Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class A | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Corporate Bonds | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
Asset Backed Securities | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | |
Insurance-Linked Securities | |
Foreign Government Bonds | |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds | |
Common Stocks | |
Other |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class C | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Corporate Bonds | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
Asset Backed Securities | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | |
Insurance-Linked Securities | |
Foreign Government Bonds | |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds | |
Common Stocks | |
Other |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class R | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Corporate Bonds | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
Asset Backed Securities | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | |
Insurance-Linked Securities | |
Foreign Government Bonds | |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds | |
Common Stocks | |
Other |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class R6+ | $ |
+ |
|
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Corporate Bonds | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
Asset Backed Securities | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | |
Insurance-Linked Securities | |
Foreign Government Bonds | |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds | |
Common Stocks | |
Other |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class Y | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Corporate Bonds | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
Asset Backed Securities | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | |
Insurance-Linked Securities | |
Foreign Government Bonds | |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds | |
Common Stocks | |
Other |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class A | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Financials | |
Health Care | |
Energy | |
Industrials | |
Consumer Discretionary | |
Consumer Staples | |
Information Technology | |
Communication Services | |
Basic Materials | |
Utilities | |
Real Estate | |
Materials |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class C | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Financials | |
Health Care | |
Energy | |
Industrials | |
Consumer Discretionary | |
Consumer Staples | |
Information Technology | |
Communication Services | |
Basic Materials | |
Utilities | |
Real Estate | |
Materials |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class Y | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
Financials | |
Health Care | |
Energy | |
Industrials | |
Consumer Discretionary | |
Consumer Staples | |
Information Technology | |
Communication Services | |
Basic Materials | |
Utilities | |
Real Estate | |
Materials |
* |
|
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class A | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
United States | |
United Kingdom | |
Japan | |
South Korea | |
Switzerland | |
Netherlands | |
Germany | |
Ireland | |
China | |
Canada | |
France | |
Italy | |
Other (individually less than 1.0%) |
* | |
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class C | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
United States | |
United Kingdom | |
Japan | |
South Korea | |
Switzerland | |
Netherlands | |
Germany | |
Ireland | |
China | |
Canada | |
France | |
Italy | |
Other (individually less than 1.0%) |
* | |
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class Y | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
United States | |
United Kingdom | |
Japan | |
South Korea | |
Switzerland | |
Netherlands | |
Germany | |
Ireland | |
China | |
Canada | |
France | |
Italy | |
Other (individually less than 1.0%) |
* | |
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class A | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
United States | |
Japan | |
Netherlands | |
France | |
United Kingdom | |
Germany | |
Italy | |
South Korea | |
Taiwan | |
Switzerland | |
Spain | |
Denmark | |
China |
* | |
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class C | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
United States | |
Japan | |
Netherlands | |
France | |
United Kingdom | |
Germany | |
Italy | |
South Korea | |
Taiwan | |
Switzerland | |
Spain | |
Denmark | |
China |
* | |
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Class Y | $ |
^ |
|
Fund net assets | $ |
Total number of portfolio holdings | |
Portfolio turnover rate |
^^ |
|
United States | |
Japan | |
Netherlands | |
France | |
United Kingdom | |
Germany | |
Italy | |
South Korea | |
Taiwan | |
Switzerland | |
Spain | |
Denmark | |
China |
* | |
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) Disclose whether, as of the end of the period covered by the report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. If the registrant has not adopted such a code of ethics, explain why it has not done so.
The registrant has adopted, as of the end of the period covered by this report, a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller.
(b) For purposes of this Item, the term “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) The registrant must briefly describe the nature of any amendment, during the period covered by the report, to a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item. The registrant must file a copy of any such amendment as an exhibit pursuant to Item 19(a), unless the registrant has elected to satisfy paragraph (f) of this Item by posting its code of ethics on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of this Item, or by undertaking to provide its code of ethics to any person without charge, upon request, pursuant to paragraph (f)(3) of this Item.
The registrant has made no amendments to the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.
(d) If the registrant has, during the period covered by the report, granted a waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this Item, the registrant must briefly describe the nature of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted, and the date of the waiver.
Not applicable.
(e) If the registrant intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from, a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item by posting such information on its Internet website, disclose the registrant’s Internet address and such intention.
Not applicable.
(f) The registrant must:
(1) File with the Commission, pursuant to Item 19(a)(1), a copy of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, as an exhibit to its annual report on this Form N-CSR (see attachment);
(2) Post the text of such code of ethics on its Internet website and disclose, in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR, its Internet address and the fact that it has posted such code of ethics on its Internet website; or
(3) Undertake in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics and explain the manner in which such request may be made. See Item 19(2)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a) (1) Disclose that the registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant either:
(i) Has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee; or
(ii) Does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert.
(2) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this Item, it must disclose the name of the audit committee financial expert and whether that person is “independent.” In order to be considered “independent” for purposes of this Item, a member of an audit committee may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the Board of Trustees, or any other board committee:
(i) Accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the issuer; or
(ii) Be an “interested person” of the investment company as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Mr. Fred J. Ricciardi, an independent Trustee, is such an audit committee financial expert.
(3) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1) (ii) of this Item, it must explain why it does not have an audit committee financial expert.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT FEES, the aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
N/A
(b) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT-RELATED FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(c) Disclose, under the caption TAX FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(d) Disclose, under the caption ALL OTHER FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(e) (1) Disclose the audit committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
PIONEER FUNDS
APPROVAL OF AUDIT, AUDIT-RELATED, TAX AND OTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
SECTION I - POLICY PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The Pioneer Funds recognize the importance of maintaining the independence of their outside auditors. Maintaining independence is a shared responsibility involving Amundi Asset Management US, Inc., the audit committee and the independent auditors.
The Funds recognize that a Fund’s independent auditors: 1) possess knowledge of the Funds, 2) are able to incorporate certain services into the scope of the audit, thereby avoiding redundant work, cost and disruption of Fund personnel and processes, and 3) have expertise that has value to the Funds. As a result, there are situations where it is desirable to use the Fund’s independent auditors for services in addition to the annual audit and where the potential for conflicts of interests are minimal. Consequently, this policy, which is intended to comply with Rule 210.2-01(C)(7), sets forth guidelines and procedures to be followed by the Funds when retaining the independent audit firm to perform audit, audit-related tax and other services under those circumstances, while also maintaining independence.
Approval of a service in accordance with this policy for a Fund shall also constitute approval for any other Fund whose pre-approval is required pursuant to Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(ii).
In addition to the procedures set forth in this policy, any non-audit services that may be provided consistently with Rule 210.2-01 may be approved by the Audit Committee itself and any pre-approval that may be waived in accordance with Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) is hereby waived.
Selection of a Fund’s independent auditors and their compensation shall be determined by the Audit Committee and shall not be subject to this policy.
SECTION II - POLICY
SERVICE CATEGORY |
SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION |
SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES | ||
I. AUDIT SERVICES | Services that are directly related to performing the independent audit of the Funds |
• Accounting research assistance
• SEC consultation, registration statements, and reporting
• Tax accrual related matters
• Implementation of new accounting standards
• Compliance letters (e.g. rating agency letters)
• Regulatory reviews and assistance regarding financial matters
• Semi-annual reviews (if requested)
• Comfort letters for closed end offerings | ||
II. AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES | Services which are not prohibited under Rule 210.2-01(C)(4) (the “Rule”) and are related extensions of the audit services support the audit, or use the knowledge/expertise gained from the audit procedures as a foundation to complete the project. In most cases, if the Audit-Related Services are not performed by the Audit firm, the scope of the Audit Services would likely increase. The Services are typically well-defined and governed by accounting professional standards (AICPA, SEC, etc.) |
• AICPA attest and agreed-upon procedures
• Technology control assessments
• Financial reporting control assessments
• Enterprise security architecture assessment |
AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY |
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTING POLICY | |
• “One-time” pre-approval for the audit period for all pre-approved specific service subcategories. Approval of the independent auditors as auditors for a Fund shall constitute pre approval for these services. |
• A summary of all such services and related fees reported at each regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting. | |
• “One-time” pre-approval for the fund fiscal year within a specified dollar limit for all pre-approved specific service subcategories
• Specific approval is needed to exceed the pre-approved dollar limit for these services (see general Audit Committee approval policy below for details on obtaining specific approvals)
• Specific approval is needed to use the Fund’s auditors for Audit-Related Services not denoted as “pre-approved”, or to add a specific service subcategory as “pre-approved” |
• A summary of all such services and related fees (including comparison to specified dollar limits) reported quarterly. |
SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
SERVICE CATEGORY |
SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION |
SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED | ||
III. TAX SERVICES | Services which are not prohibited by the Rule, if an officer of the Fund determines that using the Fund’s auditor to provide these services creates significant synergy in the form of efficiency, minimized disruption, or the ability to maintain a desired level of confidentiality. | • Tax planning and support
• Tax controversy assistance
• Tax compliance, tax returns, excise tax returns and support
• Tax opinions |
AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY |
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTING POLICY | |
• “One-time” pre-approval for the fund fiscal year within a specified dollar limit |
• A summary of all such services and related fees (including comparison to specified dollar limits) reported quarterly. | |
• Specific approval is needed to exceed the pre-approved dollar limits for these services (see general Audit Committee approval policy below for details on obtaining specific approvals) |
||
• Specific approval is needed to use the Fund’s auditors for tax services not denoted as pre-approved, or to add a specific service subcategory as “pre-approved” |
SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
SERVICE CATEGORY |
SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION |
SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED | ||
IV. OTHER SERVICES
A. SYNERGISTIC, UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS |
Services which are not prohibited by the Rule, if an officer of the Fund determines that using the Fund’s auditor to provide these services creates significant synergy in the form of efficiency, minimized disruption, the ability to maintain a desired level of confidentiality, or where the Fund’s auditors posses unique or superior qualifications to provide these services, resulting in superior value and results for the Fund. | • Business Risk Management support
• Other control and regulatory compliance projects |
AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY |
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTING POLICY | |
• “One-time” pre-approval for the fund fiscal year within a specified dollar limit |
• A summary of all such services and related fees (including comparison to specified dollar limits) reported quarterly. | |
• Specific approval is needed to exceed the pre-approved dollar limits for these services (see general Audit Committee approval policy below for details on obtaining specific approvals) |
||
• Specific approval is needed to use the Fund’s auditors for “Synergistic” or “Unique Qualifications” Other Services not denoted as pre-approved to the left, or to add a specific service subcategory as “pre-approved” |
SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
SERVICE CATEGORY |
SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION |
SPECIFIC PROHIBITED | ||
PROHIBITED SERVICES | Services which result in the auditors losing independence status under the Rule. | 1. Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client*
2. Financial information systems design and implementation*
3. Appraisal or valuation services, fairness* opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports
4. Actuarial services (i.e., setting actuarial reserves versus actuarial audit work)*
5. Internal audit outsourcing services*
6. Management functions or human resources
7. Broker or dealer, investment advisor, or investment banking services
8. Legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit
9. Any other service that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible |
AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY |
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTING POLICY | |
• These services are not to be performed with the exception of the(*) services that may be permitted if they would not be subject to audit procedures at the audit client (as defined in rule 2-01(f)(4)) level the firm providing the service. |
• A summary of all services and related fees reported at each regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting will serve as continual confirmation that has not provided any restricted services. |
GENERAL AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY:
• | For all projects, the officers of the Funds and the Fund’s auditors will each make an assessment to determine that any proposed projects will not impair independence. |
• | Potential services will be classified into the four non-restricted service categories and the “Approval of Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other Services” Policy above will be applied. Any services outside the specific pre-approved service subcategories set forth above must be specifically approved by the Audit Committee. |
• | At least quarterly, the Audit Committee shall review a report summarizing the services by service category, including fees, provided by the Audit firm as set forth in the above policy. |
(2) Disclose the percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
N/A
(f) If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the principal accountants engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees.
N/A
(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrants accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrants investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant.
N/A
(h) Disclose whether the registrants audit committee of the Board of Trustees has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrants investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
The Fund’s audit committee of the Board of Trustees has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Affiliates (as defined) that were not pre- approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
N/A
(i) A registrant identified by the Commission pursuant to Section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)), as having retained, for the preparation of the audit report on its financial statements included in the Form NCSR, a registered public accounting firm that has a branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has determined it is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction must electronically submit to the Commission on a supplemental basis documentation that establishes that the registrant is not owned or controlled by a governmental entity in the foreign jurisdiction. The registrant must submit this documentation on or before the due date for this form. A registrant that is owned or controlled by a foreign governmental entity is not required to submit such documentation.
N/A
(j) A registrant that is a foreign issuer, as defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4, identified by the Commission pursuant to Section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)), as having retained, for the preparation of the audit report on its financial statements included in the Form N-CSR, a registered public accounting firm that has a branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has determined it is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction, for each year in which the registrant is so identified, must provide the below disclosures. Also, any such identified foreign issuer that uses a variable-interest entity or any similar structure that results in additional foreign entities being consolidated in the financial statements of the registrant is required to provide the below disclosures for itself and its consolidated foreign operating entity or entities. A registrant must disclose:
(1) That, for the immediately preceding annual financial statement period, a registered public accounting firm that the PCAOB was unable to inspect or investigate completely, because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction, issued an audit report for the registrant;
N/A
(2) The percentage of shares of the registrant owned by governmental entities in the foreign jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated or otherwise organized;
N/A
(3) Whether governmental entities in the applicable foreign jurisdiction with respect to that registered public accounting firm have a controlling financial interest with respect to the registrant; N/A
(4) The name of each official of the Chinese Communist Party who is a member of the board of directors of the registrant or the operating entity with respect to the registrant;
N/A
(5) Whether the articles of incorporation of the registrant (or equivalent organizing document) contains any charter of the Chinese Communist Party, including the text of any such charter.
N/A
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
(a) If the registrant is a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3), state whether or not the registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)). If the registrant has such a committee, however designated, identify each committee member. If the entire board of directors is acting as the registrant’s audit committee as specified in Section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(B)), so state.
N/A
(b) If applicable, provide the disclosure required by Rule 10A-3(d) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3(d)) regarding an exemption from the listing standards for audit committees.
N/A
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
File Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period as set forth in 210.1212 of Regulation S-X [17 CFR 210.12-12], unless the schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 7 of this Form.
Included in Item 7
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 104.4% | ||||||
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests — 0.8% of Net Assets*(a) |
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Building & Construction Products — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,037,163 | MI Windows and Doors LLC, Term B-2 Loan, 7.325% (Term SOFR + 300 bps), 3/28/31 | $ 1,021,791 | ||||
Total Building & Construction Products | $1,021,791 | |||||
Cruise Lines — 0.1% | ||||||
1,960,150 | LC Ahab US Bidco LLC, Initial Term Loan, 7.325% (Term SOFR + 300 bps), 5/1/31 | $ 1,974,851 | ||||
Total Cruise Lines | $1,974,851 | |||||
Electric-Generation — 0.1% | ||||||
3,263,600 | Alpha Generation LLC, Initial Term B Loan, 7.075% (Term SOFR + 275 bps), 9/30/31 | $ 3,269,719 | ||||
Total Electric-Generation | $3,269,719 | |||||
Medical-Drugs — 0.2% | ||||||
4,860,000(b) | Bausch Health Cos, Inc., Term Loan B, 9/25/30 | $ 4,702,050 | ||||
1,263,650 | Endo Finance Holdings, Inc., 2024 Refinancing Term Loan, 8.325% (Term SOFR + 400 bps), 4/23/31 | 1,252,593 | ||||
Total Medical-Drugs | $5,954,643 | |||||
Medical-Wholesale Drug Distribution — 0.1% |
||||||
2,989,350 | Owens & Minor, Inc., Term B-1 Loan, 8.175% (Term SOFR + 375 bps), 3/29/29 | $ 2,944,510 | ||||
Total Medical-Wholesale Drug Distribution | $2,944,510 | |||||
Metal Processors & Fabrication — 0.0%† | ||||||
979,466 | WireCo WorldGroup, Inc., 2023 Refinancing Term Loan, 8.04% (Term SOFR + 375 bps), 11/13/28 | $ 920,698 | ||||
Total Metal Processors & Fabrication | $920,698 | |||||
Recreational Centers — 0.1% | ||||||
2,684,682 | Fitness International LLC, Term B Loan, 9.575% (Term SOFR + 525 bps), 2/12/29 | $ 2,719,919 | ||||
Total Recreational Centers | $2,719,919 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Rental Auto & Equipment — 0.2% | ||||||
7,334,257 | Hertz Corp., Initial Term B Loan, 7.939% (Term SOFR + 350 bps), 6/30/28 | $ 5,734,472 | ||||
1,423,137 | Hertz Corp., Initial Term C Loan, 7.939% (Term SOFR + 350 bps), 6/30/28 | 1,112,715 | ||||
Total Rental Auto & Equipment | $6,847,187 | |||||
Total Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests (Cost $26,850,513) |
$25,653,318 | |||||
Shares | ||||||
Common Stocks — 0.1% of Net Assets | ||||||
Communications Equipment — 0.0%† | ||||||
43,579(c) | Digicel International Finance Ltd. | $ 283,263 | ||||
Total Communications Equipment | $283,263 | |||||
Household Durables — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,018,282(c) | Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV | $ 50 | ||||
Total Household Durables | $50 | |||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.0%† | ||||||
307 | Frontera Energy Corp. | $ 1,443 | ||||
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | $1,443 | |||||
Paper & Forest Products — 0.0% | ||||||
162,828(c)+ | Emerald Plantation Holdings, Ltd. | $ — | ||||
Total Paper & Forest Products | $— | |||||
Passenger Airlines — 0.1% | ||||||
128,171(c) | Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV | $ 2,557,426 | ||||
Total Passenger Airlines | $2,557,426 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,563,741) |
$2,842,182 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
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Asset Backed Securities — 10.5% of Net Assets |
||||||
500,000 | 321 Henderson Receivables III LLC, Series 2008-1A, Class C, 9.36%, 1/15/48 (144A) | $ 498,726 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Asset Backed Securities — (continued) | ||||||
500,000 | 321 Henderson Receivables III LLC, Series 2008-1A, Class D, 10.81%, 1/15/50 (144A) | $ 506,536 | ||||
4,750,000(a) | 522 Funding CLO, Ltd., Series 2019-5A, Class ER, 11.062% (3 Month Term SOFR + 676 bps), 4/15/35 (144A) | 4,689,504 | ||||
275,382 | Accelerated Assets LLC, Series 2018-1, Class B, 4.51%, 12/2/33 (144A) | 271,393 | ||||
389,290 | Accelerated Assets LLC, Series 2018-1, Class C, 6.65%, 12/2/33 (144A) | 381,365 | ||||
1,190,000 | ACM Auto Trust, Series 2024-2A, Class B, 9.21%, 8/20/31 (144A) | 1,228,109 | ||||
1,926,581 | Affirm Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2024-X1, Class A, 6.27%, 5/15/29 (144A) | 1,929,534 | ||||
865,234 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes, Series 2024-A, Class D, 6.315%, 5/17/32 (144A) | 879,174 | ||||
1,984,456 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes, Series 2024-A, Class G, 12.748%, 5/17/32 (144A) | 2,024,604 | ||||
3,640,797 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes, Series 2024-B, Class G, 11.395%, 9/15/32 (144A) | 3,628,440 | ||||
3,260,000 | American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust, Series 2024-3, Class D, 6.04%, 7/12/30 (144A) | 3,323,316 | ||||
2,350,000 | Amur Equipment Finance Receivables X LLC, Series 2022-1A, Class E, 5.02%, 12/20/28 (144A) | 2,344,554 | ||||
1,413,000 | Amur Equipment Finance Receivables XI LLC, Series 2022-2A, Class E, 9.32%, 10/22/29 (144A) | 1,434,333 | ||||
5,250,000 | Amur Equipment Finance Receivables XII LLC, Series 2023-1A, Class D, 7.48%, 7/22/30 (144A) | 5,495,874 | ||||
4,910,000 | Amur Equipment Finance Receivables XIII LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class D, 6.57%, 4/21/31 (144A) | 5,047,757 | ||||
2,176,000 | Amur Equipment Finance Receivables XIV LLC, Series 2024-2A, Class E, 8.88%, 10/20/32 (144A) | 2,216,941 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Asset Backed Securities — (continued) | ||||||
2,000,000 | Arivo Acceptance Auto Loan Receivables Trust, Series 2022-1A, Class D, 7.38%, 9/17/29 (144A) | $ 1,936,752 | ||||
4,000,000(a) | Assurant CLO IV, Ltd., Series 2019-4A, Class E, 11.555% (3 Month Term SOFR + 726 bps), 4/20/30 (144A) | 3,984,188 | ||||
3,295,000(a) | Battalion CLO IX, Ltd., Series 2015-9A, Class ER, 10.814% (3 Month Term SOFR + 651 bps), 7/15/31 (144A) | 2,941,829 | ||||
3,055,571 | Blackbird Capital II Aircraft Lease, Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class B, 3.446%, 7/15/46 (144A) | 2,839,510 | ||||
3,180,000 | Blue Owl Asset Leasing Trust LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class D, 8.00%, 12/15/31 (144A) | 3,211,279 | ||||
3,000,000(a) | Carlyle US CLO, Ltd., Series 2019-4A, Class CR, 7.502% (3 Month Term SOFR + 320 bps), 4/15/35 (144A) | 2,985,750 | ||||
2,150,000 | Cascade MH Asset Trust, Series 2021-MH1, Class B1, 4.573%, 2/25/46 (144A) | 1,746,929 | ||||
4,000,000(d) | Cascade MH Asset Trust, Series 2021-MH1, Class B3, 7.536%, 2/25/46 (144A) | 3,600,261 | ||||
7,465,000 | Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2, 4.94%, 1/25/52 (144A) | 5,082,300 | ||||
2,500,000 | Commercial Equipment Finance LLC, Series 2021-A, Class D, 6.49%, 12/17/29 (144A) | 2,483,619 | ||||
70,511 | Commonbond Student Loan Trust, Series 2017-BGS, Class C, 4.44%, 9/25/42 (144A) | 59,850 | ||||
6,550,000 | Continental Finance Credit Card ABS Master Trust, Series 2022-A, Class C, 9.33%, 10/15/30 (144A) | 6,789,826 | ||||
3,000,000 | Continental Finance Credit Card ABS Master Trust, Series 2022-A, Class D, 12.42%, 10/15/30 (144A) | 3,152,834 | ||||
1,900,000 | Continental Finance Credit Card ABS Master Trust, Series 2024-A, Class A, 5.78%, 12/15/32 (144A) | 1,916,189 | ||||
5,369,394 | Crockett Partners Equipment Co. IIA LLC, Series 2024-1C, Class A, 6.05%, 1/20/31 (144A) | 5,441,651 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Asset Backed Securities — (continued) | ||||||
1,151,212 | Crockett Partners Equipment Co. IIA LLC, Series 2024-1C, Class C, 10.16%, 1/20/31 (144A) | $ 1,188,705 | ||||
2,300,000 | DataBank Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class C, 4.43%, 2/27/51 (144A) | 2,213,914 | ||||
3,590,000 | DataBank Issuer, Series 2024-1A, Class A2, 5.30%, 1/26/54 (144A) | 3,560,305 | ||||
14,800,000 | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2024-4A, Class E, 7.65%, 2/17/32 (144A) | 14,873,390 | ||||
13,220,000 | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2024-5A, Class E, 7.22%, 5/17/32 (144A) | 13,063,636 | ||||
10,730,000 | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2025-1A, Class E, 7.48%, 9/15/32 (144A) | 10,613,206 | ||||
15,292,564(d) | FIGRE Trust, Series 2024-HE6, Class A, 5.724%, 12/25/54 (144A) | 15,295,531 | ||||
8,207,804(d) | FIGRE Trust, Series 2025-HE1, Class A, 5.829%, 1/25/55 (144A) | 8,236,321 | ||||
4,810,000(d) | FIGRE Trust, Series 2025-HE2, Class A, 5.775%, 3/25/55 (144A) | 4,820,476 | ||||
6,862,969(e) | Finance of America Structured Securities Trust, Series 2021-S2, Class A2, 2.75%, 9/25/71 (144A) | 6,598,897 | ||||
13,172,337(e) | Finance of America Structured Securities Trust, Series 2021-S3, Class A2, 3.25%, 12/28/26 (144A) | 12,613,102 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | First Eagle BSL CLO, Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class C, 8.905% (3 Month Term SOFR + 461 bps), 1/20/33 (144A) | 998,965 | ||||
3,000,000(a) | First Eagle BSL CLO, Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class D, 12.255% (3 Month Term SOFR + 796 bps), 1/20/33 (144A) | 2,943,078 | ||||
2,830,000 | GLS Auto Receivables Issuer Trust, Series 2024-2A, Class E, 7.98%, 5/15/31 (144A) | 2,898,924 | ||||
12,197,000 | GLS Auto Receivables Issuer Trust, Series 2024-3A, Class E, 7.25%, 6/16/31 (144A) | 12,194,753 | ||||
2,885,000 | Granite Park Equipment Leasing LLC, Series 2023-1A, Class E, 7.00%, 6/20/35 (144A) | 2,831,582 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Asset Backed Securities — (continued) | ||||||
1,500,000 | Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class D, 9.22%, 1/25/29 (144A) | $ 1,522,632 | ||||
1,050,000 | Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC, Series 2024-2A, Class D, 9.41%, 1/27/31 (144A) | 1,098,392 | ||||
15,000,000 | Hertz Vehicle Financing III LP, Series 2021-2A, Class D, 4.34%, 12/27/27 (144A) | 14,271,126 | ||||
9,887,659 | HOA Funding LLC - HOA, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 4.723%, 8/20/51 (144A) | 2,966,298 | ||||
571,636 | Home Partners of America Trust, Series 2019-1, Class F, 4.101%, 9/17/39 (144A) | 534,415 | ||||
2,220,000 | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2023-2A, Class D, 6.97%, 7/21/31 (144A) | 2,270,027 | ||||
1,020,000 | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2024-1A, Class D, 5.82%, 11/20/31 (144A) | 1,033,941 | ||||
702,252(a) | Huntington Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes, Series 2024-1, Class D, 9.594% (SOFR30A + 525 bps), 5/20/32 (144A) | 717,627 | ||||
1,070,007(a) | Huntington Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Series, Series 2024-2, Class D, 8.344% (SOFR30A + 400 bps), 10/20/32 (144A) | 1,075,306 | ||||
3,175,000(a) | ICG US CLO, Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class DRR, 11.995% (3 Month Term SOFR + 770 bps), 4/29/34 (144A) | 3,004,998 | ||||
2,250,000(a) | ICG US CLO, Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class E, 10.894% (3 Month Term SOFR + 659 bps), 4/17/34 (144A) | 2,084,958 | ||||
192,936 | JG Wentworth XXII LLC, Series 2010-3A, Class A, 3.82%, 12/15/48 (144A) | 190,570 | ||||
2,010,000 | Libra Solutions LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class B, 7.91%, 9/30/38 (144A) | 2,001,905 | ||||
3,200,000 | Merchants Fleet Funding LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class E, 9.35%, 4/20/37 (144A) | 3,244,269 | ||||
1,187,096 | Mosaic Solar Loan Trust, Series 2019-2A, Class D, 6.18%, 9/20/40 (144A) | 1,169,729 | ||||
3,314,004 | Mosaic Solar Loan Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class D, 3.71%, 12/20/46 (144A) | 2,720,348 | ||||
4,500,000(a) | Neuberger Berman CLO XVII, Ltd., Series 2014-17A, Class ER3, 11.04% (3 Month Term SOFR + 675 bps), 7/22/38 (144A) | 4,513,950 | ||||
4,500,000(a) | Newark BSL CLO 1, Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class DR, 10.812% (3 Month Term SOFR + 651 bps), 12/21/29 (144A) | 4,399,403 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Asset Backed Securities — (continued) | ||||||
5,950,000 | NMEF Funding LLC, Series 2022-B, Class C, 8.54%, 6/15/29 (144A) | $ 6,089,257 | ||||
5,450,000 | NMEF Funding LLC, Series 2024-A, Class C, 6.33%, 12/15/31 (144A) | 5,474,304 | ||||
4,997,000 | NMEF Funding LLC, Series 2024-A, Class D, 8.75%, 12/15/31 (144A) | 5,063,961 | ||||
1,900,000(a) | Palmer Square Loan Funding, Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class C, 6.902% (3 Month Term SOFR + 260 bps), 4/15/30 (144A) | 1,897,551 | ||||
6,400,000 | PEAR LLC, Series 2021-1, Class B, 0.000%, 1/15/34 (144A) | 5,515,904 | ||||
2,260,000 | Post Road Equipment Finance LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class E, 8.50%, 12/15/31 (144A) | 2,333,718 | ||||
3,110,000 | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2024-2A, Class E, 6.75%, 11/17/31 (144A) | 3,064,106 | ||||
9,600,000 | Republic Finance Issuance Trust, Series 2021-A, Class D, 5.23%, 12/22/31 (144A) | 9,227,364 | ||||
3,000,000(d) | RMF Buyout Issuance Trust, Series 2021-HB1, Class M4, 4.704%, 11/25/31 (144A) | 2,780,790 | ||||
6,000,000(d) | RMF Buyout Issuance Trust, Series 2021-HB1, Class M5, 6.00%, 11/25/31 (144A) | 5,567,023 | ||||
3,750,000(d)+ | RMF Buyout Issuance Trust, Series 2022-HB1, Class M5, 4.50%, 4/25/32 (144A) | 296,250 | ||||
1,500,000 | Rosy Blue Carat SCS, Series 2018-1, Class A1R, 8.481%, 3/15/30 (144A) | 1,529,250 | ||||
6,400,185 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes, Series 2022-B, Class F, 11.91%, 8/16/32 (144A) | 6,492,626 | ||||
3,276,536 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes, Series 2024-A, Class F, 10.171%, 6/15/32 (144A) | 3,353,604 | ||||
2,300,000 | SCF Equipment Leasing LLC, Series 2024-1A, Class E, 9.00%, 12/20/34 (144A) | 2,453,336 | ||||
4,200,000 | SCF Equipment Trust LLC, Series 2025-1A, Class E, 6.75%, 11/20/35 (144A) | 4,274,805 | ||||
424,568 | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2020-2A, Class D, 6.59%, 7/20/37 (144A) | 424,128 | ||||
4,750,000(a) | Sound Point CLO XXI, Ltd., Series 2018-3A, Class C, 7.862% (3 Month Term SOFR + 356 bps), 10/26/31 (144A) | 4,542,017 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Asset Backed Securities — (continued) | ||||||
3,000,000(a) | Sound Point CLO XXVIII, Ltd., Series 2020-3A, Class E, 11.462% (3 Month Term SOFR + 716 bps), 1/25/32 (144A) | $ 2,946,015 | ||||
4,022,000 | Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust, Series 2024-1A, Class E, 11.91%, 9/17/29 (144A) | 4,284,904 | ||||
7,690,000 | Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust, Series 2024-2A, Class D, 7.61%, 8/15/28 (144A) | 7,882,778 | ||||
2,550,000 | Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust, Series 2024-3A, Class E, 8.64%, 7/15/30 (144A) | 2,626,918 | ||||
4,250,000 | Tricon American Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class E1, 2.73%, 11/17/39 (144A) | 3,989,086 | ||||
87,216 | Upstart Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class C, 4.06%, 3/20/31 (144A) | 86,896 | ||||
3,500,000 | Veros Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2024-1, Class D, 9.87%, 5/15/31 (144A) | 3,704,559 | ||||
2,540,000 | VFI ABS LLC, Series 2023-1A, Class D, 12.36%, 12/24/30 (144A) | 2,619,568 | ||||
6,772,317(e) | Vista Point Securitization Trust, Series 2024-CES1, Class A1, 6.676%, 5/25/54 (144A) | 6,847,203 | ||||
1,099,954 | Westgate Resorts LLC, Series 2022-1A, Class C, 2.488%, 8/20/36 (144A) | 1,083,661 | ||||
694,708 | Westgate Resorts LLC, Series 2022-1A, Class D, 3.838%, 8/20/36 (144A) | 682,838 | ||||
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $366,990,856) |
$354,972,026 | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—8.5% of Net Assets |
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5,970,020(d) | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust, Series 2021-2, Class A8, 2.50%, 6/25/51 (144A) | $ 4,074,898 | ||||
2,550,000(a) | Bellemeade Re, Ltd., Series 2024-1, Class M1A, 6.49% (SOFR30A + 215 bps), 8/25/34 (144A) | 2,557,173 | ||||
5,110,000(a) | Bellemeade Re, Ltd., Series 2024-1, Class M1B, 7.54% (SOFR30A + 320 bps), 8/25/34 (144A) | 5,179,711 | ||||
8,062,000(d) | BINOM Securitization Trust, Series 2022-RPL1, Class M3, 3.00%, 2/25/61 (144A) | 5,901,584 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(continued) |
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2,921,621(d) | Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2021-RM1, Class A, 1.40%, 10/25/63 (144A) | $ 2,684,145 | ||||
2,657,277 | Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2021-RM2, Class M1, 1.75%, 10/25/61 (144A) | 2,414,366 | ||||
3,450,000(d) | CFMT LLC, Series 2024-HB14, Class M4, 3.00%, 6/25/34 (144A) | 2,941,565 | ||||
6,710,000(d) | CFMT LLC, Series 2024-HB15, Class M4, 4.00%, 8/25/34 (144A) | 5,754,626 | ||||
5,264,850(d) | Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2018-RP3, Class B2, 3.25%, 3/25/61 (144A) | 4,273,620 | ||||
8,276,066(d) | Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2021-INV2, Class B1W, 2.985%, 5/25/51 (144A) | 6,909,543 | ||||
2,670,000(a) | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-SBT1, Class 1M2, 8.104% (SOFR30A + 376 bps), 2/25/40 (144A) | 2,789,023 | ||||
4,940,000(a) | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2020-SBT1, Class 2M2, 8.104% (SOFR30A + 376 bps), 2/25/40 (144A) | 5,144,018 | ||||
16,450,000(a) | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2022-R02, Class 2B1, 8.84% (SOFR30A + 450 bps), 1/25/42 (144A) | 17,188,871 | ||||
3,280,000(a) | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2024-R03, Class 2M2, 6.286% (SOFR30A + 195 bps), 3/25/44 (144A) | 3,285,878 | ||||
3,740,000(a) | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2024-R05, Class 2M2, 6.04% (SOFR30A + 170 bps), 7/25/44 (144A) | 3,739,998 | ||||
332,711(d) | CSFB Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-17, Class B1, 5.50%, 6/25/33 | 3 | ||||
2,638,958(d) | CSMC Trust, Series 2021-RPL2, Class M3, 3.616%, 1/25/60 (144A) | 1,789,513 | ||||
8,240,000(a) | Eagle Re, Ltd., Series 2023-1, Class M1B, 8.29% (SOFR30A + 395 bps), 9/26/33 (144A) | 8,477,632 | ||||
6,818,784(a)(f) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICs, Series 4087, Class SB, 1.567% (SOFR30A + 592 bps), 7/15/42 | 797,260 | ||||
3,916,606(a)(f) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICs, Series 4091, Class SH, 2.087% (SOFR30A + 644 bps), 8/15/42 | 558,731 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(continued) |
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1,888,752(f) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICs, Series 4999, Class QI, 4.00%, 5/25/50 | $ 378,632 | ||||
2,263,403(f) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICs, Series 5067, Class GI, 4.00%, 12/25/50 | 472,109 | ||||
2,630,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust, Series 2020-DNA6, Class B2, 9.99% (SOFR30A + 565 bps), 12/25/50 (144A) | 2,991,700 | ||||
2,670,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust, Series 2020-HQA3, Class B2, 14.454% (SOFR30A + 1,011 bps), 7/25/50 (144A) | 3,546,089 | ||||
6,250,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust, Series 2020-HQA5, Class B2, 11.74% (SOFR30A + 740 bps), 11/25/50 (144A) | 7,528,967 | ||||
2,340,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust, Series 2021-HQA4, Class B1, 8.09% (SOFR30A + 375 bps), 12/25/41 (144A) | 2,400,856 | ||||
5,725,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust, Series 2022-DNA2, Class B1, 9.09% (SOFR30A + 475 bps), 2/25/42 (144A) | 5,979,075 | ||||
2,431,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR Trust, Series 2019-FTR3, Class B2, 9.266% (SOFR30A + 491 bps), 9/25/47 (144A) | 2,584,599 | ||||
1,060 | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2009-36, Class HX, 4.50%, 6/25/29 | 1,056 | ||||
1,611,479(a)(f) | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2012-14, Class SP, 2.096% (SOFR30A + 644 bps), 8/25/41 | 138,952 | ||||
1,594,691(a)(f) | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2018-43, Class SM, 1.746% (SOFR30A + 609 bps), 6/25/48 | 194,850 | ||||
1,803,031(a)(f) | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2019-33, Class S, 1.596% (SOFR30A + 594 bps), 7/25/49 | 202,214 | ||||
1,442,902(a)(f) | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2019-41, Class PS, 1.596% (SOFR30A + 594 bps), 8/25/49 | 184,816 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(continued) |
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1,444,202(a)(f) | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2019-41, Class SM, 1.596% (SOFR30A + 594 bps), 8/25/49 | $ 195,566 | ||||
1,610,054(f) | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICs, Series 2020-83, Class EI, 4.00%, 11/25/50 | 329,544 | ||||
200,466,630(d)(f) | Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-4, Class AX1, 0.205%, 6/1/51 (144A) | 2,466,461 | ||||
171,915 | Global Mortgage Securitization, Ltd., Series 2004-A, Class B2, 5.25%, 11/25/32 (144A) | 2 | ||||
914,506 | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2009-83, Class EB, 4.50%, 9/20/39 | 915,577 | ||||
1,584,225(a)(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2019-103, Class SB, 1.616% (1 Month Term SOFR + 594 bps), 8/20/49 | 188,572 | ||||
14,109,912(a)(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2019-117, Class SB, 7.644% (1 Month Term SOFR + 331 bps), 9/20/49 | 178,911 | ||||
20,080,335(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2019-128, Class IB, 3.50%, 10/20/49 | 3,390,892 | ||||
20,128,533(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2019-128, Class ID, 3.50%, 10/20/49 | 3,316,204 | ||||
9,235,156(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2019-159, Class CI, 3.50%, 12/20/49 | 1,580,529 | ||||
1,681,322(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2020-15, Class IM, 3.50%, 2/20/50 | 281,990 | ||||
4,043,421(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2020-7, Class CI, 3.50%, 1/20/50 | 739,349 | ||||
11,644,039(a)(f) | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2020-9, Class SA, 7.574% (1 Month Term SOFR + 324 bps), 1/20/50 | 178,898 | ||||
7,930,013(d) | GS Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2025-CES1, Class A1A, 5.568%, 5/25/55 (144A) | 7,933,910 | ||||
2,320,959(d) | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2019-PJ3, Class B4, 3.983%, 3/25/50 (144A) | 2,020,677 | ||||
1,490,000(d) | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2019-PJ3, Class B5, 3.983%, 3/25/50 (144A) | 1,027,454 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(continued) |
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9,640,000(d) | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2022-PJ4, Class A33, 3.00%, 9/25/52 (144A) | $ 6,983,078 | ||||
2,412,267(d) | GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2021-PJ9, Class B3, 2.927%, 2/26/52 (144A) | 1,945,367 | ||||
1,920,000(a) | Home Re, Ltd., Series 2023-1, Class M1B, 8.94% (SOFR30A + 460 bps), 10/25/33 (144A) | 1,986,288 | ||||
67,718,520(d)(f) | Hundred Acre Wood Trust, Series 2021-INV1, Class AX1, 0.232%, 7/25/51 (144A) | 899,580 | ||||
2,442,086(d) | Hundred Acre Wood Trust, Series 2021-INV1, Class B2, 3.232%, 7/25/51 (144A) | 2,097,997 | ||||
4,350,000(d) | Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM2, Class B2, 4.285%, 9/25/56 (144A) | 3,336,594 | ||||
981,000(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-7FRB, Class B5, 5.771%, 4/25/46 (144A) | 803,804 | ||||
127,723,206(d)(f) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-10, Class AX1, 0.115%, 12/25/51 (144A) | 831,797 | ||||
2,000,000(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-3, Class A5, 2.50%, 7/25/51 (144A) | 1,385,815 | ||||
6,159,331(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-7, Class B3, 2.803%, 11/25/51 (144A) | 4,858,284 | ||||
112,536,958(d)(f) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-8, Class AX1, 0.115%, 12/25/51 (144A) | 725,391 | ||||
1,896,075(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-INV1, Class B3, 2.976%, 10/25/51 (144A) | 1,541,964 | ||||
1,612,930(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-INV1, Class B4, 2.976%, 10/25/51 (144A) | 1,085,165 | ||||
4,426,606(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-3, Class B3, 3.101%, 8/25/52 (144A) | 3,610,871 | ||||
5,650,000(d) | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-4, Class A5, 3.00%, 10/25/52 (144A) | 4,093,262 | ||||
4,448,954(a) | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. - CHASE, Series 2020-CL1, Class M3, 7.785% (1 Month Term SOFR + 346 bps), 10/25/57 (144A) | 4,641,153 | ||||
1,979,051(a) | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. - JPMWM, Series 2021-CL1, Class M3, 6.14% (SOFR30A + 180 bps), 3/25/51 (144A) | 1,947,118 | ||||
1,756,059(a) | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. - JPMWM, Series 2021-CL1, Class M4, 7.09% (SOFR30A + 275 bps), 3/25/51 (144A) | 1,717,239 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(continued) |
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858,315 | La Hipotecaria El Salvadorian Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A, 3.358%, 1/15/46 (144A) | $ 797,718 | ||||
1,664,818 | La Hipotecaria Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-2A, Class BBB, 4.75%, 9/29/46 (144A) | 1,589,901 | ||||
143,309(a) | La Hipotecaria Panamanian Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-1GA, Class A, 3.25% (Panamanian Mortgage Reference Rate - 300 bps), 9/8/39 (144A) | 139,547 | ||||
5,837,368 | La Hipotecaria Panamanian Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1, Class GA, 4.35%, 7/13/52 (144A) | 5,246,486 | ||||
3,790,875(d) | Mello Mortgage Capital Acceptance, Series 2021-MTG2, Class B2, 2.668%, 6/25/51 (144A) | 3,040,983 | ||||
7,272,625(a) | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-2A, Class B4A, 6.934% (1 Month Term SOFR + 261 bps), 10/25/46 (144A) | 7,271,436 | ||||
13,903,950(d) | New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-RPL1, Class B1, 3.851%, 11/25/59 (144A) | 11,671,607 | ||||
2,361,835(d) | Oceanview Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-3, Class B3, 2.712%, 6/25/51 (144A) | 1,377,438 | ||||
1,950,000(d) | Onity Loan Investment Trust, Series 2024-HB2, Class M3, 5.00%, 8/25/37 (144A) | 1,826,070 | ||||
1,792,792(d) | PRMI Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B2, 2.477%, 4/25/51 (144A) | 1,416,813 | ||||
3,418,855(d) | PRMI Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B3, 2.477%, 4/25/51 (144A) | 2,657,617 | ||||
2,671,733(d) | Provident Funding Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B1, 2.384%, 4/25/51 (144A) | 2,190,004 | ||||
2,591,904(d) | Provident Funding Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-2, Class B2, 2.35%, 4/25/51 (144A) | 2,050,730 | ||||
2,186,453(d) | Provident Funding Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-J1, Class B2, 2.637%, 10/25/51 (144A) | 1,816,774 | ||||
1,460,000(a) | Radnor Re, Ltd., Series 2021-2, Class M2, 9.34% (SOFR30A + 500 bps), 11/25/31 (144A) | 1,529,946 | ||||
1,756,780(d) | Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-HB1, Class B3, 2.70%, 12/25/51 (144A) | 1,380,774 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(continued) |
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4,042,054(d) | Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-J1, Class B2, 2.703%, 7/25/51 (144A) | $ 3,345,538 | ||||
1,723,000(d) | Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-J4, Class B4, 2.629%, 11/25/51 (144A) | 842,224 | ||||
3,774,646(d) | Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-J1, Class B3, 2.748%, 1/25/52 (144A) | 3,044,167 | ||||
10,150,000(d) | RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-3, Class A17, 3.00%, 5/25/52 (144A) | 7,315,391 | ||||
1,783,000(d) | Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-9, Class B4, 2.857%, 1/25/52 (144A) | 881,026 | ||||
4,100,000(d) | Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A7, 2.50%, 2/25/52 (144A) | 2,747,111 | ||||
2,743,712(d) | Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1, Class B4, 2.945%, 2/25/52 (144A) | 1,318,344 | ||||
4,750,000(a) | STACR Trust, Series 2018-HRP2, Class B2, 14.954% (SOFR30A + 1,061 bps), 2/25/47 (144A) | 5,866,250 | ||||
5,000,000(d) | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class B3, 3.811%, 10/25/56 (144A) | 4,176,434 | ||||
5,639,000(a) | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-HY1, Class B2, 6.585% (1 Month Term SOFR + 226 bps), 10/25/48 (144A) | 5,691,034 | ||||
8,611,095(d) | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-R1, Class A1, 2.918%, 11/30/60 (144A) | 7,259,825 | ||||
7,532,891(a) | Triangle Re, Ltd., Series 2023-1, Class M1A, 7.74% (SOFR30A + 340 bps), 11/25/33 (144A) | 7,639,435 | ||||
800,000(d) | Visio Trust, Series 2019-2, Class B1, 3.91%, 11/25/54 (144A) | 651,776 | ||||
2,250,000(d) | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A5, 3.00%, 12/25/51 (144A) | 1,624,556 | ||||
8,970,000(d) | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2022-2, Class A6, 2.50%, 12/25/51 (144A) | 5,979,461 | ||||
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $329,835,287) |
$286,687,792 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—5.8% of Net Assets |
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6,320,000(a) | Alen Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-ACEN, Class E, 8.434% (1 Month Term SOFR + 411 bps), 4/15/34 (144A) | $ 3,807,800 | ||||
3,600,000(a) | AREIT Trust, Series 2022-CRE6, Class D, 7.197% (SOFR30A + 285 bps), 1/20/37 (144A) | 3,582,010 | ||||
4,052,770(e)(f)+ | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 2007-2A, Class IO, 0.000%, 7/25/37 (144A) | — | ||||
2,025,000(d) | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-IG3, Class B, 3.289%, 9/15/48 (144A) | 1,358,013 | ||||
1,704,240(a) | BSREP Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-DC, Class G, 8.284% (1 Month Term SOFR + 396 bps), 8/15/38 (144A) | 648,292 | ||||
2,945,000(a) | BX Trust, Series 2021-ARIA, Class A, 5.333% (1 Month Term SOFR + 101 bps), 10/15/36 (144A) | 2,937,637 | ||||
2,685,000(a) | BX Trust, Series 2021-ARIA, Class B, 5.73% (1 Month Term SOFR + 141 bps), 10/15/36 (144A) | 2,676,609 | ||||
9,000,000(a) | BX Trust, Series 2021-ARIA, Class E, 6.678% (1 Month Term SOFR + 236 bps), 10/15/36 (144A) | 8,932,500 | ||||
3,325,000(a) | BX Trust, Series 2021-ARIA, Class F, 7.027% (1 Month Term SOFR + 271 bps), 10/15/36 (144A) | 3,287,594 | ||||
6,330,000(a) | BX Trust, Series 2021-ARIA, Class G, 7.576% (1 Month Term SOFR + 326 bps), 10/15/36 (144A) | 6,189,145 | ||||
3,750,000 | COMM Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-CX, Class A, 2.173%, 11/10/46 (144A) | 3,161,218 | ||||
4,083,017(d) | CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C1, Class C, 3.96%, 4/15/50 | 3,701,090 | ||||
2,680,000(d) | CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C4, Class D, 3.554%, 11/15/48 | 2,586,178 | ||||
1,455,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Credit Risk, Series 2021-MN1, Class B1, 12.09% (SOFR30A + 775 bps), 1/25/51 (144A) | 1,612,204 | ||||
2,750,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Credit Risk, Series 2021-MN1, Class M2, 8.09% (SOFR30A + 375 bps), 1/25/51 (144A) | 2,857,183 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(continued) |
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6,000,000(a) | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Credit Risk, Series 2021-MN3, Class M2, 8.34% (SOFR30A + 400 bps), 11/25/51 (144A) | $ 6,235,416 | ||||
4,500,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-KW02, Class B, 3.758%, 12/25/26 (144A) | 4,325,583 | ||||
2,800,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-KW03, Class B, 4.075%, 7/25/27 (144A) | 2,673,481 | ||||
2,300,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-K154, Class B, 4.024%, 11/25/32 (144A) | 1,996,985 | ||||
1,875,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-K157, Class B, 4.299%, 8/25/33 (144A) | 1,649,457 | ||||
3,534,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-KBX1, Class B, 3.807%, 1/25/26 (144A) | 3,482,008 | ||||
6,364,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-KHG1, Class B, 3.90%, 12/25/27 (144A) | 5,964,537 | ||||
1,417,812(a) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-KSW4, Class C, 9.467% (SOFR30A + 511 bps), 10/25/28 | 1,295,239 | ||||
975,000(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-KW07, Class B, 4.084%, 10/25/31 (144A) | 863,957 | ||||
3,899,174(d) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KJ24, Class B, 7.60%, 10/25/27 (144A) | 3,690,059 | ||||
8,451,589(a) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KS12, Class C, 11.367% (SOFR30A + 701 bps), 8/25/29 | 8,137,537 | ||||
927,968(a) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-KF74, Class C, 10.717% (SOFR30A + 636 bps), 1/25/27 (144A) | 856,498 | ||||
1,375,084(a) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-KF83, Class C, 13.467% (SOFR30A + 911 bps), 7/25/30 (144A) | 1,314,306 | ||||
5,000,000(g) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-K131, Class D, 0.000%, 9/25/54 (144A) | 2,739,402 | ||||
81,265,271(f) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-K131, Class X2A, 0.10%, 9/25/54 (144A) | 395,445 | ||||
18,374,996(f) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-K131, Class X2B, 0.10%, 9/25/54 (144A) | 81,703 | ||||
10,000,000(g) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-KG05, Class C, 0.000%, 1/25/31 (144A) | 6,008,808 | ||||
123,241,323(f) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-KG05, Class X2A, 0.10%, 1/25/31 (144A) | 533,019 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(continued) |
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10,000,000(f) | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-KG05, Class X2B, 0.10%, 1/25/31 (144A) | $ 41,591 | ||||
6,110,000(a) | FS Rialto Issuer LLC, Series 2025-FL10, Class A, 5.685% (1 Month Term SOFR + 139 bps), 8/19/42 (144A) | 6,089,010 | ||||
5,541,771(a) | GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2020-DUNE, Class E, 7.09% (1 Month Term SOFR + 276 bps), 12/15/36 (144A) | 5,322,771 | ||||
2,200,000(a) | GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2021-IP, Class E, 7.984% (1 Month Term SOFR + 366 bps), 10/15/36 (144A) | 2,148,137 | ||||
750,000(a) | J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-MFP, Class E, 6.527% (1 Month Term SOFR + 221 bps), 7/15/36 (144A) | 719,480 | ||||
550,000(d) | J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2024-OMNI, Class D, 5.797%, 10/5/39 (144A) | 544,781 | ||||
11,650,000(d) | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2020-LOOP, Class F, 3.861%, 12/5/38 (144A) | 1,154,974 | ||||
5,600,000 | Key Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-S2, Class A3, 3.469%, 6/15/52 (144A) | 5,316,084 | ||||
1,250,000(d) | Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2015-C24, Class C, 4.318%, 5/15/48 | 1,205,601 | ||||
3,530,000(d) | Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2015-C27, Class D, 3.237%, 12/15/47 (144A) | 3,237,640 | ||||
2,000,000 | Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2017-C33, Class D, 3.356%, 5/15/50 (144A) | 1,735,581 | ||||
3,350,000 | Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2014-150E, Class AS, 4.012%, 9/9/32 (144A) | 2,821,460 | ||||
1,550,000 | Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2016-UBS9, Class D, 3.00%, 3/15/49 (144A) | 1,231,746 | ||||
10,325,224(a) | Multifamily Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2019-01, Class M10, 7.704% (SOFR30A + 336 bps), 10/25/49 (144A) | 10,488,557 | ||||
1,030,000(d) | Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-FAME, Class D, 4.398%, 8/15/36 (144A) | 664,741 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(continued) |
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3,190,000 | Palisades Center Trust, Series 2016-PLSD, Class A, 2.713%, 4/13/33 (144A) | $ 2,328,700 | ||||
5,600,000(a) | Ready Capital Mortgage Financing LLC, Series 2021-FL7, Class D, 7.385% (1 Month Term SOFR + 306 bps), 11/25/36 (144A) | 5,597,912 | ||||
2,659,000(d) | Ready Capital Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-5, Class C, 5.054%, 2/25/52 (144A) | 2,630,443 | ||||
5,400,000(d) | Ready Capital Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-5, Class E, 5.234%, 2/25/52 (144A) | 4,773,160 | ||||
2,443,000(d) | ReadyCap Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-6, Class C, 4.127%, 10/25/52 (144A) | 2,187,095 | ||||
8,350,000 | SLG Office Trust, Series 2021-OVA, Class E, 2.851%, 7/15/41 (144A) | 6,903,693 | ||||
8,000,000 | SLG Office Trust, Series 2021-OVA, Class F, 2.851%, 7/15/41 (144A) | 6,398,812 | ||||
1,500,000(d) | Soho Trust, Series 2021-SOHO, Class A, 2.697%, 8/10/38 (144A) | 1,172,001 | ||||
7,000,000(d) | THPT Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-THL, Class B, 7.669%, 12/10/34 (144A) | 7,139,860 | ||||
3,500,000(d) | THPT Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-THL, Class C, 8.534%, 12/10/34 (144A) | 3,576,868 | ||||
67,584,000(d)(f) | UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C9, Class XB, 0.365%, 3/15/51 | 697,406 | ||||
5,957,323(d) | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2024-6, Class A, 5.81%, 12/25/54 (144A) | 5,956,811 | ||||
3,545,460(d) | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2025-1, Class A, 6.03%, 2/25/55 (144A) | 3,556,699 | ||||
899,315(a) | XCALI Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-5, Class A, 7.693% (1 Month Term SOFR + 337 bps), 10/15/23 (144A) | 902,333 | ||||
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $223,114,046) |
$196,124,860 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Convertible Corporate Bonds — 0.3% of Net Assets |
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Banks — 0.0%† | ||||||
IDR15,039,758,000 | PT Bakrie & Brothers Tbk, 12/31/25 | $ 54,492 | ||||
Total Banks | $54,492 | |||||
Entertainment — 0.3% | ||||||
12,093,000(g) | DraftKings Holdings, Inc., 3/15/28 | $ 10,526,956 | ||||
290,000 | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 2.875%, 1/15/30 (144A) | 300,150 | ||||
Total Entertainment | $10,827,106 | |||||
Total Convertible Corporate Bonds (Cost $13,160,730) |
$10,881,598 | |||||
Corporate Bonds — 45.5% of Net Assets |
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Aerospace & Defense — 0.8% | ||||||
19,430,000 | Boeing Co., 6.858%, 5/1/54 | $ 21,104,783 | ||||
3,475,000 | Boeing Co., 7.008%, 5/1/64 | 3,765,479 | ||||
2,480,000 | Goat Holdco LLC, 6.75%, 2/1/32 (144A) | 2,427,275 | ||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | $27,297,537 | |||||
Agriculture — 0.2% | ||||||
7,305,000 | Amaggi Luxembourg International S.a.r.l., 5.25%, 1/28/28 (144A) | $ 7,051,999 | ||||
Total Agriculture | $7,051,999 | |||||
Airlines — 1.2% | ||||||
5,178,200(h) | ABRA Global Finance, 14.00% (8.00% PIK or 6.00% Cash), 10/22/29 (144A) | $ 4,934,825 | ||||
1,263,250 | American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, 3.95%, 7/11/30 | 1,189,839 | ||||
11,240,000 | Avianca Midco 2 Plc, 9.625%, 2/14/30 (144A) | 10,326,750 | ||||
3,539,340(a) | Gol Finance S.A., 14.824% (1 Month Term SOFR + 1,050 bps), 4/29/25 (144A) | 3,645,520 | ||||
1,810,000 | Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B de CV, 8.25%, 11/15/29 (144A) | 1,745,021 | ||||
3,915,000 | Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B de CV, 8.625%, 11/15/31 (144A) | 3,767,718 | ||||
4,035,000 | Latam Airlines Group S.A., 7.875%, 4/15/30 (144A) | 4,000,198 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Airlines — (continued) | ||||||
1,070,000 | OneSky Flight LLC, 8.875%, 12/15/29 (144A) | $ 1,081,433 | ||||
EUR9,300,000 | Transportes Aereos Portugueses S.A., 5.125%, 11/15/29 (144A) | 10,248,511 | ||||
Total Airlines | $40,939,815 | |||||
Auto Manufacturers — 4.4% | ||||||
4,430,000 | Ford Motor Co., 6.10%, 8/19/32 | $ 4,343,636 | ||||
7,600,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.625%, 6/17/31 | 6,536,870 | ||||
13,710,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 11/7/29 | 13,560,497 | ||||
10,520,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.054%, 11/5/31 | 10,306,592 | ||||
2,052,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.125%, 3/8/34 | 1,968,530 | ||||
18,130,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.50%, 2/7/35 | 17,792,097 | ||||
3,490,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.532%, 3/19/32 | 3,488,131 | ||||
3,700,000 | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 7.35%, 3/6/30 | 3,871,643 | ||||
21,480,000 | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.90%, 1/7/35 | 21,271,468 | ||||
13,385,000 | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 6.10%, 1/7/34 | 13,439,329 | ||||
18,000,000 | General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 6.40%, 1/9/33 | 18,565,044 | ||||
15,055,000(i) | Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC, 5.45%, 4/1/35 (144A) | 15,001,844 | ||||
12,599,000 | Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC, 2.75%, 3/9/28 (144A) | 11,570,750 | ||||
7,410,000 | Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC, 5.80%, 3/27/35 (144A) | 7,288,505 | ||||
Total Auto Manufacturers | $149,004,936 | |||||
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.1% | ||||||
2,335,000 | ZF North America Capital, Inc., 7.125%, 4/14/30 (144A) | $ 2,247,815 | ||||
Total Auto Parts & Equipment | $2,247,815 | |||||
Banks — 9.5% | ||||||
20,800,000(d) | ABN AMRO Bank NV, 3.324% (5 Year CMT Index + 190 bps), 3/13/37 (144A) | $ 18,084,223 | ||||
5,180,000 | Access Bank Plc, 6.125%, 9/21/26 (144A) | 5,064,382 | ||||
9,295,000(d) | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd., 5.731% (5 Year CMT Index + 162 bps), 9/18/34 (144A) | 9,476,290 | ||||
8,900,000 | Banco Bradesco S.A., 6.50%, 1/22/30 (144A) | 9,175,010 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Banks — (continued) | ||||||
3,460,000(d)(j) | Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A., 8.375% (10 Year US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity + 776 bps) (144A) | $ 3,501,347 | ||||
8,400,000(d) | Banco Santander S.A., 3.225% (1 Year CMT Index + 160 bps), 11/22/32 | 7,257,020 | ||||
5,000,000 | Banco Santander S.A., 6.921%, 8/8/33 | 5,304,423 | ||||
10,850,000(d) | Bank of America Corp., 5.744% (SOFR + 170 bps), 2/12/36 | 10,829,271 | ||||
2,040,000(d)(j) | Barclays Plc, 7.625% (5 Year USD Swap Rate + 369 bps) | 1,995,009 | ||||
2,101,000(d)(j) | BNP Paribas S.A., 7.375% (5 Year CMT Index + 354 bps) (144A) | 2,100,715 | ||||
6,150,000(d) | BPCE S.A., 3.116% (SOFR + 173 bps), 10/19/32 (144A) | 5,241,677 | ||||
8,070,000(d) | BPCE S.A., 5.936% (SOFR + 185 bps), 5/30/35 (144A) | 8,128,506 | ||||
EUR4,400,000(d)(j) | CaixaBank S.A., 3.625% (5 Year EUR Swap + 386 bps) | 4,371,155 | ||||
2,910,000(d) | CaixaBank S.A., 6.037% (SOFR + 226 bps), 6/15/35 (144A) | 3,006,352 | ||||
6,860,000(d) | Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 5.718% (SOFR + 191 bps), 7/23/32 | 6,983,355 | ||||
3,285,000(d) | Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 5.929% (1 Year CMT Index + 132 bps), 3/14/46 (144A) | 3,251,589 | ||||
3,894,000 | Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 4.494%, 10/17/29 | 3,887,729 | ||||
KZT1,210,000,000 | Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, 10.95%, 5/6/26 | 2,284,925 | ||||
1,520,000 | Freedom Mortgage Corp., 6.625%, 1/15/27 (144A) | 1,512,089 | ||||
890,000 | Freedom Mortgage Corp., 12.25%, 10/1/30 (144A) | 980,630 | ||||
20,785,000(d) | HSBC Holdings Plc, 5.286% (SOFR + 129 bps), 11/19/30 | 21,000,318 | ||||
9,350,000(d)(j) | HSBC Holdings Plc, 6.95% (5 Year CMT Index + 264 bps) | 9,309,872 | ||||
19,300,000(d)(j) | ING Groep NV, 4.25% (5 Year CMT Index + 286 bps) | 16,128,327 | ||||
5,760,000(d) | Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., 7.778% (1 Year CMT Index + 390 bps), 6/20/54 (144A) | 6,398,736 | ||||
8,015,000 | Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., 7.80%, 11/28/53 (144A) | 9,278,092 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Banks — (continued) | ||||||
11,355,000(d) | Morgan Stanley, 5.297% (SOFR + 262 bps), 4/20/37 | $ 11,138,169 | ||||
7,605,000(d) | Morgan Stanley, 5.942% (5 Year CMT Index + 180 bps), 2/7/39 | 7,676,148 | ||||
1,930,000(d) | Morgan Stanley, 5.948% (5 Year CMT Index + 243 bps), 1/19/38 | 1,951,000 | ||||
6,765,000(d) | NatWest Group Plc, 6.475% (5 Year CMT Index + 220 bps), 6/1/34 | 7,048,513 | ||||
16,049,000(d)(j) | Nordea Bank Abp, 3.75% (5 Year CMT Index + 260 bps) (144A) | 14,239,042 | ||||
27,670,000(d) | Societe Generale S.A., 6.10% (1 Year CMT Index + 160 bps), 4/13/33 (144A) | 28,340,008 | ||||
5,010,000(d)(j)(k)+ | Sovcombank Via SovCom Capital DAC, 7.60% (5 Year CMT Index + 636 bps) (144A) | — | ||||
12,080,000(d) | Standard Chartered Plc, 5.005% (1 Year CMT Index + 115 bps), 10/15/30 (144A) | 12,059,846 | ||||
4,840,000(d) | Standard Chartered Plc, 6.228% (1 Year CMT Index + 143 bps), 1/21/36 (144A) | 5,031,716 | ||||
2,810,000(d) | Toronto-Dominion Bank, 7.25% (5 Year CMT Index + 298 bps), 7/31/84 | 2,824,205 | ||||
6,325,000(d) | UBS Group AG, 4.194% (SOFR + 373 bps), 4/1/31 (144A) | 6,097,614 | ||||
4,410,000(d)(j) | UBS Group AG, 7.00% (5 Year USD Swap Rate + 308 bps) (144A) | 4,343,105 | ||||
4,310,000(d)(j) | UBS Group AG, 7.125% (5 Year USD Swap Rate + 318 bps) (144A) | 4,239,388 | ||||
5,090,000(d)(j) | UBS Group AG, 9.25% (5 Year CMT Index + 476 bps) (144A) | 5,808,718 | ||||
23,889,000(d) | UniCredit S.p.A., 5.459% (5 Year CMT Index + 475 bps), 6/30/35 (144A) | 23,472,755 | ||||
9,395,000(d) | UniCredit S.p.A., 7.296% (5 Year USD Swap Rate + 491 bps), 4/2/34 (144A) | 9,914,337 | ||||
3,595,000(d)(j) | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS, 9.743% (5 Year CMT Index + 550 bps) (144A) | 3,646,678 | ||||
Total Banks | $322,382,284 | |||||
Biotechnology — 0.1% | ||||||
EUR2,405,000 | Cidron Aida Finco S.a.r.l., 5.00%, 4/1/28 (144A) | $ 2,617,128 | ||||
Total Biotechnology | $2,617,128 | |||||
Building Materials — 0.3% | ||||||
6,520,000 | Limak Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret AS, 9.75%, 7/25/29 (144A) | $ 6,460,505 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Building Materials — (continued) | ||||||
2,340,000 | Miter Brands Acquisition Holdco, Inc./MIWD Borrower LLC, 6.75%, 4/1/32 (144A) | $ 2,319,239 | ||||
1,670,000 | Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 3/1/32 (144A) | 1,680,604 | ||||
1,205,000 | Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/33 (144A) | 1,199,517 | ||||
Total Building Materials | $11,659,865 | |||||
Chemicals — 0.9% | ||||||
3,685,000 | Braskem Netherlands Finance BV, 8.00%, 10/15/34 (144A) | $ 3,528,203 | ||||
EUR3,235,000 | Celanese US Holdings LLC, 5.00%, 4/15/31 | 3,466,838 | ||||
12,205,000 | Celanese US Holdings LLC, 6.95%, 11/15/33 | 12,755,093 | ||||
10,207,000 | Methanex US Operations, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/32 (144A) | 9,941,990 | ||||
Total Chemicals | $29,692,124 | |||||
Commercial Services — 0.8% | ||||||
2,695,000 | Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/31 (144A) | $ 2,729,361 | ||||
EUR1,930,000 | Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 S.a.r.l., 3.625%, 6/1/28 (144A) | 1,971,628 | ||||
1,920,000 | Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.95%, 10/15/33 (144A) | 1,947,839 | ||||
6,252,000 | Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/31 (144A) | 6,103,012 | ||||
3,300,000 | Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/30 (144A) | 3,218,646 | ||||
EUR2,055,000 | Belron UK Finance Plc, 4.625%, 10/15/29 (144A) | 2,238,737 | ||||
4,549,000 | Champions Financing, Inc., 8.75%, 2/15/29 (144A) | 4,071,400 | ||||
3,830,000 | Garda World Security Corp., 6.00%, 6/1/29 (144A) | 3,590,999 | ||||
2,205,000 | Williams Scotsman, Inc., 6.625%, 6/15/29 (144A) | 2,230,831 | ||||
Total Commercial Services | $28,102,453 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Computers — 0.1% | ||||||
EUR1,425,000 | Almaviva-The Italian Innovation Co. S.p.A., 5.00%, 10/30/30 (144A) | $ 1,556,335 | ||||
1,685,000 | Amentum Holdings, Inc., 7.25%, 8/1/32 (144A) | 1,657,464 | ||||
Total Computers | $3,213,799 | |||||
Distribution/Wholesale — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,205,000 | Velocity Vehicle Group LLC, 8.00%, 6/1/29 (144A) | $ 1,236,023 | ||||
Total Distribution/Wholesale | $1,236,023 | |||||
Diversified Financial Services — 3.2% | ||||||
9,300,000 | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.30%, 1/30/32 | $ 8,239,370 | ||||
7,750,000(d) | Ally Financial, Inc., 6.184% (SOFR + 229 bps), 7/26/35 | 7,700,425 | ||||
6,950,000(d) | Capital One Financial Corp., 2.359% (SOFR + 134 bps), 7/29/32 | 5,700,913 | ||||
7,490,000(d) | Capital One Financial Corp., 5.884% (SOFR + 199 bps), 7/26/35 | 7,562,105 | ||||
2,410,000(d) | Capital One Financial Corp., 6.183% (SOFR + 204 bps), 1/30/36 | 2,404,445 | ||||
9,860,000(d) | Capital One Financial Corp., 6.377% (SOFR + 286 bps), 6/8/34 | 10,305,491 | ||||
6,660,000 | Credito Real S.A.B de CV SOFOM ENR, 8.00%, 1/21/28 | 843,156 | ||||
745,000 | Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC, 8.375%, 4/1/32 (144A) | 727,939 | ||||
4,780,000 | Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC, 9.125%, 5/15/31 (144A) | 4,810,176 | ||||
4,660,000 | Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC, 9.25%, 2/1/29 (144A) | 4,732,412 | ||||
17,225,000 | Global Aircraft Leasing Co., Ltd., 8.75%, 9/1/27 (144A) | 17,507,989 | ||||
5,560,000 | Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 8/1/29 (144A) | 5,636,717 | ||||
5,775,000 | OneMain Finance Corp., 4.00%, 9/15/30 | 5,087,508 | ||||
2,285,000 | OneMain Finance Corp., 7.875%, 3/15/30 | 2,368,341 | ||||
1,130,000 | PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 7.875%, 12/15/29 (144A) | 1,175,540 | ||||
1,315,000 | Planet Financial Group LLC, 10.50%, 12/15/29 (144A) | 1,319,685 | ||||
8,110,000 | Provident Funding Associates LP/PFG Finance Corp., 9.75%, 9/15/29 (144A) | 8,300,082 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Diversified Financial Services — (continued) |
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EUR3,215,000 | Sherwood Financing Plc, 4.50%, 11/15/26 | $ 3,454,218 | ||||
GBP5,170,000 | Sherwood Financing Plc, 6.00%, 11/15/26 (144A) | 6,628,260 | ||||
3,316,000 | United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/29 (144A) | 3,197,017 | ||||
Total Diversified Financial Services | $107,701,789 | |||||
Electric — 1.2% | ||||||
7,670,000(d) | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., 4.75% (5 Year CMT Index + 325 bps), 1/18/82 | $ 7,305,660 | ||||
902,000 | Alpha Generation LLC, 6.75%, 10/15/32 (144A) | 902,586 | ||||
4,640,000 | GDZ Elektrik Dagitim AS, 9.00%, 10/15/29 (144A) | 4,484,229 | ||||
3,344,405 | Light Energia S.A., 4.375%, 6/18/26 | 3,136,718 | ||||
6,459,733(h) | Light Servicos de Eletricidade S.A., 2.26%, 12/19/37 | 1,511,304 | ||||
10,760,000(d) | Sempra, 6.55% (5 Year CMT Index + 214 bps), 4/1/55 | 10,236,276 | ||||
1,900,000 | Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 5.70%, 12/30/34 (144A) | 1,890,086 | ||||
7,661,000 | Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 6.00%, 4/15/34 (144A) | 7,741,847 | ||||
2,189,000 | Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 6.95%, 10/15/33 (144A) | 2,351,323 | ||||
Total Electric | $39,560,029 | |||||
Energy-Alternate Sources — 0.0%† | ||||||
559,795 | Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.00%, 6/30/35 (144A) | $ 538,608 | ||||
Total Energy-Alternate Sources | $538,608 | |||||
Engineering & Construction — 0.2% | ||||||
5,565,000 | ASG Finance Designated Activity Co., 9.75%, 5/15/29 (144A) | $ 5,627,606 | ||||
1,615,000 | IHS Holding, Ltd., 5.625%, 11/29/26 (144A) | 1,582,911 | ||||
1,425,000 | IHS Holding, Ltd., 6.25%, 11/29/28 (144A) | 1,374,113 | ||||
Total Engineering & Construction | $8,584,630 | |||||
Entertainment — 0.9% | ||||||
EUR2,115,000 | Allwyn Entertainment Financing UK Plc, 7.25%, 4/30/30 (144A) | $ 2,403,950 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Entertainment — (continued) | ||||||
5,660,000(i) | Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority/MS Digital Entertainment Holdings LLC, 8.25%, 4/15/30 (144A) | $ 5,562,404 | ||||
1,435,000(i) | Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority/MS Digital Entertainment Holdings LLC, 11.875%, 4/15/31 (144A) | 1,383,322 | ||||
17,100,000 | Resorts World Las Vegas LLC/RWLV Capital, Inc., 4.625%, 4/16/29 (144A) | 15,191,315 | ||||
5,300,000 | Resorts World Las Vegas LLC/RWLV Capital, Inc., 4.625%, 4/6/31 (144A) | 4,483,909 | ||||
Total Entertainment | $29,024,900 | |||||
Environmental Control — 0.2% | ||||||
5,455,000 | Ambipar Lux S.a.r.l., 10.875%, 2/5/33 (144A) | $ 5,588,647 | ||||
Total Environmental Control | $5,588,647 | |||||
Food — 0.6% | ||||||
5,010,000 | Aragvi Finance International DAC, 11.125%, 11/20/29 (144A) | $ 5,086,547 | ||||
1,685,000(h) | Chobani Holdco II LLC, 8.75% (9.50% PIK or 8.75% Cash), 10/1/29 (144A) | 1,831,530 | ||||
2,350,000 | Fiesta Purchaser, Inc., 9.625%, 9/15/32 (144A) | 2,414,940 | ||||
14,425,000 | Minerva Luxembourg S.A., 4.375%, 3/18/31 (144A) | 12,606,739 | ||||
Total Food | $21,939,756 | |||||
Forest Products & Paper — 0.1% | ||||||
EUR23,000 | Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy, 3.625%, 2/4/28 (144A) | $ 24,248 | ||||
EUR4,000,000 | Fedrigoni S.p.A., 6.125%, 6/15/31 (144A) | 4,219,605 | ||||
Total Forest Products & Paper | $4,243,853 | |||||
Gas — 0.4% | ||||||
13,550,000 | KeySpan Gas East Corp., 5.994%, 3/6/33 (144A) | $ 13,883,648 | ||||
Total Gas | $13,883,648 | |||||
Healthcare-Products — 0.1% | ||||||
4,475,000 | Sotera Health Holdings LLC, 7.375%, 6/1/31 (144A) | $ 4,549,424 | ||||
Total Healthcare-Products | $4,549,424 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Healthcare-Services — 1.0% | ||||||
7,170,800 | Auna S.A., 10.00%, 12/15/29 (144A) | $ 7,767,661 | ||||
EUR6,850,000 | CAB SELAS, 3.375%, 2/1/28 (144A) | 6,952,677 | ||||
10,575,000 | Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., 9.375%, 9/1/29 (144A) | 9,977,019 | ||||
EUR2,440,000 | RAY Financing LLC, 6.50%, 7/15/31 (144A) | 2,701,033 | ||||
7,900,000 | US Acute Care Solutions LLC, 9.75%, 5/15/29 (144A) | 7,877,230 | ||||
Total Healthcare-Services | $35,275,620 | |||||
Insurance — 2.3% | ||||||
3,800,000(d) | Allianz SE, 5.60% (5 Year CMT Index + 277 bps), 9/3/54 (144A) | $ 3,734,518 | ||||
10,720,000 | CNO Financial Group, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/34 | 11,179,185 | ||||
9,880,000(d) | Farmers Exchange Capital III, 5.454% (3 Month USD LIBOR + 345 bps), 10/15/54 (144A) | 8,892,000 | ||||
13,080,000(d) | Farmers Insurance Exchange, 4.747% (3 Month USD LIBOR + 323 bps), 11/1/57 (144A) | 10,607,128 | ||||
6,810,000(d) | Farmers Insurance Exchange, 7.00% (10 Year US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity + 386 bps), 10/15/64 (144A) | 6,951,717 | ||||
16,165,000 | Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 7.697%, 10/15/97 (144A) | 18,348,653 | ||||
17,015,000(d) | Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co., 6.10% (5 Year CMT Index + 291 bps), 6/11/55 (144A) | 16,955,172 | ||||
Total Insurance | $76,668,373 | |||||
Internet — 0.3% | ||||||
5,540,000 | Acuris Finance US, Inc./Acuris Finance S.a.r.l., 9.00%, 8/1/29 (144A) | $ 5,363,043 | ||||
EUR3,257,000 | United Group BV, 5.25%, 2/1/30 (144A) | 3,442,553 | ||||
Total Internet | $8,805,596 | |||||
Iron & Steel — 0.4% | ||||||
3,185,000 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 7.00%, 3/15/32 (144A) | $ 3,056,224 | ||||
6,340,000 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 7.375%, 5/1/33 (144A) | 6,083,451 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Iron & Steel — (continued) | ||||||
920,000 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/31 (144A) | $ 898,220 | ||||
2,675,000 | Metinvest BV, 7.65%, 10/1/27 (144A) | 2,269,181 | ||||
Total Iron & Steel | $12,307,076 | |||||
Leisure Time — 0.3% | ||||||
EUR6,280,000 | Carnival Corp., 5.75%, 1/15/30 (144A) | $ 7,181,021 | ||||
870,000 | Carnival Corp., 6.00%, 5/1/29 (144A) | 863,907 | ||||
2,000,000 | Cruise Yacht Upper HoldCo, Ltd., 11.875%, 7/5/28 | 2,052,869 | ||||
Total Leisure Time | $10,097,797 | |||||
Lodging — 0.9% | ||||||
1,720,000 | Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.85%, 8/1/34 | $ 1,723,605 | ||||
10,075,000 | Genting New York LLC/GENNY Capital, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/29 (144A) | 10,267,832 | ||||
3,125,000 | Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower LLC/Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower, Inc., 5.00%, 6/1/29 (144A) | 2,928,685 | ||||
3,360,000 | Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower LLC/Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower, Inc., 6.625%, 1/15/32 (144A) | 3,329,316 | ||||
3,980,000 | Hyatt Hotels Corp., 5.75%, 3/30/32 | 4,001,397 | ||||
5,345,000 | Melco Resorts Finance, Ltd., 7.625%, 4/17/32 (144A) | 5,319,448 | ||||
EUR2,445,000 | Motel One GmbH/Muenchen, 7.75%, 4/2/31 (144A) | 2,825,089 | ||||
Total Lodging | $30,395,372 | |||||
Machinery-Diversified — 0.1% | ||||||
EUR4,025,000(a) | Mangrove Luxco III S.a.r.l., 7.785% (3 Month EURIBOR + 500 bps), 7/15/29 (144A) | $ 4,391,272 | ||||
Total Machinery-Diversified | $4,391,272 | |||||
Media — 0.6% | ||||||
3,910,000 | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/33 (144A) | $ 3,334,615 | ||||
6,000,000 | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.75%, 3/1/30 (144A) | 5,564,649 | ||||
6,200,000 | CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/30 (144A) | 3,017,153 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Media — (continued) | ||||||
3,765,000 | Gray Media, Inc., 10.50%, 7/15/29 (144A) | $ 3,922,566 | ||||
4,205,000 | VZ Secured Financing BV, 5.00%, 1/15/32 (144A) | 3,653,825 | ||||
Total Media | $19,492,808 | |||||
Mining — 1.3% | ||||||
4,776,000 | AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc, 3.75%, 10/1/30 | $ 4,407,790 | ||||
11,678,000 | Coeur Mining, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/29 (144A) | 11,078,547 | ||||
1,840,000 | First Quantum Minerals, Ltd., 8.00%, 3/1/33 (144A) | 1,864,391 | ||||
10,725,000 | First Quantum Minerals, Ltd., 8.625%, 6/1/31 (144A) | 10,979,344 | ||||
2,200,000 | First Quantum Minerals, Ltd., 9.375%, 3/1/29 (144A) | 2,313,621 | ||||
11,990,000 | IAMGOLD Corp., 5.75%, 10/15/28 (144A) | 11,708,140 | ||||
2,485,000 | Novelis, Inc., 6.875%, 1/30/30 (144A) | 2,520,161 | ||||
Total Mining | $44,871,994 | |||||
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.2% | ||||||
5,220,000 | Amsted Industries, Inc., 6.375%, 3/15/33 (144A) | $ 5,192,307 | ||||
1,215,000 | Axon Enterprise, Inc., 6.125%, 3/15/30 (144A) | 1,226,208 | ||||
1,080,000 | Axon Enterprise, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/33 (144A) | 1,091,110 | ||||
Total Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $7,509,625 | |||||
Multi-National — 0.7% | ||||||
8,430,000 | Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement, 4.70%, 10/22/31 (144A) | $ 7,671,300 | ||||
TRY944,110,000(g) | European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 7/11/36 | 1,412,402 | ||||
INR512,000,000 | European Bank For Reconstruction & Development, 6.25%, 4/11/28 | 5,926,946 | ||||
INR435,400,000(a) | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 6.50%, 4/17/30 | 5,039,530 | ||||
KZT1,339,000,000(a) | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 10.00%, 9/16/26 | 2,444,374 | ||||
Total Multi-National | $22,494,552 | |||||
Oil & Gas — 4.9% | ||||||
3,585,000 | 3R Lux S.a.r.l., 9.75%, 2/5/31 (144A) | $ 3,739,693 | ||||
14,475,000 | Aker BP ASA, 6.00%, 6/13/33 (144A) | 14,760,981 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Oil & Gas — (continued) | ||||||
5,649,000 | APA Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/55 (144A) | $ 5,525,619 | ||||
1,300,000 | Azule Energy Finance Plc, 8.125%, 1/23/30 (144A) | 1,301,625 | ||||
3,170,000 | Baytex Energy Corp., 7.375%, 3/15/32 (144A) | 3,049,041 | ||||
5,785,000 | Baytex Energy Corp., 8.50%, 4/30/30 (144A) | 5,874,512 | ||||
31,310,000(d)(j) | BP Capital Markets Plc, 6.125% (5 Year CMT Index + 192 bps) | 30,812,133 | ||||
5,613,000 | Energean Israel Finance, Ltd., 5.875%, 3/30/31 (144A) | 5,149,927 | ||||
4,000,000 | Energean Plc, 6.50%, 4/30/27 (144A) | 3,925,000 | ||||
7,930,000 | Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 6.875%, 5/15/34 (144A) | 7,458,020 | ||||
23,191,000 | Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 7.25%, 2/15/35 (144A) | 22,147,338 | ||||
5,050,000 | Long Ridge Energy LLC, 8.75%, 2/15/32 (144A) | 4,878,443 | ||||
7,420,407 | MC Brazil Downstream Trading S.a.r.l, 7.25%, 6/30/31 (144A) | 6,116,233 | ||||
3,570,000 | Noble Finance II LLC, 8.00%, 4/15/30 (144A) | 3,567,901 | ||||
4,435,000 | Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.70%, 2/16/32 | 3,896,940 | ||||
8,381,000 | SierraCol Energy Andina LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/28 (144A) | 7,819,262 | ||||
5,375,000 | Transocean, Inc., 8.25%, 5/15/29 (144A) | 5,253,928 | ||||
1,230,000 | Transocean, Inc., 8.50%, 5/15/31 (144A) | 1,195,171 | ||||
5,235,000 | Tullow Oil Plc, 10.25%, 5/15/26 (144A) | 4,793,297 | ||||
5,380,000 | Valero Energy Corp., 5.15%, 2/15/30 | 5,426,973 | ||||
3,566,000 | Vermilion Energy, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/30 (144A) | 3,492,041 | ||||
5,060,000 | Vista Energy Argentina SAU, 7.625%, 12/10/35 (144A) | 4,923,380 | ||||
5,324,000 | Wildfire Intermediate Holdings LLC, 7.50%, 10/15/29 (144A) | 5,175,846 | ||||
4,404,000 | YPF S.A., 6.95%, 7/21/27 (144A) | 4,373,094 | ||||
Total Oil & Gas | $164,656,398 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Oil & Gas Services — 0.2% | ||||||
3,350,000 | Archrock Partners LP/Archrock Partners Finance Corp., 6.625%, 9/1/32 (144A) | $ 3,363,159 | ||||
3,000,000 | USA Compression Partners LP/USA Compression Finance Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/29 (144A) | 3,051,207 | ||||
Total Oil & Gas Services | $6,414,366 | |||||
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | ||||||
3,405,000 | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/27 (144A) | $ 3,452,670 | ||||
2,875,000(i) | Bausch Health Cos., Inc., 10.00%, 4/15/32 (144A) | 2,857,355 | ||||
2,424,000+ | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., 7.50%, 4/1/27 (144A) | — | ||||
EUR2,600,000 | Rossini S.a.r.l., 6.75%, 12/31/29 (144A) | 2,934,729 | ||||
EUR19,054,000 | Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II BV, 4.375%, 5/9/30 | 20,581,828 | ||||
1,328,000 | Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 5.125%, 5/9/29 | 1,297,539 | ||||
7,025,000+ | Tricida, Inc., 5/15/27 | — | ||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | $31,124,121 | |||||
Pipelines — 2.0% | ||||||
4,115,000 | Columbia Pipelines Holding Co. LLC, 5.097%, 10/1/31 (144A) | $ 4,065,688 | ||||
3,425,000 | DT Midstream, Inc., 5.80%, 12/15/34 (144A) | 3,440,988 | ||||
5,520,000(d) | Enbridge, Inc., 7.20% (5 Year CMT Index + 297 bps), 6/27/54 | 5,570,111 | ||||
5,520,000(d) | Enbridge, Inc., 7.375% (5 Year CMT Index + 312 bps), 3/15/55 | 5,667,066 | ||||
6,338,000(d) | Enbridge, Inc., 8.50% (5 Year CMT Index + 443 bps), 1/15/84 | 6,980,686 | ||||
10,589,000 | EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.45%, 6/1/47 | 9,594,007 | ||||
3,862,000 | EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.60%, 4/1/44 | 3,593,258 | ||||
1,545,000 | Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.875%, 3/1/28 (144A) | 1,551,979 | ||||
3,845,000(d) | South Bow Canadian Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd., 7.50% (5 Year CMT Index + 367 bps), 3/1/55 (144A) | 3,890,075 | ||||
9,271,000(d) | South Bow Canadian Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd., 7.625% (5 Year CMT Index + 395 bps), 3/1/55 (144A) | 9,405,012 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Pipelines — (continued) | ||||||
5,730,000 | Summit Midstream Holdings LLC, 8.625%, 10/31/29 (144A) | $ 5,847,820 | ||||
5,145,000 | Venture Global LNG, Inc., 8.375%, 6/1/31 (144A) | 5,218,476 | ||||
1,540,000 | Venture Global LNG, Inc., 9.50%, 2/1/29 (144A) | 1,651,359 | ||||
Total Pipelines | $66,476,525 | |||||
Real Estate — 0.1% | ||||||
4,050,000 | Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/30 | $ 3,622,377 | ||||
Total Real Estate | $3,622,377 | |||||
REITS — 0.6% | ||||||
2,425,000 | Americold Realty Operating Partnership LP, 5.409%, 9/12/34 | $ 2,367,770 | ||||
640,000 | Highwoods Realty LP, 2.60%, 2/1/31 | 542,897 | ||||
610,000 | Highwoods Realty LP, 3.05%, 2/15/30 | 544,774 | ||||
16,561,000 | MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/31 | 11,039,359 | ||||
2,975,000 | Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, 6.50%, 2/15/29 (144A) | 2,672,137 | ||||
3,598,000 | Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, 10.50%, 2/15/28 (144A) | 3,822,126 | ||||
Total REITS | $20,989,063 | |||||
Retail — 0.6% | ||||||
12,900,000 | Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.30%, 10/10/33 | $ 13,670,006 | ||||
EUR4,500,000 | Food Service Project S.A., 5.50%, 1/21/27 (144A) | 4,843,954 | ||||
3,805,000 | LCM Investments Holdings II LLC, 4.875%, 5/1/29 (144A) | 3,570,600 | ||||
Total Retail | $22,084,560 | |||||
Semiconductors — 0.7% | ||||||
3,279,000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC, 5.875%, 1/25/34 (144A) | $ 3,286,794 | ||||
8,134,000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC, 5.90%, 1/25/30 (144A) | 8,425,040 | ||||
10,114,000 | Foundry JV Holdco LLC, 6.15%, 1/25/32 (144A) | 10,514,674 | ||||
Total Semiconductors | $22,226,508 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Software — 0.2% | ||||||
EUR5,435,000(a) | TeamSystem S.p.A., 6.285% (3 Month EURIBOR + 350 bps), 7/31/31 (144A) | $ 5,884,212 | ||||
Total Software | $5,884,212 | |||||
Telecommunications — 1.6% | ||||||
475,000 | Altice France S.A., 5.125%, 1/15/29 (144A) | $ 373,162 | ||||
1,835,000 | Altice France S.A., 5.125%, 7/15/29 (144A) | 1,437,416 | ||||
9,874,000 | Altice France S.A., 5.50%, 1/15/28 (144A) | 7,888,988 | ||||
EUR2,785,000 | Iliad Holding SASU, 5.375%, 4/15/30 (144A) | 3,025,032 | ||||
EUR3,000,000 | Iliad Holding SASU, 6.875%, 4/15/31 (144A) | 3,414,075 | ||||
1,580,000 | Iliad Holding SASU, 8.50%, 4/15/31 (144A) | 1,657,044 | ||||
EUR6,915,000 | Lorca Telecom Bondco S.A., 4.00%, 9/18/27 (144A) | 7,462,796 | ||||
2,225,000 | Millicom International Cellular S.A., 7.375%, 4/2/32 (144A) | 2,250,031 | ||||
18,125,000 | Total Play Telecomunicaciones S.A. de CV, 11.125%, 12/31/32 (144A) | 16,582,336 | ||||
6,545,000 | Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS, 7.65%, 1/24/32 (144A) | 6,613,264 | ||||
EUR2,400,000 | Zegona Finance Plc, 6.75%, 7/15/29 (144A) | 2,737,852 | ||||
2,100,000 | Zegona Finance Plc, 8.625%, 7/15/29 (144A) | 2,224,163 | ||||
Total Telecommunications | $55,666,159 | |||||
Transportation — 0.3% | ||||||
4,910,000 | Hidrovias International Finance S.a.r.l., 4.95%, 2/8/31 (144A) | $ 4,389,803 | ||||
2,785,000 | Simpar Europe S.A., 5.20%, 1/26/31 (144A) | 2,197,518 | ||||
2,590,000 | Star Leasing Co. LLC, 7.625%, 2/15/30 (144A) | 2,489,239 | ||||
Total Transportation | $9,076,560 | |||||
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $1,557,900,459) |
$1,541,591,996 | |||||
Insurance-Linked Securities — 3.7% of Net Assets# |
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Event Linked Bonds — 2.1% | ||||||
Earthquakes – U.S. — 0.1% | ||||||
500,000(a) | Acorn Re, 7.392%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 310 bps), 11/7/25 (144A) | $ 500,250 | ||||
500,000(a) | Acorn Re, 7.392%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 310 bps), 11/5/27 (144A) | 500,200 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Earthquakes – U.S. — (continued) | ||||||
500,000(a) | Ursa Re, 9.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 550 bps), 12/6/25 (144A) | $ 507,950 | ||||
500,000(a) | Veraison Re, 11.206%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 691 bps), 3/9/26 (144A) | 517,650 | ||||
$2,026,050 | ||||||
Flood – U.S. — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,000,000(a) | FloodSmart Re, 18.282%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,400 bps), 3/12/27 (144A) | $ 1,029,600 | ||||
Health – U.S. — 0.2% | ||||||
2,000,000(a) | Vitality Re XIII, 6.282%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 200 bps), 1/6/26 (144A) | $ 2,004,400 | ||||
4,000,000(a) | Vitality Re XIV, 7.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 350 bps), 1/5/27 (144A) | 4,109,600 | ||||
400,000(a) | Vitality Re XIV, 8.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 450 bps), 1/5/27 (144A) | 415,040 | ||||
$6,529,040 | ||||||
Multiperil – Canada — 0.0%† | ||||||
CAD500,000(a) | MMIFS Re, 5.782%, (CAONINDX + 282 bps), 1/10/28 (144A) | $ 345,922 | ||||
Multiperil – U.S. — 0.8% | ||||||
500,000(a) | Aquila Re, 9.782%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 550 bps), 6/7/27 (144A) | $ 508,450 | ||||
250,000(a) | Bonanza Re, 8.042%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 375 bps), 12/19/27 (144A) | 247,700 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | Bonanza Re, 9.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 550 bps), 12/19/27 (144A) | 1,008,000 | ||||
250,000(a) | Four Lakes Re, 9.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 550 bps), 1/7/28 (144A) | 247,825 | ||||
250,000(a) | Four Lakes Re, 10.042%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 575 bps), 1/7/27 (144A) | 252,600 | ||||
250,000(a) | Four Lakes Re, 12.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 825 bps), 1/7/28 (144A) | 247,075 | ||||
750,000(a) | Fuchsia 2024-1 , 9.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 500 bps), 4/6/28 (144A) | 747,675 | ||||
500,000(a) | Herbie Re, 11.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 725 bps), 1/8/29 (144A) | 503,200 | ||||
2,500,000(a) | High Point Re, 10.042%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 575 bps), 1/6/27 (144A) | 2,522,750 | ||||
500,000(a) | Merna Re II, 11.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 725 bps), 7/7/27 (144A) | 522,900 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Multiperil – U.S. — (continued) | ||||||
1,000,000(a) | Merna Re II, 12.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 850 bps), 7/7/27 (144A) | $ 1,021,300 | ||||
850,000(a) | Mystic Re, 16.282%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,200 bps), 1/8/27 (144A) | 889,440 | ||||
2,900,000(a) | Mystic Re IV, 13.452%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 917 bps), 1/8/26 (144A) | 3,006,430 | ||||
750,000(a) | Residential Re, 9.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 525 bps), 12/6/28 (144A) | 757,275 | ||||
750,000(a) | Residential Re, 10.212%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 592 bps), 12/6/27 (144A) | 775,950 | ||||
750,000(a) | Residential Re, 11.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 700 bps), 12/6/28 (144A) | 769,125 | ||||
1,500,000(a) | Residential Re, 11.982%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 769 bps), 12/6/26 (144A) | 1,564,500 | ||||
1,500,000(a) | Residential Re, 12.702%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 842 bps), 12/6/27 (144A) | 1,581,300 | ||||
1,500,000(a) | Sanders Re, 8.282%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 400 bps), 4/7/29 (144A) | 1,471,800 | ||||
2,000,000(a) | Sanders Re, 9.532%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 525 bps), 4/7/29 (144A) | 1,984,800 | ||||
750,000(a) | Sanders Re, 10.042%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 575 bps), 4/7/28 (144A) | 778,800 | ||||
2,250,000(a) | Sanders Re II, 7.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 300 bps), 4/7/25 (144A) | 2,238,750 | ||||
600,000(a) | Sanders RE II, 8.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 400 bps), 4/7/28 (144A) | 599,970 | ||||
600,000(a) | Sanders RE II, 8.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 425 bps), 4/8/30 (144A) | 599,949 | ||||
600,000(a) | Sanders RE II, 8.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 450 bps), 4/7/28 (144A) | 599,952 | ||||
600,000(a) | Sanders RE II, 9.032%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 475 bps), 4/8/30 (144A) | 599,947 | ||||
250,000(a) | Sanders Re III, 9.832%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 555 bps), 4/7/27 (144A) | 257,400 | ||||
750,000(a) | Sanders Re III, 10.562%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 627 bps), 4/7/27 (144A) | 777,975 | ||||
$27,082,838 | ||||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Multiperil – U.S. & Canada — 0.1% | ||||||
750,000(a) | Atlas Re, 16.86%, (SOFR + 1,250 bps), 6/8/27 (144A) | $ 837,225 | ||||
250,000(a) | Easton Re, 11.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 750 bps), 1/8/27 (144A) | 256,200 | ||||
500,000(a) | Galileo Re, 11.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 700 bps), 1/8/26 (144A) | 503,250 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | Galileo Re, 11.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 700 bps), 1/7/28 (144A) | 1,041,000 | ||||
250,000(a) | Matterhorn Re, 10.109%, (SOFR + 575 bps), 12/8/25 (144A) | 245,325 | ||||
800,000(a) | Mona Lisa Re, 16.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,250 bps), 1/8/26 (144A) | 827,920 | ||||
500,000(a) | Northshore Re II, 12.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 800 bps), 7/8/25 (144A) | 498,500 | ||||
$4,209,420 | ||||||
Multiperil – U.S. Regional — 0.2% | ||||||
750,000(a) | Aquila Re, 12.552%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 827 bps), 6/8/26 (144A) | $ 776,850 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | Kilimanjaro III Re, 10.132%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 585 bps), 6/25/25 (144A) | 1,000,500 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | Locke Tavern Re, 9.074%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 478 bps), 4/9/26 (144A) | 1,012,800 | ||||
2,500,000(a) | Long Point Re IV, 8.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 425 bps), 6/1/26 (144A) | 2,524,000 | ||||
$5,314,150 | ||||||
Multiperil – Worldwide — 0.1% | ||||||
1,250,000(a) | Atlas Capital, 12.074%, (SOFR + 772 bps), 6/5/26 (144A) | $ 1,306,125 | ||||
500,000(a) | Cat Re 2001, 17.332%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,304 bps), 1/8/27 (144A) | 521,650 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | Kendall Re, 10.532%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 625 bps), 4/30/27 (144A) | 1,044,100 | ||||
250,000(a) | Silk Road Re, 10.269%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 600 bps), 1/10/28 (144A) | 248,750 | ||||
$3,120,625 | ||||||
Windstorm – Florida — 0.1% | ||||||
500,000(a) | Integrity Re, 11.122%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 683 bps), 6/6/25 (144A) | $ 50,000 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Windstorm – Florida — (continued) | ||||||
750,000(a) | Integrity RE III, 12.292%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 800 bps), 6/6/28 (144A) | $ 747,750 | ||||
750,000(a) | Integrity RE III, 14.042%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 975 bps), 6/6/28 (144A) | 747,525 | ||||
250,000(a) | Marlon Re, 11.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 700 bps), 6/7/27 (144A) | 257,175 | ||||
500,000(a) | Merna Re II, 13.042%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 875 bps), 7/7/27 (144A) | 517,200 | ||||
500,000(a) | Purple Re, 13.292%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 900 bps), 6/7/27 (144A) | 527,700 | ||||
$2,847,350 | ||||||
Windstorm – Japan — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,250,000(a) | Black Kite Re, 11.089%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 682 bps), 6/9/25 (144A) | $ 1,258,500 | ||||
Windstorm – Massachusetts — 0.0%† | ||||||
750,000(a) | Mayflower Re, 4.50%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 450 bps), 7/8/27 (144A) | $ 767,250 | ||||
Windstorm – Mexico — 0.0%† | ||||||
250,000(a) | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 16.558%, (SOFR + 1,222 bps), 4/24/28 (144A) | $ 265,125 | ||||
250,000(a) | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 18.059%, (SOFR + 1,372 bps), 4/24/28 (144A) | 256,000 | ||||
$521,125 | ||||||
Windstorm – North Carolina — 0.1% | ||||||
500,000(a) | Blue Ridge Re, 9.542%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 525 bps), 1/8/27 (144A) | $ 510,500 | ||||
1,250,000(a) | Blue Ridge Re, 12.292%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 800 bps), 1/8/27 (144A) | 1,286,500 | ||||
1,750,000(a) | Cape Lookout Re, 11.192%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 690 bps), 3/13/32 (144A) | 1,747,375 | ||||
$3,544,375 | ||||||
Windstorm – Texas — 0.1% | ||||||
500,000(a) | Alamo Re, 10.282%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 600 bps), 6/7/27 (144A) | $ 518,100 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Windstorm – Texas — (continued) | ||||||
1,500,000(a) | Alamo Re, 11.814%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 752 bps), 6/7/25 (144A) | $ 1,515,000 | ||||
250,000(a) | Alamo Re, 12.032%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 775 bps), 6/7/27 (144A) | 262,000 | ||||
$2,295,100 | ||||||
Windstorm – U.S. — 0.2% | ||||||
1,000,000(a) | Alamo Re, 12.684%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 839 bps), 6/7/26 (144A) | $ 1,035,000 | ||||
250,000(a) | Bonanza Re, 12.742%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 845 bps), 1/8/26 (144A) | 255,300 | ||||
1,000,000(a) | Cape Lookout Re, 12.712%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 842 bps), 4/28/26 (144A) | 1,029,000 | ||||
500,000(a) | Gateway Re, 13.562%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 928 bps), 5/12/25 (144A) | 500,650 | ||||
500,000(a) | Gateway Re, 18.252%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,396 bps), 2/24/26 (144A) | 525,200 | ||||
250,000(a) | Gateway Re II, 13.192%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 890 bps), 4/27/26 (144A) | 259,000 | ||||
2,500,000(a) | Queen Street Re, 11.792%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 750 bps), 12/8/25 (144A) | 2,540,000 | ||||
$6,144,150 | ||||||
Windstorm – U.S. Multistate — 0.0%† | ||||||
250,000(a) | Gateway Re, 9.792%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 550 bps), 7/8/27 (144A) | $ 249,625 | ||||
Windstorm – U.S. Regional — 0.0%† | ||||||
750,000(a) | Commonwealth Re, 8.045%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 376 bps), 7/8/25 (144A) | $ 754,125 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | ||||||
Winterstorm – Florida — 0.1% | |||||||
1,250,000(a) | Integrity Re, 17.152%, (1 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,286 bps), 6/6/25 (144A) | $ 1,272,500 | |||||
1,000,000(a) | Lightning Re, 15.292%, (3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill + 1,100 bps), 3/31/26 (144A) | 1,044,700 | |||||
$2,317,200 | |||||||
Total Event Linked Bonds | $70,356,445 | ||||||
Face Amount USD ($) |
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Collateralized Reinsurance — 0.6% | ||||||
Earthquakes – California — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,030,000(c)(l)+ | Adare Re 2025, 9/30/30 | $ 1,043,078 | ||||
Multiperil – Massachusetts — 0.0%† | ||||||
400,000(c)(l)+ | Portsalon Re 2022, 5/31/28 | $ 366,768 | ||||
Multiperil – U.S. — 0.3% | ||||||
1,506,560(l)+ | Ballybunion Re 2022, 12/31/27 | $ — | ||||
1,000,000(c)(l)+ | Cheltenham-PI0051 Re 2024, 5/31/30 | 1,015,348 | ||||
9,326,910(c)(l)+ | PI0047 2024-1, 12/31/29 | 9,889,827 | ||||
$10,905,175 | ||||||
Multiperil – Worldwide — 0.3% | ||||||
5,000,000(c)(l)+ | Gamboge Re, 3/31/30 | $ 5,234,216 | ||||
750,000(c)(l)+ | Merion Re 2025-1, 12/31/30 | 672,720 | ||||
250,000(c)(l)+ | Old Head Re 2025, 12/31/30 | 205,225 | ||||
1,000,000(c)(l)+ | Phoenix 3 Re, 1/4/39 | 1,089,100 | ||||
750,000(c)(l)+ | Pine Valley Re 2025, 12/31/29 | 664,657 | ||||
300,000(l)+ | Walton Health Re 2019, 6/30/25 | 413 | ||||
2,000,000(c)(l)+ | Walton Health Re 2022, 12/15/27 | 291,507 | ||||
$8,157,838 | ||||||
Windstorm – North Carolina — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,750,000(l)+ | Mangrove Risk Solutions, 4/30/30 | $ 28,875 | ||||
500,000(l)+ | Mangrove Risk Solutions, 4/30/30 | 5,350 | ||||
250,000(l)+ | Mangrove Risk Solutions, 4/30/30 | 1,625 | ||||
$35,850 | ||||||
Face Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Windstorm – U.S. Regional — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,500,000(c)(l)+ | Oakmont Re 2024, 4/1/30 | $ 38,488 | ||||
Total Collateralized Reinsurance | $20,547,197 | |||||
Reinsurance Sidecars — 1.0% | ||||||
Multiperil – U.S. — 0.0%† | ||||||
3,000,000(c)(m)+ | Harambee Re 2018, 12/31/25 | $ 2,700 | ||||
5,000,000(m)+ | Harambee Re 2019, 12/31/25 | — | ||||
3,000,000(c)(m)+ | Harambee Re 2020, 12/31/25 | — | ||||
$2,700 | ||||||
Multiperil – Worldwide — 1.0% | ||||||
250,000(m)+ | Alturas Re 2020-3, 9/30/25 | $ — | ||||
236,951(m)+ | Alturas Re 2021-3, 7/31/25 | 10,876 | ||||
2,318,301(m)+ | Alturas Re 2022-2, 12/31/27 | 123,102 | ||||
1,000,000(c)(l)+ | Banbury-PI0050 Re 2024, 3/31/30 | 1,081,498 | ||||
4,000,000(c)(l)+ | Bantry Re 2025, 12/31/30 | 3,664,481 | ||||
2,000,000(c)(l)+ | Berwick Re 2020-1, 12/31/25 | — | ||||
2,000,000(c)(l)+ | Berwick Re 2025, 12/31/30 | 1,824,427 | ||||
1,000,000(c)(l)+ | Clearwater Re 2025, 12/31/30 | 992,012 | ||||
880,000(c)(l)+ | Eden Re II, 3/20/26 (144A) | 31,337 | ||||
524,241(c)(l)+ | Eden Re II, 3/21/26 (144A) | 94,783 | ||||
30,000(l)+ | Eden Re II, 3/19/27 (144A) | 96,435 | ||||
29,000(c)(l)+ | Eden Re II, 3/17/28 (144A) | 390,579 | ||||
2,800,000(c)(l)+ | Eden Re II, 3/19/30 (144A) | 2,569,280 | ||||
1,250,000(c)(l)+ | Gleneagles Re 2021, 12/31/25 | 125 | ||||
1,250,000(c)(l)+ | Gleneagles Re 2022, 12/31/27 | 187,500 | ||||
4,000,000(c)(l)+ | Gullane Re 2025, 12/31/30 | 3,181,012 | ||||
2,545,246(c)(m)+ | Lorenz Re 2019, 6/30/25 | 18,580 | ||||
6,551,154(c)(l)+ | Merion Re 2022-2, 12/31/27 | 5,532,925 | ||||
2,500,000(c)(l)+ | Pangaea Re 2024-3, 7/1/28 | 2,656,716 | ||||
2,000,000(c)(l)+ | Pangaea Re 2025-1, 12/31/30 | 1,716,063 | ||||
5,162(c)(l)+ | Sector Re V, 12/1/28 (144A) | 115,077 | ||||
3,226(c)(l)+ | Sector Re V, 12/1/28 (144A) | 71,917 | ||||
4,400,000(c)(l)+ | Sector Re V, 12/1/29 (144A) | 4,470,334 | ||||
1,000,000(l)+ | Sussex Re 2021-1, 12/31/25 | — | ||||
4,000,000(c)(m)+ | Thopas Re 2020, 12/31/25 | 800 | ||||
5,000,000(m)+ | Thopas Re 2021, 12/31/25 | 46,500 | ||||
3,000,000(m)+ | Thopas Re 2022, 12/31/27 | — | ||||
3,192,294(m)+ | Thopas Re 2023, 12/31/28 | 2,873 | ||||
3,192,294(c)(m)+ | Thopas Re 2024, 12/31/29 | 29,369 | ||||
3,000,000(c)(l)+ | Thopas Re 2025, 12/31/30 | 2,670,600 | ||||
2,818,951(m)+ | Torricelli Re 2021, 7/31/25 | 16,914 |
Face Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Multiperil – Worldwide — (continued) | ||||||
3,000,000(m)+ | Torricelli Re 2022, 6/30/28 | $ 8,400 | ||||
3,250,000(m)+ | Torricelli Re 2023, 6/30/29 | 44,850 | ||||
3,000,000(c)(m)+ | Torricelli Re 2024, 6/30/30 | 3,036,909 | ||||
1,250,000(c)(m)+ | Viribus Re 2018, 12/31/25 | — | ||||
3,650,000(m)+ | Viribus Re 2019, 12/31/25 | — | ||||
4,139,570(c)(m)+ | Viribus Re 2020, 12/31/25 | 127,085 | ||||
2,500,000(c)(m)+ | Viribus Re 2022, 12/31/27 | 31,000 | ||||
1,500,000(m)+ | Viribus Re 2023, 12/31/28 | 450 | ||||
250,000(c)(m)+ | Viribus Re 2024, 12/31/29 | 49,100 | ||||
$34,893,909 | ||||||
Total Reinsurance Sidecars | $34,896,609 | |||||
Total Insurance-Linked Securities (Cost $123,071,490) |
$125,800,251 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
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Foreign Government Bonds — 3.6% of Net Assets |
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Angola — 0.2% | ||||||
6,420,000 | Angolan Government International Bond, 8.750%, 4/14/32 (144A) | $ 5,521,547 | ||||
Total Angola | $5,521,547 | |||||
Argentina — 0.2% | ||||||
316,692 | Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 1.000%, 7/9/29 | $ 245,436 | ||||
5,955,800(e) | Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 4.125%, 7/9/35 | 3,721,339 | ||||
3,407,000 | Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires, 7.500%, 6/1/27 (144A) | 3,381,447 | ||||
Total Argentina | $7,348,222 | |||||
Colombia — 0.5% | ||||||
4,800,000 | Colombia Government International Bond, 3.125%, 4/15/31 | $ 3,876,480 | ||||
12,405,000 | Colombia Government International Bond, 7.750%, 11/7/36 | 12,043,022 | ||||
Total Colombia | $15,919,502 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Egypt — 0.3% | ||||||
2,520,000 | Egypt Government International Bond, 5.875%, 2/16/31 (144A) | $ 2,066,400 | ||||
5,560,000 | Egypt Government International Bond, 7.053%, 1/15/32 (144A) | 4,683,149 | ||||
6,100,000 | Egypt Government International Bond, 7.300%, 9/30/33 (144A) | 5,026,217 | ||||
Total Egypt | $11,775,766 | |||||
El Salvador — 0.0%† | ||||||
1,250,000 | El Salvador Government International Bond, 9.650%, 11/21/54 (144A) | $ 1,252,154 | ||||
Total El Salvador | $1,252,154 | |||||
Ghana — 0.1% | ||||||
168,432(g) | Ghana Government International Bond, 0.000%, 7/3/26 (144A) | $ 158,073 | ||||
403,019(g) | Ghana Government International Bond, 0.000%, 1/3/30 (144A) | 310,576 | ||||
1,698,356(e) | Ghana Government International Bond, 5.000%, 7/3/29 (144A) | 1,484,873 | ||||
2,442,264(e) | Ghana Government International Bond, 5.000%, 7/3/35 (144A) | 1,740,846 | ||||
Total Ghana | $3,694,368 | |||||
Indonesia — 0.4% | ||||||
IDR219,632,000,000 | Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.125%, 5/15/28 | $ 13,024,602 | ||||
Total Indonesia | $13,024,602 | |||||
Ivory Coast — 0.4% | ||||||
EUR8,965,000 | Ivory Coast Government International Bond, 4.875%, 1/30/32 (144A) | $ 8,554,827 | ||||
EUR3,270,000 | Ivory Coast Government International Bond, 5.875%, 10/17/31 (144A) | 3,314,860 | ||||
2,500,000 | Ivory Coast Government International Bond, 6.125%, 6/15/33 (144A) | 2,223,750 | ||||
Total Ivory Coast | $14,093,437 | |||||
Romania — 0.3% | ||||||
EUR6,320,000 | Romanian Government International Bond, 5.250%, 5/30/32 (144A) | $ 6,582,208 | ||||
EUR4,515,000 | Romanian Government International Bond, 5.625%, 5/30/37 (144A) | 4,461,504 | ||||
Total Romania | $11,043,712 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
Serbia — 0.2% | ||||||
EUR6,600,000 | Serbia International Bond, 2.050%, 9/23/36 (144A) | $ 5,210,429 | ||||
Total Serbia | $5,210,429 | |||||
South Africa — 0.3% | ||||||
12,195,000 | Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.875%, 4/20/32 | $ 11,589,043 | ||||
Total South Africa | $11,589,043 | |||||
Supranational — 0.2% | ||||||
INR581,000,000(a) | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 6.850%, 4/24/28 | $ 6,837,613 | ||||
Total Supranational | $6,837,613 | |||||
Turkey — 0.2% | ||||||
TRY268,967,000 | Turkiye Government Bond, 30.000%, 9/12/29 | $ 6,246,323 | ||||
Total Turkey | $6,246,323 | |||||
Ukraine — 0.2% | ||||||
370,029(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 0.000%, 2/1/30 (144A) | $ 191,786 | ||||
1,382,741(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 0.000%, 2/1/34 (144A) | 547,047 | ||||
1,168,514(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 0.000%, 2/1/35 (144A) | 642,683 | ||||
973,762(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 0.000%, 2/1/36 (144A) | 555,397 | ||||
1,466,437(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 1.750%, 2/1/34 (144A) | 784,896 | ||||
2,370,899(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 1.750%, 2/1/35 (144A) | 1,245,670 | ||||
2,936,660(e) | Ukraine Government International Bond, 1.750%, 2/1/36 (144A) | 1,514,886 | ||||
Total Ukraine | $5,482,365 | |||||
Uruguay — 0.1% | ||||||
UYU190,614,000 | Uruguay Government International Bond, 9.750%, 7/20/33 | $ 4,563,520 | ||||
Total Uruguay | $4,563,520 | |||||
Total Foreign Government Bonds (Cost $135,941,861) |
$123,602,603 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — 21.9% of Net Assets |
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17,474,232 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.500%, 3/1/42 | $ 14,357,403 | ||||
146,626 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000%, 2/1/42 | 125,221 | ||||
1,223,133 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000%, 2/1/51 | 973,277 | ||||
801,023 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000%, 4/1/51 | 637,009 | ||||
1,175,118 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000%, 3/1/52 | 934,505 | ||||
18,542,362 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.500%, 5/1/51 | 15,640,027 | ||||
104,676 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.000%, 11/1/47 | 93,861 | ||||
27,534 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500%, 1/1/52 | 25,031 | ||||
2,066,127 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500%, 4/1/52 | 1,878,709 | ||||
163,588 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500%, 4/1/52 | 148,364 | ||||
1,302,306 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500%, 4/1/52 | 1,187,690 | ||||
1,518,586 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, 10/1/42 | 1,460,565 | ||||
543,495 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, 4/1/47 | 513,730 | ||||
161,181 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, 6/1/50 | 151,678 | ||||
99,165 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, 4/1/51 | 92,784 | ||||
88,925 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, 9/1/51 | 82,980 | ||||
110,195 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, 6/1/52 | 103,503 | ||||
478,611 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.500%, 3/1/47 | 472,755 | ||||
1,382,595 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 11/1/39 | 1,396,473 | ||||
809 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 5/1/40 | 817 | ||||
217,549 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 3/1/44 | 219,453 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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1,410,532 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 12/1/50 | $ 1,396,767 | ||||
112,614 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 3/1/53 | 110,566 | ||||
29,211 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 4/1/53 | 28,691 | ||||
108,819 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 4/1/53 | 107,094 | ||||
301,391 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.000%, 4/1/53 | 296,806 | ||||
584,214 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 6/1/41 | 595,340 | ||||
1,728,109 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 7/1/49 | 1,753,324 | ||||
284,750 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 3/1/53 | 288,510 | ||||
454,652 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 3/1/53 | 457,701 | ||||
147,926 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 4/1/53 | 148,799 | ||||
1,038,250 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 4/1/53 | 1,046,842 | ||||
30,555,429 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 8/1/53 | 30,550,814 | ||||
18,630,785 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 12/1/53 | 18,618,377 | ||||
99,446 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.500%, 10/1/54 | 100,286 | ||||
11,334 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 1/1/33 | 11,527 | ||||
1,252 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 3/1/33 | 1,274 | ||||
8,920 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 3/1/33 | 9,071 | ||||
13,400 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 1/1/34 | 13,838 | ||||
41,306 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 6/1/35 | 42,441 | ||||
15,896 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 12/1/36 | 16,447 | ||||
1,394 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 10/1/37 | 1,447 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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33,980 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 12/1/37 | $ 35,473 | ||||
537,406 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 10/1/52 | 553,558 | ||||
581,844 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 2/1/53 | 593,655 | ||||
295,796 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 3/1/53 | 305,748 | ||||
215,931 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 3/1/53 | 221,786 | ||||
165,209 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 4/1/53 | 171,126 | ||||
176,241 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 4/1/53 | 180,200 | ||||
91,205 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 4/1/53 | 92,856 | ||||
160,770 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 4/1/53 | 164,810 | ||||
586,225 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 5/1/53 | 598,635 | ||||
350,954 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 7/1/53 | 356,959 | ||||
22,531,099 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 2/1/54 | 22,907,938 | ||||
149,982 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 2/1/54 | 155,520 | ||||
150,109 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 2/1/54 | 154,505 | ||||
449,491 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 2/1/54 | 460,821 | ||||
210,810 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 3/1/54 | 214,915 | ||||
327,489 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 3/1/54 | 336,011 | ||||
198,846 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 203,256 | ||||
5,790,284 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 5,888,915 | ||||
1,652,039 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 1,679,097 | ||||
1,536,276 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 1,562,312 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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1,714,636 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | $ 1,756,318 | ||||
504,464 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 523,459 | ||||
645,964 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 667,778 | ||||
1,334 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 9/1/32 | 1,377 | ||||
168,946 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 1/1/43 | 174,504 | ||||
646,655 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 1/1/53 | 675,720 | ||||
4,222,690 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 2/1/53 | 4,453,276 | ||||
155,473 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 4/1/53 | 162,646 | ||||
146,189 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 4/1/53 | 152,363 | ||||
149,363 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 3/1/54 | 154,862 | ||||
650,554 | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.500%, 9/1/54 | 674,645 | ||||
33,435,780 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500%, 3/1/42 | 27,471,876 | ||||
9,247,562 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 12/1/41 | 7,883,074 | ||||
491,538 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 2/1/42 | 418,855 | ||||
165,684 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 2/1/42 | 141,080 | ||||
539,341 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 11/1/50 | 437,774 | ||||
274,599 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 1/1/51 | 223,968 | ||||
4,885,018 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 11/1/51 | 3,962,239 | ||||
3,390,707 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 3/1/52 | 2,696,438 | ||||
12,900,000 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | 10,250,051 | ||||
215,658 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 9/1/50 | 183,590 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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172,684 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 10/1/50 | $ 147,700 | ||||
19,897,449 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 5/1/51 | 16,849,356 | ||||
548,555 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 5/1/51 | 465,489 | ||||
7,021,844 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 11/1/51 | 5,967,601 | ||||
16,614,960 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 1/1/52 | 13,980,401 | ||||
1,222,722 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 2/1/52 | 1,033,869 | ||||
310,612 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 4/1/52 | 262,064 | ||||
14,000,000 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | 11,640,101 | ||||
17,856 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 5/1/46 | 16,014 | ||||
47,266 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 10/1/46 | 42,155 | ||||
150,368 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 11/1/46 | 133,804 | ||||
86,358 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 11/1/46 | 76,485 | ||||
30,695 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 1/1/47 | 27,377 | ||||
32,372 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 3/1/47 | 28,990 | ||||
409,188 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 3/1/47 | 362,398 | ||||
1,365,767 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 3/1/47 | 1,224,131 | ||||
882,375 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 4/1/47 | 790,196 | ||||
1,607,536 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 5/1/48 | 1,426,013 | ||||
9,392,718 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 1/1/52 | 8,259,848 | ||||
12,774,331 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 3/1/52 | 11,288,907 | ||||
29,000,000 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | 25,130,331 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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2,785,996 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 2/1/57 | $ 2,353,010 | ||||
598,487 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 1/1/48 | 550,583 | ||||
1,035,143 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 5/1/49 | 959,267 | ||||
2,507,465 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 3/1/52 | 2,292,725 | ||||
4,646,709 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 3/1/52 | 4,226,125 | ||||
450,151 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 4/1/52 | 408,287 | ||||
2,102,887 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 4/1/52 | 1,909,301 | ||||
821,818 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 4/1/52 | 749,537 | ||||
3,213,156 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 5/1/52 | 2,921,815 | ||||
421,389 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 5/1/52 | 386,490 | ||||
3,214,679 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 6/1/52 | 2,929,299 | ||||
30,000,000 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | 27,054,048 | ||||
1,216,462 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 9/1/55 | 1,115,657 | ||||
6,138,783 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 8/1/58 | 5,522,881 | ||||
2,051 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 12/1/30 | 2,031 | ||||
3,031,639 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 10/1/40 | 2,917,303 | ||||
1,195,764 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 12/1/40 | 1,150,914 | ||||
10,256 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 12/1/41 | 9,865 | ||||
51,483 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 7/1/42 | 49,444 | ||||
6,571,651 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 4/1/44 | 6,319,866 | ||||
42,859 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 6/1/44 | 40,967 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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16,600 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 6/1/45 | $ 15,958 | ||||
99,787 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 7/1/45 | 94,578 | ||||
22,740 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 5/1/51 | 21,281 | ||||
3,225,650 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 7/1/51 | 3,034,979 | ||||
69,819 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 8/1/51 | 65,169 | ||||
1,036,196 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 9/1/51 | 974,878 | ||||
160,145 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 6/1/52 | 149,737 | ||||
2,721,011 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 9/1/43 | 2,687,754 | ||||
1,870,271 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 1/1/44 | 1,846,985 | ||||
213,761 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 1/1/47 | 208,765 | ||||
632,010 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 2/1/47 | 618,782 | ||||
28,335 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 8/1/54 | 27,108 | ||||
8,000,000 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | 7,651,739 | ||||
658,975 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 6/1/35 | 663,140 | ||||
205,397 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 7/1/35 | 206,938 | ||||
535,936 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 7/1/35 | 539,324 | ||||
189,247 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 8/1/35 | 190,490 | ||||
252,531 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 1/1/39 | 253,625 | ||||
74,748 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 7/1/41 | 75,403 | ||||
1,724,231 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 9/1/43 | 1,731,556 | ||||
6,955,933 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 12/1/44 | 7,016,957 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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3,920,020 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 8/1/52 | $ 3,863,267 | ||||
235,541 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 2/1/53 | 232,221 | ||||
379,233 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 2/1/53 | 373,456 | ||||
499,758 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 2/1/53 | 491,806 | ||||
953,352 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 4/1/53 | 938,849 | ||||
125,160 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 4/1/53 | 123,186 | ||||
709,006 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 4/1/53 | 697,288 | ||||
4,072 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 5/1/33 | 4,079 | ||||
2,656 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 6/1/33 | 2,699 | ||||
8,912 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 7/1/33 | 9,169 | ||||
18,877 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/34 | 19,243 | ||||
3,143 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 10/1/35 | 3,201 | ||||
36,301 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 12/1/35 | 36,921 | ||||
17,996 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 3/1/36 | 18,419 | ||||
460,699 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 5/1/49 | 467,300 | ||||
1,462,259 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/50 | 1,489,615 | ||||
3,284,775 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/50 | 3,332,027 | ||||
411,162 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 11/1/52 | 411,523 | ||||
1,547,632 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 2/1/53 | 1,553,533 | ||||
1,036,412 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/53 | 1,043,538 | ||||
1,056,464 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/53 | 1,062,743 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
171,892 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/53 | $ 173,944 | ||||
530,357 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/53 | 531,225 | ||||
431,933 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/53 | 437,323 | ||||
11,595,550 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 9/1/53 | 11,590,359 | ||||
2,142,160 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 9/1/53 | 2,141,285 | ||||
264 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 3/1/32 | 273 | ||||
450 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 10/1/32 | 466 | ||||
2,167 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 11/1/32 | 2,223 | ||||
6,502 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 12/1/32 | 6,605 | ||||
2,033 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 1/1/33 | 2,108 | ||||
1,043 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 3/1/33 | 1,073 | ||||
7,980 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 5/1/33 | 8,187 | ||||
17,644 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 12/1/33 | 18,199 | ||||
13,640 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 1/1/34 | 14,054 | ||||
74,017 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/37 | 76,528 | ||||
31,886 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 12/1/37 | 33,160 | ||||
50,825 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 4/1/38 | 52,996 | ||||
12,887 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 7/1/38 | 13,159 | ||||
1,508,809 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 1/1/53 | 1,554,097 | ||||
473,869 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 1/1/53 | 486,152 | ||||
510,243 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 2/1/53 | 523,105 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
179,909 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 2/1/53 | $ 186,573 | ||||
95,704 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 3/1/53 | 97,845 | ||||
169,272 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 3/1/53 | 174,100 | ||||
342,387 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 4/1/53 | 349,765 | ||||
546,594 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 4/1/53 | 558,926 | ||||
2,842,668 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 5/1/53 | 2,938,477 | ||||
1,454,850 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 5/1/53 | 1,505,775 | ||||
156,389 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 161,354 | ||||
196,014 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 201,003 | ||||
196,279 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 199,560 | ||||
107,516 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 109,554 | ||||
133,669 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 136,078 | ||||
299,139 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 309,167 | ||||
270,433 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 6/1/53 | 278,308 | ||||
2,327,803 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 8/1/53 | 2,391,678 | ||||
8,634,765 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 9/1/53 | 8,784,707 | ||||
559,661 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 2/1/54 | 573,954 | ||||
7,955,421 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 2/1/54 | 8,088,479 | ||||
310,403 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 3/1/54 | 318,572 | ||||
496,844 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 3/1/54 | 506,761 | ||||
196,680 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 8/1/54 | 201,962 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
127 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 5/1/31 | $ 131 | ||||
64 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 6/1/31 | 66 | ||||
169 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 2/1/32 | 174 | ||||
1,242 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 3/1/32 | 1,293 | ||||
426 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 8/1/32 | 439 | ||||
64,141 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 2/1/53 | 66,895 | ||||
1,021,238 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 3/1/53 | 1,069,244 | ||||
225,662 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 3/1/53 | 236,816 | ||||
635,018 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 3/1/53 | 655,380 | ||||
156,407 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 4/1/53 | 163,521 | ||||
174,794 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 4/1/53 | 183,806 | ||||
217,284 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 4/1/53 | 226,543 | ||||
149,992 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 2/1/54 | 156,615 | ||||
98,761 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 5/1/54 | 103,182 | ||||
198,896 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 9/1/54 | 206,085 | ||||
66,000,000 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 4/15/55 (TBA) | 68,053,887 | ||||
71 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 7.000%, 5/1/28 | 74 | ||||
53 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 7.000%, 2/1/29 | 56 | ||||
191 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 7.000%, 7/1/31 | 200 | ||||
19 | Federal National Mortgage Association, 7.500%, 1/1/28 | 19 | ||||
13,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 2.000%, 4/20/55 (TBA) | 10,630,134 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
18,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 2.500%, 4/20/55 (TBA) | $ 15,351,157 | ||||
10,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 3.000%, 4/20/55 (TBA) | 8,856,256 | ||||
5,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 3.500%, 4/20/55 (TBA) | 4,574,633 | ||||
1,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 4.500%, 4/20/55 (TBA) | 959,375 | ||||
10,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 4/15/55 (TBA) | 9,835,420 | ||||
10,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/15/55 (TBA) | 10,020,552 | ||||
10,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 4/15/55 (TBA) | 10,148,911 | ||||
5,000,000 | Government National Mortgage Association, 6.500%, 4/15/55 (TBA) | 5,118,239 | ||||
355,219 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 3.500%, 10/15/42 | 333,157 | ||||
1,318 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/39 | 1,267 | ||||
2,403 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/39 | 2,285 | ||||
2,139 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/39 | 2,066 | ||||
3,388 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/39 | 3,218 | ||||
2,590 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/40 | 2,472 | ||||
50,301 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/40 | 48,256 | ||||
88,753 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/40 | 84,269 | ||||
54,959 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/40 | 52,724 | ||||
30,159 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/40 | 28,636 | ||||
14,761 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/40 | 14,160 | ||||
17,765 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/40 | 17,059 | ||||
4,547 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/40 | 4,369 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
2,754 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/40 | $ 2,642 | ||||
1,709 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/40 | 1,639 | ||||
17,482 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/40 | 16,863 | ||||
50,407 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/40 | 48,103 | ||||
54,187 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/40 | 51,449 | ||||
331,206 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/40 | 317,703 | ||||
2,442 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/40 | 2,343 | ||||
2,526 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/40 | 2,411 | ||||
730 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/41 | 696 | ||||
10,407 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/41 | 9,984 | ||||
9,094 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/41 | 8,678 | ||||
4,332 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/41 | 4,134 | ||||
209,551 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/41 | 199,994 | ||||
11,671 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/41 | 11,196 | ||||
3,651 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/41 | 3,502 | ||||
8,442 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/41 | 8,031 | ||||
4,272 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/41 | 4,056 | ||||
1,033 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 6/15/41 | 986 | ||||
692 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 6/15/41 | 664 | ||||
447,561 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 6/15/41 | 424,943 | ||||
10,937 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/41 | 10,492 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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2,484 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/41 | $ 2,383 | ||||
78,533 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/41 | 75,337 | ||||
42,290 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/41 | 40,361 | ||||
22,621 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/41 | 21,589 | ||||
3,169 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/41 | 3,009 | ||||
33,781 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/41 | 32,240 | ||||
2,259 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/41 | 2,145 | ||||
15,151 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 14,460 | ||||
3,691 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 3,541 | ||||
8,854 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 8,424 | ||||
5,214 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 5,002 | ||||
158,869 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 150,842 | ||||
86,758 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 82,502 | ||||
2,165 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/41 | 2,079 | ||||
2,190 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/41 | 2,101 | ||||
1,649 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/41 | 1,574 | ||||
5,288 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/41 | 5,046 | ||||
4,359 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/41 | 4,157 | ||||
3,038 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/41 | 2,914 | ||||
3,636 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/41 | 3,488 | ||||
77,189 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/41 | 73,668 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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4,481 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/41 | $ 4,277 | ||||
10,898 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/41 | 10,291 | ||||
3,928 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/41 | 3,768 | ||||
4,226 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/41 | 4,054 | ||||
391,396 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/42 | 375,466 | ||||
1,617 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/42 | 1,551 | ||||
66,979 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/42 | 63,923 | ||||
23,326 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/42 | 22,193 | ||||
925 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/42 | 878 | ||||
4,406 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/42 | 4,227 | ||||
702,198 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/42 | 670,158 | ||||
23,825 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 6/15/42 | 22,855 | ||||
22,199 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 6/15/42 | 21,186 | ||||
15,029 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 6/15/42 | 14,417 | ||||
3,642 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/42 | 3,493 | ||||
220,414 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/43 | 211,442 | ||||
93,033 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/43 | 89,249 | ||||
1,288 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/43 | 1,223 | ||||
112,099 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/43 | 107,537 | ||||
53,882 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/43 | 51,531 | ||||
2,741 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/43 | 2,616 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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39,378 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/44 | $ 37,775 | ||||
21,985 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/44 | 21,106 | ||||
585,057 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/44 | 561,237 | ||||
808,342 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/44 | 775,430 | ||||
30,956 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/44 | 29,657 | ||||
16,184 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/44 | 15,403 | ||||
170,228 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 3/15/44 | 165,183 | ||||
238,412 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/44 | 226,358 | ||||
171,702 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/44 | 162,912 | ||||
2,184 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/44 | 2,080 | ||||
33,362 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/44 | 31,894 | ||||
64,155 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/44 | 60,911 | ||||
291,211 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/44 | 276,422 | ||||
13,091 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/44 | 12,304 | ||||
302,853 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/44 | 290,523 | ||||
62,563 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/44 | 59,334 | ||||
14,815 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 8/15/44 | 14,084 | ||||
811,581 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 778,200 | ||||
63,636 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 60,613 | ||||
82,761 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 80,746 | ||||
1,965 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 1,875 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
52,652 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | $ 50,341 | ||||
89,874 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 86,066 | ||||
476,123 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 453,147 | ||||
55,444 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 52,093 | ||||
30,753 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 29,410 | ||||
64,239 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 61,187 | ||||
557,218 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 534,533 | ||||
1,217,729 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/44 | 1,153,377 | ||||
27,391 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 10/15/44 | 26,123 | ||||
6,405 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/44 | 6,123 | ||||
5,731 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/44 | 5,433 | ||||
30,467 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/44 | 29,020 | ||||
3,906 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 11/15/44 | 3,701 | ||||
122,829 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/44 | 117,524 | ||||
40,846 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/44 | 38,848 | ||||
13,717 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/44 | 13,158 | ||||
1,784 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 12/15/44 | 1,688 | ||||
151,147 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/45 | 143,098 | ||||
314,578 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/45 | 297,499 | ||||
54,968 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/45 | 51,984 | ||||
263,940 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 1/15/45 | 250,596 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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27,291 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/45 | $ 25,967 | ||||
92,904 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/45 | 88,665 | ||||
43,805 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/45 | 41,697 | ||||
38,171 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/45 | 36,241 | ||||
125,332 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 2/15/45 | 118,502 | ||||
64,896 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 4/15/45 | 61,800 | ||||
35,848 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 5/15/45 | 34,197 | ||||
14,814 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 7/15/45 | 14,004 | ||||
43,125 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.000%, 9/15/45 | 40,916 | ||||
27,420 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 9/15/33 | 27,092 | ||||
35,777 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 10/15/33 | 35,426 | ||||
15,260 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 4/15/35 | 15,074 | ||||
371,423 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 3/15/38 | 365,568 | ||||
133,921 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 1/15/40 | 130,373 | ||||
218,940 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 6/15/40 | 214,673 | ||||
66,651 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 9/15/40 | 65,643 | ||||
350,306 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 11/15/40 | 343,725 | ||||
507,683 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 6/15/41 | 500,165 | ||||
98,982 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 6/15/41 | 97,024 | ||||
135,751 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 7/15/41 | 132,695 | ||||
160,098 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 4.500%, 8/15/41 | 155,856 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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110,742 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.000%, 9/15/33 | $ 110,991 | ||||
45,022 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.125%, 10/15/38 | 45,882 | ||||
22,109 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 7/15/33 | 22,381 | ||||
33,807 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 1/15/34 | 34,653 | ||||
29,993 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 4/15/34 | 30,832 | ||||
49,426 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 7/15/34 | 50,383 | ||||
45,182 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 10/15/34 | 46,280 | ||||
30,023 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 1/15/35 | 30,862 | ||||
63,717 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 2/15/35 | 64,952 | ||||
63,049 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 2/15/35 | 64,813 | ||||
9,849 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 6/15/35 | 10,124 | ||||
11,574 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 12/15/35 | 11,898 | ||||
3 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 2/15/37 | 3 | ||||
7,742 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 3/15/37 | 7,892 | ||||
34,357 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.500%, 3/15/37 | 34,851 | ||||
115,762 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.750%, 10/15/38 | 120,589 | ||||
15,305 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 5.750%, 10/15/38 | 16,053 | ||||
21,775 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 8/15/32 | 22,454 | ||||
20,027 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 1/15/33 | 20,951 | ||||
17,211 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 2/15/33 | 17,617 | ||||
33,808 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 2/15/33 | 34,584 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
1,183 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 3/15/33 | $ 1,186 | ||||
8,958 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 3/15/33 | 9,136 | ||||
20,450 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 3/15/33 | 20,900 | ||||
4,788 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 5/15/33 | 4,852 | ||||
17,175 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 5/15/33 | 17,384 | ||||
31,109 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 5/15/33 | 31,671 | ||||
20,331 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 6/15/33 | 20,795 | ||||
38,143 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 6/15/33 | 40,021 | ||||
34,844 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 7/15/33 | 36,509 | ||||
8,868 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 7/15/33 | 8,902 | ||||
9,422 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 9/15/33 | 9,526 | ||||
49,874 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 11/15/33 | 50,492 | ||||
9,082 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 1/15/34 | 9,384 | ||||
98,341 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 10/15/37 | 101,809 | ||||
118,445 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.000%, 7/15/38 | 124,457 | ||||
1,520 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 1/15/29 | 1,536 | ||||
190 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 5/15/29 | 195 | ||||
764 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 10/15/31 | 774 | ||||
63 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 12/15/31 | 65 | ||||
456 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 2/15/32 | 470 | ||||
217 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 3/15/32 | 223 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
||||||
1,386 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 6/15/32 | $ 1,428 | ||||
1,949 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 7/15/32 | 1,992 | ||||
1,007 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 7/15/32 | 1,034 | ||||
712 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 8/15/32 | 727 | ||||
6,050 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 8/15/32 | 6,171 | ||||
542 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 8/15/32 | 559 | ||||
12,223 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 9/15/32 | 12,365 | ||||
19,101 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 9/15/32 | 19,741 | ||||
5,707 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 10/15/32 | 5,766 | ||||
10,039 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 11/15/32 | 10,348 | ||||
15,941 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 6.500%, 7/15/35 | 16,556 | ||||
93 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 7.000%, 5/15/29 | 96 | ||||
49 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 7.000%, 5/15/29 | 49 | ||||
127 | Government National Mortgage Association I, 7.000%, 5/15/31 | 128 | ||||
1,239,265 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 2.000%, 2/20/52 | 1,014,019 | ||||
676,201 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 2.000%, 7/20/52 | 553,296 | ||||
61,691 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 3.500%, 6/20/44 | 57,132 | ||||
497,134 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 3.500%, 4/20/45 | 459,356 | ||||
805,765 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 3.500%, 4/20/45 | 745,541 | ||||
364,820 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 3.500%, 4/20/45 | 335,421 | ||||
813,801 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 3.500%, 3/20/46 | 754,974 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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33,429 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 3.500%, 7/20/47 | $ 30,919 | ||||
1,717,117 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.000%, 10/20/46 | 1,636,310 | ||||
736,566 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.000%, 2/20/48 | 693,120 | ||||
991,956 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.000%, 4/20/48 | 933,442 | ||||
116,493 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 12/20/34 | 114,842 | ||||
95,494 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 1/20/35 | 94,141 | ||||
81,245 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 3/20/35 | 80,094 | ||||
891,043 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 9/20/41 | 876,185 | ||||
1,335,446 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 9/20/44 | 1,301,461 | ||||
558,192 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 10/20/44 | 546,815 | ||||
1,084,349 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 11/20/44 | 1,062,247 | ||||
96,385 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 4.500%, 3/20/49 | 93,711 | ||||
26,383 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 5.500%, 3/20/34 | 27,045 | ||||
699 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 5.500%, 10/20/37 | 717 | ||||
9,274 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 6.000%, 5/20/32 | 9,643 | ||||
38,685 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 6.000%, 10/20/33 | 39,956 | ||||
26 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 6.500%, 1/20/28 | 26 | ||||
592 | Government National Mortgage Association II, 7.000%, 1/20/29 | 611 | ||||
45,000,000 | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.000%, 2/28/30 | 45,101,953 | ||||
75,000,000 | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.250%, 1/31/30 | 75,960,938 | ||||
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (Cost $755,620,810) |
$743,078,032 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.7% of Net Assets |
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Repurchase Agreements — 2.8% | ||||||
68,000,000 | Bank of America, 4.36%, dated 3/31/25, to be purchased on 4/1/25 for $68,008,236, collateralized by $69,360,001, Government National Mortgage Association, 3.00%-7.50%, 4/15/38-2/20/75 |
$ 68,000,000 | ||||
26,000,000 | Bank of Montreal, 4.35%, dated 3/31/25, to be purchased on 4/1/25 for $26,003,142, collateralized by $26,520,000, Government National Mortgage Association, 2.00%-7.00%, 12/20/50-3/20/55 |
26,000,000 | ||||
$94,000,000 | ||||||
Foreign Treasury Obligations — 0.0%† | ||||||
EGP69,800,000(g)(n) | Egypt Treasury Bills, 25.951%, 6/3/25 | $ 1,323,082 | ||||
$1,323,082 | ||||||
Shares | ||||||
Open-End Fund — 0.9% | ||||||
29,094,726(o) | Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 4.23% |
$ 29,094,726 | ||||
$29,094,726 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $124,508,796) |
$124,417,808 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 104.4% (Cost $3,658,558,589) |
$3,535,652,466 |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
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TBA Sales Commitments — (2.8)% of Net Assets |
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U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (2.8)% |
||||||
(1,000,000) | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | $ (931,712) | ||||
(3,000,000) | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.000%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | (2,940,151) | ||||
(52,000,000) | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | (51,930,876) |
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — (continued) |
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(500,000) | Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.500%, 4/1/40 (TBA) | $ (507,871) | ||||
(27,000,000) | Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.000%, 4/1/55 (TBA) | (27,422,334) | ||||
(10,000,000) | Government National Mortgage Association, 4.000%, 4/20/55 (TBA) | (9,360,461) | ||||
TOTAL TBA SALES COMMITMENTS (Proceeds $93,081,816) |
$(93,093,405) | |||||
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (1.6)% | $(54,069,433) | |||||
net assets — 100.0% | $3,388,489,628 | |||||
(TBA) | “To Be Announced” Securities. |
bps | Basis Points. |
CAONINDX | Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average. |
CMT | Constant Maturity Treasury. |
EURIBOR | Euro Interbank Offered Rate. |
FREMF | Freddie Mac Multifamily Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans. |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate. |
REMICs | Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits. |
SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate. |
SOFR30A | Secured Overnight Financing Rate 30 Day Average. |
(144A) | The resale of such security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2025, the value of these securities amounted to $1,970,813,470, or 58.2% of net assets. |
(a) | Floating rate note. Coupon rate, reference index and spread shown at March 31, 2025. |
(b) | All or a portion of this senior loan position has not settled. Rates do not take effect until settlement date. Rates shown, if any, are for the settled portion. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The interest rate and/or reference index and spread shown at March 31, 2025. |
(e) | Debt obligation initially issued at one coupon which converts to a higher coupon at a specific date. The rate shown is the rate at March 31, 2025. |
(f) | Security represents the interest-only portion payments on a pool of underlying mortgages or mortgage-backed securities. |
(g) | Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through accretion of discount. |
(h) | Payment-in-kind (PIK) security which may pay interest in the form of additional principal amount. |
(i) | Securities purchased on a when-issued basis. Rates do not take effect until settlement date. |
(j) | Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity date. |
(k) | Security is in default. |
(l) | Issued as participation notes. |
(m) | Issued as preference shares. |
(n) | Rate shown represents yield-to-maturity. |
(o) | Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at March 31, 2025. |
* | Senior secured floating rate loan interests in which the Fund invests generally pay interest at rates that are periodically re-determined by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as SOFR, (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks, (iii) the rate of a certificate of deposit or (iv) other base lending rates used by commercial lenders. The interest rate shown is the rate accruing at March 31, 2025. |
+ | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). |
† | Amount rounds to less than 0.1%. |
# | Securities are restricted as to resale. |
Restricted Securities | Acquisition date | Cost | Value |
Acorn Re | 10/25/2024 | $500,000 | $500,200 |
Acorn Re | 10/25/2024 | 500,000 | 500,250 |
Adare Re 2025 | 12/31/2024 | 1,015,467 | 1,043,078 |
Alamo Re | 4/12/2023 | 1,002,991 | 1,035,000 |
Alamo Re | 4/4/2024 | 500,000 | 518,100 |
Alamo Re | 4/4/2024 | 250,000 | 262,000 |
Alamo Re | 2/12/2025 | 1,516,034 | 1,515,000 |
Alturas Re 2020-3 | 7/1/2020 | — | — |
Alturas Re 2021-3 | 8/16/2021 | 22,953 | 10,876 |
Alturas Re 2022-2 | 1/18/2022 | — | 123,102 |
Aquila Re | 5/10/2023 | 750,000 | 776,850 |
Aquila Re | 4/26/2024 | 500,000 | 508,450 |
Atlas Capital | 5/17/2023 | 1,250,000 | 1,306,125 |
Atlas Re | 5/24/2024 | 750,000 | 837,225 |
Ballybunion Re 2022 | 3/9/2022 | — | — |
Banbury-PI0050 Re 2024 | 8/19/2024 | 1,000,000 | 1,081,498 |
Bantry Re 2025 | 1/21/2025 | 3,704,428 | 3,664,481 |
Berwick Re 2020-1 | 9/24/2020 | — | — |
Berwick Re 2025 | 1/17/2025 | 1,820,479 | 1,824,427 |
Black Kite Re | 3/13/2025 | 1,261,402 | 1,258,500 |
Blue Ridge Re | 11/14/2023 | 500,000 | 510,500 |
Blue Ridge Re | 11/14/2023 | 1,250,000 | 1,286,500 |
Bonanza Re | 1/6/2023 | 250,000 | 255,300 |
Bonanza Re | 12/16/2024 | 250,000 | 247,700 |
Bonanza Re | 12/16/2024 | 1,000,000 | 1,008,000 |
Restricted Securities | Acquisition date | Cost | Value |
Cape Lookout Re | 4/14/2023 | $1,000,000 | $1,029,000 |
Cape Lookout Re | 2/27/2025 | 1,750,000 | 1,747,375 |
Cat Re 2001 | 11/14/2023 | 500,000 | 521,650 |
Cheltenham-PI0051 Re 2024 | 7/1/2024 | 786,503 | 1,015,348 |
Clearwater Re 2025 | 1/15/2025 | 1,000,000 | 992,012 |
Commonwealth Re | 6/15/2022 | 750,000 | 754,125 |
Easton Re | 5/16/2024 | 247,393 | 256,200 |
Eden Re II | 1/25/2021 | 104,007 | 94,783 |
Eden Re II | 1/21/2022 | 17,255 | 31,337 |
Eden Re II | 1/17/2023 | — | 96,435 |
Eden Re II | 1/10/2024 | — | 390,579 |
Eden Re II | 12/27/2024 | 2,800,000 | 2,569,280 |
FloodSmart Re | 2/29/2024 | 1,000,000 | 1,029,600 |
Four Lakes Re | 12/8/2023 | 250,000 | 252,600 |
Four Lakes Re | 12/11/2024 | 250,000 | 247,825 |
Four Lakes Re | 12/11/2024 | 250,000 | 247,075 |
Fuchsia 2024-1 | 12/18/2024 | 750,000 | 747,675 |
Galileo Re | 12/4/2023 | 1,000,000 | 1,041,000 |
Galileo Re | 12/4/2023 | 500,000 | 503,250 |
Gamboge Re | 5/9/2024 | 4,363,285 | 5,234,216 |
Gateway Re | 2/3/2023 | 500,000 | 525,200 |
Gateway Re | 3/11/2024 | 250,000 | 249,625 |
Gateway Re | 12/19/2024 | 504,272 | 500,650 |
Gateway Re II | 4/13/2023 | 250,000 | 259,000 |
Gleneagles Re 2021 | 1/13/2021 | 22,875 | 125 |
Gleneagles Re 2022 | 1/18/2022 | 522,043 | 187,500 |
Gullane Re 2025 | 1/22/2025 | 3,294,895 | 3,181,012 |
Harambee Re 2018 | 12/19/2017 | 52,124 | 2,700 |
Harambee Re 2019 | 12/20/2018 | — | — |
Harambee Re 2020 | 2/27/2020 | — | — |
Herbie Re | 12/17/2024 | 500,000 | 503,200 |
High Point Re | 12/1/2023 | 2,500,000 | 2,522,750 |
Integrity Re | 5/9/2022 | 500,000 | 50,000 |
Integrity Re | 3/23/2023 | 1,250,000 | 1,272,500 |
Integrity RE III | 2/21/2025 | 750,000 | 747,750 |
Integrity RE III | 2/21/2025 | 750,000 | 747,525 |
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development | 4/3/2024 | 250,000 | 256,000 |
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development | 5/1/2024 | 250,000 | 265,125 |
Kendall Re | 4/22/2024 | 1,000,000 | 1,044,100 |
Kilimanjaro III Re | 6/15/2022 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,500 |
Lightning Re | 3/20/2023 | 1,000,000 | 1,044,700 |
Locke Tavern Re | 3/23/2023 | 1,000,000 | 1,012,800 |
Long Point Re IV | 5/13/2022 | 2,500,000 | 2,524,000 |
Lorenz Re 2019 | 7/10/2019 | 360,552 | 18,580 |
Mangrove Risk Solutions | 7/9/2024 | — | 28,875 |
Mangrove Risk Solutions | 7/9/2024 | — | 5,350 |
Mangrove Risk Solutions | 7/9/2024 | — | 1,625 |
Restricted Securities | Acquisition date | Cost | Value |
Marlon Re | 5/24/2024 | $250,000 | $257,175 |
Matterhorn Re | 12/15/2021 | 250,000 | 245,325 |
Mayflower Re | 6/21/2024 | 750,000 | 767,250 |
Merion Re 2022-2 | 3/1/2022 | 5,872,930 | 5,532,925 |
Merion Re 2025-1 | 1/16/2025 | 644,006 | 672,720 |
Merna Re II | 5/8/2024 | 500,000 | 522,900 |
Merna Re II | 5/8/2024 | 500,000 | 517,200 |
Merna Re II | 5/8/2024 | 1,000,000 | 1,021,300 |
MMIFS Re | 1/8/2025 | 347,645 | 345,922 |
Mona Lisa Re | 12/30/2022 | 800,000 | 827,920 |
Mystic Re | 12/12/2023 | 849,381 | 889,440 |
Mystic Re IV | 12/16/2022 | 2,900,000 | 3,006,430 |
Northshore Re II | 6/22/2022 | 500,000 | 498,500 |
Oakmont Re 2024 | 5/23/2024 | — | 38,488 |
Old Head Re 2025 | 1/2/2025 | 193,449 | 205,225 |
Pangaea Re 2024-3 | 7/31/2024 | 2,500,000 | 2,656,716 |
Pangaea Re 2025-1 | 1/16/2025 | 1,751,921 | 1,716,063 |
Phoenix 3 Re | 12/21/2020 | 715,670 | 1,089,100 |
PI0047 2024-1 | 1/26/2024 | 9,257,634 | 9,889,827 |
Pine Valley Re 2025 | 1/7/2025 | 646,543 | 664,657 |
Portsalon Re 2022 | 7/15/2022 | 323,453 | 366,768 |
Purple Re | 4/2/2024 | 500,000 | 527,700 |
Queen Street Re | 5/12/2023 | 2,500,000 | 2,540,000 |
Residential Re | 11/22/2022 | 1,500,000 | 1,564,500 |
Residential Re | 11/7/2023 | 1,500,000 | 1,581,300 |
Residential Re | 11/7/2023 | 750,000 | 775,950 |
Residential Re | 11/4/2024 | 750,000 | 757,275 |
Residential Re | 11/4/2024 | 750,000 | 769,125 |
Sanders Re | 1/16/2024 | 750,000 | 778,800 |
Sanders Re | 12/10/2024 | 1,500,000 | 1,471,800 |
Sanders Re | 12/10/2024 | 2,000,000 | 1,984,800 |
Sanders Re II | 3/1/2022 | 2,250,000 | 2,238,750 |
Sanders RE II | 3/13/2025 | 600,000 | 599,970 |
Sanders RE II | 3/13/2025 | 600,000 | 599,949 |
Sanders RE II | 3/13/2025 | 600,000 | 599,952 |
Sanders RE II | 3/13/2025 | 600,000 | 599,947 |
Sanders Re III | 11/30/2022 | 750,000 | 777,975 |
Sanders Re III | 3/24/2023 | 250,000 | 257,400 |
Sector Re V | 12/4/2023 | — | 115,077 |
Sector Re V | 12/29/2023 | — | 71,917 |
Sector Re V | 12/31/2024 | 4,400,000 | 4,470,334 |
Silk Road Re | 12/23/2024 | 250,000 | 248,750 |
Sussex Re 2021-1 | 1/26/2021 | — | — |
Thopas Re 2020 | 12/30/2019 | — | 800 |
Thopas Re 2021 | 12/30/2020 | — | 46,500 |
Thopas Re 2022 | 2/15/2022 | — | — |
Thopas Re 2023 | 2/15/2023 | — | 2,873 |
Thopas Re 2024 | 2/2/2024 | — | 29,369 |
Thopas Re 2025 | 1/10/2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,670,600 |
Restricted Securities | Acquisition date | Cost | Value |
Torricelli Re 2021 | 7/2/2021 | $— | $16,914 |
Torricelli Re 2022 | 7/26/2022 | — | 8,400 |
Torricelli Re 2023 | 7/26/2023 | — | 44,850 |
Torricelli Re 2024 | 7/25/2024 | 2,975,976 | 3,036,909 |
Ursa Re | 4/12/2023 | 500,000 | 507,950 |
Veraison Re | 12/14/2022 | 500,000 | 517,650 |
Viribus Re 2018 | 12/22/2017 | 20,734 | — |
Viribus Re 2019 | 12/27/2018 | — | — |
Viribus Re 2020 | 3/12/2020 | 421,904 | 127,085 |
Viribus Re 2022 | 4/18/2022 | — | 31,000 |
Viribus Re 2023 | 2/2/2023 | — | 450 |
Viribus Re 2024 | 3/19/2024 | — | 49,100 |
Vitality Re XIII | 1/4/2023 | 1,969,955 | 2,004,400 |
Vitality Re XIV | 1/25/2023 | 4,004,331 | 4,109,600 |
Vitality Re XIV | 1/25/2023 | 400,000 | 415,040 |
Walton Health Re 2019 | 7/18/2019 | — | 413 |
Walton Health Re 2022 | 7/13/2022 | 7,000 | 291,507 |
Total Restricted Securities | $125,800,251 | ||
% of Net assets | 3.7% |
Currency Purchased |
In Exchange for |
Currency Sold |
Deliver | Counterparty | Settlement Date |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 5,157,930 | CAD | 7,465,000 | Bank of America NA | 4/10/25 | $(32,039) |
USD | 16,748,711 | EUR | 16,016,000 | Bank of America NA | 5/22/25 | (619,093) |
USD | 2,894,178 | MXN | 58,700,000 | Bank of America NA | 6/27/25 | 58,921 |
AUD | 63,680,000 | USD | 39,622,435 | Citibank NA | 4/30/25 | 177,693 |
CLP | 16,000,000,000 | USD | 17,441,362 | Citibank NA | 6/25/25 | (602,241) |
USD | 553,558 | EUR | 525,000 | Citibank NA | 5/22/25 | (15,753) |
BRL | 136,035,000 | USD | 22,960,773 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 5/2/25 | 738,698 |
EUR | 16,300,000 | USD | 17,937,858 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/26/25 | (226,166) |
TRY | 462,500,000 | USD | 9,751,212 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 1/9/26 | (626,815) |
ZAR | 311,500,000 | USD | 16,989,365 | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 4/7/25 | (9,089) |
EUR | 14,581,500 | USD | 15,253,093 | HSBC Bank USA NA | 4/30/25 | 539,400 |
USD | 347,670 | CAD | 500,000 | HSBC Bank USA NA | 4/10/25 | 50 |
USD | 6,681,058 | GBP | 5,160,000 | HSBC Bank USA NA | 6/27/25 | 16,136 |
NGN | 26,028,100,000 | USD | 16,431,881 | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | 6/25/25 | (38,147) |
TRY | 128,000,000 | USD | 2,694,737 | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | 1/9/26 | (169,498) |
USD | 17,835,637 | INR | 1,555,000,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | 6/25/25 | (244,882) |
USD | 77,587,940 | EUR | 70,900,000 | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | 6/26/25 | 547,512 |
USD | 13,483,085 | IDR | 223,950,000,000 | Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC | 6/25/25 | 95,352 |
TOTAL FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | $(409,961) |
Number of Contracts Long |
Description | Expiration Date |
Notional Amount |
Market Value |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
26 | U.S. 2 Year Note (CBT) | 6/30/25 | $5,388,360 | $5,386,469 | $(1,891) |
6,413 | U.S. 5 Year Note (CBT) | 6/30/25 | 685,426,301 | 693,606,031 | 8,179,730 |
1,372 | U.S. 10 Year Note (CBT) | 6/18/25 | 150,968,781 | 152,592,125 | 1,623,344 |
1,297 | U.S. 10 Year Ultra Bond (CBT) | 6/18/25 | 146,506,813 | 148,020,125 | 1,513,312 |
360 | U.S. Long Bond (CBT) | 6/18/25 | 41,797,982 | 42,221,250 | 423,268 |
785 | U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) | 6/18/25 | 95,183,764 | 95,966,250 | 782,486 |
$1,125,272,001 | $1,137,792,250 | $12,520,249 |
Number of Contracts Short |
Description | Expiration Date |
Notional Amount |
Market Value |
Unrealized Appreciation |
650 | Euro-Bund | 6/6/25 | $(92,949,972) | $(90,547,521) | $2,402,451 |
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | $1,032,322,029 | $1,047,244,729 | $14,922,700 | ||
CBT | Chicago Board of Trade. |
Notional Amount ($)(1) |
Reference Obligation/Index |
Pay/ Receive(2) |
Annual Fixed Rate |
Expiration Date |
Premiums (Received) |
Unrealized (Depreciation) |
Market Value | |
2,295,762 | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | Pay | 1.00% | 6/20/29 | $(43,501) | $(13,425) | $(56,926) | |
422,400,000 | Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 44 | Pay | 5.00% | 6/20/30 | (21,107,649) | (1,435,783) | (22,543,432) | |
TOTAL CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP CONTRACTS – BUY PROTECTION |
$(21,151,150) | $(1,449,208) | $(22,600,358) |
(1) | The notional amount is the maximum amount that a seller of credit protection would be obligated to pay upon occurrence of a credit event. |
(2) | Pays quarterly. |
AUD — Australia Dollar |
BRL — Brazil Real |
CAD — Canada Dollar |
CLP — Chile Peso |
EGP — Egypt Pound |
EUR — Euro |
GBP — Great British Pound |
IDR — Indonesian Rupiah |
INR — Indian Rupee |
KZT — Kazakhstan Tenge |
MXN — Mexican Peso |
NGN — Nigeria Naira |
TRY — Turkish Lira |
USD — United States Dollar |
UYU — Uruguay Peso |
ZAR — South Africa Rand |
Purchases | Sales | |
Long-Term U.S. Government Securities | $120,621,680 | $— |
Other Long-Term Securities | $870,043,453 | $935,763,151 |
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $75,021,288 |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (288,524,345) |
Net unrealized depreciation | $(213,503,057) |
Level 1 | – | unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 | – | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 3 | – | significant unobservable inputs (including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests | $— | $25,653,318 | $— | $25,653,318 |
Common Stocks | ||||
Communications Equipment | — | 283,263 | — | 283,263 |
Paper & Forest Products | — | — | 0* | 0* |
Passenger Airlines | — | 2,557,426 | — | 2,557,426 |
All Other Common Stocks | 1,493 | — | — | 1,493 |
Asset Backed Securities | — | 354,675,776 | 296,250 | 354,972,026 |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | 286,687,792 | — | 286,687,792 |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 196,124,860 | 0* | 196,124,860 |
Convertible Corporate Bonds | — | 10,881,598 | — | 10,881,598 |
Corporate Bonds | ||||
Banks | — | 322,382,284 | 0* | 322,382,284 |
Pharmaceuticals | — | 31,124,121 | 0* | 31,124,121 |
All Other Corporate Bonds | — | 1,188,085,591 | — | 1,188,085,591 |
Insurance-Linked Securities | ||||
Collateralized Reinsurance | ||||
Earthquakes – California | — | — | 1,043,078 | 1,043,078 |
Multiperil – Massachusetts | — | — | 366,768 | 366,768 |
Multiperil – U.S. | — | — | 10,905,175 | 10,905,175 |
Multiperil – Worldwide | — | — | 8,157,838 | 8,157,838 |
Windstorm – North Carolina | — | — | 35,850 | 35,850 |
Windstorm – U.S. Regional | — | — | 38,488 | 38,488 |
Reinsurance Sidecars | ||||
Multiperil – U.S. | — | — | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Multiperil – Worldwide | — | — | 34,893,909 | 34,893,909 |
All Other Insurance-Linked Securities | — | 70,356,445 | — | 70,356,445 |
Foreign Government Bonds | — | 123,602,603 | — | 123,602,603 |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | — | 743,078,032 | — | 743,078,032 |
Repurchase Agreements | — | 94,000,000 | — | 94,000,000 |
Foreign Treasury Obligations | — | 1,323,082 | — | 1,323,082 |
Open-End Fund | 29,094,726 | — | — | 29,094,726 |
Total Investments in Securities | $29,096,219 | $3,450,816,191 | $55,740,056 | $3,535,652,466 |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
Liabilities | ||||
TBA Sales Commitments | $— | $(93,093,405) | $— | $(93,093,405) |
Total Liabilities | $— | $(93,093,405) | $— | $(93,093,405) |
Other Financial Instruments | ||||
Net unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $— | $(409,961) | $— | $(409,961) |
Net unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 14,922,700 | — | — | 14,922,700 |
Centrally cleared swap contracts^ | — | (1,449,208) | — | (1,449,208) |
Total Other Financial Instruments | $14,922,700 | $(1,859,169) | $— | $13,063,531 |
* | Securities valued at $0. |
^ | Reflects the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the instruments. |
Common Stocks |
Asset Backed Securities |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities |
Corporate Bonds |
Insurance- Linked Securities |
Total | |
Balance as of 9/30/24 | $108,947 | $345,000 | $—** | $1 | $77,733,723 | $78,187,671 |
Realized gain (loss)(1) | — | — | — | — | (2,313,791) | (2,313,791) |
Changed in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(2) | 174,316 | (103,331) | — | (180,987) | (4,527,072) | (4,637,074) |
Amortization Premium/Discount | — | 54,581 | — | — | (20,730,656) | (20,676,075) |
Purchases | — | — | — | — | 26,911,229 | 26,911.229 |
Sales | — | — | — | — | (21,629,627) | (21,629,627) |
Transfers in to Level 3* | — | — | — | 180,986 | — | 180,986 |
Transfers out of Level 3* | (283,263) | — | — | — | — | (283,263) |
Balance as of 3/31/25 | $— | $296,250 | $—** | $—** | $55,443,806 | $55,740,056 |
(1) | Realized gain (loss) on these securities is included in the realized gain (loss) from investments on the Statement of Operations. | ||
(2) | Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on these securities is included in the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments on the Statement of Operations. |
* | Transfers are calculated on the beginning of period values. During the six months ended March 31, 2025 investments having aggregate value of $108,947 were transferred out of Level 3 to Level 2, as there were significant observable inputs available to determine their value. Security valued at $0 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3, due to valuing the security using unobservable inputs. There were no other transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3. | ||
** | Securities valued at $0. | ||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Level 3 investments still held and considered Level 3 at March 31, 2025: | $(3,632,580) |
ASSETS: | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $3,658,558,589) | $3,535,652,466 |
Cash | 5,378,545 |
Foreign currencies, at value (cost $32,090,043) | 31,008,805 |
Forwards collateral | 1,240,000 |
Futures collateral | 25,062,952 |
Swaps collateral | 42,430,332 |
Collateral due from broker for TBA sales commitments | 574,000 |
Variation margin for futures contracts | 343,242 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,173,762 |
Receivables — | |
Investment securities sold | 130,707,543 |
Fund shares sold | 4,489,406 |
Dividends | 86,265 |
Interest | 35,315,560 |
Due from the Adviser | 267,840 |
Other assets | 139,274 |
Total assets | $3,814,869,992 |
LIABILITIES: | |
Due to broker for futures | $343,242 |
Payables — | |
Investment securities purchased | 295,364,251 |
Fund shares repurchased | 7,378,331 |
Distributions | 2,945,659 |
Trustees’ fees | 5,426 |
Interest expense | 192,007 |
TBA sales commitments, at value (net proceeds received $93,081,816) | 93,093,405 |
Swap contracts, at value (net premiums received $21,151,150) | 22,600,358 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,583,723 |
Reserve for repatriation taxes | 137,886 |
Management fees | 628,933 |
Administrative expenses | 96,554 |
Distribution fees | 62,159 |
Accrued expenses | 948,430 |
Total liabilities | $426,380,364 |
NET ASSETS: | |
Paid-in capital | $3,912,498,425 |
Distributable earnings (loss) | (524,008,797) |
Net assets | $3,388,489,628 |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | |
No par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | |
Class A* (based on $508,864,673/53,030,762 shares) | $9.60 |
Class C* (based on $35,948,588/3,832,385 shares) | $9.38 |
Class K* (based on $581,701,953/60,510,407 shares) | $9.61 |
Class R* (based on $52,442,034/5,365,653 shares) | $9.77 |
Class Y* (based on $2,209,532,380/230,104,393 shares) | $9.60 |
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE: | |
Class A (based on $9.60 net asset value per share/100%-4.50% maximum sales charge) | $10.05 |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||
Interest from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld $746,024) | $103,753,622 | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld $4) | 10,104,222 | |
Total Investment Income | $113,857,844 | |
EXPENSES: | ||
Management fees | $9,486,803 | |
Administrative expenses | 393,314 | |
Transfer agent fees | ||
Class A* | 497,785 | |
Class C* | 15,740 | |
Class K* | 1,161 | |
Class R* | 66,606 | |
Class Y* | 1,173,639 | |
Distribution fees | ||
Class A* | 651,009 | |
Class C* | 191,140 | |
Class R* | 132,061 | |
Shareholder communications expense | 137,975 | |
Custodian fees | 41,700 | |
Registration fees | 109,719 | |
Professional fees | 144,732 | |
Printing expense | 31,321 | |
Officers’ and Trustees’ fees | 88,560 | |
Insurance expense | 29,740 | |
Miscellaneous | 93,484 | |
Total expenses | $13,286,489 | |
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed by the Adviser | (694,359) | |
Net expenses | $12,592,130 | |
Net investment income | $101,265,714 | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $(22,602,499) | |
TBA sales commitments | 931,039 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 3,392,783 | |
Futures contracts | (49,855,918) | |
Swap contracts | 606,471 | |
Written options | 3,061,858 | |
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (1,164,538) | $(65,630,804) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax of $(33,311)) | $(26,372,182) | |
TBA sales commitments | (219,675) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (4,659,184) | |
Futures contracts | 17,247,381 | |
Swap contracts | (624,102) |
Written options | (2,067,233) | |
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (372,706) | (17,067,701) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | $(82,698,505) | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $18,567,209 |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $101,265,714 | $185,867,318 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (65,630,804) | (102,879,425) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (17,067,701) | 383,594,768 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $18,567,209 | $466,582,661 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||
Class A* ($0.30 and $0.39 per share, respectively) | $(16,176,870) | $(22,909,942) |
Class C* ($0.26 and $0.32 per share, respectively) | (1,072,303) | (1,571,812) |
Class K* ($0.32 and $0.43 per share, respectively) | (18,473,029) | (21,287,716) |
Class R* ($0.29 and $0.37 per share, respectively) | (1,558,017) | (2,109,627) |
Class Y* ($0.31 and $0.42 per share, respectively) | (72,047,547) | (94,668,165) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(109,327,766) | $(142,547,262) |
FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | ||
Net proceeds from sales of shares | $420,053,226 | $878,898,668 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 86,649,240 | 115,019,355 |
Cost of shares repurchased | (499,065,898) | (1,047,948,995) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Fund share transactions | $7,636,568 | $(54,030,972) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | $(83,123,989) | $270,004,427 |
NET ASSETS: | ||
Beginning of period | $3,471,613,617 | $3,201,609,190 |
End of period | $3,388,489,628 | $3,471,613,617 |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Shares (unaudited) |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Amount (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Shares |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Amount | |
Class A* | ||||
Shares sold | 3,474,303 | $33,204,803 | 6,728,994 | $62,794,554 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,425,916 | 13,557,190 | 2,033,766 | 19,051,228 |
Less shares repurchased | (8,246,567) | (78,443,068) | (16,336,878) | (151,958,100) |
Net decrease | (3,346,348) | $(31,681,075) | (7,574,118) | $(70,112,318) |
Class C* | ||||
Shares sold | 318,043 | $2,971,158 | 500,676 | $4,608,133 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 103,340 | 960,027 | 154,273 | 1,411,735 |
Less shares repurchased | (975,231) | (9,095,278) | (2,056,917) | (18,724,685) |
Net decrease | (553,848) | $(5,164,093) | (1,401,968) | $(12,704,817) |
Class K* | ||||
Shares sold | 9,941,322 | $95,188,627 | 23,591,608 | $225,070,705 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,491,776 | 14,219,089 | 1,979,109 | 18,590,215 |
Less shares repurchased | (7,460,168) | (71,364,426) | (16,880,833) | (157,522,128) |
Net increase | 3,972,930 | $38,043,290 | 8,689,884 | $86,138,792 |
Class R* | ||||
Shares sold | 312,017 | $3,036,200 | 802,804 | $7,630,824 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 160,439 | 1,553,876 | 220,555 | 2,105,003 |
Less shares repurchased | (624,105) | (6,066,907) | (1,547,398) | (14,705,104) |
Net decrease | (151,649) | $(1,476,831) | (524,039) | $(4,969,277) |
Class Y* | ||||
Shares sold | 29,900,285 | $285,652,438 | 61,661,708 | $578,794,452 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5,919,696 | 56,359,058 | 7,875,358 | 73,861,174 |
Less shares repurchased | (34,982,771) | (334,096,219) | (75,916,104) | (705,038,978) |
Net increase (decrease) |
837,210 | $7,915,277 | (6,379,038) | $(52,383,352) |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
Year Ended 9/30/21 |
Year Ended 9/30/20 | |
Class A* | ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.85 | $8.91 | $9.05 | $11.38 | $10.91 | $10.89 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | ||||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.27 | $0.51 | $0.45 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.38 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.22) | 0.82 | (0.27) | (1.86) | 0.52 | (0.02) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.05 | $1.33 | $0.18 | $(1.51) | $0.87 | $0.36 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||||||
Net investment income | $(0.30) | $(0.39) | $(0.32) | $(0.12) | $(0.40) | $(0.34) |
Net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.53) | — | — |
Tax return of capital | — | — | — | (0.17) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.30) | $(0.39) | $(0.32) | $(0.82) | $(0.40) | $(0.34) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.25) | $0.94 | $(0.14) | $(2.33) | $0.47 | $0.02 |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.60 | $9.85 | $8.91 | $9.05 | $11.38 | $10.91 |
Total return (b) | 0.53%(c) | 15.18% | 1.91%(d) | (14.12)% | 8.04% | 3.44% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.04%(e) | 1.07% | 1.06% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 5.73%(e) | 5.45% | 4.91% | 3.44% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 29%(c) | 63% | 51% | 56% | 67% | 69% |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $508,865 | $555,425 | $569,497 | $637,356 | $855,856 | $799,974 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | ||||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 1.07%(e) | 1.11% | 1.10% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 5.70%(e) | 5.41% | 4.87% | 3.42% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Fund’s total return includes a reimbursement by the Adviser. The impact on Class A’s total return was 0.11%. |
(e) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
Year Ended 9/30/21 |
Year Ended 9/30/20 | |
Class C* | ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.63 | $8.71 | $8.85 | $11.14 | $10.67 | $10.66 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | ||||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.24 | $0.44 | $0.38 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.23) | 0.80 | (0.27) | (1.82) | 0.51 | (0.02) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.01 | $1.24 | $0.11 | $(1.54) | $0.78 | $0.28 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||||||
Net investment income | $(0.26) | $(0.32) | $(0.25) | $(0.05) | $(0.31) | $(0.27) |
Net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.53) | — | — |
Tax return of capital | — | — | — | (0.17) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.26) | $(0.32) | $(0.25) | $(0.75) | $(0.31) | $(0.27) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.25) | $0.92 | $(0.14) | $(2.29) | $0.47 | $0.01 |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.38 | $9.63 | $8.71 | $8.85 | $11.14 | $10.67 |
Total return (b) | 0.17%(c) | 14.46% | 1.21%(d) | (14.69)% | 7.37% | 2.67% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.69%(e) | 1.69% | 1.70% | 1.66% | 1.73% | 1.73% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 5.08%(e) | 4.82% | 4.28% | 2.77% | 2.49% | 2.89% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 29%(c) | 63% | 51% | 56% | 67% | 69% |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $35,949 | $42,253 | $50,394 | $73,112 | $112,804 | $185,623 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | ||||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 1.72%(e) | 1.73% | 1.74% | 1.68% | 1.73% | 1.73% |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 5.05%(e) | 4.78% | 4.24% | 2.75% | 2.49% | 2.89% |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Fund’s total return includes a reimbursement by the Adviser. The impact on Class C’s total return was 0.11%. |
(e) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
Year Ended 9/30/21 |
Year Ended 9/30/20 | |
Class K* | ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.87 | $8.92 | $9.07 | $11.40 | $10.92 | $10.92 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | ||||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.30 | $0.56 | $0.49 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.43 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.24) | 0.82 | (0.28) | (1.87) | 0.53 | (0.04) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.06 | $1.38 | $0.21 | $(1.47) | $0.93 | $0.39 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||||||
Net investment income | $(0.32) | $(0.43) | $(0.36) | $(0.16) | $(0.45) | $(0.39) |
Net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.53) | — | — |
Tax return of capital | — | — | — | (0.17) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.32) | $(0.43) | $(0.36) | $(0.86) | $(0.45) | $(0.39) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.26) | $0.95 | $(0.15) | $(2.33) | $0.48 | $— |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.61 | $9.87 | $8.92 | $9.07 | $11.40 | $10.92 |
Total return (b) | 0.67%(c) | 15.82% | 2.28%(d) | (13.73)% | 8.58% | 3.73% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.59%(e) | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.63% | 0.62% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 6.20%(e) | 5.93% | 5.38% | 3.88% | 3.55% | 4.02% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 29%(c) | 63% | 51% | 56% | 67% | 69% |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $581,702 | $558,073 | $426,933 | $403,112 | $465,149 | $414,610 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | ||||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 0.62%(e) | 0.63% | 0.64% | 0.61% | 0.63% | 0.62% |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 6.17%(e) | 5.89% | 5.33% | 3.86% | 3.55% | 4.02% |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Fund’s total return includes a reimbursement by the Adviser. The impact on Class K’s total return was less than 0.005%. |
(e) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
Year Ended 9/30/21 |
Year Ended 9/30/20 | |
Class R* | ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.03 | $9.07 | $9.21 | $11.58 | $11.09 | $11.08 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | ||||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.26 | $0.49 | $0.43 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.35 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.23) | 0.84 | (0.28) | (1.90) | 0.52 | (0.03) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.03 | $1.33 | $0.15 | $(1.58) | $0.85 | $0.32 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||||||
Net investment income | $(0.29) | $(0.37) | $(0.29) | $(0.09) | $(0.36) | $(0.31) |
Net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.53) | — | — |
Tax return of capital | — | — | — | (0.17) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.29) | $(0.37) | $(0.29) | $(0.79) | $(0.36) | $(0.31) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.26) | $0.96 | $(0.14) | $(2.37) | $0.49 | $0.01 |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.77 | $10.03 | $9.07 | $9.21 | $11.58 | $11.09 |
Total return (b) | 0.32%(c) | 14.90% | 1.60%(d) | (14.46)% | 7.77% | 3.03% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.35%(e) | 1.34% | 1.35% | 1.34% | 1.37% | 1.40% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 5.43%(e) | 5.18% | 4.62% | 3.09% | 2.83% | 3.23% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 29%(c) | 63% | 51% | 56% | 67% | 69% |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $52,442 | $55,365 | $54,791 | $62,624 | $94,136 | $103,585 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | ||||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 1.38%(e) | 1.37% | 1.39% | 1.36% | 1.37% | 1.40% |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 5.40%(e) | 5.15% | 4.58% | 3.07% | 2.83% | 3.23% |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Fund’s total return includes a reimbursement by the Adviser. The impact on Class R’s total return was less than 0.005%. |
(e) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
Year Ended 9/30/21 |
Year Ended 9/30/20 | |
Class Y* | ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.86 | $8.91 | $9.05 | $11.38 | $10.91 | $10.90 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | ||||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.29 | $0.55 | $0.48 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.42 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.24) | 0.82 | (0.27) | (1.87) | 0.51 | (0.03) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.05 | $1.37 | $0.21 | $(1.48) | $0.90 | $0.39 |
Distributions to shareholders: | ||||||
Net investment income | $(0.31) | $(0.42) | $(0.35) | $(0.15) | $(0.43) | $(0.38) |
Net realized gain | — | — | — | (0.53) | — | — |
Tax return of capital | — | — | — | (0.17) | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.31) | $(0.42) | $(0.35) | $(0.85) | $(0.43) | $(0.38) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.26) | $0.95 | $(0.14) | $(2.33) | $0.47 | $0.01 |
Net asset value, end of period | $9.60 | $9.86 | $8.91 | $9.05 | $11.38 | $10.91 |
Total return (b) | 0.62%(c) | 15.72% | 2.28%(d) | (13.85)% | 8.37% | 3.71% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.69%(e) | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.74% | 0.74% |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 6.09%(e) | 5.83% | 5.28% | 3.77% | 3.44% | 3.91% |
Portfolio turnover rate | 29%(c) | 63% | 51% | 56% | 67% | 69% |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $2,209,532 | $2,260,498 | $2,099,995 | $2,579,954 | $3,204,878 | $2,896,168 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | ||||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 0.74%(e) | 0.73% | 0.74% | 0.71% | 0.74% | 0.74% |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 6.04%(e) | 5.79% | 5.23% | 3.75% | 3.44% | 3.91% |
* | Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Fund’s total return includes a reimbursement by the Adviser. The impact on Class Y’s total return was less than 0.005%. |
(e) | Annualized. |
A. | Security Valuation |
The net asset value of the Fund is computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. | |
Fixed income securities are valued by using prices supplied by independent pricing services, which consider such factors as market prices, market events, quotations from one or more brokers, Treasury spreads, yields, maturities and ratings, or may use a pricing matrix or other fair value methods or techniques to provide an estimated value of the security or instrument. A pricing matrix is a means of valuing a debt security on the basis of current market prices for other debt securities, historical trading patterns in the market for fixed income securities and/or other factors. Non-U.S. debt securities that are listed on an exchange will be valued at the bid price obtained from an independent third party pricing service. When independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices, or when prices or market quotations are considered to be unreliable, the value of that security may be determined using quotations from one or more broker-dealers. | |
Loan interests are valued at the mean between the last available bid and asked prices from one or more brokers or dealers as obtained from Loan Pricing Corporation, an independent third party pricing service. If price information is not available from Loan Pricing Corporation, or if the price information is deemed to be unreliable, price information will be obtained from an alternative loan interest pricing service. If no reliable price quotes are available from either the primary or alternative pricing service, broker quotes will be solicited. | |
Event-linked bonds are valued at the bid price obtained from an independent third party pricing service. Other insurance-linked securities (including reinsurance sidecars, collateralized reinsurance and industry loss warranties) may be valued at the bid price obtained from an independent pricing service, or through a third party using a pricing matrix, insurance industry valuation models, or other fair value methods or techniques to provide an estimated value of the instrument. | |
Equity securities that have traded on an exchange are valued by using the last sale price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Equity securities that have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for which sale prices are not available, generally are valued using the mean between the last bid and asked prices or, if both last bid and asked prices are not available, at the last quoted bid price. Last sale and bid and asked prices are provided by independent third party pricing services. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, |
prices are typically determined by independent third party pricing services using a variety of techniques and methods. | |
The value of foreign securities is translated into U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rate quotations supplied by a third party pricing source. Trading in non-U.S. equity securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund’s shares are determined as of such times. The Adviser may use a fair value model developed by an independent pricing service to value non-U.S. equity securities. | |
Options contracts are generally valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices on the principal exchange where they are traded. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options and options on swaps (“swaptions”) are valued using prices supplied by independent pricing services, which consider such factors as market prices, market events, quotations from one or more brokers, Treasury spreads, yields, maturities and ratings, or may use a pricing matrix or other fair value methods or techniques to provide an estimated value of the security or instrument. | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued daily using the foreign exchange rate or, for longer term forward contract positions, the spot currency rate and the forward points on a daily basis, in each case provided by a third party pricing service. Contracts whose forward settlement date falls between two quoted days are valued by interpolation. | |
Futures contracts are generally valued at the closing settlement price established by the exchange on which they are traded. | |
Swap contracts, including interest rate swaps, caps and floors (other than centrally cleared swap contracts), are valued at the dealer quotations obtained from reputable International Swap Dealers Association members. Centrally cleared swaps are valued at the daily settlement price provided by the central clearing counterparty. | |
Shares of open-end registered investment companies (including money market mutual funds) are valued at such funds’ net asset value. | |
Securities or loan interests for which independent pricing services or broker-dealers are unable to supply prices or for which market prices and/or quotations are not readily available or are considered to be unreliable are valued by a fair valuation team comprised of certain personnel of the Adviser. The Adviser is designated as the valuation designee for the Fund pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. The |
Adviser’s fair valuation team is responsible for monitoring developments that may impact fair valued securities. | |
Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a security may include credit ratings, the financial condition of the company, current market conditions and comparable securities. The Adviser may use fair value methods if it is determined that a significant event has occurred after the close of the exchange or market on which the security trades and prior to the determination of the Fund’s net asset value. Examples of a significant event might include political or economic news, corporate restructurings, natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading halts. Thus, the valuation of the Fund’s securities may differ significantly from exchange prices, and such differences could be material. | |
Repurchase agreements are valued at par. Cash may include overnight time deposits at approved financial institutions. | |
B. | Investment Income and Transactions |
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the exercise of reasonable diligence. | |
Interest income, including interest on income-bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend and interest income are reported net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country rates and net of income accrued on defaulted securities. | |
Interest and dividend income payable by delivery of additional shares is reclassified as PIK (payment-in-kind) income upon receipt and is included in interest and dividend income, respectively. | |
Principal amounts of mortgage-backed securities are adjusted for monthly paydowns. Premiums and discounts related to certain mortgage-backed securities are amortized or accreted in proportion to the monthly paydowns. All discounts/premiums on purchase prices of debt securities are accreted/amortized for financial reporting purposes over the life of the respective securities, and such accretion/amortization is included in interest income. | |
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. |
C. | Foreign Currency Translation |
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. | |
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any, represent, among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually received. Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not segregated on the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in the market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. | |
D. | Federal Income Taxes |
It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund did not accrue any interest or penalties with respect to uncertain tax positions, which, if applicable, would be recorded as an income tax expense on the Statement of Operations. Tax returns filed within the prior three years remain subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities. | |
In determining the daily net asset value, the Fund estimates the reserve for such taxes, if any, associated with investments in certain countries. The estimated reserve for the capital gains is based on the net unrealized appreciation on certain portfolio securities, the holding period of such securities and the related tax rates, tax loss carryforward (if applicable) and other such factors. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund had accrued $137,886 in reserve for repatriation taxes related to capital gains. | |
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary over distributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character, but are not adjusted for temporary differences. |
A portion of the dividend income recorded by the Fund is from distributions by publicly traded real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and such distributions for tax purposes may also consist of capital gains and return of capital. The actual return of capital and capital gains portions of such distributions will be determined by formal notifications from the REITs subsequent to the calendar year-end. Distributions received from the REITs that are determined to be a return of capital are recorded by the Fund as a reduction of the cost basis of the securities held and those determined to be capital gain are reflected as such on the Statement of Operations. | |
The tax character of current year distributions payable will be determined at the end of the current taxable year. The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2024 was as follows: |
2024 | |
Distributions paid from: | |
Ordinary income | $142,547,262 |
Total | $142,547,262 |
2024 | |
Distributable earnings/(losses): | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $25,449,397 |
Capital loss carryforward | (353,347,863) |
Other book/tax temporary differences | (2,745,680) |
Net unrealized depreciation | (102,604,094) |
Total | $(433,248,240) |
E. | Fund Shares |
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date. The Amundi Distributors US, Inc., the Predecessor Fund’s distributor, earned $9,686 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares during the six months ended March 31, 2025. |
F. | Class Allocations |
Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on its respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the day. | |
Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net asset value attributable to Class A, Class C and Class R shares of the Fund, respectively (see Note 5). Class K and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund did not pay distribution fees. All expenses and fees paid to the Fund’s transfer agent for its services are allocated among the classes of shares based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses (see Note 4). | |
The Fund declares as daily dividends substantially all of its net investment income. All dividends are paid on a monthly basis. Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, may be declared with the daily dividends. Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner and at the same time, except that net investment income dividends to Class A, Class C, Class R6, Class R and Class Y shares can reflect different transfer agent and distribution expense rates. | |
G. | Risks |
The value of securities held by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic, political or regulatory conditions, recessions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, inflation, changes in interest rates, armed conflict such as between Russia and Ukraine or in the Middle East, sanctions against Russia, other nations or individuals or companies and possible countermeasures, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In the past several years, financial markets have experienced increased volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity and heightened uncertainty. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen or spread. Inflation and interest rates may increase. These circumstances could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. | |
Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced or may experience particularly large losses. Periods of extreme volatility in the financial markets, reduced liquidity of many instruments, increased government debt, inflation, and disruptions to supply chains, consumer |
demand and employee availability, may continue for some time. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value. Other securities or markets could be similarly affected by past or future political, geopolitical or other events or conditions. | |
Governments and central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, may not be known for some time. | |
The U.S. and other countries are periodically involved in disputes over trade and other matters, which may result in tariffs, investment restrictions and adverse impacts on affected companies and securities. For example, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade barriers on Chinese exports, has restricted sales of certain categories of goods to China, and has established barriers to investments in China. Trade disputes may adversely affect the economies of the U.S. and its trading partners, as well as companies directly or indirectly affected and financial markets generally. If the political climate between the U.S. and China does not improve or continues to deteriorate, if China enters into military conflict with Taiwan, the Philippines or another neighbor, or if other geopolitical conflicts develop or get worse, economies, markets and individual securities may be severely affected both regionally and globally, and the value of the Fund’s assets may go down. | |
At times, the Fund’s investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more susceptible to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries and sectors. | |
The Fund may invest in mortgage-related and asset-backed securities. The value of mortgage-related and asset-backed securities will be influenced by factors affecting the assets underlying such securities. As a result, during periods of declining asset value, difficult or frozen credit markets, swings in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid. Mortgage-backed securities tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rate than other types of debt securities. These securities are also subject to prepayment and extension risks. Some of these securities may receive little or no collateral protection from the underlying assets and are thus subject to the risk of default. The risk of such defaults is |
generally higher in the case of mortgage-backed investments offered by non-governmental issuers and those that include so-called “sub-prime” mortgages. The structure of some of these securities may be complex and there may be less available information than for other types of debt securities. Upon the occurrence of certain triggering events or defaults, the Fund may become the holder of underlying assets at a time when those assets may be difficult to sell or may be sold only at a loss. | |
The Fund may invest in credit risk transfer securities. Credit risk transfer securities are unguaranteed and unsecured debt securities issued by government sponsored enterprises and therefore are not directly linked to or backed by the underlying mortgage loans. As a result, in the event that a government sponsored enterprise fails to pay principal or interest on its credit risk transfer securities or goes through a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding, holders of such credit risk transfer securities have no direct recourse to the underlying mortgage loans and will generally receive recovery on par with other unsecured note holders in such a scenario. The risks associated with an investment in credit risk transfer securities are different than the risks associated with an investment in mortgage-backed securities issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, or other government sponsored enterprise or issued by a private issuer, because some or all of the mortgage default or credit risk associated with the underlying mortgage loans is transferred to investors. As a result, investors in these securities could lose some or all of their investment in these securities if the underlying mortgage loans default. | |
The Fund invests in below-investment-grade (high-yield) debt securities and preferred stocks. Some of these high-yield securities may be convertible into equity securities of the issuer. Debt securities rated below-investment-grade are commonly referred to as “junk bonds” and are considered speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. These securities involve greater risk of loss, are subject to greater price volatility, and may be less liquid and more difficult to value, especially during periods of economic uncertainty or change, than higher rated debt securities. | |
The market prices of the Fund’s fixed income securities may fluctuate significantly when interest rates change. The value of your investment will generally go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities. For example, if interest rates increase by 1%, the value of a Fund’s portfolio with a portfolio duration of ten years would be expected to decrease by 10%, all other things being equal. A general rise in interest rates could adversely affect the price and liquidity of fixed income |
securities. The maturity of a security may be significantly longer than its effective duration. A security’s maturity and other features may be more relevant than its effective duration in determining the security’s sensitivity to other factors affecting the issuer or markets generally, such as changes in credit quality or in the yield premium that the market may establish for certain types of securities (sometimes called “credit spread”). In general, the longer its maturity the more a security may be susceptible to these factors. When the credit spread for a fixed income security goes up, or “widens”, the value of the security will generally go down. | |
If an issuer or guarantor of a security held by the Fund or a counterparty to a financial contract with the Fund defaults on its obligation to pay principal and/or interest, has its credit rating downgraded or is perceived to be less creditworthy, or the credit quality or value of any underlying assets declines, the value of your investment will typically decline. Changes in actual or perceived creditworthiness may occur quickly. The Fund could be delayed or hindered in its enforcement of rights against an issuer, guarantor or counterparty. | |
The Fund’s investments in foreign markets and countries with limited developing markets may subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk than investments in a developed market. These risks include disruptive political or economic conditions, military conflicts and sanctions, terrorism, sustained economic downturns, financial instability, less liquid trading markets, extreme price volatility, currency risks, reduction of government or central bank support, inadequate accounting standards, tariffs, tax disputes or other tax burdens, nationalization or expropriation of assets and the imposition of adverse governmental laws, arbitrary application of laws and regulations or lack of rule of law and investment and repatriation restrictions. Lack of information and less market regulation also may affect the value of these securities. Withholding and other non-U.S. taxes may decrease the Fund’s return. Non-U.S. issuers may be located in parts of the world that have historically been prone to natural disasters. Investing in depositary receipts is subject to many of the same risks as investing directly in non-U.S. issuers. Depositary receipts may involve higher expenses and may trade at a discount (or premium) to the underlying security. | |
Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus and certain companies and individuals. Since then, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value, and many other issuers, securities and markets have |
been adversely affected. The United States and other countries may impose sanctions on other countries, companies and individuals in light of Russia’s military invasion. The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant impact on the value and liquidity of certain Fund investments, on Fund performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, particularly with respect to securities and commodities, such as oil, natural gas and food commodities, as well as other sectors with exposure to Russian issuers or issuers in other countries affected by the invasion, and are likely to have collateral impacts on market sectors globally. | |
The Fund’s investments, payment obligations and financing terms may be based on floating rates, such as LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) or SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate). ICE Benchmark Administration, the administrator of LIBOR, has ceased publication of most LIBOR settings on a representative basis. Actions by regulators have resulted in the establishment of alternative reference rates to LIBOR in most major currencies. In the U.S., a common benchmark replacement is based on the SOFR published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, including certain spread adjustments and benchmark replacement conforming changes, although other benchmark replacements (without or without spread adjustments) may be used in certain transactions. The impact of the transition from LIBOR on the Fund’s transactions and financial markets generally cannot yet be determined. The transition away from LIBOR may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments that have relied on LIBOR and may adversely affect the Fund’s performance. | |
With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Fund is susceptible to operational, information security and related risks. While the Adviser has established business continuity plans in the event of, and risk management systems to prevent, limit or mitigate, such cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including the possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Furthermore, the Fund cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers to the Fund such as the Fund’s custodian and accounting agent, and the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, many beneficial owners of Fund shares hold them through accounts at broker-dealers, retirement platforms and other financial market participants over which neither the Fund nor the Adviser exercises control. Each of these may in turn rely on service providers to |
them, which are also subject to the risk of cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity failures or breaches at the Adviser or the Fund’s service providers or intermediaries have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, impediments to trading, the inability of Fund shareholders to effect share purchases, redemptions or exchanges or receive distributions, loss of or unauthorized access to private shareholder information and violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, or additional compliance costs. Such costs and losses may not be covered under any insurance. In addition, maintaining vigilance against cyber-attacks may involve substantial costs over time, and system enhancements may themselves be subject to cyber-attacks. | |
The Fund’s prospectus contains unaudited information regarding the Fund’s principal risks. Please refer to that document when considering the Fund’s principal risks. | |
H. | Restricted Securities |
Restricted Securities are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Restricted securities generally are resold in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. | |
Disposal of restricted investments may involve negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult to achieve. Restricted investments held by the Fund at March 31, 2025 are listed in the Schedule of Investments. | |
I. | Insurance-Linked Securities (“ILS”) |
The Fund invests in ILS. The Fund could lose a portion or all of the principal it has invested in an ILS, and the right to additional interest or dividend payments with respect to the security, upon the occurrence of one or more trigger events, as defined within the terms of an insurance-linked security. Trigger events, generally, are hurricanes, earthquakes, or other natural events of a specific size or magnitude that occur in a designated geographic region during a specified time period, and/or that involve losses or other metrics that exceed a specific amount. There is no way to accurately predict whether a trigger event will occur, and accordingly, ILS carry significant risk. The Fund is entitled to receive principal, and interest and/or dividend payments so long as no trigger event occurs of the description and magnitude specified by the |
instrument. In addition to the specified trigger events, ILS may expose the Fund to other risks, including but not limited to issuer (credit) default, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations and adverse tax consequences. | |
The Fund’s investments in ILS may include event-linked bonds. ILS also may include special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) or similar instruments structured to comprise a portion of a reinsurer’s catastrophe-oriented business, known as quota share instruments (sometimes referred to as reinsurance sidecars), or to provide reinsurance relating to specific risks to insurance or reinsurance companies through a collateralized instrument, known as collateralized reinsurance. Structured reinsurance investments also may include industry loss warranties (“ILWs”). A traditional ILW takes the form of a bilateral reinsurance contract, but there are also products that take the form of derivatives, collateralized structures, or exchange-traded instruments. | |
Where the ILS are based on the performance of underlying reinsurance contracts, the Fund has limited transparency into the individual underlying contracts, and therefore must rely upon the risk assessment and sound underwriting practices of the issuer. Accordingly, it may be more difficult for the Fund’s investment adviser to fully evaluate the underlying risk profile of the Fund’s structured reinsurance investments, and therefore the Fund’s assets are placed at greater risk of loss than if the Fund’s investment adviser had more complete information. Structured reinsurance instruments generally will be considered illiquid securities by the Fund. These securities may be difficult to purchase, sell or unwind. Illiquid securities also may be difficult to value. If the Fund is forced to sell an illiquid asset, the Fund may be forced to sell at a loss. | |
J. | Repurchase Agreements |
Repurchase agreements are arrangements under which the Fund purchases securities from a broker-dealer or a bank, called the counterparty, upon the agreement of the counterparty to repurchase the securities from the Fund at a later date, and at a specific price, which is typically higher than the purchase price paid by the Fund. The securities purchased serve as the Fund’s collateral for the obligation of the counterparty to repurchase the securities. The value of the collateral, including accrued interest, is required to be equal to or in excess of the repurchase price. The collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping in the customer-only account of the Fund’s custodian or a sub-custodian of the Fund. The Adviser is responsible for determining that the value of the collateral remains at least equal to the repurchase price. In the event of a default by the counterparty, the Fund is entitled |
to sell the securities, but the Fund may not be able to sell them for the price at which they were purchased, thus causing a loss to the Fund. Additionally, if the counterparty becomes insolvent, there is some risk that the Fund will not have a right to the securities, or the immediate right to sell the securities. | |
Open repurchase agreements at March 31, 2025 are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. | |
K. | Purchased Options |
The Fund may purchase put and call options to seek to increase total return. Purchased call and put options entitle the Fund to buy and sell a specified number of shares or units of a particular security, currency or index at a specified price at a specific date or within a specific period of time. Upon the purchase of a call or put option, the premium paid by the Fund is included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment. All premiums are marked-to-market daily, and any unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Operations. As the purchaser of an index option, the Fund has the right to receive a cash payment equal to any depreciation in the value of the index below the strike price of the option (in the case of a put) or equal to any appreciation in the value of the index over the strike price of the option (in the case of a call) as of the valuation date of the option. Premiums paid for purchased call and put options which have expired are treated as realized losses on investments on the Statement of Operations. Upon the exercise or closing of a purchased put option, the premium is offset against the proceeds on the sale of the underlying security or financial instrument in order to determine the realized gain or loss on investments. Upon the exercise or closing of a purchased call option, the premium is added to the cost of the security or financial instrument. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium originally paid. | |
The average market value of purchased options contracts open during the six months ended March 31, 2025 was $663,083. There were no open purchased options contracts at March 31, 2025. | |
L. | Option Writing |
The Fund may write put and covered call options to seek to increase total return. When an option is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to purchase or sell the underlying security at a fixed price, upon the exercise of the option. When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as “Written options outstanding” on the Statement of Assets |
and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains from investments on the Statement of Operations. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain on the Statement of Operations, or, if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss on the Statement of Operations. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. The Fund as writer of an option bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. | |
The average market value of written options for the six months ended March 31, 2025 was $(331,541). There were no open written options contracts at March 31, 2025. | |
M. | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts |
The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“contracts”) for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. All contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable exchange rates, and any resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recorded in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund records realized gains and losses at the time a contract is offset by entry into a closing transaction or extinguished by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (see Note 8). | |
During the six months ended March 31, 2025, the Predecessor Fund had entered into various forward foreign currency exchange contracts that obligated the Fund to deliver or take delivery of currencies at specified future maturity dates. Alternatively, prior to the settlement date of a forward foreign currency exchange contract, the Fund may close out such contract by entering into an offsetting contract. | |
The average market value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts open during the six months ended March 31, 2025 was $159,285,003 and $140,333,651 for buys and sells, respectively. Open forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at March 31, 2025 are listed in the Schedule of Investments. |
N. | TBA Purchases and Sales Commitments |
The Fund may enter into to-be-announced (TBA) purchases or sales commitments (collectively, TBA transactions), pursuant to which it agrees to purchase or sell, respectively, mortgage-backed securities for a fixed unit price, with payment and delivery at a scheduled future date beyond the customary settlement period for such securities. With TBA transactions, the particular securities to be received or delivered by the Fund are not identified at the trade date; however, the securities must meet specified terms, including issuer, rate, and mortgage term, and be within industry-accepted “good delivery” standards. The Fund may enter into TBA transactions with the intention of taking possession of or relinquishing the underlying securities, may elect to extend the settlement by “rolling” the transaction, and/or may use TBA transactions to gain or reduce interim exposure to underlying securities. Until settlement, the Fund maintains liquid assets sufficient to settle its commitment to purchase a TBA or, in the case of a sale commitment, the Fund maintains an entitlement to the security to be sold. | |
To mitigate counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into agreements with TBA counterparties that provide for collateral and the right to offset amounts due to or from those counterparties under specified conditions. Subject to minimum transfer amounts, collateral requirements are determined and transfers made based on the net aggregate unrealized gain or loss on all TBA commitments with a particular counterparty. At any time, the Fund’s risk of loss from a particular counterparty related to its TBA commitments is the aggregate unrealized gain on appreciated TBAs in excess of unrealized loss on depreciated TBAs and collateral received, if any, from such counterparty. As of March 31, 2025, the amount of cash deposited with a broker as collateral is recorded as “Collateral due from broker for TBA sales commitments” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and totalled $574,000. No collateral was pledged by counterparties for TBAs. | |
O. | Futures Contracts |
The Fund may enter into futures transactions in order to attempt to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices and currency exchange rates or to seek to increase total return. Futures contracts are types of derivatives. | |
All futures contracts entered into by the Fund are traded on a futures exchange. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with a broker an amount of cash or securities equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the associated futures exchange. The amount of cash deposited with the broker as collateral at |
March 31, 2025 is recorded as “Futures collateral” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. | |
Subsequent payments for futures contracts (“variation margin”) are paid or received by the Fund, depending on the daily fluctuation in the value of the contracts, and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Cash received from or paid to the broker related to previous margin movement is held in a segregated account at the broker and is recorded as either “Due from broker for futures” or “Due to broker for futures” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, the Fund realizes a gain or loss equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract as well as any fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates where applicable. Futures contracts are subject to market risk, interest rate risk and currency exchange rate risk. Changes in value of the contracts may not directly correlate to the changes in value of the underlying securities. With futures, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. | |
The average notional values of long position and short position futures contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2025 were $1,217,609,782 and $126,427,794, respectively. Open futures contracts outstanding at March 31, 2025 are listed in the Schedule of Investments. | |
P. | Credit Default Swap Contracts |
A credit default swap is a contract between a buyer of protection and a seller of protection against a pre-defined credit event or an underlying reference obligation, which may be a single security or a basket or index of securities. The Fund may buy or sell credit default swap contracts to seek to increase the Fund’s income, or to attempt to hedge the risk of default on portfolio securities. A credit default swap index is used to hedge risk or take a position on a basket of credit entities or indices. | |
As a seller of protection, the Fund would be required to pay the notional (or other agreed-upon) value of the referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default by a U.S. or foreign corporate issuer of a debt obligation, which would likely result in a loss to the Fund. In return, the Fund would receive from the counterparty a periodic stream of payments during the term of the contract, provided that no event of default occurred. The maximum exposure of loss to the seller would be the notional value of the credit default swaps outstanding. If no default occurs, the Fund would keep the stream of payments and would have no payment obligation. The Fund may also buy credit default |
swap contracts in order to hedge against the risk of default of debt securities, in which case the Fund would function as the counterparty referenced above. | |
As a buyer of protection, the Fund makes an upfront or periodic payment to the protection seller in exchange for the right to receive a contingent payment. An upfront payment made by the Fund, as the protection buyer, is recorded within the “Swap contracts, at value” line item on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Periodic payments received or paid by the Fund are recorded as realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations. | |
Credit default swap contracts are marked-to-market daily using valuations supplied by independent sources, and the change in value, if any, is recorded within the “Swap contracts, at value” line item on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received or made as a result of a credit event or upon termination of the contract are recognized, net of the appropriate amount of the upfront payment, as realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations. | |
Credit default swap contracts involving the sale of protection may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the referenced debt instrument directly. Credit default swap contracts are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk. If the Fund is a protection buyer and no credit event occurs, it will lose its investment. If the Fund is a protection seller and a credit event occurs, the value of the referenced debt instrument received by the Fund, together with the periodic payments received, may be less than the amount the Fund pays to the protection buyer, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In addition, obligations under sell protection credit default swaps may be partially offset by net amounts received from settlement of buy protection credit default swaps entered into by the Fund for the same reference obligation with the same counterparty. | |
The Fund may invest in credit default swap index products (“CDX”). A CDX is a swap on an index of credit default swaps. CDXs allow an investor to manage credit risk or take a position on a basket of credit entities (such as credit default swaps or commercial mortgage-backed securities) in a more efficient manner than transacting in a single-name credit default swap. If a credit event occurs in one of the underlying companies, the protection is paid out via the delivery of the defaulted bond by the buyer of protection in return for a payment of notional value of the defaulted bond by the seller of protection or it may be settled through a cash settlement between the two parties. The underlying company is then removed from the index. If the Fund holds a |
long position in a CDX, the Fund would indirectly bear its proportionate share of any expenses paid by a CDX. A fund holding a long position in CDXs typically receives income from principal or interest paid on the underlying securities. By investing in CDXs, the Fund could be exposed to liquidity risk, counterparty risk, credit risk of the issuers of the underlying loan obligations and of the CDX markets, and operational risks. If there is a default by the CDX counterparty, the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. CDXs also bear the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty. | |
Certain swap contracts that are cleared through a central clearinghouse are referred to as centrally cleared swaps. All payments made or received by the Fund are pursuant to a centrally cleared swap contract with the central clearing party rather than the original counterparty. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap contract, the Fund is required to make an initial margin deposit, either in cash or in securities. The daily change in value on open centrally cleared contracts is recorded as “Variation margin for centrally cleared swap contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Cash received from or paid to the broker related to previous margin movement is held in a segregated account at the broker and is recorded as either “Due from broker for swaps” or “Due to broker for swaps” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of cash deposited with a broker as collateral at March 31, 2025 is recorded as “Swaps collateral” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. | |
The average notional value of credit default swap contracts buy protection open during the six months ended March 31, 2025 was $424,942,429. Open credit default swap contracts at March 31, 2025 are listed in the Schedule of Investments. |
Shareholder Communications: | |
Class A | $26,864 |
Class C | 2,562 |
Class K | 9,881 |
Class R | 2,054 |
Class Y | 96,614 |
Total | $137,975 |
Counterparty | Derivative Assets Subject to Master Netting Agreement |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-Cash Collateral Received(a) |
Cash Collateral Received(a) |
Net Amount of Derivative Assets(b) |
Bank of America NA | $58,921 | $(58,921) | $— | $— | $— |
Citibank NA | 177,693 | (177,693) | — | — | — |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 738,698 | (738,698) | — | — | — |
HSBC Bank USA NA | 555,586 | — | — | — | 555,586 |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | 547,512 | (452,527) | — | — | 94,985 |
Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC | 95,352 | — | — | — | 95,352 |
Total | $2,173,762 | $(1,427,839) | $— | $— | $745,923 |
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to Master Netting Agreement |
Derivatives Available for Offset |
Non-Cash Collateral Pledged(a) |
Cash Collateral Pledged(a) |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities(c) |
Bank of America NA | $651,132 | $(58,921) | $— | $(592,211) | $— |
Citibank NA | 617,994 | (177,693) | — | — | 440,301 |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 862,070 | (738,698) | — | (123,372) | — |
HSBC Bank USA NA | — | — | — | — | — |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | 452,527 | (452,527) | — | — | — |
Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC | — | — | — | — | — |
Total | $2,583,723 | $(1,427,839) | $— | $(715,583) | $440,301 |
(a) | The amount presented here may be less than the total amount of collateral received/pledged, as the net amount of derivative assets and liabilities cannot be less than $0. |
(b) | Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default. |
(c) | Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
Interest Rate Risk |
Credit Risk |
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk |
Equity Risk |
Commodity Risk |
Assets | |||||
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $— | $— | $2,173,762 | $— | $— |
Net unrealized appreciation on futures contracts^ | 14,922,700 | — | — | — | — |
Total Value | $14,922,700 | $— | $2,173,762 | $— | $— |
Liabilities | |||||
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $— | $— | $2,583,723 | $— | $— |
Centrally cleared swap contracts† | — | 1,449,208 | — | — | — |
Total Value | $— | $1,449,208 | $2,583,723 | $— | $— |
^ | Includes cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only net variation margin is reported within the assets and/or liabilities on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
† | Includes cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of centrally cleared swap contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only net variation margin is reported within the receivables and/or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Statement of Operations | Interest Rate Risk |
Credit Risk |
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk |
Equity Risk |
Commodity Risk |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | |||||
Futures contracts | $(49,855,918) | $— | $— | $— | $— |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — | — | 3,392,783 | — | — |
Options purchased* | — | — | (6,267,365) | — | — |
Options written | — | — | 3,061,858 | — | — |
Swap contracts | — | 606,471 | — | — | — |
Total Value | $(49,855,918) | $606,471 | $187,276 | $— | $— |
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on | |||||
Futures contracts | $17,247,381 | $— | $— | $— | $— |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | — | — | (4,659,184) | — | — |
Options purchased** | — | — | 4,278,117 | — | — |
Options written | — | — | (2,067,233) | — | — |
Swap contracts | — | (624,102) | — | — | — |
Total Value | $17,247,381 | $(624,102) | $(2,448,300) | $— | $— |
* | Reflects the net realized gain (loss) on purchased option contracts (see Note 1K). These amounts are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in unaffiliated issuers, on the Statement of Operations. |
** | Reflects the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on purchased option contracts (see Note 1K). These amounts are included in change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in unaffiliated issuers, on the Statement of Operations. |
Shares | Value | |||||
UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 129.7% | ||||||
Common Stocks — 126.1% of Net Assets | ||||||
Air Freight & Logistics — 5.9% | ||||||
489 | Deutsche Post AG (A.D.R.) | $ 20,998 | ||||
694 | United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 76,333 | ||||
Total Air Freight & Logistics | $97,331 | |||||
Automobiles — 2.3% | ||||||
3,752 | Ford Motor Co. | $ 37,633 | ||||
Total Automobiles | $37,633 | |||||
Banks — 17.8% | ||||||
1,878 | Bank of America Corp. | $ 78,369 | ||||
526 | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 21,550 | ||||
307 | Comerica, Inc. | 18,131 | ||||
90 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 22,077 | ||||
1,315 | Truist Financial Corp. | 54,112 | ||||
475 | US Bancorp | 20,055 | ||||
1,126 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 80,836 | ||||
Total Banks | $295,130 | |||||
Beverages — 0.4% | ||||||
36 | Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | $ 6,607 | ||||
Total Beverages | $6,607 | |||||
Biotechnology — 1.6% | ||||||
196(a) | Biogen, Inc. | $ 26,821 | ||||
Total Biotechnology | $26,821 | |||||
Broadline Retail — 2.7% | ||||||
649 | eBay, Inc. | $ 43,957 | ||||
Total Broadline Retail | $43,957 | |||||
Capital Markets — 11.9% | ||||||
463 | Morgan Stanley | $ 54,018 | ||||
446 | Northern Trust Corp. | 43,998 | ||||
152 | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 21,114 | ||||
642 | State Street Corp. | 57,478 | ||||
220 | T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 20,212 | ||||
Total Capital Markets | $196,820 | |||||
Chemicals — 6.7% | ||||||
294 | Dow, Inc. | $ 10,267 | ||||
738 | LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 51,955 |
Shares | Value | |||||
Chemicals — (continued) | ||||||
1,196 | Mosaic Co. | $ 32,304 | ||||
143 | PPG Industries, Inc. | 15,637 | ||||
Total Chemicals | $110,163 | |||||
Communications Equipment — 3.6% | ||||||
979 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | $ 60,414 | ||||
Total Communications Equipment | $60,414 | |||||
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 3.6% | ||||||
574 | Target Corp. | $ 59,903 | ||||
Total Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | $59,903 | |||||
Distributors — 1.2% | ||||||
167 | Genuine Parts Co. | $ 19,896 | ||||
Total Distributors | $19,896 | |||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.1% | ||||||
1,147 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | $ 52,028 | ||||
Total Diversified Telecommunication Services | $52,028 | |||||
Electric Utilities — 4.5% | ||||||
305 | Duke Energy Corp. | $ 37,201 | ||||
591 | Eversource Energy | 36,707 | ||||
Total Electric Utilities | $73,908 | |||||
Financial Services — 0.9% | ||||||
470 | Corebridge Financial, Inc. | $ 14,838 | ||||
Total Financial Services | $14,838 | |||||
Food Products — 4.2% | ||||||
824 | Conagra Brands, Inc. | $ 21,976 | ||||
1,183 | The Campbell’s Co. | 47,225 | ||||
Total Food Products | $69,201 | |||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 5.2% | ||||||
465 | Medtronic Plc | $ 41,785 | ||||
386 | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | 43,687 | ||||
Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | $85,472 | |||||
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.9% | ||||||
21 | Cigna Group | $ 6,909 | ||||
49 | Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 8,291 | ||||
Total Health Care Providers & Services | $15,200 | |||||
Shares | Value | |||||
Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.9% | ||||||
2,249 | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | $ 31,958 | ||||
Total Hotel & Resort REITs | $31,958 | |||||
Household Durables — 2.7% | ||||||
190 | DR Horton, Inc. | $ 24,154 | ||||
229 | Whirlpool Corp. | 20,640 | ||||
Total Household Durables | $44,794 | |||||
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.5% | ||||||
394 | 3M Co. | $ 57,863 | ||||
Total Industrial Conglomerates | $57,863 | |||||
Insurance — 6.0% | ||||||
700 | American International Group, Inc. | $ 60,858 | ||||
337 | Prudential Financial, Inc. | 37,636 | ||||
Total Insurance | $98,494 | |||||
IT Services — 3.9% | ||||||
261 | International Business Machines Corp. | $ 64,900 | ||||
Total IT Services | $64,900 | |||||
Machinery — 3.9% | ||||||
229 | AGCO Corp. | $ 21,199 | ||||
67 | Deere & Co. | 31,446 | ||||
121 | Oshkosh Corp. | 11,384 | ||||
Total Machinery | $64,029 | |||||
Media — 3.7% | ||||||
1,643 | Comcast Corp., Class A | $ 60,627 | ||||
Total Media | $60,627 | |||||
Metals & Mining — 1.1% | ||||||
373 | Newmont Corp. | $ 18,008 | ||||
Total Metals & Mining | $18,008 | |||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 13.8% | ||||||
650 | ConocoPhillips | $ 68,263 | ||||
2,144 | Coterra Energy, Inc. | 61,961 | ||||
155 | EOG Resources, Inc. | 19,877 | ||||
661 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 78,613 | ||||
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | $228,714 | |||||
Pharmaceuticals — 9.1% | ||||||
696 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | $ 42,449 |
Shares | Value | |||||
Pharmaceuticals — (continued) | ||||||
461 | Johnson & Johnson | $ 76,452 | ||||
585 | Sanofi S.A. (A.D.R.) | 32,444 | ||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | $151,345 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,889,509) |
$2,086,054 | |||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.6% of Net Assets | ||||||
Open-End Fund — 3.6% | ||||||
59,065(b) | Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 4.23% |
$ 59,065 | ||||
$59,065 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $59,065) |
$59,065 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 129.7% (Cost $1,948,574) |
$2,145,119 | |||||
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (29.7)% | $(491,613) | |||||
net assets — 100.0% | $1,653,506 | |||||
(A.D.R.) | American Depositary Receipts. |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust. |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at March 31, 2025. |
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $298,064 |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (101,519) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $196,545 |
Level 1 | – | unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 | – | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 3 | – | significant unobservable inputs (including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
Common Stocks | $2,086,054 | $— | $— | $2,086,054 |
Open-End Fund | 59,065 | — | — | 59,065 |
Total Investments in Securities | $2,145,119 | $— | $— | $2,145,119 |
ASSETS: | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,948,574) | $2,145,119 |
Receivables — | |
Fund shares sold | 166 |
Dividends | 2,213 |
Due from the Adviser | 4,662 |
Other assets | 18,432 |
Total assets | $2,170,592 |
LIABILITIES: | |
Payables — | |
Fund shares repurchased | $455,073 |
Trustees’ fees | 7 |
Professional fees | 44,661 |
Management fees | 312 |
Administrative expenses | 49 |
Distribution fees | 256 |
Accrued expenses | 16,728 |
Total liabilities | $517,086 |
NET ASSETS: | |
Paid-in capital | $1,398,753 |
Distributable earnings | 254,753 |
Net assets | $1,653,506 |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | |
No par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | |
Class A* (based on $881,324/75,824 shares) | $11.62 |
Class C* (based on $391,434/33,479 shares) | $11.69 |
Class Y* (based on $380,748/32,724 shares) | $11.64 |
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE: | |
Class A* (based on $11.62 net asset value per share/100%-5.75% maximum sales charge) | $12.33 |
* | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers | $34,147 | |
Total Investment Income | $34,147 | |
EXPENSES: | ||
Management fees | $4,582 | |
Administrative expenses | 5,168 | |
Transfer agent fees | ||
Class A* | 130 | |
Class C* | 29 | |
Class Y* | 22 | |
Distribution fees | ||
Class A* | 1,188 | |
Class C* | 2,618 | |
Shareholder communications expense | 96 | |
Registration fees | 15,389 | |
Professional fees | 33,458 | |
Printing expense | 10,496 | |
Officers’ and Trustees’ fees | 3,760 | |
Insurance expense | 23 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,589 | |
Total expenses | $79,548 | |
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed by the Adviser | (69,888) | |
Net expenses | $9,660 | |
Net investment income | $24,487 | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $69,688 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $(40,941) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | $28,747 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $53,234 |
* | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $24,487 | $43,175 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 69,688 | 118,409 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (40,941) | 238,395 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $53,234 | $399,979 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||
Class A* ($1.12 and $0.21 per share, respectively) | $(83,833) | $(13,816) |
Class C* ($1.03 and $0.13 per share, respectively) | (43,107) | (5,814) |
Class Y* ($1.15 and $0.23 per share, respectively) | (52,115) | (10,254) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(179,055) | $(29,884) |
FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | ||
Net proceeds from sales of shares | $115,188 | $136,420 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 174,444 | 26,873 |
Cost of shares repurchased | (476,162) | (122,950) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Fund share transactions | $(186,530) | $40,343 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | $(312,351) | $410,438 |
NET ASSETS: | ||
Beginning of period | $1,965,857 | $1,555,419 |
End of period | $1,653,506 | $1,965,857 |
* | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Shares (unaudited) |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Amount (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Shares |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Amount | |
Class A* | ||||
Shares sold | 9,796 | $115,176 | 9,256 | $103,960 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,831 | 82,376 | 1,200 | 12,858 |
Less shares repurchased | (13,369) | (155,694) | (4,431) | (51,294) |
Net increase | 3,258 | $41,858 | 6,025 | $65,524 |
Class C* | ||||
Shares sold | — | $— | 2,404 | $26,360 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,467 | 42,124 | 483 | 5,220 |
Less shares repurchased | (11,584) | (135,850) | (5,742) | (65,112) |
Net decrease | (8,117) | $(93,726) | (2,855) | $(33,532) |
Class Y* | ||||
Shares sold | 1 | $12 | 524 | $6,100 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,133 | 49,944 | 820 | 8,795 |
Less shares repurchased | (15,852) | (184,618) | (573) | (6,544) |
Net increase (decrease) |
(11,718) | $(134,662) | 771 | $8,351 |
* | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class A** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.38 | $10.05 | $8.77 | $9.68 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.15 | $0.29 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.21 | 2.25 | 1.26 | (0.94) | (0.38) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.36 | $2.54 | $1.46 | $(0.77) | $(0.32) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.29) | $(0.21) | $(0.18) | $(0.14) | $— |
Net realized gain | (0.83) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | $(1.12) | $(0.21) | $(0.18) | $(0.14) | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.76) | $2.33 | $1.28 | $(0.91) | $(0.32) |
Net asset value, end of period | $11.62 | $12.38 | $10.05 | $8.77 | $9.68 |
Total return (b) | 2.74%(c) | 25.56% | 16.64% | (8.23)% | (3.20)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.84%(d) | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.84% | 0.80%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 2.51%(d) | 2.58% | 1.96% | 1.68% | 1.45%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 43%(c) | 90% | 22% | 28% | 1%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $881 | $898 | $668 | $381 | $291 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 7.70%(d) | 9.80% | 14.09% | 18.21% | 23.11%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (4.35)%(d) | (6.37)% | (11.28)% | (15.69)% | (20.86)%(d) |
* | Class A commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class C** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.40 | $10.07 | $8.78 | $9.65 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.11 | $0.20 | $0.12 | $0.09 | $0.03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.21 | 2.26 | 1.27 | (0.96) | (0.38) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.32 | $2.46 | $1.39 | $(0.87) | $(0.35) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.20) | $(0.13) | $(0.10) | $— | $— |
Net realized gain | (0.83) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | $(1.03) | $(0.13) | $(0.10) | $— | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.71) | $2.33 | $1.29 | $(0.87) | $(0.35) |
Net asset value, end of period | $11.69 | $12.40 | $10.07 | $8.78 | $9.65 |
Total return (b) | 2.39%(c) | 24.63% | 15.81% | (9.02)% | (3.50)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.57%(d) | 1.60% | 1.58% | 1.58% | 1.60%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.78%(d) | 1.81% | 1.21% | 0.90% | 0.65%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 43%(c) | 90% | 22% | 28% | 1%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $391 | $516 | $447 | $384 | $368 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 8.43%(d) | 10.53% | 14.81% | 18.96% | 23.98%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (5.08)%(d) | (7.12)% | (12.02)% | (16.48)% | (21.73)%(d) |
* | Class C commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class Y** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.41 | $10.06 | $8.78 | $9.69 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.17 | $0.32 | $0.22 | $0.20 | $0.07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.21 | 2.26 | 1.26 | (0.95) | (0.38) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.38 | $2.58 | $1.48 | $(0.75) | $(0.31) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.32) | $(0.23) | $(0.20) | $(0.16) | $— |
Net realized gain | (0.83) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | $(1.15) | $(0.23) | $(0.20) | $(0.16) | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.77) | $2.35 | $1.28 | $(0.91) | $(0.31) |
Net asset value, end of period | $11.64 | $12.41 | $10.06 | $8.78 | $9.69 |
Total return (b) | 2.93%(c) | 26.06% | 16.91% | (8.04)% | (3.10)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.55%(d) | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.55%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 2.80%(d) | 2.88% | 2.24% | 1.95% | 1.70%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 43%(c) | 90% | 22% | 28% | 1%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $381 | $552 | $440 | $412 | $404 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 7.42%(d) | 9.49% | 13.81% | 17.95% | 22.87%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (4.07)%(d) | (6.06)% | (11.02)% | (15.45)% | (20.62)%(d) |
* | Class Y commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
A. | Security Valuation |
The net asset value of the Fund is computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. | |
Equity securities that have traded on an exchange are valued by using the last sale price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Equity securities that have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for which sale prices are not available, generally are valued using the mean between the last bid and asked prices or, if both last bid and asked prices are not available, at the last quoted bid price. Last sale and bid and asked prices are provided by independent third party pricing services. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, prices are typically determined by independent third party pricing services using a variety of techniques and methods. | |
The value of foreign securities is translated into U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rate quotations supplied by a third party pricing source. Trading in non-U.S. equity securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund’s shares are determined as of such times. The Adviser may use a fair value model developed by an independent pricing service to value non-U.S. equity securities. | |
Shares of open-end registered investment companies (including money market mutual funds) are valued at such funds’ net asset value. | |
Securities for which independent pricing services or broker-dealers are unable to supply prices or for which market prices and/or quotations are not readily available or are considered to be unreliable are valued by a fair valuation team comprised of certain personnel of Adviser. The Adviser is designated as the valuation designee for the Fund pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. The Adviser’s fair valuation team is responsible for monitoring developments that may impact fair valued securities. | |
Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a security may include credit ratings, the financial condition of the company, current market conditions and comparable securities. The Adviser may use fair value methods if it is determined that a significant event has occurred after the close of the exchange or market on which the security trades and prior to the determination of the Fund’s net asset value. Examples of a significant event might include political or economic news, corporate restructurings, natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading |
halts. Thus, the valuation of the Fund’s securities may differ significantly from exchange prices, and such differences could be material. | |
B. | Investment Income and Transactions |
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the exercise of reasonable diligence. | |
Interest income, including interest on income-bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend and interest income are reported net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country rates and net of income accrued on defaulted securities. | |
Interest and dividend income payable by delivery of additional shares is reclassified as PIK (payment-in-kind) income upon receipt and is included in interest and dividend income, respectively. | |
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. | |
C. | Foreign Currency Translation |
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. | |
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any, represent, among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually received. Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not segregated on the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in the market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. | |
D. | Federal Income Taxes |
It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund did not accrue any interest or |
penalties with respect to uncertain tax positions, which, if applicable, would be recorded as an income tax expense on the Statement of Operations. Tax returns filed within the prior three years remain subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities. | |
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary over distributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character, but are not adjusted for temporary differences. | |
The tax character of current year distributions payable will be determined at the end of the current taxable year. The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2024 was as follows: |
2024 | |
Distributions paid from: | |
Ordinary income | $29,884 |
Total | $29,884 |
2024 | |
Distributable earnings/(losses): | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $80,378 |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | 62,710 |
Net unrealized appreciation | 237,486 |
Total | $380,574 |
E. | Fund Shares |
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date. The Amundi Distributors US, Inc., the Predecessor Fund's distributor, earned $261 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares during the six months ended March 31, 2025. | |
F. | Class Allocations |
Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on its respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the day. |
During the periods covered by these financial statements, distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net asset value attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively (see Note 5). Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund did not pay distribution fees. All expenses and fees paid to the Fund’s transfer agent for its services were allocated among the classes of shares based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses (see Note 4). | |
During the periods covered by these financial statements, distributions to shareholders were recorded as of the ex-dividend date. During the periods covered by these financial statements, distributions paid by the Predecessor Fund with respect to each class of shares were calculated in the same manner and at the same time, except that net investment income dividends to Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund reflected different transfer agent and distribution expense rates. | |
G. | Risks |
The value of securities held by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic, political or regulatory conditions, recessions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, inflation, changes in interest rates, armed conflict such as between Russia and Ukraine or in the Middle East, sanctions against Russia, other nations or individuals or companies and possible countermeasures, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In the past several years, financial markets have experienced increased volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity and heightened uncertainty. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen or spread. Inflation and interest rates may increase. These circumstances could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. | |
Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced or may experience particularly large losses. Periods of extreme volatility in the financial markets, reduced liquidity of many instruments, increased government debt, inflation, and disruptions to supply chains, consumer demand and employee availability, may continue for some time. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value. Other securities or markets could be similarly affected by past or future political, geopolitical or other events or conditions. |
Governments and central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, may not be known for some time. | |
The U.S. and other countries are periodically involved in disputes over trade and other matters, which may result in tariffs, investment restrictions and adverse impacts on affected companies and securities. For example, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade barriers on Chinese exports, has restricted sales of certain categories of goods to China, and has established barriers to investments in China. Trade disputes may adversely affect the economies of the U.S. and its trading partners, as well as companies directly or indirectly affected and financial markets generally. If the political climate between the U.S. and China does not improve or continues to deteriorate, if China enters into military conflict with Taiwan, the Philippines or another neighbor, or if other geopolitical conflicts develop or get worse, economies, markets and individual securities may be severely affected both regionally and globally, and the value of the Fund’s assets may go down. | |
At times, the Fund’s investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more susceptible to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries and sectors. | |
The Fund may invest in equity securities of large companies. Large companies may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall equity market. | |
Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus and certain companies and individuals. Since then, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value, and many other issuers, securities and markets have been adversely affected. The United States and other countries may impose sanctions on other countries, companies and individuals in light of Russia’s military invasion. The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant impact on the value and liquidity of certain Fund investments, on Fund performance and the value of an |
investment in the Fund, particularly with respect to securities and commodities, such as oil, natural gas and food commodities, as well as other sectors with exposure to Russian issuers or issuers in other countries affected by the invasion, and are likely to have collateral impacts on market sectors globally. | |
With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Fund is susceptible to operational, information security and related risks. While the Adviser has established business continuity plans in the event of, and risk management systems to prevent, limit or mitigate, such cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including the possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Furthermore, the Fund cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers to the Fund such as the Fund’s custodian and accounting agent, and the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, many beneficial owners of Fund shares hold them through accounts at broker-dealers, retirement platforms and other financial market participants over which neither the Fund nor the Adviser exercises control. Each of these may in turn rely on service providers to them, which are also subject to the risk of cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity failures or breaches at the Adviser or the Fund’s service providers or intermediaries have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, impediments to trading, the inability of Fund shareholders to effect share purchases, redemptions or exchanges or receive distributions, loss of or unauthorized access to private shareholder information and violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, or additional compliance costs. Such costs and losses may not be covered under any insurance. In addition, maintaining vigilance against cyber-attacks may involve substantial costs over time, and system enhancements may themselves be subject to cyber-attacks. | |
The Fund’s prospectus contains unaudited information regarding the Fund’s principal risks. Please refer to that document when considering the Fund’s principal risks. |
Shareholder Communications: | |
Class A | $72 |
Class C | 18 |
Class Y | 6 |
Total | $96 |
Shares | Value | |||||
UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 110.0% | ||||||
Common Stocks — 108.3% of Net Assets | ||||||
Aerospace & Defense — 1.0% | ||||||
458 | Hensoldt AG | $ 30,690 | ||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | $30,690 | |||||
Automobile Components — 1.2% | ||||||
900 | Bridgestone Corp. | $ 36,145 | ||||
Total Automobile Components | $36,145 | |||||
Automobiles — 1.1% | ||||||
1,800 | Subaru Corp. | $ 32,048 | ||||
Total Automobiles | $32,048 | |||||
Banks — 26.4% | ||||||
5,438 | ABN AMRO Bank NV (C.V.A.) (144A) | $ 114,531 | ||||
2,860 | Bank of America Corp. | 119,348 | ||||
4,715 | Bank of Ireland Group Plc | 55,799 | ||||
1,488 | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | 60,963 | ||||
918 | Danske Bank A/S | 30,098 | ||||
1,285 | Hana Financial Group, Inc. | 52,294 | ||||
1,330 | KB Financial Group, Inc. (A.D.R.) | 71,966 | ||||
6,001 | Standard Chartered Plc | 88,941 | ||||
2,500 | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 63,790 | ||||
1,458 | US Bancorp | 61,557 | ||||
744 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 53,412 | ||||
Total Banks | $772,699 | |||||
Beverages — 1.0% | ||||||
4,000 | Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd., Class H | $ 28,832 | ||||
Total Beverages | $28,832 | |||||
Biotechnology — 2.2% | ||||||
309 | AbbVie, Inc. | $ 64,742 | ||||
Total Biotechnology | $64,742 | |||||
Broadline Retail — 2.6% | ||||||
1,600 | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. | $ 26,529 | ||||
718 | eBay, Inc. | 48,630 | ||||
Total Broadline Retail | $75,159 | |||||
Capital Markets — 5.3% | ||||||
425 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | $ 35,645 | ||||
694 | State Street Corp. | 62,134 | ||||
1,861 | UBS Group AG | 57,024 | ||||
Total Capital Markets | $154,803 | |||||
Shares | Value | |||||
Construction Materials — 3.4% | ||||||
678 | CRH Plc | $ 59,080 | ||||
375 | Holcim AG | 40,340 | ||||
Total Construction Materials | $99,420 | |||||
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.0% | ||||||
268+# | Magnit PJSC | $ — | ||||
Total Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | $— | |||||
Electric Utilities — 7.3% | ||||||
656 | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | $ 71,681 | ||||
1,122 | Eversource Energy | 69,687 | ||||
1,790 | FirstEnergy Corp. | 72,352 | ||||
Total Electric Utilities | $213,720 | |||||
Electrical Equipment — 3.0% | ||||||
800 | Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. | $ 33,973 | ||||
2,900 | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | 52,950 | ||||
Total Electrical Equipment | $86,923 | |||||
Financial Services — 2.8% | ||||||
448 | Edenred SE | $ 14,619 | ||||
6,596(a) | Nexi S.p.A. (144A) | 35,123 | ||||
488(a) | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 31,842 | ||||
Total Financial Services | $81,584 | |||||
Food Products — 1.4% | ||||||
339 | J M Smucker Co. | $ 40,141 | ||||
Total Food Products | $40,141 | |||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.3% | ||||||
740 | Medtronic Plc | $ 66,496 | ||||
Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | $66,496 | |||||
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.5% | ||||||
751 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | $ 103,465 | ||||
Total Health Care Providers & Services | $103,465 | |||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.8% | ||||||
12,400(a) | Sands China, Ltd. | $ 24,972 | ||||
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | $24,972 | |||||
Household Durables — 2.3% | ||||||
4,397 | Persimmon Plc | $ 67,841 | ||||
Total Household Durables | $67,841 | |||||
Insurance — 4.5% | ||||||
230 | Chubb, Ltd. | $ 69,458 |
Shares | Value | |||||
Insurance — (continued) | ||||||
4,500 | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd., Class H | $ 26,848 | ||||
105 | Willis Towers Watson Plc | 35,485 | ||||
Total Insurance | $131,791 | |||||
IT Services — 1.9% | ||||||
220 | International Business Machines Corp. | $ 54,705 | ||||
Total IT Services | $54,705 | |||||
Metals & Mining — 7.3% | ||||||
2,714 | Barrick Gold Corp. | $ 52,760 | ||||
1,240 | Newmont Corp. | 59,867 | ||||
595 | Rio Tinto Plc | 35,571 | ||||
793 | Teck Resources, Ltd., Class B | 28,889 | ||||
3,448 | thyssenkrupp AG | 35,436 | ||||
Total Metals & Mining | $212,523 | |||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 10.1% | ||||||
607 | Expand Energy Corp. | $ 67,571 | ||||
628 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 74,688 | ||||
1,584 | Ovintiv, Inc. | 67,795 | ||||
4,480+# | Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC | — | ||||
1,159 | Shell Plc (A.D.R.) | 84,932 | ||||
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | $294,986 | |||||
Pharmaceuticals — 6.2% | ||||||
1,898 | GSK Plc | $ 36,250 | ||||
262 | Johnson & Johnson | 43,450 | ||||
1,758 | Pfizer, Inc. | 44,548 | ||||
519 | Sanofi S.A. | 57,510 | ||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | $181,758 | |||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.0% | ||||||
183 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | $ 28,111 | ||||
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | $28,111 | |||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 6.3% | ||||||
1,100 | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | $ 21,059 | ||||
2,272 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 35,057 | ||||
2,480 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 98,212 | ||||
336 | Seagate Technology Holdings Plc | 28,543 | ||||
Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | $182,871 | |||||
Trading Companies & Distributors — 3.4% | ||||||
311 | AerCap Holdings NV | $ 31,775 |
Shares | Value | |||||
Trading Companies & Distributors — (continued) | ||||||
504 | Brenntag SE | $ 32,563 | ||||
1,800 | Mitsui & Co., Ltd. | 33,832 | ||||
Total Trading Companies & Distributors | $98,170 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,787,134) |
$3,164,595 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
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U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — 1.7% of Net Assets |
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50,000(b) | U.S. Treasury Bills, 4/15/25 | $ 49,918 | ||||
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (Cost $49,918) |
$49,918 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 110.0% (Cost $2,837,052) |
$3,214,513 | |||||
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (10.0)% | $(293,423) | |||||
net assets — 100.0% | $2,921,090 | |||||
(A.D.R.) | American Depositary Receipts. |
(C.V.A.) | Certificaaten van aandelen (Share Certificates). |
(144A) | The resale of such security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such security may be resold normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2025, the value of these securities amounted to $149,654, or 5.1% of net assets. |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through accretion of discount. |
+ | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). |
# | Securities are restricted as to resale. |
Restricted Securities | Acquisition date | Cost | Value |
Magnit PJSC | 5/10/2021 | $19,543 | $— |
Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC | 6/23/2021 | 37,564 | — |
Total Restricted Securities | $— | ||
% of Net assets | 0.0% |
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $546,580 |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (179,065) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $367,515 |
Level 1 | – | unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 | – | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 3 | – | significant unobservable inputs (including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
Common Stocks | ||||
Aerospace & Defense | $— | $30,690 | $— | $30,690 |
Automobile Components | — | 36,145 | — | 36,145 |
Automobiles | — | 32,048 | — | 32,048 |
Banks | 367,246 | 405,453 | — | 772,699 |
Beverages | — | 28,832 | — | 28,832 |
Broadline Retail | 48,630 | 26,529 | — | 75,159 |
Capital Markets | 97,779 | 57,024 | — | 154,803 |
Construction Materials | — | 99,420 | — | 99,420 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | — | — | 0* | 0* |
Electrical Equipment | — | 86,923 | — | 86,923 |
Financial Services | 31,842 | 49,742 | — | 81,584 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | — | 24,972 | — | 24,972 |
Household Durables | — | 67,841 | — | 67,841 |
Insurance | 104,943 | 26,848 | — | 131,791 |
Metals & Mining | 141,516 | 71,007 | — | 212,523 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 294,986 | — | 0* | 294,986 |
Pharmaceuticals | 87,998 | 93,760 | — | 181,758 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 63,600 | 119,271 | — | 182,871 |
Trading Companies & Distributors | 31,775 | 66,395 | — | 98,170 |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
All Other Common Stocks | $571,380 | $— | $— | $571,380 |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | — | 49,918 | — | 49,918 |
Total Investments in Securities | $1,841,695 | $1,372,818 | $0* | $3,214,513 |
* Securities valued at $0. |
ASSETS: | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $2,837,052) | $3,214,513 |
Cash | 36,215 |
Foreign currencies, at value (cost $10) | 10 |
Receivables — | |
Investment securities sold | 25,212 |
Fund shares sold | 180 |
Dividends | 12,127 |
Due from the Adviser | 5,166 |
Other assets | 18,742 |
Total assets | $3,312,165 |
LIABILITIES: | |
Payables — | |
Investment securities purchased | $29,725 |
Fund shares repurchased | 299,998 |
Trustees’ fees | 1 |
Professional fees | 40,686 |
Management fees | 696 |
Administrative expenses | 75 |
Distribution fees | 380 |
Accrued expenses | 19,514 |
Total liabilities | $391,075 |
NET ASSETS: | |
Paid-in capital | $2,417,053 |
Distributable earnings | 504,037 |
Net assets | $2,921,090 |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | |
No par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | |
Class A* (based on $1,154,942/94,952 shares) | $12.16 |
Class C* (based on $740,686/61,156 shares) | $12.11 |
Class Y* (based on $1,025,462/84,293 shares) | $12.17 |
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE: | |
Class A* (based on $12.16 net asset value per share/100%-5.75% maximum sales charge) | $12.90 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld $1,954) | $39,575 | |
Interest from unaffiliated issuers | 1,350 | |
Total Investment Income | $40,925 | |
EXPENSES: | ||
Management fees | $9,805 | |
Administrative expenses | 5,264 | |
Transfer agent fees | ||
Class A* | 122 | |
Class C* | 11 | |
Class Y* | 36 | |
Distribution fees | ||
Class A* | 1,361 | |
Class C* | 4,040 | |
Shareholder communications expense | 95 | |
Custodian fees | 59 | |
Registration fees | 15,694 | |
Professional fees | 31,405 | |
Printing expense | 11,540 | |
Officers’ and Trustees’ fees | 3,756 | |
Insurance expense | 33 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,560 | |
Total expenses | $85,781 | |
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed by the Adviser | (69,591) | |
Net expenses | $16,190 | |
Net investment income | $24,735 | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $156,180 | |
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (551) | $155,629 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $(113,505) | |
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (86) | $(113,591) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | $42,038 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $66,773 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $24,735 | $54,224 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 155,629 | 119,540 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (113,591) | 498,025 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $66,773 | $671,789 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||
Class A* ($0.82 and $0.27 per share, respectively) | $(71,083) | $(20,576) |
Class C* ($0.74 and $0.20 per share, respectively) | (48,805) | (13,076) |
Class Y* ($0.86 and $0.30 per share, respectively) | (78,857) | (25,743) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(198,745) | $(59,395) |
FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | ||
Net proceeds from sales of shares | $181,851 | $101,580 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 188,753 | 51,279 |
Cost of shares repurchased | (336,431) | (37,417) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from Fund share transactions | $34,173 | $115,442 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | $(97,799) | $727,836 |
NET ASSETS: | ||
Beginning of period | $3,018,889 | $2,291,053 |
End of period | $2,921,090 | $3,018,889 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Shares (unaudited) |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Amount (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Shares |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Amount | |
Class A* | ||||
Shares sold | 12,881 | $156,839 | 7,790 | $90,580 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5,713 | 67,969 | 1,720 | 18,057 |
Less shares repurchased | (8,022) | (97,391) | (1,273) | (14,319) |
Net increase | 10,572 | $127,417 | 8,237 | $94,318 |
Class C* | ||||
Shares sold | — | $— | 88 | $1,000 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,922 | 46,553 | 1,072 | 11,236 |
Less shares repurchased | (7,432) | (89,996) | (2,005) | (23,098) |
Net decrease | (3,510) | $(43,443) | (845) | $(10,862) |
Class Y* | ||||
Shares sold | 1,994 | $25,012 | 820 | $10,000 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,239 | 74,231 | 2,096 | 21,986 |
Less shares repurchased | (12,410) | (149,044) | — | — |
Net increase (decrease) |
(4,177) | $(49,801) | 2,916 | $31,986 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class A** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.73 | $10.10 | $8.34 | $9.64 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.11 | $0.24 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.08 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.14 | 2.66 | 1.77 | (1.39) | (0.44) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.25 | $2.90 | $1.97 | $(1.18) | $(0.36) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.31) | $(0.27) | $(0.21) | $(0.12) | $— |
Net realized gain | (0.51) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.82) | $(0.27) | $(0.21) | $(0.12) | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.57) | $2.63 | $1.76 | $(1.30) | $(0.36) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.16 | $12.73 | $10.10 | $8.34 | $9.64 |
Total return (b) | 2.29%(c) | 29.29% | 23.82% | (12.40)% | (3.60)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.99%(d) | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.99% | 0.94%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.77%(d) | 2.18% | 2.06% | 2.24% | 1.99%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 27%(c) | 57% | 81% | 68% | 26%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1,155 | $1,074 | $769 | $629 | $588 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 5.60%(d) | 7.36% | 10.02% | 11.90% | 13.75%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (2.84)%(d) | (4.18)% | (6.96)% | (8.67)% | (10.82)%(d) |
* | Class A commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class C** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.64 | $10.03 | $8.29 | $9.61 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.06 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.15 | 2.65 | 1.76 | (1.37) | (0.44) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.21 | $2.81 | $1.89 | $(1.24) | $(0.39) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.23) | $(0.20) | $(0.15) | $(0.08) | $— |
Net realized gain | (0.51) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.74) | $(0.20) | $(0.15) | $(0.08) | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.53) | $2.61 | $1.74 | $(1.32) | $(0.39) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.11 | $12.64 | $10.03 | $8.29 | $9.61 |
Total return (b) | 1.91%(c) | 28.42% | 22.85% | (13.01)% | (3.90)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.71%(d) | 1.71% | 1.71% | 1.70% | 1.71%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.99%(d) | 1.45% | 1.35% | 1.38% | 1.22%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 27%(c) | 57% | 81% | 68% | 26%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $741 | $817 | $657 | $517 | $577 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 6.32%(d) | 8.06% | 10.73% | 12.61% | 14.52%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (3.62)%(d) | (4.90)% | (7.67)% | (9.53)% | (11.59)%(d) |
* | Class C commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class Y** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.75 | $10.11 | $8.35 | $9.65 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.12 | $0.28 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.16 | 2.66 | 1.77 | (1.38) | (0.44) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $0.28 | $2.94 | $2.00 | $(1.15) | $(0.35) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.35) | $(0.30) | $(0.24) | $(0.15) | $— |
Net realized gain | (0.51) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | $(0.86) | $(0.30) | $(0.24) | $(0.15) | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.58) | $2.64 | $1.76 | $(1.30) | $(0.35) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.17 | $12.75 | $10.11 | $8.35 | $9.65 |
Total return (b) | 2.50%(c) | 29.73% | 24.15% | (12.18)% | (3.50)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.70%(d) | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.70%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.99%(d) | 2.47% | 2.36% | 2.43% | 2.22%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 27%(c) | 57% | 81% | 68% | 26%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1,025 | $1,128 | $865 | $697 | $782 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 5.32%(d) | 7.05% | 9.73% | 11.63% | 13.51%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (2.63)%(d) | (3.88)% | (6.67)% | (8.50)% | (10.59)%(d) |
* | Class Y commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
A. | Security Valuation |
The net asset value of the Fund is computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. | |
Equity securities that have traded on an exchange are valued by using the last sale price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Equity securities that have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for which sale prices are not available, generally are valued using the mean between the last bid and asked prices or, if both last bid and asked prices are not available, at the last quoted bid price. Last sale and bid and asked prices are provided by independent third party pricing services. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, prices are typically determined by independent third party pricing services using a variety of techniques and methods. | |
The value of foreign securities is translated into U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rate quotations supplied by a third party pricing source. Trading in non-U.S. equity securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund’s shares are determined as of such times. The Adviser may use a fair value model developed by an independent pricing service to value non-U.S. equity securities. | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued daily using the foreign exchange rate or, for longer term forward contract positions, the spot currency rate and the forward points on a daily basis, in each case provided by a third party pricing service. Contracts whose forward settlement date falls between two quoted days are valued by interpolation. | |
Securities for which independent pricing services or broker-dealers are unable to supply prices or for which market prices and/or quotations are not readily available or are considered to be unreliable are valued by a fair valuation team comprised of certain personnel of the Adviser. The Adviser is designated as the valuation designee for the Fund pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. The Adviser’s fair valuation team is responsible for monitoring developments that may impact fair valued securities. | |
Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a security may include credit ratings, the financial condition of the company, current market conditions and comparable securities. The Adviser may use fair value methods if it is determined that a significant event has occurred |
after the close of the exchange or market on which the security trades and prior to the determination of the Fund’s net asset value. Examples of a significant event might include political or economic news, corporate restructurings, natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading halts. Thus, the valuation of the Fund’s securities may differ significantly from exchange prices, and such differences could be material. | |
B. | Investment Income and Transactions |
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the exercise of reasonable diligence. | |
Interest income, including interest on income-bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend and interest income are reported net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country rates and net of income accrued on defaulted securities. | |
Interest and dividend income payable by delivery of additional shares is reclassified as PIK (payment-in-kind) income upon receipt and is included in interest and dividend income, respectively. | |
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. | |
C. | Foreign Currency Translation |
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. | |
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any, represent, among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually received. Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not segregated on the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in the market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. |
D. | Federal Income Taxes |
It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund did not accrue any interest or penalties with respect to uncertain tax positions, which, if applicable, would be recorded as an income tax expense on the Statement of Operations. Tax returns filed within the prior three years remain subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities. | |
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary over distributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character, but are not adjusted for temporary differences. | |
The tax character of current year distributions payable will be determined at the end of the current taxable year. The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2024 was as follows: |
2024 | |
Distributions paid from: | |
Ordinary income | $59,395 |
Total | $59,395 |
2024 | |
Distributable earnings/(losses): | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $82,121 |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | 72,815 |
Net unrealized appreciation | 481,073 |
Total | $636,009 |
E. | Fund Shares |
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date. The Amundi Distributors US, Inc., the Predecessor Fund's distributor, earned $282 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares during the six months ended March 31, 2025. | |
F. | Class Allocations |
Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on its respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the day. | |
Distribution fees are calculated based on the average daily net asset value attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively (see Note 5). Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund did not pay distribution fees. All expenses and fees paid to the Fund’s transfer agent for its services are allocated among the classes of shares based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses (see Note 4). | |
During the periods covered by these financial statements, distributions to shareholders were recorded as of the ex-dividend date. During the periods covered by these financial statements, distributions paid by the Predecessor Fund with respect to each class of shares were calculated in the same manner and at the same time, except that net investment income dividends to Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund reflected different transfer agent and distribution expense rates. | |
G. | Risks |
The value of securities held by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic, political or regulatory conditions, recessions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, inflation, changes in interest rates, armed conflict such as between Russia and Ukraine or in the Middle East, sanctions against Russia, other nations or individuals or companies and possible countermeasures, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In the past several years, financial markets have experienced increased volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity and heightened uncertainty. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen or spread. Inflation and interest rates may increase. These circumstances could |
adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. | |
Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced or may experience particularly large losses. Periods of extreme volatility in the financial markets, reduced liquidity of many instruments, increased government debt, inflation, and disruptions to supply chains, consumer demand and employee availability, may continue for some time. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value. Other securities or markets could be similarly affected by past or future political, geopolitical or other events or conditions. | |
Governments and central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, may not be known for some time. | |
The U.S. and other countries are periodically involved in disputes over trade and other matters, which may result in tariffs, investment restrictions and adverse impacts on affected companies and securities. For example, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade barriers on Chinese exports, has restricted sales of certain categories of goods to China, and has established barriers to investments in China. Trade disputes may adversely affect the economies of the U.S. and its trading partners, as well as companies directly or indirectly affected and financial markets generally. If the political climate between the U.S. and China does not improve or continues to deteriorate, if China enters into military conflict with Taiwan, the Philippines or another neighbor, or if other geopolitical conflicts develop or get worse, economies, markets and individual securities may be severely affected both regionally and globally, and the value of the Fund’s assets may go down. | |
At times, the Fund’s investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more susceptible to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries and sectors. | |
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities of issuers that the Adviser believes adhere to the Fund’s ESG criteria. The Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of issuers in certain industries, and the Adviser considers ESG factors in making investment decisions. Excluding specific issuers limits the universe of |
investments available to the Fund as compared with other funds that do not consider ESG criteria or ESG factors, which may mean forgoing some investment opportunities available to funds that do not consider ESG criteria or ESG factors. Accordingly, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not utilize an investment strategy that considers ESG criteria or ESG factors. However, the strategy of seeking to identify companies with sustainable business models is believed to provide potential return and risk benefits, including the selection of issuers with fewer ESG-related risks. In considering ESG factors, the Adviser may use third party ESG ratings information that it believes to be reliable, but such information may not be accurate or complete, or may be biased. | |
The Fund may invest in small and mid-sized companies. Compared to large companies, small and mid-sized companies, and the market for their equity securities, may be more sensitive to changes in earnings results and investor expectations or poor economic or market conditions, including those experienced during a recession, have more limited product lines, operating histories, markets or capital resources, may be dependent upon a limited management group, experience sharper swings in market values, have limited liquidity, be harder to value or to sell at the times and prices the Adviser thinks appropriate, and offer greater potential for gain and loss. | |
Normally, the Fund invests at least a minimum percentage of its net assets in issuers located outside of the United States. The Fund’s investments in foreign markets and countries with limited developing markets may subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk than investments in a developed market. These risks include disruptive political or economic conditions, military conflicts and sanctions, terrorism, sustained economic downturns, financial instability, less liquid trading markets, extreme price volatility, currency risks, reduction of government or central bank support, inadequate accounting standards, tariffs, tax disputes or other tax burdens, nationalization or expropriation of assets, and the imposition of adverse governmental laws, arbitrary application of laws and regulations or lack of rule of law and investment and repatriation restrictions. Lack of information and less market regulation also may affect the value of these securities. Withholding and other non-U.S. taxes may decrease the Fund’s return. Non-U.S. issuers may be located in parts of the world that have historically been prone to natural disasters. Investing in depositary receipts is subject to many of the same risks as investing directly in non-U.S. issuers. Depositary receipts may involve higher expenses and may trade at a discount (or premium) to the underlying security. |
Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus and certain companies and individuals. Since then, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value, and many other issuers, securities and markets have been adversely affected. The United States and other countries may impose sanctions on other countries, companies and individuals in light of Russia’s military invasion. The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant impact on the value and liquidity of certain Fund investments, on Fund performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, particularly with respect to securities and commodities, such as oil, natural gas and food commodities, as well as other sectors with exposure to Russian issuers or issuers in other countries affected by the invasion, and are likely to have collateral impacts on market sectors globally. | |
With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Fund is susceptible to operational, information security and related risks. While the Adviser has established business continuity plans in the event of, and risk management systems to prevent, limit or mitigate, such cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including the possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Furthermore, the Fund cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers to the Fund such as the Fund’s custodian and accounting agent, and the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, many beneficial owners of Fund shares hold them through accounts at broker-dealers, retirement platforms and other financial market participants over which neither the Fund nor the Adviser exercises control. Each of these may in turn rely on service providers to them, which are also subject to the risk of cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity failures or breaches at the Adviser or the Fund’s service providers or intermediaries have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, impediments to trading, the inability of Fund shareholders to effect share purchases, redemptions or exchanges or receive distributions, loss of or unauthorized access to private shareholder information and violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, or additional compliance costs. Such costs and losses may not be covered under any insurance. In addition, maintaining vigilance against cyber- |
attacks may involve substantial costs over time, and system enhancements may themselves be subject to cyber-attacks. | |
The Fund’s prospectus contains unaudited information regarding the Fund’s principal risks. Please refer to that document when considering the Fund’s principal risks. |
Shareholder Communications: | |
Class A | $75 |
Class C | 11 |
Class Y | 9 |
Total | $95 |
Shares | Value | |||||
UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 111.7% | ||||||
Common Stocks — 108.3% of Net Assets | ||||||
Aerospace & Defense — 3.5% | ||||||
1,363 | Hensoldt AG | $ 91,332 | ||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | $91,332 | |||||
Banks — 3.3% | ||||||
4,397 | FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | $ 87,114 | ||||
Total Banks | $87,114 | |||||
Beverages — 1.4% | ||||||
238 | PepsiCo., Inc. | $ 35,686 | ||||
Total Beverages | $35,686 | |||||
Biotechnology — 2.1% | ||||||
113(a) | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $ 54,785 | ||||
Total Biotechnology | $54,785 | |||||
Broadline Retail — 8.0% | ||||||
2,700 | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. | $ 44,768 | ||||
869(a) | Amazon.com, Inc. | 165,336 | ||||
Total Broadline Retail | $210,104 | |||||
Capital Markets — 5.8% | ||||||
532 | Euronext NV (144A) | $ 77,047 | ||||
432 | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 74,520 | ||||
Total Capital Markets | $151,567 | |||||
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.5% | ||||||
570(a) | BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. | $ 65,037 | ||||
Total Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | $65,037 | |||||
Electrical Equipment — 2.5% | ||||||
193(a) | Generac Holdings, Inc. | $ 24,444 | ||||
82 | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 21,187 | ||||
291 | Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A | 21,010 | ||||
Total Electrical Equipment | $66,641 | |||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.8% | ||||||
128 | CDW Corp. | $ 20,513 | ||||
Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | $20,513 | |||||
Energy Equipment & Services — 1.4% | ||||||
843 | Baker Hughes Co. | $ 37,050 | ||||
Total Energy Equipment & Services | $37,050 | |||||
Shares | Value | |||||
Entertainment — 3.6% | ||||||
181 | Electronic Arts, Inc. | $ 26,158 | ||||
1,000 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | 68,210 | ||||
Total Entertainment | $94,368 | |||||
Financial Services — 7.4% | ||||||
1,339 | Edenred SE | $ 43,692 | ||||
201 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 110,172 | ||||
610(a) | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 39,802 | ||||
Total Financial Services | $193,666 | |||||
Ground Transportation — 3.3% | ||||||
1,206(a) | Uber Technologies, Inc. | $ 87,869 | ||||
Total Ground Transportation | $87,869 | |||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 4.3% | ||||||
500 | Hoya Corp. | $ 56,402 | ||||
4,400 | Olympus Corp. | 57,792 | ||||
Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | $114,194 | |||||
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.6% | ||||||
302 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | $ 41,607 | ||||
Total Health Care Providers & Services | $41,607 | |||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 4.9% | ||||||
668 | Amadeus IT Group S.A. | $ 51,191 | ||||
337 | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | 76,684 | ||||
Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | $127,875 | |||||
Household Durables — 2.9% | ||||||
3,000 | Sony Group Corp. | $ 76,414 | ||||
Total Household Durables | $76,414 | |||||
Insurance — 4.0% | ||||||
375 | Progressive Corp. | $ 106,129 | ||||
Total Insurance | $106,129 | |||||
Interactive Media & Services — 5.1% | ||||||
865 | Alphabet, Inc., Class C | $ 135,139 | ||||
Total Interactive Media & Services | $135,139 | |||||
IT Services — 2.4% | ||||||
259 | International Business Machines Corp. | $ 64,403 | ||||
Total IT Services | $64,403 | |||||
Shares | Value | |||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 3.7% | ||||||
90 | Lonza Group AG | $ 55,393 | ||||
84 | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 41,798 | ||||
Total Life Sciences Tools & Services | $97,191 | |||||
Pharmaceuticals — 3.6% | ||||||
15 | Eli Lilly & Co. | $ 12,389 | ||||
383 | Novo Nordisk A/S (A.D.R.) | 26,595 | ||||
353 | Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | 24,467 | ||||
286 | Sanofi S.A. | 31,692 | ||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | $95,143 | |||||
Professional Services — 3.5% | ||||||
1,822 | RELX Plc | $ 91,521 | ||||
Total Professional Services | $91,521 | |||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 9.5% | ||||||
589(a) | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | $ 60,514 | ||||
109 | ASML Holding NV | 72,125 | ||||
216 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 33,180 | ||||
3,000 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 83,633 | ||||
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | $249,452 | |||||
Software — 6.1% | ||||||
313 | Microsoft Corp. | $ 117,497 | ||||
163 | Salesforce, Inc. | 43,743 | ||||
Total Software | $161,240 | |||||
Specialty Retail — 2.3% | ||||||
498 | TJX Cos., Inc. | $ 60,656 | ||||
Total Specialty Retail | $60,656 | |||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 6.9% | ||||||
434 | Apple, Inc. | $ 96,404 | ||||
2,117 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 83,837 | ||||
Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | $180,241 | |||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.9% | ||||||
80 | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | $ 49,946 | ||||
Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | $49,946 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,246,217) |
$2,846,883 | |||||
Principal Amount USD ($) |
Value | |||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations — 3.4% of Net Assets |
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50,000(b) | U.S. Treasury Bills, 4/8/25 | $ 49,959 | ||||
40,000(b) | U.S. Treasury Bills, 4/17/25 | 39,925 | ||||
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (Cost $89,884) |
$89,884 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS — 111.7% (Cost $2,336,101) |
$2,936,767 | |||||
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (11.7)% | $(308,641) | |||||
net assets — 100.0% | $2,628,126 | |||||
(A.D.R.) | American Depositary Receipts. |
(144A) | The resale of such security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2025, the value of these securities amounted to $77,047, or 2.9% of net assets. |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through accretion of discount. |
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $704,779 |
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (110,060) |
Net unrealized appreciation | $594,719 |
Level 1 | – | unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 | – | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 3 | – | significant unobservable inputs (including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments). See Notes to Financial Statements — Note 1A. |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
Common Stocks | ||||
Aerospace & Defense | $— | $91,332 | $— | $91,332 |
Banks | — | 87,114 | — | 87,114 |
Broadline Retail | 165,336 | 44,768 | — | 210,104 |
Capital Markets | 74,520 | 77,047 | — | 151,567 |
Entertainment | 26,158 | 68,210 | — | 94,368 |
Financial Services | 149,974 | 43,692 | — | 193,666 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | — | 114,194 | — | 114,194 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 76,684 | 51,191 | — | 127,875 |
Household Durables | — | 76,414 | — | 76,414 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 41,798 | 55,393 | — | 97,191 |
Pharmaceuticals | 38,984 | 56,159 | — | 95,143 |
Professional Services | — | 91,521 | — | 91,521 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 93,694 | 155,758 | — | 249,452 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 96,404 | 83,837 | — | 180,241 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | — | 49,946 | — | 49,946 |
All Other Common Stocks | 936,755 | — | — | 936,755 |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | — | 89,884 | — | 89,884 |
Total Investments in Securities | $1,700,307 | $1,236,460 | $— | $2,936,767 |
ASSETS: | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $2,336,101) | $2,936,767 |
Cash | 24,446 |
Receivables — | |
Fund shares sold | 162 |
Dividends | 3,297 |
Due from the Adviser | 4,380 |
Other assets | 18,725 |
Total assets | $2,987,777 |
LIABILITIES: | |
Overdraft due to custodian | $2 |
Payables — | |
Fund shares repurchased | 299,187 |
Trustees’ fees | 1 |
Professional fees | 45,619 |
Management fees | 639 |
Administrative expenses | 74 |
Distribution fees | 345 |
Accrued expenses | 13,784 |
Total liabilities | $359,651 |
NET ASSETS: | |
Paid-in capital | $2,112,525 |
Distributable earnings | 515,601 |
Net assets | $2,628,126 |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | |
No par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | |
Class A* (based on $1,116,427/91,407 shares) | $12.21 |
Class C* (based on $631,176/52,962 shares) | $11.92 |
Class Y* (based on $880,523/71,970 shares) | $12.23 |
MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE: | |
Class A* (based on $12.21 net asset value per share/100%-5.75% maximum sales charge) | $12.95 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld $788) | $11,734 | |
Interest from unaffiliated issuers | 1,643 | |
Total Investment Income | $13,377 | |
EXPENSES: | ||
Management fees | $9,587 | |
Administrative expenses | 5,303 | |
Transfer agent fees | ||
Class A* | 161 | |
Class C* | 12 | |
Class Y* | 1 | |
Distribution fees | ||
Class A* | 1,512 | |
Class C* | 3,684 | |
Shareholder communications expense | 191 | |
Registration fees | 15,680 | |
Professional fees | 33,089 | |
Printing expense | 12,553 | |
Officers’ and Trustees’ fees | 3,744 | |
Insurance expense | 36 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,571 | |
Total expenses | $88,124 | |
Less fees waived and expenses reimbursed by the Adviser | (72,278) | |
Net expenses | $15,846 | |
Net investment income (loss) | $(2,469) | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $101,270 | |
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (1,058) | $100,212 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | $(154,015) | |
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (6) | $(154,021) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | $(53,809) | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $(56,278) |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $(2,469) | $6,925 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 100,212 | 20,431 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (154,021) | 635,879 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $(56,278) | $663,235 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||
Class A* ($— and $0.03 per share, respectively) | $(10) | $(3,124) |
Class Y* ($0.03 and $0.06 per share, respectively) | (2,119) | (4,753) |
Total distributions to shareholders | $(2,129) | $(7,877) |
FROM FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | ||
Net proceeds from sales of shares | $55,844 | $109,563 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,810 | 6,877 |
Cost of shares repurchased | (328,344) | (101,534) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from Fund share transactions | $(270,690) | $14,906 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | $(329,097) | $670,264 |
NET ASSETS: | ||
Beginning of period | $2,957,223 | $2,286,959 |
End of period | $2,628,126 | $2,957,223 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Shares (unaudited) |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 Amount (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Shares |
Year Ended 9/30/24 Amount | |
Class A* | ||||
Shares sold | 3,818 | $46,805 | 9,723 | $109,563 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1 | 9 | 262 | 2,835 |
Less shares repurchased | (9,225) | (112,865) | (7,338) | (84,930) |
Net increase (decrease) |
(5,406) | $(66,051) | 2,647 | $27,468 |
Class C* | ||||
Shares sold | — | $— | — | $— |
Reinvestment of distributions | — | — | — | — |
Less shares repurchased | (8,022) | (95,777) | (1,253) | (14,297) |
Net decrease | (8,022) | $(95,777) | (1,253) | $(14,297) |
Class Y* | ||||
Shares sold | 722 | $9,039 | — | $— |
Reinvestment of distributions | 146 | 1,801 | 375 | 4,042 |
Less shares repurchased | (9,780) | (119,702) | (189) | (2,307) |
Net increase (decrease) |
(8,912) | $(108,862) | 186 | $1,735 |
* | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class A** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.45 | $9.68 | $7.86 | $9.84 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $(0.01) | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.23) | 2.76 | 1.80 | (2.00) | (0.17) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $(0.24) | $2.80 | $1.84 | $(1.98) | $(0.16) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.00)(b) | $(0.03) | $(0.02) | $— | $— |
Total distributions | $— | $(0.03) | $(0.02) | $— | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.24) | $2.77 | $1.82 | $(1.98) | $(0.16) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.21 | $12.45 | $9.68 | $7.86 | $9.84 |
Total return (c) | (1.93)%(d) | 29.00% | 23.44% | (20.12)% | (1.60)%(d) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.00%(e) | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.75%(e) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.09)%(e) | 0.34% | 0.45% | 0.21% | 0.28%(e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 19%(d) | 21% | 38% | 38% | 11%(d) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1,116 | $1,205 | $912 | $650 | $770 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 5.90%(e) | 6.99% | 10.45% | 11.71% | 12.69%(e) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (4.99)%(e) | (5.65)% | (9.00)% | (10.50)% | (11.66)%(e) |
* | Class A commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $(0.01) per share. |
(c) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(d) | Not annualized. |
(e) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class C** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.19 | $9.52 | $7.76 | $9.81 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $(0.05) | $(0.04) | $(0.03) | $(0.05) | $(0.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.22) | 2.71 | 1.79 | (2.00) | (0.16) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $(0.27) | $2.67 | $1.76 | $(2.05) | $(0.19) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.27) | $2.67 | $1.76 | $(2.05) | $(0.19) |
Net asset value, end of period | $11.92 | $12.19 | $9.52 | $7.76 | $9.81 |
Total return (b) | (2.22)%(c) | 28.05% | 22.68% | (20.90)% | (1.90)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.71%(d) | 1.72% | 1.72% | 1.74% | 1.69%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.80)%(d) | (0.38)% | (0.28)% | (0.53)% | (0.64)%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 19%(c) | 21% | 38% | 38% | 11%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $631 | $743 | $593 | $474 | $598 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 6.60%(d) | 7.69% | 11.15% | 12.43% | 13.63%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (5.69)%(d) | (6.35)% | (9.71)% | (11.22)% | (12.58)%(d) |
* | Class C commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
Six Months Ended 3/31/25 (unaudited) |
Year Ended 9/30/24 |
Year Ended 9/30/23 |
Year Ended 9/30/22 |
5/10/21* to 9/30/21 | |
Class Y** | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.48 | $9.70 | $7.87 | $9.85 | $10.00 |
Increase (decrease) from investment operations: | |||||
Net investment income (loss) (a) | $0.01 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.23) | 2.77 | 1.81 | (2.02) | (0.16) |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | $(0.22) | $2.84 | $1.88 | $(1.97) | $(0.15) |
Distributions to shareholders: | |||||
Net investment income | $(0.03) | $(0.06) | $(0.05) | $(0.01) | $— |
Total distributions | $(0.03) | $(0.06) | $(0.05) | $(0.01) | $— |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | $(0.25) | $2.78 | $1.83 | $(1.98) | $(0.15) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.23 | $12.48 | $9.70 | $7.87 | $9.85 |
Total return (b) | (1.80)%(c) | 29.36% | 23.94% | (20.04)% | (1.50)%(c) |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 0.70%(d) | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.70%(d) |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.21%(d) | 0.64% | 0.74% | 0.51% | 0.35%(d) |
Portfolio turnover rate | 19%(c) | 21% | 38% | 38% | 11%(c) |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $881 | $1,009 | $783 | $630 | $788 |
Ratios with no waiver of fees and assumption of expenses by the Adviser and no reduction for fees paid indirectly: | |||||
Total expenses to average net assets | 5.60%(d) | 6.68% | 10.14% | 11.40% | 12.64%(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (4.69)%(d) | (5.34)% | (8.70)% | (10.19)% | (11.59)%(d) |
* | Class Y commenced operations on May 10, 2021. |
** | Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) reorganized with the Fund effective April 1, 2025 (the “Reorganization”), after the end of the annual reporting period. The Predecessor Fund is the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In the Reorganization, shareholders holding Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund received Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Fund, respectively. |
(a) | The per-share data presented above is based on the average shares outstanding for the period presented. |
(b) | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions and the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
A. | Security Valuation |
The net asset value of the Fund is computed once daily, on each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. | |
Equity securities that have traded on an exchange are valued by using the last sale price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Equity securities that have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for which sale prices are not available, generally are valued using the mean between the last bid and asked prices or, if both last bid and asked prices are not available, at the last quoted bid price. Last sale and bid and asked prices are provided by independent third party pricing services. In the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, prices are typically determined by independent third party pricing services using a variety of techniques and methods. | |
The value of foreign securities is translated into U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rate quotations supplied by a third party pricing source. Trading in non-U.S. equity securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund’s shares are determined as of such times. The Adviser may use a fair value model developed by an independent pricing service to value non-U.S. equity securities. | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued daily using the foreign exchange rate or, for longer term forward contract positions, the spot currency rate and the forward points on a daily basis, in each case provided by a third party pricing service. Contracts whose forward settlement date falls between two quoted days are valued by interpolation. | |
Securities or loan interests for which independent pricing services or broker-dealers are unable to supply prices or for which market prices and/or quotations are not readily available or are considered to be unreliable are valued by a fair valuation team comprised of certain personnel of the Adviser. The Adviser is designated as the valuation designee for the Fund pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. The Adviser’s fair valuation team is responsible for monitoring developments that may impact fair valued securities. | |
Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a security may include credit ratings, the financial condition of the company, current market conditions and comparable securities. The Adviser may use fair value methods if it is determined that a significant event has occurred |
after the close of the exchange or market on which the security trades and prior to the determination of the Fund’s net asset value. Examples of a significant event might include political or economic news, corporate restructurings, natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading halts. Thus, the valuation of the Fund’s securities may differ significantly from exchange prices, and such differences could be material. | |
B. | Investment Income and Transactions |
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the exercise of reasonable diligence. | |
Interest income, including interest on income-bearing cash accounts, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend and interest income are reported net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country rates and net of income accrued on defaulted securities. | |
Interest and dividend income payable by delivery of additional shares is reclassified as PIK (payment-in-kind) income upon receipt and is included in interest and dividend income, respectively. | |
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the identified cost method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. | |
C. | Foreign Currency Translation |
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. | |
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any, represent, among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually received. Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not segregated on the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in the market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. |
D. | Federal Income Taxes |
It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund did not accrue any interest or penalties with respect to uncertain tax positions, which, if applicable, would be recorded as an income tax expense on the Statement of Operations. Tax returns filed within the prior three years remain subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities. | |
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary over distributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character, but are not adjusted for temporary differences. | |
The tax character of current year distributions payable will be determined at the end of the current taxable year. The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2024 was as follows: |
2024 | |
Distributions paid from: | |
Ordinary income | $7,877 |
Total | $7,877 |
2024 | |
Distributable earnings/(losses): | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $2,118 |
Capital loss carryforward | (176,854) |
Net unrealized appreciation | 748,744 |
Total | $574,008 |
E. | Fund Shares |
The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares as of trade date. The Amundi Distributors US, Inc., the Predecessor Fund's distributor, earned $21 in underwriting commissions on the sale of Class A shares during the six months ended March 31, 2025. | |
F. | Class Allocations |
Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on its respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the day. | |
During the periods covered by these financial statements, distribution fees were calculated based on the average daily net asset value attributable to Class A and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively (see Note 5). Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund did not pay distribution fees. All expenses and fees paid to the Fund’s transfer agent for its services were allocated among the classes of shares based on the number of accounts in each class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses (see Note 4). | |
During the periods covered by these financial statements, distributions to shareholders were recorded as of the ex-dividend date. During the periods covered by these financial statements, distributions paid by the Predecessor Fund with respect to each class of shares were calculated in the same manner and at the same time, except that net investment income dividends to Class A, Class C and Class Y shares of the Predecessor Fund reflected different transfer agent and distribution expense rates. | |
G. | Risks |
The value of securities held by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic, political or regulatory conditions, recessions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, inflation, changes in interest rates, armed conflict such as between Russia and Ukraine or in the Middle East, sanctions against Russia, other nations or individuals or companies and possible countermeasures, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In the past several years, financial markets have experienced increased volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity and heightened uncertainty. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen or spread. Inflation and interest rates may increase. These circumstances could |
adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. | |
Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced or may experience particularly large losses. Periods of extreme volatility in the financial markets, reduced liquidity of many instruments, increased government debt, inflation, and disruptions to supply chains, consumer demand and employee availability, may continue for some time. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value. Other securities or markets could be similarly affected by past or future political, geopolitical or other events or conditions. | |
Governments and central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, may not be known for some time. | |
The U.S. and other countries are periodically involved in disputes over trade and other matters, which may result in tariffs, investment restrictions and adverse impacts on affected companies and securities. For example, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade barriers on Chinese exports, has restricted sales of certain categories of goods to China, and has established barriers to investments in China. Trade disputes may adversely affect the economies of the U.S. and its trading partners, as well as companies directly or indirectly affected and financial markets generally. If the political climate between the U.S. and China does not improve or continues to deteriorate, if China enters into military conflict with Taiwan, the Philippines or another neighbor, or if other geopolitical conflicts develop or get worse, economies, markets and individual securities may be severely affected both regionally and globally, and the value of the Fund’s assets may go down. | |
At times, the Fund’s investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are interrelated or have common risks, making the Fund more susceptible to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries and sectors. | |
The Fund may invest in small and mid-sized companies. Compared to large companies, small and mid-sized companies, and the market for their equity securities, may be more sensitive to changes in earnings results and investor expectations or poor economic or market conditions, including those experienced during a recession, have more limited product lines, operating histories, markets or capital resources, may be |
dependent upon a limited management group, experience sharper swings in market values, have limited liquidity, be harder to value or to sell at the times and prices the Adviser thinks appropriate, and offer greater potential for gain and loss. | |
Normally, the Fund invests at least a minimum percentage of its net assets in issuers located outside of the United States. The Fund’s investments in foreign markets and countries with limited developing markets may subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk than investments in a developed market. These risks include disruptive political or economic conditions, military conflicts and sanctions, terrorism, sustained economic downturns, financial instability, less liquid trading markets, extreme price volatility, currency risks, reduction of government or central bank support, inadequate accounting standards, tariffs, tax disputes or other tax burdens, nationalization or expropriation of assets, and the imposition of adverse governmental laws, arbitrary application of laws and regulations or lack of rule of law and investment and repatriation restrictions. Lack of information and less market regulation also may affect the value of these securities. Withholding and other non-U.S. taxes may decrease the Fund’s return. Non-U.S. issuers may be located in parts of the world that have historically been prone to natural disasters. Investing in depositary receipts is subject to many of the same risks as investing directly in non-U.S. issuers. Depositary receipts may involve higher expenses and may trade at a discount (or premium) to the underlying security. | |
Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus and certain companies and individuals. Since then, Russian securities lost all, or nearly all, their market value, and many other issuers, securities and markets have been adversely affected. The United States and other countries may impose sanctions on other countries, companies and individuals in light of Russia’s military invasion. The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant impact on the value and liquidity of certain Fund investments, on Fund performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, particularly with respect to securities and commodities, such as oil, natural gas and food commodities, as well as other sectors with exposure to Russian issuers or issuers in other |
countries affected by the invasion, and are likely to have collateral impacts on market sectors globally. | |
With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Fund is susceptible to operational, information security and related risks. While the Adviser has established business continuity plans in the event of, and risk management systems to prevent, limit or mitigate, such cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including the possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Furthermore, the Fund cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers to the Fund such as the Fund’s custodian and accounting agent, and the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, many beneficial owners of Fund shares hold them through accounts at broker-dealers, retirement platforms and other financial market participants over which neither the Fund nor the Adviser exercises control. Each of these may in turn rely on service providers to them, which are also subject to the risk of cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity failures or breaches at the Adviser or the Fund’s service providers or intermediaries have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference with the Fund’s ability to calculate its net asset value, impediments to trading, the inability of Fund shareholders to effect share purchases, redemptions or exchanges or receive distributions, loss of or unauthorized access to private shareholder information and violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, or additional compliance costs. Such costs and losses may not be covered under any insurance. In addition, maintaining vigilance against cyber-attacks may involve substantial costs over time, and system enhancements may themselves be subject to cyber-attacks. | |
The Fund’s prospectus contains unaudited information regarding the Fund’s principal risks. Please refer to that document when considering the Fund’s principal risks. | |
H. | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts |
The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“contracts”) for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. All contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable exchange rates, and any resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recorded in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund records realized gains and losses at the time a contract is offset by entry into a closing transaction or extinguished by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract and from |
unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (see Note 4). | |
During the six months ended March 31, 2025, the Predecessor Fund had entered into various forward foreign currency exchange contracts that obligated the Fund to deliver or take delivery of currencies at specified future maturity dates. Alternatively, prior to the settlement date of a forward foreign currency exchange contract, the Fund may close out such contract by entering into an offsetting contract. | |
The average market value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts open during the six months ended March 31, 2025 was $0 for sells. There were no open forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at March 31, 2025. |
Shareholder Communications: | |
Class A | $175 |
Class C | 12 |
Class Y | 4 |
Total | $191 |
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
N/A
ITEM 9. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. (Unaudited)
VICTORY PORTFOLIOS IV
VICTORY VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS II
(together with their series portfolios, collectively, the “Open-End Funds”)
PIONEER FLOATING RATE FUND, INC.
PIONEER HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
PIONEER DIVERSIFIED HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
PIONEER MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
PIONEER MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME ADVANTAGE FUND, INC.
PIONEER MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC.
PIONEER ILS INTERVAL FUND
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “CLOSED-END FUNDS”)
(TOGETHER WITH THE OPEN-END FUNDS, COLLECTIVELY, THE “FUNDS”)
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
I. | Covered Officers/Purpose of the Code |
A. This Code of Conduct (the “Code”) applies to the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Funds, and the “Covered Officers”, each of whom is set forth in Exhibit A, for the purpose of promoting:
1. | Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; |
2. | Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in other public communications made by the Trusts; |
3. | Compliance with applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations; |
4. | The prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code; and |
5. | Accountability for adherence to the Code. |
B. Each Covered Officer should adhere to a high standard of business ethics and should be sensitive to situations that may give rise to actual as well as apparent conflicts of interest.
II. | Covered Officers Should Handle Ethically Any Actual or Apparent Conflicts of Interest |
A. | Overview. A “conflict of interest” occurs when a Covered Officer’s private interest interferes with the interests of, or his or her service to, the Trusts. For example, a conflict of interest would arise if a Covered Officer, or a member of his family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position with the Trusts. |
Certain conflicts of interest that could arise out of the relationships between Covered Officers and the Trusts already are subject to conflict of interest provisions in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Investment Company Act”) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Investment Advisers Act”). For example, Covered Officers may not individually engage in certain transactions (such as the purchase or sale of securities or other property) with the Trusts because of their status as “affiliated persons” of the Trusts. The Trusts’ and their investment adviser’s compliance programs and procedures are designed to prevent, or identify and correct, violations of these provisions. This Code does not, and is not intended to, repeat or replace these programs and procedures, and such conflicts fall outside of the parameters of this Code.
Although typically not presenting an opportunity for improper personal benefit, conflicts may arise or result from the contractual relationship between the Trusts and the investment adviser and the administrator, whose officers or employees also serve as Covered Officers. As a result, this Code recognizes that the Covered Officers will, in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Trusts or for the adviser or the administrator, or for both), be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions that will have different effects on the adviser, the administrator and the Trusts. The participation of the Covered Officers in such activities is inherent in the contractual relationship between the adviser, the administrator and the Trusts and is consistent with the performance by the Covered Officers of their duties as officers of the Trusts. Thus, if performed in conformity with the provisions of the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, such activities will be deemed to have been handled ethically. In addition, it is recognized by each Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) that the Covered Officers may also be officers or employees of one or more other investment companies covered by this or other codes.
Other conflicts of interest are covered by the Code, even if such conflicts of interest are not subject to provisions in the Investment Company Act or the Investment Advisers Act. Section C describes the types of conflicts of interest that are covered under this Code, but Covered Officers should keep in mind that these examples are not exhaustive. The overarching principle is that the personal interest of a Covered Officer should not be placed improperly before the interest of the Company.
B. | Obligations of Covered Officers. Each Covered Officer must: |
1. | Not use his personal influence or personal relationships improperly to influence investment decisions or financial reporting by the Trusts whereby the Covered Officer would benefit personally to the detriment of the Trusts; |
2. | Not cause the Trusts to take action, or fail to take action, for the individual personal benefit of the Covered Officer rather than the benefit of the Trusts; |
3. | Report at least annually outside business affiliations or other relationships (e.g., officer, director, governor, trustee, part-time employment) other than his or her relationship to the Trusts, the investment adviser and the administrator. |
C. Conflicts of interest. When a Covered Person becomes aware of a situation that could involve a conflict of interest, or that could reasonably be considered an appearance of a conflict of interest, the Covered Person should disclose this matter to the Chief Compliance Officer. For purposes of this Code, the Chief Compliance Officer shall be the Chief Compliance Officer of Victory Capital Management Inc. (“VCM”). Examples of these include:
1. | Service as a director on the board of any public or private company; The receipt, as an officer of the Trusts, of any gift in excess of $100; |
2. | The receipt of any entertainment from any company with which the Trusts have current or prospective business dealings, unless such entertainment is business-related, reasonable in cost, appropriate as to time and place, and not so frequent as to raise any question of impropriety; |
3. | Any ownership interest in, or any consulting or employment relationship with, any of the Trusts’ service providers, other than their investment adviser, principal underwriter, administrator or any affiliated person thereof; |
4. | A direct or indirect financial interest in commissions, transaction charges or spreads paid by the Trusts for effecting portfolio transactions or for selling or redeeming shares other than an interest arising from the Covered Officer’s employment, such as compensation or equity ownership. |
D. Conflicts of interest not specifically enumerated. It is impractical to attempt to list in this Code all possible situations that could result in a conflict of interest. If a proposed transaction, interest, personal activity, or investment raises any concerns, questions or doubts, a Covered Officer should consult with the Chief Compliance Officer before engaging in such transaction or investment or pursuing such interest or activity. The Chief Compliance Officer shall review the facts and circumstances of the actual or potential conflict of interest in accordance with Section IV of these Procedures.
III. | Disclosure and Compliance |
A. Each Covered Officer should familiarize himself or herself with the disclosure requirements generally applicable to the Trusts.
B. Each Covered Officer should not knowingly misrepresent, or cause others to misrepresent, facts about the Trusts to others, whether within or outside the Trusts, including to the Trusts’ Trustees and auditors, and to governmental regulators and self-regulatory organizations.
C. Each Covered Officer should, to the extent appropriate within his or her area of responsibility, consult with other officers and employees of the Trusts, the adviser and the administrator with the goal of promoting full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the reports and documents the Trusts file with, or submit to, the SEC and in other public communications made by the Trusts.
D. It is the responsibility of each Covered Officer to promote compliance with the standards and restrictions imposed by applicable laws, rules and regulations.
IV. | Reporting and Accountability |
A. Responsibilities and conduct. Each Covered Officer must
1. | Upon adoption of the Code (or thereafter as applicable, upon becoming a Covered Officer), affirm in writing to the appropriate Board that he or she has received, read, and understands the Code; |
2. | Annually thereafter affirm to the appropriate Board that he or she has complied with the requirements of the Code; |
3. | Not retaliate against any other Covered Officer or any employee of the Trusts or their affiliated persons for reports of potential violations that are made in good faith; and |
4. | Notify the Chief Compliance Officer promptly if he or she knows of any violation of this Code. Failure to do so is itself a violation of this Code. |
B. Chief Compliance Officer. The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for applying this Code to specific situations in which questions are presented under it and has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Based on its review, the Chief Compliance Officer shall advise the Covered Officer that the proposed transaction, investment, interest or activity: (i) would not violate this Code; (ii) would not violate this Code only if conducted in a particular manner and/or subject to certain conditions or safeguards; or (iii) would violate the Code and is, therefore, prohibited.
C. Waivers. A Covered Officer may request a waiver from a provision of this Code if there is a reasonable likelihood that a contemplated action would not involve an actual conflict of interest that this Code is designed to prevent. The Audit and Risk Oversight Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) shall review and act upon any request for a waiver from any provision of the Code. The Committee shall disclose any waiver from a provision of the Code to the extent required by SEC rules or any other policy of the Trusts or VCM.
D. Enforcing the Code of Conduct. The Trusts will adhere to the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code:
1. | The Chief Compliance Officer will take all appropriate action to investigate any potential violations reported to him or her; |
2. | If, after such investigation, the Chief Compliance Officer believes that no violation has occurred, no further action is required; |
3. | Any matter that the Chief Compliance Officer believes is a violation shall be reported to the Committee; and |
4. | If the Committee concurs that a violation has occurred, it will inform the Board and make a recommendation of appropriate courses of action. The Board will consider and take appropriate action regarding the violation. The Board may among other things, notify VCM, the Trust’s administrator, or their Boards of Directors; recommend the assessment of a monetary penalty against the Covered Person; issue a formal written reprimand to, or recommend the dismissal of, the Covered Officer; require additional training by the violator; or recommend modifications to the Trust’s policies and procedures. |
V. | Other Policies and Procedures |
This Code shall be the sole code of conduct adopted by the Trusts for purposes of Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the rules and forms applicable to registered investment companies relating to that section. Insofar as other policies or procedures of the Trusts, the Trusts’ investment adviser, principal underwriter, or other service providers govern or purport to govern the behavior or activities of the Covered Officers who are subject to this Code, they are superseded by this Code to the extent that they overlap or conflict with the provisions of this Code. The Codes of Ethics under Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act, and any insider trading policies are separate policies of the Trusts, VCM, any sub-adviser or the principal underwriter that apply to the Covered Officers and others, and are not part of this Code.
VI. | Amendments |
Any amendments to this Code, other than amendments to Exhibit A, must be approved or ratified by a majority vote of the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act) (the “Independent Trustees”). Any changes to this Code will, to the extent required, will be disclosed as provided by SEC rules.
VII. | Confidentiality |
All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code will be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than officers and Trustees of the Trust, the Trusts’ investment adviser, administrator or sub-administrator, counsel to the Trusts or counsel to the Independent Trustees.
VIII. | Internal Use |
The Code is intended solely for the internal use by the Trusts and does not constitute an admission, by or on behalf of the Trusts, as to any fact, circumstance, or legal conclusion.
Adopted: December 30 , 2024
Exhibit A
Persons Covered by this Code of Conduct
The Funds
Principal Executive Officer: Thomas Dusenberry, President
Principal Financial Officer: Carol D.Trevino, Treasurer
As of: April 1, 2025
Exhibit B
Acknowledgement
Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Funds, (the “Code”), I hereby acknowledge and affirm that I have received, read and understand the Code and agree to adhere to and abide by the letter and spirit of its provisions.
Signature: | /s/ Thomas Dusenberry | |
Print Name: | Thomas Dusenberry | |
Date: | 05/05/2025 |
Exhibit B
Acknowledgement
Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Funds, (the “Code”), I hereby acknowledge and affirm that I have received, read and understand the Code and agree to adhere to and abide by the letter and spirit of its provisions.
Signature: | /s/ Carol D. Trevino | |
Print Name: | Carol D. Trevino | |
Date: | 05/05/2025 |
Exhibit C
Annual Certification
Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Funds, (the “Code”), I hereby acknowledge and affirm that since the date of the last annual certification given pursuant to the Code, I have complied with all requirements of the Code.
Signature: | /s/ Carol D. Trevino | |
Print Name: | Carol D. Trevino | |
Date: | 05/05/2025 |
Exhibit C
Annual Certification
Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Funds, (the “Code”), I hereby acknowledge and affirm that since the date of the last annual certification given pursuant to the Code, I have complied with all requirements of the Code.
Signature: | /s/ Thomas Dusenberry | |
Print Name: | Thomas Dusenberry | |
Date: | 05/05/2025 |
Item 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. (Unaudited)
Each Board Member also serves as a Board Member of other Funds in the Pioneer Family of Funds complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each Fund based on net assets. Trustees’ fees paid by the Fund are within Item 7. Statement of Operations as Trustees’ fees and expenses.
Item 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT. (Unaudited)
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory Capital”) serves as the investment adviser to Victory Pioneer Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”) pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between Victory Capital and the Fund (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).
The Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the reorganization of Pioneer Strategic Income (the “Predecessor Fund”) into the Fund (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund and the Fund entered into the Reorganization in connection with the contribution of Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (“Amundi US”), the Predecessor Fund’s investment adviser, to Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“Victory Capital Holdings”), the parent company of Victory Capital (the “Transaction”). The Reorganization was approved by shareholders of the Predecessor Fund at a meeting held on March 27, 2025 and was consummated on April 1, 2025.
The Trustees of the Fund, including all of the Independent Trustees, met to consider the Investment Advisory Agreement at an in-person meeting held on December 16, 2024. The Independent Trustees also served on the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund.
To assist the Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, Victory Capital provided extensive information to the Trustees regarding the Reorganization, the Transaction and the investment advisory services to be provided by Victory Capital under the Investment Advisory Agreement. Before and during the December 16, 2024 meeting, the Trustees sought additional information as they deemed necessary and appropriate. In connection with their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees worked with their independent legal counsel to prepare requests for additional information that were submitted to Victory Capital and Amundi US. The Trustees’ requests for information sought information relevant to the Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and anticipated impacts of the Reorganization and the Transaction on the Fund and its shareholders. The Independent Trustees met with senior management representatives of Victory Capital and Amundi US on numerous occasions to discuss various aspects of the Reorganization and the Transaction, to review information provided to assist the Independent Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction, and to make supplemental due diligence requests for additional information from Victory Capital and Amundi US with respect to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction. Victory Capital and Amundi US provided documents and information in response to the requests from the Independent Trustees, as well as made presentations to, and responded to questions from, the Independent Trustees.
Prior to voting on the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with representatives of Amundi US and Victory Capital, counsel to the Fund and counsel to the Independent Trustees. The Independent Trustees also reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of Amundi US, Victory Capital or counsel to the Fund were present.
The Trustees’ evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement reflected information provided specifically in connection with their review of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as well as, where relevant, information that was previously furnished to the Independent Trustees in connection with the renewal of the Predecessor Fund’s investment advisory agreement with Amundi US (the “Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement”) at an in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024 and at other meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees throughout the prior year.
Among other things, the Trustees considered:
(i) that, in the Transaction, Amundi US would be combined into Victory Capital Holdings in exchange for shares of Victory Capital Holdings issued to Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. (“Amundi”), the parent company of Amundi US, without Amundi becoming a controlling stockholder of Victory Capital Holdings, and that Victory Capital Holdings and Amundi would establish a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership;
(ii) representations by Victory Capital regarding the reputation, experience, financial strength and resources of Victory Capital and its investment franchises;
(iii) that Victory Capital informed the Trustees that the portfolio managers of the Predecessor Fund were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a planned Victory Capital investment franchise, managing the Fund using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed, and the Trustees considered the historical investment performance record of the Predecessor Fund under such investment approach;
(iv) the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s legal and operational structure, risk management, administrative, legal, compliance and cybersecurity functions;
(v) Victory Capital’s distribution capabilities, including its significant network of intermediary relationships, which may provide additional opportunities for the Fund to grow assets and lower fees and expenses through increased economies of scale;
(vi) Victory Capital’s broad distribution network and a large fund family of Victory Funds may also provide opportunities for asset growth for the Fund and economies of scale through the potential to negotiate lower fee rates from service providers and to determine based on the assets of the entire Victory Fund complex;
(vii) the fact that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund;
(viii) the fact that the Independent Trustees received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024;
(ix) that Victory Capital agreed with the Trustees that, for at least three years after the closing of the Reorganization, Victory Capital would waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the Fund’s total net annual operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year at the time of the closing of the Reorganization, and that the contractual expense limitation agreement permits Victory Capital to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to two years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to the lesser of any operating expense limitation in effect at the time of: (1) the original waiver or expense reimbursement; or (2) recoupment, after giving effect to the recoupment amount;
(x) that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund;
(xi) that Victory Capital had acquired and integrated several investment management companies;
(xii) that Victory Capital had agreed to conduct, and use reasonable best efforts to cause its affiliates to conduct, its business in compliance with Section 15(f) of the 1940 Act so as not to impose an “unfair burden” on the Fund; and
(xiii) the potential benefits to the shareholders of the Fund, including continuity of portfolio management and operating efficiencies due to the greater scale of Victory Capital that may be achieved from the Reorganization.
Certain of these considerations are discussed in more detail below. The Trustees also requested, obtained and considered the following information in connection with their evaluation of the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund:
(i) memoranda provided by Fund counsel that summarized the legal standards and other considerations that are relevant to the Trustees in their deliberations regarding the Investment Advisory Agreement; and
(ii) the financial statements of Victory Capital, a profitability analysis provided by Victory Capital, and an analysis from Victory Capital as to possible economies of scale. The Independent Trustees further considered materials provided in connection with their review of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement, including information regarding the qualifications of the investment management team for the Fund, as well as the level of investment by the Fund’s portfolio managers in the Fund. In addition, the Independent Trustees considered the information provided at and in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund throughout the year regarding the Predecessor Fund’s performance and risk attributes, including through meetings with investment management personnel, and took into account other information related to the Predecessor Fund provided to the Independent Trustees at regularly scheduled meetings.
At the December 16, 2024 meeting, based on their evaluation of the information provided, the Trustees including the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement. In approving the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single factor as the controlling factor in their determinations.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered that the Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the Reorganization. The Trustees considered that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s representation that, under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Fund would be managed using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed.
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that had been provided by Amundi US to the Predecessor Fund and that were expected to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization, taking into account the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund.
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding its business and operating structure, scale of operations, leadership and reputation. The Trustees also considered the capabilities, resources, and personnel of Victory Capital, in order to determine whether Victory Capital is capable of providing at least the same level of investment management services provided to the Predecessor Fund. The Trustees received information regarding Victory Capital’s plans to integrate Amundi US investment personnel into Victory Capital as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Independent Trustees noted that they had considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers at Amundi US at meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held prior to September 17, 2024.
The Trustees considered the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s compliance, risk management, cybersecurity and legal resources and personnel. The Trustees also reviewed information provided by Victory Capital related to its business, legal, and regulatory affairs, including information regarding the resources available to Victory Capital to provide the services specified under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s financial condition, and noted that Victory Capital was expected to be able to provide a high level of service to the Fund and continuously invest and re-invest in its investment management business. The Trustees considered that Amundi US supervised and monitored the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s service providers and provided the Predecessor Fund with personnel (including Fund officers) and other resources that were necessary for the Predecessor Fund’s business management and operations, and considered the personnel and resources that Victory Capital proposed to provide with respect to such services for the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered that, as administrator, Amundi US was responsible for the administration of the Predecessor Fund’s business and other affairs and that, following the Reorganization, Victory Capital would be responsible for the administration of the Fund’s business and other affairs. The Trustees considered that the fees Victory Capital would charge for administration services were higher than the fees that Amundi US received as reimbursement for services rendered, and considered Victory Capital’s explanation of the reasons for the differences in administration fees charged by Victory Capital and Amundi US as well as the expense limitation arrangement proposed to be implemented for the Fund for at least three years following the completion of the Reorganization. Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services that Victory Capital would provide to the Fund would be satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Fund is newly-organized and does not have a performance history. The Trustees considered that the Fund succeeded to the performance history of the Predecessor Fund in the Reorganization. In considering the Predecessor Fund’s performance, the Independent Trustees regularly reviewed and discussed throughout the year data and information comparing the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the performance of its peer group of funds, as classified by Morningstar, Inc. (Morningstar), and with the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s benchmark index. They also discussed the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers on a regular basis. The Independent Trustees’ regular reviews and discussions with respect to the Predecessor Fund were factored into the Trustees’ deliberations concerning the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
In addition, the Trustees considered that the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Trustees also considered that the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund.
Advisory Fee and Expenses
The Independent Trustees considered that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund. The Independent Trustees also considered that, for at least three years after the close of the Reorganization, Victory Capital had agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund so that its total net operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year, at the time of the closing of the Reorganization. The Independent Trustees also considered that they had received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024. The Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory fee payable by the Fund to Victory Capital was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services to be provided by Victory Capital.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding the estimated profitability of Victory Capital with respect to the advisory services proposed to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund, including the methodology used by Victory Capital in allocating certain of its costs to the management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s estimated profit margins in connection with the overall operation of the Fund. The Trustees considered the investments Victory Capital expected to make to support and grow the Pioneer funds brand and the costs to integrate the Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business into Victory Capital. The Trustees also considered information regarding Victory Capital’s profit margins with respect to the funds it currently manages. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s representation that the fully integrated Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business, including investments to support ongoing growth, was expected to have a positive impact on Victory Capital’s overall financial profitability. The Trustees considered Victory
Capital’s current profit margins in comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees concluded that Victory Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the extent to which Victory Capital may realize economies of scale or other efficiencies in managing and supporting the Fund. The Trustees noted the breakpoints in the management fee schedule. The Trustees recognize that economies of scale are difficult to identify and quantify, and that, among other factors that may be relevant, are the following: fee levels, expense subsidization, investment by Victory Capital in research and analytical capabilities and Victory Capital’s commitment and resource allocation to the Fund. The Trustees noted that profitability also may be an indicator of the availability of any economies of scale, although profitability may vary for other reasons including due to reductions in expenses. The Trustees concluded that economies of scale, if any, would be appropriately shared with the Fund.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits that Victory Capital may enjoy from its relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the character and amount of fees to be paid by the Fund, other than under the Investment Advisory Agreement, for services to be provided by Victory Capital and its affiliates. The Trustees further considered the revenues and profitability of Victory Capital’s businesses other than the Fund business. To the extent applicable, the Trustees also considered the potential benefits to the Fund and to Victory Capital and its affiliates from the use of “soft” commission dollars generated by the Fund to pay for research and brokerage services.
The Trustees noted that the completion of the Transaction would result in a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership between Amundi and Victory Capital, and that Victory Capital may benefit from Amundi’s ability to market the services of Victory Capital globally, including in an increase of the overall scale of Victory Capital. The Trustees considered that the Transaction would significantly increase Victory Capital’s assets under management and expand Victory Capital’s investment capabilities. The Trustees considered that this increased size and diversification could facilitate Victory Capital’s continued investment in its business and products, which Victory Capital would be able to leverage across a broader base of assets. The Trustees considered that Victory Capital and the Fund are expected to receive reciprocal intangible benefits from the relationship, including mutual brand recognition. The Trustees concluded that any such benefits received by Victory Capital as a result of its relationship with the Fund were reasonable.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the Investment Advisory Agreement, including the fees payable thereunder, was fair and reasonable and voted to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory Capital”) serves as the investment adviser to Victory Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Fund”) pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between Victory Capital and the Fund (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).
The Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the reorganization of Pioneer Intrinsic Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) into the Fund (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund and the Fund entered into the Reorganization in connection with the contribution of Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (“Amundi US”), the Predecessor Fund’s investment adviser, to Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“Victory Capital Holdings”), the parent company of Victory Capital (the “Transaction”). The Reorganization was approved by shareholders of the Predecessor Fund at a meeting held on March 27, 2025 and was consummated on April 1, 2025.
The Trustees of the Fund, including all of the Independent Trustees, met to consider the Investment Advisory Agreement at an in-person meeting held on December 16, 2024. The Independent Trustees also served on the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund.
To assist the Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, Victory Capital provided extensive information to the Trustees regarding the Reorganization, the Transaction and the investment advisory services to be provided by Victory Capital under the Investment Advisory Agreement. Before and during the December 16, 2024 meeting, the Trustees sought additional information as they deemed necessary and appropriate. In connection with their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees worked with their independent legal counsel to prepare requests for additional information that were submitted to Victory Capital and Amundi US. The Trustees’ requests for information sought information relevant to the Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and anticipated impacts of the Reorganization and the Transaction on the Fund and its shareholders. The Independent Trustees met with senior management representatives of Victory Capital and Amundi US on numerous occasions to discuss various aspects of the Reorganization and the Transaction, to review information provided to assist the Independent Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction, and to make supplemental due diligence requests for additional information from Victory Capital and Amundi US with respect to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction. Victory Capital and Amundi US provided documents and information in response to the requests from the Independent Trustees, as well as made presentations to, and responded to questions from, the Independent Trustees.
Prior to voting on the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with representatives of Amundi US and Victory Capital, counsel to the Fund and counsel to the Independent Trustees. The Independent Trustees also reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of Amundi US, Victory Capital or counsel to the Fund were present.
The Trustees’ evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement reflected information provided specifically in connection with their review of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as well as, where relevant, information that was previously furnished to the Independent Trustees in connection with the renewal of the Predecessor Fund’s investment advisory agreement with Amundi US (the “Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement”) at an in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024 and at other meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees throughout the prior year. Among other things, the Trustees considered:
(i) that, in the Transaction, Amundi US would be combined into Victory Capital Holdings in exchange for shares of Victory Capital Holdings issued to Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. (“Amundi”), the parent company of Amundi US, without Amundi becoming a controlling stockholder of Victory Capital Holdings, and that Victory Capital Holdings and Amundi would establish a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership;
(ii) representations by Victory Capital regarding the reputation, experience, financial strength and resources of Victory Capital and its investment franchises;
(iii) that Victory Capital informed the Trustees that the portfolio managers of the Predecessor Fund were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a planned Victory Capital investment franchise, managing the Fund using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed, and the Trustees considered the historical investment performance record of the Predecessor Fund under such investment approach;
(iv) the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s legal and operational structure, risk management, administrative, legal, compliance and cybersecurity functions;
(v) Victory Capital’s distribution capabilities, including its significant network of intermediary relationships, which may provide additional opportunities for the Fund to grow assets and lower fees and expenses through increased economies of scale;
(vi) Victory Capital’s broad distribution network and a large fund family of Victory Funds may also provide opportunities for asset growth for the Fund and economies of scale through the potential to negotiate lower fee rates from service providers and to determine based on the assets of the entire Victory Fund complex;
(vii) the fact that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund;
(viii) the fact that the Independent Trustees received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024;
(ix) that Victory Capital agreed with the Trustees that, for at least three years after the closing of the Reorganization, Victory Capital would waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the Fund’s total net annual operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year at the time of the closing of the Reorganization, and that the contractual expense limitation agreement permits Victory Capital to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to two years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to the lesser of any operating expense limitation in effect at the time of: (1) the original waiver or expense reimbursement; or (2) recoupment, after giving effect to the recoupment amount;
(x) that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund;
(xi) that Victory Capital had acquired and integrated several investment management companies;
(xii) that Victory Capital had agreed to conduct, and use reasonable best efforts to cause its affiliates to conduct, its business in compliance with Section 15(f) of the 1940 Act so as not to impose an “unfair burden” on the Fund; and
(xiii) the potential benefits to the shareholders of the Fund, including continuity of portfolio management and operating efficiencies due to the greater scale of Victory Capital that may be achieved from the Reorganization.
Certain of these considerations are discussed in more detail below. The Trustees also requested, obtained and considered the following information in connection with their evaluation of the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund:
(i) memoranda provided by Fund counsel that summarized the legal standards and other considerations that are relevant to the Trustees in their deliberations regarding the Investment Advisory Agreement; and
(ii) the financial statements of Victory Capital, a profitability analysis provided by Victory Capital, and an analysis from Victory Capital as to possible economies of scale. The Independent Trustees further considered materials provided in connection with their review of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement, including information regarding the qualifications of the investment management team for the Fund, as well as the level of investment by the Fund’s portfolio managers in the Fund. In addition, the Independent Trustees considered the information provided at and in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund throughout the year regarding the Predecessor Fund’s performance and risk attributes, including through meetings with investment management personnel, and took into account other information related to the Predecessor Fund provided to the Independent Trustees at regularly scheduled meetings.
At the December 16, 2024 meeting, based on their evaluation of the information provided, the Trustees including the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement. In approving the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single factor as the controlling factor in their determinations.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered that the Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the Reorganization. The Trustees considered that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s representation that, under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Fund would be managed using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed.
The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that had been provided by Amundi US to the Predecessor Fund and that were expected to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization, taking into account the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund.
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding its business and operating structure, scale of operations, leadership and reputation. The Trustees also considered the capabilities, resources, and personnel of Victory Capital, in order to determine whether Victory Capital is capable of providing at least the same level of investment management services provided to the Predecessor Fund. The Trustees received information regarding Victory Capital’s plans to integrate Amundi US investment personnel into Victory Capital as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Independent Trustees noted that they had considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers at Amundi US at meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held prior to September 17, 2024.
The Trustees considered the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s compliance, risk management, cybersecurity and legal resources and personnel. The Trustees also reviewed information provided by Victory Capital related to its business, legal, and regulatory affairs, including information regarding the resources available to Victory Capital to provide the services specified under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s financial condition, and noted that Victory Capital was expected to be able to provide a high level of service to the Fund and continuously invest and re-invest in its investment management business. The Trustees considered that Amundi US supervised and monitored the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s service providers and provided the Predecessor Fund with personnel (including Fund officers) and other resources that were necessary for the Predecessor Fund’s business management and operations, and considered the personnel and resources that Victory Capital proposed to provide with respect to such services for the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered that, as administrator, Amundi US was responsible for the administration of the Predecessor Fund’s business and other affairs and that, following the Reorganization, Victory Capital would be responsible for the administration of the Fund’s business and other affairs. The Trustees considered that the fees Victory Capital would charge for administration services were higher than the fees that Amundi US received as reimbursement for services rendered, and considered Victory Capital’s explanation of the reasons for the differences in administration fees charged by Victory Capital and Amundi US as well as the expense limitation arrangement proposed to be implemented for the Fund for at least three years following the completion of the Reorganization. Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services that Victory Capital would provide to the Fund would be satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Performance of the Fund
The Fund is newly-organized and does not have a performance history. The Trustees considered that the Fund succeeded to the performance history of the Predecessor Fund in the Reorganization. In considering the Predecessor Fund’s performance, the Independent Trustees regularly reviewed and discussed throughout the year data and information comparing the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the performance of its peer group of funds, as classified by Morningstar, Inc. (Morningstar), and with the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s benchmark index. They also discussed the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers on a regular basis. The Independent Trustees’ regular reviews and discussions with respect to the Predecessor Fund were factored into the Trustees’ deliberations concerning the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
In addition, the Trustees considered that the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Trustees also considered that the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund.
Advisory Fee and Expenses
The Independent Trustees considered that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund. The Independent Trustees also considered that, for at least three years after the close of the Reorganization, Victory Capital had agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund so that its total net operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year, at the time of the closing of the Reorganization. The Independent Trustees also considered that they had received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024. The Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory fee payable by the Fund to Victory Capital was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services to be provided by Victory Capital.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding the estimated profitability of Victory Capital with respect to the advisory services proposed to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund, including the methodology used by Victory Capital in allocating certain of its costs to the management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s estimated profit margins in connection with the overall operation of the Fund. The Trustees considered the investments Victory Capital expected to make to support and grow the Pioneer funds brand and the costs to integrate the Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business into Victory Capital. The Trustees also considered information regarding Victory Capital’s profit margins with respect to the funds it currently manages. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s representation that the fully integrated Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business, including investments to support ongoing growth, was expected to have a positive impact on Victory Capital’s overall financial profitability. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s current profit margins in comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees concluded that Victory Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the extent to which Victory Capital may realize economies of scale or other efficiencies in managing and supporting the Fund. The Trustees noted the breakpoints in the management fee schedule. The Trustees recognize that economies of scale are difficult to identify and quantify, and that, among other factors that may be relevant, are the following: fee levels, expense subsidization, investment by Victory Capital in research and analytical capabilities and Victory Capital’s commitment and resource allocation to the Fund. The Trustees noted that profitability also may be an indicator of the availability of any economies of scale, although profitability may vary for other reasons including due to reductions in expenses. The Trustees concluded that economies of scale, if any, would be appropriately shared with the Fund.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits that Victory Capital may enjoy from its relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the character and amount of fees to be paid by the Fund, other than under the Investment Advisory Agreement, for services to be provided by Victory Capital and its affiliates. The Trustees further considered the revenues and profitability of Victory Capital’s businesses other than the Fund business. To the extent applicable, the Trustees also considered the potential benefits to the Fund and to Victory Capital and its affiliates from the use of “soft” commission dollars generated by the Fund to pay for research and brokerage services.
The Trustees noted that the completion of the Transaction would result in a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership between Amundi and Victory Capital, and that Victory Capital may benefit from Amundi’s ability to market the services of Victory Capital globally, including in an increase of the overall scale of Victory Capital. The Trustees considered that the Transaction would significantly increase Victory Capital’s assets under management and expand Victory Capital’s investment capabilities. The Trustees considered that this increased size and diversification could facilitate Victory Capital’s continued investment in its business and products, which Victory Capital would be able to leverage across a broader base of assets. The Trustees considered that Victory Capital and the Fund are expected to receive reciprocal intangible benefits from the relationship, including mutual brand recognition. The Trustees concluded that any such benefits received by Victory Capital as a result of its relationship with the Fund were reasonable.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the Investment Advisory Agreement, including the fees payable thereunder, was fair and reasonable and voted to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement with Victory Capital Management Inc.
Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory Capital”) serves as the investment adviser to Victory Pioneer Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between Victory Capital and the Fund (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).
The Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the reorganization of Pioneer Global Sustainable Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) into the Fund (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund and the Fund entered into the Reorganization in connection with the contribution of Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (“Amundi US”), the Predecessor Fund’s investment adviser, to Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“Victory Capital Holdings”), the parent company of Victory Capital (the “Transaction”). The Reorganization was approved by shareholders of the Predecessor Fund at a meeting held on March 27, 2025 and was consummated on April 1, 2025.
The Trustees of the Fund, including all of the Independent Trustees, met to consider the Investment Advisory Agreement at an in-person meeting held on December 16, 2024. The Independent Trustees also served on the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund.
To assist the Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, Victory Capital provided extensive information to the Trustees regarding the Reorganization, the Transaction and the investment advisory services to be provided by Victory Capital under the Investment Advisory Agreement. Before and during the December 16, 2024 meeting, the Trustees sought additional information as they deemed necessary and appropriate. In connection with their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees worked with their independent legal counsel to prepare requests for additional information that were submitted to Victory Capital and Amundi US. The Trustees’ requests for information sought information relevant to the Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and anticipated impacts of the Reorganization and the Transaction on the Fund and its shareholders. The Independent Trustees met with senior management representatives of Victory Capital and Amundi US on numerous occasions to discuss various aspects of the Reorganization and the Transaction, to review information provided to assist the Independent Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction, and to make supplemental due diligence requests for additional information from Victory Capital and Amundi US with respect to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction. Victory Capital and Amundi US provided documents and information in response to the requests from the Independent Trustees, as well as made presentations to, and responded to questions from, the Independent Trustees.
Prior to voting on the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with representatives of Amundi US and Victory Capital, counsel to the Fund and counsel to the Independent Trustees. The Independent Trustees also reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of Amundi US, Victory Capital or counsel to the Fund were present.
The Trustees’ evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement reflected information provided specifically in connection with their review of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as well as, where relevant, information that was previously furnished to the Independent Trustees in connection with the renewal of the Predecessor Fund’s investment advisory agreement with Amundi US (the “Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement”) at an in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024 and at other meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees throughout the prior year. Among other things, the Trustees considered:
(i) that, in the Transaction, Amundi US would be combined into Victory Capital Holdings in exchange for shares of Victory Capital Holdings issued to Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. (“Amundi”), the parent company of Amundi US, without Amundi becoming a controlling stockholder of Victory Capital Holdings, and that Victory Capital Holdings and Amundi would establish a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership;
(ii) representations by Victory Capital regarding the reputation, experience, financial strength and resources of Victory Capital and its
investment franchises;
(iii) that Victory Capital informed the Trustees that the portfolio managers of the Predecessor Fund were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a planned Victory Capital investment franchise, managing the Fund using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed, and the Trustees considered the historical investment performance record of the Predecessor Fund under such investment approach;
(iv) the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s legal and operational structure, risk management, administrative, legal, compliance and cybersecurity functions;
(v) Victory Capital’s distribution capabilities, including its significant network of intermediary relationships, which may provide additional opportunities for the Fund to grow assets and lower fees and expenses through increased economies of scale;
(vi) Victory Capital’s broad distribution network and a large fund family of Victory Funds may also provide opportunities for asset growth for the Fund and economies of scale through the potential to negotiate lower fee rates from service providers and to determine based on the assets of the entire Victory Fund complex;
(vii) the fact that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund;
(viii) the fact that the Independent Trustees received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024;
(ix) that Victory Capital agreed with the Trustees that, for at least three years after the closing of the Reorganization, Victory Capital would waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the Fund’s total net annual operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year at the time of the closing of the Reorganization, and that the contractual expense limitation agreement permits Victory Capital to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to two years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to the lesser of any operating expense limitation in effect at the time of: (1) the original waiver or expense reimbursement; or (2) recoupment, after giving effect to the recoupment amount;
(x) that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund, except that the Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities that Victory Capital believes adhere to “ESG criteria;”
(xi) that Victory Capital had acquired and integrated several investment management companies;
(xii) that Victory Capital had agreed to conduct, and use reasonable best efforts to cause its affiliates to conduct, its business in compliance with Section 15(f) of the 1940 Act so as not to impose an “unfair burden” on the Fund; and
(xiii) the potential benefits to the shareholders of the Fund, including continuity of portfolio management and operating efficiencies due to the greater scale of Victory Capital that may be achieved from the Reorganization.
Certain of these considerations are discussed in more detail below. The Trustees also requested, obtained and considered the following information in connection with their evaluation of the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund:
(i) memoranda provided by Fund counsel that summarized the legal standards and other considerations that are relevant to the Trustees in their deliberations regarding the Investment Advisory Agreement; and
(ii) the financial statements of Victory Capital, a profitability analysis provided by Victory Capital, and an analysis from Victory Capital as to possible economies of scale. The Independent Trustees further considered materials provided in connection with their review of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement, including information regarding the qualifications of the investment management team for the Fund, as well as the level of investment by the Fund’s portfolio managers in the Fund. In addition, the Independent Trustees considered the information provided at and in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund throughout the year regarding the Predecessor Fund’s performance and risk attributes, including through meetings with investment management personnel, and took into account other information related to the Predecessor Fund provided to the Independent Trustees at regularly scheduled meetings.
At the December 16, 2024 meeting, based on their evaluation of the information provided, the Trustees including the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement. In approving the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single factor as the controlling factor in their determinations.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered that the Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the Reorganization. The Trustees considered that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund, except that the Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities that Victory Capital believes adhere to “ESG criteria.” The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s representation that, under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Fund would be managed using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that had been provided by Amundi US to the Predecessor Fund and that were expected to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization, taking into account the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund.
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding its business and operating structure, scale of operations, leadership and reputation. The Trustees also considered the capabilities, resources, and personnel of Victory Capital, in order to determine whether Victory Capital is capable of providing at least the same level of investment management services provided to the Predecessor Fund. The Trustees received information regarding Victory Capital’s plans to integrate Amundi US investment personnel into Victory Capital as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Independent Trustees noted that they had considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers at Amundi US at meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held prior to September 17, 2024.
The Trustees considered the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s compliance, risk management, cybersecurity and legal resources and personnel. The Trustees also reviewed information provided by Victory Capital related to its business, legal, and regulatory affairs, including information regarding the resources available to Victory Capital to provide the services specified under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s financial condition, and noted that Victory Capital was expected to be able to provide a high level of service to the Fund and
continuously invest and re-invest in its investment management business. The Trustees considered that Amundi US supervised and monitored the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s service providers and provided the Predecessor Fund with personnel (including Fund officers) and other resources that were necessary for the Predecessor Fund’s business management and operations, and considered the personnel and resources that Victory Capital proposed to provide with respect to such services for the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered that, as administrator, Amundi US was responsible for the administration of the Predecessor Fund’s business and other affairs and that, following the Reorganization, Victory Capital would be responsible for the administration of the Fund’s business and other affairs. The Trustees considered that the fees Victory Capital would charge for administration services were higher than the fees that Amundi US received as reimbursement for services rendered, and considered Victory Capital’s explanation of the reasons for the differences in administration fees charged by Victory Capital and Amundi US as well as the expense limitation arrangement proposed to be implemented for the Fund for at least three years following the completion of the Reorganization. Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services that Victory Capital would provide to the Fund would be satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Performance of the Trust
The Fund is newly-organized and does not have a performance history. The Trustees considered that the Fund succeeded to the performance history of the Predecessor Fund in the Reorganization. In considering the Predecessor Fund’s performance, the Independent Trustees regularly reviewed and discussed throughout the year data and information comparing the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the performance of its peer group of funds, as classified by Morningstar, Inc. (Morningstar), and with the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s benchmark index. They also discussed the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers on a regular basis. The Independent Trustees’ regular reviews and discussions with respect to the Predecessor Fund were factored into the Trustees’ deliberations concerning the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
In addition, the Trustees considered that the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Trustees also considered that the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund, except that the Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities that the adviser believes adhere to “ESG criteria.”
Advisory Fee and Expenses
The Independent Trustees considered that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund. The Independent Trustees also considered that, for at least three years after the close of the Reorganization, Victory Capital had agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund so that its total net operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net
annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year, at the time of the closing of the Reorganization. The Independent Trustees also considered that they had received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024. The Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory fee payable by the Fund to Victory Capital was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services to be provided by Victory Capital.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding the estimated profitability of Victory Capital with respect to the advisory services proposed to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund, including the methodology used by Victory Capital in allocating certain of its costs to the management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s estimated profit margins in connection with the overall operation of the Fund. The Trustees considered the investments Victory Capital expected to make to support and grow the Pioneer funds brand and the costs to integrate the Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business into Victory Capital. The Trustees also considered information regarding Victory Capital’s profit margins with respect to the funds it currently manages. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s representation that the fully integrated Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business, including investments to support ongoing growth, was expected to have a positive impact on Victory Capital’s overall financial profitability. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s current profit margins in comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees concluded that Victory Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the extent to which Victory Capital may realize economies of scale or other efficiencies in managing and supporting the Fund. The Trustees noted the breakpoints in the management fee schedule. The Trustees recognize that economies of scale are difficult to identify and quantify, and that, among other factors that may be relevant, are the following: fee levels, expense subsidization, investment by Victory Capital in research and analytical capabilities and Victory Capital’s commitment and resource allocation to the Fund. The Trustees noted that profitability also may be an indicator of the availability of any economies of scale, although profitability may vary for other reasons including due to reductions in expenses. The Trustees concluded that economies of scale, if any, would be appropriately shared with the Fund.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits that Victory Capital may enjoy from its relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the character and amount of fees to be paid by the Fund, other than under the Investment Advisory Agreement, for services to be provided by Victory Capital and its affiliates. The Trustees further considered the revenues and profitability of Victory Capital’s businesses other than the Fund business. To the extent applicable, the Trustees also considered the potential benefits to the Fund and to Victory Capital and its affiliates from the use of “soft” commission dollars generated by the Fund to pay for research and brokerage services.
The Trustees noted that the completion of the Transaction would result in a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership between Amundi and Victory Capital, and that Victory Capital may benefit from Amundi’s ability to market the services of Victory Capital globally, including in an increase of the overall scale of Victory Capital. The Trustees considered that the Transaction would significantly increase Victory Capital’s assets under management and expand Victory Capital’s investment capabilities. The Trustees considered that this increased size and diversification could facilitate Victory Capital’s continued investment in its business and products, which Victory Capital would be able to leverage across a broader base of assets. The Trustees considered that Victory Capital and the Fund are expected to receive reciprocal intangible benefits from the relationship, including mutual brand recognition. The Trustees concluded that any such benefits received by Victory Capital as a result of its relationship with the Fund were reasonable.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the Investment Advisory Agreement, including the fees payable thereunder, was fair and reasonable and voted to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory Capital”) serves as the investment adviser to Victory Pioneer Global Value Fund (the “Fund”) pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between Victory Capital and the Fund (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).
The Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the reorganization of Pioneer Global Sustainable Value Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”) into the Fund (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund and the Fund entered into the Reorganization in connection with the contribution of Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (“Amundi US”), the Predecessor Fund’s investment adviser, to Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (“Victory Capital Holdings”), the parent company of Victory Capital (the “Transaction”). The Reorganization was approved by shareholders of the Predecessor Fund at a meeting held on March 27, 2025 and was consummated on April 1, 2025.
The Trustees of the Fund, including all of the Independent Trustees, met to consider the Investment Advisory Agreement at an in-person meeting held on December 16, 2024. The Independent Trustees also served on the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund.
To assist the Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, Victory Capital provided extensive information to the Trustees regarding the Reorganization, the Transaction and the investment advisory services to be provided by Victory Capital under the Investment Advisory Agreement. Before and during the December 16, 2024 meeting, the Trustees sought additional information as they deemed necessary and appropriate. In connection with their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees worked with their independent legal counsel to prepare requests for additional information that were submitted to Victory Capital and Amundi US. The Trustees’ requests for information sought information relevant to the Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and anticipated impacts of the Reorganization and the Transaction on the Fund and its shareholders. The Independent Trustees met with senior management representatives of Victory Capital and Amundi US on numerous occasions to discuss various aspects of the Reorganization and the Transaction, to
review information provided to assist the Independent Trustees in their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction, and to make supplemental due diligence requests for additional information from Victory Capital and Amundi US with respect to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Reorganization and the Transaction. Victory Capital and Amundi US provided documents and information in response to the requests from the Independent Trustees, as well as made presentations to, and responded to questions from, the Independent Trustees.
Prior to voting on the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with representatives of Amundi US and Victory Capital, counsel to the Fund and counsel to the Independent Trustees. The Independent Trustees also reviewed the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of Amundi US, Victory Capital or counsel to the Fund were present.
The Trustees’ evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement reflected information provided specifically in connection with their review of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as well as, where relevant, information that was previously furnished to the Independent Trustees in connection with the renewal of the Predecessor Fund’s investment advisory agreement with Amundi US (the “Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement”) at an in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024 and at other meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees throughout the prior year. Among other things, the Trustees considered:
(i) that, in the Transaction, Amundi US would be combined into Victory Capital Holdings in exchange for shares of Victory Capital Holdings issued to Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. (“Amundi”), the parent company of Amundi US, without Amundi becoming a controlling stockholder of Victory Capital Holdings, and that Victory Capital Holdings and Amundi would establish a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership;
(ii) representations by Victory Capital regarding the reputation, experience, financial strength and resources of Victory Capital and its
investment franchises;
(iii) that Victory Capital informed the Trustees that the portfolio managers of the Predecessor Fund were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a planned Victory Capital investment franchise, managing the Fund using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed, and the Trustees considered the historical investment performance record of the Predecessor Fund under such investment approach;
(iv) the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s legal and operational structure, risk management, administrative, legal, compliance and cybersecurity functions;
(v) Victory Capital’s distribution capabilities, including its significant network of intermediary relationships, which may provide additional opportunities for the Fund to grow assets and lower fees and expenses through increased economies of scale;
(vi) Victory Capital’s broad distribution network and a large fund family of Victory Funds may also provide opportunities for asset growth for the Fund and economies of scale through the potential to negotiate lower fee rates from service providers and to determine based on the assets of the entire Victory Fund complex;
(vii) the fact that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund;
(viii) the fact that the Independent Trustees received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024;
(ix) that Victory Capital agreed with the Trustees that, for at least three years after the closing of the Reorganization, Victory Capital would waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the Fund’s total net annual operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year at the time of the closing of the Reorganization, and that the contractual expense limitation agreement permits Victory Capital to recoup advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for up to two years after the fiscal year in which the waiver or reimbursement took place, subject to the lesser of any operating expense limitation in effect at the time of: (1) the original waiver or expense reimbursement; or (2) recoupment, after giving effect to the recoupment amount;
(x) that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund, except that the Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities that Victory Capital believes adhere to “ESG criteria;”
(xi) that Victory Capital had acquired and integrated several investment management companies;
(xii) that Victory Capital had agreed to conduct, and use reasonable best efforts to cause its affiliates to conduct, its business in compliance with Section 15(f) of the 1940 Act so as not to impose an “unfair burden” on the Fund; and
(xiii) the potential benefits to the shareholders of the Fund, including continuity of portfolio management and operating efficiencies due to the greater scale of Victory Capital that may be achieved from the Reorganization.
Certain of these considerations are discussed in more detail below. The Trustees also requested, obtained and considered the following information in connection with their evaluation of the Reorganization, the Transaction and the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund:
(i) memoranda provided by Fund counsel that summarized the legal standards and other considerations that are relevant to the Trustees in their deliberations regarding the Investment Advisory Agreement; and
(ii) the financial statements of Victory Capital, a profitability analysis provided by Victory Capital, and an analysis from Victory Capital as to possible economies of scale. The Independent Trustees further considered materials provided in connection with their review of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement, including information regarding the qualifications of the investment management team for the Fund, as well as the level of investment by the Fund’s portfolio managers in the Fund. In addition, the Independent Trustees considered the information provided at and in connection with regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Predecessor Fund throughout the year regarding the Predecessor Fund’s performance and risk attributes, including through meetings with investment management personnel, and took into account other information related to the Predecessor Fund provided to the Independent Trustees at regularly scheduled meetings.
At the December 16, 2024 meeting, based on their evaluation of the information provided, the Trustees including the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement. In approving the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees considered various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below. The Trustees did not identify any single factor as the controlling factor in their determinations.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Trustees considered that the Fund is newly-organized and was established in connection with the Reorganization. The Trustees considered that the investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund, except that the Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities that Victory Capital believes adhere to “ESG criteria.” The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s representation that, under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Fund would be managed using the same investment approach under which the Predecessor Fund was managed. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that had been provided by Amundi US to the Predecessor Fund and that were expected to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization, taking into account the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund.
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding its business and operating structure, scale of operations, leadership and reputation. The Trustees also considered the capabilities, resources, and personnel of Victory Capital, in order to determine whether Victory Capital is capable of providing at least the same level of investment management services provided to the Predecessor Fund. The Trustees received information regarding Victory Capital’s plans to integrate Amundi US investment personnel into Victory Capital as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Independent Trustees noted that they had considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers at Amundi US at meetings of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held prior to September 17, 2024.
The Trustees considered the non-investment resources, infrastructure and personnel of Victory Capital that would be involved in Victory Capital’s services to the Fund, including Victory Capital’s compliance, risk management, cybersecurity and legal resources and personnel. The Trustees also reviewed information provided by Victory Capital related to its business, legal, and regulatory affairs, including information regarding the resources available to Victory Capital to provide the services specified under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s financial condition, and noted that Victory Capital was expected to be able to provide a high level of service to the Fund and continuously invest and re-invest in its investment management business. The Trustees considered that Amundi US supervised and monitored the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s service providers and provided the Predecessor Fund with personnel (including Fund officers) and other resources that were necessary for the Predecessor Fund’s business management and operations, and considered the personnel and resources that Victory Capital proposed to provide with respect to such services for the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered that, as administrator, Amundi US was responsible for the administration of the Predecessor Fund’s business and other affairs and that, following the Reorganization, Victory Capital would be responsible for
the administration of the Fund’s business and other affairs. The Trustees considered that the fees Victory Capital would charge for administration services were higher than the fees that Amundi US received as reimbursement for services rendered, and considered Victory Capital’s explanation of the reasons for the differences in administration fees charged by Victory Capital and Amundi US as well as the expense limitation arrangement proposed to be implemented for the Fund for at least three years following the completion of the Reorganization. Based on these considerations, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services that Victory Capital would provide to the Fund would be satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Performance of the Trust
The Fund is newly-organized and does not have a performance history. The Trustees considered that the Fund succeeded to the performance history of the Predecessor Fund in the Reorganization. In considering the Predecessor Fund’s performance, the Independent Trustees regularly reviewed and discussed throughout the year data and information comparing the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the performance of its peer group of funds, as classified by Morningstar, Inc. (Morningstar), and with the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s benchmark index. They also discussed the Predecessor Fund’s performance with the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers on a regular basis. The Independent Trustees’ regular reviews and discussions with respect to the Predecessor Fund were factored into the Trustees’ deliberations concerning the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
In addition, the Trustees considered that the Predecessor Fund’s portfolio managers were expected to continue to act as portfolio managers of the Fund following the consummation of the Reorganization as members of Pioneer Investments, a Victory Capital investment franchise. The Trustees also considered that the investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund are the same as those of the Predecessor Fund, except that the Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities that the adviser believes adhere to “ESG criteria.”
Advisory Fee and Expenses
The Independent Trustees considered that the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund under the Investment Advisory Agreement would be the same as the contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Predecessor Fund. The Independent Trustees also considered that, for at least three years after the close of the Reorganization, Victory Capital had agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund so that its total net operating expenses (excluding certain customary items) does not exceed the lower of (i) the total net annual operating expenses associated with investing in the Predecessor Fund after application of expense limitation arrangements in effect for the Predecessor Fund, if any, or (ii) the total net annual operating expenses of the Predecessor Fund as of the end of the Predecessor Fund’s most recent fiscal year, at the time of the closing of the Reorganization. The Independent Trustees also considered that they had received full comparative fee and expense data in connection with their approval of the continuance of the Predecessor Fund Investment Advisory Agreement at the in-person meeting of the Predecessor Fund’s Board of Trustees held on September 17, 2024. The Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory fee payable by the Fund to Victory Capital was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services to be provided by Victory Capital.
Profitability
The Trustees considered information provided by Victory Capital regarding the estimated profitability of Victory Capital with respect to the advisory services proposed to be provided by Victory Capital to the Fund, including the methodology used by Victory Capital in allocating certain of its costs to the management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered Victory Capital’s estimated profit margins in connection with the overall operation of the Fund. The Trustees considered the investments Victory Capital expected to make to support and grow the Pioneer funds brand and the costs to integrate the Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business into Victory Capital. The Trustees also considered information regarding Victory Capital’s profit margins with respect to the funds it currently manages. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s representation that the fully integrated Amundi US/Pioneer Funds business, including investments to support ongoing growth, was expected to have a positive impact on Victory Capital’s overall financial profitability. The Trustees considered Victory Capital’s current profit margins in comparison to the limited industry data available and noted that the profitability of any adviser was affected by numerous factors, including its organizational structure and method for allocating expenses. The Trustees concluded that Victory Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to the management of the Fund was not unreasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Trustees considered the extent to which Victory Capital may realize economies of scale or other efficiencies in managing and supporting the Fund. The Trustees noted the breakpoints in the management fee schedule. The Trustees recognize that economies of scale are difficult to identify and quantify, and that, among other factors that may be relevant, are the following: fee levels, expense subsidization, investment by Victory Capital in research and analytical capabilities and Victory Capital’s commitment and resource allocation to the Fund. The Trustees noted that profitability also may be an indicator of the availability of any economies of scale, although profitability may vary for other reasons including due to reductions in expenses. The Trustees concluded that economies of scale, if any, would be appropriately shared with the Fund.
Other Benefits
The Trustees considered the other benefits that Victory Capital may enjoy from its relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the character and amount of fees to be paid by the Fund, other than under the Investment Advisory Agreement, for services to be provided by Victory Capital and its affiliates. The Trustees further considered the revenues and profitability of Victory Capital’s businesses other than the Fund business. To the extent applicable, the Trustees also considered the potential benefits to the Fund and to Victory Capital and its affiliates from the use of “soft” commission dollars generated by the Fund to pay for research and brokerage services.
The Trustees noted that the completion of the Transaction would result in a long-term reciprocal distribution partnership between Amundi and Victory Capital, and that Victory Capital may benefit from Amundi’s ability to market the services of Victory Capital globally, including in an increase of the overall scale of Victory Capital. The Trustees considered that the Transaction would significantly increase Victory Capital’s assets under management and expand Victory Capital’s investment capabilities. The Trustees considered that this increased size and diversification could facilitate Victory Capital’s continued investment in its business and products, which Victory Capital would be able to leverage across a broader base of assets. The Trustees considered that Victory Capital and the Fund are expected to receive reciprocal intangible benefits from the relationship, including mutual brand recognition. The Trustees concluded that any such benefits received by Victory Capital as a result of its relationship with the Fund were reasonable.
Conclusion
After consideration of the factors described above as well as other factors, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the Investment Advisory Agreement, including the fees payable thereunder, was fair and reasonable and voted to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. (Unaudited)
A closed-end management investment company that is filing an annual report on this Form N-CSR must, unless it invests exclusively in non-voting securities, describe the policies and procedures that it uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, including the procedures that the company uses when a vote presents a conflict between the interests of its shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the company’s investment adviser; principal underwriter; or any affiliated person (as defined in Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(3)) and the rules thereunder) of the company, its investment adviser, or its principal underwriter, on the other. Include any policies and procedures of the company’s investment adviser, or any other third party, that the company uses, or that are used on the company’s behalf, to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities.
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ITEM 13. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company that is filing an annual report on this Form N-CSR, provide the following information:
(1) State the name, title, and length of service of the person or persons employed by or associated with the registrant or an investment adviser of the registrant who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the registrant’s portfolio (“Portfolio Manager”). Also state each Portfolio Manager’s business experience during the past 5 years.
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ITEM 14. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company, in the following tabular format, provide the information specified in paragraph (b) of this Item with respect to any purchase made by or on behalf of the registrant or any affiliated purchaser, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10b-18(a)(3)), of shares or other units of any class of the registrant’s equity securities that is registered by the registrant pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 781).
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ITEM 15. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Describe any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-R(17 CFR 229.407)(as required by Item 22(b)(15)) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101), or this Item.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors since the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-R of Schedule 14(A) in its definitive proxy statement, or this item.
ITEM 16. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Disclose the conclusions of the registrant’s principal executive and principal financials officers, or persons performing similar functions, regarding the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30(a)-3(b) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) Disclose any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred 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.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company, provide the following dollar amounts of income and compensation related to the securities lending activities of the registrant during its most recent fiscal year:
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(1) Gross income from securities lending activities;
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(2) All fees and/or compensation for each of the following securities lending activities and related services: any share of revenue generated by the securities lending program paid to the securities lending agent(s) (revenue split); fees paid for cash collateral management services (including fees deducted from a pooled cash collateral reinvestment vehicle) that are not included in the revenue split; administrative fees that are not included in the revenue split; fees for indemnification that are not included in the revenue split; rebates paid to borrowers; and any other fees relating to the securities lending program that are not included in the revenue split, including a description of those other fees;
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(3) The aggregate fees/compensation disclosed pursuant to paragraph (2); and
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(4) Net income from securities lending activities (i.e., the dollar amount in paragraph (1) minus the dollar amount in paragraph (3)).
If a fee for a service is included in the revenue split, state that the fee is included in the revenue split.
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(b) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company, describe the services provided to the registrant by the securities lending agent in the registrants most recent fiscal year.
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Item 18. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.
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ITEM 19. EXHIBITS.
(a) File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.
Filed herewith.
(3) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Victory Portfolios IV |
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Thomas Dusenberry |
Thomas Dusenberry, President and Principal Executive Officer |
Date June 6, 2025 |
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 (Signature and Title)* /s/ Thomas Dusenberry |
Thomas Dusenberry, President and Principal Executive Officer |
Date June 6, 2025 |
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Carol D. Trevino |
Carol D. Trevino, Treasurer Principal Financial Officer |
Date June 6, 2025 |
* | Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature. |