141,542 
      1M US L +      
 151,925  Series 2007-1(e) 0.14% 08/25/2037  151,781 
    Deutsche Mortgage Securities, Inc.         
    Mortgage Loan Trust         
      12.12% - 1M US      
 198,194  Series 2006-PR1(d)(e) L 04/15/2036  182,739 
    Earnest Student Loan Program         
 35,000  Series 2016-D(d) 0.00% 01/25/2041  2,816,188 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust         
$85,085  Series 2005-FA6 5.50% 09/25/2035 $75,030 
 1,100,155  Series 2005-FA6 5.50% 09/25/2035  970,149 
 93,474  Series 2006-FA7 6.25% 12/25/2036  80,362 
 175,943  Series 2007-FA2 6.00% 04/25/2037  139,780 
    First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through         
    Trust         
 2,587,574  Series 2007-AR3(e) 3.47% 11/25/2037  2,442,171 
    Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured         
    Pass Through Certificates         
 3,606,404  Series 2016-K722(e) 1.31% 03/25/2023  190,230 
    GE Commercial Mortgage Corp.         
    Trust         
 489,000  Series 2007-C1(e) 5.61% 12/10/2049  493,584 
    GRACE Mortgage Trust         
 400,000  Series 2014-GRCE(d) 3.37% 06/10/2028  404,514 
    Great Wolf Trust         
      1M US L +      
 152,000  Series 2017-WOLF(d)(e) 2.10% 09/15/2034  152,911 
      1M US L +      
 235,000  Series 2017-WOLF(d)(e) 3.10% 09/15/2034  237,119 
      1M US L +      
 125,000  Series 2017-WOLF(d)(e) 4.07% 09/15/2034  126,267 
    GS Mortgage Securities Trust         
 305,488  Series 2011-GC3(d)(e) 0.67% 03/10/2021  4,955 
 2,342,845  Series 2011-GC5(d)(e) 1.35% 08/10/2044  83,809 
 1,331,000  Series 2014-GC26(d)(e) 4.51% 11/10/2047  1,159,865 
 7,379,564  Series 2015-GS1(e) 0.82% 11/10/2048  363,332 
 5,933,499  Series 2017-GS7(e) 1.14% 08/10/2050  481,393 
    GSAA Home Equity Trust         
 2,710,041  Series 2006-13(e) 6.04% 07/25/2036  1,565,442 
 616,390  Series 2006-18(j) 5.68% 11/25/2036  322,547 
 190,549  Series 2006-6(e) 5.69% 03/25/2036  98,500 
 1,026,376  Series 2007-2(j) 6.10% 03/25/2037  457,604 
    GSR Mortgage Loan Trust         
 547,187  Series 2005-AR4(e) 3.52% 07/25/2035  552,157 
 1,896,844  Series 2006-2F 5.25% 02/25/2036  1,531,539 
 1,076,111  Series 2007-2F 5.75% 02/25/2037  1,440,250 
 3,964,955  Series 2007-2F 6.00% 03/25/2037  3,582,630 
 1,718,635  Series 2007-AR2(e) 3.68% 05/25/2037  1,506,367 
    Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding, Ltd.         
      3M US L +      
 250,000  Series 2013-2A(d)(e) 2.70% 08/01/2025  250,310 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    Helios Issuer, LLC Series         
$1,426,189  Series 2017-1A(d) 4.94% 09/20/2049 $1,453,791 
    HSI Asset Loan Obligation Trust         
 68,006  Series 2007-2 5.50% 09/25/2037  65,498 
    IndyMac IMJA Mortgage Loan Trust         
 1,512,036  Series 2007-A1 6.00% 08/25/2037  1,271,259 
    IndyMac IMSC Mortgage Loan Trust         
 4,751,985  Series 2007-F2 6.50% 07/25/2037  3,110,428 
    IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust         
 3,096,442  Series 2005-AR31(e) 3.44% 01/25/2036  2,957,307 
 1,470,381  Series 2005-AR35(e) 3.38% 02/25/2036  1,262,125 
 3,938,327  Series 2006-AR25(e) 3.37% 09/25/2036  3,779,448 
    Invitation Homes         
      1M US L +      
 995,000  Series 2018-SFR1(d)(e) 1.25% 03/17/2037  1,003,193 
      1M US L +      
 650,000  Series 2018-SFR1(d)(e) 1.45% 03/17/2037  655,392 
    JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust         
 362,259  Series 2005-S1 6.00% 12/25/2035  351,172 
 20,199  Series 2006-S1 5.00% 02/25/2021  20,095 
 377,498  Series 2006-S3(j) 6.12% 08/25/2036  385,733 
    JP Morgan BB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust         
 400,000  Series 2014-C21(e) 4.66% 08/15/2047  401,191 
 388,000  Series 2014-C26(e) 4.42% 12/15/2024  382,583 
 627,390  Series 2015-C27(d)(e) 3.84% 02/15/2025  503,950 
 5,811,820  Series 2015-C28(e) 1.16% 03/15/2025  281,050 
 10,203,240  Series 2015-C30(e) 0.67% 07/15/2025  306,913 
 3,914,552  Series 2015-C31(e) 0.98% 08/15/2025  195,421 
 200,000  Series 2015-C32(e) 4.67% 10/15/2025  199,724 
 489,000  Series 2015-C33(e) 4.62% 11/15/2025  497,231 
 414,000  Series 2016-C1(e) 4.75% 02/15/2026  426,023 
    JP Morgan Chase Commercial         
    Mortgage Securities Corp.         
 155,100  Series 2006-LDP8(e) 0.53% 05/15/2045  2 
 154,554  Series 2006-LDP9 5.37% 05/15/2047  155,632 
 4,000,000  Series 2007-CH1(j) 4.96% 11/25/2036  3,940,844 
 154,699  Series 2007-LD11(e) 5.95% 06/15/2049  157,429 
 99,409  Series 2007-LDPX(e) 5.46% 01/15/2049  99,306 
 3,031,001  Series 2012-C8(e) 1.80% 10/15/2045  192,472 
 400,000  Series 2014-DSTY(d) 3.43% 06/10/2027  399,022 
 262,000  Series 2015-JP1(d)(e) 4.74% 01/15/2049  184,571 
 119,000  Series 2016-JP2(e) 3.79% 07/15/2026  114,398 
 155,000  Series 2016-JP2 3.46% 07/15/2026  149,946 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
      1M US L +      
$129,000  Series 2017-MAUI(d)(e) 1.25% 07/15/2034 $129,474 
      1M US L +      
 121,000  Series 2017-MAUI(d)(e) 1.95% 07/15/2034  121,715 
      1M US L +      
 107,000  Series 2017-MAUI(d)(e) 2.95% 07/15/2034  107,848 
      1M US L +      
 151,000  Series 2017-MAUI(d)(e) 3.75% 07/15/2034  152,489 
    JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition         
    Corp.         
 343,089  Series 2006-CH2(j) 5.46% 09/25/2029  284,714 
    JP Morgan Mortgage Trust         
 8,621,565  Series 2005-S3 6.50% 01/25/2036  7,432,512 
 219,278  Series 2007-S3 6.00% 08/25/2037  192,037 
 1,219,500  Series 2007-S3 6.00% 08/25/2037  1,073,615 
 3,514,385  Series 2015-3(d)(e) 3.50% 05/25/2045  3,497,361 
    JP Morgan Resecuritization Trust         
 1,824,313  Series 2011-1(d)(e) 6.00% 06/26/2037  1,738,801 
    Labrador Aviation Finance, Ltd.         
 11,588,542  Series 2016-1A(d) 5.68% 01/15/2042  11,584,590 
    LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust         
 306,326  Series 2006-C7(d)(e) 0.49% 11/15/2038  347 
 229,745  Series 2006-C7(d)(e) 0.49% 11/15/2038  260 
    LCM XIV LP         
      3M US L +      
 500,000  Series 2013-14A(d)(e) 3.50% 07/15/2025  500,709 
    Lehman Mortgage Trust         
 6,844,023  Series 2006-1(e) 5.49% 02/25/2036  6,871,245 
 735,941  Series 2006-6 5.50% 10/25/2036  663,772 
      1M US L +      
 3,911,425  Series 2006-7(e) 0.25% 11/25/2036  385,882 
 3,911,425  Series 2006-7(e) 7.75% - 1M US L11/25/2036  746,931 
      1M US L +      
 1,613,923  Series 2006-8(e) 0.42% 12/25/2036  850,874 
 1,613,923  Series 2006-8(e) 6.58% - 1M US L12/25/2036  356,831 
 914,436  Series 2007-10 6.00% 01/25/2038  970,234 
 380,579  Series 2007-10 6.50% 01/25/2038  287,505 
    Lehman XS Trust         
 169,969  Series 2006-5(j) 5.89% 04/25/2036  199,767 
    Master Asset Backed Securities Trust         
      1M US L +      
 18,178,696  Series 2006-NC3(e) 0.21% 10/25/2036  11,862,699 
    Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset         
    Trust         
 822,969  Series 2007-F1 6.00% 03/25/2037  372,085 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
   Morgan Stanley Bank of America      
    Merrill Lynch Trust         
$3,475,584  Series 2012-C5(d)(e) 1.48% 08/15/2045 $174,120 
 450,000  Series 2014-C19 4.00% 12/15/2024  432,525 
 380,000  Series 2015-C25(e) 4.53% 09/15/2025  386,579 
 600,000  Series 2015-C26(d) 3.06% 10/15/2025  483,700 
 350,000  Series 2015-C27(e) 4.53% 11/15/2025  334,592 
 502,000  Series 2015-C27(d)(e) 3.24% 11/15/2025  376,499 
 404,000  Series 2016-C32 3.72% 12/15/2049  410,559 
    Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust         
 116,498  Series 2007-HQ11(e) 5.51% 02/12/2044  116,386 
 3,387,543  Series 2011-C1(d)(e) 0.40% 09/15/2047  27,464 
 400,000  Series 2014-MP(d)(e) 3.69% 08/11/2021  397,781 
 6,854,625  Series 2015-UBS8(e) 0.95% 12/15/2025  380,443 
      1M US L +      
 426,000  Series 2015-XLF2(d)(e) 3.00% 08/15/2026  424,645 
 1,421,843  Series 2016-UB11 XA(e) 1.66% 08/15/2026  132,142 
      1M US L +      
 379,000  Series 2017-PRME(d)(e) 3.40% 02/15/2034  380,581 
    Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust         
 3,332,635  Series 2005-3AR(e) 3.36% 07/25/2035  3,123,625 
 230,633  Series 2006-11 6.00% 08/25/2036  193,035 
 1,225,259  Series 2006-7(e) 5.05% 06/25/2036  1,081,845 
 1,238,585  Series 2006-7 6.00% 06/25/2036  1,096,224 
 482,734  Series 2007-3XS(j) 5.70% 01/25/2047  286,777 
    Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust         
 394,150  Series 2011-R1(d)(e) 5.94% 02/26/2037  415,169 
    Mosaic Solar Loans         
 204,812  Series 2017-1A(d) 4.45% 06/20/2042  209,192 
    MSCG Trust         
 300,000  Series 2016-SNR(d) 5.21% 11/15/2034  300,963 
    Nationstar HECM Loan Trust         
 12,000,000  Series 2017-2A(d)(e) 3.97% 09/25/2027  11,963,568 
    Navient Private Education Refi Loan         
    Trust         
 500,000  Series 2018-A(d) 3.68% 11/17/2025  501,634 
    New Century Home Equity Loan         
    Trust         
      1M US L +      
 15,015,000  Series 2005-3(e) 0.70% 07/25/2035  13,951,914 
    Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp.         
    Alternative Loan Trust         
 1,478,485  Series 2005-AP3(e) 5.32% 08/25/2035  1,017,741 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate   Maturity Value
    Octagon Investment Partners XIV,         
    Ltd.         
      3M US L +      
$500,000  Series 2017-1A(d)(e) 4.00% 07/15/2029 $508,006 
    Octagon Investment Partners XVI,         
    Ltd.         
      3M US L +      
 500,000  Series 2013-1A(d)(e) 3.35% 07/17/2025  500,630 
      3M US L +      
 500,000  Series 2013-1A(d)(e) 4.50% 07/17/2025  492,836 
    Octagon Investment Partners XXII,         
    Ltd.         
      3M US L +      
 500,000  Series 2018-1A(d)(e) 5.45% 01/22/2030  497,867 
    OneMain Financial Issuance Trust         
 1,605,121  Series 2015-1A(d) 3.19% 03/18/2026  1,610,595 
    PFP, Ltd.         
      1M US L +      
 162,344  Series 2017-3(d)(e) 1.05% 01/14/2035  162,849 
      1M US L +      
 146,000  Series 2017-3(d)(e) 1.30% 01/14/2035  147,126 
      1M US L +      
 84,000  Series 2017-3(d)(e) 1.75% 01/14/2035  84,547 
      1M US L +      
 88,000  Series 2017-3(d)(e) 2.50% 01/14/2035  88,659 
    PHH Alternative Mortgage Trust         
 1,667,883  Series 2007-2 6.00% 05/25/2037  1,512,642 
    PR Mortgage Loan Trust         
 12,874,207  Series 2014-1(d)(e) 5.92% 10/25/2049  11,449,046 
    Prime Mortgage Trust         
 63,585  Series 2006-1 5.50% 06/25/2036  69,663 
 105,786  Series 2006-DR1(d) 5.50% 05/25/2035  77,318 
    RAIT Trust         
      1M US L +      
 391,659  Series 2017-FL7(d)(e) 0.95% 06/15/2025  392,121 
      1M US L +      
 111,000  Series 2017-FL7(d)(e) 1.30% 06/15/2025  111,051 
    RBSGC Structured Trust         
 266,305  Series 2008-B(d) 6.00% 06/25/2037  246,172 
    Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.         
 2,160,476  Series 2005-QS17 6.00% 12/25/2035  2,114,141 
      1M US L +      
 5,213,075  Series 2006-QA5(e) 0.22% 07/25/2036  3,583,767 
 3,286,485  Series 2006-QS10 6.50% 08/25/2036  3,091,917 
 1,219,282  Series 2006-QS4 6.00% 04/25/2036  1,125,721 
 1,077,456  Series 2006-QS6 6.00% 06/25/2036  993,372 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate   Maturity Value
$767,697  Series 2006-QS6 6.00% 06/25/2036 $707,786 
 339,575  Series 2006-QS7(e) 5.60% - 1M US L06/25/2036    42,439 
      1M US L +      
 113,192  Series 2006-QS7(e) 0.40% 06/25/2036  88,522 
 2,153,080  Series 2006-QS7 6.00% 06/25/2036  1,985,827 
      1M US L +      
 140,573  Series 2006-QS8(e) 0.45% 08/25/2036  107,054 
 421,719  Series 2006-QS8(e) 5.55% - 1M US L08/25/2036    49,548 
 2,893,368  Series 2007-QS3 6.50% 02/25/2037  2,633,608 
 87,727  Series 2007-QS6 6.25% 04/25/2037  84,609 
      55.00% - 1M US      
 12,360  Series 2007-QS6(e) L  04/25/2037  22,010 
 4,298,543  Series 2007-QS9 6.50% 07/25/2037  3,953,037 
 367,504  Series 2008-QR1 6.00% 08/25/2036  276,580 
    Residential Asset Securitization Trust         
 565,449  Series 2006-A1 6.00% 04/25/2036  484,169 
 1,177,942  Series 2006-A2 6.00% 01/25/2046  896,710 
 1,007,239  Series 2006-A6 6.50% 07/25/2036  577,634 
 5,248,164  Series 2006-A7CB 6.25% 07/25/2036  5,131,073 
 162,904  Series 2006-A8 6.50% 08/25/2036  98,514 
 468,187  Series 2006-A8 6.00% 08/25/2036  419,683 
 344,914  Series 2006-A8(e) 5.90% - 1M US L 08/25/2036  76,707 
 1,775,494  Series 2007-A1 6.00% 03/25/2037  1,267,028 
 2,689,446  Series 2007-A2 6.00% 04/25/2037  2,433,119 
 96,835  Series 2007-A6 6.00% 06/25/2037  88,487 
 2,982,754  Series 2007-A7 6.00% 07/25/2037  2,177,265 
 10,941,596  Series 2007-A8 6.00% 08/25/2037  8,993,089 
    Residential Funding Mortgage         
    Securities I Trust         
 1,295,398  Series 2006-S3 5.50% 03/25/2036  1,201,822 
 277,753  Series 2006-S6 6.00% 07/25/2036  272,772 
 1,968,209  Series 2006-S6 6.00% 07/25/2036  1,932,912 
 520,188  Series 2007-S3 6.00% 03/25/2037  497,479 
 405,969  Series 2007-S6 6.00% 06/25/2037  386,137 
    Sapphire Aviation Finance I, Ltd.         
 1,000,000  Series 2018-1A(d) 5.93% 03/15/2025  1,007,458 
    Sequoia Mortgage Trust         
 2,815,097  Series 2007-3(e) 3.53% 07/20/2037  2,717,886 
    SoFi Consumer Loan Program, LLC         
 147,718  Series 2017-2(d) 3.28% 02/25/2026  148,113 
    SoFi Professional Loan Program, LLC         
 300,000  Series 2017-D(d) 3.61% 09/25/2040  296,244 
    Springleaf Funding Trust         
 2,206,971  Series 2015-AA(d) 3.16% 05/15/2019  2,209,226 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

                 
Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity   Value 
     Sprite, Ltd.               
$490,400   Series 2017-1(d)   4.25%   12/15/2037   $481,394 
     Structured Adjustable Rate               
     Mortgage Loan Trust               
 1,134,414   Series 2005-15(e)   3.53%   07/25/2035    971,724 
     Structured Asset Securities Corp.               
         1M US L +          
 261,745   Series 2005-RF1(d)(e)   0.35%   03/25/2035    234,628 
 262,965   Series 2005-RF1(d)(e)   5.29%   03/25/2035    30,119 
     Suntrust Alternative Loan Trust               
 7,754,216   Series 2005-1F   6.50%   12/25/2035    7,471,563 
     Sutherland Commercial Mortgage               
     Loans, LLC               
 94,324   Series 2015-SBC4(d)   4.00%   06/25/2039    93,799 
     TAL Advantage, LLC               
 912,808   Series 17-1A   4.50%   04/20/2042    939,464 
     TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust               
 1,512,039   Series 2006-2   7.00%   07/25/2036    656,925 
     Textainer Marine Containers V, Ltd.               
 917,300   Series 2017-1A(d)   3.72%   05/20/2042    917,650 
     TRIP Rail Master Funding, LLC               
 447,054   Series 2017-1A(d)   2.71%   08/15/2047    442,320 
     UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust               
 513,000   Series 2017-C6(e)   4.45%   12/15/2050    512,165 
 511,000   Series 2018-C8(e)   4.71%   02/15/2051    509,720 
 6,204,000   Series 2018-C9(e)   1.07%   03/15/2051    445,602 
     Vantage Data Centers Issuer, LLC               
 749,375   Series 2018-1A(d)   4.07%   02/15/2023    757,122 
     VB-S1 Issuer, LLC               
 3,000,000   Series 2018-1A(d)   5.25%   02/15/2048    3,032,118 
     Velocity Commercial Capital Loan               
     Trust               
 5,764,977   Series 2017-2(d)(e)   3.07%   11/25/2047    5,730,393 
     Wachovia Bank Commercial               
     Mortgage Trust               
 104,767   Series 2006-C28(e)   5.63%   10/15/2048    105,987 
 74,134   Series 2006-C29(e)   0.16%   11/15/2048    1 
 214,230   Series 2007-C33(e)   6.01%   02/15/2051    219,961 
     Wachovia Mortgage Loan Trust, LLC               
     Series Trust               
 1,039,916   Series 2005-B(e)   3.75%   10/20/2035    1,020,288 
     Washington Mutual Alternative               
     Mortgage Pass-Through               
     Certificates               
 1,873,413   Series 2005-1   6.00%   03/25/2035    1,897,866 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity   Value 
$78,368   Series 2005-9   5.50%   11/25/2035   $69,320 
 607,808   Series 2006-5   6.00%   07/25/2036    503,042 
     Washington Mutual Asset-Backed               
     Certificates WMABS Trust               
         1M US L +          
 13,319,948   Series 2007-HE1(e)   0.17%   11/25/2036    6,282,094 
         1M US L +          
 12,974,751   Series 2007-HE2(e)   0.22%   02/25/2037    5,748,641 
     Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-               
     Through Certificates Trust               
 1,190,919   Series 2006-2   6.00%   03/25/2036    1,160,557 
     Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust               
         1M US L +          
 747,002   Series 2007-PA2(e)   0.43%   06/25/2037    628,953 
 747,002   Series 2007-PA2(e)   6.07% - 1M US L   06/25/2037    79,778 
 283,687   Series 2007-PA3   5.75%   07/25/2037    266,522 
 987,915   Series 2007-PA3   6.25%   07/25/2037    936,802 
 5,499,044   Series 2007-PA5   6.25%   11/25/2037    5,356,943 
     Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage               
     Trust               
 525,000   Series 2014-LC16(d)   3.94%   06/15/2024    433,312 
 6,026,376   Series 2015-C31(e)   1.09%   07/15/2025    365,706 
 420,000   Series 2015-C31(e)   4.61%   11/15/2025    426,889 
 340,000   Series 2015-LC22(e)   4.54%   09/15/2058    342,018 
 380,000   Series 2015-NXS3(e)   4.64%   09/15/2057    372,768 
 420,000   Series 2015-NXS4(e)   4.60%   12/15/2048    428,495 
     Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed               
     Securities Trust               
 1,739,794   Series 2005-12   5.50%   11/25/2035    1,774,116 
 494,194   Series 2006-11   6.00%   09/25/2036    477,285 
 71,027   Series 2006-2   5.75%   03/25/2036    70,031 
 193,861   Series 2006-2   5.50%   03/25/2036    196,167 
 610,623   Series 2007-13   6.00%   09/25/2037    615,589 
 680,672   Series 2007-14   6.00%   10/25/2037    675,107 
 587,619   Series 2007-2   6.00%   03/25/2037    587,147 
     WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust               
 2,381,049   Series 2012-C9(d)(e)   1.91%   11/15/2045    167,703 
 4,333,647   Series 2014-C21(e)   1.11%   08/15/2047    211,273 
 4,821,351   Series 2014-C22(e)   0.90%   09/15/2057    198,094 
                     
 TOTAL NON- AGENCY COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS               
 (Cost $507,943,614)             522,870,164 
                 
 U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES - 14.84%               
 6,246,654   U.S. Treasury Bonds   0.13%   04/15/2022    6,157,191 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity   Value 
$2,076,855   U.S. Treasury Bonds   0.38%   07/15/2027   $2,024,812 
 4,265,000   U.S. Treasury Bonds   2.75%   11/15/2042    4,109,439 
 3,650,000   U.S. Treasury Bonds   3.63%   08/15/2043    4,078,987 
 1,990,000   U.S. Treasury Bonds   3.38%   05/15/2044    2,136,250 
 6,080,000   U.S. Treasury Bonds   2.88%   08/15/2045    5,959,473 
 3,650,000   U.S. Treasury Bonds   2.88%   11/15/2046    3,572,611 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   0.75%   04/30/2018    7,495,162 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.00%   05/31/2018    7,491,444 
 8,000,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.38%   06/30/2018    7,991,555 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.38%   07/31/2018    7,489,408 
 345,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   0.75%   08/31/2018    343,396 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.50%   08/31/2018    7,488,207 
 8,000,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   0.75%   09/30/2018    7,953,827 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   0.75%   10/31/2018    7,447,691 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.38%   11/30/2018    7,468,263 
 8,000,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.25%   12/31/2018    7,952,149 
 6,130,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.13%   01/15/2019    6,084,264 
 116,879,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.13%   01/31/2019    115,957,148 
 6,330,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   0.75%   02/15/2019    6,256,360 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.50%   02/28/2019    7,459,069 
 7,500,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.50%   03/31/2019    7,454,145 
 5,070,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   2.00%   05/31/2021    5,003,593 
 5,780,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.13%   06/30/2021    5,544,430 
 5,250,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.25%   10/31/2021    5,031,216 
 5,130,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.75%   11/30/2021    4,999,043 
 5,080,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   2.00%   12/31/2021    4,989,680 
 920,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.88%   01/31/2022    899,075 
 6,180,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   1.88%   08/31/2024    5,893,578 
 5,170,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   2.13%   09/30/2024    5,000,610 
 5,655,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   2.25%   10/31/2024    5,508,102 
 5,525,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   2.25%   08/15/2027    5,294,478 
 10,490,000   U.S. Treasury Notes   2.25%   11/15/2027    10,042,353 
                     
 TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS AND NOTES               
 (Cost $300,252,892)             298,577,009 
                     
 MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.73%               
     Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,               
 33,700,000   Series A Revenue Bonds(g)   8.00%   07/01/2035    14,406,750 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity   Value 
     North Texas State Municipal Water               
     District Water System, Revenue               
$200,000   Bonds   5.00%   09/01/2035   $230,338 
                     
 TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS               
 (Cost $26,244,448)             14,637,088 
                     
U.S. GOVERNMENT / AGENCY MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 10.96%            
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.               
     Multifamily Structured Pass               
     Through Certificates               
 311,000   Series 2015-K050(e)   3.33%   08/25/2025    316,254 
 412,000   Series 2016-K053   3.00%   12/25/2025    407,738 
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.               
     Pool               
 352,599   Series Pool #G01840   5.00%   07/01/2035    380,287 
 133,528   Series Pool #G04817   5.00%   09/01/2038    143,937 
 5,354,483   Series Pool #GO8721   3.00%   09/01/2046    5,226,726 
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.               
     REMICS               
 1,675,739   Series 2003-2722(e)   9.89% - 1M US L   12/15/2033    1,816,203 
 321,635   Series 2005-R003   5.50%   10/15/2035    349,223 
 2,239,007   Series 2006-3244(e)   6.66% - 1M US L   11/15/2036    359,148 
 106,339   Series 2007-3261(e)   6.43% - 1M US L   01/15/2037    15,522 
 272,323   Series 2007-3262(e)   6.40% - 1M US L   01/15/2037    26,653 
 1,013,539   Series 2007-3301(e)   6.10% - 1M US L   04/15/2037    126,539 
 779,484   Series 2007-3303(e)   6.10% - 1M US L   04/15/2037    109,265 
 1,469,884   Series 2007-3303(e)   6.08% - 1M US L   04/15/2037    188,220 
 350,126   Series 2007-3382(e)   6.00% - 1M US L   11/15/2037    32,177 
 668,664   Series 2007-3384(e)   6.31% - 1M US L   08/15/2036    81,726 
 331,097   Series 2007-3384(e)   6.39% - 1M US L   11/15/2037    32,327 
 406,559   Series 2008-3417(e)   6.18% - 1M US L   02/15/2038    37,140 
 3,965,867   Series 2008-3419(e)   6.43% - 1M US L   02/15/2038    546,014 
 393,158   Series 2008-3423(e)   5.65% - 1M US L   03/15/2038    35,910 
 8,078,585   Series 2008-3423(e)   6.00% - 1M US L   03/15/2038    75,069 
 7,669,610   Series 2008-3435(e)   5.98% - 1M US L   04/15/2038    903,879 
 2,236,028   Series 2009-3510(e)   6.75% - 1M US L   02/15/2037    342,975 
 593,367   Series 2009-3523(e)   6.00% - 1M US L   04/15/2039    70,393 
 110,906   Series 2009-3524   3.86%   06/15/2038    111,696 
 27,867   Series 2009-3549(e)   5.80% - 1M US L   07/15/2039    2,845 
 1,449,909   Series 2009-3560(e)   6.40% - 1M US L   11/15/2036    189,571 
 524,518   Series 2010-3641   4.50%   03/15/2040    552,935 
 664,905   Series 2010-3726(e)   6.05% - 1M US L   09/15/2040    84,051 
 3,870,586   Series 2010-3728(e)   4.45% - 1M US L   09/15/2040    241,268 
 750,000   Series 2010-3779   3.50%   12/15/2030    765,421 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity   Value 
$211,776   Series 2010-3779   4.00%   12/15/2030   $220,728 
 503,594   Series 2010-3779   4.50%   12/15/2040    510,572 
 78,997   Series 2011-3786(e)   9.50% - 1M US L   01/15/2041    79,091 
 1,331,345   Series 2011-3795   4.00%   01/15/2041    1,372,827 
 69,882   Series 2011-3798(e)   9.50% - 1M US L   11/15/2040    71,185 
 600,000   Series 2011-3808   3.50%   02/15/2031    602,352 
 39,198   Series 2011-3809(e)   9.50% - 1M US L   02/15/2041    35,933 
 1,221,715   Series 2011-3815(e)   5.85% - 1M US L   02/15/2041    141,180 
 500,000   Series 2011-3824   3.50%   03/15/2031    514,174 
 654,996   Series 2011-3824(e)   7.10% - 1M US L   08/15/2036    114,029 
 798,480   Series 2011-3863   5.50%   08/15/2034    848,333 
 646,115   Series 2011-3864(e)   9.20% - 1M US L   05/15/2041    648,180 
 847,248   Series 2011-3871   5.50%   06/15/2041    940,788 
 872,264   Series 2011-3872(e)   5.95% - 1M US L   06/15/2041    110,535 
 1,952,537   Series 2011-3888   4.00%   07/15/2041    2,030,050 
 3,104,798   Series 2011-3894   4.50%   07/15/2041    3,213,327 
 2,777,719   Series 2011-3910   5.00%   08/15/2041    3,079,307 
 1,811,799   Series 2011-3924(e)   6.00% - 1M US L   09/15/2041    235,243 
 3,856,433   Series 2011-3924(e)   6.00% - 1M US L   09/15/2041    434,183 
 986,452   Series 2011-3925   3.00%   09/15/2021    34,595 
 5,441,947   Series 2012-3(e)   5.95% - 1M US L   02/25/2042    709,873 
 3,774,356   Series 2012-4057   4.00%   06/15/2042    3,955,220 
 9,718,102   Series 2013-4196(e)   5.40% - 1M US L   03/15/2043    8,230,455 
 10,133,543   Series 2013-4218   2.50%   02/15/2043    8,473,838 
 7,519,829   Series 2013-4239   0.00%   07/15/2043    5,175,701 
 4,513,726   Series 2014-4302(e)   6.15% - 1M US L   02/15/2044    652,961 
 4,494,216   Series 2014-4413   3.50%   11/15/2044    4,391,518 
 9,259,083   Series 2015-4427(e)   5.60% - 1M US L   07/15/2044    1,239,149 
 3,290,360   Series 2015-4434   3.00%   02/15/2045    2,993,622 
 3,240,136   Series 2015-4440   2.50%   02/15/2045    2,795,241 
 11,889,135   Series 2017-4686   4.00%   03/15/2047    12,551,356 
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.               
     Strips               
 3,328,709   Series 2017-358   3.00%   10/15/2047    3,266,179 
     Federal National Mortgage               
     Association ACES               
 413,000   Series 2016-M3   2.70%   02/25/2026    400,902 
     Federal National Mortgage               
     Association Pool               
 98,070   Series Pool #555743   5.00%   09/01/2033    105,932 
 120,547   Series Pool #735382   5.00%   04/01/2035    130,176 
 313,780   Series Pool #735383   5.00%   04/01/2035    338,887 
 217,483   Series Pool #735484   5.00%   05/01/2035    234,880 
 95,145   Series Pool #AH4437   4.00%   01/01/2041    97,298 
 3,456,841   Series Pool #AL9238   3.00%   10/01/2041    3,400,465 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate   Maturity   Value 
$3,716,387   Series Pool #AS4645  3.00%   03/01/2045   $3,638,456 
 4,328,803   Series Pool #AS7661  3.00%   08/01/2046    4,195,332 
 399,572   Series Pool #MA0264  4.50%   12/01/2029    419,801 
 6,536,760   Series Pool #MA2737  3.00%   09/01/2046    6,377,839 
 976,914   Series Pool #MA3894  4.00%   09/01/2031    1,017,253 
     Federal National Mortgage             
     Association REMICS             
 122,456   Series 2004-46(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   03/25/2034    10,910 
 374,224   Series 2006-101(e)  6.58% - 1M US L   10/25/2036    63,776 
 1,125,314   Series 2006-123(e)  6.32% - 1M US L   01/25/2037    171,863 
 5,282,146   Series 2006-92(e)  6.58% - 1M US L   10/25/2036    809,421 
 149,393   Series 2007-102(e)  6.40% - 1M US L   11/25/2037    20,435 
 102,779   Series 2007-108(e)  6.36% - 1M US L   12/25/2037    9,297 
 32,472   Series 2007-30(e)  6.11% - 1M US L   04/25/2037    3,930 
 487,045   Series 2007-38(e)  6.08% - 1M US L   05/25/2037    52,579 
 20,756   Series 2007-51(e)  6.10% - 1M US L   06/25/2037    2,091 
 75,832   Series 2007-53(e)  6.10% - 1M US L   06/25/2037    7,657 
 762,638   Series 2007-57(e)  6.62% - 1M US L   10/25/2036    108,480 
 229,578   Series 2007-68(e)  6.65% - 1M US L   07/25/2037    25,712 
 830,392   Series 2008-3(e)  6.46% - 1M US L   02/25/2038    109,825 
 379,471   Series 2008-56(e)  6.06% - 1M US L   07/25/2038    39,688 
 158,682   Series 2008-81  5.50%   09/25/2038    167,401 
 514,573   Series 2009-111  5.00%   01/25/2040    528,525 
 341,739   Series 2009-111(e)  6.25% - 1M US L   01/25/2040    36,233 
 1,651,334   Series 2009-12(e)  6.60% - 1M US L   03/25/2036    245,903 
 49,109   Series 2009-28(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   04/25/2037    4,834 
 505,785   Series 2009-41  4.50%   06/25/2039    523,516 
 182,646   Series 2009-42(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   06/25/2039    21,823 
 372,550   Series 2009-47(e)  6.10% - 1M US L   07/25/2039    35,945 
 247,267   Series 2009-62(e)  6.10% - 1M US L   08/25/2039    19,836 
 99,224   Series 2009-66(e)  5.80% - 1M US L   02/25/2038    11,317 
 103,680   Series 2009-68(e)  5.25% - 1M US L   09/25/2039    7,024 
        55.00% - 1M US          
 18,497   Series 2010-109(e)  L   10/25/2040    59,550 
 648,255   Series 2010-11(e)  4.80% - 1M US L   02/25/2040    46,316 
 102,461   Series 2010-111(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   10/25/2040    9,660 
 167,700   Series 2010-112  4.00%   10/25/2040    168,995 
 379,941   Series 2010-115(e)  6.60% - 1M US L   11/25/2039    44,291 
 2,730,956   Series 2010-115(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   10/25/2040    404,552 
 6,323,750   Series 2010-123(e)  6.05% - 1M US L   11/25/2040    998,619 
 1,047,783   Series 2010-15(e)  4.95% - 1M US L   03/25/2040    101,701 
 179,211   Series 2010-34(e)  4.93% - 1M US L   04/25/2040    16,155 
 101,063   Series 2010-4(e)  6.23% - 1M US L   02/25/2040    12,116 
        12.47% -1M US          
 137,015   Series 2010-58(e)  L   06/25/2040    142,808 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity   Value 
$3,198,165   Series 2010-75  4.50%   07/25/2040   $3,377,419 
 547,430   Series 2010-9(e)  4.75% - 1M US L   02/25/2040    37,659 
 101,847   Series 2010-9(e)  5.30% - 1M US L   02/25/2040    9,512 
 31,907   Series 2010-90(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   08/25/2040    3,674 
 500,000   Series 2011-16  3.50%   03/25/2031    509,283 
 2,428,698   Series 2011-2  4.00%   02/25/2041    2,514,213 
 1,000,000   Series 2011-25  3.00%   04/25/2026    1,006,373 
 500,000   Series 2011-29  3.50%   04/25/2031    499,186 
 332,644   Series 2011-48(e)  9.20% - 1M US L   06/25/2041    320,446 
 762,962   Series 2011-5(e)  6.40% - 1M US L   11/25/2040    63,632 
 12,851,223   Series 2011-51(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   06/25/2041    1,549,536 
 1,595,630   Series 2011-58(e)  6.55% - 1M US L   07/25/2041    263,108 
 5,174,815   Series 2012-106(e)  6.16% - 1M US L   10/25/2042    772,043 
 1,194,654   Series 2012-124(e)  7.79% - 1M US L   11/25/2042    1,107,471 
 9,795,601   Series 2012-128(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   11/25/2042    7,965,171 
 9,895,185   Series 2012-20  3.50%   03/25/2042    9,839,555 
 454,016   Series 2012-29(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   04/25/2042    46,539 
 1,208,238   Series 2012-32  5.00%   04/25/2042    264,420 
 5,129,676   Series 2012-65(e)  5.98% - 1M US L   06/25/2042    730,385 
 5,337,724   Series 2012-92  3.50%   08/25/2042    5,303,219 
 3,458,558   Series 2013-19(e)  5.40% - 1M US L   03/25/2043    2,896,671 
 9,646,208   Series 2013-51(e)  5.40% - 1M US L   04/25/2043    8,317,218 
 10,857,485   Series 2014-50(e)  6.20% - 1M US L   08/25/2044    1,566,902 
 5,889,421   Series 2014-73(e)  6.20% - 1M US L   11/25/2044    957,283 
 2,967,727   Series 2015-59  3.00%   06/25/2041    2,948,116 
 9,765,742   Series 2015-79  3.00%   11/25/2045    8,897,333 
 2,534,298   Series 2015-9  3.00%   01/25/2045    2,522,456 
 7,316,850   Series 2016-72  3.00%   10/25/2046    6,635,415 
 12,818,593   Series 2016-72  3.00%   10/25/2046    11,425,134 
 4,000,000   Series 2018-21  0.00%   04/25/2048    3,177,500 
     Government National Mortgage             
     Association             
 81,089   Series 2004-83(e)  6.08% - 1M US L   10/20/2034    9,883 
 70,142   Series 2008-6(e)  6.46% - 1M US L   02/20/2038    9,468 
 66,011   Series 2008-67(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   08/20/2038    9,024 
 1,038,046   Series 2008-69(e)  7.63% - 1M US L   08/20/2038    176,217 
 85,977   Series 2009-10(e)  6.65% - 1M US L   02/16/2039    14,199 
 1,359,310   Series 2009-35  4.50%   05/20/2039    1,434,530 
 5,240,568   Series 2009-58(e)  6.25% - 1M US L   06/20/2039    553,435 
 74,778   Series 2009-6(e)  5.95% - 1M US L   02/20/2038    8,749 
 2,643,835   Series 2009-75  5.00%   09/20/2039    2,793,373 
 6,381,175   Series 2010-121(e)  6.00% - 1M US L   09/20/2040    831,516 
 4,035,494   Series 2010-26(e)  6.25% - 1M US L   02/20/2040    614,160 
 9,320,187   Series 2010-35(e)  5.68% - 1M US L   03/20/2040    1,124,468 
 108,992   Series 2010-61(e)  6.55% -1M US L   09/20/2039    13,102 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description   Rate   Maturity   Value 
$258,267    Series 2010-98(e)   5.77%   03/20/2039   $26,126 
 1,946,619    Series 2011-45   4.50%   03/20/2041    2,010,590 
 920,412    Series 2011-69   0.00%   05/20/2041    739,064 
 2,603,405    Series 2011-71   4.50%   02/20/2041    2,711,236 
 1,733,817    Series 2011-71(e)   5.40% - 1M US L   05/20/2041    194,026 
 544,214    Series 2011-72(e)   6.15% - 1M US L   05/20/2041    69,146 
 2,780,806    Series 2011-89(e)   5.45% - 1M US L   06/20/2041    306,282 
 640,674    Series 2012-105(e)   6.20% - 1M US L   01/20/2041    40,064 
 7,294,735    Series 2013-102(e)   6.15% - 1M US L   03/20/2043    949,510 
 8,154,815    Series 2013-113(e)   6.25% - 1M US L   03/20/2043    933,765 
 10,115,232    Series 2013-122(e)   6.10% - 1M US L   08/16/2043    1,500,843 
 6,000,908    Series 2013-148(e)   5.68% - 1M US L   10/16/2043    770,955 
 11,060,213    Series 2013-186(e)   6.25% - 1M US L   02/16/2043    1,274,637 
 7,029,551    Series 2014-156(e)   6.25% - 1M US L   10/20/2044    1,009,324 
 13,474,668    Series 2014-3(e)   6.10% - 1M US L   01/20/2044    2,061,684 
 14,179,030    Series 2014-4(e)   6.10% - 1M US L   01/16/2044    1,974,414 
 9,836,024    Series 2014-5(e)   6.15% - 1M US L   07/20/2043    1,133,978 
 8,267,588    Series 2014-95(e)   6.25% -1M US L   06/16/2044    1,154,892 
                     
 TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT / AGENCY MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES          
 (Cost $293,676,864)            220,622,374 

 

Shares/Description          Value 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 8.60%               
Money Market Fund               
169,538,155 State Street Institutional Trust (7 Day Yield 1.49%)         169,538,155 
U.S. Treasury               
1,430,000 United States Treasury Bills(h)(l)   0.67%   06/07/2018    1,425,657 
2,020,000 United States Treasury Bills(h)(l)   1.60%   09/06/2018    2,003,723 
              3,429,380 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS               
(Cost $172,968,042)             172,967,535 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.48%               
(Cost $2,097,500,044)             2,001,809,787 
CASH SEGREGATED AT CUSTODIAN FOR TOTAL RETURN SWAP               
CONTRACTS - 0.02%             400,000 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES   -0.50%        10,070,461 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%            $2,012,280,248 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Schedule of Investments

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Libor Rates:

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 1.88%

3M  US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 2.31%

6M  US L - 6 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 2.45%

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

(b)Affiliated company. See Note 9 to Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)Security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.

(d)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees and may normally be sold to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. Total fair value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $192,308,315, which represents approximately 9.56% of net assets as ofMarch 31, 2018.

(e)Variable rate investment. Interest rates reset periodically. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at March 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated the description above. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

(f)Securities were 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 securities 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. These securities have been deemed liquid under procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of March 31, 2018, the aggregate fair value of those securities was $16,280,188, representing 0.81% of net assets.

(g)Security is currently in default.

(h)Issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
(i)Pay-in-kind securities - Rate paid in-kind is shown in parenthesis.

(j)Step bond. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at March 31, 2018.

(k)Security does not have a market value or rate. Security will not be entitled to distributions in respect of principal or interest other than excess interest paid with respect to the mortgage loans.

(l)Rate shown represents the bond equivalent yield to maturity at date of purchase.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund Schedule of Investments
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description     Value  
CLOSED-END FUNDS - 11.46%        
  74,539   BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. $ 789,368  
  32,560   Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund   423,931  
  18,412   Invesco High Income Trust II     255,374  
  71,585   Invesco Senior Income Trust     314,974  
  1,946   Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. 25,084  
  18,041   NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund     414,582  
  188,676   Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund     1,498,087  
  27,384   Prudential Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc.     380,090  
  45,558   Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund, Inc.   661,958  
  74,121   Western Asset Global High Income Fund, Inc.   697,479  
  294,108   Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc.   1,414,660  
         
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS        
(Cost $7,224,956)     6,875,587  
               
COMMON STOCKS - 0.02%        
  3,002   Ultra Petroleum Corp.(a)     12,518  
         
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS        
(Cost $51,695)     12,518  
               
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.15%        
  11   Ditech Holding Corp., 0.000%(a)(b)(c)     12,100  
  75   Sequa Corp., 7.000%(a)(d)(e)     75,000  
         
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS        
(Cost $94,004)     87,100  

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
BANK LOANS - 61.01%(f)          
Canada - 0.72%          
$78,800  GFL Environmental, Inc., Initial Term Loan  3M US L + 2.75%, 1.00% Floor  09/29/2023   79,259 
                
 144,931  Hudson's Bay Company, Initial Term Loan  1M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor  09/30/2022   140,161 
                
 98,792  New Red Finance, Inc. (aka Burger King/Tim Hortons), Term B-3 Loan  3M US L + 2.25%, 2.00% Floor  02/16/2024   98,977 
                
 114,319  Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Series F Tranche B Term Loan  1M US L + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor  04/01/2022   115,654 
              434,051 
Denmark - 1.33%           
                
 364,560  Faerch Plast Group A/S, Second Lien  Term Loan  3M EUR L + 4.50%, 0.50% Floor  08/23/2024   514,036 
                

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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    March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
   Nets A/S (Evergood 4 APS), First Lien          
$229,305  Term B1E Loan  1M EUR L + 3.25%  02/06/2025  $282,026 
              796,062 
France - 3.03%              
    Cerba Healthcare (Newco SAB Bidco           
 300,000  SASU), First Lien Term Loan  3M EUR L + 3.00%  04/22/2024   365,446 
    Ceva Sante Animale S.A. (Financiere           
 235,000  Top Mendel), First Lien Term B Loan  3M EUR L + 3.00%  06/30/2021   289,834 
    Financiere Labeyrie Fine Foods, Facility           
 130,000  B1 Loan  3M EUR L + 4.25%  05/23/2023   160,992 
    Generale de Sante, Facility B1A Term  3M EUR L +        
 144,380  Loan  3.125%  10/03/2022   179,207 
    Oberthur Technologies Holding S.A.S.           
    (fka OT Frencho 1 SAS), Facility B           
 245,000  Term Loan  3M EUR L + 3.75%  01/10/2024   297,540 
    SFR Group S.A. (Ypso France SAS), Term           
 198,500  B11 Loan  3M US L + 2.75%  07/31/2025   192,700 
    Verallia Packaging S.A.S. (fka Horizon           
 273,545  Holdings III), Facility B Loan  6M EUR L + 2.75%  10/31/2022   334,989 
              1,820,708 
Germany - 1.83%           
    A&O Hotels and Hostels Holding AG           
 190,000  Term B Loan  3M EUR L + 3.75%  01/31/2025   235,539 
 120,000  Befesa SA, First Lien Term B Loan  6M EUR L + 2.75%  11/21/2022   148,727 
       3M EUR L +        
    Coherent Holding GmbH, Euro Term  2.25%, 0.75%        
 110,785  Loan  Floor  11/07/2023   137,349 
 170,000  CTC AcquiCo GmbH, Term Loan  3M US L + 3.25%  11/30/2024   170,160 
    Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH,           
 101,078  Initial Euro Term Loan  3M EUR L + 2.50%  07/25/2024   125,211 
 230,000  Tele Columbus AG, Facility A Loan  6M EUR L + 3.00%  10/15/2024   283,023 
              1,100,009 
Great Britain - 4.45%           
    Belmond Interfin, Ltd. (fka Orient-           
    Express Hotels Interfin, Ltd.), Euro           
 99,500  Term Loan  1M EUR L + 3.00%  07/03/2024   123,272 
 400,000  EG Group, Ltd., Facility B Term Loan(g)  L + 4.75%  02/07/2025   559,492 
 410,000  Financiere Verdi II S.A.S., Term Loan  3M US L + 4.75%  07/21/2023   577,460 
    Froneri International PLC, Facility B3           
 130,000  Term Loan  1M US L + 3.25%  01/31/2025   183,188 
       1M EUR L +        
    Ineos Finance PLC, First Lien Term B  2.00%, 0.50%        
 310,000  Loan  Floor  04/01/2024   380,837 
    LGC Science Holdings, Ltd. (fka Figaro           
 250,000  Bidco, Ltd.), Facility Term B-3 Loan  1M US L + 3.50%  03/08/2023   250,782 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

              
Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
    Onex Eagle Acquisition Company, Ltd.,           
$155,000  Facility B Tranche 2 Term Loan  6M EUR L + 4.25%  03/12/2022  $187,621 
    Richmond UK Holdco, Ltd., Facility B           
 155,402  Term Loan  1M US L + 4.25%  03/03/2024   216,304 
    Shilton Bidco, Ltd., Facility B1 Term           
 155,000  Loan  3M EUR L + 3.25%  07/12/2024   190,323 
              2,669,279 
Ireland - 0.44%          
    Fintrax Group Holdings, Ltd., Term Loan           
 210,000  B  3M EUR L + 4.00%  12/18/2024   260,656 
                
Luxembourg - 3.67%           
 149,625  Altice Financing S.A., Term Loan  3M US L + 2.75%  01/31/2026   147,382 
    Auris Luxembourg III S.a.r.l. (aka           
    Siemens Audiology), Facility B7 Term  3M US L + 3.00%,        
 281,320  Loan  1.00% Floor  01/17/2022   283,649 
 190,000  CCP Lux Holding S.a.r.l., Term Loan(g)  E + 3.75%  02/07/2025   234,114 
    Formula One Management, Ltd.,           
 351,544  Facility B3 Term Loan  1M US L + 2.50%  02/01/2024   351,324 
 300,000  Invent Farma, First Lien Term B Loan  1M EUR L + 3.75%  08/24/2023   364,292 
    SIG Combibloc Holdings S.C.A. (fka           
    Onex Wizard Acquisition Company II           
 199,487  S.C.A.), Repriced Euro Term Loan  1M EUR L + 3.25%  03/11/2022   246,415 
    Signode Industrial Group Lux S.A.  1M EUR L +        
    (Signode Industrial Group U.S., Inc.),  2.75%, 1.00%        
 106,150  Initial Euro Term Loan  Floor  05/01/2021   130,940 
    Telenet International Finance S.a.r.l.,           
 360,000  Term Loan  6M EUR L + 2.75%  12/15/2027   445,831 
              2,203,947 
Netherlands - 5.04%           
    Diamond (BC) BV, Initial Euro Term           
 220,000  Loan  2M EUR L + 3.25%  09/06/2024   269,621 
 44,888  Diamond (BC) BV, Initial Term Loan  2M US L + 3.00%  09/06/2024   44,878 
 360,000  Fugue Finance BV, Initial Term Loan  3M EUR L + 3.25%  09/02/2024   442,471 
    Jacobs Douwe Egberts International BV  3M EUR L +        
    (fka Charger OpCo BV), Term B-5  2.00%, 0.75%        
 35,017  EUR Loan  Floor  07/04/2022   43,364 
    Jacobs Douwe Egberts International BV           
    (fka Charger OpCo BV), Term B-5           
 75,000  USD Loan  3M US L + 2.25%  07/04/2022   75,390 
    MacDermid Agricultural Solutions  1M EUR L +        
    Holdings BV, Euro Tranche C-5 Term  2.75%, 0.75%        
 385,685  Loan  Floor  06/07/2023   477,303 
    Mediq BV (fka Media NV), Facility B3           
 226,565  Loan  3M EUR L + 4.50%  02/28/2022   273,800 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
       3M EUR L +        
    NEP Europe Finco BV, First Lien Euro  3.00%, 0.75%        
$218,900  Term Loan  Floor  01/03/2024  $270,694 
    Peer Holdings III BV, Facility B Term           
 283,418  Loan  3M EUR L + 3.50%  03/08/2025   347,518 
 350,000  Refresco Group NV, Term B Loan(g)  3M US L + 3.25%  12/13/2024   430,568 
    Sigma Holdco BV (aka Flora Foods),           
 250,000  Term B Loan(g)  L + 4.00%  03/07/2025   347,988 
              3,023,595 
Spain - 0.37%           
    Ufinet Telecom Holdings S.L.U. (fka           
    Livister Investments S.L.U.), Facility B           
 180,000  Term Loan Retired  3M EUR L + 3.50%  06/30/2023   222,473 
                
                
Sweden - 2.07%          
    Diaverum Holding S.a.r.l. (fka Velox           
 220,000  Bidco S.a.r.l.), Facility B Term Loan  6M EUR L + 3.25%  07/04/2024   267,893 
 370,000  Unilabs Diagnostics AB, Term B Loan  6M EUR L + 3.00%  04/19/2024   451,236 
 430,000  Verisure Holding AB, Facility B1E Loan  3M EUR L + 3.00%  10/21/2022   525,353 
              1,244,482 
United States - 38.06%           
 250,000  Access CIG, LLC, First Lien Term B Loan  3M US L + 3.75%  02/27/2025   253,125 
    Acuity Specialty Products, Inc. (aka Zep,  3M US L + 4.00%,        
 341,385  Inc.), First Lien Term Loan  1.00% Floor  08/12/2024   343,801 
    ADMI Corp. (aka Aspen Dental), Initial  1M US L + 3.75%,        
 98,731  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  04/29/2022   99,225 
    Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc., Term           
 198,986  Loan  1M US L + 3.25%  04/28/2022   200,077 
    A-L Parent, LLC (aka Learfield           
    Communications), First Lien Term  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 79,000  Loan  1.00% Floor  12/01/2023   79,889 
    Allnex (Luxembourg) & Cy S.C.A. (fka Al           
    Chem & Cy S.C.A.), Tranche B-2 Term3M US L + 3.25%,           
 98,747  Loan  0.75% Floor  09/13/2023   99,549 
    Alphabet Holding Company, Inc. (aka           
    Nature's Bounty), First Lien Initial           
 99,500  Term Loan  1M US L + 3.50%  09/26/2024   92,983 
    Altice U.S. Finance I Corp., Refinancing           
 99,500  Term Loan  1M US L + 2.25%  07/28/2025   99,488 
    American Builders & Contractors  1M US L + 2.50%,        
 103,950  Supply Co., Inc., Term B-1 Loan  0.75% Floor  10/31/2023   104,325 
    American Renal Holdings, Inc., Term B           
 247,424  Loan  1M US L + 3.25%  06/21/2024   247,965 
    American Rock Salt Co., LLC, First Lien           
 250,000  Term Loan(g)  L + 3.75%  03/21/2025   251,719 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
    Applied Systems, Inc., First Lien Term B  3M US L + 3.25%,        
$149,250  Loan  1.00% Floor  09/19/2024  $150,516 
    Aramark Services, Inc., First Lien Term           
 249,375  B2 Loan  1M US L + 2.00%  03/11/2025   251,401 
       1M US L + 3.00%,        
 99,750  Ascend Learning, LLC, Term B Loan  1.00% Floor  07/12/2024   100,171 
    Asurion, LLC (fka Asurion Corp.),           
 176,105  Amendment No. 14 Term Loan  1M US L + 2.75%  08/04/2022   177,357 
    Atlantic Broadband Finance, LLC, Term           
 150,000  Loan  1M US L + 2.375%  01/03/2025   150,302 
    Avantor Performance Materials           
    Holdings, Inc., Covenant Lite Term  1M US L + 4.00%,        
 249,375  Loan  1.00% Floor  11/21/2024   252,310 
       3M US L + 4.00%,        
 149,625  Badger Finance, LLC, Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  09/30/2024   150,560 
       1M US L + 5.00%,        
 363,175  Bass Pro Group, LLC, Initial Term Loan  0.75% Floor  09/25/2024   360,224 
    BCP Renaissance Parent, LLC, Term B  3M US L + 4.00%,        
 200,000  Loan  1.00% Floor  10/31/2024   201,250 
    BCPE Eagle Buyer, LLC, Initial First Lien  1M US L + 4.25%,        
 170,545  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  03/18/2024   168,663 
    Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., Initial           
 200,000  Term Loan  1M US L + 2.25%  01/02/2025   201,304 
    Belron Finance U.S., LLC, Initial Term B           
 149,625  Loan  3M US L + 2.50%  11/07/2024   150,622 
    Berry Global, Inc., (fka Berry Plastics           
 100,000  Corp.), Term O Loan  1M US L + 2.00%  02/08/2020   100,526 
    Berry Global, Inc., (fka Berry Plastics           
 100,000  Corp.), Term P Loan  1M US L + 2.00%  01/06/2021   100,539 
    Big River Steel, LLC, Closing Date Term  3M US L + 5.00%,        
 99,500  Loan  1.00% Floor  08/23/2023   101,117 
    Boyd Gaming Corp., Refinancing Term           
 91,906  B Loan  1W US L + 2.50%  09/15/2023   92,486 
    Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.,           
    Inc. (fka Harrah's Operating Co.,           
 128,678  Inc.), Term Loan  1M US L + 2.50%  10/07/2024   129,602 
    Caesars Resort Collection, LLC (fka           
    Caesars Growth Properties Holdings,           
 250,000  LLC), Term B Loan  1M US L + 2.75%  12/23/2024   251,945 
    Camelot U.S. Acquisition 1 Co. (aka           
    Thomson Reuters Intellectual  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 78,806  Property & Science), New Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/03/2023   79,390 
    Canyon Valor Companies, Inc. (fka           
    GTCR Valor Companies, Inc.), First           
 149,250  Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan  1M US L + 3.25%  06/16/2023   150,836 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
    Canyon Valor Companies, Inc. (fka           
    GTCR Valor Companies, Inc.), Initial           
$129,675  Euro Term Loan  1M EUR L + 3.50%  06/16/2023  $160,606 
    Caraustar Industries, Inc., Refinancing  3M US L + 5.50%,        
 99,000  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  03/14/2022   99,645 
    Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. (fka  1M EUR L +        
    Cardinal Health 409, Inc.), Euro Term  1.75%, 1.00%        
 193,004  Loan  Floor  05/20/2024   239,361 
    Cengage Learning, Inc., Refinancing  1M US L + 4.25%,        
 221,608  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  06/07/2023   202,544 
 300,000  CenturyLink, Inc., Initial Term B Loan  1M US L + 2.75%  01/31/2025   295,594 
    Charter Communications Operating           
 250,000  LLC, First Lien Term B Loan  1M US L + 2.00%  04/13/2025   251,210 
    CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. (fka CHG           
    Buyer Corp.), First Lien New Term           
 149,625  Loan  3M US L + 3.00%  06/07/2023   150,935 
    Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Tranche B Term  1M US L + 3.75%,        
 200,000  Loan  1.00% Floor  10/02/2024   201,833 
       1M US L + 2.50%,        
 76,423  CityCenter Holdings LLC, Term B Loan  0.75% Floor  04/18/2024   76,843 
    Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc.,  1M US L + 3.00%,        
 297,229  Shortfall Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/24/2022   287,444 
    CSC Holdings, LLC (fka CSC Holdings,           
    Inc. (Cablevision)), Incremental Term           
 250,000  Loan  1M US L + 2.50%  01/25/2026   250,353 
    Culligan NewCo, Ltd., Tranche B-1 First  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 39,600  Lien Term Loan  1.00% Floor  12/13/2023   39,810 
    CWGS Group LLC (aka Camping World,           
 250,000  Inc.), Term Loan(g)  L + 2.75%  11/23/2023   250,990 
    Cypress Intermediate Holdings III, Inc.           
    (fka Jaguar Holding, Inc.), First Lien  1M US L + 3.00%,        
 198,500  Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  04/29/2024   199,440 
    Digicert Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term  3M US L + 4.75%,        
 236,000  Loan  1.00% Floor  10/31/2024   238,975 
 150,000  EG America LLC, Term B Loan(g)  L + 4.00%  02/07/2025   149,850 
    Element Materials Technology Group  3M US L + 3.50%,        
 99,750  U.S. Holdings, Inc., Term B2 Loan  1.00% Floor  06/28/2024   100,560 
       1M US L + 7.00%,        
 71,329  Emmis Operating Co., Term Loan  1.00% Floor  04/18/2019   69,545 
    Encompass Digital Media, Inc., First  3M US L + 4.50%,        
 434,250  Lien Tranche B Term Loan  1.00% Floor  06/06/2021   426,651 
    Encompass Digital Media, Inc., Second  3M US L + 7.75%,        
 150,000  Lien Tranche B Term Loan  1.00% Floor  06/06/2022   126,000 
    Envision Healthcare Corp. (fka           
    Emergency Medical Corp.), Initial  1M US L + 3.00%,        
 290,770  Term Loan  0.75% Floor  12/01/2023   292,333 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
    ESH Hospitality, Inc., Repriced Term           
$141,208  Loan  1M US L + 2.25%  08/30/2023  $142,236 
    Examworks Group, Inc. (fka Gold  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 98,750  Merger Co., Inc.), Term B-1 Loan  1.00% Floor  07/27/2023   99,602 
    Explorer Holdings, Inc., Initial Term  3M US L + 3.75%,        
 99,495  Loan  1.00% Floor  05/02/2023   100,428 
    Freedom Mortgage Corp., Initial Term  1M US L + 4.75%,        
 97,500  Loan  1.00% Floor  02/23/2022   98,719 
       1M US L + 2.25%,        
 163,150  GCI Holdings, Inc., New Term B Loan  0.75% Floor  02/02/2022   163,864 
    Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company,           
    LLC, Amendment No.1 First Lien  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 54,315  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/30/2023   54,730 
    Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC (GD           
    Finance Co., Inc.), Tranche B-1 Term           
 99,143  Loan  1M US L + 2.25%  02/15/2024   99,521 
    GOBP Holdings, Inc., First Lien  3M US L + 3.50%,        
 158,670  Incremental Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/21/2021   159,694 
    Golden Nugget, Inc. (aka Landry's, Inc.),           
 237,464  Initial Term B Loan  2M US L + 3.25%  10/04/2023   239,854 
    Greeneden U.S. Holdings I, LLC (aka           
    Genesys Telecommunications           
    Laboratories, Tranche B-3 Dollar           
 164,322  Term Loan  3M US L + 3.50%  12/01/2023   165,465 
    Hanjin International (aka Wilshire           
 150,000  Grand Center), Term B Loan  3M US L + 2.50%  10/19/2020   150,845 
 217,228  HD Supply, Inc., Term B-3 Loan  3M US L + 2.25%  08/13/2021   218,857 
    Henry Holdings, Inc. (fka HNC Holdings,           
 199,495  Inc.), Initial Term Loan  1M US L + 4.00%  10/05/2023   202,550 
    HUB International, Ltd., Initial Term  3M US L + 3.00%,        
 498,711  Loan  1.00% Floor  10/02/2020   501,898 
    Ineos U.S. Finance, LLC, First Lien Term           
 99,750  B Loan  1M US L + 2.00%  04/01/2024   100,161 
 190,000  Infor (U.S.), Inc., (fka Lawson Software)  3M EUR L + 2.25%  02/01/2022   234,260 
       3M US L + 4.50%,        
 74,250  Innoviva, Inc., Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  08/18/2022   74,993 
    International Car Wash Group, Ltd.,  3M US L + 3.50%,        
 250,000  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/03/2024   251,016 
    Intrawest Resort Holdings, Inc., Term  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 149,625  B1 Loan  1.00% Floor  07/31/2024   150,654 
    Jaguar Holding Co. I, LLC (fka Jaguar  3M US L + 2.75%,        
 669,541  Holding Co. I), Term Loan  1.00% Floor  08/18/2022   672,644 
    JBS USA Lux S.A. (fka JBS USA, LLC),  3M US L + 2.50%,        
 247,500  Initial Term Loan  0.75% Floor  10/30/2022   247,114 
    Lifetime Fitness, Inc., Refinancing Term  3M US L + 2.75%,        
 271,809  Loan  1.00% Floor  06/10/2022   272,658 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description  Rate  Maturity  Value 
    Mayfield Agency Borrower, Inc.           
    (Mayfield WarrantyCo Borrower,           
$150,000  Inc.), First Lien Term B Loan  1M US L + 4.50%  02/28/2025  $151,313 
 298,500  Mcafee, LLC, Term B Loan  1M US L + 4.50%  09/30/2024   301,951 
    MH Sub I, LLC (Micro Holding Corp.),           
    Amendment No.2 First Lien Initial           
 136,625  Term Loan  1M US L + 3.75%  09/13/2024   136,857 
    Michaels Stores, Inc., New  1M US L + 2.75%,        
 161,956  Replacement Term B-1 Loan  3.00% Floor  01/30/2023   162,908 
    Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien           
 150,000  Initial Term Loan  1M US L + 3.25%  11/29/2024   150,225 
    Monitronics International, Inc., Term B-  3M US L + 5.50%,        
 64,188  2 Loan  1.00% Floor  09/30/2022   62,663 
       1M US L + 3.50%,        
 100,000  MRC Global (U.S.), Inc., Term B Loan  1.00% Floor  09/20/2024   101,032 
 96,214  MTL Publishing, LLC, Term B-6 Loan  3M US L + 2.25%  08/20/2023   96,627 
 200,000  Multi-Color Corp., Term B Loan  1M US L + 2.25%  10/31/2024   201,167 
    Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Other  1M US L + 3.25%,        
 333,836  Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/25/2020   289,366 
    NVA Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term B-3           
 250,000  Loan  3M US L + 2.75%  02/02/2025   250,729 
    Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.,  1M US L + 4.25%,        
 100,000  First Lien Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  10/12/2024   101,250 
       3M US L + 4.50%,        
 99,000  Onvoy, LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  02/10/2024   95,782 
       1M US L + 3.25%,        
 99,224  Optiv, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  02/01/2024   95,999 
       US L + 4.25%,        
 46,907  OSG Bulk Ships, Inc. Initial Term Loan  1.00% 3M Floor  08/05/2019   45,265 
    Playa Resorts Holding BV, Initial Term  3M US L + 3.25%,        
 99,250  Loan  1.00% Floor  04/29/2024   99,945 
       3M US L + 3.75%,        
 249,449  Playcore, Inc., First Lien Term Loan  1.00% Floor  09/30/2024   251,008 
    Post Holdings, Inc., Series A           
 198,500  Incremental Term Loan  1M US L + 2.00%  05/24/2024   199,071 
    ProAmpac PG Borrower, LLC, First Lien  1M US L + 3.50%,        
 64,188  Initial Term Loan  1.00% Floor  11/20/2023   64,813 
    Quikrete Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial           
 173,077  Term Loan  1M US L + 2.75%  11/15/2023   174,021 
    Red Ventures, LLC (New Imagitias, Inc.),           
 119,325  First Lien Term Loan  1M US L + 4.00%  11/08/2024   120,531 
    Ring Container Technologies Group,           
 199,500  LLC, First Lien Term Loan  1M US L + 2.75%  10/31/2024   200,280 
 97,591  RPI Finance Trust, Initial Term B-6 Loan  3M US L + 2.00%  03/27/2023   98,165 
    Scientific Games International, Inc.,           
 150,000  Initial Term B-5 Loan  2M US L + 2.75%  08/14/2024   150,716 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., 1M US L + 4.50%,      
$149,625  Term Loan 1.00% Floor 11/01/2024 $151,636 
    Sedgwick Claims Management Services, 3M US L + 5.75%,      
 250,000  Inc., Second Lien Term Loan 1.00% Floor 02/28/2022  251,687 
    ServiceMaster Company, LLC, Tranche        
 172,813  C Term Loan 1M US L + 2.50% 11/08/2023  173,739 
 100,000  Shutterfly, Inc., Delay Draw Term Loan 3M US L + 2.50% 08/19/2024  100,579 
    SIG Combibloc Holdings S.C.A. (fka        
    Onex Wizard Acquisition Company II 1M US L + 2.75%,      
 109,311  S.C.A.), Initial Euro Term Loan 1.00% Floor 03/11/2022  110,071 
    SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., 2018        
 250,000  Refinancing Term Loan L + 3.00% 02/05/2024  251,406 
      3M EUR L +      
    Solenis International LP, Tranche C 4.00%, 1.00%      
 197,000  Term Loan Floor 07/31/2021  243,459 
 265,000  Solera, LLC, First Lien Term B Loan(g) E + 3.25% 03/03/2023  327,336 
    SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., Term        
 500,000  B-3 Loan(g) L + 2.50% 02/28/2025  502,995 
      3M US L + 4.00%,      
 149,625  Staples, Inc., Closing Date Term Loan 1.00% Floor 09/12/2024  148,484 
    Strategic Materials Holdings Corp., First        
 150,000  Lien Initial Term Loan 3M US L + 3.75% 11/01/2024  151,125 
    Team Health Holdings, Inc., Initial Term 1M US L + 2.75%,      
 99,250  Loan 1.00% Floor 02/06/2024  95,156 
    TerraForm Power Operating, LLC, Term        
 149,625  Loan 1M US L + 2.75% 11/08/2022  150,678 
    Toys "R" U.S. Property Co. I, LLC, Initial 1M US L + 5.00%,      
 40,538  Term Loan 1.00% Floor 08/21/2019  33,733 
    Trans Union, LLC, Replacement Term B-        
 107,246  3 Loan 1M US L + 2.00% 04/10/2023  107,699 
    Transdigm, Inc. New Tranche E Term        
 446,808  Loan 1M US L + 2.75% 05/14/2022  448,483 
    Traverse Midstream Partners, LLC, 3M US L + 4.00%,      
 180,000  Advance Term Loan 1.00% Floor 09/27/2024  181,265 
    Tronox Finance, LLC (Tronox Blocked        
    Borrower, LLC), Initial Dollar Term        
 200,000  Loan 3M US L + 3.00% 09/23/2024  202,000 
    U.S. Renal Care, Inc., First Lien Initial 3M US L + 4.25%,      
 171,063  Term Loan 1.00% Floor 12/30/2022  172,060 
    Univision Communications, 2017 1M US L + 2.75%,      
 98,659  Replacement Term Loan 1.00% Floor 03/15/2024  97,231 
    UPC Financing Partnership, Facility AR        
 215,000  Term Loan 1M US L + 2.50% 01/15/2026  215,845 
    Utex Industries, Inc., First Lien Initial 1M US L + 4.00%,      
 149,575  Term Loan 1.00% Floor 05/21/2021  147,082 
    Vantiv, LLC (fka Fifth Third Processing        
 250,000  Solutions, LLC), Term B Loan 1M US L + 2.00% 08/09/2024  251,608 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
      3M EUR L +      
      4.50%, 1.00%      
$129,025  Veritas U.S., Inc. Euro Term B Loan Floor 01/27/2023 $159,419 
    Vestcom Parent Holdings, Inc., L/C 1M US L + 4.00%,      
 36,722  Collateralized Loan 1.00% Floor 12/19/2023  36,997 
    Welbilt, Inc. (fka Manitowoc 1M US L + 2.75%,      
 167,180  Foodservice, Inc.), Term B Loan 1.00% Floor 03/03/2023  168,642 
    Windstream Services, LLC (fka        
    Windstream Corp.), Tranche B-6 1M US L + 4.00%,      
 230,010  Term Loan 0.75% Floor 03/29/2021  221,864 
    Wrangler Buyer Corp. (aka Waste        
    Industries USA, Inc.), Initial Term        
 149,625  Loan 1M US L + 3.00% 09/27/2024  150,640 
 149,700  YI, LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan 3M US L + 4.00% 11/07/2024  150,449 
    York Risk Services Holding Corp., Term 1M US L + 3.75%,      
 134,271  Loan 1.00% Floor 10/01/2021  131,821 
           22,842,425 
             
TOTAL BANK LOANS        
(Cost $35,699,149)      36,617,687 

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
HIGH YIELD DEBT- 29.83%      
Canada - 1.14%      
$40,000  Baytex Energy Corp.(h) 5.13% 06/01/2021  37,600 
 60,000  Cascades, Inc.(h) 5.50% 07/15/2022  60,675 
 6,000  Cascades, Inc.(h) 5.75% 07/15/2023  6,120 
 25,000  First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.(h) 7.25% 05/15/2022  25,125 
 20,000  First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.(h) 7.25% 04/01/2023  19,750 
 50,000  goeasy, Ltd.(h) 7.88% 11/01/2022  53,735 
 80,000  Open Text Corp.(h) 5.63% 01/15/2023  83,300 
 15,000  Open Text Corp.(h) 5.88% 06/01/2026  15,464 
 35,000  Precision Drilling Corp. 7.75% 12/15/2023  36,531 
 10,000  Precision Drilling Corp.(h) 7.13% 01/15/2026  9,925 
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,         
 210,000  Inc.(h) 5.63% 12/01/2021  201,338 
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,         
 20,000  Inc.(h) 6.50% 03/15/2022  20,725 
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,         
 50,000  Inc.(h) 5.88% 05/15/2023  44,562 
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,         
 70,000  Inc.(h) 5.50% 11/01/2025  68,408 
            683,258 
Cayman Islands - 0.26%         
 125,000  UPCB Finance IV, Ltd.(i) 4.00% 01/15/2027  158,890 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
France - 1.04%      
$110,000  Crown European Holdings SA 2.63% 09/30/2024 $136,106 
 290,000  SFR Group SA(i) 5.63% 05/15/2024  362,876 
 100,000  SPCM SA(i) 2.88% 06/15/2023  125,307 
            624,289 
Germany - 0.70%         
 120,000  IHO Verwaltungs GmbH(i)(j) 3.25% (4.00%) 09/15/2023  152,180 
    Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG /         
 205,000  Unitymedia NRW GmbH(i) 4.00% 01/15/2025  266,481 
            418,661 
Great Britain - 1.10%         
 150,000  Arqiva Broadcast Finance PLC(i) 9.50% 03/31/2020  222,162 
 5,000  Ensco PLC 4.50% 10/01/2024  4,037 
 50,000  Ensco PLC 7.75% 02/01/2026  46,000 
 5,000  Ensco PLC 5.75% 10/01/2044  3,438 
 200,000  Inmarsat Finance PLC(h) 6.50% 10/01/2024  203,500 
 110,000  TA MFG., Ltd.(i) 3.63% 04/15/2023  137,929 
 45,000  Tronox Finance PLC(h) 5.75% 10/01/2025  43,875 
            660,941 
Ireland - 0.84%           
    James Hardie International Finance         
 50,000  DAC(h) 4.75% 01/15/2025  49,250 
 25,000  Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.(h) 5.25% 08/15/2022  24,586 
 30,000  Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.(h) 4.50% 03/15/2023  28,500 
 55,000  Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.(h) 5.50% 02/15/2024  53,488 
    Virgin Media Receivables Financing         
 250,000  Notes I DAC(i) 5.50% 09/15/2024  345,294 
            501,118 
Italy - 1.13%         
 110,000  LKQ Italia Bondco SpA(h) 3.88% 04/01/2024  143,034 
 280,000  Telecom Italia SpA(h) 5.30% 05/30/2024  285,950 
 230,000  Wind Tre SpA(h) 3.13% 01/20/2025  250,127 
            679,111 
Jersey - 0.76%         
 150,000  AA Bond Co., Ltd.(h) 5.50% 07/31/2022  193,036 
 100,000  CPUK Finance, Ltd.(i) 4.25% 08/28/2022  141,634 
 100,000  LHC3 PLC(h)(j) 4.13% (9.00%) 08/15/2024  124,122 
            458,792 
Luxembourg - 1.78%         
 105,000  Altice Luxembourg SA(i) 6.25% 02/15/2025  120,218 
 90,000  ArcelorMittal 6.13% 06/01/2025  98,325 
 150,000  Ard Finance SA Argid(j) 6.63% (7.375%) 09/15/2023  195,180 
 90,000  Dana Financing Luxembourg S.a.r.l(h) 5.75% 04/15/2025  91,912 
    Hanesbrands Finance Luxembourg         
 125,000  S.C.A.(h) 3.50% 06/15/2024  161,933 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$110,000  Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA(h) 8.00% 02/15/2024 $115,913 
 100,000  SES SA(b)(f) 4.63% 12/31/2049  128,198 
 35,000  Telecom Italia Capital SA 6.38% 11/15/2033  38,150 
 90,000  Telenet Finance VI Luxembourg S.C.A.(i) 4.88% 07/15/2027  119,904 
            1,069,733 
              
Netherlands - 0.56%         
 100,000  Diamond BC BV(h) 5.63% 08/15/2025  118,437 
 175,000  Ziggo Bond Finance BV(i) 4.63% 01/15/2025  217,205 
            335,642 
          
Spain - 0.49%         
 135,000  Grifols SA(h) 3.20% 05/01/2025  167,795 
 100,000  Grifols SA(i) 3.20% 05/01/2025  124,293 
            292,088 
Sweden - 0.61%         
 205,000  Intrum Justitia AB(i) 3.13% 07/15/2024  244,638 
 100,000  Verisure Midholding AB(h) 5.75% 12/01/2023  121,927 
            366,565 
              
United States - 19.42%         
 65,000  Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. 5.13% 07/01/2022  65,325 
 70,000  Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. 5.63% 02/15/2023  71,225 
 10,000  Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. 6.50% 03/01/2024  10,450 
 45,000  ACCO Brands Corp.(h) 5.25% 12/15/2024  45,337 
 50,000  AES Corp. 4.50% 03/15/2023  50,972 
 70,000  AES Corp. 6.00% 05/15/2026  74,025 
    Albertsons Cos., LLC / Safeway, Inc. /         
    New Albertson's, Inc. / Albertson's,         
 45,000  LLC 6.63% 06/15/2024  40,556 
    Albertsons Cos., LLC / Safeway, Inc. /         
    New Albertson's, Inc. / Albertson's,         
 65,000  LLC 5.75% 03/15/2025  55,757 
    AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas         
 80,000  Finance Corp. 5.63% 05/20/2024  79,900 
    AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas         
 30,000  Finance Corp. 5.50% 05/20/2025  29,100 
 135,000  Amsurg Corp. 5.63% 07/15/2022  136,282 
 20,000  Antero Resources Corp. 5.38% 11/01/2021  20,425 
 10,000  Antero Resources Corp. 5.13% 12/01/2022  10,125 
 20,000  Antero Resources Corp. 5.63% 06/01/2023  20,500 
    Ascent Resources Utica Holdings, LLC /         
 65,000  ARU Finance Corp.(h) 10.00% 04/01/2022  70,525 
 10,000  Ashtead Capital, Inc.(h) 5.63% 10/01/2024  10,450 
 20,000  Ashtead Capital, Inc.(h) 4.13% 08/15/2025  19,225 
 115,000  Axalta Coating Systems(i) 4.25% 08/15/2024  149,773 
 5,000  B&G Foods, Inc. 4.63% 06/01/2021  4,975 
 100,000  B&G Foods, Inc. 5.25% 04/01/2025  93,375 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$45,000  BMC East, LLC(h) 5.50% 10/01/2024 $45,112 
 30,000  Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.(h) 5.13% 05/01/2025  29,325 
 85,000  Boyd Gaming Corp. 6.38% 04/01/2026  89,205 
 25,000  Building Materials Corp. of America(h) 5.38% 11/15/2024  25,437 
    Cardtronics, Inc. / Cardtronics USA,         
 30,000  Inc.(h) 5.50% 05/01/2025  28,425 
 55,000  Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 6.25% 04/15/2023  55,275 
    CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings         
 45,000  Capital Corp.(h) 5.13% 05/01/2023  45,169 
    CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings         
 25,000  Capital Corp.(h) 5.88% 04/01/2024  25,500 
    CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings         
 75,000  Capital Corp.(h) 5.00% 02/01/2028  70,687 
 25,000  Centene Corp. 6.13% 02/15/2024  26,080 
 65,000  CenturyLink, Inc. 5.63% 04/01/2025  58,987 
    Change Healthcare Holdings, LLC /         
 80,000  Change Healthcare Finance, Inc.(h) 5.75% 03/01/2025  79,624 
 40,000  Chemours Co. 5.38% 05/15/2027  40,200 
 60,000  Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC 7.00% 06/30/2024  66,600 
 10,000  Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC 5.13% 06/30/2027  9,962 
 50,000  Chesapeake Energy Corp. 5.38% 06/15/2021  48,875 
 65,000  Chesapeake Energy Corp.(h) 8.00% 01/15/2025  63,050 
 20,000  CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. 5.13% 08/01/2021  18,700 
 75,000  CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. 6.88% 02/01/2022  43,781 
 65,000  CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. 6.25% 03/31/2023  60,206 
 65,000  Churchill Downs, Inc.(h) 4.75% 01/15/2028  61,587 
 35,000  CIT Group, Inc. 4.13% 03/09/2021  35,262 
 190,000  CITGO Petroleum Corp.(h) 6.25% 08/15/2022  189,287 
 65,000  CommScope Technologies LLC(h) 5.00% 03/15/2027  61,912 
 45,000  CommScope, Inc.(h) 5.50% 06/15/2024  46,125 
 10,000  CoreCivic, Inc. 5.00% 10/15/2022  10,175 
 60,000  CoreCivic, Inc. 4.63% 05/01/2023  59,850 
 100,000  Cott Corp.(i) 5.50% 07/01/2024  131,187 
 95,000  Covanta Holding Corp. 6.38% 10/01/2022  96,900 
 10,000  Covanta Holding Corp. 5.88% 07/01/2025  9,725 
    CrownRock LP / CrownRock Finance,         
 40,000  Inc.(h) 5.63% 10/15/2025  39,700 
 115,000  CSC Holdings, LLC(h) 5.50% 04/15/2027  110,400 
 75,000  DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. 5.13% 07/15/2024  73,360 
 5,000  DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. 5.00% 05/01/2025  4,845 
 85,000  DBP Holding Corp.(h) 7.75% 10/15/2020  44,625 
 35,000  DISH DBS Corp. 5.88% 07/15/2022  33,556 
 5,000  DISH DBS Corp. 5.88% 11/15/2024  4,475 
 35,000  DISH DBS Corp. 7.75% 07/01/2026  33,075 
 45,000  DISH DBS Corp. 5.00% 03/15/2023  40,781 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$27,846  Ditech Holding Corp.(j) 7.20% (9.00%) 12/31/2024 $23,217 
 55,000  Dynegy, Inc. 6.75% 11/01/2019  56,100 
 85,000  Eldorado Resorts, Inc. 6.00% 04/01/2025  86,700 
    Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER         
 45,000  Finance, Inc.(h) 5.50% 01/30/2026  44,887 
    Endo Dac / Endo Finance, LLC / Endo         
 5,000  Finco, Inc.(h) 6.00% 07/15/2023  3,800 
 50,000  Endo Finance, LLC(h) 5.75% 01/15/2022  41,250 
 80,000  Energy Transfer Equity LP 7.50% 10/15/2020  86,350 
 5,000  Energy Transfer Equity LP 5.88% 01/15/2024  5,175 
 70,000  EnerSys(h) 5.00% 04/30/2023  71,400 
 125,000  Equinix, Inc. 2.88% 02/01/2026  146,727 
 90,000  ESH Hospitality, Inc.(h) 5.25% 05/01/2025  87,777 
 50,000  Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(h) 7.38% 05/15/2024  52,500 
 20,000  FBM Finance, Inc.(h) 8.25% 08/15/2021  21,000 
 45,000  First Data Corp.(h) 7.00% 12/01/2023  47,419 
 175,000  First Data Corp.(h) 5.75% 01/15/2024  176,750 
 80,000  First Quality Finance Co., Inc.(h) 4.63% 05/15/2021  80,000 
 10,000  First Quality Finance Co., Inc.(h) 5.00% 07/01/2025  9,600 
 25,000  Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.(h) 6.88% 01/15/2025  24,797 
 50,000  Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. 6.25% 10/01/2021  49,750 
 65,000  Frontier Communications Corp.(h) 8.50% 04/01/2026  63,212 
 19,000  Gates Global, LLC / Gates Global Co.(h) 6.00% 07/15/2022  19,311 
 70,000  GEO Group, Inc. 5.13% 04/01/2023  69,475 
 110,000  Golden Nugget, Inc.(h) 6.75% 10/15/2024  111,100 
 50,000  Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC(h) 5.75% 12/01/2025  50,000 
    Grinding Media, Inc. / MC Grinding         
 50,000  Media Canada, Inc.(h) 7.38% 12/15/2023  52,625 
 70,000  Gulfport Energy Corp. 6.63% 05/01/2023  71,050 
 80,000  H&E Equipment Services, Inc. 5.63% 09/01/2025  80,900 
 135,000  HCA Healthcare, Inc. 6.25% 02/15/2021  142,087 
 10,000  HCA, Inc. 5.25% 06/15/2026  10,155 
 110,000  HCA, Inc. 5.88% 05/01/2023  114,125 
 5,000  HealthSouth Corp. 5.13% 03/15/2023  5,088 
 80,000  HealthSouth Corp. 5.75% 11/01/2024  81,600 
 95,000  Hunt Cos., Inc.(h) 6.25% 02/15/2026  91,948 
 125,000  Ingles Markets, Inc. 5.75% 06/15/2023  125,588 
 65,000  Iron Mountain Inc.(h) 4.88% 09/15/2027  60,613 
 100,000  Iron Mountain, Inc.(h) 3.00% 01/15/2025  122,301 
 100,000  Iron Mountain, Inc.(i) 3.00% 01/15/2025  122,300 
    Jaguar Holding Co. II / Pharmaceutical         
 60,000  Product Development, LLC(h) 6.38% 08/01/2023  60,825 
    JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance,         
 70,000  Inc.(h) 7.25% 06/01/2021  70,963 
 100,000  Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. 5.88% 04/01/2024  99,625 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

  

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$50,000  Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.(h) 5.88% 04/01/2024 $49,813 
    KFC Holding Co./Pizza Hut Holdings,         
 55,000  LLC/Taco Bell of America, LLC(h) 5.00% 06/01/2024  54,794 
    Kraton Polymers, LLC / Kraton Polymers         
 80,000  Capital Corp.(h) 7.00% 04/15/2025  83,200 
 55,000  Lamar Media Corp. 5.75% 02/01/2026  57,200 
 25,000  Laredo Petroleum, Inc. 5.63% 01/15/2022  24,937 
 45,000  Laredo Petroleum, Inc. 6.25% 03/15/2023  45,338 
 80,000  Level 3 Financing, Inc. 5.13% 05/01/2023  78,700 
 20,000  Level 3 Financing, Inc. 5.38% 01/15/2024  19,538 
 100,000  Levi Strauss & Co. 3.38% 03/15/2027  125,802 
 30,000  LifePoint Health, Inc. 5.88% 12/01/2023  30,403 
 55,000  LifePoint Health, Inc. 5.38% 05/01/2024  53,969 
 55,000  Masonite International Corp.(h) 5.63% 03/15/2023  56,856 
 20,000  Matthews International Corp.(h) 5.25% 12/01/2025  19,750 
    MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT         
 70,000  Finance Corp. 6.38% 03/01/2024  73,851 
 55,000  Nabors Industries, Inc. 5.50% 01/15/2023  54,044 
 15,000  Nabors Industries, Inc.(h) 5.75% 02/01/2025  14,175 
 10,000  Navient Corp. 6.50% 06/15/2022  10,350 
 70,000  NCR Corp. 6.38% 12/15/2023  72,800 
 99,512  Neiman Marcus Group, Ltd., LLC(h)(j) 8.75% (9.50%) 10/15/2021  63,936 
    Nielsen Finance, LLC / Nielsen Finance         
 65,000  Co.(h) 5.00% 04/15/2022  65,112 
 35,000  Novelis Corp.(h) 6.25% 08/15/2024  35,963 
 40,000  Novelis Corp.(h) 5.88% 09/30/2026  39,500 
 20,000  NRG Yield Operating, LLC 5.38% 08/15/2024  20,175 
 85,000  NRG Yield Operating, LLC 5.00% 09/15/2026  83,938 
 70,000  Oasis Petroleum, Inc. 6.88% 03/15/2022  71,172 
 20,000  Oasis Petroleum, Inc. 6.88% 01/15/2023  20,325 
 60,000  Olin Corp. 5.13% 09/15/2027  59,325 
 10,000  Olin Corp. 5.00% 02/01/2030  9,588 
 45,000  Party City Holdings, Inc.(h) 6.13% 08/15/2023  46,069 
 60,000  PDC Energy(h) 5.75% 05/15/2026  59,025 
 60,000  Performance Food Group, Inc.(h) 5.50% 06/01/2024  60,450 
 35,000  Petsmart, Inc.(h) 7.13% 03/15/2023  20,037 
 30,000  PetSmart, Inc.(h) 5.88% 06/01/2025  21,825 
 65,000  PHI, Inc. 5.25% 03/15/2019  64,030 
 40,000  Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(h) 5.75% 03/15/2025  38,950 
 105,000  Plantronics, Inc.(h) 5.50% 05/31/2023  104,349 
 20,000  Post Holdings, Inc.(h) 5.50% 03/01/2025  19,750 
 40,000  Post Holdings, Inc.(h) 5.00% 08/15/2026  38,100 
 35,000  Post Holdings, Inc.(h) 5.63% 01/15/2028  33,556 
 100,000  PSPC Escrow Corp.(i) 6.00% 02/01/2023  128,355 
 60,000  Quicken Loans, Inc.(h) 5.75% 05/01/2025  60,150 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
$60,000  Quicken Loans, Inc.(h) 5.25% 01/15/2028 $56,250 
 20,000  Range Resources Corp. 5.00% 08/15/2022  19,450 
 20,000  Range Resources Corp. 5.00% 03/15/2023  19,276 
 65,000  RBS Global, Inc. / Rexnord, LLC(h) 4.88% 12/15/2025  63,213 
 25,000  Rent-A-Center, Inc. 6.63% 11/15/2020  22,906 
 45,000  Rent-A-Center, Inc. 4.75% 05/01/2021  40,050 
    Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds         
 40,000  Group Issuer, LLC(h) 5.13% 07/15/2023  40,438 
    Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds         
 55,000  Group Issuer, LLC(h) 7.00% 07/15/2024  57,681 
    Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds         
 82,374  Group Issuer, LLC 5.75% 10/15/2020  83,507 
    RHP Hotel Properties LP / RHP Finance         
 50,000  Corp. 5.00% 04/15/2023  50,375 
 55,000  Rite Aid Corp.(h) 6.13% 04/01/2023  55,688 
 100,000  SBA Communications Corp. 4.88% 09/01/2024  98,375 
 15,000  SESI, LLC 7.13% 12/15/2021  15,300 
 50,000  SESI, LLC(h) 7.75% 09/15/2024  51,875 
 150,000  Silgan Holdings, Inc. 3.25% 03/15/2025  188,183 
 5,000  Sirius XM Radio, Inc.(h) 5.38% 04/15/2025  4,975 
 65,000  Sirius XM Radio, Inc.(h) 5.00% 08/01/2027  61,425 
 85,000  Six Flags Entertainment Corp.(h) 4.88% 07/31/2024  82,981 
 20,000  SM Energy Co. 6.13% 11/15/2022  20,100 
 10,000  SM Energy Co. 5.00% 01/15/2024  9,325 
 10,000  SM Energy Co. 5.63% 06/01/2025  9,525 
 10,000  SM Energy Co. 6.75% 09/15/2026  9,950 
 35,000  Sonic Automotive, Inc. 6.13% 03/15/2027  33,950 
 55,000  Sotheby's(h) 4.88% 12/15/2025  52,520 
 55,000  Southwestern Energy Co. 7.50% 04/01/2026  55,825 
 80,000  Sprint Capital Corp. 6.88% 11/15/2028  74,900 
 260,000  Sprint Communications, Inc. 6.00% 11/15/2022  255,775 
 5,000  Sprint Corp. 7.63% 02/15/2025  4,931 
 35,000  Standard Industries, Inc.(h) 5.50% 02/15/2023  36,312 
 90,000  Standard Industries, Inc.(h) 6.00% 10/15/2025  92,700 
    Suburban Propane Partners LP /         
 35,000  Suburban Energy Finance Corp. 5.75% 03/01/2025  33,775 
    Suburban Propane Partners         
 70,000  LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp. 5.88% 03/01/2027  66,675 
    Summit Materials, LLC / Summit         
 115,000  Materials Finance Corp. 6.13% 07/15/2023  117,875 
    SunCoke Energy Partners LP / SunCoke         
 85,000  Energy Partners Finance Corp.(h) 7.50% 06/15/2025  87,975 
 20,000  Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp.(h) 5.50% 02/15/2026  19,350 
    Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa         
 65,000  Resources Partners Finance Corp. 6.75% 03/15/2024  68,980 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount/Description Rate Maturity Value
    Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa         
$25,000  Resources Partners Finance Corp. 5.13% 02/01/2025 $24,969 
 10,000  Tempur Sealy International, Inc. 5.63% 10/15/2023  10,083 
 95,000  Tempur Sealy International, Inc. 5.50% 06/15/2026  91,675 
 65,000  Tenet Healthcare Corp.(h) 7.50% 01/01/2022  68,738 
 115,000  Tenet Healthcare Corp.(h) 5.13% 05/01/2025  110,975 
 50,000  Tenneco, Inc. 5.38% 12/15/2024  50,875 
 25,000  Terraform Power Operating, LLC(h) 4.25% 01/31/2023  24,094 
 30,000  Terraform Power Operating, LLC(h) 5.00% 01/31/2028  28,575 
 75,000  T-Mobile USA, Inc. 6.00% 04/15/2024  78,307 
 30,000  T-Mobile USA, Inc. 4.50% 02/01/2026  28,838 
 55,000  TMS International Corp.(h) 7.25% 08/15/2025  57,475 
 55,000  TransDigm, Inc. 6.50% 05/15/2025  55,688 
 90,000  TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(h) 6.00% 02/15/2024  90,900 
 55,000  TriMas Corp.(h) 4.88% 10/15/2025  53,316 
 80,000  Tronox Finance, LLC(h) 7.50% 03/15/2022  83,049 
 10,000  Tronox Finance, LLC(h) 6.50% 04/15/2026  10,025 
 15,000  Ultra Resources, Inc.(h) 6.88% 04/15/2022  13,106 
 80,000  United Rentals North America, Inc. 5.50% 07/15/2025  82,200 
 40,000  United Rentals North America, Inc. 5.88% 09/15/2026  41,750 
 110,000  Univision Communications, Inc.(h) 5.13% 05/15/2023  105,061 
    Compression Partners LP / USA         
 45,000  USA Compression Finance Corp.(h) 6.88% 04/01/2026  45,788 
 100,000  ViaSat, Inc.(h) 5.63% 09/15/2025  96,780 
    Watco Cos. LLC / Watco Finance         
 100,000  Corp.(h) 6.38% 04/01/2023  102,875 
 40,000  Weatherford International, Ltd. 7.75% 06/15/2021  37,450 
 20,000  Weatherford International, Ltd. 4.50% 04/15/2022  16,700 
 10,000  Weatherford International, Ltd. 6.50% 08/01/2036  7,175 
 45,000  Whiting Petroleum Corp.(h) 6.63% 01/15/2026  45,394 
 120,000  WMG Acquisition Corp.(h) 4.13% 11/01/2024  155,092 
    Wynn Las Vegas, LLC / Wynn Las Vegas         
 70,000  Capital Corp.(h) 5.25% 05/15/2027  68,775 
            11,652,738 
TOTAL HIGH YIELD DEBT         
(Cost $17,828,121)       17,901,826 

 

Shares/Description Value 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS -1.94%   
 1,166,126  State Street Institutional Trust (7 Day Yield 1.49%) 1,166,126 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS   
(Cost $1,166,126) 1,166,126 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Shares/Description  Value
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 104.41%     
(Cost $62,064,051)  $62,660,844 
CASH SEGREGATED AT CUSTODIAN FOR FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS - 0.08%   50,000 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (4.49)%   (2,695,735)
NET ASSETS - 100.00%  $60,015,109 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

 

Libor Rates:

1W  US L - 1 Week LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 1.75%

1M  US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 1.88%

2M  US L - 2 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 2.00%

3M  US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was 2.31%

1M  EUR L - 1 Month EURIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was -0.41%

2M  EUR L - 2 Month EURIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was -0.38%

3M  EUR L - 3 Month EURIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was -0.37%

6M  EUR L - 6 Month EURIBOR as of March 31, 2018 was -0.33%

 

(a)Non-income producing security.
(b)Security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.
(c)Issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
(d)The level 3 assets were a result of unavailable quoted prices from an active market or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs.
(e)Security determined to be illiquid under the procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. Total fair value of the security is $75,000, which represents approximately 0.13% of net assets as of March 31, 2018.
(f)Variable rate investment. Interest rates reset periodically. Interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at March 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated the description above. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(g)All or a portion of this position has not settled as of March 31, 2018. The interest rate shown represents the stated spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR" or "L") or the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR" or "E") or the applicable LIBOR/EURIBOR floor; the Fund will not accrue interest until the settlement date, at which point LIBOR/EURIBOR will be established.
(h)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees and may normally be sold to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. Total fair value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $8,208,453, which represents approximately 13.68% of net assets as of March 31, 2018.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

(i)Securities were 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 securities 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. These securities have been deemed liquid under procedures approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of March 31, 2018, the aggregate fair value of those securities was $3,270,626, representing 5.45% of net assets.
(j)Pay-in-kind securities - Rate paid in-kind is shown in parenthesis.

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

Counterparty  Foreign Currency  Contracted Amount* Contract Type Settlement Date Notional Value  Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
State Street                  
Boston  EUR   12,238,433 Sale 04/06/2018 15,062,026   35,335 
                $35,335 
State Street                  
Boston  GBP   1,811,184 Sale 04/06/2018 2,541,419   (34,781)
                 (34,781)

 

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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS:    
Investment in securities:     
At cost  $223,474,582 
At value  $241,999,520 
Cash   33,635 
Receivable for fund investments sold   1,820,375 
Cash segregated at custodian for total return swap contracts   400,000 
Dividends receivable   382,013 
Receivable for fund shares sold   31,736 
Interest receivable   26,559 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   13,861 
Total Assets   244,707,699 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Facility loan fee payable   6,982 
Payable for fund investments purchased   464,755 
Payable for fund shares redeemed   291,492 
Payable to Adviser   211,659 
Payable for Fund Accounting and Administration fees   14,703 
Accrued 12b-1 fees - Class R Shares   37,736 
Payable for Custodian fees   2,736 
Payable for Audit fees   12,801 
Payable to Transfer agency   13,198 
Payable to Trustees and Officers   12,953 
Other accrued expenses   21,775 
Total Liabilities   1,090,790 
Net Assets  $243,616,909 
      
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:     
Paid-in capital  $214,560,216 
Accumulated net investment income/(loss)   1,781,788 
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain/(loss)   8,749,967 
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   18,524,938 
Net Assets  $243,616,909 

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

PRICING OF SHARES:    
Class I Shares    
Net Assets  $70,224,561 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     
(unlimited number of shares, no par value)   6,599,911 
Net Asset Value Per Share, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $10.64 
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share(a)  $10.43 
Class R Shares     
Net Assets  $173,392,348 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     
(unlimited number of shares, no par value)   16,289,640 
Net Asset Value Per Share, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $10.64 
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share(a)  $10.43 

 

(a) The Fund will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS:    
Investment in securities:     
At cost  $2,068,672,976 
At value  $1,973,572,005 
      
Investment in affiliates:     
At cost   28,827,068 
At value   28,237,782 
Receivable for fund investments sold   10,662,653 
Interest receivable   5,432,823 
Dividends receivable   2,482,475 
Receivable for fund shares sold   966,618 
Cash segregated at custodian for total return swap contracts   400,000 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   41,271 
Total Assets   2,021,795,627 
LIABILITIES:     
Facility loan fee payable   51,559 
Payable for fund investments purchased   2,381,120 
Payable for fund shares redeemed   5,195,200 
Payable to Adviser   1,270,030 
Payable for Fund Accounting and Administration fees   300,715 
Accrued 12b-1 fees - Class R Shares   40,070 
Payable for Custodian fees   17,145 
Payable for Audit fees   18,278 
Payable to Transfer agency   67,205 
Payable to Trustees and Officers   81,094 
Other accrued expenses   92,963 
Total Liabilities   9,515,379 
Net Assets  $2,012,280,248 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:     
Paid-in capital  $2,119,747,058 
Accumulated net investment income/(loss)   (5,226,408)
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain/(loss)   (6,550,145)
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   (95,690,257)
Net Assets  $2,012,280,248 

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

PRICING OF SHARES:    
Class I Shares    
Net Assets  $1,824,106,785 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     
(unlimited number of shares, no par value)   177,718,670 
Net Asset Value Per Share, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $10.26 
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share(a)  $10.05 
Class R Shares     
Net Assets  $188,173,463 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     
(unlimited number of shares, no par value)   18,305,990 
Net Asset Value Per Share, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $10.28 
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share(a)  $10.07 

 

(a) The Fund will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
Semi-Annual Report | March 31, 2018 75

 

 

RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS:    
Investment in securities:     
At cost  $62,064,051 
At value  $62,660,844 
Cash   16,503 
Foreign currency, at value (Cost 407,663)   408,606 
Interest receivable   340,443 
Receivable for fund investments sold   65,256 
Cash segregated at custodian for forward foreign currency contracts   50,000 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts   35,335 
Dividends receivable   25,161 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   19,916 
Total Assets   63,622,064 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Facility loan fee payable   1,989 
Payable for fund investments purchased   3,281,796 
Payable for fund shares redeemed   136,595 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts   34,781 
Payable to Adviser   42,680 
Payable for Fund Accounting and Administration fees   70,892 
Accrued 12b-1 fees - Class R Shares   1,478 
Payable for Custodian fees   3,826 
Payable for Audit fees   17,134 
Payable to Transfer agency   7,746 
Payable to Trustees and Officers   4,712 
Other accrued expenses   3,326 
Total Liabilities   3,606,955 
Net Assets  $60,015,109 
      
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:     
Paid-in capital  $64,983,067 
Accumulated net investment income/(loss)   (1,770,426)
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain/(loss)   (3,774,405)
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   576,873 
Net Assets  $60,015,109 

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

PRICING OF SHARES:    
Class I Shares    
Net Assets  $53,016,013 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     
(unlimited number of shares, no par value)   5,530,162 
Net Asset Value Per Share, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $9.59 
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share(a)  $9.40 
Class R Shares     
Net Assets  $6,999,096 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     
(unlimited number of shares, no par value)   730,800 
Net Asset Value Per Share, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share  $9.58 
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share(a)  $9.39 

 

(a) The Fund will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
Semi-Annual Report | March 31, 2018 77

 

 

RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund  
Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:    
Dividend income  $10,062,285 
Interest income   68,527 
Foreign taxes withheld   (716)
Total Investment Income   10,130,096 
      
EXPENSES:     
Investment Adviser fee   1,454,551 
12b-1 fees - Class R Shares   245,427 
Accounting and administration fee   44,157 
Transfer agent expenses   24,779 
Registration expenses   24,176 
Compliance expenses   23,336 
Printing expenses   15,866 
Facility loan fee   15,182 
Audit expenses   11,839 
Legal expenses   10,721 
Trustee expenses   10,683 
Custodian expenses   8,976 
Insurance expenses   3,278 
24f-2 expenses   4 
Miscellaneous expenses   10,291 
Total Expenses   1,903,266 
Net Investment Income   8,226,830 
      
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS):     
Net realized gain/(loss) on:     
Investments   14,408,811 
Net realized gain   14,408,811 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:     
Investments   (14,088,522)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   (14,088,522)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments   320,289 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $8,547,119 

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund  
Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:    
Dividend income  $23,423,390 
Dividend income from affiliated securities   507,054 
Interest income   32,146,534 
Other income   4,017 
Foreign taxes withheld   (2,636)
Total Investment Income   56,078,359 
      
EXPENSES:     
Investment Adviser fee   7,901,834 
Accounting and administration fee   456,312 
12b-1 fees - Class R Shares   257,512 
Transfer agent expenses   119,023 
Facility loan fee   107,021 
Compliance expenses   91,769 
Trustee expenses   74,017 
Legal expenses   72,467 
Printing expenses   65,252 
Registration expenses   36,781 
Custodian expenses   36,026 
Insurance expenses   22,557 
Audit expenses   17,315 
24f-2 expenses   100 
Miscellaneous expenses   53,688 
Total Expenses   9,311,674 
Net Investment Income   46,766,685 
      
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS):     
Net realized gain on:     
Investments   251,820 
Net realized gain   251,820 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:     
Investments   (57,117,554)
Affiliated Investments   (505,976)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   (57,623,530)
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments   (57,371,710)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(10,605,025)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
Semi-Annual Report | March 31, 2018 79

 

 

RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund  
Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:    
Dividend income  $360,618 
Interest income   1,218,530 
Other income   764 
Foreign taxes withheld   (4,958)
Total Investment Income   1,574,954 
      
EXPENSES:     
Investment Adviser fee   316,997 
Accounting and administration fee   61,350 
Registration expenses   19,621 
Audit expenses   16,172 
Transfer agent expenses   15,472 
Compliance expenses   15,205 
Custodian expenses   9,256 
12b-1 fees - Class R Shares   9,124 
Facility loan fee   3,605 
Trustee expenses   2,521 
Legal expenses   2,442 
Printing expenses   1,998 
Insurance expenses   890 
Miscellaneous expenses   4,184 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by Investment Adviser:     
Class I Shares   (37,306)
Class R Shares   (4,871)
Net Expenses   436,660 
Net Investment Income   1,138,294 
      
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS):     
Net realized gain/(loss) on:     
Investments   (131,424)
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts   (189,466)
Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies   (118,020)
Net realized loss   (438,910)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:     
Investments   (516,205)
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts   1,812 
Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies   22,348 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   (492,045)
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments, translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and forward foreign currency contracts   (930,955)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $207,339 

  

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund  
Statements of Changes in Net Assets  

 

  

For the Six 

Months Ended
March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)

   For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2017
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS:          
Net investment income  $8,226,830   $7,096,392 
Net realized gain/(loss)   14,408,811    43,331,497 
Long-term capital gain distributions from other investment companies       8,411,842 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   (14,088,522)   2,720,395 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   8,547,119    61,560,126 
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:          
From net investment income:          
Class I shares   (2,202,779)   (3,872,978)
Class R shares   (4,000,149)   (9,630,040)
From net realized gains on investments:          
Class I shares   (14,458,597)   (2,919,148)
Class R shares   (27,131,387)   (7,258,372)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (47,792,912)   (23,680,538)
           
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:          
Class I Shares          
Proceeds from shares sold   24,860,850    46,546,239 
Reinvestment of distributions   9,706,426    4,512,884 
Cost of shares redeemed   (60,685,860)   (154,520,350)
Redemption fees(a)   5,768    38,263 
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions   (26,112,816)   (103,422,964)
           
Class R Shares          
Proceeds from shares sold   7,905,544    41,626,713 
Reinvestment of distributions   30,788,043    16,755,567 
Cost of shares redeemed   (53,082,419)   (439,389,198)
Redemption fees(a)   337    4,262 
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions   (14,388,495)   (381,002,656)
           
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (79,747,104)   (446,546,032)
           
NET ASSETS:          
Beginning of period  $323,364,013   $769,910,045 
End of period (including accumulated net investment income/(loss) of $1,781,788 and $(242,114))   243,616,909    323,364,013 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
Semi-Annual Report | March 31, 2018 81

 

 

RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2017
 
OTHER INFORMATION:          
Share Transactions:          
Class I Shares          
Shares sold   2,035,051    3,996,698 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   899,810    387,331 
Shares redeemed   (5,198,892)   (13,330,076)
Net decrease from share transactions   (2,264,031)   (8,946,047)
           
Class R Shares          
Shares sold   685,444    3,608,158 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   2,851,463    1,446,579 
Shares redeemed   (4,525,393)   (37,956,954)
Net decrease from share transactions   (988,486)   (32,902,217)

 

(a)The Fund will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2017
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS:          
Net investment income  $46,766,685   $80,946,905 
Net realized gain/(loss)   251,820    22,609,514 
Long-term capital gain distributions from other investment companies       439,705 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   (57,623,530)   (7,033,038)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (10,605,025)   96,963,086 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:          
From net investment income:          
Class I shares   (44,158,983)   (82,645,047)
Class R shares   (4,454,671)   (8,704,470)
From net realized gains on investments:          
Class I shares   (9,600,684)   (5,580,341)
Class R shares   (1,056,148)   (587,741)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (59,270,486)   (97,517,599)
           
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:          
Class I Shares          
Proceeds from shares sold   263,055,074    663,829,940 
Reinvestment of distributions   40,891,678    64,580,225 
Cost of shares redeemed   (440,921,992)   (526,765,934)
Redemption fees(a)   30,412    69,874 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions   (136,944,828)   201,714,105 
           
Class R Shares          
Proceeds from shares sold   43,214,361    63,167,525 
Reinvestment of distributions   5,322,546    8,954,389 
Cost of shares redeemed   (61,727,864)   (94,841,502)
Redemption fees(a)   6,517    18,119 
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions   (13,184,440)   (22,701,469)
           
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets   (220,004,779)   178,458,123 
           
NET ASSETS:          
Beginning of period  $2,232,285,027   $2,053,826,904 
End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $(5,226,408) and $(3,379,439))   2,012,280,248    2,232,285,027 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
Semi-Annual Report | March 31, 2018 83

 

 

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2017
 
OTHER INFORMATION:          
Share Transactions:          
Class I Shares          
Shares sold   25,270,233    62,769,675 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   3,944,157    6,112,222 
Shares redeemed   (42,359,985)   (49,854,167)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions   (13,145,595)   19,027,730 
           
Class R Shares          
Shares sold   4,122,362    5,966,271 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   512,429    846,326 
Shares redeemed   (5,927,076)   (8,955,376)
Net decrease from share transactions   (1,292,285)   (2,142,779)

 

(a) The Fund will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

For the Six
Months Ended
March 31, 2018

(Unaudited)

   For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2017
 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS:     
Net investment income  $1,138,294   $2,950,991 
Net realized gain/(loss)   (438,910)   (703,192)
Long-term capital gain distributions from other investment companies       3,320 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   (492,045)   3,461,101 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   207,339    5,712,220 
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:          
From net investment income:          
Class I Shares   (995,693)   (2,921,176)
Class R Shares   (121,452)   (302,770)
From tax return of capital          
Class I Shares       (259,165)
Class R Shares       (26,861)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (1,117,145)   (3,509,972)
           
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:          
Class I Shares          
Proceeds from shares sold   2,510,635    14,250,482 
Reinvestment of distributions   959,746    2,709,105 
Cost of shares redeemed   (13,491,822)   (28,702,824)
Redemption fees(a)   250    6,279 
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions   (10,021,191)   (11,736,958)
           
Class R Shares          
Proceeds from shares sold   514,816    3,096,004 
Reinvestment of distributions   118,826    325,388 
Cost of shares redeemed   (1,163,965)   (3,194,299)
Redemption fees(a)   9    536 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions   (530,314)   227,629 
           
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (11,461,311)   (9,307,081)
           
NET ASSETS:          
Beginning of period  $71,476,420   $80,783,501 
End of period (including accumulated net investment income/(loss) of $(1,770,426) and $(1,791,575))   60,015,109    71,476,420 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
Semi-Annual Report | March 31, 2018 85

 

 

RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  

   For the Six
Months Ended
March 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2017
 
OTHER INFORMATION:          
Share Transactions:          
Class I Shares          
Shares sold   258,700    1,480,726 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   99,198    281,131 
Shares redeemed   (1,387,958)   (2,962,599)
Net decrease from share transactions   (1,030,060)   (1,200,742)
           
Class R Shares          
Shares sold   53,324    320,980 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   12,291    33,780 
Shares redeemed   (120,068)   (330,097)
Net increase/(decrease) from share transactions   (54,453)   24,663 

 

(a)The Fund will impose a 2.00% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Class I

 

Financial Highlights  

 

Net asset value - beginning of period
Income/(Loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(b)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
Less distributions:
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
From tax return of capital
Total distributions
Paid-in capital from redemption fees(b)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value
Net asset value - end of period
Total Return(e)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
Ratios to Average Net Assets (including interest expense):
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
Ratios to Average Net Assets (excluding interest expense):
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(g)
Portfolio turnover rate

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

                  
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended September 30, 2017   For the Year Ended September 30, 2016   For the Year Ended September 30, 2015   For the Period ended September 30, 2014(a) 
$12.37   $11.33   $10.74   $13.06   $13.16 
 0.35    0.17    0.23    0.44    0.08 
 (0.02)(c)   1.45    1.33    (1.30)   (0.18)(c)
 0.33    1.62    1.56    (0.86)   (0.10)
                       
 (0.28)   (0.30)   (0.42)   (0.60)    
 (1.78)   (0.28)   (0.45)   (0.86)    
         (0.10)        
 (2.06)   (0.58)   (0.97)   (1.46)    
 0.00(d)   0.00(d)   0.00(d)   0.00(d)    
 (1.73)   1.04    0.59    (2.32)   (0.10)
$10.64   $12.37   $11.33   $10.74   $13.06 
 2.43%(f)   14.71%   15.35%   (7.50%)   (0.76%)(f)
                       
$70,225   $109,627   $201,712   $166,905   $39,623 
                       
 N/A    1.12%   N/A    N/A    N/A 
                       
 N/A    1.12%   N/A    N/A    N/A 
                       
 N/A    1.45%   N/A    N/A    N/A 
                       
 N/A    1.45%   N/A    N/A    N/A 
                       
 1.14%(h)   1.12%   1.11%   1.11%   1.20%(h)
                       
 1.14%(h)   1.12%   1.11%   1.11%   1.20%(h)
                       
 6.00%(h)   1.45%   2.11%   3.62%   2.93%(h)
                       
 6.00%(h)   1.45%   2.11%   3.62%   2.93%(h)
 31%(f)   39%(i)   19%   23%   46%(f)

 

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Class I

 

Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

(a)Commenced operations on August 11, 2014.

(b)Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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 realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments of the Fund.

(d)Less than $0.005 per share.

(e)Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

(f)Not annualized.

(g)The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

(h)Annualized.

(i)Portfolio turnover does not include redemptions in-kind.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Class R

 

Financial Highlights  

 

Net asset value - beginning of period
Income/(Loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(a)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
Less distributions:
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
From tax return of capital
Total distributions
Paid-in capital from redemption fees(a)
Net increase/ (decrease) in net asset value
Net asset value - end of period
Total Return(d)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
Ratios to Average Net Assets (including interest expense):
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratios to Average Net Assets (excluding interest expense):
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)
Portfolio turnover rate

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended September 30, 2017   For the Year Ended September 30, 2016   For the Year Ended September 30, 2015   For the Year Ended September 30, 2014   For the Year Ended September 30, 2013 
$12.37   $11.32   $10.74   $13.05   $12.65   $12.37 
                            
 0.32    0.16    0.20    0.39    0.32    0.20 
 (0.01)(b)   1.44    1.32    (1.27)   1.00    0.96 
 0.31    1.60    1.52    (0.88)   1.32    1.16 
                            
 (0.26)   (0.27)   (0.40)   (0.57)   (0.24)   (0.35)
 (1.78)   (0.28)   (0.45)   (0.86)   (0.68)   (0.53)
         (0.09)            
 (2.04)   (0.55)   (0.94)   (1.43)   (0.92)   (0.88)
 0.00(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)
 (1.73)   1.05    0.58    (2.31)   0.40    0.28 
$10.64   $12.37   $11.32   $10.74   $13.05   $12.65 
 2.27%(e)   14.51%   14.98%   (7.67%)   10.81%   10.08%
                            
$173,392   $213,737   $568,198   $538,689   $705,299   $647,365 
                            
 N/A    1.37%   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
                            
 N/A    1.37%   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
                            
 N/A    1.38%   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
                            
 N/A    1.38%   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
                            
 1.39%(g)   1.37%   1.36%   1.35%   1.37%   1.35%
 1.39%(g)   1.37%   1.36%   1.35%   1.37%   1.35%
                            
 5.50%(g)   1.38%   1.90%   3.16%   2.60%   1.66%
                            
 5.50%(g)   1.38%   1.90%   3.16%   2.60%   1.66%
 31%(e)   39%(h)   19%   23%   46%   46%

 

 

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RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund Class R

 

Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

(a)Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)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 realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments of the Fund.

(c)Less than $0.005 per share.

(d)Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

(e)Not annualized.

(f)The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

(g)Annualized.

(h)Portfolio turnover does not include redemptions in-kind.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Class I

 

Financial Highlights  

 

 
Net asset value - beginning of period
Income/(loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/ (loss) on investments(a)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
 
Less distributions:
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
From tax return of capital
Total distributions
Paid-in capital from redemption fees(a)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value
Net asset value - end of period
 
Total Return(c)
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
Portfolio turnover rate

 

(a)Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

(d)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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended September 30, 2017   For the Year Ended September 30, 2016   For the Year Ended September 30, 2015   For the Year Ended September 30, 2014   For the Year Ended September 30, 2013 
                            
$10.61   $10.61   $10.37   $10.88   $10.62   $11.33 
                            
 0.23    0.40    0.51    0.56    0.59    0.52 
 (0.29)   0.08    0.39    (0.55)   0.38    (0.51)
 (0.06)   0.48    0.90    0.01    0.97    0.01 
                            
 (0.24)   (0.45)   (0.64)   (0.52)   (0.66)   (0.63)
 (0.05)   (0.03)           (0.05)   (0.09)
         (0.02)            
 (0.29)   (0.48)   (0.66)   (0.52)   (0.71)   (0.72)
 0.00(b)   0.00(b)   0.00(b)   0.00(b)   0.00(b)   0.00(b)
 (0.35)       0.24    (0.51)   0.26    (0.71)
$10.26   $10.61   $10.61   $10.37   $10.88   $10.62 
                            
 (0.54%)(d)   4.67%   9.00%   0.04%   9.38%   (0.03%)
                            
$1,824,107   $2,024,142   $1,822,874   $1,735,108   $1,148,744   $785,974 
 0.85%(f)   0.85%   0.86%   0.86%   0.91%   0.89%
 0.85%(f)   0.85%   0.86%   0.86%   0.91%   0.89%
                            
 4.42%(f)   3.80%   4.92%   5.24%   5.47%   4.68%
                            
 4.42%(f)   3.80%   4.92%   5.24%   5.47%   4.68%
 17%(d)   50%   36%   29%   56%   80%

 

 

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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund Class R

 

Financial Highlights  

 

 
Net asset value - beginning of period
Income/(loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income(a)
Net realized and unrealized gain/ (loss) on investments(a)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
 
Less distributions:
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
From tax return of capital
Total distributions
Paid-in capital from redemption fees(a)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value
Net asset value - end of period
 
Total Return(c)
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e)
Portfolio turnover rate

 

(a) Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b) Less than $0.005 per share.

(c) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

(d) 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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended September 30, 2017   For the Year Ended September 30, 2016   For the Year Ended September 30, 2015   For the Year Ended September 30, 2014   For the Year Ended September 30, 2013 
                      
$10.62   $10.62   $10.39   $10.89   $10.63   $11.34 
                            
 0.22    0.38    0.49    0.54    0.57    0.49 
 (0.28)   0.08    0.37    (0.55)   0.38    (0.51)
 (0.06)   0.46    0.86    (0.01)   0.95    (0.02)
                            
 (0.23)   (0.43)   (0.61)   (0.49)   (0.64)   (0.60)
 (0.05)   (0.03)           (0.05)   (0.09)
         (0.02)            
 (0.28)   (0.46)   (0.63)   (0.49)   (0.69)   (0.69)
 0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b) 
 (0.34)       0.23    (0.50)   0.26    (0.71)
$10.28   $10.62   $10.62   $10.39   $10.89   $10.63 
                            
 (0.57%)(d)    4.40%   8.62%   (0.12%)   9.09%   (0.29%)
                            
$188,173   $208,143   $230,953   $233,319   $232,191   $270,560 
 1.10%(f)    1.10%   1.11%   1.11%   1.16%   1.14%
 1.10%(f)    1.10%   1.11%   1.11%   1.16%   1.14%
                            
 4.17%(f)    3.56%   4.67%   4.97%   5.26%   4.40%
                            
 4.17%(f)    3.56%   4.67%   4.97%   5.26%   4.40%
 17%(d)    50%   36%   29%   56%   80%

 

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund Class I

 

Financial Highlights  

 

 
Net asset value - beginning of period
Income/(loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income(a) 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(a) 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
 
Less distributions:
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
From tax return of capital
Total distributions
Paid-in capital from redemption fees(a) 
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value
Net asset value - end of period
 
Total Return(c) 
 
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
Ratios to Average Net Assets (including interest expense)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets (excluding interest expense)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
Portfolio turnover rate

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended September 30, 2017   For the Year Ended September 30, 2016   For the Year Ended September 30, 2015   For the Year Ended September 30, 2014   For the Period December 28, 2012 (Inception) to September 30, 2013 
                      
$9.73   $9.48   $9.18   $10.25   $9.95   $10.00 
                            
 0.18    0.35    0.44    0.43    0.47    0.22 
 (0.15)   0.31    0.44    (0.77)   0.33    (0.07)
 0.03    0.66    0.88    (0.34)   0.80    0.15 
                            
 (0.17)   (0.38)   (0.55)   (0.53)   (0.50)   (0.20)
             (0.20)        
     (0.03)   (0.03)            
 (0.17)   (0.41)   (0.58)   (0.73)   (0.50)   (0.20)
 0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b) 
 (0.14)   0.25    0.30    (1.07)   0.30    (0.05)
$9.59   $9.73   $9.48   $9.18   $10.25   $9.95 
                            
 0.35%(d)    7.11%   10.09%   (3.50%)   8.16%   1.52%(d) 
                            
$53,016   $63,842   $73,580   $88,360   $69,473   $25,472 
                            
 1.48%(f)(g)    1.35%(g)    1.34%(g)    1.36%(g)    1.39%   1.58%(f) 
 1.35%(f)(g)    1.35%(g)    1.34%(g)    1.36%(g)    1.35%   1.35%(f) 
                            
 3.49%(f)(g)    3.59%(g)    4.86%(g)    4.40%(g)    4.45%   2.65%(f) 
                            
 3.62%(f)(g)    3.59%(g)    4.86%(g)    4.40%(g)    4.49%   2.88%(f) 
                            
 1.48%(f)(g)    1.35%(g)    1.34%(g)    1.35%(g)    N/A    N/A 
 1.35%(f)(g)    1.35%(g)    1.34%(g)    1.35%(g)    N/A    N/A 
                            
 3.49%(f)(g)    3.59%(g)    4.86%(g)    4.41%(g)    N/A    N/A 
                            
 3.62%(f)(g)    3.59%(g)    4.86%(g)    4.41%(g)    N/A    N/A 
 28%(d)    121%   40%   70%   91%   117%(d) 

 

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund Class I

 

Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

(a)Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

(d)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)The portion of the ratios attributable to recoupments for the periods ended March 31, 2018, September 30, 2017, September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 were 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.00% and 0.06%, respectively.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund Class R

 

Financial Highlights  

 

 
Net asset value - beginning of period
Income/(loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income(a) 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(a) 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations
 
Less distributions:
From net investment income
From net realized gain on investments
From tax return of capital
Total distributions
Paid-in capital from redemption fees(a) 
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value
Net asset value - end of period
 
Total Return(c) 
 
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
Ratios to Average Net Assets (including interest expense)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratios to Average Net Assets (excluding interest expense)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) 
Portfolio turnover rate

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended September 30, 2017   For the Year Ended September 30, 2016   For the Year Ended September 30, 2015   For the Year Ended September 30, 2014   For the Period December 28, 2012 (Inception) to September 30, 2013 
                      
$9.72   $9.47   $9.17   $10.24   $9.95   $10.00 
                            
 0.16    0.32    0.43    0.41    0.46    0.21 
 (0.14)   0.32    0.43    (0.77)   0.31    (0.07)
 0.02    0.64    0.86    (0.36)   0.77    0.14 
                            
 (0.16)   (0.36)   (0.54)   (0.51)   (0.48)   (0.19)
             (0.20)        
     (0.03)   (0.02)            
 (0.16)   (0.39)   (0.56)   (0.71)   (0.48)   (0.19)
 0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b)    0.00(b) 
 (0.14)   0.25    0.30    (1.07)   0.29    (0.05)
$9.58   $9.72   $9.47   $9.17   $10.24   $9.95 
                            
 0.22%(d)    6.83%   9.83%   (3.76%)   7.78%   1.38%(d) 
                            
$6,999   $7,635   $7,203   $10,368   $16,163   $22,115 
                            
 1.73%(f)(g)    1.63%(g)    1.62%(g)    1.61%(g)    1.63%   1.80%(f) 
 1.60%(f)(g)    1.60%(g)    1.60%(g)    1.61%(g)    1.60%   1.60%(f) 
                            
 3.24%(f)(g)    3.29%(g)    4.69%(g)    4.14%(g)    4.40%   2.60%(f) 
                            
 3.38%(f)(g)    3.33%(g)    4.71%(g)    4.14%(g)    4.43%   2.80%(f) 
                            
 1.73%(f)(g)    1.63%(g)    1.62%(g)    1.60%(g)    N/A    N/A 
 1.60%(f)(g)    1.60%(g)    1.60%(g)    1.60%(g)    N/A    N/A 
                            
 3.24%(f)(g)    3.29%(g)    4.69%(g)    4.15%(g)    N/A    N/A 
                            
 3.38%(f)(g)    3.33%(g)    4.71%(g)    4.15%(g)    N/A    N/A 
 28%(d)    121%   40%   70%   91%   117%(d) 

 

 

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RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund Class R

 

Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

(a) Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b) Less than $0.005 per share.

(c) Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

(d) 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) The portion of the ratios attributable to recoupments for the periods ended March 31, 2018, September 30, 2017, September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 were 0.00%, 0.00%, 0.01% and 0.07%, respectively.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

 

The RiverNorth Funds (the “Trust” or “Funds”) was established under the laws of Ohio by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated July 18, 2006 (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust Agreement permits the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) to authorize and issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of a separate series without par value. All classes of shares for each of the Funds have identical rights to earnings, assets and voting privileges, except for class-specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. The Funds are considered investment companies and therefore follow the Investment Company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services Investment Companies.

 

The RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund (the “Core Opportunity Fund”) was organized as a diversified series of the Trust on July 18, 2006 and commenced investment operations on December 27, 2006. The Core Opportunity Fund offers two series of shares, Class I Shares (inception date of August 11, 2014) and Class R Shares (inception date of December 27, 2006). The investment adviser to the Core Opportunity Fund is RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”). The investment objective of the Core Opportunity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation and income.

 

The RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund (the “Strategic Income Fund”) is a diversified series of the Trust and commenced investment operations on December 30, 2010. The Strategic Income Fund offers two series of shares, Class I Shares and Class R Shares. The investment adviser to the Strategic Income Fund is RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC. The Strategic Income Fund’s sub-adviser is DoubleLine Capital, LP (“DoubleLine”). The investment objective of the Strategic Income Fund is current income and overall total return.

 

The RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund (the “High Income Fund”) is a diversified series of the Trust and commenced investment operations on December 28, 2012. The High Income Fund offers two series of shares, Class I Shares and Class R Shares. The investment adviser to the High Income Fund is RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC. The High Income Fund’s sub-adviser is Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree Capital,” and with DoubleLine, each a “Sub-Adviser” or collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”). The investment objective of the High Income Fund is overall total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and income.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements during the reporting period. Management believes the estimates and security valuations are appropriate; however, actual results may differ from those estimates, and the security valuations reflected in the financial statements may differ from the value the Funds ultimately realize upon sale of the securities. The financial statements have been prepared as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on March 30, 2018.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Security Valuation: The Funds’ assets and other financial instruments are generally valued at their fair value using market quotations. If a market value quotation is unavailable a security may be valued at its estimated fair value as described in Note 3.

 

Security Transactions and Related Income: The Funds follow industry practice and record security transactions on the trade date basis. The specific identification method is used for determining gains or losses for financial statements and income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds, and interest income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized or accreted using the effective interest method. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country or region.

 

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 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 ability to repatriate funds, 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.

 

Certain foreign countries impose a capital gains tax which is accrued by the Funds based on the unrealized appreciation, if any, on affected securities. Any accrual would reduce a Fund’s NAV. The tax is paid when the gain is realized and is included in capital gains tax in the Statements of Operations.

 

Other: The Funds hold certain investments which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon available funds from operations. It is possible for these dividends to exceed the underlying investments’ taxable earnings and profits resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of the cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively.

 

Share Valuation: The net asset value (the “NAV”) is generally calculated as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“the Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) every day the Exchange is open. The NAV is calculated by taking the total value of each Fund’s or class’ assets, subtracting their liabilities, and then dividing by the total number of shares outstanding, rounded to the nearest cent. The offering price and redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share, except that shares of each Fund are subject to a redemption fee of 2% if redeemed within 90 days of purchase. For the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Core Opportunity Fund, Strategic Income Fund, and High Income Fund received redemption fees of $6,105, $36,929, and $259, respectively.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a Fund or a Fund specific share class. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among all Funds and Fund series classes in the Trust based on average net assets.

 

Federal Income Taxes: The Funds make no provision for federal income tax. Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by distributing substantially all of its taxable income. If the required amount of net investment income is not distributed, the Funds could incur a tax expense.

 

As of and during the six months ended March 31, 2018, 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: Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The treatment for financial reporting purposes of distributions made to shareholders during the year from net investment income or net realized capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused primarily by differences in the timing of recognition of certain components of income, expense, or realized capital gain for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of the net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassification will have no effect on net assets, results of operations or net asset values per share of the Funds.

 

3.  SECURITIES VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

 

Fair value is defined as the price that a Fund might reasonably expect to receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of 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, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including using such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability 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 developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that a 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 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 inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Equity securities, including common stocks, rights, warrants, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, preferred stocks, business development companies, and business development company notes are generally valued by using market quotations, but may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the Adviser or a Sub-Adviser believes such prices more accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities. Securities that are traded on any stock exchange are generally valued by the pricing service at the last quoted sale price. Lacking a last sale price, an exchange traded security is generally valued by the pricing service at its last bid price. Securities traded in the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are generally valued by the pricing service at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. When using the market quotations or close prices provided by the pricing service and when the market is considered active, the security will be classified as a Level 1 security. Sometimes, an equity security owned by the Funds will be valued by the pricing service with factors other than market quotations or when the market is considered inactive. When this happens, the security will be classified as a Level 2 security. When market quotations are not readily available, when the Adviser or a Sub-Adviser determines that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current fair value, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, or valuation committee in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review by the Board. These securities will be categorized as Level 3 securities.

 

Investments in mutual funds, including short-term investments and open-end funds, are generally priced at the ending net asset value (NAV) provided by the service agent of the funds. These securities will be categorized as Level 1 securities.

 

Domestic and foreign fixed income securities, including foreign and U.S. corporate bonds, U.S. Government bonds and notes, foreign government bonds and notes, supranationals and foreign agencies, non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, U.S. Government/Agency mortgage backed securities, bank loans, collateralized loan obligations, municipal bonds, and high yield debt, as well as non-exchange traded derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts and total return swaps, are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services. Total Return swaps are valued based on a formula of the underlying asset’s nightly value, the Overnight London-Interbank Offered Rate (“USD-LIBOR”) and an annual fee or various agreed upon inputs. Foreign currency positions, including forward foreign currency contracts, are priced at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Prices obtained from independent pricing services typically use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Data used to establish quotes includes analysis of cash flows, pre-payment speeds, default rates, delinquency assumptions and assumptions regarding collateral and loss assumptions. These securities will be classified as Level 2 securities.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Short-term investments in fixed income securities, with maturities of less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued by using the amortized cost method of valuation, which the Board has determined will represent fair value. These securities will be classified as Level 2 securities.

 

In accordance with the Funds’ good faith pricing guidelines, the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, or valuation committee is required to consider all appropriate factors relevant to the value of securities for which it has determined other pricing sources are not available or reliable as described above. No single standard exists for determining fair value, because fair value depends upon the circumstances of each individual case. As a general principle, the current fair value of an issue of securities being valued by the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, or valuation committee would appear to be the amount which the owner might reasonably expect to receive for them upon their current sale. Methods which are in accordance with this principle may, for example, be based on (i) a multiple of earnings; (ii) discounted cash flow models; (iii) weighted average cost or weighted average price; (iv) a discount from market of a similar freely traded security (including a derivative security or a basket of securities traded on other markets, exchanges or among dealers); or (v) yield to maturity with respect to debt issues, or a combination of these and other methods. Good faith pricing is permitted if, in the Adviser’s, a Sub-Adviser’s, or the valuation committee’s opinion, the validity of market quotations appears to be questionable based on factors such as evidence of a thin market in the security based on a small number of quotations, a significant event occurs after the close of a market but before a Funds’ NAV calculation that may affect a security’s value, or the Adviser or a Sub-Adviser is aware of any other data that calls into question the reliability of market quotations.

 

Good faith pricing may also be used in instances when the bonds in which the Funds invest default or otherwise cease to have market quotations readily available. Investments in foreign securities, junk bonds, or other thinly traded securities are more likely to trigger good faith pricing than other securities.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used at March 31, 2018 in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities:

 

Core Opportunity Fund

 

   Valuation Inputs   
Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Closed-End Funds  $155,713,040   $   $   $155,713,040 
Business Development Companies   1,256,204            1,256,204 
Common Stocks   8,724,820            8,724,820 
Exchange-Traded Funds   53,536,695            53,536,695 
Preferred Stocks   1,025,518            1,025,518 
Business Development Company Notes   3,339,720            3,339,720 
U.S. Government Bonds and Notes       14,039,487        14,039,487 
Rights   84,077            84,077 
Warrants   95,806            95,806 
Short-Term Investments   4,184,153            4,184,153 
Total  $227,960,033   $14,039,487   $   $241,999,520 

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Strategic Income Fund            
  

Valuation Inputs

   
Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Closed-End Funds  $559,079,521   $   $   $559,079,521 
Business Development Companies   17,101,380            17,101,380 
Common Stocks   759,308    169,995        929,303 
Open-End Funds   28,237,782            28,237,782 
Preferred Stocks   14,069,736    3,143,550        17,213,286 
Business Development                    
Company Notes   28,526,882            28,526,882 
Foreign Corporate Bonds       45,856,113        45,856,113 
U.S. Corporate Bonds       59,246,867        59,246,867 
Foreign Government Bonds and Notes, Supranationals and Foreign Agencies       6,665,197        6,665,197 
Collateralized Loan Obligations       9,279,286        9,279,286 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       522,870,164        522,870,164 
U.S. Government Bonds and Notes       298,577,009        298,577,009 
Municipal Bonds       14,637,088        14,637,088 
U.S. Government / Agency Mortgage Backed Securities       220,622,374        220,622,374 
Short-Term Investments   169,538,155    3,429,380        172,967,535 
Total  $817,312,764   $1,184,497,023   $   $2,001,809,787 

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

High Income Fund            
   Valuation Inputs      
Investments in Securities at Value*   Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total 
Closed-End Funds  $6,875,587   $   $   $6,875,587 
Common Stocks   12,518            12,518 
Preferred Stocks   12,100        75,000    87,100 
Bank Loans       36,617,687        36,617,687 
High Yield Debt       17,901,826        17,901,826 
Short-Term Investments   1,166,126            1,166,126 
Total  $8,066,331   $54,519,513   $75,000   $62,660,844 

  

   Valuation Inputs     
Other Financial Instruments**  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Assets            
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  $   $35,335   $   $35,335 
Liabilities                    
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  $   $(34,781)  $   $(34,781)
Total  $   $554   $   $554 

 

*Refer to each Fund’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of securities by type.
**Other financial instruments are derivative instruments reflected in the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The changes of the fair value of investments for which the Funds have used Level 3 inputs to determine the fair value are as follows:

 

Investments in Securities  Balance as of October 1, 2017  Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation  Purchases  Sales Proceeds  Transfer into Level 3  Transfer Out of Level 3  Balance as of March 31, 2018  Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments held at March 31, 2018
High Income Fund                     
Preferred Stock  $75,000   $   $   $   $   $   $75,000   $ 
   $75,000   $   $   $   $   $   $75,000   $ 

 

The Table below provides additional information about the Level 3 Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2018:

 

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

High Income Fund

 

Asset Class Fair Value (USD) Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs(a) 
Preferred Stock $75,000 Last Transaction Price Transaction Price

 

(a) A change to the unobservable input may result in a significant change to the value of the investment as follows:

 

Unobservable Input Impact to Value if Input Increases Impact to Value if Input Decreases
Transaction Price Increase Decrease

 

It is the Funds’ policy to recognize transfers into and out of all levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels during the period.

 

4.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

 

The following discloses the Funds’ use of derivative instruments. The Funds’ investment objectives not only permit the Funds to purchase investment securities, they also allow the Funds to enter into various types of derivative contracts such as total return swap contracts and forward foreign currency contracts. In doing so, the Funds will employ strategies in differing combinations to permit them to increase, decrease, or change the level or types of exposure to market factors. Central to those strategies are features inherent to derivatives that make them more attractive for this purpose than equity or debt securities; they require little or no initial cash investment, they can focus exposure on only certain selected risk factors, and they may not require the ultimate receipt or delivery of the underlying security (or securities) to the contract. This may allow the Funds to pursue their objectives more quickly and efficiently than if they were to make direct purchases or sales of securities capable of affecting a similar response to market factors.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of their investment objectives, the Funds may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease their exposure to the following market 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.

 

Foreign Exchange Rate Risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to the change in the U.S. dollar value of a security held that is denominated in a foreign currency. The value of a foreign currency denominated security will decrease as the dollar appreciates against the currency, while the value of the foreign currency denominated security will increase as the dollar depreciates against the currency.

 

Risk of Investing in Derivatives

 

The Funds’ use of derivatives can result in losses due to unanticipated changes in the market risk factors and the overall market. 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 Funds to increase their market value exposure relative to their net assets and can substantially increase the volatility of the Funds’ performance.

 

Additional associated risks from investing in derivatives also exist and potentially could have significant effects on the valuation of the derivative and the Funds. Typically, the associated risks are not the risks that the Funds are attempting to increase or decrease exposure to, per their investment objectives, but are the additional risks from investing in derivatives.

 

Examples of these associated risks are liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Funds will not be able to sell the derivative in the open market in a timely manner, and counterparty credit risk, which is the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligation to the Funds.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

 

The Funds may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to hedge the value of portfolio securities denominated in particular currencies against fluctuations in relative value, to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies, or to generate income or gains. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. During the six months ended March 31, 2018, the High Income Fund engaged in forward foreign currency contracts. The contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the High Income Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When a forward foreign currency contract is extinguished, through either delivery or offset by entering into another forward foreign currency contract, the High Income 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 of the contract at the time it was extinguished.

 

Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The High Income Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign exchange rate underlying the forward foreign currency contract. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

If required by the forward foreign currency contracts, the High Income Fund has segregated sufficient assets as collateral to satisfy the current obligations with respect to forward foreign currency contracts, and this is reflected as Cash segregated at custodian for forward foreign currency contracts on the High Income Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Total Return Swaps

 

Certain Funds may enter into total return swaps. Total return swaps are agreements that provide the Funds with a return based on the performance of an underlying asset (called a “reference asset”), in exchange for fee payments to a counterparty based on a specific rate of return. The difference in the value of these income streams is recorded daily by the Funds, and is settled in cash periodically. The fee paid by the Funds will typically be determined by multiplying the face value of the swap agreement by an agreed upon interest rate. Generally, the basis of the total return swap is the unamortized premium received or paid. The periodic swap payments received or made by the Funds are recorded in the Statement of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. When the swap is terminated, the Funds will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract, if any. In addition, if the reference asset declines in value over the term of the swap, the Funds would also be required to pay the dollar value of that decline to the counterparty. Total return swaps could result in losses if the reference asset does not perform as anticipated by the Adviser. The Funds may use its own net asset value or the net asset value of a similar fund as the reference asset in a total return swap. This strategy serves to reduce “cash drag” (the impact of uninvested cash on the Fund’s overall return) by replacing it with the total return of the Fund’s own, or a similar fund’s investment holdings. The Funds record fluctuations in the value of open swap contracts on a daily basis as unrealized gains or losses.

 

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC financial derivative transactions entered into by a 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.

 

If required by the swap agreement, the Funds have segregated sufficient assets as collateral to satisfy the current obligations with respect to total return swaps, and this is reflected as Cash segregated at custodian for total return swap contracts on each Fund's respective Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The effect of derivatives instruments on each Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2018:

 

       Asset Derivatives 
Fund   Risk Exposure  Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location  Fair Value 
High Income Fund   Foreign exchange rate risk (Forward foreign currency contracts)  Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts  $35,335 

 

       Liabilities Derivatives 
Fund   Risk Exposure  Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location   Fair Value 
High Income Fund   Foreign exchange rate risk (Forward foreign currency contracts)  Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts  $(34,781)

 

The effect of derivatives instruments on each Fund's Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2018:

 

Fund   Risk Exposure  Statement of Operations Location  Realized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income   Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income 
High Income Fund   Foreign exchange rate risk (Forward foreign currency contracts)  Net realized gain/(loss) on Forward Foreign Currency Contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  $(189,466)  $1,812 

 

The forward currency contracts average notional amount during the six months ended March 31, 2018, is noted below.

 

Fund   Average Notional Amount of Forward Foreign Currency Contracts 
High Income Fund   $17,605,015 

 

Offsetting Arrangements: Certain derivative contracts are executed under standardized netting agreements. 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. These agreements mitigate counterparty credit risk by providing for a single net settlement with a counterparty of all financial transactions covered by the agreement in an event of default as defined under such agreement.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents derivative financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements, collateral arrangements or other similar agreements as of March 31, 2018.

 

Offsetting of Derivatives Asset

               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and  Liabilities 
   Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets   Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities   Net Amounts Presented in  the Statements  of Assets and Liabilities   Financial Instruments Available for Offset (a)   Cash Collateral Received(a)    Net Amount 
High Income Fund                        
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  $35,335   $   $35,335   $(34,781)  $   $554 
Total  $35,335   $   $35,335   $(34,781)  $   $554 

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Offsetting of Derivatives Liability

               Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and  Liabilities 
   Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities   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 Pledged(a)    Net Amount 
High Income Fund                        
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  $34,781        $34,781   $(34,781)  $   $ 
Total  $34,781   $   $34,781   $(34,781)  $   $ 

 

(a) These amounts are limited to the derivatives asset/liability balance and, accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged.

 

5. LOAN PARTICIPATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

The High Income Fund may invest in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates by corporate, governmental, or other borrowers. The High Income Fund will normally invest in corporate debt issuers in North America and Europe. The High Income Fund investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans from third parties. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution (the “lender”) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. The High Income Fund may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan, which may have varying terms and carry different associated risks. The High Income Fund will generally purchase assignments of these loans, in which case it will typically become a lender for purposes of the relevant loan agreement with direct contractual rights against the borrower, including the right to receive payments of principal and interest. When purchasing participation interests in a loan, the High Income Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the borrower. As a result, the High Income Fund may be subject to the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the loan agreement. The High Income Fund may enter into unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding. Unfunded loan commitments represent a future obligation in full, even though a percentage of the notional loan amounts may not be utilized by the borrower. When investing in a loan participation, the High Income Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt of payments by the lender from the borrower. The High Income Fund may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit portion of a floating rate loan. In certain circumstances, the High Income Fund may receive a penalty fee upon the prepayment of a floating rate loan by a borrower. Fees earned are recorded as a component of interest income or interest expense, respectively, on the Statement of Operations. At March 31, 2018, the High Income Fund had $3,022,158 in unsettled domestic and foreign loan commitments.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

6.  ADVISORY FEES, TRUSTEE FEES AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

 

 

The Adviser serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. Under the terms of the management agreement (the “Agreement”), the Adviser, subject to the supervision of the Board, provides or arranges to be provided to the Funds such investment advice as it deems advisable and will furnish or arrange to be furnished a continuous investment program for the Funds consistent with the Funds’ investment objectives and policies. As compensation for its management services, the Funds are obligated to pay the Adviser a fee computed and accrued daily and paid monthly in arrears at an annual rate of the average daily net assets of the Funds.

 

The Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) of the Funds is an affiliate of the Funds. For the six months ended March 31, 2018, the total related amounts paid by the Funds for CCO fees are included in Compliance expenses on the Statement of Operations.

 

The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual management fee rates (expressed as an annual rate).

 

Fund Contractual Management Fee
Core Opportunity Fund 1.00%
Strategic Income Fund 0.75%
High Income Fund 1.00%

 

The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive High Income Fund’s management fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding brokerage fees and commissions; borrowing costs such as (a) interest and (b) dividends on securities sold short; taxes; indirect expenses incurred by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests; and extraordinary expenses) of the High Income Fund until at least January 31, 2019 in order to maintain the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Deferral and/or Reimbursement at 1.60% and 1.35% for the Class R shares and Class I shares, respectively. This agreement may be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Trustees on 60 days written notice to the Adviser. Any waiver or reimbursement is subject to repayment by the High Income Fund within three years following the fiscal year in which the expenses occurred if the Fund is able to make the repayment without exceeding its current expense limitation and the repayment is approved by the Board of Trustees.

 

As of the year ended September 30, 2017, reimbursed expenses for the High Income Fund subject to potential recovery by year of expiration are as follows:

 

       Expiring September 30, 
       2018   2019   2020 
High Income Fund                
Class I      N/A   N/A   N/A 
Class R       $N/A    1,430   $2,773 
Total       $N/A    1,430   $2,773 

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Adviser opted to forgo $81,739 in management fees in the Strategic Income Fund related to the Fund's investment in an affiliate fund, the High Income Fund.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

DoubleLine is the investment sub-adviser to the Strategic Income Fund. Oaktree Capital is the investment sub-adviser to the High Income Fund. Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements, the Sub-Advisers, subject to the supervision of the Adviser and the Board of the Trust, provide to the Strategic Income Fund and the High Income Fund such investment advice as deemed advisable and will furnish a continuous investment program for the portion of assets managed in the respective Fund consistent with the respective Fund's investment objective and policies. As compensation for its sub-advisory services, the Adviser is obligated to pay each Sub- Adviser a fee computed and accrued daily and paid monthly in arrears based on an annual rate of the average daily net assets of the Strategic Income Fund and the High Income Fund.

 

ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) provides the Funds with fund administration and fund accounting services. ALPS also serves as transfer agent, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds (“Transfer Agent”).

 

State Street Bank & Trust, Co. serves as the Funds’ custodian.

 

The Funds have adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Plan”). The Plan permits the Funds to pay the Adviser for distribution and promotion expenses related to marketing shares of the Funds. The amount payable annually by the Class R shares of the Core Opportunity Fund, the Class R Shares of the Strategic Income Fund, and the Class R Shares of the High Income Fund is 0.25% of the average daily net assets. Under the Plan the Trust may engage in any activities related to the distribution of Fund shares. The expenses of the Funds’ Plan are reflected as 12b-1 fees in the Statements of Operations.

 

The Funds have entered into a Distribution Agreement with ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“the Distributor”), an affiliate of ALPS, to provide distribution services to the Funds. The Distributor serves as underwriter/distributor of shares of the Funds.

 

Officers of the Trust and Trustees who are “interested persons” of the Trust or the Adviser received no salary or fees from the Trust. Effective October 1, 2016, each Trustee who is not an “interested person” receives a fee of $16,500 per year, plus $1,500 per meeting attended from the Trust. In addition, the chair of the audit committee receives $500 annually and the lead independent Trustee receives $250 annually. The Trust reimburses each Trustee and Officer for his or her travel and other expenses relating to attendance at such meetings. The Trustees are also compensated for their services as independent directors of other funds within the fund complex.1 

 

Certain Trustees and Officers of the Trust are also officers of the Adviser, the Distributor or ALPS Fund Services, Inc.

 

1 The Fund Complex consists of the RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund, the RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund, and the RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund, each a series of the RiverNorth Funds Trust, and the RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc., RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. and the RiverNorth Marketplace Lending Corporation.

 

7.  TAX BASIS INFORMATION

 

 

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 a Fund.

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

  March 31, 2018 (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 March 31, 2018.

 

The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, was as follows:

 

    Ordinary Income   Tax-Exempt Income   Distributions paid from Long-Term Capital Gain   Return of Capital   Total 
Core Opportunity Fund*   $13,479,295   $23,723   $10,177,520   $   $23,680,538 
Strategic Income Fund*    95,846,805    529,827    1,140,967        97,517,599 
High Income Fund*    3,223,946            286,026    3,509,972 

 

*Classification of Distributions: Net investment income and net realized gain may differ for financial statement and tax purposes. 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.

 

Components of Distributable Earnings on a Tax Basis: The tax components of distributable earnings are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from the composition of net assets reported under GAAP. Accordingly, for the year ended September 30, 2017, certain differences were reclassified. These differences were primarily due to book/tax distribution differences, tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies, principle payments, and to the different tax treatment of certain other investments; the amounts reclassified did not affect net assets. The reclassifications were as follows:

 

    Paid-in Capital   Accumulated Net Investment Income/(Loss)   Accumulated Net Realized Gain/(Loss) 
Core Opportunity Fund   $(4,491,886)  $7,430,033   $(2,938,147)
Strategic Income Fund    (3,391,600)   9,079,464    (5,687,864)
High Income Fund    (77,449)   (1,201,711)   1,279,160 

 

At September 30, 2017, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for the Funds were as follows:

 

   Undistributed Ordinary Income   Accumulated Capital Gains/(Losses)   Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)   Other Cumulative Effect of Timing Differences   Total 
Core Opportunity Fund  $   $37,470,920   $30,832,550   $(984)  $68,302,486 
Strategic Income Fund       6,518,434    (40,730,294)   (3,379,439)   (37,591,299)
High Income Fund       (3,148,874)   882,297    (1,791,575)   (4,058,152)

 

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Capital Losses: As of September 30, 2017 the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards which may reduce the applicable Fund’s taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus may reduce the amount of the distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Funds of any liability for federal tax pursuant to the Code. The capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward indefinitely. Other cumulative effect of timing differences were primarily due to treatment of defaulted security, late ordinary loss, and to the different tax treatment of certain other investments.

 

The Strategic Income Fund capital loss carryovers used during the year ended September 30, 2017 were $2,222,288.

 

Capital losses carried forwards were as follows:

 

Fund  

Non-Expiring Short-Term

  

Non-Expiring Long-Term

 
High Income Fund   $721,365   $2,099,273 

  

The High Income Fund has elected to defer to the year ending September 30, 2018, capital losses recognized during the period November 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, in the amount of $328,236.

 

The High Income Fund elected to defer to the year ending September 30, 2018, late ordinary losses in the amount of $1,792,659.

 

Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments: The amount of net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and the cost of investment securities for tax purposes, including short-term securities at March 31, 2018, were as follows:

 

Fund   Gross
Appreciation
(excess of
value over
tax)
   Gross
Depreciation
(excess of tax
cost over
value)
   Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
   Cost of
Investments for
Income Tax
Purposes
 
Core Opportunity Fund*   $22,380,293   $(5,481,125)  $16,899,168   $225,100,352 
Strategic Income Fund*    53,142,085    (150,794,600)   (97,652,515)   2,099,462,302 
High Income Fund*    1,510,611    (1,080,311)   430,300    62,230,544 

 

*The difference between book and tax basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the Funds is attributable primarily to PFIC’s, wash sales and tax treatment of certain other investments.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

8. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

 

Investment transactions for the six months ended March 31, 2018, excluding U.S. Government Obligations and short-term investments, were as follows:

 

Fund   Purchases of Securities   Proceeds from Sales of Securities 
Core Opportunity Fund   $66,400,322   $113,899,798 
Strategic Income Fund    263,710,186    184,902,091 
High Income Fund    17,388,537    17,825,407 

 

Investment Transactions in U.S. Government Obligations for the six months ended March 31, 2018 were as follows: 

        Proceeds from 
    Purchases of   Sales of 
Fund   Securities   Securities 
Core Opportunity Fund   $15,039,242   $992,070 
Strategic Income Fund    227,673,535    126,345,987 

  

9. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

 

Funds may invest in certain securities that are considered securities issued by affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated person, including an affiliated company, is one in which a Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The purchases, sales, dividend income, capital gains, shares and value of investment in affiliated companies for the six months ended March 31, 2018 were as follows:

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

   Share                             
   Balance as           Share   Market             
   of           Balance as   Value as of       Change in     
   September           of March 31,   March 31,       Unrealized   Realized 
Security Name  30, 2017   Purchases   Sales   2018   2018   Dividends   Gain (Loss)   Gain (Loss) 
RiverNorth/ Oaktree High Income Fund, Class I   2,893,133    52,414        2,945,547   $28,237,782   $507,054   $(505,976)  $ 
                       $28,237,782   $507,054   $(505,976)  $ 

 

10. REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT 

 

 

On April 8, 2014, the Funds entered into a $100,000,000 committed unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust, Co. The Revolving Credit Agreement was amended on April 17, 2015, April 5, 2016 and on April 4, 2017. The Revolving Credit Agreement expires on April 3, 2018. Borrowings under this arrangement bear interest at the higher of the Federal Funds Rate and the One-Month LIBOR Rate in effect on the day the loan is made plus 1.25%, whichever is greater. From October 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, the Funds paid a facility fee on unloaned balances equal to the product of $100,000,000 less the principal amount of loans outstanding and 0.15%. The Revolving Credit Agreement expires on April 3, 2018. For the six months ended March 31, 2018, the Funds did not borrow under the Agreement.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Notes to Financial Statements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

11. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

 

 

On March 31, 2018, there were an unlimited number of no par value shares of beneficial interest authorized for each Fund. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest are shown in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates a presumption of control of the fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Beneficial owners owning more than 25% of the voting securities for the benefit of their customers of each class of each Fund, as of March 31, 2018, are listed below: 

 

Fund Shareholder Name Percentage Interest
Core Opportunity Fund - Class I National Financial Services, LLC 38.10%
Core Opportunity Fund - Class R National Financial Services, LLC 69.26%
Strategic Income Fund - Class I Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. 34.97%
Strategic Income Fund - Class R Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. 40.87%
High Income Fund - Class I RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund 53.26%
High Income Fund - Class R Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. 57.89%

 

12. 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. 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.

 

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

  

On April 3, 2018 the Revolving Credit Agreement was renewed for an additional 364-day period, to expire on April 2, 2019.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Additional Information
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

 

 

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Funds voted proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are available without charge upon request by (1) calling the Funds at (888) 848-7569 and (2) from Form N-PX filed by the Funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE POLICY

 

 

The Funds file a complete schedule of investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ first and third fiscal quarters end on December 31 and June 30. The Form N-Q filing must be made within 60 days of the end of the quarter. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or they may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operations of the Public Reference Room). You may also obtain copies by calling the Funds at 1-888-848-7569.

 

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  Board Considerations Regarding Approval of
RiverNorth Funds Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

RENEWAL OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

 

Consideration and Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreements with RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC 

At an in-person meeting of the Board, held on November 14, 2017 and called expressly for that purpose, the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”)), considered the renewal of the Management Agreement between the RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC (“RiverNorth” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust. The Board received materials compiled by the Adviser and the Funds’ administrator, including a copy of the Management Agreement, the Adviser’s response to a questionnaire regarding the Adviser’s profitability, management and operations, a copy of the Adviser’s Form ADV, certifications regarding the Adviser’s compliance programs and information regarding the performance of Funds’ benchmark indices and peer funds. Prior to the in-person Board meeting held on November 14, 2017, the Independent Trustees held a special meeting on November 8, 2017 via teleconference to discuss the materials. The Board considered the following factors, among others, in reaching its determination to renew the Management Agreement: (i) the investment performance of the Funds and the investment performance of the Adviser, (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, (iii) the experience and qualifications of the personnel providing such services, (iv) the costs of the services provided and the profits to be realized by the Adviser and any of its affiliates from the relationship with each Fund, (v) the extent to which economies of scale will be realized by each Fund as it grows, and (vi) whether each Fund’s fee levels reflected the economies of scale to the benefit of the Fund’s shareholders.

 

Core Opportunity Fund 

Regarding the Core Opportunity Fund, the Board reviewed the performance of the Fund for the three months, one-year, three-years, five-years, ten-years and since inception periods ended September 30, 2017. These returns were compared to the returns of mutual funds in FUSE Research Network, LLC’s (“FUSE”) Allocation-50% to 70% Equity fund universe. The Trustees also reviewed the Fund’s performance relative to other funds managed by the Adviser. The Board concluded that the performance compared favorably to the Allocation-50% to 70% Equity universe averages for each of the periods. The Board noted in its review of the performance that the Core Opportunity Fund’s Retail Class Shares’ lowest universe ranking was 35 out of 74 funds for the five-year period, and the Core Opportunity Fund’s best universe ranking was 2 out of 57 funds for the ten-year period.

 

As to the comparative fees and expenses, the Trustees considered the management and the other fees paid by the Fund and compared those to the management and other fees paid by funds in the relative peer group determined by FUSE and the Allocation-50% to 70% Equity fund universe. The Board noted that the Core Opportunity Fund’s Retail Class Shares’ annual net expense ratio of 1.36% was higher than the median of 1.15% and also higher than the average of 1.19% for the peer group. The Board also noted that the annual net expense ratio of 1.35% placed the Core Opportunity Fund in the lowest quartile for the universe, with a rank of 69 out of 83 funds. The Board noted, however, that the higher net fees were partially attributable to the fees charged by the closed-end funds in which the Fund invests and were not direct operating expenses of the Fund.

 

The Board also noted that the annual management fee of 1.00% for the Fund was above the 0.67% median and the 0.77% average paid by the peer funds. The Board noted that the lowest fee for the peer group was 0.53%. The Board noted, however, that the funds in the lowest management fee range, which reduced the average, were likely funds of funds where the adviser was paid on the underlying fund assets. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that although fees were high relative to the Fund’s peers, the fees were reasonable given the unique investment characteristics of the Fund and the nature of the services provided by the Adviser.

 

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RiverNorth Funds Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Strategic Income Fund 

Regarding the Strategic Income Fund, the Board reviewed the performance of the Fund for the three months, one-year, three-years, five-years and since inception periods ended September 30, 2017. The Board noted that the Strategic Income Fund outperformed peer mutual funds in FUSE’s Multisector Bond fund universe for the three-year, five-year and since inception periods, but underperformed the universe for the three months and one-year periods. The Board also reviewed the Fund’s performance relative to other funds managed by the Adviser. The Board concluded that the Fund’s overall performance compared favorably with the universe averages.

 

As to the comparative fees and expenses, the Trustees considered the management and the other fees paid by the Fund and compared those to the management and other fees paid by funds in the relative peer group determined by FUSE and the Multisector Bond fund universe. The Board noted that the Strategic Income Fund’s Retail Class Shares’ annual net expense ratio of 1.11% was higher than the median of 1.09% and higher than the average of 1.07% for the other funds in the peer group, but less than the highest, which was 1.26%. The Board also noted that the annual net expense ratio of 1.11% for the Retail Class Shares placed the Strategic Income Fund in the third quartile for the universe, with a rank of 44 out of 61 funds.

 

The Board also noted that the annual management fee of 0.75% for the Fund was equal to the 0.74% median and above the 0.72% average paid by the peer funds. The Board noted that the lowest fee for the peer group was 0.32%. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that the fees were reasonable given the nature of the Fund’s investment strategy, the capabilities of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, and the nature of the services provided to the Fund.

 

High Income Fund 

Regarding the High Income Fund, the Board reviewed the performance of the Fund for the three months, one-year, three-year and since inception periods ended September 30, 2017. The Board noted that the High Income Fund underperformed the peer funds in FUSE’s High Yield Bond fund universe for each period. The Board also reviewed the Fund’s performance relative to other funds managed by the Adviser.

 

As to the comparative fees and expenses, the Trustees considered the management and the other fees paid by the Fund and compared those to the management and other fees paid by funds in the relative peer group determined by FUSE and the High Yield Bond fund universe. The Board noted that the High Income Fund’s Retail Class Shares’ annual net expense ratio of 1.60% was higher than the median of 1.24% and the average of 1.23% for the other funds in the peer group, and equal to the highest, which was also 1.60%. The Board also noted that the annual net expense ratio of 1.60% for the Retail Class Shares placed the High Income Fund in the fourth quartile for the universe, with a rank of 128 out of 132 funds.

 

The Board also noted that the annual management fee of 1.00% for the Fund was above the 0.79% median and above the 0.82% average paid by the peer funds. The Board noted that the minimum fee for the peer group is 0.45% and the highest was 1.10%. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that the fees were adequate in comparison to the Fund’s peers, and the fees were reasonable given the nature of the Fund’s investment strategy, the capabilities of the Adviser, and the nature of the services to be provided to the Fund.

 

As to the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser to the Funds, the Board considered that under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Adviser would be subject to the supervision of the Board, provide or arrange to be provided to the Fund such investment advice as the Adviser, in its discretion, deems advisable and will furnish or arrange to be furnished a continuous investment program for the Funds consistent with each Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Board reviewed the Adviser’s Form ADV, which was previously provided to the Board and which provided details regarding the experience of each of the Adviser’s personnel. The Adviser also provided additional information regarding its experience managing other investment accounts. Based on the foregoing information, the Board, including the Independent Trustees concluded that the Adviser had provided quality services and would continue to do so for the Funds. 

 

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  Board Considerations Regarding Approval of
RiverNorth Funds Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

As to the cost of the services to be provided and to the profits to be realized by the Adviser, the Board reviewed the Adviser’s estimates of its profitability and its financial condition. The Board reviewed the Adviser’s financial statements and noted the Adviser’s financial condition is stable as income from its asset management operations have contributed to higher revenues for the Adviser. In response to a question from the Trustees, the Adviser noted that the Adviser’s management fees were comparable to those charged to other mutual funds to which the Adviser provides sub-advisory services. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that the Management Agreement, with respect to the Core Opportunity Fund, Strategic Income Fund and High Income Fund was not overly profitable to the Adviser and the financial condition of the Adviser was adequate.

 

The Board noted that the Adviser has no affiliations with the Funds’ transfer agent, fund accountant, custodian, or distributor and therefore does not derive any benefits from the relationships these parties may have with the Trust. The Board also noted each Fund’s liquidity status and its ability to meet redemptions.

 

Based upon such information as they considered necessary to the exercise of their reasonable business judgment, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that it was in the best interests of each of the Funds to continue the Management Agreement with the Adviser for an additional one-year period.

 

Consideration and Renewal of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements with DoubleLine Capital, LP and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. – Strategic Income Fund and High Income Fund 

At an in-person meeting of the Board, held on November 14, 2017 and called expressly for that purpose, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered the renewal of the sub-advisory agreement (the “DoubleLine Agreement”) between the Adviser and DoubleLine Capital, LP (“DoubleLine”) related to the Strategic Income Fund and the materials provided in support of the proposed renewal of the sub-advisory agreement (the “Oaktree Agreement” and together with the DoubleLine Agreement, the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”) between the Adviser and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree” and together with DoubleLine, the “Sub-Advisers”) related to the High Income Fund (together with the Strategic Income Fund, the “Funds”). Prior to the in-person Board meeting held on November 14, 2017, the Independent Trustees held a special meeting on November 8, 2017 via teleconference to discuss the materials.

 

The Board received materials compiled by each Sub-Adviser and the Adviser, including a copy of each Sub-Advisory Agreement, each Sub-Adviser’s response to a questionnaire regarding its profitability, management and operations, a copy of each Sub-Adviser’s Form ADV and information regarding the performance of the Funds’ benchmark indices and peer funds (“Renewal Materials”). The Board had reviewed and discussed the Renewal Materials at the Special Meeting relating to the Sub-Advisers and the Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board considered the following factors, among others, in reaching its determination to renew the Sub-Advisory Agreements: (i) the investment performance of each Fund and the investment performance of the Sub-Advisers, (ii) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Sub-Advisers to the Funds, (iii) the experience and qualifications of the personnel providing such services, (iv) the costs of the services provided and the profits to be realized by each Sub-Adviser and any of its affiliates from the relationship with the Funds, (v) the extent to which economies of scale will be realized by the Funds as they grow, and (vi) whether the fee levels of each Fund reflected the economies of scale to the benefit of each Fund’s shareholders.

 

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  Board Considerations Regarding Approval of
RiverNorth Funds Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
  March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The Board reviewed the performance of the Strategic Income Fund for the three months, one-year, three-year, five-year and since inception periods ended September 30, 2017. The Board noted that the Strategic Income Fund outperformed the funds in the FUSE Multisector Bond fund universe for the three-year, five-year and since inception periods, but underperformed the universe for the three months and one-year periods. The Board also reviewed the performance of the portion of the Strategic Income Fund managed by DoubleLine relative to relevant securities indices, and to other accounts managed by DoubleLine. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the performance was in line with the universe averages and outperformed the returns of the relative benchmark index.

 

The Board reviewed the performance of the High Income Fund for the three months, one-year, three-year and since inception periods ended September 30, 2017. The Board noted that the High Income Fund underperformed the peer funds in the FUSE High Yield Bond fund universe for each period. The Board also reviewed the performance of the portion of the High Income Fund managed by Oaktree to relevant securities indices.

 

As to the comparative fees and expenses, the Board considered the management fee paid by the each Fund to the Adviser, and noted that the Adviser pays each Sub-Adviser from its fee, which the Board had previously determined was reasonable. The Board noted that the sub-advisory fee paid by the Adviser to each Sub-Adviser was reasonable as well given the fees each Sub-Adviser charges other clients to manage similar strategies.

 

As to the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Sub-Advisers, the Board considered that under the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Sub-Advisers would, subject to the supervision of the Board, provide to the Funds such investment advice as the Sub-Advisers, in their discretion, deem advisable and will furnish or arrange to be furnished a continuous investment program for the Funds consistent with each Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Board reviewed the Form ADV of each Sub-Adviser, which provided details regarding the experience of each Sub-Adviser’s investment personnel. The Sub-Advisers also provided additional information regarding their operations and experience managing other investment accounts. Based on the foregoing information, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each Sub-Adviser had provided quality services and would continue to do so for the Funds.

 

As to the cost of the services to be provided and to the profits to be realized by the Sub-Advisers, the Board reviewed each Sub-Adviser’s financial condition. The Board noted that financial condition of each Sub-Adviser was stable. The Board also noted that Oaktree declined to provide profitability in response to a request from the Board. The Board, including the Independent Trustees determined that the Sub-Advisory Agreements and the compensation to each Sub-Adviser was reasonable and the financial condition of each Sub-Adviser was adequate. The Board noted that neither Sub-Adviser has affiliations with the Funds’ transfer agent, fund accountant, custodian, or distributor and therefore does not derive any benefits from the relationships these parties may have with the Trust.

 

Based upon such information as they considered necessary to the exercise of their reasonable business judgment, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that it was in the best interests of each the Strategic Income Fund and High Income Fund to continue the Sub-Advisory Agreements between the Adviser and the respective Fund’s Sub-Adviser for an additional one-year period.

 

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RiverNorth Funds
RiverNorth Core Opportunity Fund
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Income Fund
RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund

 

Board of Trustees

Patrick W. Galley, CFA, Chairman

James G. Kelley
John S. Oakes
Fred G. Steingraber
John K. Carter

 

Investment Adviser

RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC

 

Sub Advisers 

DoubleLine Capital LP
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

 

Transfer Agent, Administrator and
Dividend Disbursing
Agent ALPS Fund Services, Inc.

 

Distributor

ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

Custodian

State Street Bank & Trust

 

Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Cohen & Company, Ltd.

 

This report is provided for the general information of the shareholders of the RiverNorth Funds. This report is not intended for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds, unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

 

 

Item 2.Code of Ethics.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – disclosed with annual report.

 

Item 3.Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – disclosed with annual report.

 

Item 4.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

NOT APPLICABLE - disclosed with annual report.

 

Item 5.Audit Committee of Listed Companies.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – applies to listed companies only.

 

Item 6.Schedule of Investments.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – schedule filed with Item 1.

 

Item 7.Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – applies to closed-end funds only.

 

Item 8.Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – applies to closed-end funds only.

 

Item 9.Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

NOT APPLICABLE – applies to closed-end funds only.

 

Item 10.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of trustees.

 

Item 11.Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) Based on an evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

 

 

(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Not Applicable – filed with annual report.

 

(a)(2)Certifications by the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 and required by Rule 30a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3)Not Applicable – there were no written solicitations to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1during the period.

 

(b)Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant:RiverNorth Funds

 

By: /s/ Patrick W. Galley  
Name: Patrick W. Galley  
Title: President  
     
Date: June 8, 2018  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By: /s/ Patrick W. Galley  
Name: Patrick W. Galley  
Title: President & Chief Executive Officer  
     
Date: June 8, 2018  

 

By: /s/ Jonathan M. Mohrhardt  
Name: Jonathan M. Mohrhardt  
Title: Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer  
     
Date: June 8, 2018