united states
securities and exchange commission
washington, d.c. 20549

form n-csr

certified shareholder report of registered management
investment companies

Investment Company Act file number 811-23611

 

James Alpha Funds Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

515 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Emile R. Molineaux, Gemini Fund Services, LLC

80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 623-266-4567

 

Date of fiscal year end: 2/28

 

Date of reporting period: 08/31/2024

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

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Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund 

Class A (SNOAX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$108
2.09%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
Without Load
10.00%
10.29%
4.37%
With Load
3.66%
8.99%
3.75%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
15.19%
12.36%
Russell 3000® Value Index
21.02%
11.11%
8.76%

Load Information: 5.75% is the maximum sales charge on purchase of A Shares.

 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-long-short-opportunity-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

The Fund has adopted the performance of the Snow Capital Long/Short Opportunity Fund, a series of the Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor Portfolio”) as the result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Portfolio into the Fund, which was consummated after the close of business on November 5, 2021 (the “Reorganization”). Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The returns shown for periods ending on or prior to November 5, 2021 are those of the Class A shares of the Predecessor Portfolio. Class A shares of the Predecessor Portfolio were reorganized into Class A of the Fund, respectively, after the close of business on November 5, 2021. Class A shares' returns of the Fund will be different from the returns of the Predecessor Portfolio's Class A shares as they have different expenses.

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$92,560,271
Number of Portfolio Holdings
111
Advisory Fee
$380,749
Portfolio Turnover
21%

Long Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-16.1%
Communications
1.3%
Equity
2.1%
Consumer Staples
3.2%
Utilities
3.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.7%
Industrials
10.1%
Health Care
12.4%
Materials
15.0%
Technology
17.2%
Energy
22.0%
Financials
21.9%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
JPMorgan Chase & Company
4.6%
Commercial Metals Company
4.5%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
3.9%
Amgen, Inc.
3.4%
Sanofi - ADR
3.2%
Open Text Corporation
3.0%
Alamos Gold, Inc.
2.9%
Johnson & Johnson
2.8%
Kenvue, Inc.
2.7%
Citigroup, Inc.
2.6%

Short Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Industry Chart
Value
Value
Commodity
-0.6%
Consumer Discretionary
-0.7%
Call Options Written
-1.3%
Consumer Staples
-1.5%
Materials
-1.7%
Energy
-1.8%
Financials
-2.6%
Equity
-28.9%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNOAX

Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund 

Class C (SNOCX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$145
2.83%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
Without Load
9.15%
9.48%
3.60%
With Load
8.15%
9.48%
3.60%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
15.19%
12.36%
Russell 3000® Value Index
21.02%
11.11%
8.76%

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

Class C charges a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if you redeem Class C shares within one year after purchase.

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-long-short-opportunity-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

The Fund has adopted the performance of the Snow Capital Long/Short Opportunity Fund, a series of the Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor Portfolio”) as the result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Portfolio into the Fund, which was consummated after the close of business on November 5, 2021 (the “Reorganization”). Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The returns shown for periods ending on or prior to November 5, 2021 are those of the Class C shares of the Predecessor Portfolio. Class C shares of the Predecessor Portfolio were reorganized into Class C of the Fund, respectively, after the close of business on November 5, 2021. Class C shares' returns of the Fund will be different from the returns of the Predecessor Portfolio's Class C shares as they have different expenses.

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

What did the Fund invest in? 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$92,560,271
Number of Portfolio Holdings
111
Advisory Fee
$380,749
Portfolio Turnover
21%

Long Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-16.1%
Communications
1.3%
Equity
2.1%
Consumer Staples
3.2%
Utilities
3.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.7%
Industrials
10.1%
Health Care
12.4%
Materials
15.0%
Technology
17.2%
Energy
22.0%
Financials
21.9%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
JPMorgan Chase & Company
4.6%
Commercial Metals Company
4.5%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
3.9%
Amgen, Inc.
3.4%
Sanofi - ADR
3.2%
Open Text Corporation
3.0%
Alamos Gold, Inc.
2.9%
Johnson & Johnson
2.8%
Kenvue, Inc.
2.7%
Citigroup, Inc.
2.6%

Short Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Industry Chart
Value
Value
Commodity
-0.6%
Consumer Discretionary
-0.7%
Call Options Written
-1.3%
Consumer Staples
-1.5%
Materials
-1.7%
Energy
-1.8%
Financials
-2.6%
Equity
-28.9%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNOCX

Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund 

Class I (SNOIX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$95
1.84%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
10.27%
10.56%
4.63%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
15.19%
12.36%
Russell 3000® Value Index
21.02%
11.11%
8.76%

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-long-short-opportunity-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

The Fund has adopted the performance of the Snow Capital Long/Short Opportunity Fund, a series of the Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor Portfolio”) as the result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Portfolio into the Fund, which was consummated after the close of business on November 5, 2021 (the “Reorganization”). Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The returns shown for periods ending on or prior to November 5, 2021 are those of the Institutional Class shares of the Predecessor Portfolio. Institutional Class shares of the Predecessor Portfolio were reorganized into Class I of the Fund, respectively, after the close of business on November 5, 2021. Class I shares' returns of the Fund will be different from the returns of the Predecessor Portfolio's Institutional Class shares as they have different expenses. 

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

What did the Fund invest in? 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$92,560,271
Number of Portfolio Holdings
111
Advisory Fee
$380,749
Portfolio Turnover
21%

Long Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-16.1%
Communications
1.3%
Equity
2.1%
Consumer Staples
3.2%
Utilities
3.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.7%
Industrials
10.1%
Health Care
12.4%
Materials
15.0%
Technology
17.2%
Energy
22.0%
Financials
21.9%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
JPMorgan Chase & Company
4.6%
Commercial Metals Company
4.5%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
3.9%
Amgen, Inc.
3.4%
Sanofi - ADR
3.2%
Open Text Corporation
3.0%
Alamos Gold, Inc.
2.9%
Johnson & Johnson
2.8%
Kenvue, Inc.
2.7%
Citigroup, Inc.
2.6%

Short Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Industry Chart
Value
Value
Commodity
-0.6%
Consumer Discretionary
-0.7%
Call Options Written
-1.3%
Consumer Staples
-1.5%
Materials
-1.7%
Energy
-1.8%
Financials
-2.6%
Equity
-28.9%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNOIX

Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund 

Class R6 (SNORX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R6
$83
1.61%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
Since Inception (November 4, 2021)
Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
10.27%
4.78%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
6.96%
Russell 3000® Value Index
21.02%
6.49%

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-long-short-opportunity-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

What did the Fund invest in? 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$92,560,271
Number of Portfolio Holdings
111
Advisory Fee
$380,749
Portfolio Turnover
21%

Long Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
-16.1%
Communications
1.3%
Equity
2.1%
Consumer Staples
3.2%
Utilities
3.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.7%
Industrials
10.1%
Health Care
12.4%
Materials
15.0%
Technology
17.2%
Energy
22.0%
Financials
21.9%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
JPMorgan Chase & Company
4.6%
Commercial Metals Company
4.5%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
3.9%
Amgen, Inc.
3.4%
Sanofi - ADR
3.2%
Open Text Corporation
3.0%
Alamos Gold, Inc.
2.9%
Johnson & Johnson
2.8%
Kenvue, Inc.
2.7%
Citigroup, Inc.
2.6%

Short Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Industry Chart
Value
Value
Commodity
-0.6%
Consumer Discretionary
-0.7%
Call Options Written
-1.3%
Consumer Staples
-1.5%
Materials
-1.7%
Energy
-1.8%
Financials
-2.6%
Equity
-28.9%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNORX

Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund 

Class A (SNWAX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$80
1.50%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund
Without Load
22.58%
17.56%
6.45%
With Load
15.53%
16.18%
5.82%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
15.19%
12.36%
Russell 2000® Value Index
19.25%
10.38%
7.46%

Load Information: 5.75% is the maximum sales charge on purchase of A Shares.

 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-small-cap-value-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

The Fund has adopted the performance of the Snow Capital Small Cap Value Fund, a series of the Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor Portfolio”) as the result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Portfolio into the Fund, which was consummated after the close of business on November 5, 2021 (the “Reorganization”). Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The returns shown for periods ending on or prior to November 5, 2021 are those of the Class A shares of the Predecessor Portfolio. Class A shares of the Predecessor Portfolio were reorganized into Class A of the Fund, respectively, after the close of business on November 5, 2021. Class A shares' returns of the Fund will be different from the returns of the Predecessor Portfolio's Class A shares as they have different expenses. 

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$27,815,793
Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$20,469
Portfolio Turnover
14%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
100.0%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
6.7%
Real Estate
3.3%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
4.8%
Energy
7.5%
Materials
7.6%
Industrials
8.1%
Technology
9.4%
Consumer Discretionary
17.2%
Financials
30.7%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A
4.9%
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
4.8%
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
4.7%
Lincoln National Corporation
3.7%
FMC Corporation
3.6%
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
3.4%
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
3.3%
Photronics, Inc.
3.2%
Delek US Holdings, Inc.
3.1%
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
3.1%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNWAX

Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund 

Class C (SNWCX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$120
2.25%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund
Without Load
21.65%
16.69%
5.65%
With Load
20.65%
16.69%
5.65%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
15.19%
12.36%
Russell 2000® Value Index
19.25%
10.38%
7.46%

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

Class C charges a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if you redeem Class C shares within one year after purchase.

 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-small-cap-value-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

The Fund has adopted the performance of the Snow Capital Small Cap Value Fund, a series of the Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor Portfolio”) as the result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Portfolio into the Fund, which was consummated after the close of business on November 5, 2021 (the “Reorganization”). Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The returns shown for periods ending on or prior to November 5, 2021 are those of the Class C shares of the Predecessor Portfolio. Class C shares of the Predecessor Portfolio were reorganized into Class C of the Fund, respectively, after the close of business on November 5, 2021. Class C shares' returns of the Fund will be different from the returns of the Predecessor Portfolio's Class C shares as they have different expenses.

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$27,815,793
Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$20,469
Portfolio Turnover
14%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
100.0%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
6.7%
Real Estate
3.3%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
4.8%
Energy
7.5%
Materials
7.6%
Industrials
8.1%
Technology
9.4%
Consumer Discretionary
17.2%
Financials
30.7%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A
4.9%
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
4.8%
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
4.7%
Lincoln National Corporation
3.7%
FMC Corporation
3.6%
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
3.4%
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
3.3%
Photronics, Inc.
3.2%
Delek US Holdings, Inc.
3.1%
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
3.1%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNWCX

Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund 

Class I (SNWIX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$64
1.20%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund
22.90%
17.87%
6.72%
Russell 2000® Value Index
19.25%
10.38%
7.46%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
15.19%
12.36%

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-small-cap-value-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

The Fund has adopted the performance of the Snow Capital Small Cap Value Fund, a series of the Trust for Professional Managers (the “Predecessor Portfolio”) as the result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Portfolio into the Fund, which was consummated after the close of business on November 5, 2021 (the “Reorganization”). Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The returns shown for periods ending on or prior to November 5, 2021 are those of the Institutional Class shares of the Predecessor Portfolio. Institutional Class shares of the Predecessor Portfolio were reorganized into Class I of the Fund, respectively, after the close of business on November 5, 2021. Class I shares' returns of the Fund will be different from the returns of the Predecessor Portfolio's Institutional Class shares as they have different expenses. 

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$27,815,793
Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$20,469
Portfolio Turnover
14%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
100.0%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
6.7%
Real Estate
3.3%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
4.8%
Energy
7.5%
Materials
7.6%
Industrials
8.1%
Technology
9.4%
Consumer Discretionary
17.2%
Financials
30.7%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A
4.9%
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
4.8%
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
4.7%
Lincoln National Corporation
3.7%
FMC Corporation
3.6%
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
3.4%
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
3.3%
Photronics, Inc.
3.2%
Delek US Holdings, Inc.
3.1%
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
3.1%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNWIX

Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund 

Class R6 (SNWRX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - August 31, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-833-999-2636. 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R6
$52
0.98%

Average Annual Total Returns 

1 Year
Since Inception (November 4, 2021)
Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund
22.90%
8.73%
Russell 2000® Value Index
19.25%
1.16%
Russell 3000® Total Return Index
26.14%
6.96%

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of the Fund's future performance. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. 

 

For the most recent month-end performance, visit https://funds.easterlyam.com/snow-small-cap-value-fund/ or call 888-814-8180.

 

Performance information reflects the impact of fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements in effect during the period shown. If terminated, future expenses may be higher which would impact the Fund’s performance.

 

Fund Statistics 

Net Assets
$27,815,793
Number of Portfolio Holdings
46
Advisory Fee (net of waivers)
$20,469
Portfolio Turnover
14%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
100.0%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
6.7%
Real Estate
3.3%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Health Care
4.8%
Energy
7.5%
Materials
7.6%
Industrials
8.1%
Technology
9.4%
Consumer Discretionary
17.2%
Financials
30.7%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A
4.9%
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
4.8%
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
4.7%
Lincoln National Corporation
3.7%
FMC Corporation
3.6%
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
3.4%
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
3.3%
Photronics, Inc.
3.2%
Delek US Holdings, Inc.
3.1%
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
3.1%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

Additional information is available on the Fund's website ( https://funds.easterlyam.com/resources/ ), including its:

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

TSR-SAR 083124-SNWRX

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics. Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert. Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

The Registrant’s schedule of investments in unaffiliated issuers is included in the Financial Statements under Item 7 of this form.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a)       

 

 
 
 
 
 
(EASTERLY FUNDS LOGO)
 
JAMES ALPHA FUNDS TRUST d/b/a EASTERLY FUNDS TRUST
 
 
 
 
 
CLASS A, C, I AND R6 SHARES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
August 31, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THIS REPORT IS AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION ONLY TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TO OTHERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUS.

 

 

EASTERLY SNOW SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 93.3%        
        AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.4%        
  9,638     Barnes Group, Inc.   $ 385,906  
                 
        APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 0.7%        
  3,165     Carter’s, Inc.     208,574  
                 
        AUTOMOTIVE - 1.7%        
  3,873     Modine Manufacturing Company(a)     470,763  
                 
        BANKING - 17.3%        
  33,576     Columbia Banking System, Inc.     845,444  
  10,061     Comerica, Inc.     574,584  
  32,292     First Commonwealth Financial Corporation     556,068  
  40,644     FNB Corporation     608,847  
  35,954     KeyCorporation     613,375  
  3,813     OFG Bancorp     175,360  
  42,200     Old National Bancorp     837,670  
  11,907     Zions Bancorp NA     590,111  
              4,801,459  
        BIOTECH & PHARMA - 2.2%        
  16,112     Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)     619,668  
                 
        CHEMICALS - 4.9%        
  14,611     Chemours Company (The)     284,038  
  11,237     Ecovyst, Inc.(a)     80,682  
  15,312     FMC Corporation     988,849  
              1,353,569  
        COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.1%        
  10,299     ABM Industries, Inc.     588,588  
                 
        ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.0%        
  7,041     Sensata Technologies Holding plc     271,431  
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 93.3% (Continued)        
        FOOD - 4.7%        
  28,223     Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation(a)   $ 1,314,627  
                 
        HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 3.5%        
  41,819     ACCO Brands Corporation     229,168  
  7,441     Whirlpool Corporation     746,258  
              975,426  
        INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 0.7%        
  1,095     WESCO International, Inc.     181,091  
                 
        INSURANCE - 13.4%        
  38,390     CNO Financial Group, Inc.     1,340,579  
  15,131     Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A     1,361,336  
  32,269     Lincoln National Corporation     1,035,835  
              3,737,750  
        LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 8.2%        
  55,012     Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.     962,709  
  7,363     Brinker International, Inc.(a)     526,602  
  29,103     Cinemark Holdings, Inc.(a)     796,840  
              2,286,151  
        MACHINERY – 3.0%        
  11,687     Astec Industries, Inc.     395,370  
  4,005     Kennametal, Inc.     103,609  
  5,657     Terex Corporation     321,148  
              820,127  
        MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 2.6%        
  29,079     Inmode Ltd.(a)     485,910  
  11,183     Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation(a)     227,462  
              713,372  
        OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 7.5%        
  17,593     CNX Resources Corporation(a)     486,798  
  42,768     Delek US Holdings, Inc.     873,323  
  4,308     HF Sinclair Corporation     211,695  
  71,026     Veren, Inc.     513,518  
              2,085,334  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 93.3% (Continued)        
        REITS - 3.3%        
  28,310     Highwoods Properties, Inc.   $ 912,148  
                 
        RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 3.0%        
  6,225     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     282,055  
  15,094     Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)     548,214  
              830,269  
        SEMICONDUCTORS - 6.2%        
  3,109     Diodes, Inc.(a)     216,666  
  34,781     Photronics, Inc.(a)     899,437  
  9,754     Silicon Motion Technology Corporation - ADR     620,062  
              1,736,165  
        SOFTWARE - 2.7%        
  16,166     Open Text Corporation     514,402  
  4,829     Ziff Davis, Inc.(a)     235,993  
              750,395  
        STEEL - 2.7%        
  14,092     Commercial Metals Company     755,190  
                 
        TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 0.5%        
  3,956     Clearfield, Inc.(a)     147,559  
                 
                 
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $20,014,191)     25,945,562  
                 
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 93.3% (Cost $20,014,191)   $ 25,945,562  
        OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 6.7%     1,870,231  
        NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 27,815,793  

 

ADR  - American Depositary Receipt
   
LTD  - Limited Company
   
PLC  - Public Limited Company
   
REITS  - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 111.0%        
        AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.2%        
  1,910     Lockheed Martin Corporation, B   $ 1,085,071  
                 
        APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS - 1.3%        
  11,817     PVH Corporation     1,166,220  
                 
        AUTOMOTIVE - 1.8%        
  34,790     Phinia, Inc.     1,668,528  
                 
        BANKING - 12.8%        
  29,670     Bank of America Corporation     1,209,052  
  38,740     Citigroup, Inc.     2,426,674  
  65,770     Columbia Banking System, Inc.     1,656,089  
  18,953     JPMorgan Chase & Company     4,260,634  
  38,873     Wells Fargo & Company     2,272,904  
              11,825,353  
        BIOTECH & PHARMA - 12.4%        
  6,154     AbbVie, Inc.     1,208,092  
  9,457     Amgen, Inc.     3,157,030  
  15,830     Johnson & Johnson     2,625,564  
  700,000     Optinose, Inc.(a)     728,000  
  51,380     Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(a)     799,473  
  52,696     Sanofi - ADR     2,964,677  
              11,482,836  
        CHEMICALS - 3.3%        
  102,130     Ecovyst, Inc.(a)     733,293  
  15,240     FMC Corporation     984,199  
  12,500     International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.     1,299,875  
              3,017,367  
        DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS - 0.9%        
  9,350     Pentair PLC     829,252  
                 
        ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 1.7%        
  18,000     Vistra Corporation     1,537,740  
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 111.0% (Continued)        
        ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.7%        
  41,520     Sensata Technologies Holding plc   $ 1,600,596  
                 
        GAS & WATER UTILITIES - 1.5%        
  55,950     UGI Corporation     1,393,715  
                 
        HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS - 1.4%        
  13,470     Whirlpool Corporation     1,350,906  
                 
        HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - 2.7%        
  112,540     Kenvue, Inc.     2,470,253  
                 
        INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.6%        
  14,360     WESCO International, Inc.     2,374,857  
                 
        INSURANCE - 7.8%        
  66,420     CNO Financial Group, Inc.     2,319,386  
  14,490     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     1,682,289  
  36,090     Lincoln National Corporation     1,158,489  
  26,375     MetLife, Inc.     2,043,535  
              7,203,699  
        INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 1.3%        
  33,110     Match Group, Inc.(a)     1,232,023  
                 
        LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 1.1%        
  27,150     Las Vegas Sands Corporation     1,058,579  
                 
        MACHINERY - 0.5%        
  8,804     Terex Corporation     499,803  
                 
        METALS & MINING - 7.3%        
  22,040     Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.     1,795,599  
  137,886     Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A     2,658,442  
  830,222     B2Gold Corporation     2,324,622  
              6,778,663  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 111.0% (Continued)        
        OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 21.0%        
  29,476     Coterra Energy, Inc.   $ 717,151  
  16,900     Delek US Holdings, Inc.     345,098  
  62,900     EQT Corporation     2,107,779  
  8,400     Exxon Mobil Corporation     990,696  
  10,000     HF Sinclair Corporation     491,400  
  75,721     Marathon Oil Corporation     2,169,407  
  11,385     Marathon Petroleum Corporation     2,016,511  
  47,370     Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.     1,884,379  
  71,180     Range Resources Corporation     2,126,858  
  289,170     Southwestern Energy Company(a)     1,844,904  
  88,209     Suncor Energy, Inc.     3,575,993  
  169,090     Veren, Inc.     1,222,521  
              19,492,697  
        RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 0.5%        
  6,400     BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a)     511,744  
                 
        RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 1.3%        
  16,630     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     753,505  
  1,850     Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a)     480,020  
              1,233,525  
        SEMICONDUCTORS - 4.1%        
  13,510     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a)     2,007,046  
  31,800     Photronics, Inc.(a)     822,348  
  14,891     Silicon Motion Technology Corporation - ADR     946,621  
              3,776,015  
        SOFTWARE - 6.5%        
  5,666     Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)     1,090,705  
  88,151     Open Text Corporation     2,804,965  
  6,890     Oracle Corporation     973,488  
  16,930     Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A(a)     1,169,524  
              6,038,682  
        STEEL - 4.5%        
  77,243     Commercial Metals Company     4,139,452  
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares                 Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 111.0% (Continued)                
        TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 6.6%                
  27,920     Cisco Systems, Inc.           $ 1,411,077  
  46,690     NCR Atleos Corporation(a)             1,335,801  
  104,320     NCR Voyix Corporation(a)             1,407,277  
  16,019     NetApp, Inc.             1,933,813  
                      6,087,968  
        TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 2.4%                
  25,680     Delta Air Lines, Inc.             1,091,143  
  8,880     United Parcel Service, Inc., B             1,141,524  
                      2,232,667  
        TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 0.8%                
  7,275     PACCAR, Inc.             699,710  
                         
                         
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $81,638,152)             102,787,921  
                         
                         
        EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 2.1%                
        EQUITY - 2.1%                
  42,300     VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF             1,944,531  
                         
        TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,596,373)             1,944,531  
                         
Principal
Amount ($)
        Coupon
Rate (%)
  Maturity        
        CORPORATE BONDS — 3.0%                
        OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.9%                
  1,000,000     Transocean, Inc.   6.8000   03/15/38     848,877  
                         
        RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 0.7%                
  1,000,000     Kohl’s Corporation   5.5500   07/17/45     652,182  
                         
        SPECIALTY FINANCE — 1.4%                
  500,000     Ally Financial, Inc. Series B   4.7000   08/15/69     455,967  
  1,000,000     Ally Financial, Inc.   4.7000   08/15/69     835,044  
                      1,291,011  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Principal
Amount ($)
        Coupon
Rate (%)
  Maturity   Fair Value  
        CORPORATE BONDS — 3.0% (Continued)                
        TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $2,374,276)           $ 2,792,070  
                         
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 116.1% (Cost $85,608,801)           $ 107,524,522  
        CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (1.2)% (Premiums received - $1,054,909)             (1,127,363 )
        PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.1)% (Premiums received - $125,383)             (102,695 )
        LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (14.8)%             (13,734,193 )
        NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 92,560,271  
                         

 

 Contracts(b)         Counterparty   Expiration
Date
  Exercise
Price
    Notional
Value
    Fair Value  
      WRITTEN EQUITY OPTIONS - (1.3)%                          
        CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN- (1.2)%                                
  30     AbbVie, Inc.   JEF   11/15/2024   $ 195     $ 585,000     $ 24,420  
  60     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     175       1,050,000       41,520  
  350     Alamos Gold, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     18       630,000       73,500  
  350     Alamos Gold, Inc.   JEF   01/17/2025     23       787,500       22,750  
  25     Amgen, Inc.   JEF   01/17/2025     350       875,000       46,875  
  25     Amgen, Inc.   JEF   03/21/2025     370       925,000       37,500  
  30     Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.   JEF   11/15/2024     195       585,000       24,240  
  100     Citigroup, Inc.   JEF   11/15/2024     70       700,000       5,800  
  80     Citigroup, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     65       520,000       20,960  
  250     Commercial Metals Company   JEF   09/20/2024     60       1,500,000       12,500  
  250     Commercial Metals Company   JEF   12/20/2024     55       1,375,000       77,500  
  250     Commercial Metals Company   JEF   12/20/2024     65       1,625,000       12,500  
  65     International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     110       715,000       27,300  
  10     Lockheed Martin Corporation   JEF   12/20/2024     550       550,000       34,000  
  40     Marathon Petroleum Corporation   JEF   09/20/2024     240       960,000       1,500  
  80     NetApp, Inc.   JEF   09/20/2024     110       880,000       91,200  
  80     NetApp, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     120       960,000       65,600  
  35     Oracle Corporation   JEF   12/20/2024     155       542,500       17,938  
  35     PACCAR, Inc.   JEF   11/15/2024     115       402,500       4,200  
  180     Range Resources Corporation   JEF   12/20/2024     43       774,000       9,000  
  180     Vistra Corporation   JEF   10/18/2024     65       1,170,000       383,400  
  80     Wells Fargo & Company   JEF   12/20/2024     60       480,000       21,600  
  50     WESCO International, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     175       875,000       53,500  
  42     WESCO International, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     200       840,000       18,060  
        TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Proceeds - $1,054,909)         1,127,363  
                                         
        PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.1)%                                
  70     Dell Technologies, Inc.   JEF   10/18/2024   $ 125     $ 875,000     $ 86,800  
  20     Lululemon Athletica, Inc.   JEF   12/20/2024     220       440,000       15,520  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Contracts(b)
(continued)
        Counterparty   Expiration
Date
  Exercise
Price
    Notional
Value
    Fair Value  
        WRITTEN EQUITY OPTIONS - (1.3)% (Continued)                                
        PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.1)% (Continued)                                
  75     Zoom Video Communications, Inc.   JEF   09/20/2024   $ 60     $ 450,000     $ 375  
        TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (Proceeds - $125,383)         102,695  
                                         
        TOTAL EQUITY OPTIONS WRITTEN (Proceeds - $1,180,292)       $ 1,230,058  

 

EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Unaudited)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — (8.3)%        
        ASSET MANAGEMENT - (1.2)%        
  (7,780 )   Ares Management Corporation, Class A   $ (1,138,992 )
                 
        HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - (1.5)%        
  (12,800 )   Colgate-Palmolive Company     (1,363,200 )
                 
        INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - (1.3)%        
  (2,410 )   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)     (1,229,702 )
                 
        METALS & MINING - (1.8)%        
  (13,150 )   Newmont Corporation     (702,079 )
  (14,700 )   Rio Tinto PLC - ADR     (930,069 )
              (1,632,148 )
        OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - (1.8)%        
  (4,140 )   EOG Resources, Inc.     (533,315 )
  (14,800 )   Occidental Petroleum Corporation     (843,304 )
  (19,930 )   Permian Resources Corporation     (283,803 )
              (1,660,422 )

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY SNOW LONG/SHORT OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Unaudited) (Continued)
August 31, 2024

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — (8.3)% (Continued)        
        RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - (0.7)%        
  (550 )   O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.   $ (621,484 )
                 
        EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — (29.5)%        
        COMMODITY - (0.6)%        
  (2,400 )   SPDR Gold Shares     (555,096 )
                 
        EQUITY - (28.9)%        
  (16,700 )   iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF     (3,144,944 )
  (12,600 )   iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF     (2,113,398 )
  (7,980 )   iShares Russell 3000 ETF     (2,560,542 )
  (75,480 )   VanEck Gold Miners ETF     (2,915,038 )
  (31,000 )   Vanguard S&P 500 ETF     (16,059,240 )
              (26,793,162 )
                 
        TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT - (Proceeds - $30,105,053)   $ (34,994,206 )

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipt
   
ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
JEF - Jefferies
   
LTD - Limited Company
   
PLC - Public Limited Company
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
   
(b) Each option contract allows the holder of the option to purchase or sell 100 shares of the underlying security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)
August 31, 2024

 

    Easterly Snow     Easterly Snow  
    Small Cap Value     Long/Short  
    Fund     Opportunity Fund  
Assets:                
Total Investments, at cost   $ 20,014,191     $ 85,608,801  
Total Investments, at value   $ 25,945,562     $ 107,524,522  
Cash     1,819,222       2,761,800  
Deposit at Broker           17,819,450  
Cash Collateral Held at Custodian           487,209  
Receivable for fund shares sold     52        
Interest and dividends receivable     79,806       289,297  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     20,033       27,288  
Total Assets     27,864,675       128,909,566  
                 
Liabilities:                
Options Written (premiums received $0 and $1,180,292)           1,230,058  
Securities sold short (proceeds $0 and $30,105,053)           34,994,206  
Payable for fund shares redeemed     1,493        
Administration fees payable     10,361       18,832  
Payable to manager     1,666       49,841  
Trustee fees payable     5,834       6,432  
Payable for distribution (12b-1) fees     3,699       15,819  
Compliance officer fees payable     1,697       1,274  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     24,132       32,833  
Total Liabilities     48,882       36,349,295  
                 
Net Assets   $ 27,815,793     $ 92,560,271  
                 
Net Assets:                
Paid in capital   $ 22,576,433     $ 70,252,534  
Accumulated earnings     5,239,360       22,307,737  
Net Assets   $ 27,815,793     $ 92,560,271  
                 
Net Asset Value Per Share                
Class A                
Net Assets   $ 12,256,848     $ 47,290,207  
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized)     200,651       1,399,236  
Net asset value and redemption price per share (a)   $ 61.09     $ 33.80  
Offering price per share (maximum sales charge of 5.75%)   $ 64.82     $ 35.86  
                 
Class C                
Net Assets   $ 1,198,837     $ 2,154,172  
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     21,861       68,554  
Net asset value/offering/redemption price per share (b)   $ 54.84     $ 31.42  
                 
Class I                
Net Assets   $ 14,360,045     $ 43,115,851  
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     227,564       1,260,734  
Net asset value/offering/redemption price per share   $ 63.10     $ 34.20  
                 
Class R6                
Net Assets   $ 63     $ 41  
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding     1       1  
Net asset value/offering/redemption price per share   $ 63.10  (c)   $ 34.20  (c)

 

(a) Class A shares that are purchased at NAV in amounts of $500,000 or more may be assessed a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), if they are redeemed within one year from the date of purchase.
   
(b) Class C charges a maximum contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% if you redeem Class C shares within one year after purchase.
   
(c) Doesn’t recalculate due to rounding.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2024

 

    Easterly Snow     Easterly Snow  
    Small Cap Value     Long/Short  
    Fund     Opportunity Fund  
Investment Income:                
Dividend income   $ 344,232     $ 1,223,873  
Interest income     45,646       366,308  
Less: Foreign withholding taxes     (2,498 )     (49,390 )
Total Investment Income     387,380       1,540,791  
                 
Operating Expenses:                
Management fees     120,631       380,749  
Distribution (12b-1) fees                
Class A Shares     14,804       60,538  
Class C Shares     6,035       12,419  
Dividend expenses           292,102  
Legal fees     38,376       37,547  
Shareholder servicing fees     8,536       35,642  
Registration fees     20,229       22,928  
Administration fees     14,470       38,886  
Transfer Agent fees     13,479       14,231  
Custodian fees     12,408       16,287  
Trustees’ fees     15,730       15,319  
Audit fees     8,182       9,688  
Printing and postage expenses     2,385       7,003  
Compliance officer fees     4,033       3,925  
Insurance expenses     1,080       3,540  
Miscellaneous expenses     1,960       1,910  
Total Operating Expenses     282,338       952,714  
Less: Fees waived     (100,162 )      
Net Operating Expenses     182,176       952,714  
                 
Net Investment Income     205,204       588,077  
                 
Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:                
Net realized gain/(loss) from:                
Investments and Foreign currency transactions     1,114,946       4,170,682  
Short Sales            
Options Purchased           (35,545 )
Options Written           268,264  
Net realized gain     1,114,946       4,403,401  
                 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:                
Investments and Foreign currency translations     1,510,085       2,232,726  
Short Sales           (4,088,370 )
Options Purchased           33,745  
Options Written           875,369  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)     1,510,085       (946,530 )
                 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments:     2,625,031       3,456,871  
                 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   $ 2,830,235     $ 4,044,948  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund     Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31, 2024     February 29, 2024     August 31, 2024     February 29, 2024  
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 205,204     $ 223,003     $ 588,077     $ 1,653,705  
Net realized gain on investments     1,114,946       473,839       4,403,401       386,368  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments     1,510,085       2,372,815       (946,530 )     4,135,869  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     2,830,235       3,069,657       4,044,948       6,175,942  
                                 
Distributions to Shareholders:                                
Total Distributions:                                
Class I           (29,406 )           (1,014,331 )
Class A           (4,350 )           (990,430 )
Class C                       (41,841 )
Class R6           (0 ) *           (1 )
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders           (33,756 )           (2,046,603 )
                                 
Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:                                
Net proceeds from shares sold                                
Class I     1,423,916       2,370,958       393,555       946,681  
Class A     473,274       109,541       41,539       748,670  
Class C     60,488       29,061             25  
Class R6                        
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions                                
Class I           17,262             822,234  
Class A           874             273,796  
Class C                       39,830  
Class R6           0  *           1  
Cost of shares redeemed                                
Class I     (658,347 )     (7,624,755 )     (4,586,904 )     (5,195,251 )
Class A     (427,596 )     (357,123 )     (3,704,527 )     (4,684,032 )
Class C     (169,057 )     (950,391 )     (621,401 )     (229,262 )
Class R6                        
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest     702,678       (6,404,573 )     (8,477,738 )     (7,277,308 )
                                 
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets     3,532,913       (3,368,672 )     (4,432,790 )     (3,147,969 )
                                 
Net Assets:                                
Beginning of year     24,282,880       27,651,552       96,993,061       100,141,030  
End of year   $ 27,815,793     $ 24,282,880     $ 92,560,271     $ 96,993,061  
                                 
Share Activity                                
Shares sold                                
Class I     23,772       49,446       11,728       31,284  
Class A     8,242       2,151       1,229       24,492  
Class C     1,155       645             1  
Class R6                        
Shares Reinvested                                
Class I           340             26,507  
Class A           18             8,915  
Class C                       1,387  
Class R6           0  **           0  **
Shares redeemed                                
Class I     (11,110 )     (164,101 )     (133,943 )     (166,908 )
Class A     (7,546 )     (7,343 )     (111,114 )     (153,820 )
Class C     (3,172 )     (22,098 )     (19,874 )     (7,852 )
Class R6                        
Net increase/(decrease) in shares of beneficial interest     11,341       (140,942 )     (251,974 )     (235,994 )

 

* Less than $1.00.
   
** Less than 1 share.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year/period)

 

    Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund  
    Class A  
    For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,     February 28,     February 29,  
    2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 54.80     $ 47.21     $ 47.22     $ 44.01     $ 26.39     $ 31.57  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (loss) (1)     0.42       0.42       0.10       (0.14 )     0.09       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     5.87       7.19       (0.11 )     3.36       17.53       (5.19 )
Total from investment operations     6.29       7.61       (0.01 )     3.22       17.62       (5.18 )
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.02 )           (0.01 )            
Total dividends and distributions           (0.02 )           (0.01 )            
Redemption Fees                       0.00  *            
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 61.09     $ 54.80     $ 47.21     $ 47.22     $ 44.01     $ 26.39  
Total Return**     11.48 % (7)     16.14 % (6)     (0.02 )% (6)     7.32 %     66.81 %     (16.41 )%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 12,257     $ 10,957     $ 9,683     $ 9,893     $ 9,223     $ 10,071  
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     2.24 % (8)     2.35 %     2.45 %     2.39 %     3.82 %     2.41 %
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     1.50 % (8)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.51 %     1.51 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     0.69 % (8)     0.03 %     (0.71 )%     (1.18 )%     (2.00 )%     (0.90 )%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     1.43 % (8)     0.88 %     0.22 %     (0.30 )%     0.30 %     0.02 %
Portfolio Turnover Rate     14 % (7)     55 %     38 %     62 %     86 %     44 %
                                                 
    Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund  
    Class C  
    For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,     February 28,     February 29,  
    2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 49.38     $ 42.84     $ 43.17     $ 40.54     $ 24.48     $ 29.51  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (loss) (1)     0.18       0.05       (0.22 )     (0.46 )     (0.10 )     (0.21 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     5.28       6.49       (0.11 )     3.09       16.16       (4.82 )
Total from investment operations     5.46       6.54       (0.33 )     2.63       16.06       (5.03 )
Redemption Fees                       0.00  *            
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 54.84     $ 49.38     $ 42.84     $ 43.17     $ 40.54     $ 24.48  
Total Return**     11.06 % (7)     15.27 % (6)     (0.76 )% (6)     6.49 %     65.60 %     (17.05 )%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 1,199     $ 1,179     $ 1,942     $ 1,569     $ 1,746     $ 2,695  
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     2.99 % (8)     3.10 %     3.20 %     3.08 %     4.63 %     3.16 %
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     2.25 % (8)     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.26 %     2.26 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     (0.06 )% (8)     (0.73 )%     (1.50 )%     (1.88 )%     (2.80 )%     (1.64 )%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     0.68 % (8)     0.11 %     (0.55 )%     (1.05 )%     (0.43 )%     (0.73 )%
Portfolio Turnover Rate     14 % (7)     55 %     38 %     62 %     86 %     44 %

 

* Less than $0.005 cent per share.
   
** Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.
   
(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.
   
(2) The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(3) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     2.24 % (8)     2.35 %     2.45 %     2.39 %     3.80 %     2.40 %
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     1.50 % (8)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %

 

(4) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     2.99 % (8)     3.10 %     3.20 %     3.08 %     4.62 %     3.15 %
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     2.25 % (8)     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.25 %

 

(5) Recognition of net investment income (loss) is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(6) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
   
(7) Not annualized.
   
(8) Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year/period)

 

    Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund  
    Class I  
    For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,     February 28,     February 29,  
    2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 56.52     $ 48.68     $ 48.57     $ 45.23     $ 27.05     $ 32.28  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (loss) (1)     0.53       0.56       0.20       (0.03 )     0.15       0.09  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     6.05       7.42       (0.09 )     3.45       18.03       (5.32 )
Total from investment operations     6.58       7.98       0.11       3.42       18.18       (5.23 )
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.14 )           (0.08 )            
Total dividends and distributions           (0.14 )           (0.08 )            
Redemption Fees                       0.00  *     0.00  *     0.00  *
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 63.10     $ 56.52     $ 48.68     $ 48.57     $ 45.23     $ 27.05  
Total Return**     11.64 % (6)     16.42 % (8)     0.23 % (8)     7.57 %     67.21 %     (16.20 )%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 14,360     $ 12,147     $ 16,026     $ 10,779     $ 7,926     $ 7,679  
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     1.98 % (7)     2.09 %     2.20 %     2.14 %     3.58 %     2.16 %
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     1.20 % (7)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.26 %     1.26 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     0.97 % (7)     0.29 %     (0.50 )%     (0.95 )%     (1.78 )%     (0.63 )%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     1.75 % (7)     1.13 %     0.45 %     (0.07 )%     0.54 %     0.27 %
Portfolio Turnover Rate     14 % (6)     55 %     38 %     62 %     86 %     44 %
                                                 
    Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund                  
    Class R6***                  
    For the     For the     For the     For the                  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Period Ended                  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,                  
    2024     2024     2023     2022                  
    (Unaudited)                                    
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 56.53     $ 48.68     $ 48.57     $ 50.04                  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (1)     0.60       0.55       0.20                        
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     5.97       7.44       (0.09 )     (1.39 )                
Total from investment operations     6.57       7.99       0.11       (1.39 )                
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.14 )           (0.08 )                
Total dividends and distributions           (0.14 )           (0.08 )                
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 63.10     $ 56.53     $ 48.68     $ 48.57                  
Total Return**     11.62 % (6)     16.44 % (8)     0.23 % (8)     (2.77 )% (6)                
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 0  ****   $ 0  ****   $ 0  ****   $ 0  ****                
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (2,4)     1.98 % (7)     2.09 %     2.20 %     2.14 % (7)                
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     0.98 % (7)     1.00 %     1.00 %     1.00 % (7)                
Ratio of net investment income (loss) before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     1.19 % (7)     2.11 %     1.65 %     1.25 % (7)                
Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     1.97 % (7)     2.14 %     0.45 %     (0.02 )% (7)                
 Portfolio Turnover Rate     14 % (6)     55 %     38 %     62 % (6)                

 

* Less than $0.005 cent per share.
   
** Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.
   
*** Class R6 commenced operations on November 4, 2021.
   
**** Less than 1,000.
   
(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.
   
(2) The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(3) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     1.98 % (7)     2.09 %     2.20 %     2.14 %     3.57 %     2.15 %
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     1.20 % (7)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %

 

(4) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     1.98 % (7)     2.09 %     2.20 %     2.14 % (7)                
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     0.98 % (7)     1.00 %     1.00 %     1.00 % (7)                

 

(5) Recognition of net investment income (loss) is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(6) Not annualized.
   
(7) Annualized for periods less than one year.
   
(8) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year/period)

 

    Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund  
    Class A  
    For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,     February 28,     February 29,  
    2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 32.45     $ 31.04     $ 33.38     $ 31.48     $ 25.42     $ 26.07  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (1)     0.19       0.51       0.36       0.17       0.16       0.27  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.16       1.57       (0.66 )     4.63       6.32       (0.44 )
Total from investment operations     1.35       2.08       (0.30 )     4.80       6.48       (0.17 )
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.62 )     (0.16 )     (0.34 )     (0.42 )     (0.48 )
Distributions from realized gains           (0.05 )     (1.88 )     (2.56 )            
Total dividends and distributions           (0.67 )     (2.04 )     (2.90 )     (0.42 )     (0.48 )
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 33.80     $ 32.45     $ 31.04     $ 33.38     $ 31.48     $ 25.42  
Total Return*     4.16 % (7)     6.80 % (6)     (0.62 )% (6)     15.40 %     25.71 %     (0.85 )%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 47,290     $ 48,966     $ 50,585     $ 52,102     $ 46,551     $ 51,478  
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     2.09 % (8)     1.61 %     1.61 %     1.65 %     2.04 %     1.70 %
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     2.09 % (8)     1.61 %     1.58 %     1.68 %     2.00 %     1.70 %
Ratio of net investment income before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     1.13 % (8)     1.64 %     1.11 %     0.51 %     0.59 %     0.98 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     1.13 % (8)     1.64 %     1.14 %     0.49 %     0.63 %     0.98 %
Portfolio Turnover Rate     21 % (7)     73 %     58 %     51 %     74 %     54 %
                                                 
    Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund  
    Class C  
    For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,     February 28,     February 29,  
    2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 30.28     $ 29.02     $ 31.41     $ 29.75     $ 23.85     $ 24.36  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (loss) (1)     0.06       0.26       0.12       (0.06 )     (0.03 )     0.07  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.08       1.46       (0.63 )     4.38       5.93       (0.44 )
Total from investment operations     1.14       1.72       (0.51 )     4.32       5.90       (0.37 )
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.41 )           (0.10 )           (0.14 )
Distributions from realized gains           (0.05 )     (1.88 )     (2.56 )            
Total dividends and distributions           (0.46 )     (1.88 )     (2.66 )           (0.14 )
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 31.42     $ 30.28     $ 29.02     $ 31.41     $ 29.75     $ 23.85  
Total Return*     3.76 % (7)     5.99 %     (1.37 )%     14.64 %     24.74 %     (1.58 )%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 2,154     $ 2,678     $ 2,754     $ 3,158     $ 3,938     $ 9,744  
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     2.83 % (8)     2.36 %     2.35 %     2.32 %     2.79 %     2.45 %
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     2.83 % (8)     2.36 %     2.32 %     2.35 %     2.75 %     2.45 %
Ratio of net investment income before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     0.39 % (8)     0.90 %     0.36 %     (0.16 )%     (0.18 )%     0.25 %
Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,5)     0.39 % (8)     0.90 %     0.39 %     (0.18 )%     (0.14 )%     0.25 %
Portfolio Turnover Rate     21 % (7)     73 %     58 %     51 %     74 %     54 %

 

* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.
   
(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.
   
(2) The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(3) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     1.48 % (8)     1.43 %     1.48 %     1.45 %     1.59 %     1.41 %
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     1.48 % (8)     1.43 %     1.45 %     1.48 %     1.55 %     1.41 %

 

(4) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     2.22 % (8)     2.18 %     2.22 %     2.10 %     2.34 %     2.16 %
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     2.22 % (8)     2.18 %     2.19 %     2.13 %     2.30 %     2.16 %

 

(5) Recognition of net investment income (loss) is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(6) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.
   
(7) Not annualized.
   
(8) Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year/period)

 

    Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund  
    Class I  
    For the     For the     For the     For the     For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,     February 28,     February 29,  
    2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 32.79     $ 31.37     $ 33.71     $ 31.76     $ 25.68     $ 26.34  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (1)     0.24       0.59       0.44       0.25       0.22       0.34  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.17       1.58       (0.66 )     4.69       6.39       (0.44 )
Total from investment operations     1.41       2.17       (0.22 )     4.94       6.61       (0.10 )
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.70 )     (0.24 )     (0.43 )     (0.53 )     (0.56 )
Distributions from realized gains           (0.05 )     (1.88 )     (2.56 )            
Total dividends and distributions           (0.75 )     (2.12 )     (2.99 )     (0.53 )     (0.56 )
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 34.20     $ 32.79     $ 31.37     $ 33.71     $ 31.76     $ 25.68  
Total Return*     4.30 % (5)     7.03 % (8)     (0.36 )% (8)     15.69 %     26.00 %     (0.60 )%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 43,116     $ 45,349     $ 46,802     $ 48,198     $ 45,372     $ 44,559  
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     1.84 % (6)     1.36 %     1.36 %     1.41 %     1.79 %     1.45 %
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,3)     1.84 % (6)     1.36 %     1.33 %     1.44 %     1.75 %     1.45 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,7)     1.39 % (6)     1.90 %     1.36 %     0.75 %     0.79 %     1.24 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,7)     1.39 % (6)     1.90 %     1.39 %     0.72 %     0.83 %     1.24 %
Portfolio Turnover Rate     21 % (5)     73 %     58 %     51 %     74 %     54 %
                                                 
    Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund                  
    Class R6**                  
    For the     For the     For the     For the                  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Period Ended                  
    August 31,     February 29,     February 28,     February 28,                  
    2024     2024     2023     2022                  
    (Unaudited)                                    
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period   $ 32.80     $ 31.37     $ 33.71     $ 35.83                  
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                                                
Net investment income (1)     0.22       0.59       0.44       0.12                  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.18       1.59       (0.66 )     0.75                  
Total from investment operations     1.40       2.18       (0.22 )     0.87                  
Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income           (0.70 )     (0.24 )     (0.43 )                
Distributions from realized gains           (0.05 )     (1.88 )     (2.56 )                
Total dividends and distributions           (0.75 )     (2.12 )     (2.99 )                
Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period   $ 34.20     $ 32.80     $ 31.37     $ 33.71                  
Total Return*     4.27 % (5)     7.07 % (8)     (0.36 )% (8)     2.55 % (5)                
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of year/period (000s)   $ 0  ***   $ 0  ***   $ 0  ***   $ 0  ***                
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     1.84 % (6)     1.36 %     1.36 %     1.41 % (6)                
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets including interest expense (2,4)     1.61 % (6)     1.18 %     1.13 %     1.23 % (6)                
Ratio of net investment income (loss) before expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,7)     1.39 % (6)     2.54 %     2.25 %     1.49 % (6)                
Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2,7)     1.62 % (6)     2.54 %     1.77 %     1.05 % (6)                
 Portfolio Turnover Rate     21 % (5)     73 %     58 %     51 % (5)                

 

* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.
   
** R6 commenced operations on November 4, 2021.
   
*** Less than 1,000.
   
(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.
   
(2) The ratios of expenses to average net assets and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(3) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     1.23 % (6)     1.18 %     1.23 %     1.18 %     1.34 %     1.16 %
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     1.23 % (6)     1.18 %     1.20 %     1.21 %     1.30 %     1.16 %

 

(4) Ratios to average net assets (excluding interest expense)

 

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement     1.23 % (6)     1.18 %     1.23 %     1.18 % (6)                
Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement     1.00 % (6)     1.00 %     1.00 %     1.00 % (6)                

 

(5) Not annualized.
   
(6) Annualized for periods less than one year.
   
(7) Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
   
(8) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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EASTERLY FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

James Alpha Fund Trust dba Easterly Funds Trust (the “Trust”) was organized on September 21, 2020, as a Delaware Statutory Trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of five series. These financial statements include the following two diversified series:

 

Fund Name Investment Objective
Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund Long Term Capital Appreciation
Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund Long Term Capital Appreciation and protection of investment principal

 

Currently, Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund and Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales load of 5.75%. Purchases of $500,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) on shares redeemed during the first year after purchase of up to 1.00%. Class C shares are offered subject to a CDSC of 1.00%. Class I and Class R6 shares are offered at net asset value. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the applicable Fund, and the classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures, ongoing services, and distribution charges. Class R6 shares are only available to certain qualified investors and the minimum initial investment will vary depending on the type of qualified investor. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans.

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies”.

 

(a) Valuation of Investments

 

Investment securities listed on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price on the valuation date. NASDAQ traded securities are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (NOCP). If there are no such reported sales, the securities are valued at the mean between current bid and ask. Short-term debt securities having a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost or amortized value, which approximates market value. Options listed on a securities exchange or board of trade for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the last bid and ask price. Options not listed on a securities exchange or board of trade for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available shall be valued at the mean of the current bid and asked prices. Debt securities may be valued at prices supplied by the Fund’s pricing services based on broker or dealer supplied valuations or matrix pricing, a method of valuing securities by reference to the value of other securities with similar characteristics, such as rating, interest rate and maturity. Any securities or other assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). There is no single standard for determining the fair value of such securities. Rather, in determining the fair value of a security, the board-appointed Valuation Designee shall take into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances, a few of which may include: (i) the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; (ii) whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; and (iii) possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of a security.

 

Valuation of Fund of Funds – The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies (the “Underlying Funds”). The Underlying Funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value based upon the methods established by the board of directors of the Underlying Funds.

 

Open-end investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. The shares of many closed-end investment companies, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the net asset value per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company purchased by the Funds will not change.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

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.

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of August 31, 2024, for the Fund’ assets and liabilities measured at fair value:

 

Small Cap Value  
                         
Assets*   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 25,945,562     $     $     $ 25,945,562  
Total   $ 25,945,562     $     $     $ 25,945,562  
                                 
Long/Short Opportunity  
                         
Assets*   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks   $ 102,787,921     $     $     $ 102,787,921  
Exchange Traded Funds     1,944,531                   1,944,531  
Corporate Bonds           2,792,070             2,792,070  
Total Assets   $ 104,732,452     $ 2,792,070     $     $ 107,524,522  
Liability Derivatives                                
Call Options Written   $     $ 1,127,363     $     $ 1,127,363  
Put  Options Written           102,695             102,695  
Common Stocks     7,645,948                   7,645,948  
Exchange Traded Funds     27,348,258                   27,348,258  
Total  Liabilities   $ 34,994,206     $ 1,230,058     $     $ 36,224,264  

 

There were no level 3 securities held during the period.

 

* Refer to the Schedules of Investments for industry or category classifications.

 

(b) Federal Income Tax

 

It is each Fund’s policy to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no liability for

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EASTERLY FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years ended February 28, 2022 through February 29, 2024 or expected to be taken in the Funds’ February 28, 2025 year-end tax returns. The Funds identify its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, New York and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the six months ended August 31, 2024, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

(c) Security Transactions and Other Income

 

Security transactions are reflected for financial reporting purposes as of the trade date. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis including premium amortized and discount accreted. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

 

(d) Dividends and Distributions

 

The following table summarizes each Fund’s intended dividend and capital gain declaration policy:

 

    Income   Capital
Fund   Dividends   Gains
Easterly Snow Small Cap Value   Annually   Annually
Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity   Annually   Annually

 

Each Fund records dividends and distributions to its shareholders on the ex-dividend date. The amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book-tax” differences are either permanent or temporary in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the net asset accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. To the extent dividends and distributions exceed current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes, they are reported as distributions of paid-in-surplus or tax return of capital. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets, results from operations or net asset value per share of each Fund.

 

(e) Allocation of Expenses

 

Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the funds in the Trust.

 

(f) Indemnification

 

The Trust indemnifies its Officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities appears to be remote.

 

(g) Other

 

The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Foreign currency. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Trust does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from

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EASTERLY FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the company’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

2. MANAGEMENT FEE, ADMINISTRATION FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

(a) Easterly Investment Partners LLC acts as investment manager for the Funds pursuant to the terms of a Management Agreement with the Trust, on behalf of the Funds (the “Management Agreement”). Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Manager manages the investment operations of the Funds in accordance with each Fund’s respective investment policies and restrictions. Each investment sub-advisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of its Fund’s portfolios. Easterly Investment Partners LLC serves the Funds in a supervision capacity with responsibility to monitor the performance of the Funds’ outside service providers, assist in the review of financial statements and other regulatory filings and board meeting materials related to each Fund. The management fees are payable to Easterly Investment Partners LLC monthly by each Fund and are computed daily as shown in the table below.

 

(b) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between Easterly Investment Partners LLC and the Funds, Easterly Investment Partners LLC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its advisory fee and/or pay expenses of the Fund so that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) do not exceed the expense limitation shown in the table below, and is based on the Funds’ average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation agreement cannot be terminated during its term. Easterly Investment Partners LLC is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Fund expenses it paid within three (3) years from the date on which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current expense cap, whichever is less. The expense limitation agreement will be in effect through date listed in the table below.

 

                            Managament  
                            Fee Waived/  
    Management   Expenses Limitation       Expenses Reimbursed  
Fund   Agreement   Cl A   Cl C   Cl I   CL R6   Expires   YTD 8/31/2024  
Small Cap Value   0.75% 1.50%   2.25%   0.95% 0.85% 8/1/2025 $ 100,162  
Long/Short  Opportunity   0.80%   1.55%   2.30%   1.30%   1.00%   6/30/2025      

 

* Effective August 1, 2024, the Easterly Snow Cap Value Fund reduced the management fee of the Fund from 0.95% to 0.75%, reduced the annual expense limitation for Class I from 1.25% to 0.95%, and reduced the annual expense limitation for Class R6 from 1.00% to 0.85%. The expense limitation agreement was extended from June 30, 2025 to August 1, 2025.

 

The following table shows the available waived expenses and expiration date for each Fund subject to potential recovery.

 

Fund   2/28/2025     2/28/2026     2/28/2027  
Small Cap Value   $ 136,896     $ 199,708     $ 194,993  
Long/Short  Opportunity                  

 

(c) Easterly Securities LLC (the “Distributor”) is the Trust’s Distributor and is an affiliate of the Advisor. The Trust with respect to the Funds have adopted a Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Plan”) with respect to the sale and distribution of Class A and C shares of the Funds. The Plan provides that the Fund will pay the Distributor and other entities, including a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser, are paid pursuant to the Plans provided and the expenses borne by the distributor and others in the distribution of Fund shares a fee, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of each of the Funds’ Class C shares. For the six months ended August 31, 2024, pursuant to the Plan, Class A and Class C shares paid the amounts of: 

 

Fund   Class A     Class C  
Small Cap Value   $ 14,804     $ 6,035  
Long/Short Opportunity     60,538       12,419  

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

For the six months ended August 31, 2024, the Distributor received and retained sales charges on sales of the Funds’ Class A and Class C shares as follows:

 

    Received     Retained  
Fund   Class A     Class C     Class A     Class C  
Small Cap Value   $ 24,931     $ 665     $ 3,296     $ 60  
Long/Short Opportunity     34             4        

 

(d) Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“UFS”), provides administrative, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Funds pursuant to agreements with the Trust, for which it receives from each Fund: (i) a minimum annual fee or basis points in decreasing amounts as assets reach certain breakpoints; and (ii) any related out-of-pocket expenses.

 

In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provide services to the Trust as follows:

 

Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”) - NLCS, an affiliate of UFS, provides a Chief Compliance Officer to the Trust, as well as related compliance services, pursuant to a consulting agreement between NLCS and the Trust. Under the terms of such agreement, NLCS receives customary fees from the Funds.

 

Blu Giant, LLC (“Blu Giant”) – Blu Giant, an affiliate of UFS, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Trust on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Funds.

 

Certain employees of UFS and NLCS are also officers of the Trust and are not paid any fees directly by the Trust for serving in such capacity.

 

3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

(a) For the six months ended August 31, 2024, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities, other than short-term securities, for the Funds were as follows:

 

Fund   Purchase     Sales  
Small Cap Value   $ 3,781,118     $ 3,334,868  
Long/Short Opportunity     22,450,152       31,850,035  

 

(b) Other Investment Companies or Exchange Traded Funds – The Fund may invest in shares of other investment companies, including money market mutual funds, other mutual funds or exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). An ETF generally is an open-end investment company, unit investment trust or a portfolio of securities deposited with a depository in exchange for depository receipts. ETFs provide investors the opportunity to buy or sell throughout the day an entire portfolio of securities in a single security. Although index mutual funds are similar to index based ETFs, they are generally sold and redeemed only once per day at market close. The ETFs in which a Fund invests may be subject to liquidity risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the sale of the security at an advantageous time or price. To the extent that the ETFs in which a Fund invests hold securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations or securities with substantial market risk, they will have a greater exposure to liquidity risk. In addition, ETFs are subject to the following risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds that can be found in “Exchange-Traded Funds” below: (1) the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to their net asset value; (2) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained; or (3) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. Additionally, ETFs have management fees, which increase their cost. In addition to the advisory and operational fees a Portfolio bears directly in connection with its own operation, the Portfolio also bears its pro rata portion of the advisory and operational expenses incurred indirectly through investments in other investment companies.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

(c) Options Contracts – Certain Funds may enter into options contracts. An option contract is a contract in which the writer of the option grants the buyer of the option the right to purchase from (call option), or sell to (put option), the writer a designated instrument at a specified price within a specified period of time. Certain options, including options on indices, will require cash settlement by the Fund if the option is exercised.

 

Premiums paid when put or call options are purchased by the Fund, represent investments, which are marked-to-market daily. When a purchase option expires, the Fund will realize a loss in the amount of the premium paid. When the Fund enters into a closing sales transaction, the Fund will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the proceeds from the closing sales transaction are greater or less than the premium paid for the option. When the Fund exercises a put option, it will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale will be decreased by the premium originally paid. When the Fund exercises a call option, the cost of the security, which the Fund purchases upon exercise, will be increased by the premium originally paid.

 

Certain Funds may write covered call options. This means that the Fund will own the security subject to the option or an option to purchase the same underlying security, having an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will establish and maintain with its custodian for the term of the option, an account consisting of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities having a value equal to the fluctuating market value of the securities on which the Fund holds a covered call position.

 

When a Fund writes a call option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability, the value of which is marked-to-market daily. When a written option expires, the Fund realizes a gain equal to the amount of the premium received. When the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain or loss depending upon whether the cost of the closing transaction is greater or less than the premium originally received, without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When a written call option is exercised the proceeds of the security sold will be increased by the premium originally received.

 

The liability representing a Fund’s obligation under an exchange traded written option or investment in a purchased option is valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the last available bid price.

 

The Funds may enter into options for hedging purposes. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium originally paid. The risk in writing a covered call option is that the Fund gives up the opportunity to participate in any increase in the price of the underlying security beyond the exercise price.

 

(c) The Easterly Long/Short Opportunity Fund may sell a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the fair value of that security. When the Fund sells a security short, it must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale. A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale. For financial statement purposes, an amount equal to the settlement amount is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the short positions. Subsequent fluctuations in the market prices of the securities sold, but not yet purchased, may require purchasing the securities at prices which could differ from the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund is liable for any dividends or interest payable on securities while those securities are in a short position. Such amounts are recorded on the ex-dividend date as dividend or interest expense.

 

The derivatives are not accounted for as hedging instruments under GAAP. The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at August 31, 2024, were as follows:

 

            Location of derivatives  on   Fair value of asset/liability  
Fund   Derivative   Risk Type   Statements  of Assets  and Liabilities   derivatives  
Long/Short Opportunity        
    Call opt ions writ ten   Equity   Options written   $ (1,230,058 )
            Totals   $ (1,230,058 )

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2024, were as follows:

 

                Realized and unrealized gain  
Portfolio     Derivative   Location of gain (loss) on derivatives   Risk Type   (loss) on derivatives  
Long/Short Opportunity          
    Option Contracts        
        Net realized loss on options purchased   Equity   $ (35,545 )
        Net realized gain on options written   Equity     268,264  
        Net change in unrealized appreciation on options purchased   Equity     33,745  
        Net change in unrealized appreciation on options written   Equity     875,369  
                $ 1,141,833  

 

The average notional value of the derivative instruments for the Easterly Long/Short Opportunity during the six months ended August 31, 2024, was as follows:

 

Options Written  
$ 19,322,750  

 

The Fund is not subject to any Master Netting Arrangements, therefore the Fund did not offset any assets or liabilities.

 

4. AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS

 

    Cost for     Gross     Gross     Tax Net  
    Federal Tax     Unrealized     Unrealized     Unrealized  
Portfolio   Purposes     Appreciation     Depreciation     Appreciation/(Depreciation)  
Small Cap Value   $ 20,206,348     $ 6,910,914     $ (1,171,699 )   $ 5,739,215  
Long/Short Opportunity     54,819,551       25,604,123       (9,123,415 )     16,480,708  

 

5. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL

 

The tax character of fund distributions paid for the years ended February 29, 2024, and February 28, 2023, was as follows:

 
    For the year ended February 29, 2024:        
    Ordinary     Long-Term     Return        
Portfolio   Income     Capital Gains     Of Capital     Total  
Small Cap Value   $ 33,756     $     $     $ 33,756  
Long/Short Opportunity     1,909,851       136,752             2,046,603  
                                 
    For the year ended February 28, 2023:        
    Ordinary     Long-Term     Return        
Portfolio   Income     Capital Gains     Of Capital     Total  
Small Cap Value   $     $     $     $  
Long/Short Opportunity     1,082,299       5,197,746             6,280,045  

 

As of February 29, 2024, the components of accumulated earnings/ (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

    Undistributed     Undistributed     Post October Loss     Capital Loss     Other     Unrealized     Total  
    Ordinary     Long-Term     and     Carry     Book/Tax     Appreciation/     Accumulated  
Portfolio   Income     Capital Gains     Late Year Loss     Forwards     Differences     (Depreciation)     Earnings/(Deficits)  
Small Cap Value   $ 223,018     $     $     $ (2,043,032 )   $     $ 4,229,139     $ 2,409,125  
Long/Short Opportunity     329,803       131,500                         17,801,486       18,262,789  

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis undistributed net investment income (loss), accumulated net realized gains (losses), and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and perpetual bonds. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the table above includes unrealized foreign currency losses of $9 for the Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund and $719 for the Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Six Months Ended August 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

At February 29, 2024, the Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund had capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains, along with capital loss carryforwards utilized as follows:

 

                      CLCF  
Portfolio   Short-Term     Long-Term     Total     Utilized  
Small Cap Value   $ 1,400,441     $ 642,591     $ 2,043,032     $ 563,918  
Long/Short Opportunity                        

 

During the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, the Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund utilized tax equalization which is the use of earnings and profits distributions to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the use of equalization resulted in reclassifications for the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as follows:

 

          Accumulated  
Portfolio   Paid In Capital     Earnings (Losses)  
Small Cap Value   $     $  
Long/Short Opportunity     89,641       (89,641 )

 

6. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

 

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 1940 Act. As of August 31, 2024, the shareholders that own 25% or more of the voting securities are as follows:

 

        Long/Short
Owner   Small Cap Value   Opportunity
Merrill Lynch   40.5%   42.9%

 

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Effective September 6, 2024, the minimum investment amount for Class I shares of the Funds has changed to $100,000. Effective September 6, 2024, Class A shares of the Funds that are purchased at net asset value (“NAV”) in amounts of $500,000 or more may be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if they are redeemed within eighteen months of purchase.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Board of Trustees (the “Board”) Meeting of July 31, 2024

 

On July 31, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of James Alpha Funds Trust dba Easterly Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, met to consider, among other things, the renewal of the investment management agreements between the Trust, on behalf of the Easterly Snow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (“Long/Short Fund”) and Easterly Snow Small Cap Value Fund (“Small Cap Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”), and Easterly Investment Partners LLC (“EIP”) (the “Investment Management Agreements”).

 

In the course of consideration of the renewal of the Investment Management Agreements, the Independent Trustees received materials discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreements. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees met with and asked questions of representatives of EIP.

 

In considering the renewal of the Investment Management Agreements and reaching their conclusion with respect to the Investment Management Agreements, the Board took note of relevant judicial precedent that set forth factors to be considered by a board when evaluating investment advisory agreements. These include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the Funds; (ii) information comparing the investment performance, advisory fees and operating expense ratio of each Fund to other funds; (iii) information about profits to be realized by EIP and its affiliates from the relationship with the Funds; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each Fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of the Funds’ investors.

 

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviewed and considered information provided in response to a detailed request for information submitted to management by the Independent Trustees and received a presentations from EIP. The Independent Trustees met separately in advance of the meeting to discuss the materials provided to them in connection with the renewal of the Investment Management Agreements, including comparative performance and expenses. The Board also took into account information provided to the Board throughout the year in considering whether to approve the Investment Management Agreements. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those described below. The Board also considered other factors and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Independent Trustees also had an opportunity to discuss the materials presented and any issues raised by EIP’s presentations. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Funds’ Investment Management Agreements and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by each Fund to EIP is fair and reasonable.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. In considering the renewal of the Investment Management Agreements with EIP, the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services that EIP provided to the Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund, including EIP’s personnel and resources. The Board reviewed the services EIP provided in serving as investment adviser and the backgrounds of the personnel providing services to the Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund, including portfolio managers. They also reviewed information provided regarding risk management and compliance and regulatory matters. The Board acknowledged that EIP continues to invest in the business and noted EIP’s efforts and resources with respect to various regulatory initiatives. The Board also considered EIP’s financial position. The Board concluded that the services EIP provided were satisfactory.

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Performance. The Board reviewed performance information that EIP provided for Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund compared to its respective benchmark index (the “Benchmark Index”) and funds in its respective peer universe (the “Peer Group”) (which is comprised of the funds in a Fund’s Morningstar category) for the month-to-date, quarter-to-date, year-to-date, and one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended May 31, 2024, as applicable. The Board also received information on the construction of each Fund’s Peer Group.

 

Long/Short Fund: The Board reviewed the Fund’s total returns compared to the total returns of its Peer Group and its Benchmark Indices (Russell 3000 Value Index and 70% Russell 3000 Value Total Return/30% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Blend Index). In this regard, the Board noted that Class I shares of the Long/Short Fund outperformed or was equal to its Peer Group for the month-to-date, quarter-to-date, year-to-date, and one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods. The Board concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory.

 

Small Cap Fund: The Board reviewed the Fund’s total returns compared to the total returns of its Peer Group and its Benchmark Index (Russell 2000 Value Index). In this regard, the Board noted that Class I shares of the Small Cap Fund outperformed its Peer Group for the year-to-date, and one-, three-, and five-year periods, and underperformed its Peer Group for the month-to-date, quarter-to-date, and ten-year periods. The Board concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory.

 

Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses. The Board reviewed each Fund’s contractual advisory fee and expense ratio taking into account each Fund’s net asset size, and reviewed information comparing the advisory fee and expense ratio to those of each Fund’s respective Peer Group. The Board noted that EIP had entered into an Operating Expense Limitation Agreement (“OELA”) to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each share class of the Funds. The Board also considered the extent to which EIP waives management fees and/or reimburses expenses for a Fund and its share classes, including the basis for EIP’s determination that any such waivers and/or reimbursements do not and will not result in cross-subsidization by one share class of another share class of a Fund. The Board discussed the level of work involved in EIP’s management and oversight of the Funds, and the other services that EIP provided to the Funds. The Board considered the nature and scope of the services provided by EIP, including the supervision of outside service providers. The Board noted that the contractual management fee and total net expenses for Class I shares of the Long/Short Fund were below the median contractual management fee and total net expenses of the Peer Group. The Board further noted that the contractual management fee and total net expenses for Class I shares of the Small Cap Fund were above the median contractual management fee and total net expenses of the Peer Group. At the Independent Trustees’ request, management discussed factors impacting the Small Cap Fund’s management fee and total expenses as compared to its Peer Group. The Trustees considered management’s proposal to reduce the Small Cap Fund’s management fee from 0.95% to 0.75% and management’s proposal to amend the OELA on behalf of the Small Cap Fund to reduce the expense cap for Class I and Class R6 shares. In light of the nature, quality and extent of services EIP provided and the Funds’ performance, the Board concluded that each Fund’s advisory fee was fair and reasonable.

 

Economies of Scale. The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Funds. The Board noted that EIP had indicated its willingness to discuss the matter of breakpoints with the Board in the future as asset levels grow. The Board noted

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that the Funds may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting and fee waivers and expense reimbursements. The Board agreed that in light of the OELA, which effectively protected shareholders from high expenses despite lower asset levels, and EIP’s willingness to consider breakpoints as each Fund reached higher asset levels, the absence of breakpoints was acceptable.

 

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability of EIP with respect to Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund on an individual fund-by-fund basis and in the aggregate. The Board considered the methodology for calculating profitability. Using such methodology, the Board noted that EIP earned a profit from the Long/Short Fund and the Small Cap Fund, in each case without considering marketing related costs. The Board concluded that the profitability of EIP in connection with the management of the Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund was not excessive given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided.

 

Fallout Benefits. Because of its relationship with the Long/Short Fund and Small Cap Fund, EIP, and their affiliates may derive ancillary benefits from Fund operations, including those derived from the allocation of Fund brokerage and the use of commission dollars to pay for research and other similar services (as applicable). The Board reviewed information provided by EIP as to any such benefits.

 

Conclusion. Based on all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the compensation to be paid under the Investment Management Agreements are fair and reasonable, and that the continuance of the Investment Management Agreements be approved.

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How to Obtain Proxy Voting Information

 

Information regarding how the Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Portfolios use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-833-999-2636 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

How to Obtain 1st and 3rd Fiscal Quarter Portfolio Holdings

 

Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, within sixty days after the end of the period. Form N-PORT reports are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Included under Item 7

 

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

Included under Item 7

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

 None

 

Item 16. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) The registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of this report on Form N-CSR.

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

(a)       Not applicable

 

(b)       Not applicable

 

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable

(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)): Attached hereto.

(a)(3) Not applicable

(a)(4) Not applicable

(b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto

 

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.

 

James Alpha Fund Trust

 

By /s/ Darrell Crate

Darrell Crate

 
President and Principal Executive Officer  
Date:  11/5/2024  

 

 

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/ Darrell Crate     
Darrell Crate
President and Principal Executive Officer  
11/5/2024    

 

By /s/ Michael Montague

Michael Montague

 
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
Date: 11/5/2024