UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-08194
FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, Colorado 80203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Brendan Hamill, Esq., Secretary
Financial Investors Trust
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000
Denver, Colorado 80203
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303-623-2577
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
(a) |
Table of Contents
Disclosure of Fund Expenses | 1 |
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund |
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Management Commentary | 4 |
Performance Update | 6 |
Consolidated Statement of Investments | 8 |
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 15 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations | 16 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 17 |
Consolidated Financial Highlights | 18 |
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | |
Management Commentary | 22 |
Performance Update | 24 |
Statement of Investments | 26 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 28 |
Statement of Operations | 29 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 30 |
Financial Highlights | 31 |
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | |
Management Commentary | 36 |
Performance Update | 38 |
Statement of Investments | 41 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 44 |
Statement of Operations | 45 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 46 |
Financial Highlights | 47 |
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | |
Management Commentary | 52 |
Performance Update | 53 |
Statement of Investments | 55 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 56 |
Statement of Operations | 57 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 58 |
Financial Highlights | 59 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 63 |
Additional Information | 82 |
Liquidity Risk Management Program | 83 |
alpsfunds.com
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Example. As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on November 1, 2023 and held until April 30, 2024.
Actual Expenses. The first line under each class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line under each class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other mutual funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line under each class in the table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
1 | April 30, 2024
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | Expense Ratio(a) | Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024(b) | |||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(c) | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.80 | 1.35 | % | $ | 6.79 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.15 | 1.35 | % | $ | 6.77 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.80 | 1.30 | % | $ | 6.54 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.40 | 1.30 | % | $ | 6.52 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.10 | 2.04 | % | $ | 10.24 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.72 | 2.04 | % | $ | 10.22 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,024.30 | 1.15 | % | $ | 5.79 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.14 | 1.15 | % | $ | 5.77 | ||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,159.90 | 1.23 | % | $ | 6.61 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.75 | 1.23 | % | $ | 6.17 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,159.60 | 1.19 | % | $ | 6.39 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.95 | 1.19 | % | $ | 5.97 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,154.80 | 1.96 | % | $ | 10.50 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.12 | 1.96 | % | $ | 9.82 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,160.90 | 0.91 | % | $ | 4.89 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.34 | 0.91 | % | $ | 4.57 | ||||||||
Class II | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,161.70 | 0.75 | % | $ | 4.03 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.13 | 0.75 | % | $ | 3.77 | ||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,247.00 | 1.57 | % | $ | 8.77 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.06 | 1.57 | % | $ | 7.87 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,246.60 | 1.55 | % | $ | 8.66 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.16 | 1.55 | % | $ | 7.77 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,243.20 | 2.25 | % | $ | 12.55 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,013.67 | 2.25 | % | $ | 11.26 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,247.50 | 1.25 | % | $ | 6.99 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.65 | 1.25 | % | $ | 6.27 | ||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,247.30 | 1.75 | % | $ | 9.78 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,016.16 | 1.75 | % | $ | 8.77 |
2 | April 30, 2024
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | Expense Ratio(a) | Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024(b) | |||||||||||||
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,138.60 | 0.50 | % | $ | 2.66 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.38 | 0.50 | % | $ | 2.51 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,137.90 | 0.50 | % | $ | 2.66 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.38 | 0.50 | % | $ | 2.51 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,134.40 | 1.25 | % | $ | 6.63 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.65 | 1.25 | % | $ | 6.27 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,139.40 | 0.25 | % | $ | 1.33 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,023.62 | 0.25 | % | $ | 1.26 |
(a) | Annualized, based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half year expenses. |
(b) | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (182), divided by 366. |
(c) | Includes expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary), exclusive of the subsidiary's management fee. |
3 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
The six months ending April 30th, 2024 produced a negative result for commodities. The Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return (“BCOMTR”), the Fund’s benchmark, ended lower by - 0.18% for the period. The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund (“I” Shares - “JCRIX” or the “Fund”) delivered a net positive return of 2.43% for the period (JCRAX was up 2.28%, JCCSX was down -3.37% at MOP, JCRCX was up 0.82% with CDSC), outperforming its benchmark by 2.61% after fees.
Despite seemingly flat performance over the trailing 6 months, commodities staged a strong intra-period comeback from the cyclical lows. Initially declining into year-end, the BCOM found support in mid-February and rallied nearly 8% since. 2023 ended on a sour note as the geopolitical risk premium from the Israel-Hamas War extinguished and many individual commodity markets transitioned into a dormant, rangebound phase, awaiting a clearer trajectory for future Federal Reserve activity. The recovery beginning in the first quarter was prompted by improving economic and industrial activity across the globe. Inflation continued to subside, the Chinese government expanded its stimulus efforts, and the Purchasing Managers’ Index improved across most prominent economic hubs. The U.S. dollar was relatively unchanged over the period, as were Treasury yields.
Energy declined 11.4% during the trailing six-month period, as measured by the respective BCOM sub-index. While most petroleum-based commodities appreciated (WTI crude oil +5.3%, RBOB gasoline +13.7%, and gasoil +3.8%), natural gas proved to be a powerful outlier, declining 51.5%. Despite a brief recovery in January from polar vortex conditions, gas prices were slashed on warmer-than-average winter temperatures and ongoing outages at the Freeport LNG facility. The market was also challenged by an announcement from the Biden administration to temporarily halt the approval of new LNG export facilities. Crude oil was powered higher by growing militarization, including the growing conflict in the Middle East, saber-rattling along the South American coastline, and the targeting of Russian energy infrastructure. Energy equities held within the Fund managed to advance over the period, rising 3.9%.
Agriculture declined 6.4% during the trailing six-month period, as measured by the respective BCOM sub-index. With the exception of coffee, which returned 39.9% and Kansas wheat, which returned 3.0%, most agricultural markets held within the benchmark retraced. Row crops like corn, which declined 12.2% and soybeans, which declined 11.6% fell as harvests in key growing areas beat expectations, whereas the price of certain equatorial crops benefited from searing temperatures and low rainfall. Cocoa for instance, which is not a BCOM constituent, soared to over $11,000 per ton on poor growing conditions and crop disease, made worse by the El Nino warming phenomenon. Coffee and frozen concentrated orange juice also benefitted, the former getting a boost from Red Sea shipping disruptions. Agriculture equities held within the Fund increased 4.2% over the period.
Industrial metals returned 18.1% during the trailing six-month period, as measured by the respective BCOM sub-index. Copper prices lead the sector, rallying 25.6% on the back of production cuts in Chile and Peru, and copper ore supply tightness globally. Zinc prices rose 21.5% on short covering, closures of uneconomical U.S. mines and renewed demand from Chinese smelters. Aluminum rose 14.1%, as the London Metals Exchange (LME) banned acceptance of new Russian aluminum, copper and nickel production. Nickel prices appreciated 6.2% due to shuttering of higher-cost operations along with a lag in Indonesian mining permit approvals. Climate change, and the ensuing transition to low-emission technology, had a tremendous impact on the demand prospects for all major industrial metals and is poised to do so for the foreseeable future. The Fund’s industrial metals equities advanced 22.3% during the reporting period.
Precious metals within the BCOM were up 15.2% for the six-month period. Gold rose 15.1%, reaching an all time high on safe haven support and continued purchases by global Central Banks, despite U.S. dollar strength, Treasury yields moving higher, and India's Ministry of Finance raising import duties on gold, silver, and precious metals. Silver rose 15.3% on seasonally weak Mexican production and rising demand for solar panel installations in China. Unlike the benchmark index, the Fund maintains an allocation to platinum (up 1.2% for the period) which is paramount to the reduction of tailpipe emissions. Added geopolitical risks also improved the outlook for safe-haven assets. Russia is a key provider of platinum group metals (“PGMs”), and shunned Russian supplies may continue to bolster prices going forward. An allocation to precious metal miners within the Fund’s equity portfolio was also beneficial. Miners within the Fund were up 15.5% for the trailing six-month period.
As of the date of this report, the Fund maintains a dynamic combination of commodity futures exposure and commodity equity (or producer) exposure. The composition of the Fund changes from time-to-time in response to structural and value opportunities identified by the Fund’s portfolio management team, subject to the broad guidelines of the Adviser’s Policy Committee. The Fund was fully invested at the end of April. Throughout the period under review, the Fund held approximately 26% in commodity equities and 74% in commodity futures.
The Fund’s top equity holdings at the end of April included Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR US) -4.34% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Kubota Corp. (6326 JP) +22.99% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Boliden AB. (BOL SS) +33.57% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Ingredion Inc. (INGR US) +24.15% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Bunge Global SA (BG US) -2.68% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM US) -16.76% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Deere and Co. (DE US) +7.91% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), CNH Industrial NV (CNHI US) +3.83% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Hecla Mining Co. (HL US) +16.54% (6 months ending April 30, 2024), Agco Corp (AGCO US) +0.09% (6 months ending April 30, 2024).
4 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) and nominal US Treasuries are held in the Cayman Island subsidiary of the Fund to invest excess cash and as collateral for commodity futures-related investments. Duration exposure remained limited in that time. The Fund’s fixed income portfolio had a weighted average maturity of 0.26 years as of April month-end.
The short-to-medium-term outlook for commodities suggests a promising uptick after a subdued 2023. Improved macroeconomic indicators and market-specific fundamentals are expected to drive prices higher. In our view, economic data for both the individual consumer and manufacturing complex show significant improvement, likely delaying central bank rate cuts but setting the stage for easier monetary policy later in the year. Lower interest rates historically boost commodity prices by reducing the cost of carry, benefiting energy and metals in particular. Low visible inventories and production challenges indicate vulnerability to supply growth, with insufficient investment in extraction industries exacerbating the situation. Policymakers may have underestimated the enduring reliance on conventional fuels and the investment needed to meet growing demand for critical minerals and electrification. This mismatch between energy consumption and investment could spur greater price volatility ahead. The expanding global population and rising wealth in emerging economies are also driving increased food and fuel use. Overall, we believe the outlook favors petroleum-based energy, including a tactical view on natural gas, as well as commodities tied to low-carbon technologies, transmission, and storage.
Bob Hyman
Portfolio Manager
CoreCommodity Management, LLC
Past performance if not indicative of future results. “Bloomberg®” and “Bloomberg Commodity Index SM” are service marks of Bloomberg L.P. (“Bloomberg”) as the case may be. Source for all Index data: Bloomberg L.P. Global. Commodity Sectors and individual commodities are represented by the respective Bloomberg Commodity Sub-Index. This document does not constitute an offer of any commodities, securities or investment advisory services. Any such offer may be made only by means of a disclosure document or similar materials which contain a description of material terms and risks. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. The economic statistics presented herein are subject to revision by the agencies that issue them. CoreCommodity Management assumes no obligation to provide this information in the future or to advise of changes in this information. Any indices and other financial benchmarks shown are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of income and do not reflect the impact of advisory fees. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. All investments are subject to risk.
The views of the authors and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not
reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the authors only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS, Advisors, Inc., CoreCommodity Management, LLC, nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
Indices do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes.
An investor may not invest directly in an index.
Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.
Bob Hyman is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.
5 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past 10 years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What You Pay* | |
Investor# (NAV) | 2.28% | 2.56% | 6.62% | 7.83% | -0.03% | 1.59% | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Class A (NAV) | 2.28% | 2.55% | 6.70% | 7.87% | -0.01% | 1.60% | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Class A (LOAD) | -3.37% | -3.13% | 4.69% | 6.66% | -0.57% | 1.19% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 1.81% | 1.66% | 5.91% | 7.12% | -0.69% | 0.94% | 2.01% | 2.01% |
Class C (LOAD) | 0.82% | 0.68% | 5.91% | 7.12% | -0.69% | 0.94% | ||
Class I | 2.43% | 2.70% | 6.86% | 8.10% | 0.23% | 1.85% | 1.16% | 1.15% |
Bloomberg Commodity TR Index1 | -0.18% | 2.89% | 7.19% | 7.04% | -1.54% | -0.35% | ||
Refinitiv/CoreCommodity CRB Commodity Total Return Index2 | 6.47% | 14.73% | 16.89% | 11.99% | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $ 1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
6 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares.
1 | Bloomberg Commodity Index: an unmanaged index used as a measurement of change in commodity market conditions based on the performance of a basket of different commodities. An investor may not invest directly in the index. |
2 | Refinitiv / CoreCommodity CRB Index: a basket of 19 commodities, including energy contracts, agriculture, precious metals, and industrial metals, the Index acts as a representative indicator of commodity markets. An investor may not invest directly in the index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of June 29, 2010 for Investor Class and Classes C and I; Fund Inception date of June 12, 2018 for Class A. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. Pursuant to a written agreement (the “Expense Agreement”), the Sub-Adviser has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursements (excluding Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Services Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) to 1.05% (for Investor Class, Class A shares and Class C shares) and 1.15% (for Class I shares) of average daily net assets through February 28, 2025. |
# | Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A. |
Investments in securities of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) involve risks that differ from an investment in common stock. MLPs are controlled by their general partners, which generally have conflicts of interest and limited fiduciary duties to the MLP, which may permit the general partner to favor its own interests over the MLPs. The benefit you are expected to derive from the Fund’s investment in MLPs depends largely on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, an MLP has no federal income tax liability at the entity level. Therefore, treatment of one or more MLPs as a corporation for federal income tax purposes could affect the Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective and would reduce the amount of cash available to pay or distribute to you. Legislative, judicial, or administrative changes and differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis, could negatively impact the value of an investment in MLPs and therefore the value of your investment in the Fund.
Investing in commodity-related securities involves risk and considerations not present when investing in more conventional securities. The Fund may be more susceptible to high volatility of commodity markets.
Derivatives generally are more sensitive to changes in economic or market conditions than other types of investments; this could result in losses that significantly exceed the Fund's original investment.
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Asset Type Allocation (as a% of Net Assets) † | |
Government Bonds | 63.30% |
Common Stocks | 27.23% |
Master Limited Partnerships | 0.11% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | 9.36% |
Total | 100.00% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets) ^
^ | Notional Value of Derivative Exposure included |
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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (27.23%) | ||||||||
Australia (1.16%) | ||||||||
Beach Energy, Ltd. | 643,574 | $ | 671,219 | |||||
BHP Group, Ltd. | 31,832 | 887,310 | ||||||
BlueScope Steel, Ltd. | 124,530 | 1,846,544 | ||||||
Champion Iron, Ltd. | 214,592 | 995,329 | ||||||
Coronado Global Resources, Inc.(a)(b) | 574,751 | 463,542 | ||||||
Deterra Royalties, Ltd. | 77,326 | 247,954 | ||||||
Evolution Mining, Ltd. | 28,297 | 74,423 | ||||||
Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd | 42,132 | 710,984 | ||||||
IGO, Ltd. | 41,981 | 215,114 | ||||||
Iluka Resources, Ltd. | 293,891 | 1,462,135 | ||||||
Incitec Pivot, Ltd. | 60,312 | 109,396 | ||||||
Karoon Energy, Ltd.(c) | 155,879 | 196,403 | ||||||
Liontown Resources, Ltd.(c) | 128,618 | 103,732 | ||||||
Mineral Resources, Ltd. | 10,418 | 487,193 | ||||||
Perseus Mining, Ltd. | 920,710 | 1,377,764 | ||||||
Sandfire Resources NL(c) | 127,581 | 789,277 | ||||||
Santos, Ltd. | 11,568 | 57,702 | ||||||
South32, Ltd. | 485,140 | 1,128,240 | ||||||
Woodside Energy Group, Ltd. | 5,242 | 95,862 | ||||||
11,920,123 | ||||||||
Austria (0.17%) | ||||||||
OMV AG | 19,161 | 913,646 | ||||||
voestalpine AG | 31,735 | 850,755 | ||||||
1,764,401 | ||||||||
Brazil (0.20%) | ||||||||
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP, ADR | 19,683 | 307,645 | ||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Sponsored ADR | 60,548 | 1,027,500 | ||||||
Vale SA, Sponsored ADR | 57,226 | 696,440 | ||||||
2,031,585 | ||||||||
Canada (5.35%) | ||||||||
Advantage Energy, Ltd.(c) | 89,400 | 697,458 | ||||||
Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd. | 10,338 | 654,912 | ||||||
Agnico-Eagle Mines, Ltd. | 37,294 | 2,361,741 | ||||||
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A | 84,711 | 1,246,099 | ||||||
Algoma Steel Group, Inc. | 76,267 | 583,443 | ||||||
ARC Resources, Ltd. | 48,200 | 872,862 | ||||||
Athabasca Oil Corp.(c) | 123,600 | 430,959 | ||||||
B2Gold Corp. | 858,677 | 2,189,626 | ||||||
Barrick Gold Corp. | 27,983 | 465,637 | ||||||
Baytex Energy Corp. | 334,500 | 1,239,204 | ||||||
Birchcliff Energy, Ltd. | 240,900 | 990,443 | ||||||
Boralex, Inc., Class A | 34,600 | 694,438 | ||||||
Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. | 21,200 | 1,606,497 | ||||||
Canadian Solar, Inc.(c) | 19,888 | 322,384 | ||||||
Canfor Corp.(c) | 56,800 | 598,677 | ||||||
Capstone Copper Corp.(c) | 24,800 | 171,681 | ||||||
Cenovus Energy, Inc. | 136,600 | 2,806,121 | ||||||
Centerra Gold, Inc. | 227,200 | 1,383,021 | ||||||
Crescent Point Energy Corp. | 259,100 | 2,284,876 | ||||||
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | 142,100 | 1,075,569 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Canada (continued) | ||||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp.(c) | 10,116 | $ | 144,254 | |||||
Equinox Gold Corp.(c) | 122,962 | 665,224 | ||||||
ERO Copper Corp.(c) | 23,800 | 485,284 | ||||||
First Majestic Silver Corp. | 9,342 | 62,311 | ||||||
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd. | 52,700 | 669,158 | ||||||
Franco-Nevada Corp. | 2,867 | 345,187 | ||||||
Freehold Royalties, Ltd. | 18,300 | 188,364 | ||||||
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. | 269,000 | 2,264,708 | ||||||
Imperial Oil, Ltd. | 16,200 | 1,113,813 | ||||||
Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc. | 67,100 | 391,394 | ||||||
International Petroleum Corp.(c) | 24,545 | 315,599 | ||||||
Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd., Class A(c) | 39,800 | 539,475 | ||||||
Kinross Gold Corp. | 187,020 | 1,206,279 | ||||||
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. | 17,500 | 382,250 | ||||||
Lundin Gold, Inc. | 55,500 | 754,298 | ||||||
MEG Energy Corp.(c) | 90,500 | 2,058,297 | ||||||
NexGen Energy, Ltd.(c) | 101,800 | 774,971 | ||||||
Northland Power, Inc. | 18,900 | 288,446 | ||||||
Nutrien, Ltd. | 10,000 | 527,295 | ||||||
NuVista Energy, Ltd.(c) | 108,800 | 983,163 | ||||||
Osisko Gold Royalties, Ltd. | 34,636 | 533,048 | ||||||
Pan American Silver Corp. | 22,096 | 407,450 | ||||||
Paramount Resources, Ltd., Class A | 26,300 | 596,056 | ||||||
Parex Resources, Inc. | 69,000 | 1,202,920 | ||||||
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. | 96,900 | 1,083,275 | ||||||
PrairieSky Royalty, Ltd. | 39,400 | 750,708 | ||||||
Sandstorm Gold, Ltd. | 140,630 | 767,840 | ||||||
Secure Energy Services, Inc. | 91,600 | 775,837 | ||||||
Stelco Holdings, Inc. | 13,800 | 400,071 | ||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 48,300 | 1,843,024 | ||||||
Tamarack Valley Energy, Ltd. | 71,000 | 192,373 | ||||||
Teck Resources, Ltd., Class B | 24,981 | 1,228,815 | ||||||
Topaz Energy Corp. | 21,000 | 347,648 | ||||||
Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(c) | 91,400 | 1,288,025 | ||||||
Tourmaline Oil Corp. | 32,200 | 1,573,687 | ||||||
Vermilion Energy, Inc. | 105,900 | 1,220,044 | ||||||
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd. | 33,700 | 2,581,140 | ||||||
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | 3,386 | 176,546 | ||||||
Whitecap Resources, Inc. | 261,500 | 1,983,118 | ||||||
55,787,043 | ||||||||
Chile (0.09%) | ||||||||
Antofagasta PLC | 11,460 | 316,468 | ||||||
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Sponsored ADR | 12,554 | 573,592 | ||||||
890,060 | ||||||||
China (0.18%) | ||||||||
Daqo New Energy Corp., ADR(c) | 48,742 | 935,846 | ||||||
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., ADR | 36,807 | 887,785 | ||||||
1,823,631 | ||||||||
Denmark (0.15%) | ||||||||
FLSmidth & Co. A/S | 19,956 | 1,003,382 | ||||||
Orsted AS(a)(b) | 4,755 | 262,417 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Denmark (continued) | ||||||||
Vestas Wind Systems A/S(c) | 8,589 | $ | 231,534 | |||||
1,497,333 | ||||||||
Faroe Islands (0.04%) | ||||||||
Bakkafrost P/F | 7,233 | 442,113 | ||||||
Finland (0.22%) | ||||||||
Metso Outotec Oyj | 130,839 | 1,490,567 | ||||||
Outokumpu Oyj | 208,578 | 846,973 | ||||||
2,337,540 | ||||||||
France (0.09%) | ||||||||
TotalEnergies SE, ADR | 12,901 | 934,935 | ||||||
Germany (0.79%) | ||||||||
Bayer AG | 105,996 | 3,093,808 | ||||||
Encavis AG(c) | 38,637 | 696,846 | ||||||
K+S AG | 155,091 | 2,321,325 | ||||||
Nordex SE(c) | 56,413 | 798,306 | ||||||
SMA Solar Technology AG | 13,832 | 729,515 | ||||||
Suedzucker AG | 37,343 | 534,024 | ||||||
thyssenkrupp AG | 17,747 | 89,168 | ||||||
8,262,992 | ||||||||
Great Britain (1.45%) | ||||||||
Anglo American PLC | 41,082 | 1,352,135 | ||||||
Anglogold Ashanti PLC Sponsored | 3,478 | 79,959 | ||||||
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC | 51,282 | 1,003,589 | ||||||
BP PLC, Sponsored ADR | 3,343 | 129,608 | ||||||
CNH Industrial N.V. | 314,323 | 3,583,282 | ||||||
Drax Group PLC | 116,547 | 754,368 | ||||||
Endeavour Mining PLC | 78,600 | 1,642,627 | ||||||
Evraz PLC(c)(d)(e)(f) | 91,946 | 1,149 | ||||||
Harbour Energy PLC | 229,642 | 828,994 | ||||||
Pennon Group PLC | 53,737 | 446,863 | ||||||
Rio Tinto PLC, Sponsored ADR | 25,046 | 1,698,870 | ||||||
Severn Trent PLC | 44,000 | 1,356,358 | ||||||
Subsea 7 SA | 39,662 | 643,390 | ||||||
United Utilities Group PLC | 71,289 | 930,430 | ||||||
Weir Group PLC | 28,885 | 739,910 | ||||||
15,191,532 | ||||||||
India (0.03%) | ||||||||
ReNew Energy Global PLC(c) | 56,579 | 319,106 | ||||||
Israel (0.10%) | ||||||||
ICL Group, Ltd. | 227,030 | 1,053,419 | ||||||
Italy (0.34%) | ||||||||
Eni SpA, ADR | 92,887 | 1,509,977 | ||||||
ERG SpA | 29,102 | 785,760 | ||||||
Saipem SpA(c) | 543,099 | 1,254,246 | ||||||
3,549,983 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Japan (2.53%) | ||||||||
Daido Steel Co., Ltd. | 26,000 | $ | 287,341 | |||||
Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd. | 26,100 | 979,195 | ||||||
GS Yuasa Corp. | 17,800 | 336,385 | ||||||
Inpex Corp. | 89,533 | 1,358,195 | ||||||
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. | 28,800 | 1,221,647 | ||||||
Kubota Corp. | 244,900 | 3,952,656 | ||||||
Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. | 40,716 | 1,625,129 | ||||||
MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd. | 75,900 | 1,696,399 | ||||||
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. | 52,500 | 1,029,595 | ||||||
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. | 38,200 | 747,699 | ||||||
NH Foods, Ltd. | 29,400 | 966,547 | ||||||
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. | 86,500 | 1,127,629 | ||||||
Nissui Corp. | 115,200 | 692,668 | ||||||
OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd. | 149,900 | 2,353,312 | ||||||
RENOVA, Inc.(c) | 29,200 | 275,494 | ||||||
SUMCO Corp. | 203,600 | 3,077,592 | ||||||
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. | 79,359 | 2,458,033 | ||||||
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. | 16,400 | 552,576 | ||||||
Toho Titanium Co., Ltd. | 105,600 | 914,622 | ||||||
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 66,000 | 701,785 | ||||||
26,354,499 | ||||||||
Luxembourg (0.28%) | ||||||||
Aperam SA | 20,300 | 594,465 | ||||||
ArcelorMittal | 14,925 | 373,274 | ||||||
ArcelorMittal SA | 48,939 | 1,232,053 | ||||||
Ternium SA, Sponsored ADR | 15,183 | 639,204 | ||||||
2,838,996 | ||||||||
Malaysia (0.13%) | ||||||||
Lynas Rare Earths, Ltd.(c) | 308,903 | 1,312,701 | ||||||
Mexico (0.12%) | ||||||||
Fresnillo PLC | 86,635 | 604,060 | ||||||
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B | 93,400 | 577,168 | ||||||
1,181,228 | ||||||||
Netherlands (0.33%) | ||||||||
AMG Critical Materials NV | 30,136 | 711,406 | ||||||
Fugro N.V. | 30,257 | 738,157 | ||||||
OCI N.V. | 53,245 | 1,437,626 | ||||||
SBM Offshore N.V. | 36,306 | 540,504 | ||||||
3,427,693 | ||||||||
Norway (1.09%) | ||||||||
Aker BP ASA | 78,350 | 1,918,459 | ||||||
Aker Solutions ASA | 83,836 | 317,729 | ||||||
Equinor ASA | 79,167 | 2,130,528 | ||||||
FLEX LNG, Ltd. | 8,974 | 233,414 | ||||||
Mowi ASA | 73,582 | 1,297,960 | ||||||
NEL ASA(c) | 476,921 | 225,226 | ||||||
Norsk Hydro ASA | 104,745 | 649,676 | ||||||
PGS ASA(c) | 1,644,633 | 1,274,726 | ||||||
Salmar ASA | 18,401 | 1,162,020 | ||||||
TGS ASA | 42,520 | 486,883 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Norway (continued) | ||||||||
Var Energi ASA | 365,931 | $ | 1,198,413 | |||||
Yara International ASA | 9,898 | 282,902 | ||||||
11,177,936 | ||||||||
Peru (0.08%) | ||||||||
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR | 48,683 | 842,216 | ||||||
South Africa (0.54%) | ||||||||
African Rainbow Minerals, Ltd. | 113,713 | 1,185,630 | ||||||
Anglo Platinum, Ltd. | 9 | 316 | ||||||
Gold Fields, Ltd., Sponsored ADR | 70,571 | 1,141,133 | ||||||
Impala Platinum Holdings, Ltd. | 405,881 | 1,827,421 | ||||||
Kumba Iron Ore, Ltd. | 15,133 | 372,688 | ||||||
Northam Platinum Holdings, Ltd. | 154,399 | 1,026,496 | ||||||
5,553,684 | ||||||||
Spain (0.26%) | ||||||||
Acerinox SA | 44,206 | 477,428 | ||||||
Corp ACCIONA Energias Renovables SA | 30,826 | 627,027 | ||||||
Fluidra SA | 39,394 | 836,623 | ||||||
Iberdrola SA | 17,761 | 218,167 | ||||||
Repsol SA | 6,705 | 105,366 | ||||||
Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA | 43,802 | 447,589 | ||||||
2,712,200 | ||||||||
Sweden (0.77%) | ||||||||
AAK AB | 17,147 | 442,818 | ||||||
Boliden AB | 114,098 | 3,811,067 | ||||||
Epiroc AB, Class A | 44,208 | 829,572 | ||||||
Holmen AB, B Shares | 18,298 | 716,618 | ||||||
SSAB AB, A Shares | 89,650 | 508,107 | ||||||
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B | 106,116 | 1,560,388 | ||||||
7,868,570 | ||||||||
Switzerland (0.04%) | ||||||||
Bucher Industries AG | 1,074 | 414,762 | ||||||
United States (10.70%) | ||||||||
23andMe Holding Co.(c) | 23,709 | 371,757 | ||||||
AGCO Corp. | 29,524 | 3,371,346 | ||||||
Albemarle Corp. | 2,111 | 253,974 | ||||||
American States Water Co. | 16,541 | 1,171,765 | ||||||
American Water Works Co., Inc. | 19,466 | 2,381,081 | ||||||
Antero Resources Corp.(c) | 2,699 | 91,793 | ||||||
APA Corp. | 79,148 | 2,488,413 | ||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 63,630 | 3,732,536 | ||||||
Array Technologies, Inc.(c) | 116,928 | 1,442,893 | ||||||
ATI, Inc.(c) | 32,007 | 1,910,819 | ||||||
Atlas Energy Solutions, Inc. | 10,616 | 235,781 | ||||||
Baker Hughes Co. | 22,491 | 733,656 | ||||||
Brookfield Renewable Corp. | 5,902 | 137,162 | ||||||
Bunge Global SA | 36,769 | 3,741,613 | ||||||
California Water Service Group | 22,207 | 1,090,808 | ||||||
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 13,304 | 736,110 | ||||||
Century Aluminum Co.(c) | 38,500 | 667,975 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
United States (continued) | ||||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 2,960 | $ | 233,751 | |||||
ChampionX Corp. | 33,355 | 1,119,727 | ||||||
Chevron Corp. | 1,396 | 225,133 | ||||||
Chord Energy Corp. | 7,706 | 1,363,808 | ||||||
Civitas Resources, Inc. | 1,262 | 90,814 | ||||||
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(c) | 11,196 | 189,212 | ||||||
CNX Resources Corp.(c) | 7,042 | 165,628 | ||||||
Coeur Mining, Inc.(c) | 330,749 | 1,494,985 | ||||||
Commercial Metals Co. | 20,172 | 1,084,043 | ||||||
Compass Minerals International, Inc. | 338 | 4,208 | ||||||
Comstock Resources, Inc. | 14,108 | 141,926 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 2,628 | 330,129 | ||||||
Corteva, Inc. | 56,122 | 3,037,884 | ||||||
Coterra Energy, Inc. | 44,644 | 1,221,460 | ||||||
Crescent Energy Co. | 49,053 | 521,924 | ||||||
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(c) | 99,355 | 4,209,672 | ||||||
Deere & Co. | 9,110 | 3,565,745 | ||||||
Devon Energy Corp. | 26,645 | 1,363,691 | ||||||
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 1,675 | 336,893 | ||||||
Dril-Quip, Inc.(c) | 9,702 | 176,382 | ||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | 15,584 | 2,059,114 | ||||||
EQT Corp. | 3,051 | 122,315 | ||||||
Essential Utilities, Inc. | 87,772 | 3,210,700 | ||||||
Expro Group Holdings NV(c) | 46,451 | 871,421 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,237 | 146,300 | ||||||
First Solar, Inc.(c) | 5,812 | 1,024,656 | ||||||
FMC Corp. | 45,308 | 2,673,625 | ||||||
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 20,818 | 1,039,651 | ||||||
Green Plains, Inc.(c) | 6,354 | 131,337 | ||||||
Halliburton Co. | 29,019 | 1,087,342 | ||||||
Hecla Mining Co. | 745,861 | 3,527,923 | ||||||
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | 34,613 | 1,361,329 | ||||||
Hess Corp. | 1,203 | 189,460 | ||||||
Hormel Foods Corp. | 80,245 | 2,853,512 | ||||||
Ingredion, Inc. | 33,047 | 3,786,856 | ||||||
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP | 17,465 | 276,646 | ||||||
Kosmos Energy, Ltd.(c) | 284,632 | 1,613,863 | ||||||
Liberty Energy, Inc., Class A | 75,251 | 1,655,523 | ||||||
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | 19,121 | 1,399,466 | ||||||
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | 15,596 | 390,992 | ||||||
Marathon Oil Corp. | 28,047 | 753,062 | ||||||
Matador Resources Co. | 16,169 | 1,007,329 | ||||||
Metallus, Inc.(c) | 34,653 | 712,466 | ||||||
Mosaic Co. | 9,127 | 286,497 | ||||||
MP Materials Corp.(c) | 164,647 | 2,634,352 | ||||||
Murphy Oil Corp. | 45,266 | 2,020,674 | ||||||
National Fuel Gas Co. | 3,154 | 167,477 | ||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 14,562 | 269,251 | ||||||
Newmont Corp. | 14,432 | 589,265 | ||||||
Noble Corp. PLC | 17,819 | 790,807 | ||||||
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. | 17,656 | 720,188 | ||||||
NOW, Inc.(c) | 42,397 | 598,222 | ||||||
Nucor Corp | 1,369 | 230,718 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 2,884 | 190,748 | ||||||
Oceaneering International, Inc.(c) | 35,959 | 823,821 | ||||||
Oil States International, Inc.(c) | 36,397 | 145,224 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
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Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
United States (continued) | ||||||||
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | 107,048 | $ | 1,158,260 | |||||
Permian Resources Corp. | 29,454 | 493,358 | ||||||
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(c) | 45,399 | 1,635,272 | ||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 934 | 251,545 | ||||||
Plug Power, Inc.(c) | 4,791 | 11,067 | ||||||
PotlatchDeltic Corp., REIT | 33,586 | 1,343,776 | ||||||
ProPetro Holding Corp.(c) | 42,856 | 373,704 | ||||||
Range Resources Corp. | 3,437 | 123,423 | ||||||
Rayonier, Inc., REIT | 34,754 | 1,030,804 | ||||||
Royal Gold, Inc. | 900 | 108,117 | ||||||
RPC, Inc. | 52,880 | 353,767 | ||||||
Ryerson Holding Corp. | 10,133 | 289,297 | ||||||
SandRidge Energy, Inc. | 36,894 | 505,448 | ||||||
Schlumberger NV | 18,330 | 870,308 | ||||||
Select Water Solutions, Inc., Class A | 69,762 | 644,601 | ||||||
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., Class A(c) | 10,741 | 90,761 | ||||||
SilverBow Resources, Inc.(c) | 8,012 | 246,129 | ||||||
SM Energy Co. | 4,584 | 222,278 | ||||||
Southwestern Energy Co.(c) | 251,637 | 1,884,761 | ||||||
SSR Mining, Inc. | 180,285 | 966,329 | ||||||
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 1,578 | 205,329 | ||||||
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | 47,744 | 492,241 | ||||||
Talos Energy, Inc.(c) | 158,297 | 2,086,354 | ||||||
Tetra Technologies Inc(c) | 46,202 | 198,207 | ||||||
Tidewater, Inc.(c) | 1,330 | 122,161 | ||||||
Transocean, Ltd.(c) | 32,412 | 169,191 | ||||||
Tronox Holdings PLC, Class A | 38,957 | 661,879 | ||||||
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | 53,103 | 3,220,697 | ||||||
United States Steel Corp. | 39,220 | 1,431,530 | ||||||
US Silica Holdings, Inc.(c) | 88,591 | 1,366,959 | ||||||
Vital Energy, Inc.(c) | 5,101 | 270,455 | ||||||
W&T Offshore, Inc. | 262,302 | 590,180 | ||||||
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | 8,118 | 554,865 | ||||||
110,771,682 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $259,891,944) | 282,261,963 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (0.11%) | ||||||||
United States (0.11%) | ||||||||
Black Stone Minerals LP | 53,374 | 851,316 | ||||||
Viper Energy, Inc. | 6,577 | 250,978 | ||||||
1,102,294 | ||||||||
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS | ||||||||
(Cost $1,012,454) | 1,102,294 |
Principal | Value | |||||||
Amount | (Note 2) | |||||||
GOVERNMENT BONDS (63.30%) | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds (63.30%) | ||||||||
United States Treasury Bill | ||||||||
5.225%, 5/23/24(g) | $ | 30,000,000 | $ | 29,903,292 | ||||
5.116%, 6/6/24(g) | 27,500,000 | 27,354,869 | ||||||
5.200%, 7/9/24(g) | 20,700,000 | 20,491,243 | ||||||
5.225%, 8/6/24 | 88,000,000 | 86,756,351 | ||||||
5.082%, 8/13/24 | 147,400,000 | 145,166,562 | ||||||
5.159%, 9/19/24(g) | 63,150,000 | 61,865,082 | ||||||
5.085%, 10/3/24 | 46,100,000 | 45,072,636 | ||||||
5.073%, 10/10/24 | 151,000,000 | 147,484,493 | ||||||
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds | ||||||||
0.125%, 7/15/24 | 70,450,000 | 92,138,781 | ||||||
656,233,309 | ||||||||
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $655,539,927) | 656,233,309 |
7-Day | Value | |||||||||||
Yield | Shares | (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (8.42%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (8.42%) | ||||||||||||
BlackRock Liquidity Funds Treasury Trust Fund Portfolio | 5.217 | % | 87,245,103 | 87,245,103 | ||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $87,245,103) | 87,245,103 |
Value (Note 2) | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.06%) | ||||
(Cost $1,003,689,428) | $ | 1,026,842,669 | ||
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.94%) | 9,789,078 | |||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 1,036,631,747 |
(a) | Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the securities act of 1933. These Securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2024, the market value of those securities was $725,959, representing 0.07% of the Fund's net assets. |
(b) | Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines utilized by the Valuation Designee. As of April 30, 2024 the aggregate market value of those securities was $725,959, representing 0.07% of net assets. |
(c) | Non-Income Producing Security. |
(d) | Security deemed to be illiquid under the procedures utilized by the Valuation Designee. As of April 30, 2024, the fair value of illiquid securities in the aggregate was $1,149, representing less than 0.005% of the Fund's net assets. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
(e) | Fair valued security; valued by the valuation designee in accordance with the procedures utilized by the valuation designee. As of April 30, 2024, these securities had a total value of $1,149 or less than 0.005% of total net assets. |
(f) | As a result of the use of significant unobservable inputs to determine fair value, these investments have been classified as level 3 assets. See also Note 2 to the Notes to Quarterly Statement of Investments for additional information. |
(g) | Security, or portion of security, is being held as collateral for total return swap contracts and futures contracts aggregating a total market value of $93,299,879. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry and geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries and regions are shown as a percent of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
12 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
FUTURES CONTRACTS
Description | Counterparty | Position | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Value (Note 2) | Unrealized Appreciation | ||||||||||
Brent Crude Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 755 | 05/31/24 | $ | 65,179,150 | $ | 20,943 | ||||||||
Cocoa Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 42 | 12/13/24 | 3,393,180 | 284,007 | ||||||||||
Copper Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 63 | 07/29/24 | 7,189,088 | 292,591 | ||||||||||
Corn Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (210) | 07/12/24 | (4,690,875 | ) | 18,479 | |||||||||
Cotton No.2 Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (619) | 12/06/24 | (23,778,885 | ) | 1,845,042 | |||||||||
Gasoline RBOB Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (209) | 08/30/24 | (22,278,564 | ) | 273,866 | |||||||||
Gold 100 Oz. Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 274 | 06/26/24 | 63,099,460 | 3,379,042 | ||||||||||
Hard Red Winter Wheat Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 529 | 07/12/24 | 16,802,363 | 1,670,392 | ||||||||||
Lean Hogs Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 65 | 06/14/24 | 2,664,350 | 178,930 | ||||||||||
Live Cattle Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (80) | 06/28/24 | (5,599,200 | ) | 153,572 | |||||||||
Live Cattle Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (214) | 08/30/24 | (14,817,360 | ) | 801,694 | |||||||||
Live Cattle Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (92) | 12/31/24 | (6,690,240 | ) | 287,176 | |||||||||
LME Aluminum Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 61 | 06/17/24 | 3,931,496 | 539,315 | ||||||||||
LME Lead Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 98 | 06/17/24 | 5,410,605 | 374,118 | ||||||||||
LME Nickel Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 225 | 06/17/24 | 25,878,150 | 3,399,617 | ||||||||||
LME Zinc Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 538 | 06/17/24 | 39,231,364 | 4,961,771 | ||||||||||
Natural Gas Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 734 | 05/29/24 | 14,613,940 | 425,399 | ||||||||||
Natural Gas Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (617) | 08/28/24 | (15,165,860 | ) | 172,820 | |||||||||
NY Harbor ULSD Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (5) | 07/31/24 | (535,017 | ) | 2,369 | |||||||||
NY Harbor ULSD Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (186) | 08/30/24 | (19,968,253 | ) | 1,045,745 | |||||||||
Platinum Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 79 | 07/29/24 | 3,745,390 | 142,722 | ||||||||||
Soybean Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (10) | 07/12/24 | (581,500 | ) | 4,599 | |||||||||
Soybean Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (108) | 11/14/24 | (6,261,300 | ) | 31,892 | |||||||||
Soybean Meal Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 643 | 07/12/24 | 22,627,170 | 924,502 | ||||||||||
Sugar #11 (World) Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (373) | 06/28/24 | (8,108,722 | ) | 944,844 | |||||||||
Wheat (CBT) Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 218 | 07/12/24 | 6,575,425 | 417,719 | ||||||||||
WTI Crude Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (1,218) | 08/20/24 | (97,330,380 | ) | 2,144,545 | |||||||||
$ | 54,534,975 | $ | 24,737,711 |
Description | Counterparty | Position | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Value (Note 2) | Unrealized Depreciation | ||||||||||
Cocoa Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (42) | 07/16/24 | $ | (3,898,860 | ) | $ | (42,446 | ) | ||||||
Cocoa Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (393) | 09/13/24 | (34,603,650 | ) | (11,608,020 | ) | ||||||||
Coffee 'C' Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (2) | 07/19/24 | (162,488 | ) | (26,593 | ) | ||||||||
Coffee Robusta Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (660) | 07/25/24 | (26,538,600 | ) | (5,340,318 | ) | ||||||||
Corn Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (346) | 09/13/24 | (7,884,475 | ) | (96,075 | ) | ||||||||
Cotton No.2 Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 61 | 07/09/24 | 2,392,115 | (60,176 | ) | |||||||||
Frzn Concentrated OJ Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (100) | 07/11/24 | (5,453,250 | ) | (165,507 | ) | ||||||||
Frzn Concentrated OJ Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (18) | 09/10/24 | (976,050 | ) | (40,976 | ) | ||||||||
Gasoline RBOB Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 95 | 05/31/24 | 10,737,888 | (269,027 | ) | |||||||||
Heating Oil Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 55 | 05/31/24 | 5,838,756 | (300,115 | ) | |||||||||
LME Aluminum Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (156) | 06/17/24 | (10,054,317 | ) | (1,342,190 | ) | ||||||||
LME Lead Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (46) | 06/17/24 | (2,539,672 | ) | (151,963 | ) | ||||||||
LME Nickel Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (110) | 06/17/24 | (12,651,540 | ) | (968,022 | ) | ||||||||
LME Zinc Future | Morgan Stanley | Short | (211) | 06/17/24 | (15,386,278 | ) | (2,440,150 | ) | ||||||||
Low Su Gasoil G Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 318 | 05/10/24 | 24,613,200 | (2,097,245 | ) | |||||||||
Silver Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 284 | 07/29/24 | 37,848,680 | (2,945,386 | ) | |||||||||
Soybean Future | Morgan Stanley | Long | 751 | 07/12/24 | 19,380,306 | (1,127,052 | ) | |||||||||
$ | (19,338,235 | ) | $ | (29,021,261 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS(a)
Swap Counterparty | Reference Obligation | Notional Amount | Floating Rate/Fixed Amount Paid by Fund* | Termination Date | Value | Unrealized Appreciation | |||||||||||
Citigroup | CRB TR Index** | $ | 100,657,994 | USB3MTA + 21 bps | 10/2/2024 | $ | 100,660,965 | $ | 2,971 | ||||||||
Bank Of America - Merrill Lynch | CRB TR Index** | 34,020,989 | USB3MTA + 21 bps | 7/1/2024 | 34,022,224 | 1,235 | |||||||||||
RBC | CRB TR Index** | 31,923,917 | USB3MTA + 21 bps | 10/31/2024 | 31,924,861 | 944 | |||||||||||
Bank of America - Merrill Lynch | CRB 3m Fwd TR Index** | 118,322,388 | USB3MTA + 25 bps | 7/1/2024 | 118,322,954 | 566 | |||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | CRB TR Index** | 12,291,102 | USB3MTA + 20 bps | 9/30/2024 | 12,291,467 | 365 | |||||||||||
Citigroup | CRB 3m Fwd TR Index** | 143,631,171 | USB3MTA + 24 bps | 9/30/2024 | 143,631,181 | 10 | |||||||||||
Goldman Sachs | CRB 3m Fwd TR Index** | 88,523,308 | USB3MTA + 25 bps | 9/30/2024 | 88,523,317 | 9 | |||||||||||
Societe Generale | CRB 3m Fwd TR Index** | 93,209,612 | USB3MTA + 24 bps | 11/29/2024 | 93,209,618 | 6 | |||||||||||
UBS Group AG | CRB 3m Fwd TR Index** | 90,614,899 | USB3MTA + 25 bps | 11/29/2024 | 90,614,902 | 3 | |||||||||||
$ | 713,195,380 | $ | 713,201,489 | $ | 6,109 |
(a) | For long positions in the total return swap, the Fund receives payments based on any positive return of the Reference Obligation less the rate paid by the Fund. The Fund makes payments on any negative return of such Reference Obligations plus the rate paid by the Fund. For short positions in the total return swap, the Fund makes payments based on any positive return of the Reference Obligation less the rate paid by the Fund. The Fund receives payments on any negative return of such Reference Obligations plus the rate paid by the Fund. |
* | United States Auction Results 3 Month Treasury Bill High Discount. Total return swap resets monthly. |
** | CRB - Commodity Research Bureau |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
14 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
ASSETS | ||||
Investments, at value | $ | 1,026,842,669 | ||
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $2,238,812) | 2,200,963 | |||
Unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts | 6,109 | |||
Receivable for shares sold | 2,641,154 | |||
Receivable for total return swap resets | 10,274,085 | |||
Deposit with broker for futures contracts (Note 3) | 7,547,504 | |||
Dividends receivable | 760,610 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 29,051 | |||
Total Assets | 1,050,302,145 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 6,321,770 | |||
Payable for interest expense on total return swap contracts | 3,511,658 | |||
Payable for shares redeemed | 1,501,368 | |||
Investment advisory fees payable | 783,875 | |||
Administration and transfer agency fees payable | 1,350,465 | |||
Distribution and services fees payable | 23,579 | |||
Trustees' fees and expenses payable | 3,547 | |||
Professional fees payable | 25,002 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 149,134 | |||
Total Liabilities | 13,670,398 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 1,036,631,747 | ||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | ||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 1,074,929,537 | ||
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | (38,297,790 | ) | ||
NET ASSETS | $ | 1,036,631,747 | ||
INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 1,003,689,428 | ||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||
Investor Class: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 7.43 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 19,144,143 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 2,577,174 | |||
Class A: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 7.45 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 7,735,792 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,038,634 | |||
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price) | $ | 7.88 | ||
Class C: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a) | $ | 6.72 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 11,466,481 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,705,384 | |||
Class I: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 7.58 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 998,285,331 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 131,765,498 |
(a) | Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
15 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Dividends | $ | 5,216,485 | ||
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends | (449,802 | ) | ||
Interest and other income, net of premium amortization and accretion of discount | 23,153,997 | |||
Total Investment Income | 27,920,680 | |||
EXPENSES | ||||
Investment advisory fees | 5,796,785 | |||
Investment advisory fees - subsidiary (Note 8) | 1,175,231 | |||
Administrative fees | 734,706 | |||
Transfer agency fees | 1,484,986 | |||
Distribution and service fees | ||||
Investor Class | 30,698 | |||
Class A | 12,128 | |||
Class C | 69,665 | |||
Professional fees | 28,059 | |||
Reports to shareholders and printing fees | 77,080 | |||
State registration fees | 135,050 | |||
Insurance fees | 13,263 | |||
Custody fees | 58,734 | |||
Trustees' fees and expenses | 78,137 | |||
Repayment of previously waived fees | ||||
Class I | 53,363 | |||
Miscellaneous expenses | 23,528 | |||
Total Expenses | 9,771,413 | |||
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 8) | ||||
Waiver of investment advisory fees - subsidiary | (1,175,231 | ) | ||
Class I | (684,068 | ) | ||
Net Expenses | 7,912,114 | |||
Net Investment Income | 20,008,566 | |||
Net realized gain on investments | 5,809,790 | |||
Net realized loss on futures contracts | (93,541,060 | ) | ||
Net realized gain on total return swap contracts | 19,398,883 | |||
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | (291,006 | ) | ||
Net Realized Loss | (68,623,393 | ) | ||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | 24,255,087 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | 26,703,660 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts | 6,081 | |||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (42,147 | ) | ||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation | 50,922,681 | |||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS | (17,700,712 | ) | ||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 2,307,854 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
16 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For
the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 20,008,566 | $ | 54,020,452 | ||||
Net realized loss | (68,623,393 | ) | (39,551,997 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | 50,922,681 | (84,133,655 | ) | |||||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 2,307,854 | (69,665,200 | ) | |||||
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | (5,853,087 | ) | ||||||
Investor Class | (628,729 | ) | ||||||
Class A | (321,104 | ) | (1,025,116 | ) | ||||
Class C | (556,037 | ) | (1,863,383 | ) | ||||
Class I | (48,168,669 | ) | (104,122,024 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (49,674,539 | ) | (112,863,610 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 4,162,757 | 24,927,696 | ||||||
Class A | 487,412 | 2,221,315 | ||||||
Class C | 589,737 | 3,485,981 | ||||||
Class I | 193,243,783 | 998,720,942 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 504,697 | 4,625,429 | ||||||
Class A | 233,759 | 732,350 | ||||||
Class C | 319,589 | 984,573 | ||||||
Class I | 38,805,976 | 72,055,995 | ||||||
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees | ||||||||
Investor Class | (7,448,932 | ) | (87,608,141 | ) | ||||
Class A | (4,143,759 | ) | (6,069,300 | ) | ||||
Class C | (6,841,600 | ) | (11,166,968 | ) | ||||
Class I | (789,536,151 | ) | (913,800,802 | ) | ||||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (569,622,732 | ) | 89,109,070 | |||||
Net decrease in net assets | (616,989,417 | ) | (93,419,740 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 1,653,621,164 | 1,747,040,904 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 1,036,631,747 | $ | 1,653,621,164 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
17 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Investor Class
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period(a) | $ | 7.51 | $ | 8.47 | $ | 9.50 | $ | 6.06 | $ | 6.68 | $ | 7.54 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b) | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.05 | (0.61 | ) | 0.62 | 3.35 | (0.58 | ) | (0.71 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.15 | (0.40 | ) | 0.67 | 3.46 | (0.56 | ) | (0.65 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.03 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.23 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | 0.00 | (c) | – | – | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | (0.08 | ) | (0.96 | ) | (1.03 | ) | 3.44 | (0.62 | ) | (0.86 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 7.43 | $ | 7.51 | $ | 8.47 | $ | 9.50 | $ | 6.06 | $ | 6.68 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 2.28 | % | (5.01 | )% | 9.65 | % | 57.25 | % | (8.44 | )% | (8.71 | )% | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 19,144 | $ | 22,202 | $ | 89,645 | $ | 89,300 | $ | 49,060 | $ | 39,226 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.35 | %(e)(f) | 1.34 | %(f) | 1.36 | %(f) | 1.37 | %(f) | 1.40 | %(f) | 1.39 | %(f) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.35 | %(e) | 1.34 | % | 1.36 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.39 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.93 | %(e) | 2.66 | % | 0.55 | % | 1.36 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 64 | % | 59 | % | 54 | % | 54 | % | 98 | % | 81 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(e) | Annualized. |
(f) | The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2024, October 31, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively, 1.53%, 1.52%, 1.53%, 1.55%, 1.58% and 1.54%. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
18 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Class A
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period(a) | $ | 7.53 | $ | 8.48 | $ | 9.52 | $ | 6.07 | $ | 6.68 | $ | 7.54 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b) | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.04 | (0.61 | ) | 0.60 | 3.34 | (0.59 | ) | (0.72 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.15 | (0.39 | ) | 0.66 | 3.47 | (0.55 | ) | (0.65 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.03 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.23 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (c) | – | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | (0.08 | ) | (0.95 | ) | (1.04 | ) | 3.45 | (0.61 | ) | (0.86 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 7.45 | $ | 7.53 | $ | 8.48 | $ | 9.52 | $ | 6.07 | $ | 6.68 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 2.28 | % | (4.88 | )% | 9.52 | % | 57.33 | % | (8.29 | )% | (8.71 | )% | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 7,736 | $ | 11,362 | $ | 16,246 | $ | 7,349 | $ | 1,254 | $ | 751 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.30 | %(e)(f) | 1.25 | %(f) | 1.30 | %(f) | 1.32 | %(f) | 1.34 | %(f) | 1.40 | %(f) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.30 | %(e) | 1.25 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.40 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.96 | %(e) | 2.83 | % | 0.64 | % | 1.56 | % | 0.62 | % | 0.99 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 64 | % | 59 | % | 54 | % | 54 | % | 98 | % | 81 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(e) | Annualized. |
(f) | The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2024, October 31, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively, 1.48%, 1.43%, 1.47%, 1.50%, 1.52% and 1.55%. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
19 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Class C
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period(a) | $ | 6.84 | $ | 7.80 | $ | 8.94 | $ | 5.73 | $ | 6.35 | $ | 7.22 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss)(b) | 0.07 | 0.14 | (0.01 | )(c) | 0.07 | (0.02 | )(c) | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.04 | (0.54 | ) | 0.56 | 3.14 | (0.54 | ) | (0.68 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.11 | (0.40 | ) | 0.55 | 3.21 | (0.56 | ) | (0.67 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.20 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.03 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.23 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.20 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | 0.01 | – | 0.00 | (d) | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | (0.12 | ) | (0.96 | ) | (1.14 | ) | 3.21 | (0.62 | ) | (0.87 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 6.72 | $ | 6.84 | $ | 7.80 | $ | 8.94 | $ | 5.73 | $ | 6.35 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(e) | 1.81 | % | (5.58 | )% | 8.78 | % | 56.37 | % | (8.97 | )% | (9.35 | )% | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 11,466 | $ | 17,910 | $ | 27,856 | $ | 13,789 | $ | 2,354 | $ | 6,702 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 2.04 | %(f)(g) | 2.01 | %(g) | 2.00 | %(g) | 2.00 | %(g) | 2.05 | %(g) | 2.05 | %(g) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 2.04 | %(f) | 2.01 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | 2.17 | %(f) | 2.03 | % | (0.08 | )% | 0.84 | % | (0.28 | )% | 0.17 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | 64 | % | 59 | % | 54 | % | 54 | % | 98 | % | 81 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period. |
(d) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(e) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2024, October 31, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively, 2.21%, 2.19%, 2.18%, 2.18%, 2.23% and 2.20%. |
(h) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
20 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Class I
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period(a) | $ | 7.65 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 9.62 | $ | 6.12 | $ | 6.73 | $ | 7.58 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b) | 0.11 | 0.24 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.06 | (0.63 | ) | 0.61 | 3.38 | (0.58 | ) | (0.72 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.17 | (0.39 | ) | 0.69 | 3.52 | (0.54 | ) | (0.64 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.21 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.03 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.24 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (1.70 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | (0.00 | )(c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | (0.07 | ) | (0.96 | ) | (1.01 | ) | 3.50 | (0.61 | ) | (0.85 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 7.58 | $ | 7.65 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 9.62 | $ | 6.12 | $ | 6.73 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 2.43 | % | (4.87 | )% | 9.85 | % | 57.74 | % | (8.18 | )% | (8.48 | )% | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 998,285 | $ | 1,602,146 | $ | 1,613,293 | $ | 1,154,123 | $ | 439,254 | $ | 500,305 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.25 | %(e)(f) | 1.16 | %(f) | 1.08 | %(f) | 1.09 | %(f) | 1.15 | %(f) | 1.14 | %(f) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.15 | %(e) | 1.15 | % | 1.08 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.14 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.95 | %(e) | 3.02 | % | 0.84 | % | 1.68 | % | 0.64 | % | 1.09 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 64 | % | 59 | % | 54 | % | 54 | % | 98 | % | 81 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(e) | Annualized. |
(f) | The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2024, October 31, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively, 1.43%, 1.34%, 1.26%, 1.27%, 1.33% and 1.29%. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
21 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance
ALPS I Kotak India ESG Fund (the “Fund") was launched on February 14, 2011. During the 6-month period ended 30th April 2024 (hereinafter also referred to as the “period”), the Fund's Class A Shares, INDAX, delivered a total return of 15.96% at Net Asset Value, Class C, INFCX, delivered 14.48% with CDSC, Class I, INDIX, delivered 16.09% and Class II, INDSX, delivered 16.17% (net of fees). The Fund underperformed its benchmark (without taking into account sales charges for Class A and C Shares), the MSCI India Index ("M1IN"), which returned 25.28% during the period.
Even as the global economy is expected to grow at a modest pace due to the escalation in geopolitical risks, the Indian market continued its upwards journey during the period despite global economic headwinds. While a brief correction occurred in mid-March due to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) flagging potentially inflated valuations in mid-cap and small-cap stocks, these segments recovered and the overall market continued its upward trend in April.
Looking at a couple of key central bank decisions: (1) The US FOMC kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% during its March meeting for the fifth consecutive time. Facing inflationary pressures, the US Federal Reserve stuck to its guns, choosing not to lower interest rates. (2) The Bank of England (BoE) kept the policy rate at 5.25%. However, the voting pattern was more uniform compared to the previous meeting with a majority of 8-1 (the 1 vote against was for a 25 bps rate cut). The BoE noted that fiscal measures in the Spring budget 2024 “are likely to increase the level of GDP by around 0.25% over coming years”. (3) The Bank of Japan (BOJ), in a surprise move, hiked its policy rate during March to a range of 0-0.1% from -0.1%. The BoJ also ended its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The BOJ also stated that it would continue with purchases of Japanese government bonds, CP, and corporate bonds as indicated in the March 2024 meeting.
Looking back at India, frontline Nifty Index gained 18.63% (MSCI India Index gained 25.28%), the midcap segment saw a return of 31.08% (MSCI India Midcap Index gained 29.42%), and the NSE500 Index gained 25.17% during the period (all in USD terms; total return).
The FY2025 Interim Union Budget announced on 1st February 2024 focused squarely on fiscal consolidation. Capital expenditure growth was muted across defense, railways and roads (though there is some buffer for higher allocation), while refraining from any outsized populist measures. The government in its interim budget prioritized fiscal consolidation and rationalized expenditure to improve the quality of the fiscal. It has targeted central GFD/GDP at 5.1% in FY2025BE (5.8% in FY2024RE), staying on course to reach the targeted 4.5% by FY2026. The strong focus on consolidation was further visible in (1) 8% year-over-year ("YoY") decline in subsidies, (2) a modest 6% YoY increase in the rural social sector’s schemes and (3) muted 5% YoY increase in capex in defense, railways and roads.
In our view, business momentum in India stays strong in the expansionary zone. Manufacturing Purchase Money Index (PMI) moderated slightly to 58.8 in April vs 59.1 in March. Strong demand conditions for goods from both domestic and external clients lead to increase in purchasing activity and payroll numbers. The rural economy has been weak in the past couple of years but there are some early signs of bottoming out. The demand for rural employee guarantee scheme has gone down and we have seen some uptick in two wheeler sales. We also note that inflation has been moderating down and that can also lead to some better consumption in the rural economy.
Goods and services tax (GST) collections hit an all-time high of INR2.1tn in April 2024, reflecting year-end sales in March 2024 (vs. INR1.78tn in March 2024 and INR1.87tn in April 2023).
India’s current account deficit ("CAD") stood at USD10.5b (or 1.2% of GDP) in 3QFY24 (Note: October to December 2023 quarter), lower than USD11.4bn (1.3% of GDP) in 2QFY24 and USD16.8bn in same period last year. Lower-than-expected CAD can be attributed to a higher services surplus and a higher surplus on income account.
Headline CPI inflation eased to a 10-month low of 4.9% YoY in March 2024 vs. 5.1% in February 2024, mainly led by a contraction in prices of fuel and light components (all-time low of -3.2% in March 2024 vs. -0.8% in February 2024) and lower core inflation, which was partly offset by high food inflation. This implies that inflation stood at 5.4% in FY24, the lowest in four years. However, inflation is still above the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) target of 4% and food inflation trajectory remains uncertain.
Looking ahead, though the external sector’s balance remains comfortable, we remain wary of (1) any worsening geopolitical conflicts impacting commodities’ prices and supply chains and (2) global monetary policy cycles, in general, specifically further delays to the US Fed’s rate easing cycle impacting capital flows. While we believe the near-term outlook for the INR remains favorable given the bond index inclusion from June 2024, a later-than-expected rate cut cycle in the US, relatively dollar strengthening and the RBI’s preference to keep INR volatility low by capping any wild movements could keep the INR steady against the USD.
Mr. Nitin Tejpal Jain
Fund Manager
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
22 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
The views above are based on publicly available data, Kotak Group internal estimates and are based on the views of the research team at Kotak group. The views of the author and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS Advisors, Inc., Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd., nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.
23 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What
You Pay* | |
Investor# (NAV) | 15.99% | 23.48% | 8.72% | 9.82% | 10.71% | 8.01% | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Class A (NAV) | 15.96% | 23.46% | 8.87% | 9.82% | 10.69% | 7.99% | 1.28% | 1.28% |
Class A (LOAD) | 9.57% | 16.67% | 6.84% | 8.58% | 10.07% | 7.53% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 15.48% | 22.56% | 7.96% | 8.96% | 9.90% | 7.23% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Class C (LOAD) | 14.48% | 21.56% | 7.96% | 8.96% | 9.90% | 7.23% | ||
Class I | 16.09% | 23.79% | 9.05% | 10.07% | 11.01% | 8.31% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Class II | 16.17% | 24.03% | 9.31% | 10.30% | 11.13% | 8.40% | 0.88% | 0.75% |
MSCI India Index1 | 25.28% | 34.89% | 13.98% | 12.29% | 10.24% | 7.15% | ||
Morningstar India Index2 | 25.50% | 37.10% | 15.00% | 13.90% | 12.03% | 8.53% | ||
Nifty 500 Index3 | 25.17% | 36.85% | 16.13% | 14.07% | 12.11% | 8.66% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $ 1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 30 days.
24 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares. Performance shown for Class II shares prior to December 19, 2019 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class II shares.
1 | The MSCI India Index is replacing the Nifty 500 Index as the Fund’s primary benchmark. The MSCI India Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid cap segments of the Indian market. With 136 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the Indian equity universe. |
2 | Morningstar India NR Index: measures the performance of India's equity markets targeting the top 97% of stocks by market capitalization. |
3 | Nifty 500 Index (formerly the CNX 500 Index) - India's first broad based benchmark of the Indian capital market. The Nifty 500 companies are disaggregated into 72 industry indices. Industry weightages in the index reflect the industry weightages in the market. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of February 14, 2011 for Investor Class and Classes C and I; Fund Inception date of June 12, 2018 for Class A; Fund Inception date of December 19, 2019 for Class II. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursements (excluding Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Services Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) to 1.00% of Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class I shares and 0.75% for Class II shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2025. | |
# | Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Investing in India involves risk and considerations not present when investing in more established securities markets. The Fund may be more susceptible to economic, market, political and local risks of the region than a fund that is more geographically diversified. Investments in India are subject to a number of risks including, but not limited to, risk of losing some or all of the capital invested, high market volatility, variable market liquidity, geopolitical risks (including political instability), exchange rate fluctuations (between the currency of the fund’s share class and the Indian Rupee), changes in tax regime and restrictions on investment activities of foreign investors.
Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets) † | |
ICICI Bank, Ltd. | 8.55% |
Reliance Industries, Ltd. | 7.29% |
HDFC Bank, Ltd. | 6.18% |
Axis Bank, Ltd. | 4.95% |
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. | 4.76% |
Infosys, Ltd. | 4.07% |
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. | 3.85% |
Zomato, Ltd. | 3.33% |
IndusInd Bank, Ltd. | 3.27% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. | 3.22% |
Top Ten Holdings | 49.47% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)
25 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (97.98%) | ||||||||
Communication Services (5.98%) | ||||||||
Entertainment (1.22%) | ||||||||
PVR Inox, Ltd.(a) | 292,388 | $ | 4,752,735 | |||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services (4.76%) | ||||||||
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. | 1,110,000 | 17,569,846 | ||||||
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. partly paid | 78,914 | 884,438 | ||||||
18,454,284 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES | 23,207,019 | |||||||
Consumer Discretionary (7.52%) | ||||||||
Automobile Components (4.19%) | ||||||||
Apollo Tyres, Ltd. | 994,000 | 6,058,602 | ||||||
Exide Industries, Ltd. | 778,884 | 4,406,232 | ||||||
UNO Minda, Ltd. | 656,698 | 5,796,894 | ||||||
16,261,728 | ||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (3.33%) | ||||||||
Zomato, Ltd.(a) | 5,591,840 | 12,905,562 | ||||||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 29,167,290 | |||||||
Consumer Staples (5.39%) | ||||||||
Food Products (3.28%) | ||||||||
Bikaji Foods International, Ltd. | 700,849 | 4,466,492 | ||||||
Nestle India, Ltd. | 275,000 | 8,254,816 | ||||||
12,721,308 | ||||||||
Personal Care Products (2.11%) | ||||||||
Godrej Consumer Products, Ltd. | 560,000 | 8,172,900 | ||||||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 20,894,208 | |||||||
Energy (7.29%) | ||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (7.29%) | ||||||||
Reliance Industries, Ltd. | 805,534 | 28,277,681 | ||||||
TOTAL ENERGY | 28,277,681 | |||||||
Financials (26.80%) | ||||||||
Banks (22.95%) | ||||||||
Axis Bank, Ltd. | 1,375,000 | 19,192,384 | ||||||
HDFC Bank, Ltd., ADR | 62,825 | 3,618,720 | ||||||
HDFC Bank, Ltd. | 1,120,381 | 20,346,784 | ||||||
ICICI Bank, Ltd., Sponsored ADR | 800,000 | 22,024,000 | ||||||
ICICI Bank, Ltd. | 808,449 | 11,139,579 | ||||||
IndusInd Bank, Ltd. | 699,646 | 12,684,892 | ||||||
89,006,359 | ||||||||
Insurance (3.85%) | ||||||||
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co., Ltd.(b)(c) | 300,000 | 6,131,388 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Insurance (continued) | ||||||||
Max Financial Services, Ltd.(a) | 728,070 | $ | 8,810,291 | |||||
14,941,679 | ||||||||
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 103,948,038 | |||||||
Health Care (9.07%) | ||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services (4.54%) | ||||||||
Fortis Healthcare, Ltd. | 1,711,873 | 9,008,144 | ||||||
Max Healthcare Institute, Ltd. | 858,056 | 8,622,561 | ||||||
17,630,705 | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals (4.53%) | ||||||||
Cipla, Ltd. | 444,057 | 7,433,645 | ||||||
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. | 564,057 | 10,133,381 | ||||||
17,567,026 | ||||||||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 35,197,731 | |||||||
Industrials (12.89%) | ||||||||
Building Products (1.01%) | ||||||||
Apollo Pipes, Ltd. | 500,368 | 3,908,099 | ||||||
Construction & Engineering (3.85%) | ||||||||
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. | 347,742 | 14,948,012 | ||||||
Machinery (4.90%) | ||||||||
Ashok Leyland, Ltd. | 3,931,144 | 9,053,115 | ||||||
Happy Forgings, Ltd.(a) | 89,189 | 1,007,056 | ||||||
Thermax, Ltd. | 160,000 | 8,946,445 | ||||||
19,006,616 | ||||||||
Passenger Airlines (3.13%) | ||||||||
InterGlobe Aviation, Ltd.(a)(b)(c) | 254,349 | 12,128,368 | ||||||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 49,991,095 | |||||||
Information Technology (9.67%) | ||||||||
IT Services (9.67%) | ||||||||
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | 190,000 | 12,479,200 | ||||||
Infosys, Ltd., Sponsored ADR | 640,839 | 10,708,420 | ||||||
Infosys, Ltd. | 300,000 | 5,065,357 | ||||||
Tech Mahindra, Ltd. | 613,824 | 9,246,466 | ||||||
37,499,443 | ||||||||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 37,499,443 | |||||||
Materials (7.07%) | ||||||||
Chemicals (2.44%) | ||||||||
Carborundum Universal, Ltd. | 556,501 | 9,462,618 | ||||||
Construction Materials (3.63%) | ||||||||
Odisha Cement, Ltd. | 210,000 | 4,621,056 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
26 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Construction Materials (continued) | ||||||||
UltraTech Cement, Ltd. | 79,200 | $ | 9,445,743 | |||||
14,066,799 | ||||||||
Paper & Forest Products (1.00%) | ||||||||
Century Plyboards India, Ltd. | 510,341 | 3,886,601 | ||||||
TOTAL MATERIALS | 27,416,018 | |||||||
Real Estate (3.63%) | ||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development (3.63%) | ||||||||
Brigade Enterprises, Ltd. | 614,948 | 7,607,711 | ||||||
Sobha Developers, Ltd. | 305,845 | 6,486,699 | ||||||
14,094,410 | ||||||||
TOTAL REAL ESTATE | 14,094,410 | |||||||
Utilities (2.67%) | ||||||||
Electric Utilities (2.67%) | ||||||||
Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd. | 2,874,834 | 10,368,888 | ||||||
TOTAL UTILITIES | 10,368,888 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $300,848,194) | 380,061,821 |
7-Day Yield | Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (1.93%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds (1.93%) | ||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Class | 5.219 | % | 7,500,000 | 7,500,000 | ||||||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | 7,500,000 | |||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $7,500,000) | 7,500,000 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.91%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $308,348,194) | $ | 387,561,821 | ||||||||||
Assets In Excess Of Other Liabilities (0.09%) | 333,428 | |||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 387,895,249 |
(a) | Non-Income Producing Security. |
(b) | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2024, the aggregate market value of those securities was $18,259,756, representing 4.71% of net assets. |
(c) | Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines utilized by the Valuation Designee. As of April 30, 2024 the aggregate market value of those securities was $18,259,756, representing 4.71% of net assets. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
27 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
ASSETS | ||||
Investments, at value | $ | 387,561,821 | ||
Cash | 2,492,913 | |||
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $8,986,929) | 8,275,731 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 345,691 | |||
Receivable for shares sold | 60,823 | |||
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,325 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 47,828 | |||
Total Assets | 398,786,132 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for shares redeemed | 45,072 | |||
Payable for foreign capital gains tax | 10,582,536 | |||
Investment advisory fees payable | 169,286 | |||
Administration and transfer agency fees payable | 55,426 | |||
Distribution and services fees payable | 5,791 | |||
Trustees' fees and expenses payable | 138 | |||
Professional fees payable | 12,351 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 20,283 | |||
Total Liabilities | 10,890,883 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 387,895,249 | ||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | ||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 296,279,673 | ||
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | 91,615,576 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 387,895,249 | ||
INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 308,348,194 | ||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||
Investor Class: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 18.11 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 4,924,691 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 271,995 | |||
Class A: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 18.07 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 2,158,382 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 119,448 | |||
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price) | $ | 19.12 | ||
Class C: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a) | $ | 16.17 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 1,799,086 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 111,263 | |||
Class I: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 18.95 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 30,546,507 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,611,860 | |||
Class II: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 19.16 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 348,466,583 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 18,185,158 |
(a) | Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
28 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Statement of Operations | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Dividends | $ | 643,005 | ||
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends | (39,888 | ) | ||
Interest and other income | 369,661 | |||
Total Investment Income | 972,778 | |||
EXPENSES | ||||
Investment advisory fees | 1,166,843 | |||
Administrative fees | 285,084 | |||
Transfer agency fees | 4,034 | |||
Distribution and service fees | ||||
Investor Class | 8,452 | |||
Class A | 2,784 | |||
Class C | 7,485 | |||
Professional fees | 16,144 | |||
Reports to shareholders and printing fees | 3,892 | |||
State registration fees | 38,482 | |||
Insurance fees | 2,904 | |||
Custody fees | 33,518 | |||
Trustees' fees and expenses | 16,628 | |||
Repayment of previously waived fees | ||||
Investor Class | 28 | |||
Class C | 157 | |||
Class I | 641 | |||
Miscellaneous expenses | 18,736 | |||
Total Expenses | 1,605,812 | |||
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 8) | ||||
Class II | (211,420 | ) | ||
Net Expenses | 1,394,392 | |||
Net Investment Loss | (421,614 | ) | ||
Net realized gain on investments | 37,542,658 | |||
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | (22,293 | ) | ||
Net realized loss on foreign capital gains tax | (6,341,756 | ) | ||
Net Realized Gain | 31,178,609 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | 22,916,083 | |||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (8,037 | ) | ||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign capital gains tax | (1,829,585 | ) | ||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation | 21,078,461 | |||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS | 52,257,070 | |||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 51,835,456 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
29 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For
the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income/(loss) | $ | (421,614 | ) | $ | 526,318 | |||
Net realized gain | 31,178,609 | 18,596,925 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 21,078,461 | 2,624,176 | ||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 51,835,456 | 21,747,419 | ||||||
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (214,130 | ) | (59,404 | ) | ||||
Class A | (68,855 | ) | (14,494 | ) | ||||
Class C | (66,560 | ) | (17,218 | ) | ||||
Class I | (1,081,718 | ) | (235,995 | ) | ||||
Class II | (12,029,229 | ) | (5,145,390 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (13,460,492 | ) | (5,472,501 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 2,018,113 | 1,656,774 | ||||||
Class A | 449,315 | 654,565 | ||||||
Class C | 427,032 | 485,951 | ||||||
Class I | 4,246,783 | 10,278,948 | ||||||
Class II | 35,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 179,515 | 48,934 | ||||||
Class A | 60,735 | 12,562 | ||||||
Class C | 66,069 | 17,218 | ||||||
Class I | 1,045,519 | 233,078 | ||||||
Class II | 12,029,229 | 5,145,390 | ||||||
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees | ||||||||
Investor Class | (2,368,699 | ) | (962,391 | ) | ||||
Class A | (40,435 | ) | (60,747 | ) | ||||
Class C | (41,213 | ) | (393,111 | ) | ||||
Class I | (1,698,592 | ) | (3,062,056 | ) | ||||
Class II | (25,000,000 | ) | (75,000,000 | ) | ||||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 26,373,371 | (50,944,885 | ) | |||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets | 64,748,335 | (34,669,967 | ) | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 323,146,914 | 357,816,881 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 387,895,249 | $ | 323,146,914 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
30 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Investor Class
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.32 | $ | 15.78 | $ | 18.70 | $ | 12.66 | $ | 13.02 | (a) | $ | 11.73 | (a) | ||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(b) | (0.06 | ) | (0.07 | )(c) | (0.12 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.07 | )(c) | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 2.61 | 0.85 | (1.82 | ) | 6.16 | (0.93 | ) | 2.19 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.55 | 0.78 | (1.94 | ) | 6.04 | (1.00 | ) | 2.09 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | – | – | (0.44 | ) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.54 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.98 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | 0.00 | (d) | 0.01 | 0.00 | (d) | 0.00 | (d) | 0.81 | 0.00 | (d) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.79 | 0.54 | (2.92 | ) | 6.04 | (0.36 | ) | 1.29 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 18.11 | $ | 16.32 | $ | 15.78 | $ | 18.70 | $ | 12.66 | $ | 13.02 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(e) | 15.99 | % | 5.06 | % | (10.90 | )% | 47.71 | % | (1.48 | )% | 18.58 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 4,925 | $ | 4,596 | $ | 3,711 | $ | 3,814 | $ | 2,704 | $ | 4,604 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.23 | %(f) | 1.37 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.72 | % | 3.27 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.23 | %(f) | 1.37 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.40 | %(g) | 1.91 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | (0.69 | )%(f) | (0.43 | )% | (0.74 | )% | (0.73 | )% | (0.64 | )% | (0.79 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | 47 | % | 24 | % | 18 | % | 29 | % | 90 | % | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period. |
(d) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(e) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8. |
(h) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
31 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class A
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.29 | $ | 15.74 | $ | 18.62 | $ | 12.59 | $ | 12.99 | (a) | $ | 11.72 | (a) | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(b) | (0.06 | ) | (0.04 | )(c) | (0.08 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.07 | )(c) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 2.60 | 0.84 | (1.82 | ) | 6.14 | (0.16 | ) | 2.13 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.54 | 0.80 | (1.90 | ) | 6.03 | (0.23 | ) | 2.07 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | – | – | (0.44 | ) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.54 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.98 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | 0.00 | (d) | – | 0.00 | (d) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.78 | 0.55 | (2.88 | ) | 6.03 | (0.40 | ) | 1.27 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 18.07 | $ | 16.29 | $ | 15.74 | $ | 18.62 | $ | 12.59 | $ | 12.99 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(e) | 15.96 | % | 5.14 | % | (10.70 | )% | 47.90 | % | (1.80 | )% | 18.41 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 2,158 | $ | 1,499 | $ | 847 | $ | 762 | $ | 89 | $ | 96 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.19 | %(f) | 1.23 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.62 | % | 3.24 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.19 | %(f) | 1.23 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.31 | %(g) | 1.94 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | (0.65 | )%(f) | (0.26 | )% | (0.51 | )% | (0.68 | )% | (0.56 | )% | (0.52 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | 47 | % | 24 | % | 18 | % | 29 | % | 90 | % | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period. |
(d) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(e) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8. |
(h) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
32 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class C
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.71 | $ | 14.34 | $ | 17.18 | $ | 11.70 | $ | 12.18 | (a) | $ | 11.10 | (a) | ||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(b) | (0.11 | ) | (0.15 | )(c) | (0.21 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.14 | )(c) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 2.33 | 0.77 | (1.67 | ) | 5.69 | (0.17 | ) | 2.05 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.22 | 0.62 | (1.88 | ) | 5.48 | (0.31 | ) | 1.88 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | – | – | (0.42 | ) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.54 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.96 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (d) | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.46 | 0.37 | (2.84 | ) | 5.48 | (0.48 | ) | 1.08 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.17 | $ | 14.71 | $ | 14.34 | $ | 17.18 | $ | 11.70 | $ | 12.18 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(e) | 15.48 | % | 4.38 | % | (11.52 | )% | 46.84 | % | (2.58 | )% | 17.69 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 1,799 | $ | 1,210 | $ | 1,060 | $ | 1,598 | $ | 1,868 | $ | 2,195 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.96 | %(f) | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.37 | % | 3.97 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.96 | %(f) | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.06 | %(g) | 2.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | (1.42 | )%(f) | (1.02 | )% | (1.42 | )% | (1.37 | )% | (1.29 | )% | (1.47 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | 47 | % | 24 | % | 18 | % | 29 | % | 90 | % | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period. |
(d) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(e) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8. |
(h) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
33 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.03 | $ | 16.40 | $ | 19.35 | $ | 13.05 | $ | 13.43 | (a) | $ | 12.05 | (a) | ||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(b) | (0.03 | ) | (0.00 | )(c)(d) | (0.07 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.03 | )(d) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 2.71 | 0.88 | (1.89 | ) | 6.37 | (0.18 | ) | 2.23 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.68 | 0.88 | (1.96 | ) | 6.30 | (0.21 | ) | 2.18 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | – | – | (0.45 | ) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.54 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.99 | ) | – | (0.17 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | – | |||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.92 | 0.63 | (2.95 | ) | 6.30 | (0.38 | ) | 1.38 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 18.95 | $ | 17.03 | $ | 16.40 | $ | 19.35 | $ | 13.05 | $ | 13.43 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(e) | 16.09 | % | 5.43 | % | (10.62 | )% | 48.28 | % | (1.59 | )% | 18.85 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 30,547 | $ | 24,026 | $ | 15,664 | $ | 16,053 | $ | 21,861 | $ | 21,989 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.91 | %(f) | 1.00 | % | 1.00 | % | 1.00 | % | 1.36 | % | 2.93 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.91 | %(f) | 1.00 | % | 1.00 | % | 1.00 | % | 1.06 | %(g) | 1.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | (0.37 | )%(f) | (0.02 | )% | (0.41 | )% | (0.45 | )% | (0.28 | )% | (0.39 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | 47 | % | 24 | % | 18 | % | 29 | % | 90 | % | 56 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period. |
(e) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8. |
(h) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class II
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period December 19, 2019 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.20 | $ | 16.52 | $ | 19.45 | $ | 13.08 | $ | 13.50 | (a) | |||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss)(b) | (0.02 | ) | 0.03 | (0.03 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 2.74 | 0.90 | (1.90 | ) | 6.39 | (0.44 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.72 | 0.93 | (1.93 | ) | 6.37 | (0.42 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | – | – | (0.46 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.54 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.76 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (1.00 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.96 | 0.68 | (2.93 | ) | 6.37 | (0.42 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 19.16 | $ | 17.20 | $ | 16.52 | $ | 19.45 | $ | 13.08 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 16.17 | % | 5.69 | % | (10.42 | )% | 48.70 | % | (3.11 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 348,467 | $ | 291,815 | $ | 336,535 | $ | 375,605 | $ | 136,115 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.88 | %(d) | 0.88 | % | 0.88 | % | 0.91 | % | 1.18 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.75 | %(d) | 0.75 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.75 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | (0.21 | )%(d) | 0.16 | % | (0.16 | )% | (0.11 | )% | 0.24 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 47 | % | 24 | % | 18 | % | 29 | % | 90 | % |
(a) | Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary). |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Market Review
Stock markets rallied in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, following the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on November 1, 2023. The ten-year treasury jumped in 2023 from a low of 3.3% to 5% just prior to the Fed meeting. Rates dropped and stocks jumped after comments from the Fed raised confidence of moderating inflation and interest rate cuts in 2024.
The S&P 500 Index was up 21% in the six-month period end April 30, 2024. Small stocks finally participated, with the Russell 2000 Index up 19.6%. Interest rate sensitive sectors, such as technology, outperformed, with the S&P Information Technology Index up 24.9%. The S&P 500 Healthcare Sector Index underperformed the overall S&P 500 Index by increasing only 13.6%.
Volatility picked up in March as employment and inflation numbers remained strong. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) moderated last June to 3% but has since strengthened to 3.4%. The prospect of interest rate cuts in 2024 has been diminishing.
Portfolio Review
For the first half of fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund (LPEFX) increased 24.7%. The fund’s primary index of Morningstar Developed Markets Index-Net of Fees was up 20.2% for the same period.
This six-month period was strong across the portfolio with nearly all stocks in the green. British Pound holdings contributed the majority of the fund’s outperformance. A small exposure to the relatively weak healthcare sector also contributed positively. Small companies within the fund’s portfolio were noticeably up less than larger market capitalization stocks. The outperformance would have been better when considering the 112% return of NVIDIA Corp, which added 2.3% to the benchmark index.
The U.S. Dollar Index was nearly unchanged in the period. However, the British Pound appreciated 2.7% which helped the fund by 1% over the benchmark.
During the six months through April 2024, the fund added nine new positions and sold six names, ending with 52 positions.
Net contributors to performance included:
● | KKR & Co Inc. |
● | 3i Group PLC |
● | Intermediate Capital Group |
Net detractors from performance included:
● | EQT AB |
● | UnitedHealth Group Inc. |
● | The Liberty SiriusXM Group |
Outlook (as of April 30, 2024)
We believe the monetary tightening cycle is nearing the end globally. However, the Federal Reserve remains in a difficult position with inflation moderating but no longer trending toward the 2% target. The United States is an exception because of continued massive deficit spending. Congress has not been able to curtail spending and is unlikely to take action in 2024 as elections loom.
Corporate profits and consumer spending has been strong. Economic growth is no longer a concern in 2024. Therefore, it is our opinion the Fed will not be lowering rates this year. The result should be continued volatility from interest rate fears pushing down stocks followed by strong earnings reports pushing stocks up.
Low merger and acquisition activity since 2021 has held back private equity stocks in the fund. Activity in early 2024 improved, with several transactions of large capitalization companies. We believe the fund will benefit as lower and mid-market sized transactions build over the next couple of years. In the meantime, we believe the fund will be well diversified to absorb anticipated volatility.
Thank you for your continued support.
Andrew Drummond
Portfolio Manager
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Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
The views of the authors and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the authors only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS, Advisors, Inc., nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.
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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Total Expense Ratio* |
What
You Pay* | |
Investor# (NAV) | 24.70% | 25.15% | 2.19% | 8.59% | 7.63% | 2.64% | 2.64% |
Class A (NAV) | 24.66% | 25.10% | 2.20% | 8.60% | 7.64% | 2.64% | 2.64% |
Class A (LOAD) | 17.73% | 18.13% | 0.28% | 7.39% | 7.02% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 24.32% | 24.32% | 1.47% | 7.79% | 6.85% | 3.31% | 3.24% |
Class C (LOAD) | 23.32% | 23.32% | 1.47% | 7.79% | 6.85% | ||
Class I | 24.75% | 25.61% | 2.49% | 8.87% | 7.93% | 2.30% | 2.24% |
Class R | 24.73% | 25.03% | 2.02% | 8.37% | 7.45% | 2.75% | 2.74% |
Morningstar Developed Markets Index1 | 20.18% | 17.69% | 4.76% | 9.86% | 8.59% | ||
Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index2 | 35.45% | 29.33% | -0.24% | 8.25% | 7.81% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $ 1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
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Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares.
Fund Inception date of December 31, 2007 for Investor Class, Class I, and Class R; Fund Inception date June 30, 2010 for Class C; Fund Inception date June 12, 2018 for Class A.
1 | The Morningstar Developed Market Index measures the performance of developed regional markets targeting the top 97% of stocks by market capitalization. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index. |
2 | The Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index includes securities, ADRs and GDRs of 40 to 75 private equity companies, including business development companies, master limited partnerships and other vehicles whose principal business is to invest in, lend capital to or provide services to privately held companies. The Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index is managed by the Fund’s Advisor. An investor may not invest directly in an index. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) has agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, Shareholder Service Fees, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2025. |
# | Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
Listed Private Equity Companies are subject to various risks depending on their underlying investments, which could include, but are not limited to, additional liquidity risk, industry risk, non-U.S. security risk, currency risk, credit risk, managed portfolio risk and derivatives risk (derivatives risk is the risk that the value of the Listed Private Equity Companies’ derivative investments will fall because of pricing difficulties or lack of correlation with the underlying investment).
There are inherent risks in investing in private equity companies, which encompass financial institutions or vehicles whose principal business is to invest in and lend capital to privately held companies. Generally, little public information exists for private and thinly traded companies, and there is a risk that investors may not be able to make a fully informed investment decision.
Listed Private Equity Companies may have relatively concentrated investment portfolios, consisting of a relatively small number of holdings. A consequence of this limited number of investments is that the aggregate returns realized may be adversely impacted by the poor performance of a small number of investments, or even a single investment, particularly if a company experiences the need to write down the value of an investment.
Certain of the Fund’s investments may be exposed to liquidity risk due to low trading volume, lack of a market maker or legal restrictions limiting the ability of the Fund to sell particular securities at an advantageous price and/or time. As a result, these securities may be more difficult to value. Foreign investing involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainty. The Fund invests in derivatives and is subject to the risk that the value of those derivative investments will fall because of pricing difficulties or lack of correlation with the underlying investment.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
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Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Top Ten Holdings (as a% of Net Assets) † | |
3i Group PLC | 4.83% |
KKR & Co., Inc. | 4.64% |
Ares Management LP | 4.51% |
HgCapital Trust PLC | 4.47% |
HarbourVest Global Private Equity, Ltd. | 3.91% |
Intermediate Capital Group PLC | 3.71% |
Brederode SA | 3.69% |
Blackstone, Inc. | 3.43% |
Partners Group Holding AG | 3.43% |
Oakley Capital Investments, Ltd. | 3.08% |
Top Ten Holdings | 39.70% |
† | Holdings are subject to change and my not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents indicative values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CLOSED-END FUNDS (19.33%) | ||||||||
3i Infrastructure PLC | 135,389 | $ | 563,353 | |||||
Abrdn Private Equity Opportunities Trust PLC | 151,573 | 1,082,047 | ||||||
HarbourVest Global Private Equity, Ltd.(a) | 86,363 | 2,468,299 | ||||||
HBM Healthcare Investments AG, Class A | 3,367 | 682,740 | ||||||
HgCapital Trust PLC | 474,260 | 2,820,706 | ||||||
ICG Enterprise Trust PLC | 56,602 | 853,095 | ||||||
NB Private Equity Partners, Ltd. | 39,577 | 806,089 | ||||||
Oakley Capital Investments, Ltd. | 331,505 | 1,942,744 | ||||||
Pantheon International PLC Fund(a) | 241,405 | 983,745 | ||||||
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS | ||||||||
(Cost $9,629,150) | 12,202,818 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (69.62%) | ||||||||
Communications (2.89%) | ||||||||
Internet (2.03%) | ||||||||
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | 3,630 | 635,250 | ||||||
GoDaddy, Inc.(a) | 5,285 | 646,778 | ||||||
1,282,028 | ||||||||
Media (0.86%) | ||||||||
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class A(a) | 22,625 | 544,358 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS | 1,826,386 | |||||||
Consumer Discretionary (1.63%) | ||||||||
Retail (1.63%) | ||||||||
Wesfarmers, Ltd. | 24,000 | 1,028,139 | ||||||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 1,028,139 | |||||||
Consumer Staples (2.57%) | ||||||||
Retail (2.57%) | ||||||||
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 2,245 | 1,622,910 | ||||||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 1,622,910 | |||||||
Financials (45.54%) | ||||||||
Diversified Financial Services (23.06%) | ||||||||
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | 12,175 | 1,319,526 | ||||||
Ares Management LP, Class A | 21,390 | 2,846,795 | ||||||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | 4,805 | 1,906,288 | ||||||
Blackstone, Inc., Class A | 18,585 | 2,167,197 | ||||||
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | 31,485 | 2,930,309 | ||||||
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 1,465 | 661,008 | ||||||
Partners Group Holding AG | 1,681 | 2,162,717 | ||||||
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | 15,540 | 560,528 | ||||||
14,554,368 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Investment Companies (11.32%) | ||||||||
3i Group PLC | 85,400 | $ | 3,051,117 | |||||
Eurazeo SE | 7,075 | 637,300 | ||||||
Investor AB, B Shares | 51,910 | 1,271,419 | ||||||
Italmobiliare SpA | 17,685 | 651,135 | ||||||
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA | 34,230 | 1,534,142 | ||||||
7,145,113 | ||||||||
Private Equity (11.16%) | ||||||||
Altamir | 38,218 | 1,069,997 | ||||||
Brederode SA | 19,454 | 2,330,225 | ||||||
Clairvest Group, Inc. | 12,285 | 655,010 | ||||||
EQT AB | 24,050 | 648,854 | ||||||
Intermediate Capital Group PLC | 89,725 | 2,338,579 | ||||||
7,042,665 | ||||||||
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 28,742,146 | |||||||
Health Care (2.97%) | ||||||||
Healthcare-Services (2.97%) | ||||||||
Chemed Corp. | 2,210 | 1,255,280 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1,280 | 619,136 | ||||||
1,874,416 | ||||||||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 1,874,416 | |||||||
Industrials (6.82%) | ||||||||
Aerospace/Defense (1.06%) | ||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 1,435 | 667,175 | ||||||
Commercial Services (1.12%) | ||||||||
Ashtead Group PLC | 9,710 | 705,060 | ||||||
Electrical Equipment (1.80%) | ||||||||
Melrose Industries PLC | 144,640 | 1,136,337 | ||||||
Electronics (0.74%) | ||||||||
OEM International AB, Class B | 47,750 | 471,417 | ||||||
Machinery-Diversified (2.10%) | ||||||||
CSW Industrials, Inc. | 2,675 | 635,633 | ||||||
Dover Corp. | 3,845 | 689,409 | ||||||
1,325,042 | ||||||||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 4,305,031 | |||||||
Technology (7.20%) | ||||||||
Computers (0.90%) | ||||||||
Accenture PLC, Class A | 1,890 | 568,720 | ||||||
Software (6.30%) | ||||||||
Constellation Software, Inc. | 599 | 1,542,167 | ||||||
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | 4,130 | 630,527 | ||||||
Lumine Group, Inc.(a)(b) | 20,955 | 574,011 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Software (continued) | ||||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 1,540 | $ | 599,568 | |||||
Paychex, Inc. | 5,285 | 627,911 | ||||||
3,974,184 | ||||||||
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY | 4,542,904 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $31,120,519) | 43,941,932 | |||||||
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES (7.43%) | ||||||||
Financials (7.43%) | ||||||||
Investment Companies (6.37%) | ||||||||
Ares Capital Corp. | 61,765 | 1,272,977 | ||||||
Blue Owl Capital Corp. | 48,550 | 771,945 | ||||||
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. | 36,050 | 618,978 | ||||||
FS KKR Capital Corp. | 70,820 | 1,354,078 | ||||||
4,017,978 | ||||||||
Private Equity (1.06%) | ||||||||
Hercules Capital, Inc. | 34,930 | 667,862 | ||||||
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 4,685,840 | |||||||
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES | ||||||||
(Cost $4,453,700) | 4,685,840 | |||||||
PREFERRED STOCK (1.70%) | ||||||||
Financials (1.70%) | ||||||||
Investment Companies (1.70%) | ||||||||
Compass Diversified Holdings, Series C, 7.875%(c) | 42,936 | 1,073,400 | ||||||
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 1,073,400 | |||||||
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||
(Cost $976,103) | 1,073,400 |
7-Day Yield | Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (2.71%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (2.71%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Premier Class | 5.250 | % | 1,707,778 | $ | 1,707,778 | |||||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND | 1,707,778 | |||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $1,707,778) | 1,707,778 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.79%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $47,887,250) | $ | 63,611,768 | ||||||||||
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.79%) | (496,176 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 63,115,592 |
(a) | Non-Income Producing Security. |
(b) | Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines utilized by the Valuation Designee. As of April 30, 2024 the aggregate market value of those securities was $574,011, representing 0.91% of net assets. |
(c) | Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
OUTSTANDING FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Counterparty | Settlement Date | Fund Receiving | U.S. $ Value at April 30, 2024 | Fund Delivering | U.S. $ Value at April 30, 2024 | Unrealized Appreciation | |||||||||||||||
State Street Bank & Trust Company | 05/17/24 | USD | $ | 1,570,650 | GBP | $ | 1,562,060 | $ | 8,590 | ||||||||||||
State Street Bank & Trust Company | 07/26/24 | USD | $ | 2,557,158 | GBP | $ | 2,512,825 | 44,333 | |||||||||||||
$ | 52,923 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
ASSETS | ||||
Investments, at value | $ | 63,611,768 | ||
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $4,673) | 4,682 | |||
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | 52,923 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 2,191,075 | |||
Receivable for shares sold | 13,602 | |||
Dividends receivable | 181,541 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 48,909 | |||
Total Assets | 66,104,500 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investments purchased | 2,859,263 | |||
Payable for shares redeemed | 5,939 | |||
Investment advisory fees payable | 41,361 | |||
Administration and transfer agency fees payable | 12,255 | |||
Distribution and services fees payable | 22,462 | |||
Professional fees payable | 9,842 | |||
Custody fees payable | 28,359 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 9,427 | |||
Total Liabilities | 2,988,908 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 63,115,592 | ||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | ||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 47,980,543 | ||
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | 15,135,049 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 63,115,592 | ||
INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 47,887,250 | ||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||
Investor Class: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 6.64 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 10,736,953 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,616,072 | |||
Class A: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 6.60 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 10,410,797 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,577,503 | |||
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price) | $ | 6.98 | ||
Class C: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a) | $ | 5.78 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 1,713,052 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 296,212 | |||
Class I: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 6.90 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 35,939,484 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 5,206,153 | |||
Class R: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 4.82 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 4,315,306 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 895,643 |
(a) | Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
44 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund
Statement of Operations | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Dividends | $ | 716,788 | ||
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends | (2,155 | ) | ||
Total Investment Income | 714,633 | |||
EXPENSES | ||||
Investment advisory fees | 249,112 | |||
Administrative fees | 33,365 | |||
Transfer agency fees | 20,814 | |||
Distribution and service fees | ||||
Investor Class | 17,517 | |||
Class A | 11,070 | |||
Class C | 10,343 | |||
Class R | 11,207 | |||
Professional fees | 10,994 | |||
Reports to shareholders and printing fees | 3,684 | |||
State registration fees | 36,434 | |||
Insurance fees | 419 | |||
Custody fees | 5,606 | |||
Trustees' fees and expenses | 2,419 | |||
Repayment of previously waived fees | ||||
Investor Class | 423 | |||
Class A | 181 | |||
Class R | 255 | |||
Miscellaneous expenses | 8,888 | |||
Total Expenses | 422,731 | |||
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 8) | ||||
Class C | (660 | ) | ||
Class I | (6,321 | ) | ||
Class R | (42 | ) | ||
Net Expenses | 415,708 | |||
Net Investment Income | 298,925 | |||
Net realized gain on investments | 3,674,885 | |||
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | (7,307 | ) | ||
Net realized loss on forward contracts | (80,949 | ) | ||
Net Realized Gain | 3,586,629 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | 8,626,571 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward contract | 43,526 | |||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (4,339 | ) | ||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation | 8,665,758 | |||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS | 12,252,387 | |||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 12,551,312 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
45 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For
the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 298,925 | $ | 769,160 | ||||
Net realized gain | 3,586,629 | 818,981 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 8,665,758 | 5,072,477 | ||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 12,551,312 | 6,660,618 | ||||||
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (569,724 | ) | – | |||||
Class A | (315,706 | ) | – | |||||
Class C | (136,355 | ) | – | |||||
Class I | (1,810,004 | ) | – | |||||
Class R | (339,038 | ) | – | |||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (3,170,827 | ) | – | |||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 327,089 | 188,818 | ||||||
Class A | 9,246,800 | 2,103,737 | ||||||
Class C | 101,738 | – | ||||||
Class I | 2,865,878 | 8,125,624 | ||||||
Class R | 104,345 | 301,435 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 486,607 | – | ||||||
Class A | 289,805 | – | ||||||
Class C | 122,517 | – | ||||||
Class I | 1,706,420 | – | ||||||
Class R | 339,038 | – | ||||||
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees | ||||||||
Investor Class | (1,128,412 | ) | (2,152,999 | ) | ||||
Class A | (5,698,506 | ) | (1,914,379 | ) | ||||
Class C | (937,314 | ) | (2,892,700 | ) | ||||
Class I | (4,357,343 | ) | (18,427,379 | ) | ||||
Class R | (786,144 | ) | (873,064 | ) | ||||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 2,682,518 | (15,540,907 | ) | |||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets | 12,063,003 | (8,880,289 | ) | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 51,052,589 | 59,932,878 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 63,115,592 | $ | 51,052,589 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
46 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Investor Class
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023(a) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020(a) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 5.64 | $ | 5.09 | $ | 9.39 | $ | 6.47 | $ | 7.71 | $ | 6.79 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b) | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.00 | (c) | 0.06 | 0.12 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.32 | 0.48 | (2.37 | ) | 3.22 | (0.23 | ) | 1.09 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.35 | 0.55 | (2.32 | ) | 3.22 | (0.17 | ) | 1.21 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.25 | ) | – | (0.60 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.73 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.98 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (0.29 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | |||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.00 | 0.55 | (4.30 | ) | 2.92 | (1.24 | ) | 0.92 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 6.64 | $ | 5.64 | $ | 5.09 | $ | 9.39 | $ | 6.47 | $ | 7.71 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 24.70 | % | 10.81 | % | (30.83 | )% | 51.18 | % | (3.20 | )% | 18.77 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 10,737 | $ | 9,379 | $ | 10,256 | $ | 20,967 | $ | 15,580 | $ | 25,061 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.57 | %(f) | 1.59 | % | 1.46 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.44 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.57 | %(f) | 1.59 | % | 1.46 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.44 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(e) | 0.86 | %(f) | 1.20 | % | 0.81 | % | 0.01 | % | 0.86 | % | 1.71 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 23 | % | 21 | % | 27 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % | 28 | % |
(a) | Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund. Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund. |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(e) | The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
47 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class A
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For
the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2023(a) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2020(a) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 5.61 | $ | 5.06 | $ | 9.35 | $ | 6.45 | $ | 7.67 | $ | 6.79 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b) | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.00 | (c) | 0.04 | 0.20 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.31 | 0.48 | (2.36 | ) | 3.20 | (0.20 | ) | 0.99 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.34 | 0.55 | (2.31 | ) | 3.20 | (0.16 | ) | 1.19 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.25 | ) | – | (0.60 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.73 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.98 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (0.31 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | 0.00 | (c) | 0.01 | – | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.99 | 0.55 | (4.29 | ) | 2.90 | (1.22 | ) | 0.88 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 6.60 | $ | 5.61 | $ | 5.06 | $ | 9.35 | $ | 6.45 | $ | 7.67 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 24.66 | % | 10.87 | % | (30.85 | )% | 51.02 | % | (2.92 | )% | 18.64 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 10,411 | $ | 5,379 | $ | 4,710 | $ | 4,188 | $ | 2,544 | $ | 790 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.55 | %(f) | 1.57 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.48 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.55 | %(f) | 1.57 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.48 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(e) | 0.89 | %(f) | 1.24 | % | 0.88 | % | 0.05 | % | 0.62 | % | 2.74 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 23 | % | 21 | % | 27 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % | 28 | % |
(a) | Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund. Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund. |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(e) | The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
48 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class C
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023(a) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020(a) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 4.96 | $ | 4.50 | $ | 8.59 | $ | 5.98 | $ | 7.25 | $ | 6.41 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss)(b) | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.00 | (c) | (0.06 | ) | 0.01 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.16 | 0.43 | (2.12 | ) | 2.97 | (0.22 | ) | 1.03 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.17 | 0.46 | (2.12 | ) | 2.91 | (0.21 | ) | 1.09 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.24 | ) | – | (0.59 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.73 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.97 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (1.06 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.82 | 0.46 | (4.09 | ) | 2.61 | (1.27 | ) | 0.84 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 5.78 | $ | 4.96 | $ | 4.50 | $ | 8.59 | $ | 5.98 | $ | 7.25 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 24.32 | % | 10.22 | % | (31.48 | )% | 50.14 | % | (4.01 | )% | 17.83 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 1,713 | $ | 2,098 | $ | 4,507 | $ | 10,883 | $ | 9,061 | $ | 16,256 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 2.31 | %(f) | 2.32 | % | 2.23 | % | 2.20 | % | 2.22 | % | 2.16 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 2.25 | %(f) | 2.25 | % | 2.23 | % | 2.20 | % | 2.22 | % | 2.16 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(e) | 0.22 | %(f) | 0.52 | % | 0.03 | % | (0.73 | )% | 0.12 | % | 0.86 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 23 | % | 21 | % | 27 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % | 28 | % |
(a) | Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund. Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund. |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(e) | The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
49 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023(a) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020(a) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 5.85 | $ | 5.25 | $ | 9.61 | $ | 6.61 | $ | 7.84 | $ | 6.92 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b) | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.37 | 0.51 | (2.44 | ) | 3.28 | (0.23 | ) | 1.10 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.41 | 0.60 | (2.37 | ) | 3.30 | (0.16 | ) | 1.23 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.36 | ) | – | (1.26 | ) | – | (0.60 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.73 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.36 | ) | – | (1.99 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (0.31 | ) | |||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | 0.00 | (c) | |||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.05 | 0.60 | (4.36 | ) | 3.00 | (1.23 | ) | 0.92 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 6.90 | $ | 5.85 | $ | 5.25 | $ | 9.61 | $ | 6.61 | $ | 7.84 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(d) | 24.75 | % | 11.43 | % | (30.69 | )% | 51.31 | % | (2.93 | )% | 18.98 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 35,939 | $ | 30,176 | $ | 36,321 | $ | 69,176 | $ | 55,950 | $ | 141,286 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.29 | %(f) | 1.31 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.25 | %(f) | 1.25 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(e) | 1.18 | %(f) | 1.55 | % | 1.07 | % | 0.29 | % | 1.08 | % | 1.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | 23 | % | 21 | % | 27 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % | 28 | % |
(a) | Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund. Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund. |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(d) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(e) | The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
50 | April 30, 2024
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class R
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For
the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2023(a) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2020(a) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 4.18 | $ | 3.78 | $ | 7.50 | $ | 5.23 | $ | 6.45 | $ | 5.75 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss)(b) | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 | (0.01 | ) | 0.03 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.97 | 0.36 | (1.77 | ) | 2.58 | (0.18 | ) | 0.90 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.99 | 0.40 | (1.74 | ) | 2.57 | (0.15 | ) | 0.99 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.25 | ) | – | (0.60 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.73 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.35 | ) | – | (1.98 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (0.29 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.64 | 0.40 | (3.72 | ) | 2.27 | (1.22 | ) | 0.70 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 4.82 | $ | 4.18 | $ | 3.78 | $ | 7.50 | $ | 5.23 | $ | 6.45 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 24.73 | % | 10.58 | % | (30.92 | )% | 50.86 | % | (3.56 | )% | 18.47 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 4,315 | $ | 4,021 | $ | 4,140 | $ | 6,987 | $ | 5,231 | $ | 5,782 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(d) | 1.75 | %(e) | 1.76 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.65 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.61 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(d) | 1.75 | %(e) | 1.75 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.65 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.61 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(d) | 0.70 | %(e) | 1.04 | % | 0.61 | % | (0.17 | )% | 0.61 | % | 1.51 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 23 | % | 21 | % | 27 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % | 28 | % |
(a) | Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund. Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund. |
(b) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments. |
(e) | Annualized. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
51 | April 30, 2024
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Six Months in Review (November 2023 – April 2024):
The period from 11/01/2023 to 4/30/2024 was defined by the market’s views on the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Looking at US 10-Year yields, we saw a strong rally, with rates bottoming around 3.75% towards the end of December, before retracing back to above 4.6% by April 2024. This movement can be viewed as the market’s expectations for the Fed to “pivot” towards cutting rates. To close 2023, investors began to price in several rate cuts in 2024. However, as inflation has remained stickier than expected, the 10-Year yield has risen to a level that implies only the potential for a cut by the end of 2024, in our view.
From an Equity perspective, the expectation for the Fed’s “pivot” kicked off a rally that continued through the time period, despite the bond market expecting a later “pivot.” In the US, the S&P 500 led international stock indexes, with the Information Technology driving returns, both spurred on by expectations for lower rates and excitement around AI.
Developed international equities and emerging market equities underperformed US equities during the period, with emerging lagging developed. Specifically, China has continued to drag down emerging returns.
Outlook (as of April 30,2024):
In the period from 11/01/2023 to 4/30/2024, equity markets were able to reestablish a positive trend. We remain cautiously optimistic on stocks, particularly US equities. Just as in the previous 6 months, the Federal Reserve and their fight against inflation will take center stage.
In our highest probability Base Case, inflation continues to cool (though at an uneven pace), allowing equity markets to moderately continue their uptrend. In a more optimistic Bull Case scenario, inflation cools at a faster and more consistent pace, allowing the Fed to decisively pivot to an easing policy. On the other hand, our Bear Case outcome would involve the return of high inflation and anemic economic growth, placing the Fed in an impossible position, a catalyst for a stock and bond bear market. However, we place a smaller chance on this negative outcome, with a majority of our potential outcomes resulting in positive market returns in 2024.
Given our Base Case involves moderately positive but choppy returns, we believe our ‘P.A.T.T.Y’* theme (*‘Pay Attention to the Yield’ - a focus on investments with strong yields and cash flows to support them) could be an effective strategy. Specifically, growth stocks with stable and growing free cash flow, cyclical stocks with well-funded dividends, and alternative yield strategies designed to benefit from market volatility are all attractive opportunities in our Base case scenario.
TRAILING 6 MONTHS ATTRIBUTION
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth and Income
Over the six months in review, the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income mutual fund underperformed the benchmark.
Dan Zolet, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager
RiverFront Investment Group, LLC
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.
The views of the author and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS Advisors, Inc., RiverFront Investment Group, LLC, nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
Indices do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes.
An investor may not invest directly in an index.
Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.
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Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What
You Pay* | |
Investor# (NAV) | 13.86% | 10.15% | 2.03% | 4.87% | 4.81% | 6.14% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
Class A (NAV) | 13.79% | 10.17% | 2.04% | 4.86% | 4.81% | 6.14% | 0.92% |
0.92% |
Class A (LOAD) | 7.51% | 4.11% | 0.12% | 3.68% | 4.22% | 5.70% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 13.44% | 9.35% | 1.26% | 4.08% | 4.02% | 5.34% | 1.67% |
1.67% |
Class C (LOAD) | 12.44% | 8.35% | 1.26% | 4.08% | 4.02% | 5.34% | ||
Class I (NAV) | 13.94% | 10.44% | 2.28% | 5.12% | 5.07% | 6.40% | 0.67% | 0.67% |
Morningstar Global Markets Index1 | 19.66% | 16.98% | 3.67% | 9.05% | 7.99% | 9.09% | ||
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index2 | 4.97% | -1.47% | -3.54% | -0.16% | 1.20% | 1.80% | ||
60% Morningstar Global Markets Index / 40% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index1,2 | 13.63% | 9.37% | 0.90% | 5.59% | 5.46% | 6.38% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $ 1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
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Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares.
1 | The Morningstar Global Markets Index measures the performance of performance of the stocks located in the developed and emerging countries across the world. Stocks in the index are weighted by their float capital, which removes corporate cross ownership, government holdings and other locked-in shares. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index. |
2 | The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS, and CMBS. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of August 2, 2010 for Investor Class and Classes C and I; Fund Inception date of June 12, 2018 for Class A. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. |
# | Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets) † | |
RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 19.17% |
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF | 13.94% |
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 11.20% |
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 9.56% |
iShares® Core S&P 500® ETF | 6.70% |
RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF | 6.67% |
iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 4.73% |
ALPS Active Equity Opportunity ETF | 3.72% |
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF | 3.53% |
Riverfront Strategic Income Fund | 3.53% |
Top Ten Holdings | 82.75% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents indicative values only. Excludes cash & cash equivalents. |
Portfolio Composition (as a % of Net Assets)
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (97.00%) | ||||||||
Debt (27.51%) | ||||||||
Invesco BulletShares 2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 40,793 | $ | 730,603 | |||||
iShares® 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 18,578 | 1,698,586 | ||||||
JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Sovereign Bond ETF | 14,519 | 552,923 | ||||||
PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index ETF | 15,851 | 1,115,752 | ||||||
RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF(a) | 232,019 | 5,066,251 | ||||||
Riverfront Strategic Income Fund(a) | 119,139 | 2,677,196 | ||||||
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF | 63,300 | 1,789,491 | ||||||
Vanguard® Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 97,964 | 7,257,173 | ||||||
20,887,975 | ||||||||
Equity (69.49%) | ||||||||
ALPS Active Equity Opportunity ETF(a) | 55,671 | 2,824,346 | ||||||
Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund | 9,078 | 848,975 | ||||||
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF(a) | 169,100 | 10,580,587 | ||||||
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF(a) | 43,483 | 2,677,248 | ||||||
iShares® Core S&P® 500® ETF | 10,081 | 5,085,260 | ||||||
iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 34,405 | 765,511 | ||||||
iShares® U.S. Technology ETF | 28,004 | 3,589,273 | ||||||
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 152,053 | 8,504,324 | ||||||
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 36,732 | 1,911,533 | ||||||
RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF(a) | 296,736 | 14,555,109 | ||||||
VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 2,736 | 585,750 | ||||||
WisdomTree® Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 17,704 | 824,121 | ||||||
52,752,037 | ||||||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | ||||||||
(Cost $64,987,670) | 73,640,012 |
7-Day Yield | Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (3.06%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (3.06%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund- Premier Class | 5.250 | % | 2,320,688 | $ | 2,320,688 | |||||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND | 2,320,688 | |||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $2,320,688) | 2,320,688 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.06%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $67,308,358) | $ | 75,960,700 | ||||||||||
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.06%) | (43,850 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 75,916,850 |
(a) | Affiliated Company. See Note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements. |
For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
Investments, at value | $ | 37,579,963 | ||
Investments in affiliates, at value | 38,380,737 | |||
Receivable for shares sold | 11,158 | |||
Dividends and interest receivable | 7,296 | |||
Total Assets | 75,979,154 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investments purchased | 18,191 | |||
Payable for shares redeemed | 75 | |||
Unitary administrative fees payable | 33,080 | |||
Distribution and services fees payable | 10,958 | |||
Total Liabilities | 62,304 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 75,916,850 | ||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | ||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 68,810,626 | ||
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | 7,106,224 | |||
NET ASSETS | $ | 75,916,850 | ||
INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 36,710,172 | ||
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES, AT COST | $ | 30,598,186 | ||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||
Investor Class: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 13.12 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 8,104,307 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 617,648 | |||
Class A: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 13.10 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 20,907,622 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,595,516 | |||
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price) | $ | 13.87 | ||
Class C: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a) | $ | 12.59 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 5,754,757 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 457,039 | |||
Class I: | ||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 13.07 | ||
Net Assets | $ | 41,150,164 | ||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 3,147,271 |
(a) | Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | ||||
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Dividends | $ | 795,450 | ||
Dividends from affiliated securities | 526,421 | |||
Total Investment Income | 1,321,871 | |||
EXPENSES | ||||
Unitary administrative fees | 97,344 | |||
Distribution and service fees | ||||
Investor Class | 10,061 | |||
Class A | 25,871 | |||
Class C | 33,509 | |||
Total Expenses | 166,785 | |||
Net Expenses | 166,785 | |||
Net Investment Income | 1,155,086 | |||
Net realized loss on investments | (1,135,211 | ) | ||
Net realized gain on investments - affiliated securities | 869,895 | |||
Net realized loss | (265,316 | ) | ||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | 4,815,253 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments - affiliated securities | 4,318,648 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 9,133,901 | |||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS | 8,868,585 | |||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 10,023,671 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,155,086 | $ | 2,785,844 | ||||
Net realized loss | (265,316 | ) | (726,577 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 9,133,901 | 2,228,140 | ||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 10,023,671 | 4,287,407 | ||||||
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (96,942 | ) | (647,846 | ) | ||||
Class A | (249,573 | ) | (1,384,895 | ) | ||||
Class C | (62,181 | ) | (779,705 | ) | ||||
Class I | (552,419 | ) | (3,343,761 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (961,115 | ) | (6,156,207 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 35,575 | 78,472 | ||||||
Class A | 1,589,555 | 3,733,571 | ||||||
Class C | 312,221 | 205,272 | ||||||
Class I | 2,364,210 | 3,084,085 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 94,122 | 636,855 | ||||||
Class A | 245,297 | 1,366,683 | ||||||
Class C | 61,108 | 756,170 | ||||||
Class I | 538,146 | 3,255,904 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | ||||||||
Investor Class | (643,984 | ) | (2,105,984 | ) | ||||
Class A | (2,406,688 | ) | (4,238,648 | ) | ||||
Class C | (2,577,684 | ) | (7,143,443 | ) | ||||
Class I | (6,730,033 | ) | (12,937,619 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (7,118,155 | ) | (13,308,682 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets | 1,944,401 | (15,177,482 | ) | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 73,972,449 | 89,149,931 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 75,916,850 | $ | 73,972,449 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.66 | $ | 12.00 | $ | 14.45 | $ | 11.84 | $ | 12.02 | $ | 13.37 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.19 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.23 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.43 | 0.14 | (2.49 | ) | 2.62 | (0.16 | ) | 0.41 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.62 | 0.54 | (2.12 | ) | 2.76 | 0.02 | 0.64 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.16 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | (0.46 | ) | – | – | – | (1.78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tax return of capital | – | – | – | (0.01 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.16 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (1.99 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.46 | (0.34 | ) | (2.45 | ) | 2.61 | (0.18 | ) | (1.35 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 13.12 | $ | 11.66 | $ | 12.00 | $ | 14.45 | $ | 11.84 | $ | 12.02 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(b) | 13.86 | % | 4.53 | % | (14.82 | )% | 23.40 | % | 0.27 | % | 6.71 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 8,104 | $ | 7,687 | $ | 9,269 | $ | 6,921 | $ | 6,802 | $ | 8,864 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 0.50 | %(d) | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 0.50 | %(d) | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)(e) | 2.90 | %(d) | 3.29 | % | 2.84 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.91 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 36 | % | 13 | % | 127 | % | 13 | % | 33 | % | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The recognition of net investment income is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.65 | $ | 11.99 | $ | 14.43 | $ | 11.83 | $ | 12.01 | $ | 13.36 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.19 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.42 | 0.14 | (2.48 | ) | 2.61 | (0.16 | ) | 0.39 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.61 | 0.54 | (2.11 | ) | 2.75 | 0.02 | 0.64 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.16 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | (0.46 | ) | – | – | – | (1.78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | – | (0.01 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.16 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (1.99 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.45 | (0.34 | ) | (2.44 | ) | 2.60 | (0.18 | ) | (1.35 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 13.10 | $ | 11.65 | $ | 11.99 | $ | 14.43 | $ | 11.83 | $ | 12.01 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(b) | 13.79 | % | 4.54 | % | (14.76 | )% | 23.34 | % | 0.28 | % | 6.78 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 20,908 | $ | 19,110 | $ | 18,794 | $ | 6,139 | $ | 4,489 | $ | 3,839 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 0.50 | %(d) | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 0.50 | %(d) | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.50 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)(e) | 2.89 | %(d) | 3.26 | % | 2.89 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.52 | % | 2.13 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 36 | % | 13 | % | 127 | % | 13 | % | 33 | % | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The recognition of net investment income is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.20 | $ | 11.57 | $ | 13.94 | $ | 11.45 | $ | 11.65 | $ | 13.03 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.37 | 0.11 | (2.39 | ) | 2.52 | (0.15 | ) | 0.40 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.50 | 0.42 | (2.13 | ) | 2.56 | (0.06 | ) | 0.53 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.11 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | (0.46 | ) | – | – | – | (1.78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tax return of capital | – | – | – | (0.01 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.11 | ) | (0.79 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (1.91 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.39 | (0.37 | ) | (2.37 | ) | 2.49 | (0.20 | ) | (1.38 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.59 | $ | 11.20 | $ | 11.57 | $ | 13.94 | $ | 11.45 | $ | 11.65 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(b) | 13.44 | % | 3.68 | % | (15.39 | )% | 22.44 | % | (0.44 | )% | 5.91 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 5,755 | $ | 7,118 | $ | 13,432 | $ | 11,049 | $ | 13,642 | $ | 19,798 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 1.25 | %(d) | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 1.25 | %(d) | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)(e) | 2.18 | %(d) | 2.60 | % | 2.03 | % | 0.29 | % | 0.82 | % | 1.15 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 36 | % | 13 | % | 127 | % | 13 | % | 33 | % | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The recognition of net investment income is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.62 | $ | 11.96 | $ | 14.40 | $ | 11.79 | $ | 11.97 | $ | 13.31 | ||||||||||||
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.20 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.42 | 0.14 | (2.48 | ) | 2.61 | (0.18 | ) | 0.41 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.62 | 0.57 | (2.08 | ) | 2.79 | 0.04 | 0.67 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.17 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | (0.46 | ) | – | – | – | (1.78 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Tax return of capital | – | – | – | (0.02 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.17 | ) | (0.91 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (2.01 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.45 | (0.34 | ) | (2.44 | ) | 2.61 | (0.18 | ) | (1.34 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 13.07 | $ | 11.62 | $ | 11.96 | $ | 14.40 | $ | 11.79 | $ | 11.97 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(b) | 13.94 | % | 4.80 | % | (14.60 | )% | 23.79 | % | 0.46 | % | 7.07 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 41,150 | $ | 40,057 | $ | 47,655 | $ | 40,106 | $ | 34,529 | $ | 49,610 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 0.25 | %(d) | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(c) | 0.25 | %(d) | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)(e) | 3.15 | %(d) | 3.54 | % | 3.06 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.83 | % | 2.17 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 36 | % | 13 | % | 127 | % | 13 | % | 33 | % | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The recognition of net investment income is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This annual report includes the financial statements and financial highlights of the following four funds: ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund, ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund, ALPS Global Opportunity Fund, and RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).
The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund seeks to maximize real returns, consistent with prudent investment management. ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The ALPS Global Opportunity Fund seeks to maximize total return, which consists of appreciation on its investments and a variable income stream. RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income seeks to achieve long-term growth and income.
The classes of each Fund differ principally in the applicable distribution and shareholder service fees. Shareholders of each class also bear certain expenses that pertain to that particular class. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund and earn income and realized gains/losses from the Fund pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends to shareholders are determined separately for each class based on income and expenses allocable to each class. Realized gain distributions to shareholders are allocated to each class pro rata based on the shares outstanding of each class on the date of distribution. Differences in per share dividend rates generally result from differences in separate class expenses, including distribution and shareholder service fees, if applicable.
Basis of Consolidation for the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated on April 23, 2010 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund (the “CoreCommodity Fund”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the CoreCommodity Fund in order to effect certain commodity-related investments on behalf of the CoreCommodity Fund. CoreCommodity Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary pursuant to a subscription agreement dated as of June 14, 2010, and it is intended that the CoreCommodity Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to wholly own and control the Subsidiary. Under the Articles of Association of the Subsidiary, shares issued by the Subsidiary confer upon a shareholder the right to vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and certain rights in connection with any winding-up or repayment of capital, as well as the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary. The CoreCommodity Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in shares of the Subsidiary. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the CoreCommodity Fund, the financial statements of the Subsidiary are included in the consolidated financial statements and financial highlights of the CoreCommodity Fund. All investments held by the Subsidiary are disclosed in the accounts of the CoreCommodity Fund. As of April 30, 2024, net assets of the CoreCommodity Fund were $1,036,631,747 of which $222,077,924 or 21.42%, represented the CoreCommodity Fund’s ownership of all issued shares and voting rights of the Subsidiary.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes, and follows accounting policies in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including policies specific to investment companies. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and subsidiaries, as applicable, in preparation of their financial statements. The Funds are an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 946 "Financial Services – Investment Companies”.
Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading. For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange.
The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third-party pricing service utilized by ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the "Adviser") as the the valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee"), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers-dealers that make a market in the security. Investments in non-exchange traded funds are fair valued at their respective net asset values.
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Futures contracts that are listed or traded on a national securities exchange, commodities exchange, contract market or comparable over the counter market, and that are freely transferable, are valued at their closing settlement price on the exchange on which they are primarily traded or based upon the current settlement price for a like instrument acquired on the day on which the instrument is being valued. A settlement price may not be used if the market makes a limited move with respect to a particular commodity. Over-the-counter swap contracts are valued based on quotes received from independent pricing services or one or more dealers that make markets in such investments.
Option contracts are valued using the National Best Bid and Offer price (“NBBO”). In the event there is no NBBO price available, option contracts are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask.
For ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund and ALPS Global Opportunity Fund, who hold equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges, such securities are valued at the closing values of such securities on their respective foreign exchanges, except when an event occurs subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange and the close of the NYSE that was likely to have changed such value. In such an event, the fair value of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by the Valuation Designee. The Funds will use a fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service, which is intended to reflect fair value when a security’s value or a meaningful portion of the Funds' portfolio is believed to have been materially affected by a valuation event that has occurred between the close of the exchange or market on which the security is traded and the close of the regular trading day on the NYSE.
Forward currency exchange contracts have a value determined by the current foreign currency exchange forward rates. The foreign currency exchange forward rates are calculated using an automated system that estimates rates on the basis of the current day foreign currency exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. Foreign exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board” or "Trustees") has appointed the Adviser to serve as the Valuation Designee to perform fair value determinations for investments in the Funds. When such prices or quotations are not available, or when the Valuation Designee appointed by the Board believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures utilized by the Valuation Designee. The fair valuation policies and procedures (“FV Procedures”) are utilized by the Valuation Designee for the fair valuation of portfolio assets held by the Funds in the event that (1) market quotations for the current price of a portfolio security or asset are not readily available, or (2) available market quotations that would otherwise be used to value a portfolio security or asset in accordance with the Fund’s Pricing Procedures appear to be unreliable. The Pricing Procedures reflect certain pricing methodologies (or “logics”) that are not “readily available market quotations” and thus are viewed and treated as fair valuations. The Valuation Designee routinely meets to discuss fair valuations of portfolio securities and other instruments held by the Funds.
Fair Value Measurements: The Funds disclose the classification of their fair value measurements following a three-tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:
Level 1 – | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that a Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date; |
Level 2 – | Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and |
Level 3 – | Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. |
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The following is a summary of each Fund’s investments/financial instruments in the fair value hierarchy as of April 30, 2024:
Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks(a) | $ | 282,260,814 | $ | – | $ | 1,149 | $ | 282,261,963 | ||||||||
Master Limited Partnerships(a) | 1,102,294 | – | – | 1,102,294 | ||||||||||||
Government Bonds | – | 656,233,309 | – | 656,233,309 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments | 87,245,103 | – | – | 87,245,103 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 370,608,211 | $ | 656,233,309 | $ | 1,149 | $ | 1,026,842,669 | ||||||||
Other Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Futures Contracts | $ | 24,737,711 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 24,737,711 | ||||||||
Total Return Swap Contracts | – | 6,109 | – | 6,109 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Futures Contracts | (29,021,261 | ) | – | – | (29,021,261 | ) | ||||||||||
Total | $ | (4,283,550 | ) | $ | 6,109 | $ | – | $ | (4,277,441 | ) |
Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Communication Services | $ | – | $ | 23,207,019 | $ | – | $ | 23,207,019 | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | – | 29,167,290 | – | 29,167,290 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Staples | – | 20,894,208 | – | 20,894,208 | ||||||||||||
Energy | – | 28,277,681 | – | 28,277,681 | ||||||||||||
Financials | 25,642,720 | 78,305,318 | – | 103,948,038 | ||||||||||||
Health Care | – | 35,197,731 | – | 35,197,731 | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 1,007,056 | 48,984,039 | – | 49,991,095 | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 23,187,620 | 14,311,823 | – | 37,499,443 | ||||||||||||
Materials | – | 27,416,018 | – | 27,416,018 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate | – | 14,094,410 | – | 14,094,410 | ||||||||||||
Utilities | – | 10,368,888 | – | 10,368,888 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments | 7,500,000 | – | – | 7,500,000 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 57,337,396 | $ | 330,224,425 | $ | – | $ | 387,561,821 |
Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Closed-End Funds | $ | 3,994,926 | $ | 8,207,892 | $ | – | $ | 12,202,818 | ||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Communications | 1,826,386 | – | – | 1,826,386 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | – | 1,028,139 | – | 1,028,139 | ||||||||||||
Consumer Staples | 1,622,910 | – | – | 1,622,910 | ||||||||||||
Financials | 13,697,796 | 15,044,350 | – | 28,742,146 | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 1,874,416 | – | – | 1,874,416 | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 2,463,634 | 1,841,397 | – | 4,305,031 | ||||||||||||
Technology | 4,542,904 | – | – | 4,542,904 | ||||||||||||
Business Development Companies | 4,685,840 | – | – | 4,685,840 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | 1,073,400 | – | – | 1,073,400 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | 1,707,778 | – | – | 1,707,778 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 37,489,990 | $ | 26,121,778 | $ | – | $ | 63,611,768 | ||||||||
Other Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Forward Contract | $ | – | $ | 52,923 | $ | – | $ | 52,923 | ||||||||
Total | $ | – | $ | 52,923 | $ | – | $ | 52,923 |
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Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | ||||||||||||||||
Exchange Traded Funds | $ | 73,640,012 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 73,640,012 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investments | 2,320,688 | – | – | 2,320,688 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 75,960,700 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 75,960,700 |
(a) | For detailed descriptions of country, sector and/or industry, see the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Investments. |
The Funds, except for the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund, did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value and there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the six month period ended April 30, 2024. As of April 30, 2024, the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund held securities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy valued at $1,149, which represents less than 0.005% of net assets.
Fund and Class Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a Fund or a specific share class of a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among all Funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each share class within a Fund.
Federal Income Taxes: The Funds comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies and intend to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.
As of and during the six month period ended April 30, 2024, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operation. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return, but may extend to four years in certain jurisdictions. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes. For tax purposes, the Subsidiary is an exempt Cayman Islands investment company and has received an undertaking from the Government of the Cayman Islands exempting it from all local income, profits, and capital gains taxes. No such taxes are levied in the Cayman Islands at the present time. For U.S. income tax purposes, the Subsidiary is a controlled foreign corporation ("CFC") and as such is not subject to U.S. income tax. However, as a wholly-owned CFC, the net income and capital gain of the CFC, to the extent of its earnings and profits, will be included each year in the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund's taxable income.
Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund, except RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income, normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis. RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income normally pays dividends, if any, on a quarterly basis and distributes capital gains, if any, annually. Income dividend distributions are derived from interest, dividends, and other income a Fund receives from its investments, including distributions of short-term capital gains, if any. Capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when a Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year or from long-term capital gain distributions from underlying investments. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if its portfolio manager or managers believe doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.
Commodity-Linked Notes: The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund may invest in commodity-linked notes which are derivative instruments that have characteristics of a debt security and of a commodity-linked derivative. A commodity-linked note typically provides for interest payments and a principal payment at maturity linked to the price movement of the underlying commodity, commodity index or commodity futures or option contract. Commodity-linked notes may be principal protected, partially protected, or offer no principal protection. The value of these notes will rise and fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity or related index or investment. These notes are often leveraged, increasing the volatility of each note’s value relative to the change in the underlying linked index. Commodity index-linked investments may be more volatile and less liquid than the underlying index and their value may be affected by the performance of the commodities as well as other factors, including liquidity, quality, maturity and other economic variables. Commodity-linked notes are typically issued by a bank or other financial institution and are sometimes referred to as structured notes because the terms of the notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the notes to accommodate the specific investment requirements of the purchaser.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): Each Fund may invest in shares of ETFs and other similar instruments if the investment manager chooses to adjust a Fund’s exposure to the general market or industry sectors and to manage a Fund’s risk exposure. ETFs differ from traditional index funds in that their shares are listed on a securities exchange and can be traded intraday. ETF shares are shares of exchange traded investment companies that are registered under the 1940 Act and hold a portfolio of common stocks designed to track the performance of a particular index. Limitations of the 1940 Act may prohibit a Fund from acquiring more than 3% of the outstanding shares of certain ETFs. Instruments that are similar to ETFs represent
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beneficial ownership interests in specific “baskets” of stocks of companies within a particular industry sector or group. These securities may also be exchange traded, but unlike ETFs, the issuers of these securities are not registered as investment companies.
The portfolio manager may decide to purchase or sell short ETF shares or options on ETF shares for the same reasons it would purchase or sell (and as an alternative to purchasing or selling) futures contracts – to obtain exposure to the stock market or a particular segment of the stock market, or to hedge a Fund’s portfolio against such exposures. Depending on the market, the holding period and other factors, the use of ETF shares and options thereon can be less costly than the use of index options or stock index futures. In addition, ETF shares and options thereon can typically be purchased in smaller amounts than are available for futures contracts and can offer exposure to market sectors and styles for which there is no suitable or liquid futures contract.
Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date basis). Net realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or for withholding taxes or certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to each Fund. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country's tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Cash Management Transactions: ALPS/ Kotak India ESG Fund subscribes to the Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) Cash Management Service (“CMS”), whereby cash balances are automatically swept into overnight offshore demand deposits with either the BBH Grand Cayman branch or a branch of a pre-approved commercial bank. This fully automated program allows the Fund to earn interest on cash balances. Excess cash with deposit institutions domiciled outside of the U.S. are subject to sovereign actions in the jurisdiction of the deposit institution including, but not limited to, freeze, seizure or diminution. Cash balances in the BBH CMS are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under Cash and Foreign currency, at value. As of April 30, 2024, the ALPS/ Kotak India ESG Fund had $2,492,913 cash balance participating in the BBH CMS. As of April 30, 2024, the ALPS/ Kotak India ESG Fund did not have any foreign cash balances participating in the BBH CMS.
Foreign Securities: Each Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible reevaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate foreign currency, less complete financial information about companies and possible future adverse political and economic developments.
Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.
Foreign Currency Translation: Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates each business day (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Purchases and sales of investments and dividend income are translated into U.S. dollars using the current prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses on securities is reflected as a component of such gains or losses. Transactions in foreign denominated assets may involve greater risks than domestic transactions. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
Foreign Currency Spot Contracts: The Funds may enter into foreign currency spot contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or to convert foreign currency receipts into U.S. dollars. A foreign currency spot contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at the current market rate, for settlement generally within two business days. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using current currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. The contract is marked-to-market daily for settlements beyond one day and any change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”): The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in REITs and are subject to certain risks associated with direct investment in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self-liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Code, or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. Distributions that the Fund receives from REITs can be classified as ordinary income, capital gain income or return of capital by the REITs that make these distributions to the Fund. However, it is not possible for the Fund to characterize distributions received from REITs during interim periods because the REIT issuers do not report their tax characterizations until subsequent to year end. During interim periods, the REIT distributions are accounted for as ordinary income until the re characterizations are made subsequent to year end.
Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”): Certain Funds may invest in MLPs, which are publicly traded partnerships engaged in the transportation, storage and processing of minerals and natural resources. By confining their operations to these specific activities, their interests, or units, are able to trade on public securities exchanges exactly like the shares of a corporation, without entity level taxation. To qualify as a MLP and to not be taxed as a corporation, a partnership must receive at least 90% of its income from qualifying sources as set forth in Section 7704(d) of the Code. These qualifying sources include natural resource based activities such as the processing, transportation and storage of mineral or natural resources. MLPs generally have two classes of owners, the general partner and limited partners. The general partner of an MLP is typically owned by a major energy company, an investment fund, the direct management of the MLP, or is an entity owned by one or more of such parties. The general partner may be structured as a private or publicly traded corporation or other entity. The general partner typically controls the operations and management of the MLP through an up to 2% equity interest in the MLP plus, in many cases, ownership of common units and subordinated units. Limited partners typically own the remainder of the partnership, through ownership of common units, and have a limited role in the partnership’s operations and management. MLPs are typically structured such that common units and general partner interests have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to an established minimum amount (“minimum quarterly distributions” or “MQD”). Common and general partner interests also accrue arrearages in distributions to the extent the MQD is not paid. Once common and general partner interests have been paid, subordinated units receive distributions of up to the MQD; however, subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. Distributable cash in excess of the MQD is paid to both common and subordinated units and is distributed to both common and subordinated units generally on a pro rata basis. The general partner is also eligible to receive incentive distributions if the general partner operates the business in a manner which results in distributions paid per common unit surpassing specified target levels. As the general partner increases cash distributions to the limited partners, the general partner receives an increasingly higher percentage of the incremental cash distributions.
3. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
As a part of their investment strategy, the Funds are permitted to enter in various types of derivatives contracts. In doing so, the Funds employ strategies in differing combinations to permit them to increase, decrease, or change the level or types of exposure to market factors. Central to those strategies are features inherent in derivatives that make them more attractive for this purpose than equity or debt securities; they require little or no initial cash investment, they focus exposure on only certain selected risk factors, and they may not require the ultimate receipt or delivery of the underlying security (or securities) to the contract. This may allow the Funds to pursue their objectives more quickly and efficiently than if they were to make direct purchases or sales of securities capable of affecting a similar response to market factors.
Cash collateral is being pledged to cover derivative obligations of the Funds and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral and cash received as collateral, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds, if any, is noted in the Statements of Investments or Consolidated Statement of Investments.
Risk of Investing in Derivatives: The Funds’ use of derivatives can result in losses due to unanticipated changes in the market risk factors and the overall market. In instances where the Funds are using derivatives to decrease, or hedge, exposures to market risk factors for securities held by the Funds, there are also risks that those derivatives may not perform as expected resulting in losses for the combined or hedged positions.
Derivatives may have little or no initial cash investment relative to their market value exposure and therefore can produce significant gains or losses in excess of their cost. This use of embedded leverage allows the Funds to increase their market value exposure relative to their net assets and can substantially increase the volatility of the Funds’ performance.
Additional associated risks from investing in derivatives also exist and potentially could have significant effects on the valuation of the derivative and the Funds. Typically, the associated risks are not the risks that the Funds are attempting to increase or decrease exposure to, per their investment objectives, but are the additional risks from investing in derivatives.
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Examples of these associated risks are liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Funds will not be able to sell or close out the derivative in a timely manner, and counterparty credit risk, which is the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligation to the Funds. In addition, use of derivatives may increase or decrease exposure to the following risk factors:
Equity Risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market. Associated risks can be different for each type of derivative and are discussed by each derivative type in the notes that follow.
Commodity Risk: Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Funds to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. Prices of various commodities may also be affected by factors, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and other regulatory developments, which are unpredictable. The prices of commodities can also fluctuate widely due to supply and demand disruptions in major producing or consuming regions.
Foreign Currency Risk: Currency trading involves significant risks, including market risk, interest rate risk, country risk, counterparty credit risk and short sale risk. Market risk results from the price movement of foreign currency values in response to shifting market supply and demand. Interest rate risk arises whenever a country changes its stated interest rate target associated with its currency. Country risk arises because virtually every country has interfered with international transactions in its currency.
Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities held by the Funds are likely to decrease. Securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, and are usually more volatile than securities.
Swap Contracts: Each Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. At the present time, the CoreCommodity Fund primarily enters into swap transactions for the purpose of increasing total return. Swap agreements may be executed in a multilateral or other trade facility program, such as a registered exchange (“centrally cleared swaps”) or may be privately negotiated in the over-the counter market. The duration of a swap agreement typically ranges from a few weeks to more than one year. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund’s counterparty on the swap agreement becomes the CCP. Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap contract to comply with the terms of the swap contract. The loss incurred by the failure of a counterparty is generally limited to the net payment to be received by the Funds and/or the termination value at the end of the contract. Therefore, the Funds consider the creditworthiness of each counterparty to a contract in evaluating potential credit risk. Although centrally cleared swaps typically present less counterparty risk than non-centrally cleared swaps, a Fund that has entered into centrally cleared swaps is subject to the risk of the failure of the CCP.
Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying reference asset or index. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, market risk, liquidity risk and elements of credit, legal and documentation risk that are not directly reflected in the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Funds may pay or receive cash as collateral on these contracts which may be recorded as an asset and/or liability. The Funds must set aside liquid assets, or engage in other appropriate measures, to cover its obligations under these contracts. Swaps are marked to market daily using either pricing vendor quotations, counterparty prices or model prices and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upfront payments made and/or received by the Funds are recorded as an asset and/or liability and realized gains or losses are recognized ratably over the contract’s term/event, with the exception of forward starting interest rate swaps, whose realized gains or losses are recognized ratably from the effective start date. Periodic payments received or made on swap contracts are recorded as realized gains or losses. Gains or losses are realized upon termination of a swap contract and are recorded on the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments based on the total return (coupons plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. To the extent the total return of the instrument or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Funds will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty. Credit default swaps are a type of swap agreement in which the protection “buyer” is generally obligated to pay the protection “seller” an upfront and/ or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no credit event, such as a default, on a reference obligation has occurred. Credit default swaps (“CDS”) are typically two-party financial contracts that transfer credit exposure between the two parties. Under a typical CDS, one party (the “seller”) receives pre-determined periodic payments from the other party (the “buyer”). The seller agrees to make compensating specific payments to the buyer if a negative credit event occurs, such as the bankruptcy or default by the issuer of the underlying debt instrument. Swap agreements held at April 30, 2024 are disclosed after the Statement of Investments or Consolidated Statement of Investments.
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The average notional amount of the swap positions held in the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 was $899,402,445. Only the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund held swap positions as of April 30, 2024.
Futures: Each Fund may invest in futures contracts in accordance with their investment objectives. Each Fund does so for a variety of reasons including for cash management, hedging or non-hedging purposes in an attempt to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. A futures contract provides for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified quantity of the security or other financial instrument at a specified price and time. A futures contract on an index is an agreement pursuant to which two parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to the difference between the value of the index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the index contract was originally written. Futures transactions may result in losses in excess of the amount invested in the futures contract. There can be no guarantee that there will be a correlation between price movements in the hedging vehicle and in the portfolio securities being hedged. An incorrect correlation could result in a loss on both the hedged securities in a Fund and the hedging vehicle so that the portfolio return might have been greater had hedging not been attempted. There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist at a time when a Fund seeks to close out a futures contract or a futures option position. Lack of a liquid market for any reason may prevent a Fund from liquidating an unfavorable position, and the Fund would remain obligated to meet margin requirements until the position is closed. In addition, a Fund could be exposed to risk if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. With exchange traded futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. When a purchase or sale of a futures contract is made by a Fund, the Fund is required to deposit with its custodian (or broker, if legally permitted) a specified amount of liquid assets (“initial margin”). The margin required for a futures contract is set by the exchange on which the contract is traded and may be modified during the term of the contract. The initial margin is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the futures contract that is returned to a Fund upon termination of the contract, assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied. These amounts are included in Deposit with broker for futures contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Each day a Fund may pay or receive cash, called “variation margin,” equal to the daily change in value of the futures contract. Such payments or receipts are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by a Fund. Variation margin does not represent a borrowing or loan by a Fund but is instead a settlement between a Fund and the broker of the amount one would owe the other if the futures contract expired. When the contract is closed, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
The average value of futures contracts held in the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 was $496,441,387 for long futures and $418,017,004 for short futures. Only the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund invested in futures contracts as of April 30, 2024.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts: Each Fund may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to hedge the value of portfolio securities denominated in particular currencies against fluctuations in relative value, to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies, or to generate income or gains. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When a forward foreign currency contract is extinguished, through delivery, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was extinguished. The average value of forward foreign currency contracts held in the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 was $3,398,259. Only the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund invested in forward foreign currency contracts as of April 30, 2024.
Option Contracts: Each Fund may enter into options transactions for hedging purposes and for non-hedging purposes such as seeking to enhance return. Each Fund may write covered put and call options on any stocks or stock indices, currencies traded on domestic and foreign securities exchanges, or futures contracts on stock indices, interest rates and currencies traded on domestic and, to the extent permitted by the CFTC, foreign exchanges. A call option on an asset written by a Fund obligates the Fund to sell the specified asset to the holder (purchaser) at a stated price (the exercise price) if the option is exercised before a specified date (the expiration date). A put option on an asset written by a Fund obligates the Fund to buy the specified asset from the purchaser at the exercise price if the option is exercised before the expiration date. Premiums received when writing options are recorded as liabilities and are subsequently adjusted to the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options, which are either exercised or closed, are offset against the proceeds received or amount paid on the transaction to determine realized gains or losses which are recorded on the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of April 30, 2024, the Funds were not invested in option contracts.
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Derivatives Instruments: The following tables disclose the amounts related to each Fund’s use of derivative instruments.
The effect of derivatives instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the six month period ended April 30, 2024:
Risk Exposure | Asset Location | Fair Value | Liability Location | Fair Value | ||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a) | ||||||||||||
Commodity Contracts (Futures Contracts) | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(b) | $ | 24,737,711 | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(b) | $ | (29,021,261 | ) | |||||
Commodity Contracts (Total Return Swap Contracts) | Unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts | 6,109 | Unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts | - | ||||||||
Total | $ | 24,743,820 | $ | (29,021,261 | ) | |||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Rate Contracts (Forward Foreign Currency Contracts) | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | $ | 52,923 | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | $ | – | ||||||
Total | $ | 52,923 | $ | – |
(a) | The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund consolidates the statements of assets and liabilities. |
(b) | Represents cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Investments. Only the current day's net variation margin is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivatives instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six month period ended April 30, 2024:
Risk Exposure | Statement of Operations Location | Realized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a) | ||||||||||
Commodity Contracts (Futures Contracts) | Net realized loss on futures contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | $ | (93,541,060 | ) | $ | 26,703,660 | ||||
Commodity Contracts (Total Return Swap Contracts) | Net realized gain on total return swap contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts | 19,398,883 | 6,081 | |||||||
Total | $ | (74,142,177 | ) | $ | 26,709,741 | |||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Rate Contracts (Forward Foreign Currency Contracts) | Net realized loss on forward foreign currency contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | $ | (80,949 | ) | $ | 43,526 | ||||
Total | $ | (80,949 | ) | $ | 43,526 |
(a) | The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund consolidates the statements of operations. |
Certain derivative contracts are executed under either standardized netting agreements or, for exchange-traded derivatives, the relevant contracts for a particular exchange which contain enforceable netting provisions. A derivative netting arrangement creates an enforceable right of set-off that becomes effective, and affects the realization of settlement on individual assets, liabilities and collateral amounts, only following a specified event of default or early termination. Default events may include the failure to make payments or deliver securities timely, material adverse changes in financial condition or insolvency, the breach of minimum regulatory capital requirements, or loss of license, charter or other legal authorization necessary to perform under the contract.
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The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements or other similar agreements as of April 30, 2024:
Offsetting of Derivatives Asset
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Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Financial Instruments | Cash Collateral Received(a) | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return Swap Contracts | $ | 6,109 | $ | 6,109 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 6,109 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 6,109 | $ | – | $ | 6,109 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 6,109 |
(a) | These amounts are limited to the derivative asset/liability balance and, accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged. |
4. TAX BASIS INFORMATION
Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by a Fund. The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/ (accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of April 30, 2024.
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 were as follows:
Fund | Ordinary Income | Long-Term Capital Gain | ||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | $ | 112,863,610 | $ | – | ||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | – | 5,472,501 | ||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | – | – | ||||||
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 2,911,079 | 3,245,128 |
Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments: As of April 30, 2024, the costs of investments for federal income tax purposes and accumulated net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments were as follows:
Fund | Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost) | Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes | ||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | $ | 784,404,846 | $ | (766,641,949 | ) | $ | 17,762,897 | $ | 1,004,802,331 | |||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | 83,436,867 | (18,091,792 | )* | 65,345,075 | 311,634,210 | |||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | 16,321,645 | (689,595 | ) | 15,632,050 | 48,032,641 | |||||||||||
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 9,117,927 | (1,202,712 | ) | 7,915,215 | 68,045,485 |
* | Net of foreign capital gains tax accrual of $10,582,536. |
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5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations during the six month period ended April 30, 2024 were as follows:
Fund | Purchases of Securities | Proceeds from Sales of Securities | ||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a) | $ | 291,587,032 | $ | 355,766,684 | ||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | 182,662,295 | 164,651,903 | ||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | 13,827,230 | 13,268,942 | ||||||
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 27,200,968 | 35,386,237 |
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six month period ended April 30, 2024 were as follows:
Fund | Purchases of Securities | Proceeds from Sales of Securities | ||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a) | $ | 214,731,966 | $ | – |
(a) | Purchases and sales for ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund are consolidated and include the balances of CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund, Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary). |
6. BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS
Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase for ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund may incur a 2% short-term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount.
For the six month period ended April 30, 2024, the amounts listed below were retained by the Funds. These amounts are reflected in “Shares redeemed” in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
Redemption Fee Retained | ||||||||
Fund | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | ||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund - Investor Class | $ | 15 | $ | – | ||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Investor Class | 1,032 | 1,876 | ||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class A | – | 146 | ||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class I | 488 | 485 |
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Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 583,333 | 3,219,600 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 72,723 | 585,497 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,035,888 | ) | (11,437,658 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (379,832 | ) | (7,632,561 | ) | ||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 67,106 | 280,034 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 33,586 | 92,468 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (571,791 | ) | (778,344 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (471,099 | ) | (405,842 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | 91,087 | 475,768 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 50,728 | 135,991 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,056,709 | ) | (1,561,645 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (914,894 | ) | (949,886 | ) | ||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 26,557,697 | 129,590,732 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 5,488,823 | 8,962,188 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (109,737,140 | ) | (116,512,020 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | (77,690,620 | ) | 22,040,900 |
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ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 115,751 | 104,836 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 10,685 | 3,076 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (136,052 | ) | (61,422 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | (9,616 | ) | 46,490 | |||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 26,116 | 41,233 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 3,622 | 792 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,333 | ) | (3,815 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 27,405 | 38,210 | ||||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | 27,319 | 34,717 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 4,390 | 1,194 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,717 | ) | (27,529 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 28,992 | 8,382 | ||||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 234,706 | 627,523 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 59,506 | 14,083 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (93,346 | ) | (185,614 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 200,866 | 455,992 | ||||||
Class II | ||||||||
Shares sold | 1,956,553 | 572,864 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 677,703 | 308,477 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,418,037 | ) | (4,281,312 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | 1,216,219 | (3,399,971 | ) |
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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 51,387 | 33,762 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 81,372 | – | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (178,504 | ) | (388,202 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (45,745 | ) | (354,440 | ) | ||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 1,433,894 | 369,287 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 48,789 | – | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (864,081 | ) | (341,974 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 618,602 | 27,313 | ||||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | 18,043 | – | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 23,471 | – | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (167,846 | ) | (578,422 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (126,332 | ) | (578,422 | ) | ||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 429,952 | 1,373,891 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 274,786 | – | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (660,094 | ) | (3,129,198 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | 44,644 | (1,755,307 | ) | |||||
Class R | ||||||||
Shares sold | 23,565 | 72,272 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 78,119 | – | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (167,328 | ) | (207,229 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (65,644 | ) | (134,957 | ) |
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RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 2,717 | 6,399 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 7,192 | 53,811 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (51,444 | ) | (173,157 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (41,535 | ) | (112,947 | ) | ||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 122,543 | 305,675 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 18,768 | 115,455 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (186,636 | ) | (347,816 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | (45,325 | ) | 73,314 | |||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | 24,969 | 17,634 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 4,885 | 66,638 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (208,257 | ) | (610,193 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (178,403 | ) | (525,921 | ) | ||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 181,989 | 255,047 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 41,228 | 275,802 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (523,631 | ) | (1,067,572 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (300,414 | ) | (536,723 | ) |
7. AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Funds may invest in certain securities that are considered securities issued by affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated person, including an affiliated company, is one in which a Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The purchases, sales, dividend income, realized gains or losses, change in unrealized gains or losses, shares and value of investments in affiliated companies for RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 were as follows:
Security Name | Market
Value as of October 31, 2023 | Purchases | Sales | Market
Value as of April 30, 2024 | Share
Balance as of April 30, 2024 | Dividends | Change
in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Realized Gain (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF | $ | 5,034,204 | $ | 488,571 | $ | (622,626 | ) | $ | 5,066,251 | 232,019 | $ | 107,153 | $ | 219,270 | $ | (53,168 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Riverfront Strategic Income Fund | 2,353,789 | 544,977 | (283,873 | ) | 2,677,196 | 119,139 | 53,936 | 84,612 | (22,309 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF | 10,198,579 | – | (1,251,805 | ) | 10,580,587 | 169,100 | 74,385 | 1,620,946 | 12,867 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF | 2,592,781 | – | (349,550 | ) | 2,677,248 | 43,483 | 29,615 | 430,350 | 3,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 14,234,833 | – | (1,730,211 | ) | 14,555,109 | 296,736 | 241,553 | 1,420,290 | 630,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
ALPS Active Equity Opportunity ETF | 4,347,880 | – | (2,365,355 | ) | 2,824,346 | 55,671 | 19,779 | 543,180 | 298,641 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 38,762,066 | $ | 1,033,548 | $ | (6,603,420 | ) | $ | 38,380,737 | $ | 526,421 | $ | 4,318,648 | $ | 869,895 |
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8. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“AAI”) acts as the Funds’ investment adviser. AAI is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”). DST is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“SS&C”), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
AAI has delegated daily management of the Funds listed below to the corresponding Sub-Advisor(s) listed in the table below. Each Sub-Advisor manages the investments of each Fund in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by AAI and the Board.
Fund | Sub-Advisor(s) |
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | CoreCommodity Management, LLC |
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd |
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | RiverFront Investment Group, LLC |
Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Funds listed below pay AAI an annual management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual management fee rates (expressed as an annual rate).
Fund | Contractual Management Fee |
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | 0.85% |
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | 0.65% |
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | 0.85% |
Pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income pays an annual unitary administrative fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The unitary administrative fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Fund's contractual unitary administrative fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).
Fund | Contractual Unitary Fee |
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 0.25% |
Pursuant to an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, AAI pays the Sub-Advisors of the Funds listed below an annual sub-advisory management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily assets. AAI is required to pay all fees due to each Sub-Advisor out of the management fee AAI receives from each Fund listed below. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual sub-advisory fee rates.
Fund | Average
Daily Net Assets of the Fund |
Contractual Sub-Advisory Fee |
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | All Asset Levels | 0.75% |
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | All Asset Levels | 0.56% |
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund
AAI and CoreCommodity Management LLC have contractually agreed to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund
AAI and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. have contractually agreed to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.
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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund
AAI has contractually agreed to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, shareholder service fees, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.
These agreements are reevaluated on an annual basis. Expense limitation ratios from the current agreements are listed below. Fees waived or reimbursed for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are disclosed on the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Fund* | Investor Class | Class A | Class C | Class I | Class II | Class R |
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.15% | N/A | N/A |
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.75% | N/A |
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.25% | N/A | 1.25% |
* | See each Fund’s Performance Update section for Expense Limitation agreement expiration dates |
AAI and each Sub-Advisor are permitted to recover expenses they have waived or reimbursed, on a class-by-class basis, through the agreements described above to the extent that expenses in later periods fall below the annual limits set forth in these agreements. The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund, ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund, and ALPS Global Opportunity Fund are not obligated to pay any deferred fees and expenses more than thirty-six months after the date on which the fees were waived or expenses were deferred, as calculated on a monthly basis. As of the six month period ended April 30, 2024, the Advisor and Sub-Advisor(s) may seek reimbursement of previously waived and reimbursed fees as follows:
Fund | Expires 10/31/2024 | Expires 10/31/2025 | Expires 10/31/2026 | Expires 10/31/2027 | Total | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund - Investor Class | $ | N/A | $ | N/A | $ | N/A | $ | N/A | $ | N/A | ||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund - Class A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund - Class C | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund - Class I | N/A | N/A | 157,540 | 684,068 | 841,608 | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Investor Class | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class C | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class I | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class II | 267,018 | 441,782 | 431,570 | 211,420 | 1,351,790 | |||||||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund - Investor Class | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund - Class A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund - Class C | N/A | N/A | 2,450 | 660 | 3,110 | |||||||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund - Class I | N/A | N/A | 21,039 | 6,321 | 27,360 | |||||||||||||||
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund - Class R | N/A | N/A | 280 | 42 | 322 |
The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund recouped $53,363 during the six month period ended April 30, 2024.
The ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund recouped $826 of expenses during the six month period ended April 30, 2024.
The ALPS Global Opportunity Fund recouped $859 during the six month period ended April 30, 2024.
The CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”) has entered into a separate advisory agreement (the “Subsidiary Advisory Agreement”) with CoreCommodity Management, LLC for the management of the Subsidiary’s portfolio pursuant to which the Subsidiary is obligated to pay the CoreCommodity Management, LLC a management fee at the same rate that the Fund pays AAI for investment advisory services
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provided to the Funds. CoreCommodity Management, LLC has agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid by the Subsidiary. This agreement may be terminated based on the terms of the Subsidiary Advisory Agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2024, this amount equaled $1,175,231 and is disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These waivers are not subject to reimbursement/recoupment.
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income does not pay a management fee or have a contractual limitation with respect to the amount of its annual total operating expenses.
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. executed purchase and sale trades in the ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund with the sub-adviser’s affiliated broker-dealer, Kotak Securities, (the “affiliate broker”). Fund commissions paid to the affiliate broker were $28,313 during the six month period ended April 30, 2024.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. (the “Distributor”) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by the Distributor, as agent for the Funds, and the Distributor has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of Funds’ shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. The Distributor is not entitled to any compensation for its services. The Distributor is registered as a broker -dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Plans
Each Fund has adopted Distribution and Services Plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for its Investor Class, Class A, Class C and Class R (ALPS Global Opportunity Fund only) and shares. The Plans allow a Fund to use Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class R assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class R shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to Investor Class, Class A, Class C and Class R shareholders. The Plans permit payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class R shares of a Fund, if any, as their funding medium and for related expenses. The Plans permit a Fund to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Investor Class and Class A shares, 0.75% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class C shares and 0.50% of the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares.
Under the terms of the Plans, the Trust is authorized to make payments to the Distributor for remittance to financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder ongoing services performed by such entities for beneficial shareholders of the Fund. The Distributor is entitled to retain some or all fees payable under the Plans in certain circumstances, including when there is no broker of record or when certain qualification standards have not been met by the broker of record.
Shareholder Services Plans
Each Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Investor Class shares (the “Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Investor Class shares of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with a such Participating Organizations (the “Agreement”). Each Agreement will set forth the non-distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations. Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan fees recaptured pursuant to the Services Plan for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are included as an offset to distribution and service fees as disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Funds has adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Class A shares (the “Class A Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Class A Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker dealers and Fund affiliates, an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Class A shares of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with a such Participating Organizations. Each Agreement will set forth the non-distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations. Class A Shareholder Services Plan fees recaptured pursuant to the Services Plan for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are included as an offset to distribution and service fees as disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Funds have adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Class C shares (the “Class C Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Class C Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay banks and their affiliates and other institutions, including broker-dealers and Fund
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affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.25% for Class C shares of the average daily net asset value of the Class C shares attributable to or held in the name of a Participating Organization for its clients as compensation for providing shareholder service activities, which do not include distribution services, pursuant to an agreement with a Participating Organization. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Class C Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Certain intermediaries may charge networking, omnibus account or other administrative fees with respect to transactions in shares of each Fund. Transactions may be processed through the National Securities Clearing Corporation or similar systems or processed on a manual basis. These fees generally are paid by the Fund to the Distributor, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. In the event an intermediary receiving payments from the Distributor on behalf of the Fund converts from a networking structure to an omnibus account structure or otherwise experiences increased costs, fees borne by the Fund may increase. Networking fees are shown in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable to the Funds.
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with their administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administrative Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Funds including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Funds’ operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Funds’ administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administrative fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
ALPS is reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
Transfer Agent
ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2024, are disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Trustees
The fees and expenses of the independent trustees of the Board are presented in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.
9. INDEMNIFICATIONS
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
10. REGULATORY UPDATE
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted rule and form amendments that will change the format and content of the Funds' annual and semi-annual reports. Certain information, including the financial statements, will not appear in the Funds' new tailored shareholder reports but will be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, the Trust is evaluating the impact of these rule and form amendment changes.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that there were no subsequent events to report through the issuance of these financial statements.
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1. FUND HOLDINGS
The Funds’ portfolio holdings are made available semi-annually in shareholder reports within 60 days after the close of the period for which the report is being made, as required by federal securities laws. The Funds also file monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT on a quarterly basis, with the schedule of portfolio holdings filed on Form N-PORT for the third month of each Fund’s fiscal quarter made publicly available 60 days after the end of the Funds’ fiscal quarter.
2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES
Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how each of the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll-free) (866) 759-5679 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program
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The Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”) has established a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) to govern the Trust’s approach to managing liquidity risk for each fund in the Trust (each a “Fund”). The Program is overseen by the Liquidity Committee (the “Committee”), a committee comprised of representatives of the Trust’s investment advisers, sub-advisers, and Officers of the Trust. The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved the designation of the Committee to oversee the Program.
The Program’s principal objectives include supporting each Fund’s compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations in a timely manner. The Program also includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including a periodic assessment of factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and re-classification of the Fund’s investments into groupings that reflect the Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions.
At a meeting of the Board held on March 12, 2024, the Trustees received a report from the Committee regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program during the calendar year 2023. The Committee determined, and reported to the Board, that the Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk and has operated adequately and effectively to manage each Fund’s liquidity risk since implementation.
The Committee reported that during the period covered by the report, there were no liquidity events that impacted the Funds or their ability to timely meet redemptions without dilution to existing shareholders. Among other things, the Board noted that the Funds are not required to have a highly liquid investment minimum based on their liquidity classifications. The Board further noted that no material changes have been made to the Program since its implementation.
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Table of Contents
Disclosure of Fund Expenses | 1 |
Management Commentary | 4 |
Performance Update | 10 |
Statements of Investments | 18 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 74 |
Statements of Operations | 76 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 77 |
Financial Highlights | 81 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 97 |
Additional Information | 107 |
Liquidity Risk Management Program | 108 |
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Example. As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on November 1, 2023 and held until April 30, 2024.
Actual Expenses. The first line under each class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line under each class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other mutual funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line under each class in the table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | Expense Ratio(a) | Expenses
Paid During Period November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024(b) | |||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,032.00 | 0.78 | % | $ | 3.94 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.98 | 0.78 | % | $ | 3.92 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,032.00 | 0.75 | % | $ | 3.79 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.13 | 0.75 | % | $ | 3.77 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,027.60 | 1.49 | % | $ | 7.51 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.45 | 1.49 | % | $ | 7.47 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,033.60 | 0.49 | % | $ | 2.48 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.43 | 0.49 | % | $ | 2.46 | ||||||||
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,061.00 | 0.88 | % | $ | 4.51 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.49 | 0.88 | % | $ | 4.42 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,061.00 | 0.86 | % | $ | 4.41 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.59 | 0.86 | % | $ | 4.32 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,057.40 | 1.59 | % | $ | 8.13 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,016.96 | 1.59 | % | $ | 7.97 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,062.60 | 0.59 | % | $ | 3.03 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.93 | 0.59 | % | $ | 2.97 |
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Beginning Account Value May 1, 2023 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | Expense Ratio(a) | Expenses Paid During Period May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024(b) | |||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,082.20 | 1.16 | % | $ | 6.01 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.10 | 1.16 | % | $ | 5.82 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,082.40 | 1.17 | % | $ | 6.06 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.05 | 1.17 | % | $ | 5.87 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,077.50 | 1.90 | % | $ | 9.81 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.42 | 1.90 | % | $ | 9.52 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,084.00 | 0.90 | % | $ | 4.66 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.39 | 0.90 | % | $ | 4.52 | ||||||||
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,155.20 | 1.10 | % | $ | 5.89 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.39 | 1.10 | % | $ | 5.52 | ||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,155.00 | 1.13 | % | $ | 6.05 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.24 | 1.13 | % | $ | 5.67 | ||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,149.90 | 1.85 | % | $ | 9.89 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.66 | 1.85 | % | $ | 9.27 | ||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,155.80 | 0.85 | % | $ | 4.56 | ||||||||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.64 | 0.85 | % | $ | 4.27 |
(a) | Annualized, based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half year expenses. |
(b) | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (182), divided by 366. |
3 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Funds
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Dear Shareholder,
The ALPS | Smith Total Return Fund and ALPS | Smith Short Duration Fund were launched on June 29, 2018. We followed with the launch of the ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund and ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund on September 15, 2020. We welcome you as a shareholder to the Funds and thank you for your trust. Our process is centered around performance, relationships, and investing excellence. Our goal is to provide shareholders with consistent, risk-adjusted returns with a keen focus on capital preservation. The discussion below is provided by the author as of April 30, 2024.
Total Return
The ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund Class I marked a positive return of 626 basis points (bps) in the six-month period ending April 30, 2024, outperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, by 129 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 886 bps since its inception on June 29, 2018. The outperformance during the six-month period ending April 30, 2024, was attributable to active management with respect to overall duration and higher exposure to corporate credit at the beginning of the period, which benefitted from outsized risk compression as the Fed signaled a dovish pivot. Securitized products and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) outperformed heading into the end of 2023, as rates rallied on expectations of substantial rate cuts due to positive progress on inflation, but underperformed into 2024 as those expectations were rebased in the face of stronger economic activity. Proactive duration and yield curve management contributed to outperformance, as the Fund was positioned longer than the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index before the Fed’s dovish pivot and was shortened as market implied expectations for rate cuts became outsized. The overall performance from inception through April 30, 2024, was achieved by focusing on active portfolio positioning, duration management, security selection, and bottom-up fundamental credit analysis.
Short Duration
The ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund Class I marked a positive return of 336 bps in the six-month period ending April 30, 2024, outperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg 1-3 Year US Government/Credit Index, by 90 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 708 bps since its inception on June 29, 2018. At the start of the period, the Fund was positioned on a shorter duration basis which led to underperformance during the rate rally into the end of 2023 but produced positive relative performance at the beginning of 2024 as expectations for rate cuts rebased lower on stronger economic growth and higher than expected inflation. The Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark was driven primarily by a focus on maintaining yield with an overweight in corporate credit, which benefitted from the risk compression in spreads. The continued inversion of the yield curve allowed investors to generate greater yields in shorter duration securities vs. riskier longer duration corporate credit. The overall performance from inception through April 30, 2024, was achieved by focusing on active portfolio positioning, duration management, security selection, and bottom-
up fundamental credit analysis with a focus on higher yielding securities vs. the benchmark.
Credit Opportunities
The ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund Class I marked a positive return of 840 bps in the six-month period ending April 30, 2024, while outperforming its benchmark, a 50/50 blend of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index and the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index, by 143 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 480 bps since its inception on September 15, 2020. The outperformance of the Fund over the most recent semi-annual period was driven by security selection and asset allocation. Since inception, outperformance of the Fund has been driven by positive asset allocation, corporate bond and securitized security selection, and duration/yield curve management.
Balanced Opportunity
The ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund Class I marked a positive return of 1,558 bps in the six-month period ending April 30, 2024, outperforming its benchmark, a blend of 55% Bloomberg US 1000 / 45% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, by 186 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 682 bps since its inception on September 15, 2020. The Fund’s fixed income sleeve during the period was managed roughly in line with the Total Return Fund. Duration was actively managed around Fed rate cut expectations, and outperformance was largely driven by an overweight to corporate credit during the period. The positive performance within the Equity sleeve during the period was attributed to stock selection in the Technology, Communication Services, and Financials sectors. The portfolio experienced slight losses from weak REIT performance. Overall Fund performance continues to benefit from a tilt toward equities. The Fund’s overall performance since inception was achieved by focusing on active portfolio positioning, duration management, security selection, bottom-up fundamental credit analysis, and active asset allocation between the Fixed Income and Equity sleeves.
Macro Commentary
This semi-annual period continued to see volatility; however, it was the inverse of the last reporting period. We went from the market pricing in 150 bps of cuts in December, to the market pricing in 28 bps of cuts by the end of April 2024. Once again, we witnessed the pendulum swing from one extreme to the other all while the macro narrative stayed constant with the expansion continuing, jobs being created, and somewhat sticky inflation.
The continued disconnect between the market and the Fed grew in the first part of the reporting period, the market wanted a March rate cut while the Fed continued to assess the data. While we can safely say that throughout the period, the market and Fed converged, the market quickly started to chatter about the possibility of rate “hikes” as the data showed continued strength. This period reconfirmed the strong underlying foundation of the economy and the resilience of the consumer. While we acknowledge the increasing probability of event-driven risk, the expansion can continue.
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Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Though many in the market want to believe we are nearing the end of the cycle, the consumer still, much to the market’s surprise, remains resilient. Throughout the reporting period, we saw an average of 242k jobs created, overall ~8.5M jobs were still available and wages reported 3.9% year-over-year (YoY). We received the first look at 1Q 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) and consumption marked 2.5% seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). That being said, confidence remains weak, reminding us that the consumer may not “feel” as healthy as the data suggests plus the consumer believes inflation remains too high. While the expansion may be slowing, we are still growing, jobs are still being created and inflation is somewhat stickier than the Fed hoped. We do not believe the Fed needs to cut rates as much or as soon as the market priced in at the beginning of the reporting period, we also do not believe the Fed needs to hike rates – per the market chatter at the end of the reporting period. In our opinion, the Fed can wait and watch and assess the incoming data.
Housing and manufacturing have not only been disrupted by the pandemic and recovery but also by the rapid pace of Fed rate hikes. Housing was aided in the initial stages of the pandemic by work-from-home and low interest rates. As rates moved up, affordability became out of reach for many, and the pace of sales declined. The next stage of recovery saw limited supply hindering home sales. After rising over 45% YoY during the height of the crises, existing home sales are now down -3.7% YoY. Manufacturing was negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions as well as labor issues and pricing throughout the pandemic and recovery. As time has passed, the tightening of financial conditions due to higher rates as well as shifting consumer trends continue to weigh on the manufacturing sector. The ISM Manufacturing index once again fell below 50 - the point of expansion versus contraction – with comments now focusing on slowing demand. Employment within the ISM report was impacted by layoffs and after pricing fell in 2022, prices paid within the ISM are on the rise again, currently at the highest level since June 2022.
GDP rose a strong 3.4% in 4Q 2023 and 1.6% in 1Q 2024, marking 3% YoY as of the end of the first quarter. Final sales to domestic purchasers saw a 2.8% gain in the first quarter. As mentioned above, the consumer rose at a pace of 2.5% SAAR and continues to remain a pillar of strength. Business investment saw equipment up 2.1% in 1Q 2024, while residential investment saw a strong 13.9% in the quarter while inventories detracted 0.35% from the headline number. In our view, the Fed’s attempt to slow demand via tightening financial conditions is working, however, we believe the reporting period shows an economy that remains uneven but is held up by a strong foundation.
Inflation is moving lower but not as quickly as the Fed would like. The Fed continues to focus on the inflation side of the mandate as they feel employment remains stable. Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a high of 6.6% YoY in September 2022 and is now down to 3.6% YoY. Core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) rose to 5.6% YoY in February 2022 and now sits at 2.8% YoY. While the Fed is holding at the terminal level, 5.25-5.5% on the Fed Funds Rate – they have suggested that there is still more work to be done.
The Issues that have plagued us in the post-Covid world remain - higher than preferred inflation but a strong foundation and a resilient consumer. The Fed remains focused on fighting inflation at the expense of growth though we can say that the expansion continues, only at a slower pace. The market doesn’t like to align with the Fed; therefore, we believe the market will move between extremes of “the Fed is behind the curve” (higher rates are needed) or the “recession is coming” (lower rates) and in the background, the economy will continue to grow, create jobs, and mark inflation near 3%. This means that volatility will likely remain.
Portfolio Positioning
Throughout the semi-annual period ending April 30, 2024, Smith Capital Investors shifted towards a more defensive stance as risk compressed materially, with a focus on security selection, and duration and yield curve management to drive risk-adjusted returns. Markets experienced elevated volatility as expectations around Fed cuts were constantly rebased, driven by economic data with a focus on inflation, labor market strength, and overall growth.
Total Return - Asset allocation within the Fund changed throughout the period with a steady decrease in MBS and agency guaranteed commercial MBS as rates rallied and valuations became less attractive. This reduction was largely passive, as prepayments received in the period were invested in other, more attractively valued, parts of the market. Within the Fund’s corporate credit exposure, there was a gradual decrease into the end of the year as spreads compressed and higher beta positions were rationalized, then steadily increased in weightings into the start of 2024 with a focus on capturing yield with stronger fundamental credits. Overall, the Fund ended the period with a higher corporate credit weighting than it entered with. Despite material spread compression during the period, we believe outright yields remain attractive on a historical basis and corporate fundamentals have held up better than anticipated despite prolonged restrictive monetary policy. The Fed’s pivot towards an easing bias has been a positive catalyst for risk assets, but stickier inflation and a stronger labor market may push potential cuts out further than originally anticipated. Market expectations around the timing and cadence of rate cuts have led to significant volatility, especially as the Fed remains reactive to incoming economic data to guide its policy decisions. We remain active in managing the Fund with respect to sector allocations and duration positioning to seek to take advantage of perceived market dislocations.
We continue to seek investments in companies whose management interests are aligned with debtholders, either by reducing leverage or outright debt levels. Additionally, we look for a focus on managing through a variety of scenarios as this can provide optionality and downside protection. As mentioned previously, corporate fundamentals have remained resilient, and economic growth has been robust despite aggressive monetary policy actions taken to restrict growth. We will seek to maintain a close focus on how this impacts earnings reports going forward; thus far, the declines in earnings and forecasts have been more impactful to equity valuations vs. the underlying creditworthiness of corporations.
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Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
As during most market conditions, short-duration high yield remains a focus for us. This area of the market has much less forecasting error embedded in its analysis as it is a liquidity evaluation over a very short period vs. a longer-term projection of industries, commodity prices, and competitive dynamics facing a sector/company. We believe that positioning here can allow the Fund to realize higher yield profiles vs. recent years while doing so with limited risk addition to the Fund’s overall portfolio.
From a US Treasury perspective, the focus remains on the timing and cadence of rate cuts that the Fed will be able to deliver after tilting towards a more dovish stance at the start of the period. This transition has created increased volatility, and we believe the market will likely continue to shift between over and underestimation of the Fed’s forward policy path. We believe duration and yield curve management will be of critical importance as we work through the next cycle.
Short Duration – While the Fund’s overall elevated credit exposure fluctuated during the period, it is now moderately higher than levels 6 months ago given a focus on maintaining carry1 in the current attractive yield environment. While corporate fundamentals have remained resilient, and the yield pickup is material vs. other asset classes, the increased uncertainty of the macro and corporate outlooks have argued for these proceeds to largely be concentrated in more defensive credits. Given the material changes in short-duration US Treasury yields and spread compression in corporate credit during the period, Fund allocations were extremely dynamic despite maintaining an overall shorter duration for the entirety of the previous two quarters. The Fund ended the period with a higher allocation to corporate credit and a relatively similar duration profile versus the start of the period, but the duration was significantly reduced when market pricing of Fed cuts became overly optimistic and was tactically increased as these expectations were rebased. In our view, a higher corporate credit allocation reflects the attractive outright yield profiles available, with a tilt towards defensive positioning to acknowledge historically tight spreads.
Credit Opportunities – During the six-months that ended April 30, 2024, the two main undercurrents impacting credit markets were 1) a material reversal of aggressive rate cutting expectations paired in early 2024 with 2) a continued grind tighter in credit spreads and rally of risk which started in early November 2023. Together, we believe these trends corresponded well with the Fund’s shorter duration positioning and corporate credit allocation.
As spread compensation for different risk bands within corporate credit compressed, the Fund sought opportunities to shed riskier credits that had outperformed resulting in a reduction in the Fund’s yield and spread metrics relative to the benchmark over the period. The Fund also sought to increase its allocation to floating rate corporate credit to express a view that the number of market implied rate cuts had gone too far and as a result, the upside vs downside in these instruments looked attractive to us. This trade often resulted in moving up within the capital structure from
unsecured to secured debt and was done at what we believe to be attractive yield differentials vs. bond equivalents.
Primary market issuance during the period was active in both investment grade and high yield corporate credit, often with proceeds earmarked for refinancing near-dated maturities. This dynamic presented the Fund with opportunities to source bonds exemplifying what we believe to be attractive risk adjusted credit profiles, often hallmarked by high coupons and high current yield.
Ultimately, at period end the Fund was positioned incrementally more defensively as commensurate with the reduction in broad based spread compensation. Despite this overall positioning, we still see significant opportunities to hold securities with durable yield profiles issued by what we believe to be excellent businesses with management teams pursuing fundamental credit improvement.
Balanced – The Fund’s Fixed Income sleeve was run largely in line with the Total Return Fund, with relatively stable credit exposure and a moderate reduction of MBS with proceeds allocated to higher treasury weightings. Duration contribution from credit across both investment grade and high yield was also reduced into year-end 2023, then increased towards the end of the period. Overall portfolio duration was actively managed around market expectations of Fed cut probabilities. Notably, compared to the Total Return Fund, the Fund continues to run a lower relative credit risk profile given the Fund’s current asset allocation between Fixed Income and Equities. The Fund was ~78% invested in the Equity sleeve and ~22% in the Fixed Income sleeve due to market opportunities at the end of the period.
During the period, the Equity sleeve gradually transitioned to a slight Growth style orientation through the period. The largest positions in the portfolio were increasingly focused on the dominant investment theme in the market, Generative AI. Although the sleeve maintained a slight underweight to Technology, the stock selection was concentrated on semiconductor, hardware, and software companies benefiting from Artificial Intelligence investments. The sleeve maintained its preference for higher Quality businesses with lower leverage and higher Return on Invested Capital than the index.
Offsetting some of the increase in Growth, the Equity Sleeve maintained overweights in Materials and Energy and added to the Utility sector at an opportune time. At period end, most of the active risk in the Fund is still attributable to stock selection.
Within the Funds’ US Treasury allocations, we remained active in duration management and were overweight duration in the 20- and 30-year space versus the Funds’ respective indices, specifically in Total Return. The Short Duration Fund extended duration early in 2024 given the pricing in the front end of the curve but remained underweight vs. the respective indices given the quick repricing in expected Fed rate cuts that started mid-way through the first quarter of 2024.
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ALPS | Smith Funds
Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
After a strong Treasury rally in 4Q 2023, the first quarter of 2024 saw the front-end of the curve drift higher in yield while 10-30’s held tightly in a range as the market contended with the perception that 150 bps of cuts were needed in 2024, while the Fed anticipated ~75 bps of rate cuts all while the economic data went from strength to strength. The 2-5yr space moved nearly 60 bps higher in yield in the first quarter, undoing the year-end rally. While the 10-30yr space held in approximately a 40 bps range over the same period. This move higher in yield reached an apex in April as strong economic data and higher than expected inflation pushed rates out of the range marked in the first quarter with 2’s reaching a yield of 5.03, 5’s reaching 4.72, 10’s reaching 4.70, and 30’s reaching 4.81.
As we turned the calendar year, we utilized the convergence of the market to the Fed, economic events, and seasonals to adjust the Funds’ duration positioning throughout the period, adding duration at the top of the range and shedding duration at the bottom of the range. 1Q 2024 confirmed our belief that the market was too aggressive in rate cut assumptions and April 2024 confirmed that market volatility will be with us as the market US and Fed continue to push on each other. We still believe outright yield levels are attractive in Treasuries from a return perspective, coupled with geopolitical fears and the unintended risk associated with the Fed’s terminal rate level. We remain proactive in using the longer duration US Treasury position as an insurance policy when the need arises and believe that we reached peak yields for this cycle as the Fed is likely at the terminal level and inflation, while stickier than the market hoped, is showing signs of easing overall.
Within the Funds’ securitized allocations - During the period, we passively decreased the Funds’ allocations to Agency-backed MBS as prepayments largely outweighed any attractive opportunities the team was able to identify in specific mortgage pools, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and Agency guaranteed commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). In our view, valuations for these asset classes were attractive at the start of the period given the correlation with interest rates and historically high yields. However, the aggressive rate rally that occurred after the Fed signaled a dovish pivot in monetary policy direction led to outperformance in US MBS into the end of 2023. Given the magnitude of this move, valuations became less attractive, and overall weightings in securitized products were reduced. As noted previously, this was achieved through the function of higher prepayment speeds outpacing the rate of reinvestment in the asset class, decreasing the Funds’ overall weighting in MBS and CMBS through the period to reflect valuations that presented limited opportunities for attractive risk adjusted returns. While securitized products outperformed in the first few months of the period, the asset class underperformed as the direction of rates reversed on rebased expectations of Fed cuts through the remainder of the year due to stickier inflation and stronger growth. Ending April 30, 2024, the Bloomberg US MBS Index had nominal returns of negative 404 bps YTD, underperforming US Treasuries by 78 bps. At the period end, in our view the asset class remains relatively unattractive, and opportunities will be based on individual security selection. Overall MBS index duration remains at all-time highs given the rate move
and convexities remain neutral at close to zero. Supply is stable but still repressed with rates at historically high levels, and the Fed’s continued balance sheet runoff poses continued longer-term headwinds for the space.
Fixed Income Themes
Credit — The consideration of yield vs. spread valuation remains at the forefront of our internal conversations. While not much has changed by way of conclusion, that ultimately both yields and spread matter, we believe that having a conscious consideration of both, particularly now, is imperative. The general proclivity is for spread to be of higher fixation within the Investment Grade market while yield is more of a focus in the High Yield market. With spread and yield profiles at different poles in a historical context—spreads screening relatively unattractive and yields conversely more attractive—we find this time particularly interesting and dynamic for bond investors. We have approached this environment with an ardent propensity to seek emerging clarity on the direction of the unfolding monetary, fiscal, and corporate mosaic. We have also sought to embed additional optionality across the construction of the Fund credit sleeves and diligently pursue potential investments with ample resiliency and levers that can be used to the benefit of creditors.
Within the analysis of spreads, many traditional bands separating differing risk profiles are compressed relative to history. Notably, within Investment Grade credit the basis in spreads between A and BBB rated credit is tight. Similarly, this is the case when looking at the difference between Investment Grade and High Yield spreads (BBB vs. BB spreads) as well as within High Yield (BB vs. B).
We would be remiss not to discuss trends in corporate credit fundamentals that we saw unfold across the period. On the consumer side, despite seeing credit quality measures like net charge-offs steadily increase we have most recently seen the early signs of stabilization with several companies that reported delinquencies. We find this encouraging though we will continue to keep a close eye on this part of the market. Away from the health of the consumer, we have found that the companies we follow have largely been able to absorb increased operating and financing costs while preserving margins. In general, we believe that corporate fundamentals remain resilient.
In the current environment we continue to find the following of critical importance:
Security Selection – Under the surface of the Investment Grade and High Yield Corporate Credit indices we believe there is always a significant opportunity to find mispriced securities. No matter the inning of the credit cycle or the outlook, there will always be differences in outcomes created by changing corporate credit risk profiles and catalysts. In addition to focusing on securities with strong risk-adjusted returns, we look to overweight issuers that display higher probabilities for improving credit strength, regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop.
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Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Security Avoidance – Conversely, active management can purposefully choose to avoid owning certain credits or securities and we believe should do so. In our view, a credit that has a higher probability of going through a phase of deteriorating credit strength would be a prime example of a name to avoid. On the security side, there may be fundamental, structural, or technical factors that create a lower estimated ratio of potential upside relative to the downside.
Risk-Adjusted Carry – we believe carry (yield income) is of elevated importance as a tailwind to fixed income portfolios. However, not all carry is the same. Fundamental analysis can unearth risk profiles that may be viewed favorably when compared to their commensurate carry profiles. In our view, the amplifying nature of duration and the general flatness of all-in-yield credit curves only increase the importance of focusing on risk-adjusted return profiles.
MBS – MBS demonstrated strong performance during the period covered by this report along with other fixed income asset classes. Lower interest rates and interest rate volatility helped drive this spread compression despite the continued reduction of MBS holdings by the Federal Reserve. Ending April 30, 2024, the Bloomberg US MBS Index (MBS Index) had nominal returns of 548 bps for the period driven largely by the impact of declining US Treasury yields combined with tightening spreads across the asset class. Nominal MBS spreads remain relatively elevated at 153 bps as of April 30, 2024, however, this is 26 bps tighter over the period. Additionally, the mortgage option-adjusted spread (OAS) declined by 18 bps over the period from 74 bps to 56 bps at the period ends. Compared to a long-term range for mortgage OAS in the 40 bps area, valuations on mortgages appear far more neutral than in previous periods. Continued elevated mortgage rates kept refinancing volumes lower, which has left the duration of the MBS Index above 6 years over the period (near all-time highs). From an excess return perspective, which adjusts for duration differentials, the MBS Index outperformed compared to the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index; excess returns for the period showed MBS outperforming by 117 bps.
At period end, we believe MBS appears to be relatively less attractive at the asset class level given the strong rebound in spreads and OAS over the period. MBS nominal spreads remain slightly elevated versus historical averages, but OAS is within the range of historic averages. With durations near the quantitative peak, negative convexity2 is growing again the market, leaving MBS more predisposed to underperform during periods of large, directional moves in interest rates. Combined these factors make the risk-adjusted return outlook from MBS less attractive than it has been for the last couple of years.
Interest Rates – Treasuries moved between two extremes over the period. We saw the traditional year-end rally in November and December which was boosted by market expectations that the economy was slowing, and the Fed would cut rates 150 bps. The first quarter saw relatively rangebound moves from Treasuries. But by April, strong economic data and sticky inflation caused the market to price in on only 28 bps of cuts and rates quickly repriced higher in
yield. The 2-yr moved between 4.14-5.03 over the period, 5’s moved between 3.80-4.72, 10’s between 3.79-4.70 and 30’s moved between 3.95-4.81.
The Fed held rates at the terminal level of 5.25-5.50 throughout the reporting period. While the Fed ended 2023 with what seemed to be a somewhat dovish pivot, forecasting the potential of 75 bps in rates cuts throughout 2024, the market pushed harder with nearly 150 bps of rate cuts priced in. As the economy moved from strength to strength, the market priced in only 28 bps of cuts at the end of April 2024, while the Fed held at a forecast of 75 bps in cuts.
Entering the second half of the fiscal year, we believe the expansion will continue, albeit at a slower pace. Both consumer’s and corporate balance sheets remain reasonably healthy and any improvement in financial conditions will only support continued expansion. We believe Inflation has peaked but remains sticky and will keep the Fed at the terminal level longer than most would prefer. We do not believe the Fed needs to cut or hike rates, we believe they can sit and assess the incoming data. The market will have a difficult time with this view and therefore we believe volatility will remain high as we swing between extremes. As we’ve mentioned many times in the past, the push/pull between the market’s view and the Fed’s desires has been a consistent theme for many years. At this point, we feel it is best to monitor sentiment changes as they will likely become more extreme the longer the expansion continues.
As always, we will seek to be opportunistic in this market both in credit and US Treasury exposures given the recent large-scale moves in valuations. At a high level, we believe that Treasuries will become more appreciated by the market due to outright levels on yields. This may allow Treasuries to once again be utilized as a potential insurance policy in a flight-to-quality move.
Conclusion – We have once again been reminded that markets reprice much faster than in previous periods. While we spent the semi-annual period living between two extreme market moves (again) and opposing views, when we cut through the short-term noise, we remain constructive on the foundation of the economy.
We continue to live in a push/pull between the Fed and the market. One can easily paint the picture that the market usually wins, but don’t count the Fed out, they have managed well considering the extreme circumstances.
Barring any major shocks, the Fed can remain patient and proceed carefully, growth can continue at a moderate pace, though markets will likely be characterized by volatility. The economy has shown resilience on the back of a continued tight labor market which has supported consumer spending. Inflation remains stickier than anyone would prefer but overall is moving in the right direction. We recognize that the likelihood of event driven risk is rising, and the expansion may be closer to the late innings, but we are pleased with both the economy and market’s ability to adjust to higher rates. We believe volatility will remain ever present, specifically in rates, as the push/pull between the market’s views and the Fed’s reality remain
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Management Commentary | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
an ongoing theme. We still favor the Fed and believe the market will need to now reprice back to levels representing a Fed that is on hold for longer than the market would like and cutting even slower than the market believes.
We will continue to seek to be opportunistic in this market, both in credit and US Treasury exposure, given the recent large-scale moves in valuations. At a high level, we continue to believe that Treasuries will once again be utilized to provide liquidity and insurance in a risk off market as a flight-to-quality move.
Similar to past periods, with the increased market volatility, we believe in defensiveness and incrementalism and remain excited for the market opportunities ahead in Fixed Income. Exiting the period, we not only have heightened levels of liquidity across the Funds’ portfolios, but we are also focused on seeking to make smart but aggressive moves while leaning on the math behind the market as our keys to success.
As we previously discussed, the Funds’ portfolios over the next six to twelve months may look different as we enter the next phase in the cycle. Our job is to seek to recognize changes in sentiment and direction in markets. With current outright levels on yields, our view is that the market looks more attractive - even considering the uncertainty on the horizon - than at many points over the last five years. To say we are excited about the opportunity in the Fixed Income space is an understatement. Our philosophical belief that portfolios should change and evolve as we move through cycles is reinforced in this environment. There will be a time in the future when opportunistic positioning will be rewarded.
At our core, we are active managers, and both security selection and avoidance are always at the front of our minds. Our three pillars continue to drive our actions – Investment Excellence, Relationships/People, and Intentional Culture.
With great appreciation and gratitude,
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R. Gibson Smith | Eric C. Bernum, CFA | |
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Jonathan Aal | Garrett Olson, CFA | |
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Laton Spahr, CFA | Eric Hewitt | |
Portfolio Manager (ALPS Advisors) | Portfolio Manager (ALPS Advisors) |
1 | Carry return is the coupon on the bonds minus the interest costs of the short-term borrowing. |
2 | Negative convexity occurs when a bond’s duration increases in conjunction with an increase in yield. The bond price will drop as the yield grows. |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.
The views of the author and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS Advisors, Inc., Smith Capital Investors, LLC, nor the Funds accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.
Indices do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes.
An investor may not invest directly in an index.
Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.
Gibson Smith is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.
Eric Bernum is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.
The Fund’s investments in fixed-income securities and positions in fixed-income derivatives may decline in value because of changes in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed-income securities and any long positions in fixed-income derivatives held by the Fund are likely to decrease, whereas the value of its short positions in fixed-income derivatives is likely to increase.
ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Smith Capital Investors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Smith Capital Investors, LLC. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.
9 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What You Pay* | |
Class I | 3.36% | 4.33% | 0.97% | 2.46% | 2.67% | 0.56% | 0.49% |
Investor (NAV) | 3.20% | 4.02% | 0.68% | 2.17% | 2.37% | 0.84% | 0.79% |
Class A (NAV) | 3.20% | 4.06% | 0.74% | 2.20% | 2.39% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
Class A (MOP) | 0.88% | 1.74% | -0.01% | 1.05% | 1.41% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 2.86%+ | 3.30% | -0.05% | 1.44% | 1.64% | 1.53% | 1.49% |
Class C (CDSC) | 1.86% | 2.30% | -0.05% | 1.44% | 1.64% | ||
Bloomberg 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index1 |
2.46% | 2.79% | 0.11% | 1.24% | 1.57% | ||
Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index2 |
4.84% | -1.31% | -3.41% | 0.13% | 0.93% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Effective September 1, 2020 the Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 2.25%. Prior to September 1, 2020 the sales charge was 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
10 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
1 | Bloomberg 1-3 Year US Government/Credit Index: includes all medium and larger issues of US government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 3 years and are publicly issued. One may not invest directly in an index. |
2 | Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the non-securitized component of the US Aggregate Index. It includes investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities. One may not invest directly in an index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of June 29, 2018. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.49% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2025. |
+ | Excludes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions reported to the market may differ from the net asset value for financial reporting purposes. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets) †
Corporate Bonds | 72.34% |
Government Bonds | 25.82% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.86% |
Bank Loans | 0.26% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 0.06% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.04% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | 0.62% |
Total | 100.00% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets) †
U.S. Treasury Note 4.25% 03/15/2027 | 4.88% |
U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% 02/28/2026 | 4.36% |
U.S. Treasury Note 5.00% 10/31/2025 | 4.04% |
U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% 03/15/2026 | 3.10% |
U.S. Treasury Note 4.50% 03/31/2026 | 2.58% |
U.S. Treasury Note 4.25% 02/28/2029 | 2.50% |
U.S. Treasury Note 4.50% 04/15/2027 | 2.41% |
Danske Bank A/S 1Y US TI + 2.10% 01/09/2026 | 1.49% |
U.S. Treasury Note 4.25% 01/31/2026 | 1.46% |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC 4.875% 05/13/2024 | 1.35% |
Top Ten Holdings | 28.17% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)
Sovereign | 25.82% |
Banks | 22.01% |
Auto Manufacturers | 6.34% |
Diversified Financial Services | 4.84% |
Electric | 4.82% |
Aerospace/Defense | 4.08% |
Healthcare-Products | 3.42% |
Pipelines | 3.35% |
Chemicals | 2.74% |
Food | 2.41% |
Pharmaceuticals | 1.90% |
Entertainment | 1.48% |
Electronics | 1.40% |
Commercial Services | 1.40% |
Healthcare-Services | 1.33% |
Oil & Gas | 1.26% |
Iron/Steel | 1.13% |
Software | 1.12% |
Biotechnology | 1.09% |
REITs | 1.03% |
Other Industries (each less than 1%) | 6.41% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | 0.62% |
Total | 100.00% |
* | See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries. |
11 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What You Pay* |
|
Class I | 6.26% | 0.30% | -2.63% | 0.97% | 2.07% | 0.74% | 0.59% |
Investor (NAV) | 6.10% | 0.12% | -2.88% | 0.69% | 1.78% | 0.99% | 0.89% |
Class A (NAV) | 6.10% | 0.11% | -2.88% | 0.69% | 1.79% | 0.98% | 0.89% |
Class A (MOP) | 3.69% | -2.10% | -3.62% | -0.44% | 0.82% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 5.74% | -0.60% | -3.58% | -0.03% | 1.07% | 1.70% | 1.59% |
Class C (CDSC) | 4.74% | -1.56% | -3.58% | -0.03% | 1.07% | ||
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index1 | 4.97% | -1.47% | -3.54% | -0.16% | 0.65% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Effective September 1, 2020 the Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 2.25%. Prior to September 1, 2020 the sales charge was 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
12 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
1 | Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, fixed-rate agency MBS, ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency). One may not invest directly in an index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of June 29, 2018. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.59% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2025. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets) †
Corporate Bonds | 39.66% |
Government Bonds | 29.12% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 15.55% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 9.40% |
Bank Loans | 2.31% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 2.10% |
Preferred Stock | 2.22% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | -0.36% |
Total | 100.00% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets) †
U.S. Treasury Note 4.875% 11/30/2025 | 4.07% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.50% 02/15/2044 | 3.75% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.75% 11/15/2043 | 3.70% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.25% 02/15/2054 | 3.38% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.75% 11/15/2053 | 3.22% |
U.S. Treasury Note 5.00% 09/30/2025 | 2.80% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.125% 08/15/2053 | 2.37% |
U.S. Treasury Note 5.00% 10/31/2025 | 2.18% |
U.S. Treasury Note 5.00% 08/31/2025 | 2.07% |
Discover Financial Services SOFRINDX + 3.37% 11/02/2034 | 1.03% |
Top Ten Holdings | 28.57% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)
Sovereign | 29.22% |
Mortgage Securities | 27.06% |
Banks | 9.03% |
Aerospace/Defense | 3.92% |
Pipelines | 3.25% |
Auto Manufacturers | 3.06% |
Oil & Gas | 2.58% |
Pharmaceuticals | 2.00% |
Healthcare-Products | 1.77% |
Diversified Financial Services | 1.66% |
Electric | 1.41% |
Consumer Finance | 1.34% |
Biotechnology | 1.31% |
Commercial Services | 1.27% |
Food | 1.16% |
Media | 1.10% |
Other Industries (each less than 1%) | 9.22% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | -0.36% |
Total | 100.00% |
* | See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries. |
13 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What You Pay* | |
Class I | 8.40% | 6.31% | -0.42% | 1.19% | 0.96% | 0.90% |
Investor (NAV) | 8.98%+ | 6.75% | -0.47% | 1.08% | 1.21% | 1.20% |
Class A (NAV) | 8.24% | 6.12% | -0.65% | 0.93% | 1.23% | 1.20% |
Class A (MOP) | 5.76% | 3.67% | -1.41% | 0.30% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 7.88%+ | 5.25% | -1.41% | 0.18% | 1.93% | 1.90% |
Class C (CDSC) | 6.88% | 4.25% | -1.41% | 0.18% | ||
50% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index / 50% Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index1,2 | 6.97% | 3.66% | -1.01% | -0.12% | ||
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index | 4.97% | -1.47% | -3.54% | -3.52% | ||
Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index | 8.99% | 9.02% | 1.51% | 3.33% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 2.25%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
14 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
1 | Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, fixed-rate agency MBS, ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency). One may not invest directly in the index. |
2 | Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index: measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. One may not invest directly in the index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of September 15, 2020. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“ALPS Advisors,” or the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2025. |
+ | Excludes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions reported to the market may differ from the net asset value for financial reporting purposes. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets) †
Corporate Bonds | 74.14% |
Bank Loans | 9.49% |
Government Bonds | 5.45% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 3.55% |
Preferred Stock | 3.48% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.72% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.46% |
Exchange Traded Funds | 0.75% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | -0.04% |
Total | 100.00% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets) †
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.75% 11/15/2043 | 1.71% |
Wells Fargo & Co., Series S, 5.900% | 1.59% |
UBS Group AG 1D US SOFR + 3.92% 08/12/2033 | 1.50% |
Cloud Software Group, Inc. 6.50% 03/31/2029 | 1.47% |
Danske Bank A/S 1Y US TI + 1.35% 09/11/2026 | 1.46% |
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC 6.75% 05/15/2028 | 1.34% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.50% 02/15/2044 | 1.29% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.25% 02/15/2054 | 1.23% |
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. 4.75% 02/01/2030 | 1.20% |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. 7.25% 05/15/2031 | 1.18% |
Top Ten Holdings | 13.97% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)
Banks | 12.42% |
Oil & Gas | 7.06% |
Pipelines | 6.79% |
Mortgage Securities | 6.74% |
Media | 5.74% |
Sovereign | 5.45% |
Entertainment | 4.84% |
Leisure Time | 4.32% |
Auto Manufacturers | 3.91% |
Diversified Financial Services | 3.60% |
Commercial Services | 3.34% |
Electric | 3.28% |
Aerospace/Defense | 2.66% |
Real Estate | 2.66% |
Airlines | 2.41% |
Software | 1.93% |
Food | 2.96% |
Retail | 1.75% |
Environmental Control | 1.57% |
Healthcare-Services | 1.48% |
Consumer Finance | 1.36% |
Home Builders | 1.30% |
Pharmaceuticals | 1.23% |
REITs | 1.21% |
Lodging | 1.05% |
Apparel & Textile Products | 1.05% |
Healthcare-Products | 1.05% |
Other Industries (each less than 1%) | 6.88% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | -0.04% |
Total | 100.00% |
* | See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries. |
15 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2024)
Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2024)
6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | Since Inception^ |
Total Expense Ratio* |
What You Pay* | |
Class I | 15.58% | 13.78% | 2.50% | 6.89% | 1.73% | 0.86% |
Investor (NAV) | 15.52% | 13.58% | 2.26% | 6.62% | 1.89% | 1.16% |
Class A (NAV) | 15.50% | 13.55% | 2.25% | 6.62% | 1.91% | 1.16% |
Class A (MOP) | 11.80% | 9.90% | 1.11% | 5.64% | ||
Class C (NAV) | 14.99% | 12.61% | 1.50% | 5.83% | 2.61% | 1.86% |
Class C (CDSC) | 13.99% | 11.61% | 1.50% | 5.83% | ||
55% Bloomberg U.S. 1000 TR Index / 45% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index1,2 | 13.72% | 11.50% | 2.27% | 5.27% | ||
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2 | 4.97% | -1.47% | -3.54% | -3.52% | ||
Bloomberg U.S. 1000 TR Index1 | 21.21% | 22.96% | 6.83% | 12.53% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 3.25%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.
16 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund
Performance Update | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
1 | Bloomberg US 1000 TR Index: a float market-cap-weighted benchmark of the 1000 most highly capitalized US companies. One may not invest directly in the index. |
2 | Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, fixed-rate agency MBS, ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency). One may not invest directly in the index. |
^ | Fund Inception date of September 15, 2020. |
* | Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2024 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“ALPS Advisors,” or the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2025. |
The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.
Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value
Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets) †
Common Stocks | 62.97% |
Corporate Bonds | 13.72% |
Government Bonds | 11.48% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 3.66% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 3.60% |
Preferred Stock | 0.63% |
Bank Loans | 0.08% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 0.07% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | 3.79% |
Total | 100.00% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets) †
NVIDIA Corp. | 2.80% |
Microsoft Corp. | 2.77% |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.41% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 2.06% |
Alphabet, Inc. | 2.06% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.50% 02/15/2044 | 1.97% |
ConocoPhillips | 1.67% |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1.48% |
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.25% 02/15/2054 | 1.46% |
Apple, Inc. | 1.46% |
Top Ten Holdings | 20.14% |
† | Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only. |
Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)
Sovereign | 11.50% |
Mortgage Securities | 7.32% |
Software | 6.31% |
Semiconductors | 5.35% |
Oil & Gas Producers | 3.60% |
Health Care Facilities & Services | 3.49% |
Internet Media & Services | 3.34% |
Electrical Equipment | 3.07% |
Retail - Consumer Staples | 2.95% |
Leisure Facilities & Services | 2.35% |
Aerospace/Defense | 2.31% |
Technology Hardware | 2.27% |
Machinery | 2.21% |
Banks | 5.76% |
Medical Equipment & Devices | 2.11% |
Technology Services | 2.06% |
E-Commerce Discretionary | 2.06% |
Institutional Financial Services | 1.75% |
Pipelines | 1.67% |
Retail - Discretionary | 1.61% |
Biotech & Pharma | 1.39% |
Specialty Finance | 1.38% |
REITs | 1.27% |
Chemicals | 1.12% |
Metals & Mining | 1.07% |
Electric Utilities | 1.06% |
Commercial Support Services | 1.06% |
Oil & Gas | 1.02% |
Other Industries (each less than 1%) | 13.75% |
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets | 3.79% |
Total | 100.00% |
* | See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries |
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
BANK LOANS (0.26%) | ||||||||
Pipeline (0.26%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 11/22/2030(a) | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 1,507,133 | ||||
TOTAL BANK LOANS | ||||||||
(Cost $1,503,648) | 1,507,133 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (0.06%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae | ||||||||
Series 1997-12, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 04/18/2027(a) | $ | 7,916 | $ | 7,939 | ||||
Series 1997-49, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 06/17/2027(a) | 12,879 | 12,849 | ||||||
Series 2004-53, Class NC, 5.500%, 07/25/2024 | 35 | 34 | ||||||
Series 2004-95, Class AK, 5.500%, 01/25/2025 | 991 | 985 | ||||||
Series 2005-121, Class DY, 5.500%, 01/25/2026 | 1,793 | 1,783 | ||||||
Series 2011-40, Class KA, 3.500%, 03/25/2026 | 26,243 | 25,727 | ||||||
Series 2011-44, Class EB, 3.000%, 05/25/2026 | 6,958 | 6,808 | ||||||
Series 2011-61, Class B, 3.000%, 07/25/2026 | 13,409 | 13,103 | ||||||
Series 2011-80, Class KB, 3.500%, 08/25/2026 | 10,728 | 10,541 | ||||||
Series 2012-47, Class HA, 1.500%, 05/25/2027 | 18,100 | 17,359 | ||||||
Series 2013-5, Class DB, 2.000%, 02/25/2028 | 45,833 | 43,663 | ||||||
Series 2015-96, Class EA, 3.000%, 12/25/2026 | 116,424 | 112,289 | ||||||
253,080 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac | ||||||||
Series 1994-1730, Class Z, 7.000%, 05/15/2024 | 64 | 64 | ||||||
Series 1994-1744, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 2.09%, 08/15/2024(a) | 714 | 715 | ||||||
Series 1996-1810, Class D, 6.000%, 02/15/2026 | 6,299 | 6,212 | ||||||
Series 1996-1885, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 09/15/2026(a) | 1,946 | 1,942 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2001-2332, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 01/15/2028(a) | $ | 41,471 | $ | 41,336 | ||||
Series 2005-3005, Class ED, 5.000%, 07/15/2025 | 9,184 | 9,119 | ||||||
Series 2006-3104, Class DH, 5.000%, 01/15/2026 | 7,316 | 7,256 | ||||||
Series 2009-3575, Class EB, 4.000%, 09/15/2024 | 538 | 536 | ||||||
Series 2010-3661, Class B, 4.000%, 04/15/2025 | 2,038 | 2,024 | ||||||
Series 2010-3710, Class MG, 4.000%, 08/15/2025(b) | 10,146 | 10,030 | ||||||
Series 2011-3829, Class BE, 3.500%, 03/15/2026 | 4,820 | 4,739 | ||||||
Series 2012-4003, Class BG, 2.000%, 10/15/2026 | 2,904 | 2,889 | ||||||
Series 2013-4177, Class NB, 1.500%, 03/15/2028 | 10,848 | 10,212 | ||||||
97,074 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae | ||||||||
Series 2010-101, Class GU, 4.000%, 08/20/2025(b) | 3,989 | 3,938 | ||||||
Series 2013-53, Class KN, 1.500%, 08/20/2025 | 3,593 | 3,518 | ||||||
7,456 | ||||||||
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||
(Cost $370,191) | 357,610 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.04%) | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates | ||||||||
Series 2015-KF07, Class A, 30D US SOFR + 0.40%, 02/25/2025(a) | 8,697 | 8,688 | ||||||
Series 2017-K069, Class A1, 2.892%, 06/25/2027 | 12,322 | 12,238 | ||||||
Series 2017-K728, Class A2, 3.064%, 08/25/2024(a) | 98,576 | 97,778 | ||||||
Series 2017-KL1P, Class A1P, 2.544%, 10/25/2025 | 94,429 | 92,195 | ||||||
210,899 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $212,311) | 210,899 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.86%) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
18 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Fannie Mae Pool | ||||||||
Series 2011-, 3.500%, 12/01/2026 | $ | 103,808 | $ | 101,209 | ||||
Series 2011-MA0717, 3.500%, 04/01/2026 | 103,029 | 100,705 | ||||||
Series 2012-AM1076, 2.920%, 10/01/2024 | 217,898 | 214,787 | ||||||
Series 2014-AM7158, 3.150%, 11/01/2024 | 175,000 | 172,320 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM9288, 2.930%, 07/01/2025 | 3,653,497 | 3,541,025 | ||||||
Series 2016-AL9448, 2.935%, 07/01/2026(a) | 180,297 | 171,231 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN1413, 2.490%, 05/01/2026 | 136,550 | 129,174 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN2079, 2.910%, 07/01/2026 | 34,256 | 32,444 | ||||||
Series 2021-, 1.580%, 12/01/2028 | 110,000 | 94,298 | ||||||
4,557,193 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | ||||||||
Series 2011-, 3.500%, 02/01/2026 | 126,752 | 124,062 | ||||||
Series 2012-T40090, 3.000%, 05/01/2027 | 39,275 | 37,979 | ||||||
162,041 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Pool | ||||||||
Series 2018-, 3.500%, 04/01/2028 | 92,626 | 89,600 | ||||||
Ginnie Mae I Pool | ||||||||
Series 2010-745222, 4.500%, 07/15/2025 | 26,368 | 26,141 | ||||||
Series 2013-AF1057, 2.000%, 07/15/2028 | 54,298 | 51,031 | ||||||
77,172 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae II Pool | ||||||||
Series 2010-4898, 3.000%, 12/20/2025 | 19,057 | 18,577 | ||||||
Series 2011-4954, 3.000%, 02/20/2026 | 17,706 | 17,254 | ||||||
35,831 | ||||||||
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $5,028,126) | 4,921,837 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (72.34%) | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense (4.08%) | ||||||||
BAE Systems PLC | ||||||||
5.00%, 03/26/2027(c) | 4,500,000 | 4,436,253 | ||||||
BOEING CO BA 6.259 05/01/27 | ||||||||
6.26%, 05/01/2027(c) | 5,750,000 | 5,770,478 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Boeing Co. | ||||||||
2.20%, 02/04/2026 | $ | 5,000,000 | $ | 4,665,710 | ||||
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||
5.40%, 01/15/2027 | 6,500,000 | 6,489,547 | ||||||
RTX Corp. | ||||||||
5.75%, 11/08/2026 | 2,000,000 | 2,014,909 | ||||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | 23,376,897 | |||||||
Auto Parts Manufacturing (0.17%) | ||||||||
Aptiv PLC / Aptiv Corp. | ||||||||
2.40%, 02/18/2025 | 1,000,000 | 973,047 | ||||||
Automobiles Manufacturing (5.99%) | ||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | ||||||||
3.38%, 11/13/2025 | 6,465,000 | 6,208,446 | ||||||
6.80%, 11/07/2028 | 1,000,000 | 1,022,694 | ||||||
6.95%, 03/06/2026 | 3,750,000 | 3,801,981 | ||||||
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | ||||||||
5.40%, 05/08/2027 | 1,500,000 | 1,489,856 | ||||||
6.05%, 10/10/2025 | 7,000,000 | 7,018,235 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.30%, 04/07/2025(a)(d) | 2,000,000 | 2,017,836 | ||||||
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC | ||||||||
6.95%, 09/15/2026(c) | 3,350,000 | 3,410,212 | ||||||
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | ||||||||
5.40%, 03/20/2026(c) | 4,400,000 | 4,372,286 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.95%, 06/07/2024(a)(c) | 5,000,000 | 5,003,478 | ||||||
Total Automobiles Manufacturing | 34,345,024 | |||||||
Banks (10.59%) | ||||||||
Bank of Ireland Group PLC | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 2.65%, 09/16/2026(a)(c) | 4,000,000 | 4,010,841 | ||||||
Bank of New York Mellon | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.80%, 11/21/2025(a) | 5,000,000 | 4,986,355 | ||||||
Citibank NA | ||||||||
5.44%, 04/30/2026 | 3,000,000 | 2,996,260 | ||||||
Citizens Bank NA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(a) | 4,810,000 | 4,788,006 | ||||||
Danske Bank A/S | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 2.10%, 01/09/2026(a)(c) | 8,535,000 | 8,547,348 | ||||||
Discover Bank | ||||||||
2.45%, 09/12/2024 | 3,029,000 | 2,991,707 | ||||||
Fifth Third Bank NA | ||||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.23%, 10/27/2025(a)(d) | 2,000,000 | 1,997,010 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.78%, 03/18/2027(a) | 6,000,000 | 5,962,705 | ||||||
KeyCorp | ||||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.25%, 05/23/2025(a)(d) | 1,000,000 | 994,024 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Bank NA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.08%, 01/14/2028(a) | 3,500,000 | 3,448,402 | ||||||
NatWest Markets PLC | ||||||||
0.80%, 08/12/2024(c) | 1,000,000 | 986,422 | ||||||
Synovus Financial Corp. | ||||||||
5.20%, 08/11/2025 | 3,450,000 | 3,384,293 | ||||||
Truist Bank | ||||||||
3.30%, 05/15/2026 | 3,500,000 | 3,337,982 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
19 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Truist Financial Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.40%, 06/09/2025(a) | $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 1,996,338 | ||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/19/2025(a) | 401,000 | 399,859 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 04/22/2028(a) | 5,000,000 | 5,004,361 | ||||||
Wells Fargo Bank NA | ||||||||
4.81%, 01/15/2026 | 5,000,000 | 4,945,872 | ||||||
Total Banks | 60,777,785 | |||||||
Biotechnology (1.09%) | ||||||||
Amgen, Inc. | ||||||||
5.15%, 03/02/2028 | 3,300,000 | 3,271,518 | ||||||
5.51%, 03/02/2026 | 3,000,000 | 2,992,451 | ||||||
Total Biotechnology | 6,263,969 | |||||||
Cable & Satellite (0.17%) | ||||||||
Cox Communications, Inc. | ||||||||
5.45%, 09/15/2028(c) | 1,000,000 | 994,970 | ||||||
Casinos & Gaming (0.50%) | ||||||||
MGM Resorts International | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/01/2025 | 2,843,000 | 2,841,596 | ||||||
Chemicals (2.74%) | ||||||||
Avient Corp. | ||||||||
5.75%, 05/15/2025(c) | 2,921,000 | 2,909,202 | ||||||
EIDP, Inc. | ||||||||
4.50%, 05/15/2026 | 5,000,000 | 4,909,151 | ||||||
LG Chem, Ltd. | ||||||||
4.38%, 07/14/2025(c) | 1,500,000 | 1,473,309 | ||||||
Sherwin-Williams Co. | ||||||||
4.05%, 08/08/2024 | 3,000,000 | 2,986,241 | ||||||
4.25%, 08/08/2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,949,490 | ||||||
Westlake Corp. | ||||||||
0.88%, 08/15/2024 | 500,000 | 492,980 | ||||||
Total Chemicals | 15,720,373 | |||||||
Commercial Finance (1.12%) | ||||||||
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | ||||||||
6.50%, 07/15/2025 | 3,400,000 | 3,425,128 | ||||||
Penske Truck Leasing Co. Lp / PTL Finance Corp. | ||||||||
5.75%, 05/24/2026(c) | 3,000,000 | 3,001,773 | ||||||
Total Commercial Finance | 6,426,901 | |||||||
Consumer Finance (2.77%) | ||||||||
American Express Co. | ||||||||
2.25%, 03/04/2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,917,976 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.75%, 04/23/2027(a) | 5,000,000 | 5,003,123 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.28%, 07/27/2029(a)(d) | 3,000,000 | 2,978,363 | ||||||
Fiserv, Inc. | ||||||||
5.38%, 08/21/2028 | 5,000,000 | 4,969,378 | ||||||
Total Consumer Finance | 15,868,840 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Consumer Products (0.68%) | ||||||||
Haleon UK Capital PLC | ||||||||
3.13%, 03/24/2025 | $ | 4,000,000 | $ | 3,905,691 | ||||
Design, Manufacturing & Distribution (0.52%) | ||||||||
TD SYNNEX Corp. | ||||||||
1.25%, 08/09/2024 | 3,000,000 | 2,959,753 | ||||||
Diversified Banks (4.90%) | ||||||||
Banco Santander SA | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 0.45%, 06/30/2024(a) | 1,000,000 | 999,851 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.29%, 01/20/2027(a) | 4,000,000 | 3,959,170 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.63%, 04/25/2029(a) | 5,500,000 | 5,416,557 | ||||||
Citigroup, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.67%, 05/01/2025(a) | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | ||||||||
Series FRN | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.58%, 06/23/2025(a) | 2,000,000 | 2,001,628 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 12/15/2025(a) | 3,875,000 | 3,865,564 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.19%, 01/23/2028(a) | 3,000,000 | 2,958,247 | ||||||
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 1.70%, 07/18/2025(a) | 3,000,000 | 2,991,653 | ||||||
Toronto-Dominion Bank | ||||||||
Series GMTN | ||||||||
4.98%, 04/05/2027 | 3,000,000 | 2,963,091 | ||||||
Total Diversified Banks | 28,155,761 | |||||||
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (1.06%) | ||||||||
Carrier Global Corp. | ||||||||
5.80%, 11/30/2025 | 3,000,000 | 3,006,583 | ||||||
Vontier Corp. | ||||||||
1.80%, 04/01/2026 | 3,350,000 | 3,101,561 | ||||||
Total Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 6,108,144 | |||||||
Entertainment Content (1.14%) | ||||||||
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||
6.41%, 03/15/2026 | 6,500,000 | 6,501,859 | ||||||
Entertainment Resources (0.35%) | ||||||||
Vail Resorts, Inc. | ||||||||
6.25%, 05/15/2025(c) | 2,000,000 | 2,002,562 | ||||||
Exploration & Production (1.09%) | ||||||||
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | ||||||||
5.20%, 04/18/2027 | 1,000,000 | 992,939 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||
8.50%, 07/15/2027 | 4,900,000 | 5,240,966 | ||||||
Total Exploration & Production | 6,233,905 | |||||||
Financial Services (8.85%) | ||||||||
Charles Schwab Corp. | ||||||||
5.88%, 08/24/2026 | 5,000,000 | 5,048,296 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.05%, 03/03/2027(a)(d) | 2,471,000 | 2,492,886 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.08%, 08/10/2026(a) | 7,000,000 | 6,997,656 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
20 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Lseg US Fin Corp. | ||||||||
4.88%, 03/28/2027(c) | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | 2,462,426 | ||||
Morgan Stanley | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.53%, 05/30/2025(a) | 3,000,000 | 2,986,012 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.30%, 01/28/2027(a) | 2,000,000 | 1,980,771 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.59%, 04/20/2029(a) | 3,000,000 | 2,951,815 | ||||||
Nasdaq, Inc. | ||||||||
5.65%, 06/28/2025 | 500,000 | 499,500 | ||||||
National Securities Clearing Corp. | ||||||||
5.05%, 11/21/2024(c) | 7,000,000 | 6,978,686 | ||||||
State Street Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.35%, 11/04/2026(a) | 3,250,000 | 3,254,076 | ||||||
UBS Group AG | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 1.60%, 08/05/2025(a)(c) | 5,000,000 | 4,977,875 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 1.60%, 12/22/2027(a)(c) | 7,000,000 | 7,088,103 | ||||||
USAA Capital Corp. | ||||||||
3.38%, 05/01/2025(c) | 3,000,000 | 2,941,901 | ||||||
Total Financial Services | 50,660,003 | |||||||
Food & Beverage (2.41%) | ||||||||
Campbell Soup Co. | ||||||||
5.20%, 03/19/2027 | 3,000,000 | 2,981,578 | ||||||
5.30%, 03/20/2026 | 1,000,000 | 996,060 | ||||||
Constellation Brands, Inc. | ||||||||
3.60%, 05/09/2024 | 3,000,000 | 2,998,433 | ||||||
Hormel Foods Corp. | ||||||||
4.80%, 03/30/2027 | 3,000,000 | 2,966,723 | ||||||
JDE Peet's NV | ||||||||
0.80%, 09/24/2024(c) | 1,000,000 | 977,685 | ||||||
Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV | ||||||||
4.25%, 09/15/2025(c) | 3,000,000 | 2,943,057 | ||||||
Total Food & Beverage | 13,863,536 | |||||||
Health Care Facilities & Services (1.85%) | ||||||||
Cardinal Health, Inc. | ||||||||
5.13%, 02/15/2029 | 3,000,000 | 2,953,670 | ||||||
HCA, Inc. | ||||||||
5.20%, 06/01/2028 | 2,000,000 | 1,965,916 | ||||||
5.38%, 02/01/2025 | 5,700,000 | 5,675,452 | ||||||
Total Health Care Facilities & Services | 10,595,038 | |||||||
Industrial Other (1.92%) | ||||||||
Element Fleet Management Corp. | ||||||||
6.27%, 06/26/2026(c) | 5,800,000 | 5,833,830 | ||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. | ||||||||
4.85%, 11/01/2024 | 2,000,000 | 1,992,559 | ||||||
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | ||||||||
3.65%, 06/15/2024 | 1,000,000 | 996,875 | ||||||
Quanta Services, Inc. | ||||||||
0.95%, 10/01/2024 | 2,250,000 | 2,203,645 | ||||||
Total Industrial Other | 11,026,909 | |||||||
Leisure Products Manufacturing (0.61%) | ||||||||
Brunswick Corp. | ||||||||
0.85%, 08/18/2024 | 2,000,000 | 1,968,584 | ||||||
Polaris, Inc. | ||||||||
6.95%, 03/15/2029 | 1,492,000 | 1,555,760 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Total Leisure Products Manufacturing | 3,524,344 | |||||||
Life Insurance (0.17%) | ||||||||
Security Benefit Global Funding | ||||||||
1.25%, 05/17/2024(c) | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 998,025 | ||||
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (3.42%) | ||||||||
Alcon Finance Corp. | ||||||||
2.75%, 09/23/2026(c) | 6,150,000 | 5,763,867 | ||||||
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||
5.55%, 11/15/2024 | 2,000,000 | 1,997,087 | ||||||
5.60%, 11/15/2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,996,037 | ||||||
Solventum Corp. | ||||||||
5.40%, 03/01/2029(c) | 2,000,000 | 1,962,601 | ||||||
5.45%, 02/25/2027(c) | 5,000,000 | 4,958,504 | ||||||
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||
1.45%, 11/22/2024 | 2,000,000 | 1,952,987 | ||||||
Total Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing | 19,631,083 | |||||||
Metals & Mining (1.13%) | ||||||||
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 12/15/2026 | 6,592,000 | 6,488,261 | ||||||
Pharmaceuticals (1.38%) | ||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. | ||||||||
4.80%, 03/15/2027 | 5,000,000 | 4,940,962 | ||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||||
4.95%, 02/20/2026 | 3,000,000 | 2,980,397 | ||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | 7,921,359 | |||||||
Pipeline (3.08%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
4.35%, 10/15/2024 | 2,771,000 | 2,741,217 | ||||||
Columbia Pipelines Holding Co. LLC | ||||||||
6.04%, 08/15/2028(c) | 1,000,000 | 1,009,399 | ||||||
6.06%, 08/15/2026(c) | 1,500,000 | 1,505,524 | ||||||
EnLink Midstream LLC | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2028(c) | 660,000 | 649,028 | ||||||
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC | ||||||||
2.60%, 10/15/2025(c) | 6,250,000 | 5,952,732 | ||||||
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa | ||||||||
Resources Partners Finance Corp. | ||||||||
6.50%, 07/15/2027 | 5,786,000 | 5,826,404 | ||||||
Total Pipeline | 17,684,304 | |||||||
Power Generation (1.35%) | ||||||||
Vistra Operations Co. LLC | ||||||||
4.88%, 05/13/2024(c) | 7,735,000 | 7,740,974 | ||||||
Real Estate (1.03%) | ||||||||
VICI Properties LP | ||||||||
4.38%, 05/15/2025 | 6,000,000 | 5,906,645 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
21 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Refining & Marketing (0.17%) | ||||||||
HF Sinclair Corp. | ||||||||
6.38%, 04/15/2027(c) | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,000,533 | ||||
Software & Services (0.25%) | ||||||||
VMware LLC | ||||||||
4.65%, 05/15/2027 | 1,500,000 | 1,458,528 | ||||||
Supermarkets & Pharmacies (0.69%) | ||||||||
Albertsons Cos. Inc / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC | ||||||||
6.50%, 02/15/2028(c) | 3,924,000 | 3,924,210 | ||||||
Transportation & Logistics (0.35%) | ||||||||
Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC | ||||||||
5.60%, 08/08/2025(c) | 2,000,000 | 1,995,005 | ||||||
Utilities (3.47%) | ||||||||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | ||||||||
5.70%, 08/15/2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,992,179 | ||||||
Black Hills Corp. | ||||||||
1.04%, 08/23/2024 | 3,000,000 | 2,954,519 | ||||||
Duke Energy Corp. | ||||||||
5.00%, 12/08/2025 | 6,000,000 | 5,949,161 | ||||||
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||
6.05%, 03/01/2025 | 3,000,000 | 3,006,465 | ||||||
Sempra | ||||||||
5.40%, 08/01/2026 | 2,000,000 | 1,989,259 | ||||||
Southern Co. | ||||||||
4.48%, 08/01/2024(b) | 3,000,000 | 2,988,486 | ||||||
Total Utilities | 19,880,069 | |||||||
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (0.40%) | ||||||||
GFL Environmental, Inc. | ||||||||
5.13%, 12/15/2026(c) | 2,340,000 | 2,281,215 | ||||||
Wireless Telecommunications Services (0.85%) | ||||||||
T-Mobile USA, Inc. | ||||||||
4.80%, 07/15/2028 | 5,000,000 | 4,874,148 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $417,540,285) | 414,911,266 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
GOVERNMENT BONDS (25.82%) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds (25.82%) | ||||||||
United States Treasury Notes | ||||||||
4.13%, 03/31/2029 | $ | 2,914,000 | $ | 2,838,418 | ||||
4.25%, 01/31/2026 | 8,500,000 | 8,381,133 | ||||||
4.25%, 03/15/2027 | 28,484,000 | 28,006,671 | ||||||
4.25%, 02/28/2029 | 14,611,000 | 14,315,926 | ||||||
4.50%, 03/31/2026 | 14,938,000 | 14,789,203 | ||||||
4.50%, 04/15/2027 | 13,970,000 | 13,829,209 | ||||||
4.63%, 02/28/2026 | 25,177,000 | 24,985,222 | ||||||
4.63%, 03/15/2026 | 17,941,000 | 17,801,186 | ||||||
5.00%, 10/31/2025 | 23,209,000 | 23,158,230 | ||||||
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds | 148,105,198 | |||||||
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $149,322,194) | 148,105,198 |
7-Day Yield | Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.10%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (0.10%) | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio | 5.23 | % | 545,959 | 545,959 | ||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $545,959) | 545,959 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.48%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $574,522,714) | $ | 570,559,902 | ||||||||||
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.52%) | 2,964,715 | |||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 573,524,617 |
Investment Abbreviations:
SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFRINDX - Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index
TI – Treasury Index
Reference Rates:
1M US SOFR- 1 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.32%
30D US SOFR - 30 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.33%
1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.34%
1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 5.25%
(a) | Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2024 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
22 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
(b) | Step bond. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect as of April 30, 2024. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2024, the aggregate market value of those securities was $120,864,314, representing 21.07% of net assets. |
(d) | The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
23 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
BANK LOANS (2.31%) | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense (0.51%) | ||||||||
TransDigm, Inc. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 3.25%, 02/28/2031(a) | $ | 14,250,000 | $ | 14,349,679 | ||||
Casinos & Gaming (0.26%) | ||||||||
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 02/06/2031(a) | 7,450,000 | 7,469,556 | ||||||
Consumer Finance (0.53%) | ||||||||
Boost Newco Borrower LLC | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 3.00%, 01/31/2031(a) | 15,240,000 | 15,311,475 | ||||||
Financial Services (0.08%) | ||||||||
Jane Street Group LLC | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 01/26/2028(a) | 2,296,000 | 2,300,569 | ||||||
Industrials (0.52%) | ||||||||
Chart Industries, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 3.25%, 03/18/2030(a) | 7,300,000 | 7,334,237 | ||||||
GFL Environmental, Inc. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 2.50%, 05/28/2027(a) | 7,295,045 | 7,338,341 | ||||||
Total Industrials | 14,672,578 | |||||||
Pipeline (0.33%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 11/22/2030(a) | 9,294,000 | 9,338,193 | ||||||
Travel & Lodging (0.08%) | ||||||||
Carnival Corp. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 08/09/2027(a) | 2,129,200 | 2,142,838 | ||||||
TOTAL BANK LOANS | ||||||||
(Cost $65,474,753) | 65,584,888 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (9.40%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae | ||||||||
Series 1997-76, Class FO, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 09/17/2027(a) | $ | 7,207 | $ | 7,086 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 1999-58, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 11/18/2029(a) | $ | 25,358 | $ | 25,189 | ||||
Series 2000-40, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 07/25/2030(a) | 10,732 | 10,703 | ||||||
Series 2000-45, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 12/25/2030(a) | 9,279 | 9,223 | ||||||
Series 2001-27, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 06/25/2031(a) | 6,210 | 6,109 | ||||||
Series 2001-29, Class Z, 6.500%, 07/25/2031 | 44,617 | 44,814 | ||||||
Series 2001-51, Class OD, 6.500%, 10/25/2031 | 439 | 438 | ||||||
Series 2001-52, Class XZ, 6.500%, 10/25/2031 | 17,174 | 17,422 | ||||||
Series 2001-59, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 11/25/2031(a) | 74,232 | 74,123 | ||||||
Series 2001-60, Class OF, 30D US SOFR + 1.06%, 10/25/2031(a) | 120,252 | 121,400 | ||||||
Series 2001-63, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 12/18/2031(a) | 8,044 | 8,042 | ||||||
Series 2001-63, Class TC, 6.000%, 12/25/2031 | 15,081 | 15,153 | ||||||
Series 2001-68, Class PH, 6.000%, 12/25/2031 | 12,376 | 12,439 | ||||||
Series 2001-71, Class FS, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 11/25/2031(a) | 43,844 | 43,783 | ||||||
Series 2001-71, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.76%, 11/25/2031(a) | 53,612 | 53,609 | ||||||
Series 2001-81, Class GE, 6.000%, 01/25/2032 | 10,370 | 10,434 | ||||||
Series 2002-11, Class JF, 30D US SOFR + 0.84%, 03/25/2032(a) | 33,091 | 33,160 | ||||||
Series 2002-12, Class FH, 30D US SOFR + 1.16%, 01/25/2032(a) | 36,795 | 37,068 | ||||||
Series 2002-13, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 1.01%, 03/25/2032(a) | 32,135 | 32,259 | ||||||
Series 2002-16, Class TM, 7.000%, 04/25/2032 | 9,120 | 9,269 | ||||||
Series 2002-17, Class JF, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 04/25/2032(a) | 19,344 | 19,530 | ||||||
Series 2002-18, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 0.91%, 02/25/2032(a) | 34,683 | 34,759 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
24 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2002-23, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.01%, 04/25/2032(a) | $ | 28,152 | $ | 28,395 | ||||
Series 2002-34, Class EO, –%, 05/18/2032(b) | 22,001 | 20,663 | ||||||
Series 2002-36, Class FS, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 06/25/2032(a) | 9,093 | 9,082 | ||||||
Series 2002-44, Class FJ, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 04/25/2032(a) | 50,209 | 50,603 | ||||||
Series 2002-47, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 11/25/2031(a) | 10,358 | 10,319 | ||||||
Series 2002-48, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 07/25/2032(a) | 31,546 | 31,794 | ||||||
Series 2002-49, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 11/18/2031(a) | 29,222 | 29,440 | ||||||
Series 2002-60, Class FV, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 04/25/2032(a) | 71,803 | 72,493 | ||||||
Series 2002-63, Class EZ, 6.000%, 10/25/2032 | 5,757 | 5,776 | ||||||
Series 2002-64, Class PG, 5.500%, 10/25/2032 | 41,216 | 41,141 | ||||||
Series 2002-68, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 10/25/2032(a) | 13,898 | 14,033 | ||||||
Series 2002-7, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.86%, 01/25/2032(a) | 42,545 | 42,658 | ||||||
Series 2002-71, Class AQ, 4.000%, 11/25/2032 | 28,073 | 26,933 | ||||||
Series 2002-8, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.86%, 03/18/2032(a) | 20,654 | 20,745 | ||||||
Series 2002-80, Class CZ, 4.500%, 09/25/2032 | 105,064 | 95,276 | ||||||
Series 2002-9, Class FW, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 03/25/2032(a) | 10,506 | 10,354 | ||||||
Series 2002-91, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 01/25/2033(a) | 15,149 | 15,099 | ||||||
Series 2003-107, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 11/25/2033(a) | 9,971 | 9,939 | ||||||
Series 2003-110, Class CK, 3.000%, 11/25/2033 | 16,594 | 15,695 | ||||||
Series 2003-116, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 11/25/2033(a) | 20,261 | 20,158 | ||||||
Series 2003-119, Class ZP, 4.000%, 12/25/2033 | 48,131 | 44,518 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2003-119, Class FH, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 12/25/2033(a) | $ | 29,460 | $ | 29,362 | ||||
Series 2003-128, Class MF, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 01/25/2034(a) | 41,038 | 41,043 | ||||||
Series 2003-131, Class CH, 5.500%, 01/25/2034 | 62,746 | 62,790 | ||||||
Series 2003-134, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 12/25/2032(a) | 23,244 | 23,247 | ||||||
Series 2003-14, Class AP, 4.000%, 03/25/2033 | 37,005 | 36,365 | ||||||
Series 2003-14, Class AN, 3.500%, 03/25/2033 | 24,670 | 24,197 | ||||||
Series 2003-19, Class MB, 4.000%, 05/25/2031 | 26,603 | 25,104 | ||||||
Series 2003-21, Class OG, 4.000%, 01/25/2033 | 15,624 | 15,117 | ||||||
Series 2003-22, Class BZ, 6.000%, 04/25/2033 | 20,634 | 20,720 | ||||||
Series 2003-27, Class EK, 5.000%, 04/25/2033 | 22,169 | 21,830 | ||||||
Series 2003-30, Class JQ, 5.500%, 04/25/2033 | 20,725 | 20,550 | ||||||
Series 2003-32, Class UJ, 5.500%, 05/25/2033 | 35,603 | 35,419 | ||||||
Series 2003-41, Class OB, 4.000%, 05/25/2033 | 100,571 | 92,784 | ||||||
Series 2003-41, Class OZ, 3.750%, 05/25/2033 | 170,128 | 149,929 | ||||||
Series 2003-42, Class JH, 5.500%, 05/25/2033 | 52,063 | 51,627 | ||||||
Series 2003-46, Class PJ, 5.500%, 06/25/2033 | 27,344 | 27,341 | ||||||
Series 2003-47, Class PE, 5.750%, 06/25/2033 | 37,308 | 37,357 | ||||||
Series 2003-64, Class JK, 3.500%, 07/25/2033 | 43,561 | 41,125 | ||||||
Series 2003-64, Class ZC, 5.000%, 07/25/2033 | 22,307 | 21,951 | ||||||
Series 2003-71, Class HD, 5.500%, 08/25/2033 | 93,772 | 93,342 | ||||||
Series 2003-76, Class EZ, 5.000%, 08/25/2033 | 112,969 | 111,159 | ||||||
Series 2003-94, Class CE, 5.000%, 10/25/2033 | 4,678 | 4,591 | ||||||
Series 2004-10, Class ZB, 6.000%, 02/25/2034 | 158,187 | 159,162 | ||||||
Series 2004-101, Class TB, 5.500%, 01/25/2035 | 98,597 | 98,560 | ||||||
Series 2004-14, Class QB, 5.250%, 03/25/2034 | 129,763 | 128,065 | ||||||
Series 2004-17, Class BA, 6.000%, 04/25/2034 | 118,388 | 120,314 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
25 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2004-17, Class DZ, 5.500%, 04/25/2034 | $ | 12,243 | $ | 12,051 | ||||
Series 2004-26, Class CG, 4.500%, 08/25/2033 | 247 | 246 | ||||||
Series 2004-36, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/25/2034(a) | 20,070 | 19,967 | ||||||
Series 2004-36, Class CB, 5.000%, 05/25/2034 | 74,075 | 72,936 | ||||||
Series 2004-53, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 07/25/2034(a) | 158,695 | 157,843 | ||||||
Series 2004-54, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 07/25/2034(a) | 104,260 | 103,960 | ||||||
Series 2004-60, Class AC, 5.500%, 04/25/2034 | 80,870 | 79,617 | ||||||
Series 2004-68, Class LC, 5.000%, 09/25/2029 | 27,613 | 27,313 | ||||||
Series 2004-77, Class AY, 4.500%, 10/25/2034 | 13,830 | 13,400 | ||||||
Series 2004-82, Class HK, 5.500%, 11/25/2034 | 38,591 | 38,632 | ||||||
Series 2004-92, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 05/25/2034(a) | 57,692 | 57,659 | ||||||
Series 2004-92, Class TB, 5.500%, 12/25/2034 | 64,940 | 65,047 | ||||||
Series 2005-110, Class MP, 5.500%, 12/25/2035 | 12,960 | 12,902 | ||||||
Series 2005-120, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.63%, 01/25/2036(a) | 16,753 | 16,598 | ||||||
Series 2005-122, Class PY, 6.000%, 01/25/2036 | 250,955 | 252,240 | ||||||
Series 2005-17, Class EX, 5.250%, 03/25/2035 | 25,000 | 24,230 | ||||||
Series 2005-17, Class EZ, 4.500%, 03/25/2035 | 165,568 | 158,653 | ||||||
Series 2005-29, Class ZA, 5.500%, 04/25/2035 | 942,689 | 941,542 | ||||||
Series 2005-3, Class CH, 5.250%, 02/25/2035 | 66,076 | 65,701 | ||||||
Series 2005-35, Class DZ, 5.000%, 04/25/2035 | 109,347 | 107,591 | ||||||
Series 2005-48, Class TD, 5.500%, 06/25/2035 | 104,788 | 105,059 | ||||||
Series 2005-52, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 1.91%, 05/25/2035(a) | 89,025 | 91,633 | ||||||
Series 2005-62, Class GZ, 5.750%, 07/25/2035 | 332,879 | 335,092 | ||||||
Series 2005-64, Class PL, 5.500%, 07/25/2035 | 52,834 | 52,683 | ||||||
Series 2005-68, Class BE, 5.250%, 08/25/2035 | 59,822 | 59,267 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2005-68, Class PG, 5.500%, 08/25/2035 | $ | 22,126 | $ | 22,071 | ||||
Series 2005-68, Class CZ, 5.500%, 08/25/2035 | 248,806 | 247,404 | ||||||
Series 2005-69, Class GZ, 4.500%, 08/25/2035 | 14,747 | 14,091 | ||||||
Series 2005-7, Class MZ, 4.750%, 02/25/2035 | 23,054 | 22,270 | ||||||
Series 2005-70, Class KP, 5.000%, 06/25/2035 | 44,521 | 43,804 | ||||||
Series 2005-70, Class NA, 5.500%, 08/25/2035 | 9,537 | 9,517 | ||||||
Series 2005-72, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.36%, 08/25/2035(a) | 9,240 | 9,148 | ||||||
Series 2005-79, Class DB, 5.500%, 09/25/2035 | 66,101 | 65,777 | ||||||
Series 2005-84, Class XM, 5.750%, 10/25/2035 | 47,513 | 47,391 | ||||||
Series 2005-89, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 10/25/2035(a) | 16,899 | 16,726 | ||||||
Series 2005-99, Class AC, 5.500%, 12/25/2035 | 541,000 | 533,253 | ||||||
Series 2005-99, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 11/25/2035(a) | 12,893 | 12,860 | ||||||
Series 2005-99, Class ZA, 5.500%, 12/25/2035 | 123,626 | 121,701 | ||||||
Series 2006-112, Class QC, 5.500%, 11/25/2036 | 17,160 | 17,195 | ||||||
Series 2006-114, Class HE, 5.500%, 12/25/2036 | 76,693 | 76,778 | ||||||
Series 2006-115, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 0.47%, 12/25/2036(a) | 13,281 | 13,096 | ||||||
Series 2006-16, Class HZ, 5.500%, 03/25/2036 | 206,964 | 207,572 | ||||||
Series 2006-39, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/25/2036(a) | 12,775 | 12,650 | ||||||
Series 2006-46, Class UD, 5.500%, 06/25/2036 | 33,000 | 32,098 | ||||||
Series 2006-48, Class TF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 06/25/2036(a) | 33,238 | 32,833 | ||||||
Series 2006-48, Class DZ, 6.000%, 06/25/2036 | 172,480 | 170,630 | ||||||
Series 2006-56, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 07/25/2036(a) | 9,410 | 9,333 | ||||||
Series 2006-62, Class FX, 30D US SOFR + 1.86%, 07/25/2036(a) | 168,153 | 168,162 | ||||||
Series 2006-63, Class QH, 5.500%, 07/25/2036 | 28,107 | 28,171 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
26 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2006-70, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 08/25/2036(a) | $ | 64,360 | $ | 63,620 | ||||
Series 2006-71, Class ZH, 6.000%, 07/25/2036 | 34,463 | 34,834 | ||||||
Series 2006-95, Class FH, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 10/25/2036(a) | 64,577 | 63,886 | ||||||
Series 2007-100, Class YF, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 10/25/2037(a) | 13,309 | 13,205 | ||||||
Series 2007-109, Class GF, 30D US SOFR + 0.79%, 12/25/2037(a) | 39,959 | 39,819 | ||||||
Series 2007-111, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 12/25/2037(a) | 27,017 | 26,953 | ||||||
Series 2007-117, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 01/25/2038(a) | 160,698 | 160,487 | ||||||
Series 2007-12, Class BZ, 6.000%, 03/25/2037 | 467,509 | 451,973 | ||||||
Series 2007-12, Class ZA, 6.000%, 03/25/2037 | 169,497 | 160,074 | ||||||
Series 2007-14, Class GZ, 5.500%, 03/25/2037 | 142,262 | 138,428 | ||||||
Series 2007-18, Class MZ, 6.000%, 03/25/2037 | 125,372 | 127,192 | ||||||
Series 2007-22, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.53%, 03/25/2037(a) | 68,332 | 66,899 | ||||||
Series 2007-26, Class ZB, 5.500%, 04/25/2037 | 233,717 | 226,879 | ||||||
Series 2007-30, Class MB, 4.250%, 04/25/2037 | 52,323 | 50,629 | ||||||
Series 2007-33, Class HE, 5.500%, 04/25/2037 | 33,703 | 33,659 | ||||||
Series 2007-34, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.50%, 04/25/2037(a) | 20,282 | 19,979 | ||||||
Series 2007-41, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/25/2037(a) | 6,889 | 6,788 | ||||||
Series 2007-51, Class CP, 5.500%, 06/25/2037 | 23,788 | 23,387 | ||||||
Series 2007-51, Class PB, 5.500%, 06/25/2037 | 25,884 | 24,899 | ||||||
Series 2007-55, Class PH, 6.000%, 06/25/2047 | 257,765 | 261,818 | ||||||
Series 2007-57, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.34%, 06/25/2037(a) | 18,390 | 18,153 | ||||||
Series 2007-6, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.53%, 02/25/2037(a) | 35,768 | 35,206 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2007-63, Class VZ, 5.500%, 07/25/2037 | $ | 176,693 | $ | 172,013 | ||||
Series 2007-63, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 07/25/2037(a) | 17,871 | 17,583 | ||||||
Series 2007-65, Class ZE, 5.500%, 07/25/2037 | 564,274 | 547,518 | ||||||
Series 2007-65, Class KF, 30D US SOFR + 0.49%, 07/25/2037(a) | 50,557 | 49,794 | ||||||
Series 2007-70, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 07/25/2037(a) | 21,540 | 21,224 | ||||||
Series 2007-77, Class JE, 6.000%, 08/25/2037 | 285,786 | 285,816 | ||||||
Series 2007-85, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.65%, 09/25/2037(a) | 28,511 | 28,282 | ||||||
Series 2007-85, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.65%, 09/25/2037(a) | 91,083 | 90,660 | ||||||
Series 2007-86, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 09/25/2037(a) | 25,289 | 25,084 | ||||||
Series 2007-9, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 03/25/2037(a) | 19,556 | 19,237 | ||||||
Series 2008-18, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.01%, 03/25/2038(a) | 148,131 | 148,982 | ||||||
Series 2008-24, Class WD, 5.500%, 02/25/2038 | 153,997 | 150,896 | ||||||
Series 2008-25, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 1.06%, 04/25/2038(a) | 36,058 | 36,385 | ||||||
Series 2008-27, Class B, 5.500%, 04/25/2038 | 647,383 | 651,239 | ||||||
Series 2008-46, Class LA, 5.500%, 06/25/2038 | 9,532 | 9,252 | ||||||
Series 2008-66, Class FT, 30D US SOFR + 1.06%, 08/25/2038(a) | 20,213 | 20,269 | ||||||
Series 2008-86, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 1.21%, 12/25/2038(a) | 145,316 | 147,304 | ||||||
Series 2009-103, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 11/25/2039(a) | 30,797 | 30,830 | ||||||
Series 2009-104, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.91%, 12/25/2039(a) | 34,350 | 34,446 | ||||||
Series 2009-11, Class MP, 7.000%, 03/25/2049 | 99,474 | 102,938 | ||||||
Series 2009-110, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 0.86%, 01/25/2040(a) | 75,690 | 75,873 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2009-111, Class CY, 5.000%, 03/25/2038 | $ | 133,000 | $ | 128,260 | ||||
Series 2009-12, Class LA, 15.296%, 03/25/2039(a) | 259,856 | 310,199 | ||||||
Series 2009-12, Class LD, 16.800%, 03/25/2039(a) | 354,431 | 473,873 | ||||||
Series 2009-19, Class ZA, 6.500%, 04/25/2039 | 412,939 | 417,473 | ||||||
Series 2009-36, Class MX, 5.000%, 06/25/2039 | 58,000 | 55,560 | ||||||
Series 2009-39, Class Z, 6.000%, 06/25/2039 | 1,766,731 | 1,766,532 | ||||||
Series 2009-42, Class TZ, 4.500%, 03/25/2039 | 226,367 | 210,135 | ||||||
Series 2009-47, Class BN, 4.500%, 07/25/2039 | 30,194 | 29,229 | ||||||
Series 2009-62, Class WA, 5.579%, 08/25/2039(a) | 95,194 | 93,947 | ||||||
Series 2009-68, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 1.36%, 09/25/2039(a) | 44,148 | 44,391 | ||||||
Series 2009-70, Class CO, –%, 01/25/2037(b) | 64,834 | 54,064 | ||||||
Series 2009-70, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.31%, 09/25/2039(a) | 21,185 | 21,147 | ||||||
Series 2009-86, Class OT, –%, 10/25/2037(b) | 27,631 | 22,312 | ||||||
Series 2009-87, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 0.86%, 11/25/2039(a) | 50,736 | 50,871 | ||||||
Series 2009-90, Class UZ, 4.500%, 11/25/2039 | 671,298 | 614,570 | ||||||
Series 2010-1, Class WA, 6.259%, 02/25/2040(a) | 14,102 | 14,100 | ||||||
Series 2010-1, Class EL, 4.500%, 02/25/2040 | 241,228 | 228,774 | ||||||
Series 2010-102, Class B, 4.500%, 07/25/2040 | 217,572 | 206,346 | ||||||
Series 2010-102, Class HA, 4.000%, 09/25/2050 | 57,566 | 52,163 | ||||||
Series 2010-103, Class DZ, 4.500%, 09/25/2040 | 225,399 | 211,765 | ||||||
Series 2010-103, Class PJ, 4.500%, 09/25/2040 | 28,675 | 27,566 | ||||||
Series 2010-111, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.63%, 10/25/2040(a) | 41,806 | 41,330 | ||||||
Series 2010-118, Class LZ, 4.750%, 10/25/2040 | 33,427 | 31,605 | ||||||
Series 2010-122, Class JA, 7.000%, 07/25/2040 | 14,452 | 14,439 | ||||||
Series 2010-123, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.54%, 11/25/2040(a) | 16,266 | 16,124 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2010-123, Class KU, 4.500%, 11/25/2040 | $ | 163,486 | $ | 152,555 | ||||
Series 2010-129, Class PZ, 4.500%, 11/25/2040 | 35,392 | 30,737 | ||||||
Series 2010-130, Class BZ, 4.500%, 11/25/2040 | 1,189,978 | 1,120,293 | ||||||
Series 2010-14, Class FJ, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 03/25/2040(a) | 81,139 | 81,058 | ||||||
Series 2010-141, Class MN, 4.000%, 12/25/2040 | 90,000 | 81,822 | ||||||
Series 2010-141, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.58%, 12/25/2040(a) | 39,799 | 39,262 | ||||||
Series 2010-141, Class AL, 4.000%, 12/25/2040 | 289,074 | 270,738 | ||||||
Series 2010-141, Class LZ, 4.500%, 12/25/2040 | 712,270 | 639,291 | ||||||
Series 2010-142, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.58%, 12/25/2040(a) | 14,110 | 13,907 | ||||||
Series 2010-154, Class JA, 3.000%, 11/25/2040 | 270,864 | 250,054 | ||||||
Series 2010-16, Class PL, 5.000%, 03/25/2040 | 71,000 | 67,954 | ||||||
Series 2010-19, Class PY, 5.000%, 03/25/2040 | 284,227 | 278,679 | ||||||
Series 2010-33, Class KN, 4.500%, 03/25/2040 | 29,501 | 28,875 | ||||||
Series 2010-37, Class CY, 5.000%, 04/25/2040 | 30,670 | 30,198 | ||||||
Series 2010-39, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 0.63%, 06/25/2037(a) | 32,147 | 31,994 | ||||||
Series 2010-45, Class WD, 5.000%, 05/25/2040 | 180,000 | 166,632 | ||||||
Series 2010-54, Class LX, 5.000%, 06/25/2040 | 272,000 | 261,810 | ||||||
Series 2010-57, Class HA, 3.500%, 02/25/2040 | 10,937 | 10,824 | ||||||
Series 2010-58, Class FY, 30D US SOFR + 0.84%, 06/25/2040(a) | 41,583 | 41,473 | ||||||
Series 2010-64, Class DM, 5.000%, 06/25/2040 | 28,167 | 27,685 | ||||||
Series 2010-67, Class BD, 4.500%, 06/25/2040 | 543,744 | 521,916 | ||||||
Series 2010-68, Class WB, 4.500%, 07/25/2040 | 85,000 | 76,571 | ||||||
Series 2010-82, Class WZ, 5.000%, 08/25/2040 | 311,736 | 306,927 | ||||||
Series 2010-9, Class ME, 5.000%, 02/25/2040 | 889,477 | 877,087 | ||||||
Series 2011-114, Class B, 3.500%, 11/25/2041 | 146,826 | 132,939 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
28 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2011-118, Class KL, 3.250%, 07/25/2040 | $ | 87,966 | $ | 83,167 | ||||
Series 2011-121, Class JP, 4.500%, 12/25/2041 | 109,762 | 104,694 | ||||||
Series 2011-128, Class KB, 4.500%, 12/25/2041 | 800,000 | 748,914 | ||||||
Series 2011-130, Class KB, 4.000%, 12/25/2041 | 32,943 | 30,088 | ||||||
Series 2011-132, Class PE, 4.500%, 12/25/2041 | 116,558 | 111,576 | ||||||
Series 2011-145, Class JA, 4.500%, 12/25/2041 | 8,061 | 7,801 | ||||||
Series 2011-148, Class PL, 4.000%, 01/25/2042 | 425,000 | 369,989 | ||||||
Series 2011-15, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.62%, 03/25/2041(a) | 22,060 | 21,846 | ||||||
Series 2011-17, Class PD, 4.000%, 03/25/2041 | 5,723 | 5,394 | ||||||
Series 2011-26, Class PA, 4.500%, 04/25/2041 | 88,038 | 85,244 | ||||||
Series 2011-27, Class ZD, 2.500%, 09/25/2040 | 169,146 | 143,983 | ||||||
Series 2011-3, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.79%, 02/25/2041(a) | 137,383 | 136,480 | ||||||
Series 2011-30, Class ZA, 5.000%, 04/25/2041 | 864,899 | 824,049 | ||||||
Series 2011-43, Class B, 3.500%, 05/25/2031 | 16,816 | 16,052 | ||||||
Series 2011-45, Class ZA, 4.000%, 05/25/2031 | 14,843 | 14,346 | ||||||
Series 2011-47, Class GF, 30D US SOFR + 0.68%, 06/25/2041(a) | 94,826 | 94,421 | ||||||
Series 2011-5, Class PO, –%, 09/25/2040(b) | 8,085 | 5,685 | ||||||
Series 2011-55, Class BZ, 3.500%, 06/25/2041 | 437,738 | 396,775 | ||||||
Series 2011-74, Class UB, 4.000%, 07/25/2040 | 132,711 | 123,819 | ||||||
Series 2011-86, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/25/2040(a) | 21,740 | 21,615 | ||||||
Series 2011-86, Class NF, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 09/25/2041(a) | 84,763 | 84,241 | ||||||
Series 2011-93, Class ST, 4.000%, 09/25/2041 | 17,399 | 16,004 | ||||||
Series 2011-93, Class GA, 4.000%, 04/25/2039 | 17,991 | 17,067 | ||||||
Series 2012-100, Class DB, 3.000%, 09/25/2042 | 951,138 | 825,689 | ||||||
Series 2012-103, Class PY, 3.000%, 09/25/2042 | 180,000 | 144,371 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2012-106, Class QN, 3.500%, 10/25/2042 | $ | 59,113 | $ | 52,727 | ||||
Series 2012-108, Class PL, 3.000%, 10/25/2042 | 541,668 | 467,520 | ||||||
Series 2012-110, Class JB, 2.500%, 10/25/2042 | 204,000 | 143,300 | ||||||
Series 2012-111, Class B, 7.000%, 10/25/2042 | 73,407 | 76,453 | ||||||
Series 2012-112, Class DA, 3.000%, 10/25/2042 | 164,917 | 144,018 | ||||||
Series 2012-115, Class DY, 2.500%, 10/25/2042 | 225,000 | 164,705 | ||||||
Series 2012-120, Class AH, 2.500%, 02/25/2032 | 20,139 | 19,468 | ||||||
Series 2012-125, Class GY, 2.000%, 11/25/2042 | 621,000 | 458,803 | ||||||
Series 2012-126, Class TA, 3.000%, 10/25/2042 | 164,804 | 143,868 | ||||||
Series 2012-128, Class NP, 2.500%, 11/25/2042 | 8,143 | 5,070 | ||||||
Series 2012-129, Class HT, 2.000%, 12/25/2032 | 28,713 | 24,158 | ||||||
Series 2012-13, Class JP, 4.500%, 02/25/2042 | 419,438 | 399,964 | ||||||
Series 2012-131, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 09/25/2042(a) | 39,772 | 38,883 | ||||||
Series 2012-137, Class CF, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 08/25/2041(a) | 10,846 | 10,807 | ||||||
Series 2012-139, Class GB, 2.500%, 12/25/2042 | 210,538 | 132,103 | ||||||
Series 2012-139, Class CY, 2.000%, 12/25/2042 | 235,000 | 164,547 | ||||||
Series 2012-14, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 12/25/2040(a) | 2,819 | 2,815 | ||||||
Series 2012-141, Class PD, 1.750%, 10/25/2041 | 86,076 | 78,081 | ||||||
Series 2012-149, Class ZA, 3.000%, 01/25/2041 | 57,213 | 54,258 | ||||||
Series 2012-149, Class DA, 1.750%, 01/25/2043 | 23,712 | 21,319 | ||||||
Series 2012-149, Class KB, 3.000%, 01/25/2043 | 137,318 | 128,160 | ||||||
Series 2012-151, Class NX, 1.500%, 01/25/2043 | 329,365 | 268,344 | ||||||
Series 2012-151, Class WC, 2.500%, 01/25/2043 | 249,000 | 168,070 | ||||||
Series 2012-152, Class PB, 3.500%, 01/25/2043 | 55,000 | 51,386 | ||||||
Series 2012-153, Class B, 7.000%, 07/25/2042 | 24,509 | 25,834 | ||||||
Series 2012-17, Class JA, 3.500%, 12/25/2041 | 229,394 | 205,508 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2012-17, Class JB, 3.500%, 03/25/2042 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 141,849 | ||||
Series 2012-19, Class CB, 3.500%, 03/25/2042 | 197,000 | 172,808 | ||||||
Series 2012-20, Class TD, 4.500%, 02/25/2042 | 31,682 | 31,059 | ||||||
Series 2012-26, Class MA, 3.500%, 03/25/2042 | 116,193 | 104,650 | ||||||
Series 2012-27, Class KB, 2.000%, 03/25/2042 | 150,407 | 110,322 | ||||||
Series 2012-33, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.63%, 04/25/2042(a) | 25,827 | 25,568 | ||||||
Series 2012-37, Class BF, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 12/25/2035(a) | 46,225 | 45,899 | ||||||
Series 2012-38, Class MC, 3.000%, 04/25/2042 | 147,000 | 115,533 | ||||||
Series 2012-46, Class YB, 3.500%, 05/25/2042 | 61,440 | 53,140 | ||||||
Series 2012-46, Class CD, 2.500%, 04/25/2041 | 54,022 | 52,362 | ||||||
Series 2012-47, Class JM, 3.500%, 05/25/2042 | 140,340 | 112,888 | ||||||
Series 2012-47, Class HF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/25/2027(a) | 38,371 | 38,383 | ||||||
Series 2012-49, Class TG, 2.000%, 07/25/2041 | 25,809 | 25,037 | ||||||
Series 2012-50, Class HC, 2.000%, 03/25/2042 | 107,693 | 96,221 | ||||||
Series 2012-51, Class ZX, 3.500%, 05/25/2042 | 2,051,060 | 1,387,628 | ||||||
Series 2012-51, Class HJ, 3.500%, 05/25/2042 | 364,384 | 297,626 | ||||||
Series 2012-52, Class BM, 4.500%, 01/25/2042 | 551,966 | 537,474 | ||||||
Series 2012-53, Class AP, 2.000%, 04/25/2041 | 34,204 | 33,270 | ||||||
Series 2012-56, Class WB, 3.500%, 05/25/2042 | 65,678 | 58,384 | ||||||
Series 2012-56, Class UB, 4.000%, 06/25/2042 | 416,000 | 372,145 | ||||||
Series 2012-64, Class NA, 3.000%, 08/25/2041 | 8,224 | 8,148 | ||||||
Series 2012-69, Class PL, 3.000%, 01/25/2042 | 91,385 | 87,143 | ||||||
Series 2012-70, Class WC, 3.000%, 07/25/2042 | 172,000 | 134,403 | ||||||
Series 2012-80, Class GZ, 3.000%, 08/25/2042 | 377,161 | 329,404 | ||||||
Series 2012-82, Class E, 2.000%, 04/25/2042 | 22,073 | 20,048 | ||||||
Series 2012-83, Class AC, 3.000%, 08/25/2042 | 85,000 | 69,832 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2012-90, Class PB, 2.500%, 01/25/2042 | $ | 261,790 | $ | 242,520 | ||||
Series 2012-90, Class PH, 3.000%, 01/25/2042 | 58,176 | 54,809 | ||||||
Series 2012-93, Class TL, 3.000%, 09/25/2042 | 420,000 | 328,649 | ||||||
Series 2012-98, Class ZP, 6.000%, 09/25/2042 | 703,585 | 728,285 | ||||||
Series 2012-99, Class DC, 2.000%, 08/25/2041 | 114,830 | 104,728 | ||||||
Series 2013-104, Class CY, 5.000%, 10/25/2043 | 50,000 | 46,217 | ||||||
Series 2013-108, Class GU, 3.000%, 10/25/2033 | 36,511 | 33,909 | ||||||
Series 2013-114, Class LM, 4.000%, 03/25/2042 | 208,360 | 194,545 | ||||||
Series 2013-130, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 01/25/2044(a) | 32,072 | 31,510 | ||||||
Series 2013-136, Class QB, 3.500%, 03/25/2042 | 158,426 | 142,687 | ||||||
Series 2013-17, Class YM, 4.000%, 03/25/2033 | 12,435 | 11,936 | ||||||
Series 2013-2, Class QF, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/25/2043(a) | 11,874 | 11,580 | ||||||
Series 2013-20, Class CA, 2.500%, 01/25/2043 | 172,948 | 147,349 | ||||||
Series 2013-35, Class CV, 3.000%, 02/25/2043 | 200,000 | 176,284 | ||||||
Series 2013-4, Class PL, 2.000%, 02/25/2043 | 120,000 | 85,134 | ||||||
Series 2013-52, Class GM, 5.000%, 06/25/2043 | 89,000 | 82,151 | ||||||
Series 2013-53, Class CV, 3.500%, 05/25/2030 | 66,350 | 65,166 | ||||||
Series 2013-68, Class P, 3.500%, 10/25/2042 | 114,744 | 108,113 | ||||||
Series 2013-68, Class LE, 2.000%, 04/25/2043 | 77,122 | 67,612 | ||||||
Series 2013-70, Class CE, 2.500%, 01/25/2043 | 152,588 | 137,281 | ||||||
Series 2013-72, Class YA, 3.000%, 06/25/2033 | 2,612 | 2,295 | ||||||
Series 2013-72, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.36%, 11/25/2042(a) | 5,353 | 5,334 | ||||||
Series 2013-81, Class YK, 4.000%, 08/25/2043 | 200,000 | 174,769 | ||||||
Series 2013-9, Class BC, 6.500%, 07/25/2042 | 204,119 | 209,738 | ||||||
Series 2013-9, Class CB, 5.500%, 04/25/2042 | 468,314 | 468,399 | ||||||
Series 2013-91, Class PB, 4.000%, 09/25/2043 | 140,000 | 120,215 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2014-10, Class BA, 5.332%, 03/25/2054(a) | $ | 273,918 | $ | 273,248 | ||||
Series 2014-20, Class AC, 3.000%, 08/25/2036 | 40,350 | 39,496 | ||||||
Series 2014-21, Class MA, 2.000%, 09/25/2041 | 61,607 | 56,895 | ||||||
Series 2014-23, Class Z, 3.500%, 05/25/2044 | 492,078 | 439,463 | ||||||
Series 2014-23, Class A, 3.000%, 05/25/2044 | 769,046 | 668,920 | ||||||
Series 2014-26, Class YW, 3.500%, 04/25/2044 | 50,538 | 45,948 | ||||||
Series 2014-3, Class BM, 2.500%, 06/25/2043 | 50,000 | 44,629 | ||||||
Series 2014-43, Class PZ, 3.000%, 07/25/2043 | 249,037 | 194,409 | ||||||
Series 2014-49, Class CA, 3.000%, 08/25/2044 | 75,002 | 70,063 | ||||||
Series 2014-52, Class LM, 3.500%, 09/25/2044 | 1,089,776 | 877,018 | ||||||
Series 2014-6, Class Z, 2.500%, 02/25/2044 | 129,173 | 106,382 | ||||||
Series 2014-63, Class LN, 3.000%, 10/25/2044 | 125,000 | 92,079 | ||||||
Series 2014-67, Class PL, 3.000%, 04/25/2043 | 158,688 | 146,381 | ||||||
Series 2014-73, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 11/25/2044(a) | 12,623 | 12,325 | ||||||
Series 2014-80, Class DZ, 3.000%, 12/25/2044 | 3,092,465 | 2,644,276 | ||||||
Series 2014-81, Class GC, 3.000%, 03/25/2038 | 24,007 | 23,103 | ||||||
Series 2014-86, Class PA, 2.000%, 12/25/2044 | 918,797 | 779,672 | ||||||
Series 2014-88, Class ER, 2.500%, 02/25/2036 | 21,066 | 19,743 | ||||||
Series 2015-16, Class ZY, 2.500%, 04/25/2045 | 10,619,256 | 8,402,063 | ||||||
Series 2015-2, Class CD, 3.500%, 02/25/2045 | 162,467 | 119,837 | ||||||
Series 2015-51, Class CD, 3.000%, 07/25/2044 | 101,711 | 94,705 | ||||||
Series 2015-53, Class KB, 3.000%, 01/25/2045 | 813,940 | 703,724 | ||||||
Series 2015-56, Class MH, 3.500%, 08/25/2045 | 970,148 | 857,152 | ||||||
Series 2015-65, Class CZ, 3.500%, 09/25/2045 | 135,377 | 108,802 | ||||||
Series 2015-75, Class LB, 3.000%, 10/25/2045 | 125,000 | 88,105 | ||||||
Series 2016-14, Class NC, 2.500%, 03/25/2046 | 201,065 | 186,389 | ||||||
Series 2016-2, Class BH, 2.700%, 07/25/2045 | 180,427 | 161,190 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2016-23, Class PL, 3.000%, 11/25/2045 | $ | 298,685 | $ | 218,671 | ||||
Series 2016-27, Class HK, 3.000%, 01/25/2041 | 254,391 | 234,524 | ||||||
Series 2016-31, Class TM, 3.000%, 12/25/2045 | 360,000 | 290,210 | ||||||
Series 2016-33, Class JA, 3.000%, 07/25/2045 | 136,506 | 123,357 | ||||||
Series 2016-33, Class LE, 2.500%, 11/25/2033 | 34,864 | 31,458 | ||||||
Series 2016-48, Class UF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 08/25/2046(a) | 63,263 | 62,642 | ||||||
Series 2016-52, Class MZ, 3.000%, 08/25/2046 | 252,277 | 168,778 | ||||||
Series 2016-55, Class EA, 1.750%, 07/25/2043 | 781,746 | 627,404 | ||||||
Series 2016-57, Class PC, 1.750%, 06/25/2046 | 234,872 | 190,293 | ||||||
Series 2016-75, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 10/25/2046(a) | 31,907 | 31,543 | ||||||
Series 2016-8, Class CB, 3.500%, 03/25/2046 | 893,000 | 779,498 | ||||||
Series 2016-83, Class KL, 2.500%, 11/25/2046 | 132,410 | 79,963 | ||||||
Series 2016-85, Class BA, 2.500%, 11/25/2046 | 5,543 | 3,742 | ||||||
Series 2016-9, Class PA, 2.500%, 06/25/2045 | 154,565 | 138,421 | ||||||
Series 2016-9, Class D, 3.000%, 03/25/2046 | 29,316 | 25,603 | ||||||
Series 2017-1, Class JP, 3.500%, 04/25/2045 | 88,102 | 83,398 | ||||||
Series 2017-10, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 03/25/2047(a) | 23,782 | 23,461 | ||||||
Series 2017-100, Class ZE, 3.500%, 12/25/2047 | 129,767 | 113,361 | ||||||
Series 2017-110, Class PB, 3.000%, 02/25/2057 | 140,000 | 101,484 | ||||||
Series 2017-15, Class PE, 3.500%, 04/25/2046 | 43,692 | 40,006 | ||||||
Series 2017-19, Class B, 3.000%, 01/25/2047 | 222,057 | 195,433 | ||||||
Series 2017-22, Class DA, 4.000%, 08/25/2044 | 444 | 442 | ||||||
Series 2017-24, Class H, 3.000%, 08/25/2043 | 46,094 | 45,140 | ||||||
Series 2017-25, Class QE, 2.500%, 04/25/2047 | 157,977 | 130,112 | ||||||
Series 2017-35, Class AH, 3.500%, 04/25/2053 | 9,819 | 9,540 | ||||||
Series 2017-38, Class JA, 3.000%, 03/25/2047 | 109,143 | 94,144 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2017-46, Class P, 3.500%, 06/25/2047 | $ | 2,499,334 | $ | 2,197,428 | ||||
Series 2017-56, Class BA, 3.000%, 03/25/2045 | 80,251 | 74,648 | ||||||
Series 2017-56, Class BY, 3.000%, 07/25/2047 | 128,765 | 100,071 | ||||||
Series 2017-68, Class HQ, 3.000%, 07/25/2046 | 742,480 | 669,779 | ||||||
Series 2017-84, Class JP, 2.750%, 10/25/2047 | 118,298 | 99,839 | ||||||
Series 2017-90, Class WB, 3.000%, 11/25/2047 | 1,119,992 | 821,947 | ||||||
Series 2017-96, Class PA, 3.000%, 12/25/2054 | 111,420 | 104,023 | ||||||
Series 2017-99, Class DZ, 3.500%, 12/25/2047 | 144,963 | 126,596 | ||||||
Series 2018-15, Class KG, 2.500%, 01/25/2048 | 104,229 | 85,086 | ||||||
Series 2018-19, Class KB, 3.000%, 04/25/2046 | 48,381 | 45,489 | ||||||
Series 2018-2, Class HD, 3.000%, 02/25/2047 | 20,752 | 19,625 | ||||||
Series 2018-25, Class AL, 3.500%, 04/25/2048 | 187,296 | 156,085 | ||||||
Series 2018-38, Class PA, 3.500%, 06/25/2047 | 64,631 | 61,140 | ||||||
Series 2018-39, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 0.36%, 11/25/2033(a) | 84,866 | 83,632 | ||||||
Series 2018-41, Class PZ, 4.000%, 06/25/2048 | 989,152 | 753,878 | ||||||
Series 2018-43, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.36%, 09/25/2038(a) | 87,555 | 86,005 | ||||||
Series 2018-45, Class GA, 3.000%, 06/25/2048 | 35,423 | 30,249 | ||||||
Series 2018-5, Class JP, 3.000%, 09/25/2047 | 41,879 | 37,439 | ||||||
Series 2018-50, Class DY, 3.000%, 10/25/2047 | 519,471 | 456,257 | ||||||
Series 2018-56, Class CH, 3.000%, 08/25/2048 | 29,040 | 24,807 | ||||||
Series 2018-6, Class PA, 3.000%, 02/25/2048 | 188,867 | 159,087 | ||||||
Series 2018-60, Class KL, 4.000%, 08/25/2048 | 96,000 | 79,955 | ||||||
Series 2018-67, Class DY, 4.000%, 09/25/2048 | 304,029 | 248,437 | ||||||
Series 2018-70, Class HB, 3.500%, 10/25/2058 | 314,994 | 255,923 | ||||||
Series 2018-74, Class AB, 3.500%, 10/25/2048 | 317,781 | 281,618 | ||||||
Series 2018-8, Class KL, 2.500%, 03/25/2047 | 281,414 | 239,694 | ||||||
Series 2018-83, Class AC, 3.500%, 11/25/2048 | 143,397 | 124,228 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2018-83, Class LH, 4.000%, 11/25/2048 | $ | 20,111 | $ | 18,247 | ||||
Series 2018-9, Class PL, 3.500%, 02/25/2048 | 395,045 | 330,321 | ||||||
Series 2018-94, Class KZ, 4.500%, 01/25/2049 | 194,414 | 139,832 | ||||||
Series 2018-94, Class KD, 3.500%, 12/25/2048 | 45,544 | 39,806 | ||||||
Series 2019-10, Class MA, 3.000%, 03/25/2049 | 71,243 | 61,333 | ||||||
Series 2019-11, Class EA, 3.000%, 05/25/2048 | 212,447 | 190,999 | ||||||
Series 2019-12, Class HA, 3.500%, 11/25/2057 | 248,836 | 228,873 | ||||||
Series 2019-13, Class MH, 3.000%, 03/25/2049 | 281,112 | 244,620 | ||||||
Series 2019-34, Class PZ, 3.000%, 07/25/2049 | 116,587 | 54,570 | ||||||
Series 2019-45, Class PT, 3.000%, 08/25/2049 | 237,025 | 205,322 | ||||||
Series 2019-50, Class CZ, 2.750%, 09/25/2049 | 177,518 | 74,112 | ||||||
Series 2019-55, Class MQ, 3.500%, 10/25/2049 | 574,163 | 497,454 | ||||||
Series 2019-60, Class BF, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 10/25/2049(a) | 10,750 | 10,508 | ||||||
Series 2019-65, Class HA, 2.500%, 11/25/2049 | 157,981 | 130,106 | ||||||
Series 2019-75, Class PA, 3.000%, 10/25/2049 | 528,214 | 451,468 | ||||||
Series 2019-81, Class LB, 1.500%, 12/25/2049 | 509,943 | 394,216 | ||||||
Series 2019-82, Class HZ, 3.000%, 01/25/2050 | 401,861 | 335,234 | ||||||
Series 2020-10, Class B, 3.000%, 03/25/2050 | 229,775 | 191,686 | ||||||
Series 2020-11, Class JW, 3.000%, 03/25/2050 | 237,000 | 169,986 | ||||||
Series 2020-36, Class GD, 2.000%, 12/25/2037 | 123,956 | 108,731 | ||||||
Series 2020-45, Class NB, 1.500%, 07/25/2050 | 259,992 | 103,750 | ||||||
Series 2020-47, Class GZ, 2.000%, 07/25/2050 | 215,923 | 119,926 | ||||||
Series 2020-73, Class ED, 0.832%, 11/25/2049(a) | 784,182 | 553,804 | ||||||
Series 2021-12, Class GA, 1.000%, 07/25/2050 | 128,196 | 90,015 | ||||||
Series 2021-15, Class JB, 1.250%, 04/25/2051 | 120,361 | 44,103 | ||||||
Series 2021-17, Class ZA, 1.500%, 04/25/2051 | 161,285 | 59,810 | ||||||
Series 2021-43, Class JC, 2.000%, 05/25/2051 | 123,648 | 96,855 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
32 | April 30, 2024
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2021-47, Class PD, 1.500%, 07/25/2051 | $ | 790,670 | $ | 584,330 | ||||
Series 2021-47, Class PE, 1.750%, 07/25/2051 | 790,670 | 597,146 | ||||||
Series 2021-59, Class H, 2.000%, 06/25/2048 | 221,054 | 172,003 | ||||||
Series 2021-6, Class KU, 1.500%, 02/25/2051 | 181,291 | 96,479 | ||||||
Series 2021-66, Class HU, 1.500%, 10/25/2051 | 259,998 | 116,519 | ||||||
Series 2021-66, Class JG, 1.000%, 10/25/2051 | 528,027 | 393,437 | ||||||
Series 2021-68, Class A, 2.000%, 07/25/2049 | 2,443,803 | 1,870,669 | ||||||
Series 2021-69, Class WA, 2.000%, 04/25/2049 | 314,216 | 248,303 | ||||||
Series 2021-72, Class NL, 1.500%, 10/25/2051 | 316,302 | 190,010 | ||||||
Series 2021-72, Class NB, 1.500%, 10/25/2051 | 140,000 | 55,188 | ||||||
Series 2021-8, Class HZ, 2.000%, 03/25/2051 | 468,471 | 216,998 | ||||||
Series 2021-80, Class KE, 2.000%, 11/25/2051 | 216,879 | 172,522 | ||||||
Series 2022-17, Class GV, 2.500%, 01/25/2052 | 3,569,000 | 2,472,552 | ||||||
Series 2022-37, Class QL, 4.000%, 07/25/2052 | 1,683,000 | 1,529,266 | ||||||
Series 2022-4, Class CK, 1.500%, 04/25/2051 | 103,750 | 52,124 | ||||||
Series 2022-43, Class ZA, 4.500%, 07/25/2052 | 243,226 | 220,583 | ||||||
Series 2022-43, Class AN, 4.250%, 07/25/2052 | 240,932 | 188,536 | ||||||
Series 2022-64, Class GM, 4.500%, 10/25/2052 | 3,161,000 | 2,695,434 | ||||||
Series 2022-68, Class Z, 5.000%, 10/25/2052 | 714,319 | 710,447 | ||||||
Series 2022-81, Class DO, –%, 11/25/2052(b) | 1,474,567 | 617,733 | ||||||
Series 2022-88, Class EZ, 6.000%, 12/25/2052 | 4,277,752 | 4,079,933 | ||||||
Series 2022-90, Class AY, 4.500%, 12/25/2041 | 180,000 | 164,461 | ||||||
Series 2023-19, Class BZ, 5.000%, 05/25/2053 | 5,679,765 | 5,317,227 | ||||||
95,288,133 | ||||||||
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust 2002- T12 | ||||||||
Series 2002-T12, Class A1, 6.500%, 05/25/2042 | 129,539 | 130,730 | ||||||
Freddie Mac | ||||||||
Series 1996-1863, Class Z, 6.500%, 07/15/2026 | 42 | 42 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 1997-1935, Class FK, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 02/15/2027(a) | $ | 5,573 | $ | 5,572 | ||||
Series 1997-1980, Class Z, 7.000%, 07/15/2027 | 17,466 | 17,400 | ||||||
Series 1998-2034, Class Z, 6.500%, 02/15/2028 | 10,766 | 10,826 | ||||||
Series 1998-2035, Class PC, 6.950%, 03/15/2028 | 2,605 | 2,604 | ||||||
Series 1998-2053, Class Z, 6.500%, 04/15/2028 | 8,554 | 8,503 | ||||||
Series 1998-2060, Class Z, 6.500%, 05/15/2028 | 4,503 | 4,515 | ||||||
Series 1998-2079, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 07/17/2028(a) | 6 | 6 | ||||||
Series 1998-2095, Class PE, 6.000%, 11/15/2028 | 9,302 | 9,243 | ||||||
Series 1998-2102, Class Z, 6.000%, 12/15/2028 | 28,613 | 28,480 | ||||||
Series 1999-2115, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 01/15/2029(a) | 12,042 | 12,009 | ||||||
Series 1999-2126, Class CB, 6.250%, 02/15/2029 | 11,532 | 11,515 | ||||||
Series 1999-2137, Class TH, 6.500%, 03/15/2029 | 3,320 | 3,324 | ||||||
Series 1999-2154, Class PL, 6.500%, 05/15/2029 | 96,284 | 95,365 | ||||||
Series 2000-2224, Class CB, 8.000%, 03/15/2030 | 8,195 | 8,471 | ||||||
Series 2001-2274, Class ZM, 6.500%, 01/15/2031 | 6,419 | 6,397 | ||||||
Series 2001-2279, Class Z, 6.000%, 01/15/2031 | 6,863 | 6,787 | ||||||
Series 2001-2320, Class FI, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 09/15/2029(a) | 17,848 | 17,772 | ||||||
Series 2001-2322, Class FV, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 06/15/2030(a) | 17,590 | 17,246 | ||||||
Series 2001-2324, Class PZ, 6.500%, 06/15/2031 | 97,360 | 98,991 | ||||||
Series 2001-2334, Class KB, 6.500%, 05/15/2028 | 42,816 | 42,741 | ||||||
Series 2001-2341, Class FP, 30D US SOFR + 1.01%, 07/15/2031(a) | 18,971 | 19,061 | ||||||
Series 2001-2367, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.63%, 06/15/2031(a) | 18,301 | 18,202 | ||||||
Series 2001-2372, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 10/15/2031(a) | 12,621 | 12,576 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2001-2388, Class FR, 30D US SOFR + 0.76%, 06/15/2031(a) | $ | 15,674 | $ | 15,638 | ||||
Series 2001-2388, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 01/15/2029(a) | 14,728 | 14,697 | ||||||
Series 2001-2391, Class HF, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 06/15/2031(a) | 6,280 | 6,250 | ||||||
Series 2001-2396, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 12/15/2031(a) | 16,109 | 16,083 | ||||||
Series 2001-2396, Class FN, 30D US SOFR + 0.76%, 12/15/2031(a) | 99,984 | 100,150 | ||||||
Series 2002-2411, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 02/15/2032(a) | 13,747 | 13,734 | ||||||
Series 2002-2412, Class OF, 30D US SOFR + 1.06%, 12/15/2031(a) | 21,791 | 22,007 | ||||||
Series 2002-2417, Class FY, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 12/15/2031(a) | 6,573 | 6,546 | ||||||
Series 2002-2424, Class FY, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 03/15/2032(a) | 35,659 | 34,874 | ||||||
Series 2002-2430, Class WF, 6.500%, 03/15/2032 | 6,122 | 6,244 | ||||||
Series 2002-2433, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.06%, 02/15/2032(a) | 26,555 | 26,823 | ||||||
Series 2002-2460, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 03/15/2032(a) | 47,895 | 48,202 | ||||||
Series 2002-2466, Class FV, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 03/15/2032(a) | 41,801 | 41,681 | ||||||
Series 2002-2470, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 03/15/2032(a) | 51,346 | 51,843 | ||||||
Series 2002-2478, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 02/15/2032(a) | 14,832 | 14,693 | ||||||
Series 2002-2481, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 03/15/2032(a) | 14,509 | 14,649 | ||||||
Series 2002-2488, Class FU, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 03/15/2032(a) | 49,119 | 48,952 | ||||||
Series 2002-2494, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 1.16%, 06/15/2031(a) | 24,313 | 24,486 | ||||||
Series 2002-2495, Class ZB, 4.500%, 09/15/2032 | 27,867 | 26,416 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2002-2510, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 10/15/2032(a) | $ | 6,061 | $ | 6,016 | ||||
Series 2002-2513, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 02/15/2032(a) | 39,646 | 38,174 | ||||||
Series 2002-2516, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 02/15/2032(a) | 37,677 | 38,037 | ||||||
Series 2002-2517, Class FR, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 10/15/2032(a) | 28,358 | 28,063 | ||||||
Series 2002-2524, Class DH, 6.000%, 11/15/2032 | 27,234 | 27,462 | ||||||
Series 2002-2525, Class NU, 5.000%, 04/15/2032 | 59,774 | 57,665 | ||||||
Series 2002-2535, Class AW, 5.500%, 12/15/2032 | 7,722 | 7,714 | ||||||
Series 2002-2538, Class F, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 12/15/2032(a) | 106,457 | 106,466 | ||||||
Series 2002-2541, Class BL, 5.500%, 12/15/2032 | 32,057 | 32,025 | ||||||
Series 2003-2554, Class MN, 5.500%, 01/15/2033 | 35,396 | 35,356 | ||||||
Series 2003-2557, Class HL, 5.300%, 01/15/2033 | 122,080 | 119,473 | ||||||
Series 2003-2557, Class NU, 5.250%, 03/15/2032 | 41,224 | 40,320 | ||||||
Series 2003-2557, Class WF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 01/15/2033(a) | 29,463 | 29,258 | ||||||
Series 2003-2568, Class D, 5.500%, 02/15/2033 | 28,082 | 28,067 | ||||||
Series 2003-2571, Class FY, 30D US SOFR + 0.86%, 12/15/2032(a) | 15,601 | 15,673 | ||||||
Series 2003-2577, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/15/2033(a) | 70,508 | 69,973 | ||||||
Series 2003-2587, Class FW, 30D US SOFR + 0.58%, 03/15/2033(a) | 28,672 | 28,498 | ||||||
Series 2003-2590, Class OZ, 4.000%, 03/15/2033 | 185,133 | 174,284 | ||||||
Series 2003-2590, Class QY, 3.750%, 04/15/2028 | 1,223 | 1,215 | ||||||
Series 2003-2614, Class FV, 30D US SOFR + 1.61%, 05/15/2033(a) | 171,186 | 172,410 | ||||||
Series 2003-2624, Class QH, 5.000%, 06/15/2033 | 9,869 | 9,730 | ||||||
Series 2003-2626, Class ZX, 5.000%, 06/15/2033 | 213,508 | 185,989 | ||||||
Series 2003-2627, Class CN, 5.000%, 06/15/2033 | 29,040 | 28,634 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
34 | April 30, 2024
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2003-2631, Class DB, 5.000%, 06/15/2033 | $ | 148,000 | $ | 140,781 | ||||
Series 2003-2647, Class A, 3.250%, 04/15/2032 | 55,011 | 52,189 | ||||||
Series 2003-2648, Class WZ, 5.000%, 07/15/2033 | 281,608 | 264,320 | ||||||
Series 2003-2668, Class LH, 5.000%, 09/15/2033 | 18,363 | 18,105 | ||||||
Series 2003-2707, Class FH, 30D US SOFR + 0.76%, 04/15/2032(a) | 58,903 | 59,005 | ||||||
Series 2003-2711, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 11/15/2033(a) | 108,350 | 109,723 | ||||||
Series 2003-2717, Class LH, 5.500%, 12/15/2033 | 4,801 | 4,811 | ||||||
Series 2003-2725, Class TA, 4.500%, 12/15/2033 | 154,722 | 150,158 | ||||||
Series 2004-2750, Class TC, 5.250%, 02/15/2034 | 3,744 | 3,682 | ||||||
Series 2004-2768, Class PW, 4.250%, 03/15/2034 | 134,679 | 128,744 | ||||||
Series 2004-2802, Class OH, 6.000%, 05/15/2034 | 9,624 | 9,619 | ||||||
Series 2004-2835, Class KZ, 5.500%, 08/15/2034 | 29,034 | 29,099 | ||||||
Series 2004-2835, Class TB, 4.500%, 08/15/2034 | 294,172 | 281,487 | ||||||
Series 2004-2893, Class PE, 5.000%, 11/15/2034 | 2,179 | 2,148 | ||||||
Series 2004-2896, Class BZ, 5.000%, 11/15/2034 | 64,201 | 63,255 | ||||||
Series 2004-2901, Class KB, 5.000%, 12/15/2034 | 80,248 | 79,121 | ||||||
Series 2005-2916, Class MY, 5.500%, 01/15/2035 | 127,872 | 128,166 | ||||||
Series 2005-2927, Class EZ, 5.500%, 02/15/2035 | 9,443 | 9,160 | ||||||
Series 2005-2929, Class PG, 5.000%, 02/15/2035 | 30,455 | 30,028 | ||||||
Series 2005-2933, Class HD, 5.500%, 02/15/2035 | 18,152 | 18,113 | ||||||
Series 2005-2942, Class ZN, 5.500%, 03/15/2035 | 544,628 | 522,845 | ||||||
Series 2005-2953, Class PG, 5.500%, 03/15/2035 | 14,293 | 14,345 | ||||||
Series 2005-2962, Class KF, 30D US SOFR + 0.31%, 04/15/2035(a) | 9,355 | 9,264 | ||||||
Series 2005-2973, Class GE, 5.500%, 05/15/2035 | 243,000 | 236,611 | ||||||
Series 2005-2980, Class QA, 6.000%, 05/15/2035 | 27,840 | 28,144 | ||||||
Series 2005-2996, Class GX, 5.500%, 06/15/2035 | 72,000 | 69,854 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2005-3012, Class ZE, 5.750%, 08/15/2035 | $ | 58,558 | $ | 58,566 | ||||
Series 2005-3012, Class WZ, 5.500%, 08/15/2035 | 248,109 | 236,468 | ||||||
Series 2005-3028, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.36%, 09/15/2035(a) | 8,027 | 7,956 | ||||||
Series 2005-3028, Class PG, 5.500%, 09/15/2035 | 38,226 | 38,141 | ||||||
Series 2005-3028, Class ZE, 5.500%, 09/15/2035 | 915,956 | 877,557 | ||||||
Series 2005-3033, Class WY, 5.500%, 09/15/2035 | 69,180 | 69,357 | ||||||
Series 2005-3036, Class NE, 5.000%, 09/15/2035 | 79,974 | 78,869 | ||||||
Series 2005-3042, Class PZ, 5.750%, 09/15/2035 | 165,512 | 163,875 | ||||||
Series 2005-3052, Class WH, 5.500%, 10/15/2035 | 16,734 | 16,734 | ||||||
Series 2005-3059, Class ZM, 5.000%, 02/15/2035 | 74,209 | 72,002 | ||||||
Series 2005-3062, Class DE, 5.500%, 11/15/2035 | 106,268 | 106,382 | ||||||
Series 2005-3068, Class Z, 5.500%, 11/15/2035 | 132,210 | 132,414 | ||||||
Series 2005-3070, Class FT, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 11/15/2035(a) | 12,414 | 12,343 | ||||||
Series 2005-3072, Class NF, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 11/15/2035(a) | 29,772 | 29,546 | ||||||
Series 2005-3085, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.91%, 08/15/2035(a) | 35,404 | 35,634 | ||||||
Series 2006-3098, Class PG, 5.000%, 01/15/2036 | 52,492 | 51,775 | ||||||
Series 2006-3122, Class OH, –%, 03/15/2036(b) | 19,769 | 16,761 | ||||||
Series 2006-3123, Class HT, 5.000%, 03/15/2026 | 7,508 | 7,450 | ||||||
Series 2006-3136, Class KF, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 04/15/2036(a) | 12,444 | 12,351 | ||||||
Series 2006-3137, Class XP, 6.000%, 04/15/2036 | 17,582 | 17,868 | ||||||
Series 2006-3143, Class BC, 5.500%, 02/15/2036 | 78,443 | 78,793 | ||||||
Series 2006-3145, Class FN, 30D US SOFR + 0.54%, 04/15/2036(a) | 10,857 | 10,737 | ||||||
Series 2006-3148, Class CY, 6.000%, 04/15/2036 | 16,323 | 16,283 | ||||||
Series 2006-3153, Class UG, 30D US SOFR + 0.56%, 05/15/2036(a) | 18,194 | 18,041 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2006-3154, Class PN, 5.500%, 05/15/2036 | $ | 54,035 | $ | 54,285 | ||||
Series 2006-3201, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 08/15/2036(a) | 75,958 | 75,568 | ||||||
Series 2006-3202, Class HF, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 08/15/2036(a) | 33,639 | 33,272 | ||||||
Series 2006-3203, Class ZM, 5.000%, 08/15/2036 | 165,982 | 163,549 | ||||||
Series 2006-3204, Class ZM, 5.000%, 08/15/2034 | 78,521 | 77,366 | ||||||
Series 2006-3206, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 08/15/2036(a) | 34,655 | 34,131 | ||||||
Series 2006-3235, Class Z, 6.500%, 11/15/2036 | 637,939 | 652,638 | ||||||
Series 2006-3236, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 11/15/2036(a) | 10,262 | 10,098 | ||||||
Series 2006-3237, Class CD, 5.500%, 09/15/2036 | 84,746 | 84,065 | ||||||
Series 2006-3237, Class CE, 5.500%, 11/15/2036 | 122,000 | 120,571 | ||||||
Series 2006-3240, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 1.22%, 11/15/2036(a) | 170,371 | 169,144 | ||||||
Series 2006-3249, Class CB, 4.250%, 12/15/2036 | 300,899 | 287,212 | ||||||
Series 2007-3279, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.43%, 02/15/2037(a) | 66,448 | 65,258 | ||||||
Series 2007-3284, Class AZ, 4.500%, 03/15/2037 | 22,023 | 20,894 | ||||||
Series 2007-3301, Class FY, 30D US SOFR + 0.53%, 04/15/2037(a) | 13,576 | 13,347 | ||||||
Series 2007-3311, Class DF, 30D US SOFR + 0.45%, 05/15/2037(a) | 85,451 | 84,036 | ||||||
Series 2007-3312, Class PA, 5.500%, 05/15/2037 | 13,837 | 13,845 | ||||||
Series 2007-3316, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.41%, 08/15/2035(a) | 25,106 | 24,810 | ||||||
Series 2007-3349, Class HG, 5.500%, 07/15/2037 | 14,665 | 14,727 | ||||||
Series 2007-3361, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 11/15/2036(a) | 56,747 | 55,938 | ||||||
Series 2007-3367, Class YF, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 09/15/2037(a) | 14,752 | 14,637 | ||||||
Series 2007-3368, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.83%, 09/15/2037(a) | 53,236 | 53,149 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2007-3378, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.69%, 06/15/2037(a) | $ | 28,439 | $ | 28,304 | ||||
Series 2007-3380, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.70%, 10/15/2037(a) | 67,110 | 66,724 | ||||||
Series 2007-3382, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 11/15/2037(a) | 34,065 | 33,891 | ||||||
Series 2007-3382, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 11/15/2037(a) | 61,312 | 61,237 | ||||||
Series 2007-3387, Class PF, 30D US SOFR + 0.53%, 11/15/2037(a) | 21,700 | 21,451 | ||||||
Series 2007-3388, Class FJ, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 11/15/2037(a) | 99,552 | 99,287 | ||||||
Series 2008-3404, Class DC, 5.500%, 01/15/2038 | 285,000 | 282,352 | ||||||
Series 2008-3405, Class PE, 5.000%, 01/15/2038 | 38,835 | 38,265 | ||||||
Series 2008-3409, Class DB, 6.000%, 01/15/2038 | 151,471 | 153,694 | ||||||
Series 2008-3411, Class FL, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 02/15/2038(a) | 15,704 | 15,636 | ||||||
Series 2008-3415, Class DF, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 08/15/2035(a) | 73,492 | 73,486 | ||||||
Series 2008-3415, Class PC, 5.000%, 12/15/2037 | 27,548 | 27,088 | ||||||
Series 2008-3415, Class TF, 30D US SOFR + 0.85%, 08/15/2035(a) | 36,400 | 36,450 | ||||||
Series 2008-3450, Class PE, 5.000%, 05/15/2038 | 47,648 | 46,678 | ||||||
Series 2008-3469, Class CF, 30D US SOFR + 0.90%, 07/15/2038(a) | 17,819 | 17,800 | ||||||
Series 2009-3536, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 05/15/2039(a) | 16,669 | 16,740 | ||||||
Series 2009-3539, Class B, 4.500%, 06/15/2029 | 44,000 | 43,055 | ||||||
Series 2009-3545, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.96%, 06/15/2039(a) | 47,854 | 47,788 | ||||||
Series 2009-3548, Class ZE, 5.500%, 12/15/2032 | 113,893 | 113,941 | ||||||
Series 2009-3549, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 1.31%, 07/15/2039(a) | 17,038 | 17,019 | ||||||
Series 2009-3564, Class NB, 5.000%, 08/15/2039 | 300,936 | 296,755 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
36 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2009-3574, Class D, 5.000%, 09/15/2039 | $ | 60,140 | $ | 59,021 | ||||
Series 2009-3584, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 12/15/2036(a) | 21,730 | 21,751 | ||||||
Series 2009-3587, Class DA, 4.500%, 10/15/2039 | 95,186 | 90,586 | ||||||
Series 2009-3588, Class CW, 6.145%, 10/15/2037(a) | 347,999 | 358,823 | ||||||
Series 2009-3604, Class PO, –%, 05/15/2036(b) | 54,962 | 44,310 | ||||||
Series 2009-3605, Class BF, 30D US SOFR + 0.97%, 11/15/2039(a) | 102,931 | 103,489 | ||||||
Series 2009-3606, Class ZC, 5.000%, 04/15/2036 | 705,527 | 695,308 | ||||||
Series 2009-3611, Class FH, 30D US SOFR + 0.86%, 07/15/2034(a) | 9,544 | 9,565 | ||||||
Series 2010-3620, Class EL, 4.000%, 01/15/2030 | 16,139 | 15,726 | ||||||
Series 2010-3622, Class PB, 5.000%, 01/15/2040 | 350,237 | 345,405 | ||||||
Series 2010-3626, Class ME, 5.000%, 01/15/2040 | 448,477 | 442,465 | ||||||
Series 2010-3631, Class PA, 4.000%, 02/15/2040 | 152,985 | 144,674 | ||||||
Series 2010-3653, Class B, 4.500%, 04/15/2030 | 47,675 | 46,742 | ||||||
Series 2010-3656, Class PM, 5.000%, 04/15/2040 | 124,040 | 122,339 | ||||||
Series 2010-3662, Class PJ, 5.000%, 04/15/2040 | 158,312 | 156,109 | ||||||
Series 2010-3664, Class DA, 4.000%, 11/15/2037 | 69,077 | 67,353 | ||||||
Series 2010-3747, Class PY, 4.000%, 10/15/2040 | 314,732 | 295,494 | ||||||
Series 2010-3747, Class CY, 4.500%, 10/15/2040 | 248,688 | 238,689 | ||||||
Series 2010-3770, Class GA, 4.500%, 10/15/2040 | 325,985 | 311,785 | ||||||
Series 2010-3770, Class JZ, 4.000%, 12/15/2040 | 7,807,630 | 7,309,685 | ||||||
Series 2010-3778, Class JA, 3.500%, 04/15/2040 | 79,544 | 77,331 | ||||||
Series 2011-3798, Class PJ, 4.000%, 01/15/2041 | 47,748 | 45,049 | ||||||
Series 2011-3800, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/15/2041(a) | 18,090 | 17,920 | ||||||
Series 2011-3819, Class ZQ, 6.000%, 04/15/2036 | 12,847 | 13,004 | ||||||
Series 2011-3822, Class FY, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 02/15/2033(a) | 19,622 | 19,521 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2011-3825, Class BP, 4.000%, 03/15/2041 | $ | 69,416 | $ | 64,687 | ||||
Series 2011-3843, Class PZ, 5.000%, 04/15/2041 | 538,404 | 526,156 | ||||||
Series 2011-3843, Class FE, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 04/15/2041(a) | 38,221 | 37,802 | ||||||
Series 2011-3844, Class PC, 5.000%, 04/15/2041 | 195,000 | 186,633 | ||||||
Series 2011-3852, Class QN, 26.79% - 30D US SOFR, 05/15/2041(a) | 34,315 | 31,792 | ||||||
Series 2011-3852, Class TP, 27.08% - 30D US SOFR, 05/15/2041(a) | 20,783 | 20,309 | ||||||
Series 2011-3857, Class ZP, 5.000%, 05/15/2041 | 1,301,017 | 1,268,293 | ||||||
Series 2011-3862, Class MA, 5.000%, 04/15/2041 | 72,431 | 71,401 | ||||||
Series 2011-3891, Class BF, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 07/15/2041(a) | 35,671 | 35,253 | ||||||
Series 2011-3894, Class ZA, 4.500%, 07/15/2041 | 341,387 | 321,084 | ||||||
Series 2011-3905, Class BZ, 3.000%, 08/15/2041 | 175,391 | 118,301 | ||||||
Series 2011-3919, Class DL, 4.000%, 08/15/2030 | 298,000 | 279,625 | ||||||
Series 2011-3934, Class KB, 5.000%, 10/15/2041 | 538,360 | 529,180 | ||||||
Series 2011-3935, Class JZ, 4.500%, 10/15/2041 | 1,120,301 | 1,040,189 | ||||||
Series 2011-3939, Class AZ, 4.000%, 03/15/2041 | 330,622 | 305,493 | ||||||
Series 2011-3939, Class BZ, 4.500%, 06/15/2041 | 693,705 | 652,897 | ||||||
Series 2011-3940, Class MY, 4.000%, 10/15/2041 | 253,470 | 233,724 | ||||||
Series 2011-3957, Class HZ, 4.000%, 11/15/2041 | 593,206 | 544,418 | ||||||
Series 2011-3958, Class PJ, 4.500%, 09/15/2041 | 142,167 | 136,247 | ||||||
Series 2011-3959, Class MB, 4.500%, 11/15/2041 | 44,199 | 37,902 | ||||||
Series 2011-3963, Class JB, 4.500%, 11/15/2041 | 90,807 | 87,201 | ||||||
Series 2011-3968, Class LA, 4.500%, 12/15/2041 | 262,668 | 250,881 | ||||||
Series 2011-3969, Class JP, 4.500%, 09/15/2041 | 14,181 | 13,887 | ||||||
Series 2011-3978, Class CZ, 3.500%, 12/15/2041 | 2,170,226 | 1,941,355 | ||||||
Series 2012-3984, Class DF, 30D US SOFR + 0.66%, 01/15/2042(a) | 29,078 | 28,743 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
37 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2012-3989, Class JW, 3.500%, 01/15/2042 | $ | 177,329 | $ | 160,555 | ||||
Series 2012-3994, Class JZ, 3.500%, 02/15/2042 | 872,053 | 777,158 | ||||||
Series 2012-3997, Class EC, 3.500%, 02/15/2042 | 59,120 | 45,221 | ||||||
Series 2012-3997, Class FQ, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/15/2042(a) | 35,486 | 34,932 | ||||||
Series 2012-3998, Class KG, 2.000%, 11/15/2026 | 1,537 | 1,533 | ||||||
Series 2012-4001, Class FM, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/15/2042(a) | 24,182 | 23,769 | ||||||
Series 2012-4010, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 03/15/2042(a) | 239,601 | 230,193 | ||||||
Series 2012-4011, Class DC, 4.000%, 09/15/2041 | 184,003 | 172,348 | ||||||
Series 2012-4011, Class DB, 4.000%, 09/15/2041 | 179,778 | 168,393 | ||||||
Series 2012-4012, Class GC, 3.500%, 06/15/2040 | 19,514 | 19,050 | ||||||
Series 2012-4020, Class PG, 2.500%, 03/15/2027 | 14,136 | 13,732 | ||||||
Series 2012-4037, Class CA, 3.000%, 04/15/2027 | 42,576 | 40,825 | ||||||
Series 2012-4039, Class LT, 3.500%, 05/15/2042 | 113,000 | 91,946 | ||||||
Series 2012-4048, Class CE, 4.000%, 05/15/2042 | 611,000 | 547,459 | ||||||
Series 2012-4050, Class ND, 2.500%, 09/15/2041 | 9,976 | 9,652 | ||||||
Series 2012-4062, Class MZ, 3.500%, 06/15/2042 | 446,722 | 401,455 | ||||||
Series 2012-4064, Class AY, 3.000%, 06/15/2027 | 51,868 | 50,315 | ||||||
Series 2012-4068, Class PE, 3.000%, 06/15/2042 | 327,000 | 281,733 | ||||||
Series 2012-4075, Class PB, 3.000%, 07/15/2042 | 85,403 | 74,678 | ||||||
Series 2012-4076, Class MV, 3.000%, 04/15/2031 | 69,000 | 67,235 | ||||||
Series 2012-4077, Class MA, 2.000%, 08/15/2040 | 9,889 | 9,841 | ||||||
Series 2012-4077, Class BE, 4.000%, 07/15/2042 | 130,000 | 111,915 | ||||||
Series 2012-4088, Class PB, 3.000%, 08/15/2042 | 127,288 | 110,196 | ||||||
Series 2012-4094, Class CW, 2.000%, 08/15/2042 | 177,017 | 145,636 | ||||||
Series 2012-4097, Class CU, 1.500%, 08/15/2027 | 25,000 | 22,865 | ||||||
Series 2012-4097, Class UF, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 08/15/2032(a) | 44,170 | 44,120 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2012-4101, Class QN, 3.500%, 09/15/2042 | $ | 359,215 | $ | 320,785 | ||||
Series 2012-4102, Class CB, 2.000%, 09/15/2042 | 150,000 | 123,613 | ||||||
Series 2012-4104, Class AJ, 1.500%, 09/15/2027 | 11,045 | 10,480 | ||||||
Series 2012-4116, Class YB, 2.500%, 05/15/2042 | 132,000 | 102,167 | ||||||
Series 2012-4120, Class TC, 1.500%, 10/15/2027 | 4,980 | 4,708 | ||||||
Series 2012-4122, Class BA, 2.784%, 05/15/2040(a)(c) | 132,050 | 119,372 | ||||||
Series 2012-4133, Class TA, 3.000%, 11/15/2042 | 308,106 | 237,226 | ||||||
Series 2012-4141, Class PL, 2.500%, 12/15/2042 | 274,000 | 170,875 | ||||||
Series 2013-4160, Class HB, 2.500%, 12/15/2032 | 14,094 | 12,573 | ||||||
Series 2013-4161, Class LT, 2.500%, 08/15/2042 | 294,957 | 253,873 | ||||||
Series 2013-4170, Class FW, 30D US SOFR + 1.06%, 01/15/2033(a) | 13,889 | 13,686 | ||||||
Series 2013-4171, Class MN, 3.000%, 02/15/2043 | 144,000 | 102,418 | ||||||
Series 2013-4176, Class YD, 3.000%, 03/15/2043 | 50,000 | 39,282 | ||||||
Series 2013-4183, Class ME, 2.000%, 02/15/2042 | 350,510 | 324,381 | ||||||
Series 2013-4185, Class PB, 3.000%, 03/15/2043 | 450,000 | 403,344 | ||||||
Series 2013-4203, Class DJ, 2.500%, 04/15/2033 | 30,799 | 29,169 | ||||||
Series 2013-4204, Class QP, 3.000%, 05/15/2043 | 153,000 | 120,754 | ||||||
Series 2013-4218, Class DG, 2.500%, 07/15/2042 | 105,916 | 94,356 | ||||||
Series 2013-4220, Class EH, 2.500%, 06/15/2028 | 13,708 | 13,299 | ||||||
Series 2013-4231, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 10/15/2032(a) | 9,400 | 9,311 | ||||||
Series 2013-4246, Class PB, 4.000%, 09/15/2043 | 493,003 | 410,736 | ||||||
Series 2013-4265, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 01/15/2035(a) | 46,551 | 46,112 | ||||||
Series 2013-4283, Class EW, 4.500%, 12/15/2043(a) | 178,077 | 171,391 | ||||||
Series 2014-4293, Class NM, 4.500%, 06/15/2043 | 20,341 | 19,485 | ||||||
Series 2014-4294, Class PF, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 01/15/2044(a) | 11,279 | 10,992 | ||||||
Series 2014-4319, Class PM, 3.000%, 03/15/2043 | 47,504 | 45,473 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
38 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2014-4320, Class AP, 3.500%, 07/15/2039 | $ | 119,702 | $ | 113,964 | ||||
Series 2014-4324, Class AY, 3.000%, 04/15/2029 | 568,738 | 536,645 | ||||||
Series 2014-4368, Class GZ, 4.125%, 06/15/2041(d) | 1,383,383 | 1,328,477 | ||||||
Series 2014-4370, Class PC, 2.500%, 09/15/2041 | 12,807 | 12,391 | ||||||
Series 2014-4403, Class CZ, 3.000%, 10/15/2044 | 153,150 | 80,892 | ||||||
Series 2014-4419, Class DC, 3.000%, 12/15/2044 | 240,000 | 181,192 | ||||||
Series 2015-4457, Class KZ, 3.000%, 04/15/2045 | 74,366 | 63,387 | ||||||
Series 2015-4459, Class CA, 5.000%, 12/15/2034 | 12,020 | 11,861 | ||||||
Series 2015-4461, Class EA, 2.000%, 07/15/2037 | 65,868 | 63,104 | ||||||
Series 2015-4498, Class JA, 2.500%, 04/15/2037 | 101,996 | 91,199 | ||||||
Series 2015-4508, Class UZ, 3.000%, 07/15/2043 | 54,719 | 39,570 | ||||||
Series 2015-4531, Class PA, 3.500%, 05/15/2043 | 2,805 | 2,789 | ||||||
Series 2016-4555, Class CP, 3.000%, 04/15/2045 | 339,053 | 315,702 | ||||||
Series 2016-4564, Class QA, 3.000%, 07/15/2029 | 25,209 | 24,860 | ||||||
Series 2016-4582, Class PA, 3.000%, 11/15/2045 | 111,167 | 99,117 | ||||||
Series 2016-4583, Class UP, 3.000%, 07/15/2045 | 141,237 | 125,865 | ||||||
Series 2016-4590, Class AK, 3.500%, 08/15/2027 | 56,881 | 55,842 | ||||||
Series 2016-4601, Class CZ, 3.000%, 12/15/2045 | 112,263 | 64,558 | ||||||
Series 2016-4613, Class AF, 30D US SOFR + 1.21%, 11/15/2037(a) | 82,752 | 81,439 | ||||||
Series 2016-4629, Class KB, 3.000%, 11/15/2046 | 1,000,000 | 780,659 | ||||||
Series 2016-4639, Class HZ, 3.250%, 04/15/2053(d) | 1,110,944 | 817,908 | ||||||
Series 2017-4656, Class EZ, 4.000%, 02/15/2047 | 332,836 | 297,673 | ||||||
Series 2017-4661, Class HA, 3.000%, 05/15/2043 | 57,993 | 57,138 | ||||||
Series 2017-4664, Class UE, 3.000%, 05/15/2043 | 8,412 | 8,374 | ||||||
Series 2017-4670, Class TY, 3.000%, 03/15/2047 | 346,000 | 259,622 | ||||||
Series 2017-4672, Class QD, 3.000%, 08/15/2045 | 28,483 | 27,567 | ||||||
Series 2017-4680, Class PA, 3.000%, 03/15/2046 | 95,176 | 85,995 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2017-4680, Class YE, 2.500%, 12/15/2041 | $ | 30,459 | $ | 30,350 | ||||
Series 2017-4707, Class Z, 4.000%, 08/15/2047 | 125,283 | 72,326 | ||||||
Series 2017-4710, Class PA, 3.000%, 04/15/2045 | 96,152 | 90,793 | ||||||
Series 2017-4714, Class MY, 3.500%, 08/15/2047 | 1,000,000 | 865,394 | ||||||
Series 2017-4736, Class CL, 3.000%, 12/15/2047 | 154,734 | 125,208 | ||||||
Series 2017-4748, Class GA, 3.000%, 01/15/2045 | 35,604 | 34,393 | ||||||
Series 2018-4767, Class Z, 3.000%, 12/15/2047 | 37,291 | 19,639 | ||||||
Series 2018-4773, Class DZ, 4.000%, 04/15/2048 | 166,667 | 151,133 | ||||||
Series 2018-4787, Class PY, 4.000%, 05/15/2048 | 42,586 | 38,009 | ||||||
Series 2018-4808, Class DG, 3.500%, 09/15/2045 | 674,762 | 655,999 | ||||||
Series 2018-4813, Class CJ, 3.000%, 08/15/2048 | 185,429 | 155,377 | ||||||
Series 2018-4818, Class CA, 3.000%, 04/15/2048 | 393,073 | 336,124 | ||||||
Series 2018-4821, Class YZ, 4.000%, 02/15/2042 | 1,630,121 | 1,352,382 | ||||||
Series 2018-4821, Class ZM, 3.500%, 05/15/2048 | 347,202 | 296,212 | ||||||
Series 2018-4821, Class VA, 4.000%, 10/15/2029 | 24,583 | 24,417 | ||||||
Series 2018-4839, Class AE, 4.000%, 04/15/2051 | 226,844 | 209,179 | ||||||
Series 2018-4846, Class PA, 4.000%, 06/15/2047 | 4,621 | 4,538 | ||||||
Series 2018-4857, Class HM, 3.500%, 11/15/2046 | 64,250 | 62,511 | ||||||
Series 2019-4863, Class H, 7.000%, 03/15/2049 | 126,823 | 130,774 | ||||||
Series 2019-4863, Class AJ, 3.500%, 07/15/2038 | 42,707 | 39,761 | ||||||
Series 2019-4896, Class BD, 3.500%, 07/25/2049 | 1,062,753 | 860,632 | ||||||
Series 2019-4911, Class HG, 2.250%, 04/15/2049 | 1,757,046 | 1,419,478 | ||||||
Series 2019-4926, Class BP, 3.000%, 10/25/2049 | 539,936 | 451,076 | ||||||
Series 2019-4942, Class A, 3.000%, 01/25/2049 | 98,284 | 87,852 | ||||||
Series 2020-4954, Class LZ, 2.500%, 02/25/2050 | 123,662 | 50,856 | ||||||
Series 2020-4961, Class JB, 2.500%, 12/15/2042 | 133,641 | 117,053 | ||||||
Series 2020-4989, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 08/15/2040(a) | 122,656 | 120,675 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
39 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2020-4989, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 10/15/2040(a) | $ | 115,009 | $ | 114,373 | ||||
Series 2020-5000, Class HZ, 1.500%, 08/25/2050 | 249,647 | 115,015 | ||||||
Series 2020-5007, Class PY, 1.500%, 08/25/2050 | 218,000 | 83,296 | ||||||
Series 2020-5013, Class NH, 1.000%, 09/25/2050 | 173,580 | 80,881 | ||||||
Series 2020-5014, Class BP, 1.250%, 09/25/2040 | 228,733 | 191,735 | ||||||
Series 2020-5039, Class ZK, 2.500%, 11/25/2050 | 151,697 | 66,781 | ||||||
Series 2020-5049, Class JZ, 2.000%, 11/25/2050 | 141,423 | 57,960 | ||||||
Series 2020-5049, Class WB, 0.750%, 12/25/2050 | 355,549 | 260,093 | ||||||
Series 2020-5068, Class UB, 0.500%, 01/25/2051 | 109,000 | 53,855 | ||||||
Series 2021-5080, Class CA, 2.000%, 02/25/2051 | 864,862 | 455,933 | ||||||
Series 2021-5083, Class MA, 2.000%, 03/25/2051 | 612,856 | 340,093 | ||||||
Series 2021-5085, Class HA, 1.500%, 03/25/2051 | 147,216 | 74,313 | ||||||
Series 2021-5092, Class BC, 2.500%, 06/25/2036 | 25,155 | 24,560 | ||||||
Series 2021-5103, Class LM, 1.500%, 05/25/2041 | 119,098 | 61,073 | ||||||
Series 2021-5103, Class LQ, 1.500%, 04/25/2050 | 199,871 | 96,059 | ||||||
Series 2021-5119, Class LM, 1.500%, 05/25/2041 | 202,779 | 100,524 | ||||||
Series 2021-5121, Class KE, 1.500%, 06/25/2051 | 301,427 | 138,411 | ||||||
Series 2021-5129, Class KC, 1.500%, 11/25/2049 | 148,179 | 124,390 | ||||||
Series 2021-5144, Class PC, 1.500%, 09/25/2051 | 378,274 | 297,220 | ||||||
Series 2021-5156, Class EC, 1.500%, 10/25/2051 | 434,991 | 201,804 | ||||||
Series 2021-5171, Class KY, 1.750%, 12/25/2051 | 172,000 | 85,555 | ||||||
Series 2021-5174, Class TQ, 2.000%, 08/25/2051 | 502,165 | 394,953 | ||||||
Series 2021-5178, Class LY, 1.500%, 12/25/2051 | 178,029 | 78,820 | ||||||
Series 2021-5182, Class M, 2.500%, 05/25/2049 | 343,121 | 292,291 | ||||||
Series 2022-5189, Class PG, 2.500%, 09/25/2051 | 95,064 | 82,855 | ||||||
Series 2022-5198, Class ZM, 3.000%, 02/25/2052 | 633,821 | 460,526 | ||||||
Series 2022-5200, Class WK, 2.500%, 03/25/2052 | 217,000 | 131,929 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2022-5201, Class CA, 2.500%, 07/25/2048 | $ | 669,209 | $ | 581,119 | ||||
Series 2022-5207, Class CZ, 3.500%, 03/25/2052 | 372,231 | 198,105 | ||||||
Series 2022-5208, Class AL, 2.500%, 04/25/2042 | 1,386,302 | 966,160 | ||||||
Series 2022-5224, Class HL, 4.000%, 04/25/2052 | 1,700,000 | 1,463,631 | ||||||
Series 2022-5230, Class PE, 2.000%, 12/25/2051 | 600,000 | 451,666 | ||||||
Series 2022-5234, Class PH, 3.500%, 04/25/2051 | 806,685 | 746,085 | ||||||
59,545,187 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Strips | ||||||||
Series 2013-299, Class 300, 3.000%, 01/15/2043 | 162,339 | 142,891 | ||||||
Series 2013-300, Class 300, 3.000%, 01/15/2043 | 128,491 | 111,990 | ||||||
254,881 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Structured Pass- Through Certificates | ||||||||
Series 2001-32, Class A1, 1M US SOFR + 0.37%, 08/25/2031(a) | 71,167 | 72,538 | ||||||
Series 2002-41, Class 3A, 4.364%, 07/25/2032(a) | 1,911,700 | 1,756,938 | ||||||
Series 2003-55, Class 1A3A, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 03/25/2043(a) | 244,387 | 243,190 | ||||||
2,072,666 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae | ||||||||
Series 2003-76, Class TG, 5.500%, 09/20/2033 | 133,017 | 132,450 | ||||||
Series 2003-98, Class FY, 1M US SOFR + 0.46%, 09/20/2033(a) | 11,003 | 10,993 | ||||||
Series 2004-1, Class TE, 5.000%, 06/20/2033 | 20,516 | 20,160 | ||||||
Series 2004-15, Class AY, 5.500%, 02/20/2034 | 144,059 | 143,706 | ||||||
Series 2004-22, Class AZ, 5.500%, 04/20/2034 | 170,808 | 170,545 | ||||||
Series 2004-26, Class ED, 5.500%, 04/16/2034 | 58,863 | 58,751 | ||||||
Series 2004-34, Class QL, 5.500%, 05/16/2034 | 135,625 | 135,271 | ||||||
Series 2004-55, Class MC, 5.500%, 07/20/2034 | 36,365 | 36,277 | ||||||
Series 2004-7, Class Z, 5.500%, 01/16/2034 | 1,519,009 | 1,515,197 | ||||||
Series 2004-87, Class BC, 4.500%, 10/20/2034 | 11,449 | 11,298 | ||||||
Series 2005-11, Class PL, 5.000%, 02/20/2035 | 28,129 | 27,595 | ||||||
Series 2005-13, Class BG, 5.000%, 02/20/2035 | 158,606 | 155,623 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2005-13, Class NB, 5.000%, 02/20/2035 | $ | 10,162 | $ | 9,971 | ||||
Series 2005-3, Class JL, 5.000%, 12/16/2034 | 67,067 | 65,924 | ||||||
Series 2005-3, Class JM, 4.750%, 01/20/2035 | 44,272 | 43,014 | ||||||
Series 2005-3, Class OC, 5.000%, 01/20/2035 | 147,438 | 144,723 | ||||||
Series 2005-3, Class QB, 5.000%, 01/16/2035 | 51,165 | 50,318 | ||||||
Series 2005-44, Class GZ, 5.000%, 07/20/2035 | 101,131 | 99,418 | ||||||
Series 2005-45, Class BF, 1M US SOFR + 0.41%, 06/20/2035(a) | 30,670 | 30,380 | ||||||
Series 2005-49, Class B, 5.500%, 06/20/2035 | 69,079 | 68,983 | ||||||
Series 2005-51, Class DC, 5.000%, 07/20/2035 | 105,915 | 103,912 | ||||||
Series 2005-56, Class JA, 5.000%, 05/17/2035 | 11,245 | 11,047 | ||||||
Series 2005-56, Class BD, 5.000%, 07/20/2035 | 36,312 | 35,618 | ||||||
Series 2005-69, Class WD, 5.000%, 05/18/2035 | 38,283 | 37,608 | ||||||
Series 2005-73, Class PH, 5.000%, 09/20/2035 | 101,154 | 99,473 | ||||||
Series 2005-92, Class PB, 6.000%, 12/20/2035 | 138,260 | 140,285 | ||||||
Series 2006-10, Class PB, 5.500%, 03/20/2036 | 230,786 | 230,631 | ||||||
Series 2006-38, Class OH, 6.500%, 08/20/2036 | 25,047 | 24,985 | ||||||
Series 2007-18, Class PH, 5.500%, 03/20/2035 | 137,000 | 136,681 | ||||||
Series 2007-18, Class B, 5.500%, 05/20/2035 | 66,789 | 66,570 | ||||||
Series 2007-35, Class TE, 6.000%, 06/20/2037 | 92,845 | 93,993 | ||||||
Series 2007-35, Class NE, 6.000%, 06/16/2037 | 42,110 | 42,598 | ||||||
Series 2007-40, Class FY, 1M US SOFR + 0.44%, 07/16/2037(a) | 29,688 | 29,465 | ||||||
Series 2007-44, Class PH, 6.000%, 07/20/2037 | 106,551 | 108,024 | ||||||
Series 2007-57, Class Z, 5.500%, 10/20/2037 | 840,816 | 839,942 | ||||||
Series 2007-6, Class LE, 5.500%, 02/20/2037 | 234,322 | 233,711 | ||||||
Series 2007-7, Class PG, 5.000%, 02/16/2037 | 22,229 | 21,821 | ||||||
Series 2007-79, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.55%, 12/20/2037(a) | 106,746 | 106,580 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2008-13, Class FB, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/20/2038(a) | $ | 21,310 | $ | 21,245 | ||||
Series 2008-20, Class CE, 5.500%, 06/16/2037 | 202,258 | 202,406 | ||||||
Series 2008-31, Class PC, 5.500%, 04/20/2038 | 43,275 | 43,186 | ||||||
Series 2008-33, Class PB, 5.500%, 04/20/2038 | 124,713 | 124,478 | ||||||
Series 2008-37, Class L, 6.000%, 04/20/2038 | 35,956 | 36,190 | ||||||
Series 2008-38, Class PL, 5.500%, 05/20/2038 | 192,012 | 192,297 | ||||||
Series 2008-38, Class PN, 5.500%, 05/20/2038 | 36,928 | 36,983 | ||||||
Series 2008-38, Class BG, 5.000%, 05/16/2038 | 70,366 | 69,079 | ||||||
Series 2008-40, Class PL, 5.250%, 05/16/2038 | 118,000 | 116,868 | ||||||
Series 2008-41, Class PE, 5.500%, 05/20/2038 | 62,617 | 62,704 | ||||||
Series 2008-43, Class NB, 5.500%, 05/20/2038 | 122,365 | 121,228 | ||||||
Series 2008-47, Class ML, 5.250%, 06/16/2038 | 23,804 | 23,574 | ||||||
Series 2008-49, Class PB, 4.750%, 06/20/2038 | 25,261 | 24,719 | ||||||
Series 2008-50, Class KB, 6.000%, 06/20/2038 | 202,159 | 205,573 | ||||||
Series 2008-51, Class PH, 5.250%, 06/20/2038 | 36,686 | 36,460 | ||||||
Series 2008-51, Class FG, 1M US SOFR + 0.88%, 06/16/2038(a) | 70,706 | 71,010 | ||||||
Series 2008-55, Class PL, 5.500%, 06/20/2038 | 28,204 | 28,111 | ||||||
Series 2008-58, Class PE, 5.500%, 07/16/2038 | 73,833 | 73,704 | ||||||
Series 2008-60, Class JN, 5.500%, 07/20/2038 | 106,781 | 106,466 | ||||||
Series 2008-60, Class JP, 5.500%, 07/20/2038 | 213,567 | 212,753 | ||||||
Series 2008-65, Class PG, 6.000%, 08/20/2038 | 192,443 | 192,787 | ||||||
Series 2008-66, Class FN, 1M US SOFR + 1.06%, 08/20/2038(a) | 73,897 | 74,420 | ||||||
Series 2008-7, Class PQ, 5.000%, 02/20/2038 | 83,915 | 82,524 | ||||||
Series 2008-76, Class QE, 5.750%, 09/20/2038 | 58,000 | 57,463 | ||||||
Series 2008-77, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.81%, 09/20/2038(a) | 53,342 | 53,329 | ||||||
Series 2008-85, Class PG, 5.250%, 10/20/2038 | 30,039 | 29,943 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2008-89, Class JD, 6.000%, 08/20/2038 | $ | 41,713 | $ | 41,519 | ||||
Series 2008-89, Class JC, 5.500%, 08/20/2038 | 35,912 | 35,729 | ||||||
Series 2008-9, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 02/20/2038(a) | 14,762 | 14,742 | ||||||
Series 2009-1, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 1.16%, 01/20/2039(a) | 62,024 | 62,661 | ||||||
Series 2009-10, Class PH, 4.500%, 02/20/2039 | 26,237 | 25,152 | ||||||
Series 2009-10, Class NB, 5.000%, 02/16/2039 | 69,551 | 67,901 | ||||||
Series 2009-118, Class PY, 5.000%, 12/16/2039 | 17,384 | 16,897 | ||||||
Series 2009-12, Class NB, 5.000%, 03/20/2039 | 48,341 | 47,490 | ||||||
Series 2009-13, Class E, 4.500%, 03/16/2039 | 86,936 | 83,481 | ||||||
Series 2009-15, Class FM, 1M US SOFR + 1.15%, 03/20/2039(a) | 59,084 | 59,387 | ||||||
Series 2009-24, Class WB, 5.000%, 03/20/2039 | 197,335 | 193,832 | ||||||
Series 2009-32, Class ZA, 5.500%, 05/20/2039 | 327,934 | 330,059 | ||||||
Series 2009-40, Class AD, 4.500%, 06/20/2039 | 309,000 | 287,033 | ||||||
Series 2009-47, Class LT, 5.000%, 06/20/2039 | 101,530 | 99,633 | ||||||
Series 2009-55, Class FN, 1M US SOFR + 1.11%, 07/20/2039(a) | 21,616 | 21,810 | ||||||
Series 2009-58, Class PA, 4.500%, 07/20/2039 | 68,413 | 64,997 | ||||||
Series 2009-61, Class AP, 4.000%, 08/20/2039 | 32,723 | 31,177 | ||||||
Series 2009-61, Class MP, 5.000%, 08/20/2039 | 29,780 | 29,220 | ||||||
Series 2009-69, Class PH, 5.500%, 08/16/2039 | 92,000 | 89,262 | ||||||
Series 2009-75, Class GZ, 4.500%, 09/20/2039 | 84,976 | 81,912 | ||||||
Series 2009-76, Class JB, 4.500%, 07/20/2039 | 18,421 | 18,188 | ||||||
Series 2009-76, Class XA, 5.500%, 09/16/2039 | 425,664 | 417,523 | ||||||
Series 2009-77, Class KJ, 5.000%, 09/20/2039 | 101,264 | 99,606 | ||||||
Series 2009-83, Class TF, 1M US SOFR + 1.01%, 08/20/2039(a) | 35,720 | 35,994 | ||||||
Series 2009-94, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.81%, 10/16/2039(a) | 68,263 | 68,383 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2010-103, Class WA, 5.670%, 08/20/2034(a) | $ | 210,487 | $ | 209,972 | ||||
Series 2010-105, Class BH, 3.000%, 01/16/2040 | 63,807 | 60,287 | ||||||
Series 2010-111, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.46%, 09/20/2040(a) | 40,872 | 40,414 | ||||||
Series 2010-134, Class YL, 4.500%, 10/20/2040 | 101,000 | 92,912 | ||||||
Series 2010-14, Class HA, 4.500%, 02/16/2040 | 113,946 | 111,032 | ||||||
Series 2010-14, Class A, 4.500%, 06/16/2039 | 2,808 | 2,799 | ||||||
Series 2010-147, Class PG, 3.500%, 05/20/2040 | 42,442 | 41,271 | ||||||
Series 2010-157, Class OP, –%, 12/20/2040(b) | 8,551 | 7,016 | ||||||
Series 2010-167, Class WL, 4.500%, 09/20/2040 | 764,000 | 724,874 | ||||||
Series 2010-169, Class JZ, 4.000%, 12/20/2040 | 190,110 | 175,324 | ||||||
Series 2010-19, Class GW, 4.750%, 02/20/2040 | 108,305 | 96,228 | ||||||
Series 2010-62, Class AF, 1M US SOFR + 0.56%, 04/16/2034(a) | 14,035 | 14,032 | ||||||
Series 2010-76, Class NC, 4.500%, 06/20/2040 | 113,194 | 104,640 | ||||||
Series 2010-84, Class YB, 4.000%, 07/20/2040 | 19,109 | 17,759 | ||||||
Series 2010-H01, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.93%, 01/20/2060(a) | 14,966 | 15,005 | ||||||
Series 2010-H10, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 1.11%, 05/20/2060(a) | 69,208 | 69,587 | ||||||
Series 2010-H20, Class AF, 1M US SOFR + 0.44%, 10/20/2060(a) | 85,333 | 85,051 | ||||||
Series 2010-H22, Class FE, 1M US SOFR + 0.46%, 05/20/2059(a) | 1,036 | 1,031 | ||||||
Series 2010-H27, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.49%, 12/20/2060(a) | 30,930 | 30,853 | ||||||
Series 2011-100, Class MY, 4.000%, 07/20/2041 | 180,634 | 169,186 | ||||||
Series 2011-128, Class MD, 4.000%, 10/20/2040 | 105,622 | 103,359 | ||||||
Series 2011-137, Class WA, 5.593%, 07/20/2040(a) | 191,038 | 189,446 | ||||||
Series 2011-18, Class PA, 4.000%, 08/20/2040 | 16,877 | 16,679 | ||||||
Series 2011-59, Class QC, 4.000%, 12/20/2040 | 201,246 | 192,858 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2011-66, Class UA, 4.000%, 05/16/2041 | $ | 148,383 | $ | 132,233 | ||||
Series 2011-71, Class ZC, 5.500%, 07/16/2034 | 163,687 | 163,311 | ||||||
Series 2011-97, Class WA, 6.097%, 11/20/2038(a) | 29,609 | 29,862 | ||||||
Series 2011-H01, Class AF, 1M US SOFR + 0.56%, 11/20/2060(a) | 77,042 | 76,940 | ||||||
Series 2011-H11, Class FB, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 04/20/2061(a) | 40,952 | 40,906 | ||||||
Series 2011-H11, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 03/20/2061(a) | 93,051 | 92,956 | ||||||
Series 2011-H15, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.56%, 06/20/2061(a) | 22,266 | 22,225 | ||||||
Series 2012-108, Class CB, 2.500%, 09/20/2042 | 149,000 | 113,211 | ||||||
Series 2012-116, Class BY, 3.000%, 09/16/2042 | 267,000 | 202,913 | ||||||
Series 2012-127, Class PG, 1.750%, 09/16/2042 | 133,938 | 117,185 | ||||||
Series 2012-32, Class PE, 3.500%, 03/16/2042 | 117,000 | 100,767 | ||||||
Series 2012-38, Class PL, 3.250%, 01/20/2041 | 28,665 | 28,068 | ||||||
Series 2012-39, Class GA, 3.000%, 10/16/2040 | 24,955 | 23,565 | ||||||
Series 2012-51, Class VM, 3.500%, 04/16/2025 | 28,064 | 27,619 | ||||||
Series 2012-56, Class HZ, 3.500%, 06/20/2040 | 1,318,354 | 1,130,362 | ||||||
Series 2012-68, Class GE, 3.000%, 05/20/2042 | 4,247 | 3,176 | ||||||
Series 2012-76, Class GF, 1M US SOFR + 0.41%, 06/16/2042(a) | 21,398 | 21,199 | ||||||
Series 2012-84, Class TB, 2.500%, 07/20/2042 | 390,245 | 307,263 | ||||||
Series 2012-H08, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.68%, 04/20/2062(a) | 211,096 | 211,045 | ||||||
Series 2012-H14, Class FK, 1M US SOFR + 0.69%, 07/20/2062(a) | 96,212 | 96,151 | ||||||
Series 2012-H20, Class PT, 5.621%, 07/20/2062(a) | 21,910 | 21,835 | ||||||
Series 2012-H24, Class FE, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 10/20/2062(a) | 1,471 | 1,448 | ||||||
Series 2013-100, Class MA, 3.500%, 02/20/2043 | 31,683 | 30,275 | ||||||
Series 2013-115, Class PM, 4.000%, 08/20/2043 | 400,000 | 358,562 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2013-169, Class EZ, 3.250%, 11/16/2043 | $ | 112,181 | $ | 92,532 | ||||
Series 2013-22, Class GB, 2.500%, 08/20/2042 | 115,781 | 100,953 | ||||||
Series 2013-41, Class MY, 3.000%, 03/20/2043 | 275,000 | 238,719 | ||||||
Series 2013-54, Class WA, 4.905%, 11/20/2042(a) | 378,336 | 370,539 | ||||||
Series 2013-6, Class BE, 3.000%, 01/20/2043 | 104,000 | 74,585 | ||||||
Series 2013-69, Class NA, 2.000%, 09/20/2042 | 170,065 | 144,043 | ||||||
Series 2013-70, Class LA, 1.000%, 05/20/2043 | 104,008 | 82,903 | ||||||
Series 2013-93, Class CA, 6.000%, 06/20/2043 | 945,666 | 952,516 | ||||||
Series 2013-98, Class KF, 1M US SOFR + 0.41%, 11/20/2041(a) | 7,037 | 7,013 | ||||||
Series 2013-99, Class MF, 1M US SOFR + 0.41%, 07/20/2043(a) | 57,952 | 56,822 | ||||||
Series 2013-H01, Class FA, 1.650%, 01/20/2063 | 45 | 39 | ||||||
Series 2013-H04, Class BA, 1.650%, 02/20/2063 | 1,556 | 1,391 | ||||||
Series 2013-H07, Class GA, 1M US SOFR + 0.58%, 03/20/2063(a) | 52,979 | 52,874 | ||||||
Series 2013-H09, Class HA, 1.650%, 04/20/2063 | 5,046 | 4,665 | ||||||
Series 2013-H18, Class EA, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 07/20/2063(a) | 10,907 | 10,896 | ||||||
Series 2014-118, Class ZP, 4.000%, 08/20/2044 | 474,474 | 429,480 | ||||||
Series 2014-119, Class ZK, 3.500%, 08/16/2044 | 1,121,523 | 984,569 | ||||||
Series 2014-32, Class DA, 3.500%, 02/20/2044 | 101,590 | 82,378 | ||||||
Series 2014-53, Class JM, 6.979%, 04/20/2039(a) | 146,284 | 151,271 | ||||||
Series 2014-98, Class ZP, 3.000%, 07/16/2044 | 240,529 | 172,660 | ||||||
Series 2014-98, Class HE, 3.000%, 07/20/2044 | 53,984 | 41,147 | ||||||
Series 2014-H10, Class TA, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 04/20/2064(a) | 281,599 | 281,653 | ||||||
Series 2014-H15, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 07/20/2064(a) | 18,393 | 18,371 | ||||||
Series 2014-H16, Class FL, 1M US SOFR + 0.58%, 07/20/2064(a) | 316,910 | 314,626 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2014-H19, Class HA, 3.000%, 09/20/2064 | $ | 86,606 | $ | 85,163 | ||||
Series 2015-100, Class PD, 3.000%, 07/20/2045 | 201,965 | 178,399 | ||||||
Series 2015-190, Class LE, 3.500%, 06/20/2045 | 6,642 | 6,522 | ||||||
Series 2015-63, Class KA, 3.000%, 04/20/2040 | 33,494 | 26,333 | ||||||
Series 2015-84, Class QA, 3.500%, 06/20/2045 | 226,117 | 197,234 | ||||||
Series 2015-91, Class QA, 2.920%, 05/20/2045(a) | 1,414,976 | 1,158,994 | ||||||
Series 2015-H09, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.73%, 04/20/2065(a) | 226,957 | 225,831 | ||||||
Series 2015-H12, Class FB, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 05/20/2065(a) | 58,082 | 57,816 | ||||||
Series 2015-H15, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.69%, 06/20/2065(a) | 96,125 | 95,564 | ||||||
Series 2015-H22, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 09/20/2065(a) | 37,884 | 37,678 | ||||||
Series 2015-H26, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.63%, 10/20/2065(a) | 44,040 | 44,002 | ||||||
Series 2015-H26, Class FG, 1M US SOFR + 0.63%, 10/20/2065(a) | 207,531 | 206,214 | ||||||
Series 2015-H27, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.86%, 09/20/2065(a) | 1,869,922 | 1,864,418 | ||||||
Series 2015-H29, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.81%, 10/20/2065(a) | 1,802 | 1,787 | ||||||
Series 2015-H30, Class FE, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 11/20/2065(a) | 44,176 | 44,185 | ||||||
Series 2015-H31, Class FT, 1M US SOFR + 0.76%, 11/20/2065(a) | 15,746 | 15,754 | ||||||
Series 2015-H32, Class FH, 1M US SOFR + 0.77%, 12/20/2065(a) | 142,896 | 143,034 | ||||||
Series 2016-116, Class GV, 3.000%, 05/20/2026 | 23,542 | 22,720 | ||||||
Series 2016-120, Class KA, 2.000%, 09/20/2046 | 4,738 | 3,736 | ||||||
Series 2016-136, Class PJ, 3.500%, 01/20/2046 | 191,476 | 154,775 | ||||||
Series 2016-136, Class MY, 2.500%, 10/20/2046 | 100,000 | 60,631 | ||||||
Series 2016-163, Class B, 3.000%, 10/20/2046 | 119,000 | 84,079 |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2016-19, Class AC, 3.000%, 02/20/2046 | $ | 259,000 | $ | 205,197 | ||||
Series 2016-46, Class Z, 3.000%, 04/20/2046 | 123,274 | 71,816 | ||||||
Series 2016-82, Class BA, 3.000%, 09/20/2045 | 37,184 | 36,000 | ||||||
Series 2016-H06, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 1.03%, 02/20/2066(a) | 110,834 | 110,737 | ||||||
Series 2016-H08, Class FT, 1M US SOFR + 0.83%, 02/20/2066(a) | 63,084 | 63,114 | ||||||
Series 2016-H11, Class F, 1M US SOFR + 0.91%, 05/20/2066(a) | 3,029,744 | 3,021,673 | ||||||
Series 2016-H13, Class FT, 1M US SOFR + 0.69%, 05/20/2066(a) | 9,243 | 9,242 | ||||||
Series 2016-H14, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.91%, 06/20/2066(a) | 494,292 | 493,183 | ||||||
Series 2016-H15, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.91%, 07/20/2066(a) | 1,297,827 | 1,294,954 | ||||||
Series 2016-H17, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.94%, 08/20/2066(a) | 175,560 | 175,168 | ||||||
Series 2016-H17, Class FK, 1M US SOFR + 0.96%, 07/20/2066(a) | 54,946 | 54,835 | ||||||
Series 2016-H17, Class HA, 2.250%, 03/20/2066 | 158,447 | 153,014 | ||||||
Series 2016-H20, Class PT, 6.704%, 09/20/2066(a) | 445,552 | 455,194 | ||||||
Series 2016-H23, Class PT, 6.507%, 09/20/2066(a) | 607,512 | 617,924 | ||||||
Series 2016-H23, Class F, 1M US SOFR + 0.86%, 10/20/2066(a) | 149,646 | 150,082 | ||||||
Series 2016-H24, Class FG, 1M US SOFR + 0.86%, 10/20/2066(a) | 471,813 | 470,316 | ||||||
Series 2016-H26, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 1.11%, 12/20/2066(a) | 96,827 | 96,845 | ||||||
Series 2017-150, Class JE, 3.000%, 07/20/2047 | 56,430 | 50,736 | ||||||
Series 2017-170, Class MC, 2.500%, 10/20/2047 | 51,366 | 44,193 | ||||||
Series 2017-36, Class MJ, 3.000%, 03/20/2047 | 33,754 | 28,308 | ||||||
Series 2017-56, Class AZ, 3.000%, 04/20/2047 | 117,826 | 90,907 | ||||||
Series 2017-80, Class BJ, 3.000%, 03/20/2047 | 84,240 | 74,155 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2017-80, Class LO, –%, 05/20/2047(b) | $ | 115,398 | $ | 82,676 | ||||
Series 2017-H06, Class FE, 1M US SOFR + 0.66%, 02/20/2067(a) | 61,946 | 61,915 | ||||||
Series 2017-H14, Class FD, 1M US SOFR + 0.58%, 06/20/2067(a) | 90,491 | 89,763 | ||||||
Series 2017-H15, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.58%, 06/20/2067(a) | 184,234 | 183,962 | ||||||
Series 2017-H16, Class PT, 4.823%, 05/20/2066(a) | 14,681 | 14,383 | ||||||
Series 2017-H17, Class FG, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 08/20/2067(a) | 19,173 | 19,151 | ||||||
Series 2017-H22, Class FH, 1Y US SOFR + 0.94%, 11/20/2067(a) | 236,291 | 235,371 | ||||||
Series 2018-131, Class QA, 3.000%, 12/20/2047 | 250,033 | 220,817 | ||||||
Series 2018-160, Class AD, 3.500%, 02/20/2048 | 218,577 | 199,931 | ||||||
Series 2018-36, Class CZ, 4.000%, 03/20/2048 | 283,320 | 230,773 | ||||||
Series 2018-37, Class C, 2.500%, 01/20/2046 | 136,197 | 122,739 | ||||||
Series 2018-H07, Class FD, 1M US SOFR + 0.41%, 05/20/2068(a) | 99,195 | 99,314 | ||||||
Series 2018-H09, Class FA, 1Y US SOFR + 1.22%, 04/20/2068(a) | 395,934 | 402,506 | ||||||
Series 2019-1, Class EY, 4.000%, 10/20/2048 | 1,066,499 | 921,727 | ||||||
Series 2019-103, Class EK, 4.000%, 04/20/2049 | 2,921,162 | 2,616,738 | ||||||
Series 2019-111, Class TE, 2.000%, 09/20/2049 | 41,021 | 32,854 | ||||||
Series 2019-128, Class AL, 2.500%, 10/20/2049 | 300,000 | 196,596 | ||||||
Series 2019-15, Class A, –%, 07/20/2048(a)(b) | 300,226 | 170,725 | ||||||
Series 2019-18, Class HD, 3.500%, 02/20/2049 | 165,000 | 138,831 | ||||||
Series 2019-36, Class PD, 3.000%, 02/20/2049 | 244,598 | 212,141 | ||||||
Series 2019-H01, Class FT, 1M US SOFR + 0.51%, 10/20/2068(a) | 42,827 | 42,764 | ||||||
Series 2019-H04, Class BA, 3.000%, 01/20/2069 | 93,095 | 90,692 | ||||||
Series 2019-H05, Class FT, 1Y US TI + 0.43%, 04/20/2069(a) | 31,805 | 31,800 |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2019-H08, Class FM, 1M US SOFR + 0.76%, 05/20/2069(a) | $ | 1,804,099 | $ | 1,779,153 | ||||
Series 2020-122, Class GZ, 3.000%, 08/20/2050 | 261,173 | 147,741 | ||||||
Series 2020-125, Class GC, 2.500%, 08/20/2050 | 21,305 | 17,186 | ||||||
Series 2020-125, Class GA, 2.500%, 03/20/2050 | 336,284 | 279,522 | ||||||
Series 2020-127, Class LZ, 1.500%, 08/20/2050 | 565,230 | 208,799 | ||||||
Series 2020-134, Class ZU, 3.000%, 09/20/2050 | 112,959 | 58,686 | ||||||
Series 2020-148, Class ZP, 2.000%, 10/20/2050 | 228,431 | 83,550 | ||||||
Series 2020-149, Class LU, 1.000%, 10/20/2050 | 199,997 | 82,830 | ||||||
Series 2020-153, Class MP, 2.500%, 10/20/2050 | 310,627 | 255,838 | ||||||
Series 2020-153, Class ML, 2.500%, 10/20/2050 | 292,272 | 235,264 | ||||||
Series 2020-187, Class KZ, 2.000%, 12/20/2050 | 165,676 | 56,689 | ||||||
Series 2020-32, Class UM, 2.500%, 03/20/2050 | 1,223,602 | 1,016,519 | ||||||
Series 2020-5, Class LC, 3.500%, 10/20/2049 | 127,061 | 114,083 | ||||||
Series 2020-61, Class AB, 3.000%, 05/20/2048 | 52,182 | 50,828 | ||||||
Series 2020-62, Class PD, 3.000%, 05/20/2050 | 449,737 | 377,041 | ||||||
Series 2020-62, Class WD, 0.471%, 05/20/2050(a) | 488,945 | 259,761 | ||||||
Series 2020-83, Class ML, 3.000%, 06/20/2050 | 121,194 | 104,547 | ||||||
Series 2020-98, Class CE, 3.000%, 07/20/2050 | 1,192,239 | 1,019,426 | ||||||
Series 2020-H01, Class FT, 1Y US TI + 0.50%, 01/20/2070(a) | 31,883 | 31,744 | ||||||
Series 2020-H02, Class DA, 2.250%, 12/20/2069 | 110,809 | 106,961 | ||||||
Series 2020-H04, Class FP, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 06/20/2069(a) | 208,926 | 208,592 | ||||||
Series 2020-H12, Class FE, 1M US SOFR + 1.21%, 06/20/2070(a) | 949,140 | 966,800 | ||||||
Series 2020-H13, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.56%, 07/20/2070(a) | 185,931 | 181,896 | ||||||
Series 2021-104, Class AL, 1.500%, 06/20/2051 | 120,000 | 51,613 | ||||||
Series 2021-116, Class WZ, 2.000%, 07/20/2051 | 378,096 | 182,425 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
45 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2021-116, Class LZ, 2.500%, 07/20/2051 | $ | 336,686 | $ | 188,713 | ||||
Series 2021-142, Class PZ, 0.750%, 08/20/2051 | 306,058 | 154,789 | ||||||
Series 2021-146, Class PO, –%, 07/20/2051(b) | 338,715 | 105,062 | ||||||
Series 2021-146, Class DE, 1.750%, 08/20/2051 | 398,358 | 339,633 | ||||||
Series 2021-158, Class GK, 2.000%, 09/20/2051 | 150,493 | 87,657 | ||||||
Series 2021-205, Class NK, 1.500%, 11/20/2051 | 215,000 | 125,421 | ||||||
Series 2021-25, Class HA, 2.000%, 02/20/2051 | 776,012 | 611,012 | ||||||
Series 2021-8, Class KZ, 2.000%, 01/20/2051 | 155,797 | 53,267 | ||||||
Series 2021-8, Class AQ, 5.000%, 01/20/2051 | 143,476 | 138,943 | ||||||
Series 2021-H01, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 1.36%, 11/20/2070(a) | 2,837,525 | 2,862,986 | ||||||
Series 2021-H12, Class GA, 4.584%, 07/20/2071(a) | 147,522 | 145,364 | ||||||
Series 2022-100, Class EB, 3.000%, 06/20/2052 | 1,729,475 | 1,252,887 | ||||||
Series 2022-104, Class KY, 4.500%, 06/20/2052 | 383,627 | 322,983 | ||||||
Series 2022-112, Class BM, 3.000%, 06/20/2052 | 344,718 | 242,951 | ||||||
Series 2022-126, Class BY, 3.000%, 07/20/2052 | 960,094 | 573,402 | ||||||
Series 2022-127, Class WC, 3.500%, 07/20/2052 | 329,622 | 206,570 | ||||||
Series 2022-127, Class UL, 2.000%, 07/20/2052 | 309,557 | 143,436 | ||||||
Series 2022-137, Class PL, 4.000%, 08/20/2052 | 288,633 | 213,792 | ||||||
Series 2022-20, Class KZ, 2.500%, 01/20/2052 | 110,011 | 42,218 | ||||||
Series 2022-212, Class DZ, 5.500%, 12/20/2052 | 2,654,090 | 2,539,533 | ||||||
Series 2022-44, Class KZ, 4.500%, 03/20/2052 | 589,637 | 478,356 | ||||||
Series 2022-51, Class HZ, 3.000%, 03/20/2052 | 301,412 | 152,036 | ||||||
Series 2022-68, Class MD, 3.500%, 04/20/2052 | 223,000 | 156,358 | ||||||
Series 2022-76, Class PA, 4.000%, 04/20/2052 | 823,042 | 771,784 | ||||||
Series 2022-78, Class YX, 4.500%, 01/20/2051 | 829,441 | 798,374 | ||||||
Series 2022-H06, Class AB, 3.759%, 07/20/2067 | 196,940 | 193,160 | ||||||
Series 2023-150, Class JD, 6.000%, 10/20/2053 | 407,200 | 402,636 |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2023-47, Class HZ, 5.500%, 03/20/2053 | $ | 1,321,964 | $ | 1,225,977 | ||||
Series 2023-55, Class HB, 6.500%, 04/20/2053 | 3,822,002 | 3,814,078 | ||||||
Series 2023-55, Class EB, 6.000%, 04/20/2053 | 23,483,111 | 22,659,832 | ||||||
Series 2023-57, Class CV, 5.000%, 04/20/2034 | 2,012,777 | 1,957,095 | ||||||
Series 2023-59, Class GL, 6.000%, 04/20/2053 | 7,761,342 | 7,501,286 | ||||||
Series 2023-68, Class HB, 6.500%, 05/20/2053 | 10,712,834 | 10,805,382 | ||||||
108,553,064 | ||||||||
Vendee Mortgage Trust 2011-2 | ||||||||
Series 2011-2, Class DZ, 3.750%, 10/15/2041 | 903,730 | 811,979 | ||||||
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||
(Cost $284,574,961) | 266,656,640 |
Principal Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (2.10%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae-Aces | ||||||||
Series 2001-M1, Class D, 6.460%, 02/25/2031(a) | 90,403 | 89,870 | ||||||
Series 2006-M2, Class A3F, 5.345%, 09/25/2031(a) | 148,064 | 145,564 | ||||||
Series 2013-M6, Class 1AC, 3.490%, 02/25/2043(a) | 10,111,376 | 9,282,800 | ||||||
Series 2016-M11, Class AL, 2.944%, 07/25/2039 | 424,297 | 367,197 | ||||||
Series 2018-M12, Class A1, 3.546%, 08/25/2030 | 1,666,359 | 1,622,431 | ||||||
Series 2018-M15, Class 1A2, 3.700%, 01/25/2036 | 470,000 | 415,074 | ||||||
Series 2019-M10, Class A1, 2.000%, 04/25/2030 | 310,437 | 300,277 | ||||||
Series 2019-M14, Class A1, 2.304%, 06/25/2029 | 18,540 | 18,231 | ||||||
Series 2019-M24, Class 2XA, 1.270%, 03/25/2031(a)(c) | 4,214,930 | 222,681 | ||||||
Series 2020-M1, Class A2, 2.444%, 10/25/2029 | 300,000 | 261,578 | ||||||
Series 2020-M10, Class X1, 1.897%, 12/25/2030(a)(c) | 755,360 | 51,921 | ||||||
Series 2020-M10, Class X4, 0.987%, 07/25/2032(a)(c) | 46,701,541 | 1,950,962 | ||||||
Series 2020-M12, Class IO, 1.404%, 07/25/2029(a)(c) | 54,381,938 | 2,399,233 | ||||||
Series 2020-M13, Class X2, 1.332%, 09/25/2030(a)(c) | 7,305,209 | 303,318 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
46 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2022-M5, Class A1, 2.433%, 01/01/2034(a) | $ | 285,437 | $ | 253,187 | ||||
Series 2022-M5, Class A3, 2.433%, 01/01/2034(a) | 1,495,000 | 1,176,364 | ||||||
Series 2022-M8, Class A2, 2.001%, 12/25/2031(a) | 100,000 | 79,674 | ||||||
18,940,362 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Multiclass Certificates Series 2020-P003 | ||||||||
Series 2020-P003, Class A3, 1.956%, 09/25/2046 | 1,600,000 | 1,104,987 | ||||||
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates | ||||||||
Series 2016-KS07, Class A1, 2.018%, 09/25/2025 | 1,460,501 | 1,424,321 | ||||||
Series 2016-KS07, Class X, 0.731%, 09/25/2025(a)(c) | 64,755,147 | 518,922 | ||||||
Series 2017-K153, Class X1, 0.403%, 10/25/2031(a)(c) | 99,753,115 | 1,297,349 | ||||||
Series 2017-Q006, Class A2, 3.814%, 04/25/2028(a) | 3,991,073 | 3,670,397 | ||||||
Series 2018-K154, Class X1, 0.431%, 11/25/2032(a)(c) | 135,393,658 | 2,375,712 | ||||||
Series 2018-K156, Class X1, 0.209%, 06/25/2033(a)(c) | 622,853,289 | 4,212,170 | ||||||
Series 2018-K158, Class X1, 0.217%, 10/25/2033(a)(c) | 349,893,793 | 2,764,686 | ||||||
Series 2019-KLU2, Class X1, 1.087%, 08/25/2029(a)(c) | 85,477,563 | 3,208,229 | ||||||
Series 2020-Q013, Class APT2, 1.165%, 04/25/2027(a) | 3,336,332 | 2,994,477 | ||||||
Series 2021-1521, Class X1, 1.094%, 08/25/2036(a)(c) | 15,602,874 | 1,249,531 | ||||||
Series 2021-KLU3, Class X1, 2.076%, 01/25/2031(a)(c) | 175,416,523 | 15,798,101 | ||||||
39,513,895 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $65,023,034) | 59,559,244 |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (15.55%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae Pool | ||||||||
Series 2003-386375, 4.790%, 08/01/2028 | 575,311 | 573,169 | ||||||
Series 2005-843080, 6.000%, 12/01/2034 | 107,913 | 106,723 | ||||||
Series 2006-, 6.000%, 02/01/2036 | 94,520 | 94,208 | ||||||
Series 2007-943003, 5.500%, 08/01/2047 | 75,884 | 73,603 |
Principal
Amount | Value
(Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2009-, 4.500%, 06/01/2039 | $ | 294,537 | $ | 282,236 | ||||
Series 2009-463331, 5.250%, 08/01/2029 | 467,260 | 466,495 | ||||||
Series 2009-930895, 4.500%, 03/01/2039 | 147,299 | 141,573 | ||||||
Series 2009-931707, 4.500%, 08/01/2039 | 96,805 | 91,898 | ||||||
Series 2009-958348, 5.440%, 04/01/2027 | 126,926 | 126,450 | ||||||
Series 2009-958878, 5.750%, 07/01/2027 | 1,259,898 | 1,255,645 | ||||||
Series 2010-, 3.500%, 10/01/2040 | 294,727 | 260,757 | ||||||
Series 2011-, 6.210%, 12/01/2029 | 217,898 | 219,453 | ||||||
Series 2011-468477, 4.590%, 08/01/2026 | 380,982 | 374,819 | ||||||
Series 2011-469013, 5.470%, 08/01/2026 | 969,032 | 972,325 | ||||||
Series 2011-AH9290, 4.000%, 04/01/2041 | 29,749 | 26,958 | ||||||
Series 2012-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 12/01/2042 | 97,694 | 82,805 | ||||||
3.000%, 01/01/2043 | 121,328 | 104,701 | ||||||
3.040%, 12/01/2030 | 1,148,515 | 1,030,019 | ||||||
3.500%, 04/01/2042 | 52,667 | 46,054 | ||||||
Series 2012-470020, 4.200%, 01/01/2030 | 1,519,807 | 1,445,508 | ||||||
Series 2012-AM0279, 3.210%, 08/01/2027 | 279,217 | 262,660 | ||||||
Series 2012-AM1387, 3.260%, 11/01/2032 | 98,235 | 90,712 | ||||||
Series 2012-MA1214, 3.000%, 10/01/2042 | 577,698 | 492,585 | ||||||
Series 2013-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 01/01/2043 | 277,911 | 239,832 | ||||||
3.000%, 02/01/2043 | 346,577 | 293,769 | ||||||
3.000%, 04/01/2043 | 214,651 | 181,939 | ||||||
3.000%, 07/01/2043 | 240,151 | 203,575 | ||||||
3.000%, 08/01/2043 | 65,916 | 55,898 | ||||||
3.380%, 05/01/2028 | 250,629 | 236,126 | ||||||
4.370%, 07/01/2028 | 820,669 | 796,906 | ||||||
4.410%, 09/01/2028 | 83,613 | 81,284 | ||||||
Series 2013-AM4329, 3.870%, 10/01/2025 | 187,093 | 182,918 | ||||||
Series 2013-AM4781, 4.180%, 11/01/2028 | 1,163,290 | 1,120,380 | ||||||
Series 2013-AM4991, 3.970%, 12/01/2025 | 153,884 | 150,440 | ||||||
Series 2013-AR2289, 3.000%, 02/01/2033 | 180,915 | 166,326 | ||||||
Series 2013-AT9663, 2.500%, 07/01/2043 | 421,832 | 340,820 | ||||||
Series 2013-MA1586, 3.000%, 08/01/2043 | 173,782 | 149,972 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
47 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal
Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2014-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 06/01/2053 | $ | 1,096,633 | $ | 909,172 | ||||
3.300%, 11/01/2026 | 253,857 | 242,583 | ||||||
3.730%, 07/01/2034 | 569,447 | 532,789 | ||||||
4.060%, 03/01/2030 | 449,213 | 426,137 | ||||||
Series 2014-AM7274, 3.000%, 12/01/2024 | 6,300,000 | 6,190,782 | ||||||
Series 2015-, | ||||||||
3.100%, 09/01/2025 | 151,614 | 146,597 | ||||||
3.180%, 07/01/2035 | 659,600 | 565,818 | ||||||
3.390%, 07/01/2035 | 193,151 | 170,882 | ||||||
3.500%, 10/01/2045 | 1,518,497 | 1,355,962 | ||||||
3.600%, 02/01/2040 | 228,239 | 204,413 | ||||||
3.610%, 08/01/2030 | 300,000 | 275,305 | ||||||
4.000%, 01/01/2041 | 118,509 | 109,510 | ||||||
4.500%, 06/01/2045 | 133,671 | 126,138 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM8666, 2.960%, 06/01/2030 | 168,505 | 151,134 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM8918, 3.250%, 09/01/2030 | 731,000 | 655,851 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM9173, 3.110%, 06/01/2027 | 229,887 | 216,249 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM9288, 2.930%, 07/01/2025 | 5,480,245 | 5,311,539 | ||||||
Series 2016-, | ||||||||
3.159%, 07/01/2036(a) | 1,645,568 | 1,399,609 | ||||||
6.000%, 07/01/2039 | 106,072 | 106,354 | ||||||
Series 2016-AL8405, 4.500%, 05/01/2041 | 128,449 | 120,867 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN0665, 3.070%, 02/01/2026 | 188,610 | 181,309 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN0774, 3.210%, 01/01/2026 | 167,655 | 161,790 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN2228, 2.520%, 08/01/2026 | 181,060 | 169,865 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN3542, 3.410%, 11/01/2046 | 345,418 | 285,473 | ||||||
Series 2016-AN3749, 2.520%, 12/01/2026 | 438,413 | 410,269 | ||||||
Series 2016-BC0943, 3.500%, 05/01/2046 | 257,802 | 230,351 | ||||||
Series 2017-, | ||||||||
2.000%, 01/01/2032 | 106,404 | 95,291 | ||||||
2.880%, 09/01/2027 | 4,692,813 | 4,366,935 | ||||||
3.000%, 10/01/2027 | 1,241,099 | 1,161,790 | ||||||
3.010%, 07/01/2027 | 255,526 | 239,914 | ||||||
3.160%, 07/01/2027 | 146,080 | 137,786 | ||||||
3.170%, 01/01/2029 | 190,311 | 174,095 | ||||||
3.200%, 01/01/2029 | 143,895 | 133,307 | ||||||
3.210%, 11/01/2032 | 100,000 | 86,059 | ||||||
3.235%, 02/01/2032 | 135,818 | 120,627 | ||||||
3.350%, 01/01/2029 | 190,608 | 179,249 | ||||||
3.450%, 03/01/2029 | 299,235 | 279,055 | ||||||
3.500%, 06/01/2047 | 294,441 | 252,882 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN4431, 3.220%, 01/01/2027 | 85,000 | 80,818 |
Principal
Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2017-AN4469, 3.640%, 01/01/2029 | $ | 661,286 | $ | 622,733 | ||||
Series 2017-AN4529, 3.620%, 01/01/2027 | 793,695 | 763,312 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN4606, 3.510%, 02/01/2027 | 758,729 | 726,559 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN4833, 3.320%, 04/01/2027 | 95,000 | 90,182 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN5279, 3.340%, 04/01/2029 | 438,804 | 403,171 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN5742, 3.190%, 05/01/2030 | 132,646 | 120,140 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN5796, 3.030%, 06/01/2027 | 262,431 | 246,910 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN6304, 3.100%, 10/01/2027 | 275,000 | 257,425 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN6670, 3.210%, 09/01/2027 | 1,855,921 | 1,735,658 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN7060, 2.930%, 10/01/2027 | 1,780,000 | 1,649,713 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN7234, 3.010%, 12/01/2027 | 978,116 | 910,564 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN7384, 2.880%, 12/01/2027 | 47,031 | 43,618 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN7547, 3.370%, 11/01/2027 | 1,058,540 | 993,308 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN7823, 2.890%, 12/01/2027 | 235,000 | 217,752 | ||||||
Series 2017-CA0522, 3.000%, 10/01/2047 | 201,487 | 167,455 | ||||||
Series 2018-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 02/01/2033 | 44,172 | 40,138 | ||||||
3.000%, 04/01/2048 | 949,046 | 810,960 | ||||||
3.320%, 04/01/2028 | 550,000 | 514,430 | ||||||
3.430%, 03/01/2033 | 982,510 | 864,303 | ||||||
3.485%, 04/01/2028 | 6,350,000 | 5,974,736 | ||||||
3.500%, 09/01/2028 | 130,000 | 121,973 | ||||||
3.500%, 05/01/2048 | 335,635 | 301,240 | ||||||
3.545%, 04/01/2028 | 640,804 | 605,407 | ||||||
3.660%, 05/01/2033 | 700,000 | 622,829 | ||||||
3.740%, 07/01/2028 | 175,000 | 165,977 | ||||||
3.940%, 10/01/2036 | 319,685 | 284,471 | ||||||
4.010%, 12/01/2030 | 298,736 | 281,611 | ||||||
4.130%, 12/01/2030 | 2,000,000 | 1,888,090 | ||||||
4.500%, 09/01/2040 | 108,136 | 100,868 | ||||||
4.500%, 07/01/2041 | 253,522 | 240,161 | ||||||
4.500%, 08/01/2041 | 289,622 | 276,891 | ||||||
5.500%, 08/01/2048 | 505,500 | 497,934 | ||||||
6.000%, 08/01/2048 | 102,545 | 102,329 | ||||||
Series 2018-109435, 3.890%, 08/01/2028 | 1,831,316 | 1,748,980 | ||||||
Series 2018-387770, 3.625%, 07/01/2028 | 2,570,000 | 2,426,284 | ||||||
Series 2018-387853, 3.455%, 08/01/2025 | 225,000 | 218,710 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
48 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2018-387983, 3.630%, 08/01/2028 | $ | 1,980,224 | $ | 1,871,448 | ||||
Series 2018-AN8272, 3.170%, 02/01/2028 | 100,000 | 93,215 | ||||||
Series 2018-AN8493, 3.300%, 02/01/2030 | 410,898 | 370,642 | ||||||
Series 2018-AN8982, 3.440%, 05/01/2028 | 1,000,000 | 937,194 | ||||||
Series 2018-AN9038, 3.460%, 05/01/2028 | 135,000 | 126,936 | ||||||
Series 2018-AN924, 4.210%, 05/01/2033 | 513,803 | 491,991 | ||||||
Series 2018-AN9976, 3.960%, 02/01/2030 | 470,000 | 442,248 | ||||||
Series 2019-, 2.520%, 11/01/2029 | 140,766 | 124,005 | ||||||
2.820%, 10/01/2039 | 928,222 | 728,437 | ||||||
3.000%, 08/01/2049 | 70,856 | 60,611 | ||||||
3.490%, 03/01/2029 | 189,000 | 175,713 | ||||||
3.500%, 08/01/2048 | 121,257 | 106,092 | ||||||
3.710%, 04/01/2031 | 1,871,649 | 1,720,599 | ||||||
3.940%, 06/01/2035 | 2,600,000 | 2,306,284 | ||||||
4.000%, 07/01/2048 | 626,792 | 574,127 | ||||||
4.070%, 11/01/2026 | 130,909 | 126,413 | ||||||
4.500%, 08/01/2058 | 414,626 | 385,817 | ||||||
5.500%, 06/01/2049 | 175,965 | 174,625 | ||||||
6.000%, 05/01/2049 | 1,895,536 | 1,916,044 | ||||||
Series 2019-BI2928, 3.410%, 07/01/2027 | 797,956 | 757,575 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL1188, 3.480%, 02/01/2026 | 192,999 | 186,620 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL1300, 4.200%, 01/01/2029 | 1,375,000 | 1,316,586 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL1451, 3.760%, 02/01/2029 | 683,304 | 644,764 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL1567, 3.590%, 02/01/2029 | 2,767,623 | 2,576,542 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL1596, 3.480%, 03/01/2029 | 160,033 | 149,231 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL2356, 3.020%, 05/01/2026 | 165,000 | 157,596 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL2460, 3.400%, 05/01/2029 | 562,337 | 521,427 | ||||||
Series 2019-BL3182, 2.980%, 07/01/2029 | 242,817 | 219,987 | ||||||
Series 2019-BM6011, 3.283%, 11/01/2026(a) | 57,852 | 55,693 | ||||||
Series 2019-BM6152, 3.500%, 06/01/2044 | 984,408 | 879,587 | ||||||
Series 2019-MA3784, 3.500%, 09/01/2049 | 2,237,628 | 1,901,029 | ||||||
Series 2020-, 1.400%, 11/01/2032 | 7,945,000 | 5,949,299 | ||||||
1.500%, 01/01/2036 | 678,099 | 566,262 | ||||||
2.150%, 09/01/2029 | 500,000 | 429,854 | ||||||
3.000%, 03/01/2050 | 229,251 | 186,344 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
3.500%, 04/01/2050 | $ | 174,795 | $ | 148,271 | ||||
Series 2021-, 1.710%, 08/01/2031 | 751,000 | 592,644 | ||||||
3.500%, 11/01/2051 | 721,640 | 610,789 | ||||||
Series 2022-, 2.030%, 12/01/2028 | 100,000 | 87,360 | ||||||
2.150%, 03/01/2029 | 150,000 | 131,536 | ||||||
2.400%, 03/01/2029 | 144,719 | 128,686 | ||||||
3.130%, 01/01/2029 | 146,572 | 134,567 | ||||||
3.790%, 05/01/2032 | 2,148,000 | 1,920,569 | ||||||
3.890%, 07/01/2032 | 690,000 | 629,754 | ||||||
3.910%, 06/01/2032 | 1,181,000 | 1,074,499 | ||||||
3.980%, 10/01/2032 | 700,000 | 644,177 | ||||||
4.110%, 09/01/2032 | 1,815,000 | 1,663,737 | ||||||
4.140%, 08/01/2032 | 2,038,000 | 1,870,350 | ||||||
4.240%, 07/01/2032 | 1,687,000 | 1,570,134 | ||||||
4.520%, 10/01/2032 | 1,209,000 | 1,139,520 | ||||||
5.080%, 10/01/2029 | 950,000 | 944,386 | ||||||
5.120%, 11/01/2032 | 2,979,000 | 2,923,958 | ||||||
5.250%, 10/01/2032 | 7,898,000 | 7,812,207 | ||||||
5.300%, 10/01/2032 | 8,632,000 | 8,567,194 | ||||||
5.440%, 12/01/2032 | 7,633,000 | 7,622,749 | ||||||
5.500%, 07/01/2042 | 1,132,824 | 1,112,053 | ||||||
5.500%, 11/01/2052 | 10,545,271 | 10,315,429 | ||||||
5.620%, 11/01/2032 | 2,901,983 | 2,934,463 | ||||||
5.730%, 11/01/2032 | 16,500,000 | 16,805,404 | ||||||
6.120%, 11/01/2032 | 1,670,324 | 1,727,580 | ||||||
6.500%, 11/01/2052 | 1,974,497 | 1,967,728 | ||||||
Series 2023-, 1.500%, 01/01/2042 | 4,261,888 | 3,360,894 | ||||||
4.885%, 03/01/2033 | 750,000 | 734,070 | ||||||
5.030%, 04/01/2028 | 4,957,000 | 4,879,686 | ||||||
5.500%, 02/01/2053 | 8,455,317 | 8,243,905 | ||||||
5.555%, 01/01/2030 | 8,933,000 | 8,912,961 | ||||||
6.000%, 02/01/2053 | 978,978 | 973,601 | ||||||
6.500%, 06/01/2043 | 3,268,227 | 3,307,132 | ||||||
6.500%, 04/01/2053 | 1,605,148 | 1,623,255 | ||||||
6.500%, 05/01/2053 | 4,259,105 | 4,364,774 | ||||||
6.500%, 08/01/2053 | 9,817,884 | 10,186,910 | ||||||
7.000%, 04/01/2053 | 1,260,808 | 1,272,953 | ||||||
Series 2024-, 7.000%, 02/01/2054 | 1,760,176 | 1,817,782 | ||||||
221,811,423 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac | ||||||||
Series 2005-2936, Class FC, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 03/15/2029(a) | 13,658 | 13,595 | ||||||
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | ||||||||
Series 2005-, 5.500%, 12/01/2035 | 162,026 | 156,720 | ||||||
Series 2006-, 6.000%, 01/01/2036 | 29,047 | 29,003 | ||||||
Series 2007-, 5.500%, 11/01/2037 | 57,008 | 55,633 | ||||||
Series 2012-, 3.500%, 08/01/2042 | 98,678 | 85,837 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
49 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2013-G80393, 5.000%, 08/20/2036 | $ | 122,724 | $ | 119,140 | ||||
Series 2013-T65180, 3.000%, 11/01/2043 | 98,653 | 84,248 | ||||||
Series 2015-, 3.000%, 08/01/2045 | 1,919,154 | 1,634,818 | ||||||
Series 2015-U49046, 4.000%, 02/01/2029 | 24,010 | 23,261 | ||||||
Series 2016-, 3.500%, 06/01/2046 | 350,495 | 313,583 | ||||||
2,502,243 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Pool | ||||||||
Series 2018-, 3.000%, 05/01/2045 | 263,232 | 224,930 | ||||||
3.000%, 09/01/2045 | 690,324 | 584,975 | ||||||
3.000%, 12/01/2045 | 363,972 | 302,507 | ||||||
3.500%, 12/01/2045 | 54,422 | 46,729 | ||||||
4.500%, 09/01/2044 | 459,046 | 422,356 | ||||||
6.000%, 07/01/2048 | 231,319 | 230,398 | ||||||
Series 2020-, 2.000%, 06/01/2050 | 815,429 | 604,949 | ||||||
Series 2021-, 2.190%, 06/01/2034 | 145,700 | 113,053 | ||||||
Series 2022-, 3.000%, 02/01/2046 | 3,810,589 | 3,219,498 | ||||||
Series 2023-, 4.600%, 01/01/2033 | 6,743,000 | 6,359,300 | ||||||
4.750%, 01/01/2033 | 16,673,950 | 15,893,760 | ||||||
4.900%, 01/01/2033 | 5,000,000 | 4,807,093 | ||||||
5.500%, 02/01/2053 | 9,353,343 | 9,095,875 | ||||||
6.500%, 04/01/2053 | 25,306,386 | 25,597,805 | ||||||
6.500%, 05/01/2053 | 14,506,884 | 14,814,879 | ||||||
7.000%, 01/01/2053 | 3,548,745 | 3,665,493 | ||||||
85,983,600 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae I Pool | ||||||||
Series 2010-, 4.500%, 08/15/2040 | 309,135 | 288,779 | ||||||
Series 2013-, 3.000%, 03/15/2043 | 330,001 | 288,377 | ||||||
577,156 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae II Pool | ||||||||
Series 2010-, 4.000%, 09/20/2040 | 78,390 | 71,550 | ||||||
4.000%, 11/20/2040 | 80,366 | 73,355 | ||||||
4.000%, 12/20/2040 | 151,713 | 139,476 | ||||||
4.500%, 08/20/2040 | 253,654 | 238,198 | ||||||
4.875%, 01/20/2035 | 125,680 | 120,216 | ||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.071%, 08/20/2060(a) | 253,896 | 259,455 | ||||||
Series 2011-, 4.000%, 09/20/2041 | 236,047 | 218,479 | ||||||
4.000%, 10/20/2041 | 116,005 | 106,842 | ||||||
4.500%, 07/20/2041 | 80,360 | 77,789 | ||||||
Series 2012-, 3.500%, 03/20/2042 | 321,719 | 281,534 | ||||||
3.500%, 04/20/2042 | 69,809 | 61,097 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
3.500%, 05/20/2042 | $ | 124,539 | $ | 108,980 | ||||
3.500%, 06/20/2042 | 74,457 | 65,159 | ||||||
3.500%, 08/20/2042 | 82,535 | 72,224 | ||||||
3.500%, 09/20/2042 | 67,288 | 58,881 | ||||||
3.500%, 10/20/2042 | 77,061 | 67,434 | ||||||
3.500%, 12/20/2042 | 206,750 | 180,918 | ||||||
4.000%, 02/20/2042 | 22,505 | 20,541 | ||||||
4.000%, 04/20/2042 | 88,125 | 80,433 | ||||||
4.000%, 09/20/2042 | 90,523 | 83,430 | ||||||
Series 2012-5302, 3.500%, 02/20/2042 | 206,104 | 180,356 | ||||||
Series 2013-, 2.500%, 02/20/2043 | 121,688 | 99,969 | ||||||
3.000%, 06/20/2043 | 188,418 | 160,526 | ||||||
3.000%, 08/20/2043 | 404,984 | 351,962 | ||||||
3.250%, 04/20/2033 | 253,517 | 235,134 | ||||||
3.500%, 04/20/2043 | 209,282 | 183,131 | ||||||
3.500%, 05/20/2043 | 93,397 | 82,744 | ||||||
3.500%, 06/20/2043 | 95,511 | 84,746 | ||||||
4.000%, 09/20/2043 | 258,568 | 236,956 | ||||||
Series 2013-MA1149, 3.000%, 07/20/2043 | 11,825 | 10,006 | ||||||
Series 2014-, 4.500%, 02/20/2034 | 257,056 | 248,160 | ||||||
4.500%, 06/20/2034 | 591,608 | 571,567 | ||||||
4.500%, 02/20/2044 | 261,469 | 255,957 | ||||||
4.500%, 05/20/2044 | 926,941 | 873,633 | ||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.295%, 02/20/2064(a) | 538,603 | 552,737 | ||||||
Series 2015-, 3.000%, 01/20/2040 | 210,269 | 179,101 | ||||||
3.500%, 06/20/2035 | 231,526 | 215,405 | ||||||
3.750%, 05/20/2045 | 97,081 | 87,762 | ||||||
4.500%, 08/20/2045 | 509,241 | 480,908 | ||||||
Series 2016-, 2.500%, 05/20/2031 | 199,048 | 184,457 | ||||||
3.000%, 06/20/2046 | 216,537 | 185,682 | ||||||
3.000%, 07/20/2046 | 233,233 | 198,597 | ||||||
3.500%, 06/20/2046 | 380,172 | 337,779 | ||||||
4.500%, 09/20/2045 | 220,949 | 208,247 | ||||||
4.500%, 03/20/2046 | 149,388 | 146,238 | ||||||
Series 2016-MA3588, 3.500%, 04/20/2046 | 248,729 | 217,625 | ||||||
Series 2016-MA3793, 3.500%, 07/20/2046 | 700,889 | 613,251 | ||||||
Series 2016-MA3865, 3.500%, 08/20/2046 | 421,068 | 368,408 | ||||||
Series 2017-, 2.500%, 01/20/2032 | 226,464 | 209,527 | ||||||
3.000%, 11/20/2032 | 203,704 | 184,357 | ||||||
3.500%, 10/20/2047 | 159,753 | 141,477 | ||||||
3.500%, 12/20/2047 | 758,658 | 668,773 | ||||||
4.521%, 01/20/2067(a) | 132,728 | 128,302 | ||||||
Series 2018-, 3.500%, 02/20/2036 | 2,389,856 | 2,182,557 | ||||||
3.500%, 08/20/2047 | 112,735 | 100,813 | ||||||
3.500%, 01/20/2048 | 62,444 | 55,670 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
50 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
3.500%, 04/20/2048 | $ | 436,447 | $ | 389,386 | ||||
4.000%, 05/20/2048 | 2,584,461 | 2,349,386 | ||||||
4.000%, 09/20/2048 | 2,351,486 | 2,138,376 | ||||||
4.500%, 07/20/2048 | 581,437 | 537,016 | ||||||
4.500%, 09/20/2048 | 270,321 | 255,036 | ||||||
5.500%, 10/20/2048 | 366,792 | 365,267 | ||||||
Series 2019-, 3.500%, 12/20/2047 | 408,332 | 363,690 | ||||||
3.500%, 08/20/2049 | 356,491 | 316,702 | ||||||
3.500%, 12/20/2049 | 133,527 | 116,434 | ||||||
4.000%, 04/20/2049 | 101,705 | 90,756 | ||||||
4.500%, 09/20/2049 | 360,693 | 338,169 | ||||||
4.500%, 11/20/2049 | 760,830 | 709,045 | ||||||
5.500%, 06/20/2049 | 99,070 | 97,526 | ||||||
6.000%, 01/20/2049 | 306,095 | 312,736 | ||||||
Series 2019-784688, 5.000%, 02/20/2049 | 686,235 | 660,834 | ||||||
Series 2019-MA5864, 3.000%, 04/20/2049 | 21,135 | 18,072 | ||||||
Series 2019-MA5920, 3.000%, 05/20/2049 | 13,391 | 11,332 | ||||||
Series 2019-MA5936, 6.500%, 05/20/2049 | 37,837 | 39,639 | ||||||
Series 2020-, 2.000%, 11/20/2050 | 2,970,123 | 2,301,397 | ||||||
2.500%, 01/20/2050 | 178,199 | 144,587 | ||||||
3.000%, 11/20/2050 | 152,534 | 128,096 | ||||||
3.500%, 12/20/2049 | 778,136 | 676,388 | ||||||
3.500%, 10/20/2050 | 202,191 | 177,749 | ||||||
4.000%, 02/20/2050 | 334,342 | 304,044 | ||||||
4.000%, 04/20/2050 | 530,420 | 473,312 | ||||||
4.000%, 05/20/2050 | 163,007 | 145,455 | ||||||
4.000%, 11/20/2050 | 682,059 | 607,299 | ||||||
Series 2021-, 3.000%, 08/20/2051 | 907,694 | 782,887 | ||||||
4.000%, 02/20/2051 | 202,189 | 180,417 | ||||||
4.000%, 03/20/2051 | 1,556,788 | 1,418,200 | ||||||
Series 2022-, 3.000%, 12/20/2044 | 2,559,350 | 2,150,771 | ||||||
3.000%, 05/20/2052 | 3,131,029 | 2,592,238 | ||||||
4.000%, 08/20/2052 | 1,842,931 | 1,671,072 | ||||||
4.000%, 09/20/2052 | 15,590,856 | 14,116,998 | ||||||
5.000%, 05/20/2052 | 1,036,360 | 976,838 | ||||||
5.000%, 06/20/2052 | 617,633 | 592,481 | ||||||
6.000%, 12/20/2052 | 1,920,212 | 1,917,198 | ||||||
Series 2023-, 5.500%, 05/20/2053 | 7,083,349 | 7,045,480 | ||||||
6.000%, 08/20/2053 | 17,890,672 | 18,266,383 | ||||||
6.500%, 04/20/2053 | 10,728,015 | 11,172,949 | ||||||
6.500%, 10/20/2053 | 14,948,653 | 15,276,552 | ||||||
6.500%, 11/20/2053 | 2,715,555 | 2,738,425 | ||||||
7.000%, 10/20/2053 | 3,864,618 | 3,988,159 | ||||||
8.000%, 12/20/2063 | 8,379,548 | 8,622,519 | ||||||
Series 2024-, 6.500%, 04/20/2064 | 3,085,249 | 3,114,275 | ||||||
8.000%, 12/20/2053 | 1,196,980 | 1,214,601 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
8.000%, 12/20/2063 | $ | 4,875,291 | $ | 5,016,652 | ||||
130,531,335 | ||||||||
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $454,626,025) | 441,419,352 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (39.66%) | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense (3.42%) | ||||||||
BAE Systems PLC | ||||||||
5.30%, 03/26/2034(e) | 7,620,000 | 7,401,880 | ||||||
BOEING CO BA | ||||||||
6.53%, 05/01/2034(e) | 25,117,000 | 25,324,983 | ||||||
6.86%, 05/01/2054(e) | 380,000 | 381,751 | ||||||
Boeing Co. | ||||||||
2.20%, 02/04/2026 | 10,030,000 | 9,359,414 | ||||||
3.95%, 08/01/2059 | 7,941,000 | 4,967,566 | ||||||
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | ||||||||
3.00%, 01/15/2029 | 7,684,000 | 6,823,277 | ||||||
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||
5.35%, 06/01/2034 | 14,456,000 | 13,974,893 | ||||||
5.40%, 07/31/2033 | 7,533,000 | 7,340,750 | ||||||
RTX Corp. | ||||||||
6.10%, 03/15/2034 | 20,504,000 | 21,205,105 | ||||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | 96,779,619 | |||||||
Airlines (0.77%) | ||||||||
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
4.80%, 08/15/2027(e) | 5,855,074 | 5,681,449 | ||||||
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
8.00%, 08/15/2025(e) | 2,632,381 | 2,662,821 | ||||||
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
4.25%, 11/15/2032(e) | 1,099,769 | 1,007,735 | ||||||
Southwest Airlines Co. | ||||||||
5.25%, 05/04/2025 | 7,540,000 | 7,498,353 | ||||||
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
Series 20-1 5.88%, 10/15/2027 | 5,181,763 | 5,173,506 | ||||||
Total Airlines | 22,023,864 | |||||||
Automobiles Manufacturing (3.07%) | ||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | ||||||||
3.38%, 11/13/2025 | 6,500,000 | 6,242,056 | ||||||
6.80%, 05/12/2028 | 9,919,000 | 10,125,285 | ||||||
7.35%, 03/06/2030 | 10,487,000 | 10,928,460 | ||||||
Series 571 | ||||||||
6.13%, 03/08/2034 | 7,395,000 | 7,190,605 | ||||||
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | ||||||||
5.80%, 01/07/2029 | 6,977,000 | 6,962,647 | ||||||
6.10%, 01/07/2034 | 11,433,000 | 11,363,065 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.30%, 04/07/2025(a)(f) | 14,667,000 | 14,797,799 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
51 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC | ||||||||
7.05%, 09/15/2028(e) | $ | 6,378,000 | $ | 6,550,593 | ||||
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | ||||||||
3.95%, 06/06/2025(e) | 3,000,000 | 2,938,706 | ||||||
5.60%, 03/22/2034(e) | 10,050,000 | 9,814,700 | ||||||
Total Automobiles Manufacturing | 86,913,916 | |||||||
Banks (3.03%) | ||||||||
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd. | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 1.62%, 09/18/2034(a)(e) | 4,132,000 | 4,031,148 | ||||||
Citizens Bank NA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(a) | 14,556,000 | 14,489,440 | ||||||
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA | ||||||||
3.75%, 07/21/2026 | 4,500,000 | 4,297,289 | ||||||
Danske Bank A/S | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 0.95%, 03/01/2028(a)(e) | 6,412,000 | 6,354,346 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 1.35%, 09/11/2026(a)(e) | 6,500,000 | 6,127,057 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 1.40%, 03/01/2030(a)(e) | 4,580,000 | 4,524,422 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.78%, 03/18/2027(a) | 3,297,000 | 3,276,506 | ||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 2.75%, 06/01/2042(a)(e) | 5,550,000 | 3,994,195 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 3.90%, 06/20/2054(a)(e) | 5,160,000 | 5,291,136 | ||||||
Truist Bank | ||||||||
3.30%, 05/15/2026 | 4,316,000 | 4,116,208 | ||||||
Truist Financial Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.361%, 06/08/2034(a) | 6,897,000 | 6,770,257 | ||||||
US Bancorp | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.60%, 02/01/2034(a) | 9,000,000 | 8,309,584 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/19/2025(a) | 1,888,000 | 1,882,630 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.02%, 04/24/2034(a) | 12,653,000 | 12,198,461 | ||||||
Total Banks | 85,662,679 | |||||||
Biotechnology (1.31%) | ||||||||
Amgen, Inc. | ||||||||
5.25%, 03/02/2033 | 14,778,000 | 14,462,124 | ||||||
5.51%, 03/02/2026 | 8,959,000 | 8,936,457 | ||||||
5.75%, 03/02/2063 | 14,472,000 | 13,836,130 | ||||||
Total Biotechnology | 37,234,711 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Cable & Satellite (0.44%) | ||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp. | ||||||||
4.50%, 05/01/2032 | $ | 4,000,000 | $ | 3,074,906 | ||||
4.50%, 06/01/2033(e) | 5,978,000 | 4,500,617 | ||||||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 08/01/2027(e) | 5,127,000 | 4,846,683 | ||||||
Total Cable & Satellite | 12,422,206 | |||||||
Casinos & Gaming (0.86%) | ||||||||
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
8.13%, 07/01/2027(e) | 4,535,000 | 4,599,455 | ||||||
MGM Resorts International | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/01/2025 | 12,855,000 | 12,848,651 | ||||||
Penn Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2027(e) | 7,595,000 | 7,223,698 | ||||||
Total Casinos & Gaming | 24,671,804 | |||||||
Chemicals (0.33%) | ||||||||
Avient Corp. | ||||||||
5.75%, 05/15/2025(e) | 3,153,000 | 3,140,265 | ||||||
Celanese US Holdings LLC | ||||||||
6.38%, 07/15/2032 | 6,175,000 | 6,244,470 | ||||||
Total Chemicals | 9,384,735 | |||||||
Commercial Finance (0.48%) | ||||||||
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | ||||||||
6.50%, 07/15/2025 | 13,642,000 | 13,742,824 | ||||||
Consumer Finance (1.70%) | ||||||||
Ally Financial, Inc. | ||||||||
8.00%, 11/01/2031 | 4,000,000 | 4,332,516 | ||||||
Boost Newco Borrower LLC | ||||||||
7.50%, 01/15/2031(e) | 5,915,000 | 6,109,083 | ||||||
Discover Financial Services | ||||||||
SOFRINDX + 3.37%, 11/02/2034(a)(f) | 26,425,000 | 29,101,147 | ||||||
Fiserv, Inc. | ||||||||
5.60%, 03/02/2033 | 3,982,000 | 3,946,851 | ||||||
Synchrony Financial | ||||||||
3.70%, 08/04/2026 | 3,192,000 | 3,016,345 | ||||||
4.25%, 08/15/2024 | 1,700,000 | 1,691,063 | ||||||
Total Consumer Finance | 48,197,005 | |||||||
Design, Manufacturing & Distribution (0.06%) | ||||||||
Arrow Electronics, Inc. | ||||||||
5.88%, 04/10/2034 | 1,645,000 | 1,586,436 | ||||||
Diversified Banks (2.00%) | ||||||||
Bank of America Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 04/25/2034(a) | 14,995,000 | 14,450,385 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 1.20%, 09/21/2036(a) | 15,971,000 | 12,487,983 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
52 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Citigroup, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.06%, 02/13/2035(a) | $ | 7,536,000 | $ | 7,256,134 | ||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.93%, 04/22/2028(a) | 4,054,000 | 4,051,653 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 12/15/2025(a) | 8,581,000 | 8,560,104 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.62%, 01/23/2035(a) | 10,386,000 | 10,072,121 | ||||||
Total Diversified Banks | 56,878,380 | |||||||
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (0.11%) | ||||||||
Trimble, Inc. | ||||||||
4.75%, 12/01/2024 | 3,254,000 | 3,230,303 | ||||||
Entertainment Resources (0.24%) | ||||||||
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. / Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. | ||||||||
6.63%, 05/01/2032(e) | 3,651,000 | 3,639,066 | ||||||
Vail Resorts, Inc. | ||||||||
6.25%, 05/15/2025(e) | 2,983,000 | 2,986,821 | ||||||
6.50%, 05/15/2032(e) | 81,000 | 81,221 | ||||||
Total Entertainment Resources | 6,707,108 | |||||||
Exploration & Production (1.69%) | ||||||||
Coterra Energy, Inc. | ||||||||
5.60%, 03/15/2034 | 15,765,000 | 15,421,478 | ||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co. | ||||||||
6.00%, 04/15/2030(e) | 1,682,000 | 1,613,271 | ||||||
6.25%, 11/01/2028(e) | 5,537,000 | 5,460,519 | ||||||
6.25%, 04/15/2032(e) | 1,682,000 | 1,625,393 | ||||||
8.38%, 11/01/2033(e) | 2,739,000 | 2,940,366 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||
7.88%, 09/15/2031 | 18,574,000 | 20,633,474 | ||||||
Total Exploration & Production | 47,694,501 | |||||||
Financial Services (3.56%) | ||||||||
Charles Schwab Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.01%, 08/24/2034(a) | 4,982,000 | 5,054,254 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.50%, 05/19/2034(a) | 5,500,000 | 5,479,050 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.05%, 03/03/2027(a)(f) | 9,431,000 | 9,514,532 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.55%, 04/25/2035(a) | 3,245,000 | 3,247,994 | ||||||
JBS USA Holding Lux Sarl/ JBS USA Food Co./ JBS Lux Co Sarl | ||||||||
6.75%, 03/15/2034(e) | 2,728,000 | 2,784,890 | ||||||
7.25%, 11/15/2053(e) | 8,290,000 | 8,530,136 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Morgan Stanley | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.53%, 05/30/2025(a) | $ | 5,235,000 | $ | 5,210,591 | ||||
1D US SOFR + 2.05%, 11/01/2034(a) | 8,443,000 | 8,912,569 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 1.80%, 02/07/2039(a) | 7,463,000 | 7,184,007 | ||||||
UBS Group AG | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.73%, 05/14/2032(a)(e) | 8,750,000 | 7,248,786 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 3.92%, 08/12/2033(a)(e) | 25,938,000 | 26,543,000 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 1.80%, 09/22/2029(a)(e) | 4,893,000 | 4,967,144 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 2.00%, 09/22/2034(a)(e) | 6,350,000 | 6,448,862 | ||||||
Total Financial Services | 101,125,815 | |||||||
Food & Beverage (0.84%) | ||||||||
J M Smucker Co. | ||||||||
6.20%, 11/15/2033 | 6,976,000 | 7,209,386 | ||||||
JDE Peet's NV | ||||||||
0.80%, 09/24/2024(e) | 1,984,000 | 1,939,726 | ||||||
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | ||||||||
6.25%, 07/01/2033 | 10,000,000 | 9,956,114 | ||||||
6.88%, 05/15/2034 | 4,548,000 | 4,720,046 | ||||||
Total Food & Beverage | 23,825,272 | |||||||
Government Agencies (0.08%) | ||||||||
Tennessee Valley Authority | ||||||||
2.22%, 05/01/2029(a) | 109,037 | 2,350,838 | ||||||
Health Care Facilities & Services (1.09%) | ||||||||
Cardinal Health, Inc. | ||||||||
5.45%, 02/15/2034 | 7,379,000 | 7,235,605 | ||||||
HCA, Inc. | ||||||||
2.38%, 07/15/2031 | 11,927,000 | 9,553,796 | ||||||
5.38%, 02/01/2025 | 3,000,000 | 2,987,080 | ||||||
5.50%, 06/01/2033 | 6,970,000 | 6,773,555 | ||||||
6.00%, 04/01/2054 | 4,761,000 | 4,540,615 | ||||||
Total Health Care Facilities & Services | 31,090,651 | |||||||
Industrial Other (0.92%) | ||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 03/01/2035 | 14,633,000 | 14,211,528 | ||||||
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | ||||||||
5.90%, 03/01/2033 | 9,458,000 | 9,305,498 | ||||||
Quanta Services, Inc. | ||||||||
0.95%, 10/01/2024 | 2,581,000 | 2,527,825 | ||||||
Total Industrial Other | 26,044,851 | |||||||
Integrated Oils (0.39%) | ||||||||
TotalEnergies Capital SA | ||||||||
5.15%, 04/05/2034 | 3,294,000 | 3,247,229 | ||||||
5.49%, 04/05/2054 | 8,235,000 | 8,018,622 | ||||||
Total Integrated Oils | 11,265,851 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
53 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Leisure Products Manufacturing (0.22%) | ||||||||
Polaris, Inc. | ||||||||
6.95%, 03/15/2029 | $ | 5,949,000 | $ | 6,203,228 | ||||
Manufactured Goods (0.15%) | ||||||||
Chart Industries, Inc. | ||||||||
7.50%, 01/01/2030(e) | 4,228,000 | 4,329,706 | ||||||
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (1.77%) | ||||||||
Alcon Finance Corp. | ||||||||
5.38%, 12/06/2032(e) | 14,770,000 | 14,469,928 | ||||||
Revvity, Inc. | ||||||||
0.85%, 09/15/2024 | 2,977,000 | 2,922,394 | ||||||
Solventum Corp. | ||||||||
5.45%, 03/13/2031(e) | 7,429,000 | 7,201,228 | ||||||
5.60%, 03/23/2034(e) | 7,429,000 | 7,167,692 | ||||||
5.90%, 04/30/2054(e) | 7,423,000 | 6,935,199 | ||||||
6.00%, 05/15/2064(e) | 12,486,000 | 11,567,729 | ||||||
Total Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing | 50,264,170 | |||||||
Metals & Mining (0.38%) | ||||||||
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 12/15/2026 | 10,905,000 | 10,733,386 | ||||||
Pharmaceuticals (1.76%) | ||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. | ||||||||
5.05%, 03/15/2034 | 5,760,000 | 5,620,170 | ||||||
5.35%, 03/15/2044 | 4,320,000 | 4,180,289 | ||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||||
5.20%, 02/22/2034 | 6,525,000 | 6,392,960 | ||||||
5.55%, 02/22/2054 | 13,582,000 | 13,117,544 | ||||||
6.25%, 11/15/2053 | 6,977,000 | 7,396,907 | ||||||
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte, Ltd. | ||||||||
4.75%, 05/19/2033 | 5,779,000 | 5,508,092 | ||||||
5.11%, 05/19/2043 | 7,968,000 | 7,421,829 | ||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | 49,637,791 | |||||||
Pipeline (3.06%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
4.50%, 03/01/2028(e) | 8,958,000 | 8,351,553 | ||||||
Cheniere Energy Partners LP | ||||||||
3.25%, 01/31/2032 | 8,000,000 | 6,689,362 | ||||||
Energy Transfer LP | ||||||||
7.38%, 02/01/2031(e) | 7,123,000 | 7,350,452 | ||||||
EnLink Midstream LLC | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2028(e) | 3,366,000 | 3,310,041 | ||||||
Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC | ||||||||
3.36%, 06/30/2031(e) | 12,936,000 | 10,275,314 | ||||||
4.32%, 12/30/2039(e) | 9,061,000 | 6,335,119 | ||||||
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC | ||||||||
2.60%, 10/15/2025(e) | 5,990,000 | 5,705,100 | ||||||
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC | ||||||||
4.63%, 04/01/2029(e) | 4,880,000 | 4,641,209 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp. | ||||||||
6.50%, 07/15/2027 | $ | 16,103,000 | $ | 16,215,446 | ||||
6.88%, 01/15/2029 | 8,740,000 | 8,904,157 | ||||||
TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd. | ||||||||
6.20%, 03/09/2026 | 8,962,000 | 8,962,916 | ||||||
Total Pipeline | 86,740,669 | |||||||
Power Generation (0.96%) | ||||||||
Vistra Operations Co. LLC | ||||||||
5.13%, 05/13/2025(e) | 6,961,000 | 6,862,628 | ||||||
5.50%, 09/01/2026(e) | 9,846,000 | 9,617,652 | ||||||
6.00%, 04/15/2034(e) | 1,642,000 | 1,597,388 | ||||||
6.95%, 10/15/2033(e) | 8,834,000 | 9,212,722 | ||||||
Total Power Generation | 27,290,390 | |||||||
Publishing & Broadcasting (0.66%) | ||||||||
Gray Television, Inc. | ||||||||
5.38%, 11/15/2031(e) | 6,377,000 | 3,840,000 | ||||||
7.00%, 05/15/2027(e) | 4,200,000 | 3,825,744 | ||||||
Nexstar Media, Inc. | ||||||||
4.75%, 11/01/2028(e) | 8,000,000 | 7,110,049 | ||||||
5.63%, 07/15/2027(e) | 4,376,000 | 4,118,588 | ||||||
Total Publishing & Broadcasting | 18,894,381 | |||||||
Real Estate (0.69%) | ||||||||
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/15/2028(e) | 3,033,000 | 2,993,075 | ||||||
VICI Properties LP | ||||||||
5.13%, 05/15/2032 | 9,134,000 | 8,493,053 | ||||||
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc. | ||||||||
4.63%, 06/15/2025(e) | 8,185,000 | 8,058,623 | ||||||
Total Real Estate | 19,544,751 | |||||||
Refining & Marketing (0.50%) | ||||||||
HF Sinclair Corp. | ||||||||
4.50%, 10/01/2030 | 9,242,000 | 8,479,215 | ||||||
5.00%, 02/01/2028(e) | 2,667,000 | 2,559,524 | ||||||
5.88%, 04/01/2026 | 3,177,000 | 3,185,859 | ||||||
Total Refining & Marketing | 14,224,598 | |||||||
Restaurants (0.05%) | ||||||||
Brinker International, Inc. | ||||||||
8.25%, 07/15/2030(e) | 1,383,000 | 1,441,173 | ||||||
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.15%) | ||||||||
ERAC USA Finance LLC | ||||||||
5.20%, 10/30/2034(e) | 4,403,000 | 4,254,421 | ||||||
Software & Services (0.98%) | ||||||||
CoStar Group, Inc. | ||||||||
2.80%, 07/15/2030(e) | 9,317,000 | 7,739,233 | ||||||
Leidos, Inc. | ||||||||
5.75%, 03/15/2033 | 6,942,000 | 6,901,017 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
54 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
VMware LLC | ||||||||
2.20%, 08/15/2031 | $ | 4,979,000 | $ | 3,937,649 | ||||
4.70%, 05/15/2030 | 9,961,000 | 9,452,204 | ||||||
Total Software & Services | 28,030,103 | |||||||
Supermarkets & Pharmacies (0.39%) | ||||||||
Albertsons Cos. Inc / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC | ||||||||
6.50%, 02/15/2028(e) | 11,035,000 | 11,035,588 | ||||||
Transportation & Logistics (0.18%) | ||||||||
FedEx Corp. 2020-1 Class AA Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
1.88%, 02/20/2034 | 6,426,359 | 5,198,715 | ||||||
Travel & Lodging (0.25%) | ||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | ||||||||
6.25%, 03/15/2032(e) | 7,169,000 | 7,071,984 | ||||||
Utilities (0.75%) | ||||||||
American Water Capital Corp. | ||||||||
5.15%, 03/01/2034 | 7,142,000 | 6,925,343 | ||||||
Dominion Energy, Inc. | ||||||||
3.07%, 08/15/2024(d) | 1,500,000 | 1,486,904 | ||||||
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 3.17%, 04/30/2043(a) | 3,386,000 | 3,376,850 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 3.53%, 09/15/2053(a) | 5,478,000 | 5,583,331 | ||||||
Sempra | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 2.87%, 04/01/2052(a) | 4,268,000 | 3,880,757 | ||||||
Total Utilities | 21,253,185 | |||||||
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (0.23%) | ||||||||
GFL Environmental, Inc. | ||||||||
5.13%, 12/15/2026(e) | 6,644,000 | 6,477,090 | ||||||
Wireless Telecommunications Services (0.14%) | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | ||||||||
5.54%, 02/20/2026 | 3,982,000 | 3,972,072 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $1,155,799,760) | 1,125,430,770 |
Principal | Value | |||||||
Amount | (Note 2) | |||||||
GOVERNMENT BONDS (29.12%) | ||||||||
Government Agencies (0.25%) | ||||||||
CoBank ACB | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 2.88%(a)(g) | 2,468,000 | 2,464,507 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Farm Credit Bank of Texas Series 4 | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 5.42%(a)(e)(g) | $ | 4,750,000 | $ | 4,678,268 | ||||
Total Government Agencies | 7,142,775 | |||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds (28.87%) | ||||||||
United States Treasury Bonds | ||||||||
4.00%, 02/15/2034 | 3,720,000 | 3,522,956 | ||||||
4.13%, 08/15/2053 | 74,982,000 | 67,167,470 | ||||||
4.25%, 02/15/2054 | 104,847,000 | 96,016,917 | ||||||
4.50%, 02/15/2044 | 112,065,000 | 106,426,730 | ||||||
4.75%, 11/15/2043 | 106,979,000 | 104,973,144 | ||||||
4.75%, 11/15/2053 | 91,790,000 | 91,345,392 | ||||||
United States Treasury Notes | ||||||||
4.00%, 01/15/2027 | 28,235,000 | 27,589,235 | ||||||
4.50%, 03/31/2026 | 7,117,000 | 7,046,108 | ||||||
4.88%, 11/30/2025 | 115,849,000 | 115,378,363 | ||||||
5.00%, 08/31/2025 | 58,829,000 | 58,684,225 | ||||||
5.00%, 09/30/2025 | 79,568,000 | 79,378,405 | ||||||
5.00%, 10/31/2025 | 61,903,000 | 61,767,587 | ||||||
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds | 819,296,532 | |||||||
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $841,276,127) | 826,439,307 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
PREFERRED STOCK (2.22%) | ||||||||
Energy (0.18%) | ||||||||
Pipeline (0.18%) | ||||||||
Energy Transfer LP, Series B, 6.625%(g) | 2,506,000 | 2,311,340 | ||||||
Energy Transfer LP, Series F, 6.750%(g) | 2,985,000 | 2,924,490 | ||||||
Total Energy | 5,235,830 | |||||||
Financials (2.04%) | ||||||||
Banks (0.51%) | ||||||||
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., Series J, 6.875%(g) | 217,416 | 5,400,613 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series S, 5.900%(g) | 9,130,000 | 9,114,193 | ||||||
14,514,806 | ||||||||
Consumer Finance (0.39%) | ||||||||
Ally Financial, Inc., Series C, 4.700%(g) | 2,982,000 | 2,315,055 | ||||||
American Express Co., 3.550%(g) | 4,674,000 | 4,276,180 | ||||||
Synchrony Financial, 5Y US TI + 4.044%(a)(g) | 176,300 | 4,430,418 | ||||||
11,021,653 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
55 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Diversified Banks (0.78%) | ||||||||
Barclays PLC, 5Y US TI + 5.672%(a)(g) | 21,815,000 | $ | 21,850,757 | |||||
Financial Services (0.26%) | ||||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series X, 5Y US TI + 2.81%(a)(g) | 5,673,000 | 5,748,920 | ||||||
State Street Corp., Series I, 5Y US TI + 2.613%(a)(g) | 1,759,000 | 1,764,877 | ||||||
7,513,797 | ||||||||
Life Insurance (0.10%) | ||||||||
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.000%(g) | 112,060 | 2,933,731 | ||||||
Total Financials | 57,834,744 | |||||||
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||
(Cost $62,827,041) | 63,070,574 |
Value | ||||
(Note 2) | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.36%) | ||||
(Cost $2,929,601,701) | $ | 2,848,160,775 | ||
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.36%) | (10,343,828 | ) | ||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 2,837,816,947 |
Investment Abbreviations:
SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFRINDX - Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index
TI – Treasury Index
Reference Rates:
30D US SOFR - 30 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.33%
3M US SOFR - 3 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.33%
1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.34%
1Y US SOFR- 1 Year SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.23%
1M US SOFR- 1 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.32%
1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 5.25%
5Y US TI - 5 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 4.72%
(a) | Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2024 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date. |
(b) | Issued with zero coupon. |
(c) | Interest only security. |
(d) | Step bond. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect as of April 30, 2024. |
(e) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2024, the aggregate market value of those securities was $399,449,944, representing 14.08% of net assets. |
(f) | The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period. |
(g) | Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
56 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
BANK LOANS (9.49%) | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense (0.84%) | ||||||||
TransDigm, Inc. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 3.25%, 02/28/2031(a) | $ | 1,839,000 | $ | 1,851,864 | ||||
Automobiles Manufacturing (0.55%) | ||||||||
Adient US LLC, TL | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 01/26/2031 | 1,200,000 | 1,206,750 | ||||||
Casinos & Gaming (1.89%) | ||||||||
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 02/06/2031(a) | 1,750,000 | 1,754,594 | ||||||
Light & Wonder International, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 04/14/2029(a) | 2,400,000 | 2,408,327 | ||||||
Total Casinos & Gaming | 4,162,921 | |||||||
Consumer Finance (0.55%) | ||||||||
Boost Newco Borrower LLC | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 3.00%, 01/31/2031(a) | 1,200,000 | 1,205,628 | ||||||
Entertainment Resources (1.05%) | ||||||||
Authentic Brands TL | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 3.50%, 12/07/2030 | 2,291,637 | 2,306,109 | ||||||
Financial Services (0.08%) | ||||||||
Jane Street Group LLC | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 01/26/2028(a) | 177,000 | 177,352 | ||||||
Food & Beverage (1.10%) | ||||||||
Chobani LLC | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 3.75%, 10/25/2027(a) | 2,394,000 | 2,410,088 | ||||||
Health Care Facilities & Services (0.50%) | ||||||||
Fortrea Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 3.75%, 07/01/2030(a) | 1,094,486 | 1,101,130 | ||||||
Industrials (1.01%) | ||||||||
Chart Industries, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 3.25%, 03/18/2030(a) | 1,100,000 | 1,105,159 | ||||||
GFL Environmental, Inc. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 2.50%, 05/28/2027(a) | 1,100,000 | 1,106,529 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Total Industrials | 2,211,688 | |||||||
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (0.50%) | ||||||||
Medline Borrower LP | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 10/23/2028(a) | $ | 1,100,000 | $ | 1,104,147 | ||||
Pipeline (0.55%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 11/22/2030(a) | 1,200,000 | 1,205,706 | ||||||
Publishing & Broadcasting (0.27%) | ||||||||
Nexstar Media, Inc. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 09/18/2026(a) | 590,437 | 591,617 | ||||||
Travel & Lodging (0.60%) | ||||||||
Carnival Corp. | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.75%, 08/09/2027(a) | 1,298,552 | 1,306,869 | ||||||
TOTAL BANK LOANS | ||||||||
(Cost $20,791,643) | 20,841,869 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (3.55%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae | ||||||||
Series 2002-71, Class AP, 5.000%, 11/25/2032 | $ | 9,967 | $ | 9,685 | ||||
Series 2002-90, Class A1, 6.500%, 06/25/2042 | 49,633 | 50,002 | ||||||
Series 2008-8, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.93%, 02/25/2038(a) | 91,307 | 91,636 | ||||||
Series 2010-114, Class TC, 2.250%, 03/25/2037 | 322,481 | 283,408 | ||||||
Series 2011-110, Class BX, 4.000%, 10/25/2041 | 295,665 | 277,435 | ||||||
Series 2012-110, Class CA, 3.000%, 10/25/2042 | 100,099 | 87,547 | ||||||
Series 2012-39, Class NB, 4.000%, 04/25/2042 | 175,000 | 141,668 | ||||||
Series 2013-29, Class JE, 1.250%, 04/25/2043 | 166,931 | 135,669 | ||||||
Series 2015-27, Class ME, 3.500%, 10/25/2044 | 128,000 | 114,400 | ||||||
Series 2019-14, Class CA, 3.500%, 04/25/2049 | 132,668 | 122,574 | ||||||
Series 2019-7, Class JA, 3.500%, 03/25/2049 | 108,023 | 99,885 | ||||||
Series 2019-74, Class LB, 3.000%, 10/25/2049 | 133,014 | 116,837 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2021-94, Class KU, 2.000%, 12/25/2051 | $ | 148,253 | $ | 110,420 | ||||
1,641,166 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac | ||||||||
Series 2002-2455, Class GK, 6.500%, 05/15/2032 | 11,824 | 12,067 | ||||||
Series 2002-2505, Class D, 5.500%, 09/15/2032 | 24,605 | 24,559 | ||||||
Series 2005-2990, Class GO, –%, 02/15/2035(b) | 27,895 | 23,329 | ||||||
Series 2011-3965, Class ZA, 4.000%, 11/15/2041 | 283,254 | 262,655 | ||||||
Series 2012-4096, Class BY, 2.000%, 08/15/2042 | 85,000 | 62,350 | ||||||
Series 2012-4116, Class UC, 2.500%, 10/15/2042 | 103,000 | 70,118 | ||||||
Series 2012-4140, Class BW, 2.500%, 12/15/2042 | 100,000 | 73,063 | ||||||
Series 2015-4537, Class AZ, 3.000%, 12/15/2045 | 21,945 | 18,682 | ||||||
Series 2016-4579, Class W, 5.956%, 01/15/2038(a) | 65,523 | 68,156 | ||||||
Series 2016-4614, Class PB, 3.000%, 01/15/2046 | 225,271 | 200,181 | ||||||
Series 2018-4839, Class PZ, 4.000%, 11/15/2048 | 124,562 | 100,233 | ||||||
Series 2021-5142, Class PN, 1.000%, 09/25/2051 | 70,218 | 50,088 | ||||||
Series 2021-5151, Class LV, 1.500%, 09/25/2051 | 262,895 | 134,376 | ||||||
1,099,857 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae | ||||||||
Series 2009-93, Class HG, 4.000%, 09/16/2039 | 10,738 | 10,410 | ||||||
Series 2011-139, Class KZ, 2.500%, 10/20/2041 | 47,824 | 39,761 | ||||||
Series 2011-141, Class GH, 3.000%, 10/16/2041 | 150,000 | 109,089 | ||||||
Series 2011-H05, Class FB, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 12/20/2060(a) | 18,331 | 18,311 | ||||||
Series 2011-H14, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.61%, 05/20/2061(a) | 27,954 | 27,927 | ||||||
Series 2012-137, Class EB, 2.000%, 11/20/2042 | 100,000 | 58,730 | ||||||
Series 2012-16, Class ND, 2.000%, 05/20/2039 | 163,947 | 149,067 | ||||||
Series 2012-41, Class TJ, 4.000%, 03/20/2042 | 187,933 | 162,356 | ||||||
Series 2012-H20, Class BA, 1M US SOFR + 0.67%, 09/20/2062(a) | 11,214 | 11,058 | ||||||
Series 2012-H29, Class SA, 1M US SOFR + 0.62%, 10/20/2062(a) | 30,281 | 30,247 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2013-28, Class DB, 3.000%, 02/20/2043 | $ | 170,000 | $ | 137,389 | ||||
Series 2013-44, Class CE, 2.500%, 03/16/2043 | 105,656 | 82,220 | ||||||
Series 2013-9, Class KY, 3.000%, 01/20/2043 | 324,000 | 270,963 | ||||||
Series 2013-H07, Class GA, 1M US SOFR + 0.58%, 03/20/2063(a) | 12,226 | 12,202 | ||||||
Series 2013-H10, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.51%, 03/20/2063(a) | 8,859 | 8,839 | ||||||
Series 2013-H22, Class FT, 1Y US TI + 0.65%, 04/20/2063(a) | 4,062 | 4,054 | ||||||
Series 2013-H23, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 1.41%, 09/20/2063(a) | 4,429 | 4,473 | ||||||
Series 2014-21, Class PB, 4.000%, 02/16/2044 | 150,000 | 127,581 | ||||||
Series 2014-H03, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 01/20/2064(a) | 6,555 | 6,556 | ||||||
Series 2015-3, Class ZD, 4.000%, 01/20/2045 | 180,855 | 158,146 | ||||||
Series 2015-31, Class B, 3.000%, 02/20/2045 | 100,000 | 84,873 | ||||||
Series 2015-43, Class DM, 2.500%, 03/20/2045 | 76,765 | 65,783 | ||||||
Series 2015-H10, Class JA, 2.250%, 04/20/2065 | 101,222 | 97,279 | ||||||
Series 2015-H29, Class FL, 1M US SOFR + 0.71%, 11/20/2065(a) | 45,895 | 45,672 | ||||||
Series 2016-167, Class AD, 2.500%, 03/20/2039 | 252,632 | 230,262 | ||||||
Series 2016-H09, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.76%, 03/20/2066(a) | 36,376 | 36,409 | ||||||
Series 2017-31, Class BY, 3.500%, 02/20/2047 | 131,000 | 89,483 | ||||||
Series 2017-H10, Class GZ, 4.508%, 04/20/2067(a) | 242,977 | 226,586 | ||||||
Series 2017-H11, Class HZ, 4.514%, 04/20/2067(a) | 136,982 | 127,037 | ||||||
Series 2017-H11, Class GZ, 4.589%, 04/20/2067(a) | 137,640 | 128,130 | ||||||
Series 2017-H18, Class PZ, 2.000%, 04/20/2066 | 128,888 | 101,808 | ||||||
Series 2018-H01, Class JZ, 4.618%, 01/20/2068(a) | 133,096 | 128,955 | ||||||
Series 2018-H01, Class HZ, 4.617%, 01/20/2068(a) | 133,354 | 124,049 | ||||||
Series 2018-H03, Class HZ, 4.537%, 01/20/2068(a) | 132,261 | 119,943 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2018-H07, Class FE, 1M US SOFR + 0.46%, 02/20/2068(a) | $ | 20,527 | $ | 20,475 | ||||
Series 2018-H07, Class JZ, 4.560%, 04/20/2068(a) | 110,279 | 107,417 | ||||||
Series 2018-H07, Class HZ, 4.604%, 04/20/2068(a) | 131,191 | 120,735 | ||||||
Series 2019-103, Class HY, 3.000%, 08/20/2049 | 104,493 | 63,766 | ||||||
Series 2019-31, Class JC, 3.500%, 03/20/2049 | 90,763 | 81,491 | ||||||
Series 2020-134, Class XB, 1.000%, 07/20/2048 | 125,000 | 65,389 | ||||||
Series 2020-153, Class GP, 0.500%, 10/20/2050 | 208,012 | 180,701 | ||||||
Series 2020-160, Class QD, 1.000%, 10/20/2050 | 162,034 | 73,687 | ||||||
Series 2020-H09, Class NF, 1M US SOFR + 1.36%, 04/20/2070(a) | 47,503 | 48,110 | ||||||
Series 2020-H11, Class JZ, 4.161%, 05/20/2069(a) | 168,664 | 140,281 | ||||||
Series 2020-H12, Class JZ, 4.174%, 08/20/2069(a) | 116,976 | 99,696 | ||||||
Series 2020-H17, Class KZ, 3.613%, 09/20/2070(a) | 446,541 | 346,362 | ||||||
Series 2020-H18, Class EY, 3.728%, 09/20/2070(a) | 107,655 | 81,742 | ||||||
Series 2021-146, Class EH, 2.000%, 08/20/2051 | 113,536 | 61,184 | ||||||
Series 2021-159, Class AL, 1.000%, 09/20/2051 | 118,000 | 50,331 | ||||||
Series 2021-215, Class TZ, 5.000%, 12/20/2051 | 137,474 | 107,977 | ||||||
Series 2021-225, Class EU, 2.000%, 12/20/2051 | 132,227 | 74,679 | ||||||
Series 2021-86, Class ML, 1.000%, 05/20/2051 | 136,000 | 51,901 | ||||||
Series 2021-H02, Class KB, 3.031%, 01/20/2071(a) | 106,239 | 76,345 | ||||||
Series 2021-H02, Class PB, 4.647%, 05/20/2070(a) | 101,928 | 96,790 | ||||||
Series 2021-H03, Class NY, 3.230%, 01/20/2071(a) | 108,473 | 78,237 | ||||||
5,062,944 | ||||||||
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||
(Cost $7,641,046) | 7,803,967 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (1.46%) | ||||||||
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Fannie Mae-Aces | ||||||||
Series 2019-M17, Class X, 0.417%, 08/25/2034(a)(c) | $ | 23,044,912 | $ | 357,378 | ||||
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates | ||||||||
Series 2016-K056, Class X3, 2.189%, 06/25/2044(a)(c) | 591,680 | 24,475 | ||||||
Series 2016-K059, Class X1, 0.417%, 09/25/2026(a)(c) | 6,066,109 | 33,419 | ||||||
Series 2017-KW03, Class X1, 0.927%, 06/25/2027(a)(c) | 28,996,353 | 535,928 | ||||||
Series 2019-K087, Class X1, 0.511%, 12/25/2028(a)(c) | 29,401,649 | 422,799 | ||||||
Series 2019-K092, Class X1, 0.855%, 04/25/2029(a)(c) | 16,501,811 | 478,110 | ||||||
Series 2019-K093, Class X1, 1.083%, 05/25/2029(a)(c) | 6,044,987 | 227,441 | ||||||
Series 2019-K094, Class X1, 1.013%, 06/25/2029(a)(c) | 14,373,421 | 524,644 | ||||||
Series 2020-K121, Class X1, 1.117%, 10/25/2030(a)(c) | 2,457,342 | 122,529 | ||||||
Series 2020-K738, Class X1, 1.621%, 01/25/2027(a)(c) | 12,443,373 | 395,745 | ||||||
Series 2021-Q016, Class APT2, 1.480%, 05/25/2051(a) | 106,304 | 93,813 | ||||||
2,858,903 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $3,189,781) | 3,216,281 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (1.72%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae Pool | ||||||||
Series 1998-, | ||||||||
6.500%, 08/01/2028 | 19,209 | 19,737 | ||||||
7.500%, 08/01/2028 | 20,044 | 19,988 | ||||||
8.500%, 06/01/2027 | 3,068 | 3,058 | ||||||
Series 1999-, | ||||||||
8.000%, 04/01/2029 | 18,088 | 18,029 | ||||||
Series 2001-, | ||||||||
12.000%, 11/01/2030 | 51,642 | 51,983 | ||||||
Series 2002-, | ||||||||
6.000%, 12/01/2032 | 34,726 | 34,593 | ||||||
Series 2003-, | ||||||||
4.500%, 09/01/2028 | 28,148 | 27,743 | ||||||
4.750%, 09/01/2033 | 38,154 | 36,290 | ||||||
5.500%, 10/01/2033 | 19,188 | 18,706 | ||||||
5.500%, 12/01/2033 | 33,009 | 33,305 | ||||||
Series 2005-, | ||||||||
4.500%, 05/01/2035 | 18,261 | 17,196 | ||||||
6.500%, 01/01/2036 | 26,629 | 27,031 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2006-, | ||||||||
4.500%, 01/01/2036 | $ | 27,846 | $ | 27,190 | ||||
6.000%, 03/01/2036 | 33,813 | 34,029 | ||||||
Series 2007-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 07/01/2037 | 11,465 | 11,398 | ||||||
6.000%, 07/01/2037 | 31,832 | 31,688 | ||||||
6.000%, 09/01/2037 | 26,629 | 26,722 | ||||||
6.500%, 11/01/2037 | 42,976 | 43,738 | ||||||
Series 2008-, | ||||||||
5.000%, 06/01/2037 | 23,954 | 22,569 | ||||||
5.500%, 04/01/2038 | 13,964 | 13,803 | ||||||
5.500%, 08/01/2038 | 21,198 | 20,454 | ||||||
6.500%, 07/01/2038 | 44,030 | 44,811 | ||||||
Series 2009-, | ||||||||
5.000%, 04/01/2039 | 39,543 | 38,243 | ||||||
Series 2010-, | ||||||||
4.000%, 05/01/2040 | 3,798 | 3,722 | ||||||
5.500%, 02/01/2038 | 41,375 | 40,662 | ||||||
Series 2011-, | ||||||||
4.500%, 05/01/2041 | 49,018 | 46,124 | ||||||
Series 2013-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 04/01/2043 | 89,186 | 76,241 | ||||||
Series 2015-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 06/01/2045 | 50,581 | 46,946 | ||||||
5.000%, 07/01/2044 | 115,344 | 112,692 | ||||||
Series 2016-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 06/01/2046 | 34,239 | 29,407 | ||||||
Series 2018-, | ||||||||
3.796%, 02/01/2048(a) | 28,388 | 24,204 | ||||||
Series 2022-, | ||||||||
5.730%, 11/01/2032 | 1,500,000 | 1,527,763 | ||||||
2,530,065 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | ||||||||
Series 2004-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 01/01/2034 | 26,712 | 26,444 | ||||||
Series 2005-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 05/01/2035 | 16,716 | 16,483 | ||||||
Series 2006-, | ||||||||
4.500%, 01/01/2036 | 10,843 | 10,165 | ||||||
5.500%, 12/01/2034 | 23,193 | 22,813 | ||||||
6.000%, 05/01/2036 | 51,049 | 51,001 | ||||||
Series 2008-, | ||||||||
4.500%, 05/01/2038 | 55,369 | 54,125 | ||||||
6.000%, 08/01/2038 | 27,729 | 28,073 | ||||||
Series 2010-, | ||||||||
6.000%, 04/01/2040 | 22,867 | 22,899 | ||||||
Series 2013-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 01/01/2033 | 46,256 | 42,885 | ||||||
Series 2014-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 10/01/2044 | 36,827 | 32,034 | ||||||
Series 2015-, | ||||||||
4.000%, 03/01/2044 | 28,744 | 26,454 | ||||||
333,376 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Pool | ||||||||
Series 2018-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 08/01/2042 | 43,904 | 39,120 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
4.500%, 01/01/2036 | $ | 66,522 | $ | 62,950 | ||||
102,070 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae I Pool | ||||||||
Series 2003-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 10/15/2033 | 46,133 | 46,452 | ||||||
Series 2010-, | ||||||||
5.000%, 05/15/2040 | 39,372 | 38,542 | ||||||
84,994 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae II Pool | ||||||||
Series 2009-, | ||||||||
4.000%, 11/20/2039 | 40,005 | 37,087 | ||||||
6.000%, 11/20/2039 | 57,537 | 59,539 | ||||||
Series 2011-, | ||||||||
4.000%, 02/20/2041 | 31,387 | 28,648 | ||||||
4.000%, 05/20/2041 | 29,624 | 27,038 | ||||||
4.000%, 10/20/2041 | 13,509 | 12,330 | ||||||
Series 2012-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 01/20/2042 | 91,007 | 80,638 | ||||||
3.500%, 05/20/2042 | 91,332 | 80,914 | ||||||
Series 2013-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 03/20/2043 | 69,384 | 61,177 | ||||||
5.500%, 11/20/2035 | 73,493 | 73,906 | ||||||
Series 2014-, | ||||||||
3.750%, 04/20/2044 | 67,484 | 60,627 | ||||||
4.000%, 05/20/2044 | 66,326 | 60,810 | ||||||
Series 2016-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 09/20/2046 | 16,364 | 14,256 | ||||||
Series 2021-, | ||||||||
4.000%, 05/20/2051 | 138,861 | 123,910 | ||||||
720,880 | ||||||||
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $3,978,917) | 3,771,385 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (74.14%) | ||||||||
Advertising & Marketing (0.57%) | ||||||||
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp. | ||||||||
5.00%, 08/15/2027(d) | 1,200,000 | 1,143,321 | ||||||
7.38%, 02/15/2031(d) | 100,000 | 102,709 | ||||||
Total Advertising & Marketing | 1,246,030 | |||||||
Aerospace & Defense (1.82%) | ||||||||
BOEING CO BA | ||||||||
6.53%, 05/01/2034(d) | 1,924,000 | 1,939,932 | ||||||
6.86%, 05/01/2054(d) | 29,000 | 29,134 | ||||||
Boeing Co. | ||||||||
3.95%, 08/01/2059 | 1,348,000 | 843,254 | ||||||
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | ||||||||
3.00%, 01/15/2029 | 1,335,000 | 1,185,460 | ||||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | 3,997,780 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Airlines (2.41%) | ||||||||
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass | ||||||||
Through Trust | ||||||||
4.80%, 08/15/2027(d) | $ | 592,849 | $ | 575,268 | ||||
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass | ||||||||
Through Trust | ||||||||
8.00%, 08/15/2025(d) | 1,000,606 | 1,012,177 | ||||||
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass | ||||||||
Through Trust | ||||||||
4.25%, 11/15/2032(d) | 1,213,183 | 1,111,658 | ||||||
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass | ||||||||
Through Trust | ||||||||
Series 20-1 | ||||||||
5.88%, 10/15/2027 | 2,066,094 | 2,062,802 | ||||||
VistaJet Malta Finance PLC / Vista | ||||||||
Management Holding, Inc. | ||||||||
9.50%, 06/01/2028(d) | 600,000 | 537,939 | ||||||
Total Airlines | 5,299,844 | |||||||
Auto Parts Manufacturing (0.23%) | ||||||||
Adient Global Holdings, Ltd. | ||||||||
7.00%, 04/15/2028(d) | 500,000 | 505,648 | ||||||
Automobiles Manufacturing (3.36%) | ||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | ||||||||
3.38%, 11/13/2025 | 1,000,000 | 960,316 | ||||||
7.12%, 11/07/2033 | 1,000,000 | 1,040,995 | ||||||
7.35%, 03/06/2030 | 513,000 | 534,595 | ||||||
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | ||||||||
6.10%, 01/07/2034 | 1,000,000 | 993,883 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.62%, 10/15/2024(a) | 350,000 | 350,286 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.30%, 04/07/2025(a)(e) | 1,300,000 | 1,311,593 | ||||||
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC | ||||||||
7.05%, 09/15/2028(d) | 1,600,000 | 1,643,298 | ||||||
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | ||||||||
5.60%, 03/22/2034(d) | 550,000 | 537,123 | ||||||
Total Automobiles Manufacturing | 7,372,089 | |||||||
Banks (6.75%) | ||||||||
AIB Group PLC | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 03/28/2035(a)(d) | 1,700,000 | 1,645,664 | ||||||
Citizens Bank NA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(a) | 2,477,000 | 2,465,674 | ||||||
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.33%, 04/25/2035(a) | 540,000 | 541,748 | ||||||
Comerica, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.16%, 01/30/2030(a) | 500,000 | 485,685 | ||||||
Danske Bank A/S | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 1.35%, 09/11/2026(a)(d) | 3,400,000 | 3,204,921 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Discover Bank | ||||||||
5Y US S + 1.73%, 08/09/2028(a) | $ | 1,150,000 | $ | 1,117,433 | ||||
Fifth Third Bancorp | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.66%, 04/25/2033(a) | 550,000 | 486,896 | ||||||
Huntington National Bank | ||||||||
5.65%, 01/10/2030 | 560,000 | 550,205 | ||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 2.75%, 06/01/2042(a)(d) | 850,000 | 611,724 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 3.90%, 06/20/2054(a)(d) | 575,000 | 589,613 | ||||||
M&T Bank Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.80%, 10/30/2029(a) | 500,000 | 518,608 | ||||||
Synovus Bank/Columbus GA | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 3.63%, 10/29/2030(a) | 2,424,000 | 2,115,157 | ||||||
Truist Financial Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.36%, 06/08/2034(a) | 500,000 | 490,812 | ||||||
Total Banks | 14,824,140 | |||||||
Biotechnology (0.48%) | ||||||||
Amgen, Inc. | ||||||||
5.25%, 03/02/2033 | 550,000 | 538,244 | ||||||
5.75%, 03/02/2063 | 535,000 | 511,493 | ||||||
Total Biotechnology | 1,049,737 | |||||||
Cable & Satellite (2.07%) | ||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp. | ||||||||
6.38%, 09/01/2029(d) | 1,600,000 | 1,467,802 | ||||||
Cox Communications, Inc. | ||||||||
5.70%, 06/15/2033(d) | 1,000,000 | 979,033 | ||||||
Directv Financing LLC | ||||||||
8.88%, 02/01/2030(d) | 500,000 | 486,599 | ||||||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 08/01/2027(d) | 1,700,000 | 1,607,053 | ||||||
Total Cable & Satellite | 4,540,487 | |||||||
Casinos & Gaming (2.82%) | ||||||||
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
7.00%, 02/15/2030(d) | 1,500,000 | 1,511,472 | ||||||
MGM Resorts International | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/01/2025 | 1,233,000 | 1,232,391 | ||||||
Penn Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2027(d) | 2,484,000 | 2,362,563 | ||||||
Station Casinos LLC | ||||||||
6.63%, 03/15/2032(d) | 1,100,000 | 1,078,824 | ||||||
Total Casinos & Gaming | 6,185,250 | |||||||
Chemicals (0.53%) | ||||||||
Avient Corp. | ||||||||
5.75%, 05/15/2025(d) | 1,162,000 | 1,157,307 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Consumer Finance (2.62%) | ||||||||
Ally Financial, Inc. | ||||||||
8.00%, 11/01/2031 | $ | 1,250,000 | $ | 1,353,911 | ||||
Boost Newco Borrower LLC | ||||||||
7.50%, 01/15/2031(d) | 1,066,000 | 1,100,978 | ||||||
Discover Financial Services | ||||||||
SOFRINDX + 3.37%, 11/02/2034(a)(e) | 1,000,000 | 1,101,273 | ||||||
OneMain Finance Corp. | ||||||||
6.88%, 03/15/2025 | 1,650,000 | 1,662,094 | ||||||
Synchrony Financial | ||||||||
7.25%, 02/02/2033 | 555,000 | 541,802 | ||||||
Total Consumer Finance | 5,760,058 | |||||||
Containers & Packaging (0.91%) | ||||||||
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. | ||||||||
6.63%, 05/13/2027(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,229 | ||||||
7.25%, 05/15/2031(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,002,779 | ||||||
Total Containers & Packaging | 2,003,008 | |||||||
Department Stores (0.61%) | ||||||||
NMG Holding Co. Inc / Neiman | ||||||||
Marcus Group LLC | ||||||||
7.13%, 04/01/2026(d) | 1,350,000 | 1,345,007 | ||||||
Diversified Banks (0.37%) | ||||||||
Bank of America Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 04/25/2034(a) | 445,000 | 428,838 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.62%, 01/23/2035(a) | 389,000 | 377,244 | ||||||
Total Diversified Banks | 806,082 | |||||||
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (0.52%) | ||||||||
Vontier Corp. | ||||||||
2.40%, 04/01/2028 | 1,300,000 | 1,136,597 | ||||||
Entertainment Resources (1.18%) | ||||||||
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | ||||||||
7.25%, 05/15/2031(d) | 2,600,000 | 2,596,448 | ||||||
Exploration & Production (4.34%) | ||||||||
Baytex Energy Corp. | ||||||||
7.38%, 03/15/2032(d) | 100,000 | 100,931 | ||||||
8.50%, 04/30/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,043,427 | ||||||
Civitas Resources, Inc. | ||||||||
8.75%, 07/01/2031(d) | 1,600,000 | 1,699,187 | ||||||
Coterra Energy, Inc. | ||||||||
5.60%, 03/15/2034 | 1,197,000 | 1,170,917 | ||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co. | ||||||||
6.25%, 11/01/2028(d) | 1,506,000 | 1,485,198 | ||||||
8.38%, 11/01/2033(d) | 502,000 | 538,906 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||
7.88%, 09/15/2031 | 1,800,000 | 1,999,584 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Range Resources Corp. | ||||||||
8.25%, 01/15/2029 | $ | 1,400,000 | $ | 1,459,917 | ||||
Total Exploration & Production | 9,498,067 | |||||||
Financial Services (5.26%) | ||||||||
Charles Schwab Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.50%, 05/19/2034(a) | 1,580,000 | 1,573,982 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.05%, 03/03/2027(a)(e) | 1,727,000 | 1,742,296 | ||||||
Jane Street Group / JSG Finance, Inc. | ||||||||
7.13%, 04/30/2031(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,006,889 | ||||||
JBS USA Holding Lux Sarl/ JBS USA Food Co./ JBS Lux Co Sarl | ||||||||
6.75%, 03/15/2034(d) | 262,000 | 267,464 | ||||||
7.25%, 11/15/2053(d) | 780,000 | 802,594 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.05%, 11/01/2034(a) | 406,000 | 428,580 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 1.80%, 02/07/2039(a) | 558,000 | 537,140 | ||||||
UBS Group AG | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.73%, 05/14/2032(a)(d) | 650,000 | 538,481 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 3.92%, 08/12/2033(a)(d) | 3,225,000 | 3,300,222 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 2.00%, 09/22/2034(a)(d) | 1,320,000 | 1,340,551 | ||||||
Total Financial Services | 11,538,199 | |||||||
Food & Beverage (1.16%) | ||||||||
B&G Foods, Inc. | ||||||||
8.00%, 09/15/2028(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,037,503 | ||||||
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | ||||||||
6.25%, 07/01/2033 | 1,050,000 | 1,045,392 | ||||||
6.88%, 05/15/2034 | 436,000 | 452,493 | ||||||
Total Food & Beverage | 2,535,388 | |||||||
Health Care Facilities & Services (0.98%) | ||||||||
Fortrea Holdings, Inc. | ||||||||
7.50%, 07/01/2030(d) | 1,100,000 | 1,110,971 | ||||||
Star Parent, Inc. | ||||||||
9.00%, 10/01/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,047,301 | ||||||
Total Health Care Facilities & Services | 2,158,272 | |||||||
Homebuilders (1.30%) | ||||||||
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. | ||||||||
7.50%, 03/15/2031(d) | 1,100,000 | 1,088,644 | ||||||
Forestar Group, Inc. | ||||||||
3.85%, 05/15/2026(d) | 1,850,000 | 1,757,411 | ||||||
Total Homebuilders | 2,846,055 | |||||||
Industrial Other (1.04%) | ||||||||
Brand Industrial Services, Inc. | ||||||||
10.38%, 08/01/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,074,349 | ||||||
Element Fleet Management Corp. | ||||||||
6.27%, 06/26/2026(d) | 1,200,000 | 1,206,999 | ||||||
Total Industrial Other | 2,281,348 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Leisure Products Manufacturing (0.75%) | ||||||||
Amer Sports Co. | ||||||||
6.75%, 02/16/2031(d) | $ | 1,100,000 | $ | 1,084,200 | ||||
Polaris, Inc. | ||||||||
6.95%, 03/15/2029 | 539,000 | 562,034 | ||||||
Total Leisure Products Manufacturing | 1,646,234 | |||||||
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (0.54%) | ||||||||
Solventum Corp. | ||||||||
5.90%, 04/30/2054(d) | 321,000 | 299,906 | ||||||
6.00%, 05/15/2064(d) | 963,000 | 892,177 | ||||||
Total Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing | 1,192,083 | |||||||
Oil & Gas Services & Equipment (2.03%) | ||||||||
Diamond Foreign Asset Co. / Diamond Finance LLC | ||||||||
8.50%, 10/01/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,046,794 | ||||||
Seadrill Finance, Ltd. | ||||||||
8.38%, 08/01/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,042,586 | ||||||
Transocean Titan Financing, Ltd. | ||||||||
8.38%, 02/01/2028(d) | 1,350,000 | 1,387,102 | ||||||
Transocean, Inc. | ||||||||
8.50%, 05/15/2031(d) | 1,000,000 | 996,104 | ||||||
Total Oil & Gas Services & Equipment | 4,472,586 | |||||||
Pharmaceuticals (1.23%) | ||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||||
5.20%, 02/22/2034 | 550,000 | 538,870 | ||||||
Organon & Co. / Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV | ||||||||
5.13%, 04/30/2031(d) | 2,500,000 | 2,163,516 | ||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | 2,702,386 | |||||||
Pipeline (6.24%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
4.35%, 10/15/2024 | 332,000 | 328,432 | ||||||
4.50%, 03/01/2028(d) | 1,698,000 | 1,583,047 | ||||||
EnLink Midstream LLC | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2028(d) | 252,000 | 247,811 | ||||||
Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC | ||||||||
3.36%, 06/30/2031(d) | 2,321,000 | 1,843,615 | ||||||
4.32%, 12/30/2039(d) | 1,733,000 | 1,211,650 | ||||||
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp. | ||||||||
8.00%, 01/15/2027 | 2,150,000 | 2,176,110 | ||||||
8.25%, 01/15/2029 | 1,750,000 | 1,776,308 | ||||||
Global Partners LP / GLP Finance Corp. | ||||||||
8.25%, 01/15/2032(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,025,193 | ||||||
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC | ||||||||
4.63%, 04/01/2029(d) | 1,213,000 | 1,153,645 | ||||||
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp. | ||||||||
6.88%, 01/15/2029 | 1,800,000 | 1,833,808 | ||||||
Venture Global LNG, Inc. | ||||||||
9.88%, 02/01/2032(d) | 500,000 | 533,866 | ||||||
Total Pipeline | 13,713,485 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Power Generation (1.52%) | ||||||||
Vistra Operations Co. LLC | ||||||||
5.50%, 09/01/2026(d) | $ | 1,325,000 | $ | 1,294,271 | ||||
7.75%, 10/15/2031(d) | 2,000,000 | 2,052,744 | ||||||
Total Power Generation | 3,347,015 | |||||||
Publishing & Broadcasting (3.40%) | ||||||||
Gray Television, Inc. | ||||||||
5.38%, 11/15/2031(d) | 4,200,000 | 2,529,090 | ||||||
7.00%, 05/15/2027(d) | 850,000 | 774,258 | ||||||
Nexstar Media, Inc. | ||||||||
5.63%, 07/15/2027(d) | 2,000,000 | 1,882,353 | ||||||
Scripps Escrow, Inc. | ||||||||
5.88%, 07/15/2027(d) | 2,900,000 | 2,284,920 | ||||||
Total Publishing & Broadcasting | 7,470,621 | |||||||
Real Estate (3.87%) | ||||||||
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/15/2028(d) | 2,975,000 | 2,935,838 | ||||||
8.88%, 09/01/2031(d) | 250,000 | 259,596 | ||||||
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | ||||||||
4.75%, 02/01/2030 | 3,334,000 | 2,643,488 | ||||||
Public Storage Operating Co. | ||||||||
SOFRINDX + 0.70%, 04/16/2027(a)(e) | 2,000,000 | 2,007,751 | ||||||
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc. | ||||||||
4.63%, 06/15/2025(d) | 656,000 | 645,871 | ||||||
Total Real Estate | 8,492,544 | |||||||
Refining & Marketing (0.69%) | ||||||||
Sunoco LP | ||||||||
7.00%, 05/01/2029(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,016,371 | ||||||
7.25%, 05/01/2032(d) | 500,000 | 508,236 | ||||||
Total Refining & Marketing | 1,524,607 | |||||||
Restaurants (1.14%) | ||||||||
Brinker International, Inc. | ||||||||
8.25%, 07/15/2030(d) | 1,364,000 | 1,421,374 | ||||||
Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC | ||||||||
9.38%, 05/01/2029(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,073,759 | ||||||
Total Restaurants | 2,495,133 | |||||||
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.17%) | ||||||||
ERAC USA Finance LLC | ||||||||
5.20%, 10/30/2034(d) | 379,000 | 366,211 | ||||||
Software & Services (3.50%) | ||||||||
Cloud Software Group, Inc. | ||||||||
6.50%, 03/31/2029(d) | 3,400,000 | 3,227,326 | ||||||
CoStar Group, Inc. | ||||||||
2.80%, 07/15/2030(d) | 2,446,000 | 2,031,787 | ||||||
Neptune Bidco US, Inc. | ||||||||
9.29%, 04/15/2029(d) | 1,500,000 | 1,417,239 | ||||||
RingCentral, Inc. | ||||||||
8.50%, 08/15/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,018,577 | ||||||
Total Software & Services | 7,694,929 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Supermarkets & Pharmacies (0.70%) | ||||||||
Albertsons Cos. Inc / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC | ||||||||
6.50%, 02/15/2028(d) | $ | 1,541,000 | $ | 1,541,083 | ||||
Travel & Lodging (2.97%) | ||||||||
Carnival Corp. | ||||||||
6.00%, 05/01/2029(d) | 600,000 | 581,801 | ||||||
7.00%, 08/15/2029(d) | 500,000 | 513,609 | ||||||
NCL Corp., Ltd. | ||||||||
8.13%, 01/15/2029(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,042,214 | ||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | ||||||||
6.25%, 03/15/2032(d) | 2,189,000 | 2,159,376 | ||||||
8.25%, 01/15/2029(d) | 1,100,000 | 1,161,361 | ||||||
Viking Cruises, Ltd. | ||||||||
9.13%, 07/15/2031(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,073,319 | ||||||
Total Travel & Lodging | 6,531,680 | |||||||
Utilities (3.00%) | ||||||||
AmeriGas Partners LP / AmeriGas Finance Corp. | ||||||||
9.38%, 06/01/2028(d) | 1,600,000 | 1,664,041 | ||||||
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 3.17%, 04/30/2043(a) | 1,387,000 | 1,383,252 | ||||||
Sempra | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 2.87%, 04/01/2052(a) | 2,725,000 | 2,477,756 | ||||||
Talen Energy | ||||||||
8.63%, 06/01/2030(d) | 1,000,000 | 1,058,824 | ||||||
Total Utilities | 6,583,873 | |||||||
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (1.06%) | ||||||||
GFL Environmental, Inc. | ||||||||
5.13%, 12/15/2026(d) | 2,399,000 | 2,338,732 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $165,427,026) | 162,796,043 |
Shares | (Note 2) | |||||||
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (0.75%) | ||||||||
Utilities (0.75%) | ||||||||
Utilities (0.75%) | ||||||||
Invesco Senior Loan ETF | 78,656 | 1,655,709 | ||||||
Total Utilities | 1,655,709 | |||||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | ||||||||
(Cost $1,662,395) | 1,655,709 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
GOVERNMENT BONDS (5.45%) | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds (5.45%) | ||||||||
United States Treasury Bonds | ||||||||
4.00%, 02/15/2034 | $ | 105,000 | $ | 99,438 | ||||
4.25%, 02/15/2054 | 2,946,000 | 2,697,892 | ||||||
4.50%, 03/31/2026 | 2,168,000 | 2,146,405 | ||||||
4.50%, 02/15/2044 | 2,976,000 | 2,826,270 | ||||||
4.75%, 11/15/2043 | 3,828,000 | 3,756,224 | ||||||
4.75%, 11/15/2053 | 445,000 | 442,845 | ||||||
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds | 11,969,074 | |||||||
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $12,384,377) | 11,969,074 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
PREFERRED STOCK (3.48%) | ||||||||
Financials (3.48%) | ||||||||
Banks (1.59%) | ||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series S, 5.900%(f) | 3,500,000 | 3,493,940 | ||||||
Consumer Finance (0.80%) | ||||||||
American Express Co., 3.550%(f) | 1,500,000 | 1,372,330 | ||||||
Synchrony Financial, 5Y US TI + 4.044%(a)(f) | 15,000 | 376,950 | ||||||
1,749,280 | ||||||||
Diversified Banks (0.85%) | ||||||||
Barclays PLC, 5Y US TI + 5.672%(a)(f) | 1,855,000 | 1,858,040 | ||||||
Financial Services (0.07%) | ||||||||
State Street Corp., Series I, 5Y US TI + 2.613%(a)(f) | 153,000 | 153,511 | ||||||
Life Insurance (0.17%) | ||||||||
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.000%(f) | 14,620 | 382,752 | ||||||
Total Financials | 7,637,523 | |||||||
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||
(Cost $7,496,307) | 7,637,523 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
7-Day Yield | Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.40%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (0.40%) | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio | 5.23 | % | 879,531 | $ | 879,531 | |||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $879,531) | 879,531 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.44%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $223,451,023) | $ | 220,571,382 | ||||||||||
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.44%) | (966,906 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 219,604,476 |
Investment Abbreviations:
SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFRINDX - Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index
TI – Treasury Index
Reference Rates:
30D US SOFR - 30 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.33%
3M US SOFR - 3 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.33%
1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.34%
1M US SOFR- 1 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.32%
1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 5.25%
5Y US TI - 5 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 4.72%
(a) | Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2024 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date. |
(b) | Issued with zero coupon. |
(c) | Interest only security. |
(d) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2024, the aggregate market value of those securities was $109,718,644, representing 49.96% of net assets. |
(e) | The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period. |
(f) | Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
65 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (62.97%) | ||||||||
Communications (5.19%) | ||||||||
Media (4.31%) | ||||||||
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 3,170 | $ | 516,013 | |||||
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 747 | 321,337 | ||||||
Walt Disney Co. | 2,184 | 242,642 | ||||||
1,079,992 | ||||||||
Telecommunications (0.88%) | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | 13,095 | 221,175 | ||||||
Total Communications | 1,301,167 | |||||||
Consumer Discretionary (6.88%) | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary Products (0.86%) | ||||||||
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 2,340 | 215,888 | ||||||
Consumer Discretionary Services (2.35%) | ||||||||
Carnival Corp. | 9,875 | 146,348 | ||||||
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | 924 | 218,184 | ||||||
McDonald's Corp. | 822 | 224,439 | ||||||
588,971 | ||||||||
Retail & Whsle - Discretionary (3.67%) | ||||||||
Amazon.com, Inc. | 2,950 | 516,250 | ||||||
Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 1,066 | 243,037 | ||||||
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | 160 | 162,122 | ||||||
921,409 | ||||||||
Total Consumer Discretionary | 1,726,268 | |||||||
Consumer Staples (4.00%) | ||||||||
Consumer Staple Products (0.56%) | ||||||||
Campbell Soup Co. | 3,055 | 139,644 | ||||||
Retail & Wholesale - Staples (3.44%) | ||||||||
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 419 | 302,895 | ||||||
ITOCHU Corp., ADR | 1,375 | 123,351 | ||||||
Target Corp. | 771 | 124,116 | ||||||
Walmart, Inc. | 5,295 | 314,258 | ||||||
864,620 | ||||||||
Total Consumer Staples | 1,004,264 | |||||||
Energy (4.24%) | ||||||||
Oil & Gas (4.24%) | ||||||||
Baker Hughes Co. | 4,890 | 159,512 | ||||||
BP PLC, Sponsored ADR | 4,420 | 171,363 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 3,335 | 418,943 | ||||||
Enbridge, Inc. | 8,837 | 314,067 | ||||||
1,063,885 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Total Energy | 1,063,885 | |||||||
Financials (7.56%) | ||||||||
Banking (3.64%) | ||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3,150 | $ | 603,981 | |||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 5,275 | 312,913 | ||||||
916,894 | ||||||||
Financial Services (3.92%) | ||||||||
American Express Co. | 1,475 | 345,194 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 395 | 168,550 | ||||||
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 2,098 | 270,139 | ||||||
UBS Group AG | 7,390 | 198,422 | ||||||
982,305 | ||||||||
Total Financials | 1,899,199 | |||||||
Health Care (6.98%) | ||||||||
Health Care (6.98%) | ||||||||
Boston Scientific Corp. | 3,010 | 216,329 | ||||||
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 980 | 303,624 | ||||||
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. | 865 | 200,481 | ||||||
Pfizer, Inc. | 4,670 | 119,645 | ||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 549 | 312,227 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 769 | 371,965 | ||||||
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 582 | 228,616 | ||||||
1,752,887 | ||||||||
Total Health Care | 1,752,887 | |||||||
Industrials (8.10%) | ||||||||
Industrial Products (6.33%) | ||||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. | 919 | 307,470 | ||||||
Deere & Co. | 630 | 246,588 | ||||||
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 563 | 261,756 | ||||||
Schneider Electric SE, ADR | 6,425 | 293,623 | ||||||
TE Connectivity, Ltd. | 1,325 | 187,461 | ||||||
Trane Technologies PLC | 915 | 290,366 | ||||||
1,587,264 | ||||||||
Industrial Services (1.77%) | ||||||||
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | 978 | 177,712 | ||||||
Waste Management, Inc. | 1,275 | 265,226 | ||||||
442,938 | ||||||||
Total Industrials | 2,030,202 | |||||||
Materials (1.97%) | ||||||||
Materials (1.97%) | ||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 3,645 | 182,031 | ||||||
Linde PLC | 515 | 227,094 | ||||||
Norsk Hydro ASA, ADR | 13,815 | 86,344 | ||||||
495,469 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
66 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Total Materials | 495,469 | |||||||
Real Estate (1.27%) | ||||||||
Real Estate (1.27%) | ||||||||
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | 2,936 | $ | 177,011 | |||||
Prologis, Inc. | 1,395 | 142,360 | ||||||
319,371 | ||||||||
Total Real Estate | 319,371 | |||||||
Technology (15.72%) | ||||||||
Software & Tech Services (8.11%) | ||||||||
Adobe, Inc. | 412 | 190,686 | ||||||
DocuSign, Inc. | 1,765 | 99,899 | ||||||
International Business Machines Corp. | 1,095 | 181,989 | ||||||
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 741 | 334,339 | ||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 1,784 | 694,564 | ||||||
Nice, Ltd., ADR | 545 | 121,813 | ||||||
Salesforce, Inc. | 405 | 108,921 | ||||||
Synopsys, Inc. | 573 | 304,028 | ||||||
2,036,239 | ||||||||
Tech Hardware & Semiconductors (7.61%) | ||||||||
Apple, Inc. | 2,152 | 366,550 | ||||||
Intel Corp. | 3,925 | 119,595 | ||||||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 600 | 203,490 | ||||||
NVIDIA Corp. | 813 | 702,448 | ||||||
Taiwan Semiconductor | ||||||||
Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR | 2,506 | 344,174 | ||||||
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 1,008 | 177,831 | ||||||
1,914,088 | ||||||||
Total Technology | 3,950,327 | |||||||
Utilities (1.06%) | ||||||||
Utilities (1.06%) | ||||||||
PPL Corp. | 9,690 | 266,087 | ||||||
Total Utilities | 266,087 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $11,380,421) | 15,809,126 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
BANK LOANS (0.08%) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Pipeline (0.08%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
1M US SOFR + 2.50%, 11/22/2030(a) | $ | 21,000 | $ | 21,100 | ||||
TOTAL BANK LOANS | ||||||||
(Cost $21,051) | 21,100 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (3.66%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae | ||||||||
Series 1997-10, Class FA, 30D US SOFR + 0.71%, 03/18/2027(a) | $ | 2,177 | $ | 2,175 | ||||
Series 1997-42, Class PK, 4.500%, 07/18/2027 | 4,072 | 3,961 | ||||||
Series 2002-21, Class FD, 30D US SOFR + 1.01%, 04/25/2032(a) | 4,381 | 4,397 | ||||||
Series 2002-22, Class GC, 6.500%, 04/25/2032 | 5,853 | 5,948 | ||||||
Series 2002-58, Class PG, 6.000%, 09/25/2032 | 14,438 | 14,547 | ||||||
Series 2002-58, Class FG, 30D US SOFR + 1.11%, 08/25/2032(a) | 5,170 | 5,221 | ||||||
Series 2003-117, Class KB, 6.000%, 12/25/2033 | 12,256 | 12,366 | ||||||
Series 2003-87, Class SL, 8.98% - 30D US SOFR, 07/25/2033(a) | 28,233 | 26,746 | ||||||
Series 2004-60, Class JC, 5.500%, 04/25/2034 | 14,904 | 14,878 | ||||||
Series 2005-27, Class GH, 5.500%, 04/25/2035 | 90,000 | 89,040 | ||||||
Series 2007-104, Class ZE, 6.000%, 08/25/2037 | 14,191 | 14,190 | ||||||
Series 2007-22, Class A, 5.500%, 03/25/2037 | 6,568 | 6,592 | ||||||
Series 2007-55, Class PH, 6.000%, 06/25/2047 | 17,685 | 17,963 | ||||||
Series 2007-76, Class ZG, 6.000%, 08/25/2037 | 127,756 | 127,749 | ||||||
Series 2008-1, Class LF, 30D US SOFR + 0.81%, 05/25/2037(a) | 15,239 | 15,233 | ||||||
Series 2008-22, Class DB, 5.000%, 04/25/2048 | 13,065 | 12,387 | ||||||
Series 2009-12, Class LC, 7.918%, 06/25/2037(a) | 11,927 | 12,372 | ||||||
Series 2009-51, Class BZ, 4.500%, 07/25/2039 | 18,958 | 17,886 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2010-61, Class WA, 5.982%, 06/25/2040(a) | $ | 11,742 | $ | 11,714 | ||||
Series 2010-98, Class BH, 5.500%, 09/25/2040 | 6,426 | 6,306 | ||||||
Series 2012-153, Class B, 7.000%, 07/25/2042 | 6,127 | 6,459 | ||||||
Series 2012-64, Class NA, 3.000%, 08/25/2041 | 468 | 464 | ||||||
Series 2013-18, Class MY, 3.000%, 03/25/2033 | 15,000 | 13,275 | ||||||
Series 2013-61, Class NY, 3.000%, 06/25/2033 | 35,000 | 28,849 | ||||||
Series 2014-21, Class MA, 2.000%, 09/25/2041 | 8,677 | 8,013 | ||||||
478,731 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac | ||||||||
Series 1996-1843, Class Z, 7.000%, 04/15/2026 | 42 | 42 | ||||||
Series 1999-2123, Class L, 6.500%, 01/15/2029 | 13,608 | 13,613 | ||||||
Series 2002-2538, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.51%, 12/15/2032(a) | 1,926 | 1,923 | ||||||
Series 2003-2696, Class DG, 5.500%, 10/15/2033 | 8,855 | 8,868 | ||||||
Series 2005-2977, Class AT, 4.500%, 05/15/2025 | 1,299 | 1,288 | ||||||
Series 2005-2993, Class TF, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 06/15/2025(a) | 865 | 865 | ||||||
Series 2006-3174, Class LF, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 05/15/2036(a) | 5,166 | 5,130 | ||||||
Series 2006-3239, Class EF, 30D US SOFR + 0.46%, 11/15/2036(a) | 7,176 | 7,070 | ||||||
Series 2007-3298, Class Z, 6.000%, 04/15/2037 | 22,345 | 22,381 | ||||||
Series 2008-3409, Class DB, 6.000%, 01/15/2038 | 14,865 | 15,083 | ||||||
Series 2009-3572, Class KT, 4.500%, 09/15/2039 | 13,477 | 12,916 | ||||||
Series 2010-3645, Class WD, 4.500%, 02/15/2040 | 26,000 | 24,427 | ||||||
Series 2010-3699, Class LC, 4.000%, 03/15/2040 | 8,994 | 8,666 | ||||||
Series 2010-3721, Class FB, 30D US SOFR + 0.61%, 09/15/2040(a) | 9,115 | 9,037 | ||||||
Series 2010-3759, Class PY, 4.000%, 11/15/2040 | 25,000 | 23,167 | ||||||
Series 2010-3770, Class JZ, 4.000%, 12/15/2040 | 22,371 | 20,945 | ||||||
Series 2011-3954, Class PG, 2.500%, 07/15/2041 | 18,143 | 16,745 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Series 2012-3987, Class LP, 3.500%, 01/15/2042 | $ | 26,000 | $ | 22,716 | ||||
Series 2012-4032, Class AD, 2.000%, 10/15/2041 | 7,075 | 6,705 | ||||||
Series 2012-4043, Class PB, 1.500%, 05/15/2027 | 6,626 | 6,302 | ||||||
Series 2013-4226, Class GZ, 3.000%, 07/15/2043 | 11,676 | 10,072 | ||||||
Series 2015-4498, Class JA, 2.500%, 04/15/2037 | 26,829 | 23,989 | ||||||
261,950 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae | ||||||||
Series 2003-52, Class AP, –%, 06/16/2033(b) | 8,773 | 8,156 | ||||||
Series 2004-86, Class C, 5.500%, 10/20/2034 | 13,206 | 13,170 | ||||||
Series 2005-91, Class PD, 5.500%, 12/20/2035 | 8,494 | 8,470 | ||||||
Series 2007-70, Class FC, 1M US SOFR + 0.58%, 11/20/2037(a) | 13,898 | 13,850 | ||||||
Series 2008-2, Class PC, 4.750%, 01/20/2038 | 6,145 | 5,934 | ||||||
Series 2008-46, Class FA, 1M US SOFR + 0.714%, 05/20/2038(a) | 6,038 | 6,038 | ||||||
Series 2008-60, Class JP, 5.500%, 07/20/2038 | 44,655 | 44,486 | ||||||
Series 2009-104, Class KA, 4.500%, 08/16/2039 | 1,878 | 1,866 | ||||||
Series 2012-39, Class GA, 3.000%, 10/16/2040 | 5,545 | 5,237 | ||||||
Series 2013-149, Class BP, 3.500%, 10/20/2043 | 50,000 | 40,754 | ||||||
Series 2013-98, Class DM, 3.500%, 07/20/2042 | 2,429 | 2,402 | ||||||
Series 2015-91, Class NE, 3.000%, 10/20/2044 | 2,057 | 2,012 | ||||||
Series 2019-152, Class LC, 3.500%, 10/20/2049 | 2,350 | 2,083 | ||||||
Series 2019-162, Class GA, 3.000%, 10/20/2049 | 2,483 | 2,357 | ||||||
Series 2020-167, Class EC, 1.000%, 02/20/2049 | 6,543 | 4,977 | ||||||
Series 2020-5, Class LC, 3.500%, 10/20/2049 | 2,593 | 2,328 | ||||||
Series 2021-76, Class ND, 1.250%, 08/20/2050 | 7,745 | 5,759 | ||||||
Series 2023-57, Class CV, 5.000%, 04/20/2034 | 7,260 | 7,059 | ||||||
176,938 | ||||||||
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||
(Cost $1,033,998) | 917,619 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.07%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae-Aces | ||||||||
Series 2014-M9, Class A2, 3.103%, 07/25/2024(a) | $ | 17,798 | $ | 17,680 | ||||
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $17,791) | 17,680 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (3.60%) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae Pool | ||||||||
Series 2004-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 08/01/2034 | 23,809 | 23,470 | ||||||
5.500%, 11/01/2034 | 36,284 | 35,283 | ||||||
Series 2005-, | ||||||||
7.729%, 06/15/2034 | 10,122 | 10,456 | ||||||
Series 2007-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 08/01/2037 | 26,054 | 25,151 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 2.41%, 10/01/2035(a) | 16,818 | 16,914 | ||||||
Series 2008-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 03/01/2038 | 32,331 | 32,069 | ||||||
5.500%, 05/01/2038 | 26,896 | 26,653 | ||||||
Series 2009-, | ||||||||
5.500%, 11/01/2039 | 26,817 | 25,939 | ||||||
Series 2012-AM0762, | ||||||||
3.290%, 09/01/2032 | 7,782 | 6,952 | ||||||
Series 2012-AM1671, | ||||||||
2.100%, 12/01/2027 | 20,826 | 19,645 | ||||||
Series 2014-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 11/01/2033 | 23,350 | 21,831 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM8645, | ||||||||
2.690%, 05/01/2027 | 20,153 | 18,808 | ||||||
Series 2015-AM8674, | ||||||||
2.810%, 04/01/2025 | 60,000 | 58,406 | ||||||
Series 2016-, | ||||||||
2.390%, 06/01/2025 | 71,184 | 68,708 | ||||||
Series 2017-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 10/01/2027 | 3,489 | 3,266 | ||||||
Series 2017-AN6670, | ||||||||
3.210%, 09/01/2027 | 28,263 | 26,431 | ||||||
Series 2019-, | ||||||||
3.340%, 05/01/2031 | 23,764 | 21,489 | ||||||
Series 2020-, | ||||||||
1.400%, 11/01/2032 | 55,000 | 41,185 | ||||||
482,656 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac Gold Pool | ||||||||
Series 2012-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 05/01/2032 | 26,083 | 24,286 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Freddie Mac Pool | ||||||||
Series 2023-, | ||||||||
4.750%, 01/01/2033 | $ | 69,050 | $ | 65,819 | ||||
Ginnie Mae II Pool | ||||||||
Series 2009-, | ||||||||
5.000%, 10/20/2039 | 10,826 | 10,507 | ||||||
5.500%, 02/20/2039 | 20,267 | 19,937 | ||||||
Series 2010-, | ||||||||
4.000%, 12/20/2040 | 21,822 | 19,925 | ||||||
4.500%, 04/20/2040 | 98,608 | 92,603 | ||||||
4.500%, 08/20/2040 | 20,189 | 18,959 | ||||||
Series 2011-, | ||||||||
5.000%, 04/20/2041 | 24,610 | 23,851 | ||||||
Series 2012-, | ||||||||
3.500%, 05/20/2042 | 35,852 | 31,373 | ||||||
4.000%, 08/20/2042 | 58,866 | 53,617 | ||||||
Series 2022-, | ||||||||
3.000%, 12/20/2044 | 8,963 | 7,532 | ||||||
Series 2023-, | ||||||||
6.500%, 10/20/2053 | 52,413 | 53,561 | ||||||
331,865 | ||||||||
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||
(Cost $968,851) | 904,626 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (13.72%) | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense (1.27%) | ||||||||
BOEING CO BA | ||||||||
6.53%, 05/01/2034(c) | 76,000 | 76,630 | ||||||
6.86%, 05/01/2054(c) | 2,000 | 2,009 | ||||||
Boeing Co. | ||||||||
2.20%, 02/04/2026 | 70,000 | 65,320 | ||||||
3.95%, 08/01/2059 | 33,000 | 20,643 | ||||||
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | ||||||||
3.00%, 01/15/2029 | 24,000 | 21,312 | ||||||
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||
5.35%, 06/01/2034 | 44,000 | 42,536 | ||||||
5.40%, 07/31/2033 | 26,000 | 25,336 | ||||||
RTX Corp. | ||||||||
6.10%, 03/15/2034 | 62,000 | 64,120 | ||||||
Total Aerospace & Defense | 317,906 | |||||||
Airlines (0.35%) | ||||||||
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
4.80%, 08/15/2027(c) | 39,184 | 38,022 | ||||||
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
8.00%, 08/15/2025(c) | 13,181 | 13,333 | ||||||
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
4.25%, 11/15/2032(c) | 4,910 | 4,499 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
Series 20-1 5.88%, 10/15/2027 | $ | 30,303 | $ | 30,254 | ||||
Total Airlines | 86,108 | |||||||
Automobiles Manufacturing (0.63%) | ||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | ||||||||
3.38%, 11/13/2025 | 35,000 | 33,611 | ||||||
6.80%, 05/12/2028 | 42,000 | 42,873 | ||||||
General Motors Financial Co., Inc. | ||||||||
5.80%, 01/07/2029 | 23,000 | 22,953 | ||||||
6.10%, 01/07/2034 | 36,000 | 35,780 | ||||||
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC | ||||||||
7.05%, 09/15/2028(c) | 22,000 | 22,595 | ||||||
Total Automobiles Manufacturing | 157,812 | |||||||
Banks (0.53%) | ||||||||
Citizens Bank NA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(a) | 44,000 | 43,799 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.78%, 03/18/2027(a) | 10,000 | 9,938 | ||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | ||||||||
1Y US TI + 3.90%, 06/20/2054(a)(c) | 15,000 | 15,381 | ||||||
Truist Financial Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.36%, 06/08/2034(a) | 20,000 | 19,632 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.51%, 05/19/2025(a) | 6,000 | 5,983 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.02%, 04/24/2034(a) | 41,000 | 39,527 | ||||||
Total Banks | 134,260 | |||||||
Biotechnology (0.49%) | ||||||||
Amgen, Inc. | ||||||||
5.25%, 03/02/2033 | 42,000 | 41,102 | ||||||
5.51%, 03/02/2026 | 41,000 | 40,897 | ||||||
5.75%, 03/02/2063 | 43,000 | 41,111 | ||||||
Total Biotechnology | 123,110 | |||||||
Cable & Satellite (0.16%) | ||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp. | ||||||||
4.50%, 06/01/2033(c) | 22,000 | 16,563 | ||||||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 08/01/2027(c) | 23,000 | 21,742 | ||||||
Total Cable & Satellite | 38,305 | |||||||
Casinos & Gaming (0.53%) | ||||||||
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
8.13%, 07/01/2027(c) | 14,000 | 14,199 | ||||||
MGM Resorts International | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/01/2025 | 60,000 | 59,970 | ||||||
Penn Entertainment, Inc. | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2027(c) | 61,000 | 58,018 | ||||||
Total Casinos & Gaming | 132,187 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Chemicals (0.21%) | ||||||||
Avient Corp. | ||||||||
5.75%, 05/15/2025(c) | $ | 19,000 | $ | 18,923 | ||||
Celanese US Holdings LLC | ||||||||
6.38%, 07/15/2032 | 34,000 | 34,383 | ||||||
Total Chemicals | 53,306 | |||||||
Commercial Finance (0.22%) | ||||||||
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | ||||||||
6.50%, 07/15/2025 | 55,000 | 55,406 | ||||||
Consumer Finance (0.48%) | ||||||||
Boost Newco Borrower LLC | ||||||||
7.50%, 01/15/2031(c) | 19,000 | 19,623 | ||||||
Discover Financial Services | ||||||||
SOFRINDX + 3.37%, 11/02/2034(a)(d) | 75,000 | 82,596 | ||||||
Fiserv, Inc. | ||||||||
5.60%, 03/02/2033 | 18,000 | 17,841 | ||||||
Total Consumer Finance | 120,060 | |||||||
Design, Manufacturing & Distribution (0.02%) | ||||||||
Arrow Electronics, Inc. | ||||||||
5.88%, 04/10/2034 | 5,000 | 4,822 | ||||||
Diversified Banks (0.70%) | ||||||||
Bank of America Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 04/25/2034(a) | 55,000 | 53,003 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 1.20%, 09/21/2036(a) | 21,000 | 16,420 | ||||||
Citigroup, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.06%, 02/13/2035(a) | 22,000 | 21,183 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.93%, 04/22/2028(a) | 12,000 | 11,993 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 12/15/2025(a) | 44,000 | 43,893 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.62%, 01/23/2035(a) | 30,000 | 29,093 | ||||||
Total Diversified Banks | 175,585 | |||||||
Entertainment Resources (0.11%) | ||||||||
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. / Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. | ||||||||
6.63%, 05/01/2032(c) | 11,000 | 10,964 | ||||||
Vail Resorts, Inc. | ||||||||
6.25%, 05/15/2025(c) | 17,000 | 17,022 | ||||||
Total Entertainment Resources | 27,986 | |||||||
Exploration & Production (0.61%) | ||||||||
Coterra Energy, Inc. | ||||||||
5.60%, 03/15/2034 | 46,000 | 44,998 | ||||||
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co. | ||||||||
6.25%, 11/01/2028(c) | 42,000 | 41,420 | ||||||
8.38%, 11/01/2033(c) | 9,000 | 9,662 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | ||||||||
7.88%, 09/15/2031 | $ | 51,000 | $ | 56,654 | ||||
Total Exploration & Production | 152,734 | |||||||
Financial Services (0.98%) | ||||||||
Charles Schwab Corp. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.01%, 08/24/2034(a) | 18,000 | 18,261 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.50%, 05/19/2034(a) | 20,000 | 19,924 | ||||||
SOFRINDX + 1.05%, 03/03/2027(a)(d) | 28,000 | 28,248 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 1.55%, 04/25/2035(a) | 10,000 | 10,009 | ||||||
JBS USA Holding Lux Sarl/ JBS USA Food Co./ JBS Lux Co Sarl | ||||||||
6.75%, 03/15/2034(c) | 10,000 | 10,209 | ||||||
7.25%, 11/15/2053(c) | 30,000 | 30,869 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 0.53%, 05/30/2025(a) | 17,000 | 16,921 | ||||||
1D US SOFR + 2.05%, 11/01/2034(a) | 26,000 | 27,446 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 1.80%, 02/07/2039(a) | 22,000 | 21,178 | ||||||
UBS Group AG | ||||||||
1D US SOFR + 3.92%, 08/12/2033(a)(c) | 52,000 | 53,213 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 1.80%, 09/22/2029(a)(c) | 7,000 | 7,106 | ||||||
1Y US TI + 2.00%, 09/22/2034(a)(c) | 5,000 | 5,078 | ||||||
Total Financial Services | 248,462 | |||||||
Food & Beverage (0.40%) | ||||||||
J M Smucker Co. | ||||||||
6.20%, 11/15/2033 | 24,000 | 24,803 | ||||||
JDE Peet's NV | ||||||||
0.80%, 09/24/2024(c) | 16,000 | 15,643 | ||||||
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. | ||||||||
6.25%, 07/01/2033 | 43,000 | 42,811 | ||||||
6.88%, 05/15/2034 | 16,000 | 16,605 | ||||||
Total Food & Beverage | 99,862 | |||||||
Government Agencies (0.03%) | ||||||||
Tennessee Valley Authority | ||||||||
2.22%, 05/01/2029(a) | 387 | 8,344 | ||||||
Health Care Facilities & Services (0.25%) | ||||||||
Cardinal Health, Inc. | ||||||||
5.45%, 02/15/2034 | 21,000 | 20,592 | ||||||
HCA, Inc. | ||||||||
5.50%, 06/01/2033 | 30,000 | 29,154 | ||||||
6.00%, 04/01/2054 | 14,000 | 13,352 | ||||||
Total Health Care Facilities & Services | 63,098 | |||||||
Industrial Other (0.39%) | ||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. | ||||||||
5.00%, 03/01/2035 | 42,000 | 40,790 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | ||||||||
5.90%, 03/01/2033 | $ | 42,000 | $ | 41,323 | ||||
Quanta Services, Inc. | ||||||||
0.95%, 10/01/2024 | 19,000 | 18,609 | ||||||
Total Industrial Other | 100,722 | |||||||
Integrated Oils (0.12%) | ||||||||
TotalEnergies Capital SA | ||||||||
5.15%, 04/05/2034 | 9,000 | 8,872 | ||||||
5.49%, 04/05/2054 | 23,000 | 22,396 | ||||||
Total Integrated Oils | 31,268 | |||||||
Leisure Products Manufacturing (0.09%) | ||||||||
Polaris, Inc. | ||||||||
6.95%, 03/15/2029 | 20,000 | 20,855 | ||||||
Manufactured Goods (0.05%) | ||||||||
Chart Industries, Inc. | ||||||||
7.50%, 01/01/2030(c) | 12,000 | 12,289 | ||||||
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (0.47%) | ||||||||
Revvity, Inc. | ||||||||
0.85%, 09/15/2024 | 23,000 | 22,578 | ||||||
Solventum Corp. | ||||||||
5.45%, 03/13/2031(c) | 21,000 | 20,356 | ||||||
5.60%, 03/23/2034(c) | 21,000 | 20,261 | ||||||
5.90%, 04/30/2054(c) | 21,000 | 19,620 | ||||||
6.00%, 05/15/2064(c) | 37,000 | 34,279 | ||||||
Total Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing | 117,094 | |||||||
Pharmaceuticals (0.64%) | ||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. | ||||||||
5.05%, 03/15/2034 | 17,000 | 16,587 | ||||||
5.35%, 03/15/2044 | 13,000 | 12,580 | ||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | ||||||||
5.20%, 02/22/2034 | 20,000 | 19,595 | ||||||
5.55%, 02/22/2054 | 38,000 | 36,701 | ||||||
6.25%, 11/15/2053 | 23,000 | 24,384 | ||||||
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte, Ltd. | ||||||||
4.75%, 05/19/2033 | 21,000 | 20,016 | ||||||
5.11%, 05/19/2043 | 32,000 | 29,806 | ||||||
Total Pharmaceuticals | 159,669 | |||||||
Pipeline (1.54%) | ||||||||
Buckeye Partners LP | ||||||||
4.50%, 03/01/2028(c) | 50,000 | 46,615 | ||||||
Energy Transfer LP | ||||||||
7.38%, 02/01/2031(c) | 20,000 | 20,639 | ||||||
EnLink Midstream LLC | ||||||||
5.63%, 01/15/2028(c) | 10,000 | 9,834 | ||||||
Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC | ||||||||
3.36%, 06/30/2031(c) | 63,000 | 50,042 | ||||||
4.32%, 12/30/2039(c) | 62,000 | 43,348 | ||||||
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC | ||||||||
2.60%, 10/15/2025(c) | 17,000 | 16,191 | ||||||
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC | ||||||||
4.63%, 04/01/2029(c) | 22,000 | 20,923 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp. | ||||||||
6.50%, 07/15/2027 | $ | 91,000 | $ | 91,636 | ||||
6.88%, 01/15/2029 | 46,000 | 46,864 | ||||||
TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd. | ||||||||
6.20%, 03/09/2026 | 38,000 | 38,003 | ||||||
Total Pipeline | 384,095 | |||||||
Power Generation (0.38%) | ||||||||
Vistra Operations Co. LLC | ||||||||
5.13%, 05/13/2025(c) | 39,000 | 38,448 | ||||||
5.50%, 09/01/2026(c) | 33,000 | 32,235 | ||||||
6.00%, 04/15/2034(c) | 5,000 | 4,864 | ||||||
6.95%, 10/15/2033(c) | 19,000 | 19,815 | ||||||
Total Power Generation | 95,362 | |||||||
Publishing & Broadcasting (0.23%) | ||||||||
Gray Television, Inc. | ||||||||
5.38%, 11/15/2031(c) | 23,000 | 13,850 | ||||||
Nexstar Media, Inc. | ||||||||
4.75%, 11/01/2028(c) | 25,000 | 22,219 | ||||||
5.63%, 07/15/2027(c) | 24,000 | 22,588 | ||||||
Total Publishing & Broadcasting | 58,657 | |||||||
Real Estate (0.24%) | ||||||||
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC | ||||||||
6.75%, 05/15/2028(c) | 13,000 | 12,829 | ||||||
VICI Properties LP | ||||||||
5.13%, 05/15/2032 | 27,000 | 25,106 | ||||||
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc. | ||||||||
4.63%, 06/15/2025(c) | 22,000 | 21,660 | ||||||
Total Real Estate | 59,595 | |||||||
Refining & Marketing (0.28%) | ||||||||
HF Sinclair Corp. | ||||||||
4.50%, 10/01/2030 | 45,000 | 41,286 | ||||||
5.00%, 02/01/2028(c) | 8,000 | 7,678 | ||||||
5.88%, 04/01/2026 | 22,000 | 22,061 | ||||||
Total Refining & Marketing | 71,025 | |||||||
Restaurants (0.02%) | ||||||||
Brinker International, Inc. | ||||||||
8.25%, 07/15/2030(c) | 6,000 | 6,252 | ||||||
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.05%) | ||||||||
ERAC USA Finance LLC | ||||||||
5.20%, 10/30/2034(c) | 13,000 | 12,561 | ||||||
Software & Services (0.45%) | ||||||||
CoStar Group, Inc. | ||||||||
2.80%, 07/15/2030(c) | 54,000 | 44,856 | ||||||
Leidos, Inc. | ||||||||
5.75%, 03/15/2033 | 21,000 | 20,876 | ||||||
VMware LLC | ||||||||
2.20%, 08/15/2031 | 21,000 | 16,608 | ||||||
4.70%, 05/15/2030 | 32,000 | 30,365 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Total Software & Services | 112,705 | |||||||
Transportation & Logistics (0.13%) | ||||||||
FedEx Corp. 2020-1 Class AA Pass Through Trust | ||||||||
1.88%, 02/20/2034 | $ | 40,642 | $ | 32,878 | ||||
Travel & Lodging (0.08%) | ||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | ||||||||
6.25%, 03/15/2032(c) | 21,000 | 20,716 | ||||||
Utilities (0.38%) | ||||||||
American Water Capital Corp. | ||||||||
5.15%, 03/01/2034 | 21,000 | 20,363 | ||||||
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. | ||||||||
3M US SOFR + 3.17%, 04/30/2043(a) | 23,000 | 22,938 | ||||||
5Y US TI + 3.53%, 09/15/2053(a) | 22,000 | 22,423 | ||||||
Sempra | ||||||||
5Y US TI + 2.87%, 04/01/2052(a) | 32,000 | 29,097 | ||||||
Total Utilities | 94,821 | |||||||
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (0.14%) | ||||||||
GFL Environmental, Inc. | ||||||||
5.13%, 12/15/2026(c) | 36,000 | 35,096 | ||||||
Wireless Telecommunications Services (0.07%) | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | ||||||||
5.54%, 02/20/2026 | 18,000 | 17,955 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $3,559,820) | 3,442,968 |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
GOVERNMENT BONDS (11.48%) | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds (11.48%) | ||||||||
United States Treasury Bonds | ||||||||
4.00%, 02/15/2034 | 37,000 | 35,040 | ||||||
4.13%, 08/15/2053 | 222,000 | 198,863 | ||||||
4.25%, 02/15/2054 | 401,000 | 367,228 | ||||||
4.50%, 02/15/2044 | 521,000 | 494,788 | ||||||
4.75%, 11/15/2043 | 302,000 | 296,338 | ||||||
4.75%, 11/15/2053 | 355,000 | 353,280 | ||||||
United States Treasury Notes | ||||||||
4.00%, 01/15/2027 | 130,000 | 127,027 | ||||||
4.50%, 03/31/2026 | 86,000 | 85,143 | ||||||
4.75%, 07/31/2025 | 90,000 | 89,532 | ||||||
4.88%, 11/30/2025 | 351,000 | 349,574 | ||||||
5.00%, 08/31/2025 | 90,000 | 89,779 | ||||||
5.00%, 09/30/2025 | 245,000 | 244,416 | ||||||
5.00%, 10/31/2025 | 150,000 | 149,672 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
72 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund
Statement of Investments | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Principal Amount | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds | 2,880,680 | |||||||
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS | ||||||||
(Cost $2,934,826) | $ | 2,880,680 |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
PREFERRED STOCK (0.63%) | ||||||||
Energy (0.06%) | ||||||||
Pipeline (0.06%) | ||||||||
Energy Transfer LP, Series F, 6.750%(e) | 15,000 | 14,696 | ||||||
Total Energy | 14,696 | |||||||
Financials (0.57%) | ||||||||
Banks (0.22%) | ||||||||
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., Series J, 6.875%(e) | 1,037 | 25,759 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series S, 5.900%(e) | 30,000 | 29,948 | ||||||
55,707 | ||||||||
Consumer Finance (0.20%) | ||||||||
Ally Financial, Inc., Series C, 4.700%(e) | 18,000 | 13,974 | ||||||
American Express Co., 3.550%(e) | 26,000 | 23,787 | ||||||
Synchrony Financial, 5Y US TI + 4.044%(a)(e) | 500 | 12,565 | ||||||
50,326 | ||||||||
Financial Services (0.09%) | ||||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Series X, 5Y US TI + 2.81%(a)(e) | 17,000 | 17,228 | ||||||
State Street Corp., Series I, 5Y US TI + 2.613%(a)(e) | 5,000 | 5,017 | ||||||
22,245 | ||||||||
Life Insurance (0.06%) | ||||||||
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.000%(e) | 591 | 15,472 | ||||||
Total Financials | 143,750 | |||||||
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||
(Cost $160,463) | 158,446 |
7-Day Yield | Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (3.64%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (3.64%) | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio | 5.23 | % | 200,362 | $ | 200,362 | |||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Premier Class | 5.25 | % | 713,721 | 713,721 | ||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $914,083) | 914,083 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.85%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $20,991,304) | $ | 25,066,328 | ||||||||||
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.15%) | 37,336 | |||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 25,103,664 |
Investment Abbreviations:
SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFRINDX - Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index
TI – Treasury Index
Reference Rates:
30D US SOFR - 30 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.33%
1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.34%
1M US SOFR- 1 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2024 was 5.32%
1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 5.25%
5Y US TI - 5 Year US TI as of April 30, 2024 was 4.72%
(a) | Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2024 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date. |
(b) | Issued with zero coupon. |
(c) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2024, the aggregate market value of those securities was $1,152,787, representing 4.59% of net assets. |
(d) | The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period. |
(e) | Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | Smith Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | |||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
Investments, at value | $ | 570,559,902 | $ | 2,848,160,775 | $ | 220,571,382 | $ | 25,066,328 | ||||||||
Cash | – | 317,879 | – | – | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investments sold | 9,441,830 | 33,333,923 | 4,027,894 | 97,249 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for shares sold | 686,917 | 5,098,275 | 91,238 | 14,070 | ||||||||||||
Interest receivable | 5,734,626 | 31,712,495 | 3,318,871 | 110,656 | ||||||||||||
Receivable due from advisor | – | – | – | 2,085 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 40,932 | 58,908 | 25,875 | 25,942 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | 586,464,207 | 2,918,682,255 | 228,035,260 | 25,316,330 | ||||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 12,245,462 | 77,949,114 | 8,189,538 | 149,089 | ||||||||||||
Payable for shares redeemed | 404,527 | 1,460,551 | 50,141 | 14,920 | ||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees payable | 137,887 | 955,846 | 120,340 | – | ||||||||||||
Administration and transfer agency fees payable | 99,000 | 309,962 | 32,939 | 29,374 | ||||||||||||
Distribution and services fees payable | 11,165 | 24,307 | 1,007 | 1,662 | ||||||||||||
Trustees' fees and expenses payable | 1,854 | – | 107 | – | ||||||||||||
Professional fees payable | 13,773 | 33,885 | 11,365 | 11,042 | ||||||||||||
Custody fees payable | 6,115 | 30,668 | 7,726 | 4,889 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 19,807 | 100,975 | 17,621 | 1,690 | ||||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 12,939,590 | 80,865,308 | 8,430,784 | 212,666 | ||||||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 573,524,617 | $ | 2,837,816,947 | $ | 219,604,476 | $ | 25,103,664 | ||||||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF | ||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 602,751,753 | $ | 3,167,103,107 | $ | 262,928,010 | $ | 22,607,538 | ||||||||
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | (29,227,136 | ) | (329,286,160 | ) | (43,323,534 | ) | 2,496,126 | |||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 573,524,617 | $ | 2,837,816,947 | $ | 219,604,476 | $ | 25,103,664 | ||||||||
INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 574,522,714 | $ | 2,929,601,701 | $ | 223,451,023 | $ | 20,991,304 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
74 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
ALPS
| Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | ALPS
| Smith Total Return Bond Fund | ALPS
| Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | ALPS
| Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | |||||||||||||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 10.09 | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.00 | $ | 12.10 | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 18,862,890 | $ | 35,480,726 | $ | 318,720 | $ | 661,443 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 1,870,320 | 3,787,265 | 35,406 | 54,677 | ||||||||||||
Class A: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 10.09 | $ | 9.37 | $ | 8.96 | $ | 12.10 | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 10,061,799 | $ | 36,518,167 | $ | 1,198,792 | $ | 1,209,602 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 997,595 | 3,897,436 | 133,781 | 100,003 | ||||||||||||
Maximum offering price per share | $ | 10.32 | (a) | $ | 9.59 | (a) | $ | 9.17 | (a) | $ | 12.51 | (b) | ||||
Class C: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(c) | $ | 10.04 | $ | 9.35 | $ | 8.95 | $ | 12.03 | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 2,377,975 | $ | 4,301,791 | $ | 447,748 | $ | 604,666 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 236,909 | 460,234 | 50,000 | 50,254 | ||||||||||||
Class I: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 10.09 | $ | 9.36 | $ | 8.96 | $ | 12.09 | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 542,221,953 | $ | 2,761,516,263 | $ | 217,639,216 | $ | 22,627,953 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized) | 53,746,427 | 294,995,208 | 24,283,787 | 1,871,283 |
(a) | (NAV/0.9775), based on maximum sales charge of 2.25% of the offering price. |
(b) | (NAV/0.9675), based on maximum sales charge of 3.25% of the offering price. |
(c) | Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
75 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Funds
Statements of Operations | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 335,969 | $ | 2,202,803 | $ | 487,755 | $ | 113,795 | ||||||||
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends | – | – | – | (2,184 | ) | |||||||||||
Interest | 14,028,588 | 68,574,793 | 7,038,293 | 208,495 | ||||||||||||
Total Investment Income | 14,364,557 | 70,777,596 | 7,526,048 | 320,106 | ||||||||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees | 1,074,176 | 7,526,646 | 852,703 | 82,434 | ||||||||||||
Administrative fees | 257,977 | 1,286,304 | 122,635 | 43,351 | ||||||||||||
Transfer agency fees | 212,505 | 802,865 | 57,405 | 17,133 | ||||||||||||
Distribution and service fees | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 26,467 | 43,119 | 425 | 817 | ||||||||||||
Class A | 16,041 | 35,465 | 1,554 | 1,628 | ||||||||||||
Class C | 11,709 | 23,340 | 2,241 | 2,946 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 15,459 | 35,241 | 11,827 | 11,095 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders and printing fees | 13,743 | 42,251 | 2,245 | 885 | ||||||||||||
State registration fees | 32,541 | 85,513 | 31,791 | 30,437 | ||||||||||||
Insurance fees | 4,337 | 18,983 | 1,508 | 188 | ||||||||||||
Custody fees | 14,184 | 49,636 | 10,062 | 6,476 | ||||||||||||
Trustees' fees and expenses | 26,769 | 104,205 | 9,506 | 949 | ||||||||||||
Miscellaneous expenses | 9,070 | 19,668 | 5,834 | 4,901 | ||||||||||||
Total Expenses | 1,714,978 | 10,073,236 | 1,109,736 | 203,240 | ||||||||||||
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 6) | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | (5,081 | ) | (12,107 | ) | (56 | ) | (2,314 | ) | ||||||||
Class A | (902 | ) | (10,537 | ) | (167 | ) | (4,214 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (359 | ) | (2,316 | ) | (59 | ) | (2,105 | ) | ||||||||
Class I | (212,796 | ) | (1,789,421 | ) | (81,846 | ) | (88,992 | ) | ||||||||
Net Expenses | 1,495,840 | 8,258,855 | 1,027,608 | 105,615 | ||||||||||||
Net Investment Income | 12,868,717 | 62,518,741 | 6,498,440 | 214,491 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments | (40,142 | ) | (22,390,341 | ) | 723,134 | 111,359 | ||||||||||
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | – | – | – | 46 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) | (40,142 | ) | (22,390,341 | ) | 723,134 | 111,405 | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | 6,232,525 | 103,803,247 | 10,610,860 | 2,848,202 | ||||||||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation | 6,232,525 | 103,803,247 | 10,610,860 | 2,848,202 | ||||||||||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS | 6,192,383 | 81,412,906 | 11,333,994 | 2,959,607 | ||||||||||||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 19,061,100 | $ | 143,931,647 | $ | 17,832,434 | $ | 3,174,098 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
76 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 12,868,717 | $ | 25,402,606 | ||||
Net realized loss | (40,142 | ) | (16,316,787 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 6,232,525 | 17,314,947 | ||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 19,061,100 | 26,400,766 | ||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (371,934 | ) | (614,727 | ) | ||||
Class A | (256,333 | ) | (394,923 | ) | ||||
Class C | (40,596 | ) | (81,323 | ) | ||||
Class I | (12,289,640 | ) | (24,615,362 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (12,958,503 | ) | (25,706,335 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 3,928,083 | 9,842,783 | ||||||
Class A | 11,297,257 | 10,699,745 | ||||||
Class C | 369,364 | 778,411 | ||||||
Class I | 138,314,773 | 377,223,916 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 339,449 | 532,979 | ||||||
Class A | 215,726 | 295,928 | ||||||
Class C | 20,931 | 52,561 | ||||||
Class I | 8,280,719 | 15,189,435 | ||||||
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees | ||||||||
Investor Class | (3,067,190 | ) | (12,149,072 | ) | ||||
Class A | (12,293,225 | ) | (15,687,648 | ) | ||||
Class C | (358,462 | ) | (2,306,778 | ) | ||||
Class I | (186,048,060 | ) | (542,271,611 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (39,000,635 | ) | (157,799,351 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in net assets | (32,898,038 | ) | (157,104,920 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 606,422,655 | 763,527,575 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 573,524,617 | $ | 606,422,655 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
77 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 62,518,741 | $ | 80,836,198 | ||||
Net realized loss | (22,390,341 | ) | (110,434,356 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 103,803,247 | 9,159,506 | ||||||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 143,931,647 | (20,438,652 | ) | |||||
DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (642,925 | ) | (603,888 | ) | ||||
Class A | (574,286 | ) | (791,155 | ) | ||||
Class C | (82,413 | ) | (141,367 | ) | ||||
Class I | (61,775,951 | ) | (80,857,579 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (63,075,575 | ) | (82,393,989 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 14,868,243 | 23,600,092 | ||||||
Class A | 22,919,803 | 13,727,289 | ||||||
Class C | 661,673 | 1,634,038 | ||||||
Class I | 998,485,261 | 1,373,671,577 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 633,741 | 595,288 | ||||||
Class A | 516,214 | 723,544 | ||||||
Class C | 67,066 | 117,024 | ||||||
Class I | 48,581,540 | 60,335,657 | ||||||
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees | ||||||||
Investor Class | (2,765,721 | ) | (5,013,925 | ) | ||||
Class A | (9,677,559 | ) | (7,262,227 | ) | ||||
Class C | (1,056,901 | ) | (1,351,913 | ) | ||||
Class I | (645,667,453 | ) | (666,482,352 | ) | ||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 427,565,907 | 794,294,092 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets | 508,421,979 | 691,461,451 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 2,329,394,968 | 1,637,933,517 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 2,837,816,947 | $ | 2,329,394,968 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
78 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 6,498,440 | $ | 12,080,326 | ||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 723,134 | (22,017,161 | ) | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 10,610,860 | 15,894,744 | ||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 17,832,434 | 5,957,909 | ||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (8,903 | ) | (40,695 | ) | ||||
Class A | (31,690 | ) | (57,183 | ) | ||||
Class C | (10,938 | ) | (23,390 | ) | ||||
Class I | (6,499,457 | ) | (12,004,465 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (6,550,988 | ) | (12,125,733 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | – | 63,719 | ||||||
Class A | 168,673 | 258,892 | ||||||
Class C | – | 26,647 | ||||||
Class I | 40,229,535 | 60,166,070 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 8,903 | 40,695 | ||||||
Class A | 4,442 | 11,528 | ||||||
Class I | 5,293,292 | 9,192,659 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | ||||||||
Investor Class | (23,408 | ) | (5,955,982 | ) | ||||
Class A | (231,426 | ) | (113,345 | ) | ||||
Class C | – | (201,093 | ) | |||||
Class I | (52,773,223 | ) | (133,782,469 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (7,323,212 | ) | (70,292,679 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets | 3,958,234 | (76,460,503 | ) | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 215,646,242 | 292,106,745 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 219,604,476 | $ | 215,646,242 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
79 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 214,491 | $ | 415,777 | ||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 111,405 | (142,874 | ) | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 2,848,202 | 1,143,221 | ||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 3,174,098 | 1,416,124 | ||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS | ||||||||
From distributable earnings | ||||||||
Investor Class | (5,312 | ) | (11,437 | ) | ||||
Class A | (9,506 | ) | (17,999 | ) | ||||
Class C | (2,707 | ) | (5,145 | ) | ||||
Class I | (201,625 | ) | (398,778 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | (219,150 | ) | (433,359 | ) | ||||
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5) | ||||||||
Shares sold | ||||||||
Investor Class | 513 | 20,506 | ||||||
Class A | – | 6,422 | ||||||
Class I | 4,021,205 | 6,444,319 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | ||||||||
Investor Class | 483 | 2,260 | ||||||
Class A | – | 103 | ||||||
Class C | 14 | 84 | ||||||
Class I | 176,098 | 346,445 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | ||||||||
Investor Class | (6,270 | ) | (115,047 | ) | ||||
Class A | – | (47,835 | ) | |||||
Class C | – | (14,000 | ) | |||||
Class I | (2,199,149 | ) | (13,884,987 | ) | ||||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 1,992,894 | (7,241,730 | ) | |||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets | 4,947,842 | (6,258,965 | ) | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 20,155,822 | 26,414,787 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 25,103,664 | $ | 20,155,822 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
80 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Investor Class
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.98 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.62 | $ | 10.25 | $ | 9.98 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 0.23 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.11 | – | (0.59 | ) | 0.03 | 0.48 | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.32 | 0.33 | (0.45 | ) | 0.08 | 0.59 | 0.50 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.21 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.22 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.21 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.11 | – | (0.59 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.37 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.09 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.62 | $ | 10.25 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(b) | 3.20 | % | 3.39 | % | (4.31 | )% | 0.77 | % | 5.85 | % | 5.04 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 18,863 | $ | 17,484 | $ | 19,227 | $ | 10,194 | $ | 9,100 | $ | 519 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.84 | %(c) | 0.83 | % | 0.84 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.95 | % | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.78 | %(c) | 0.78 | % | 0.78 | % | 0.76 | % | 0.78 | % | 0.76 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.10 | %(c) | 3.23 | % | 1.41 | % | 0.51 | % | 1.02 | % | 2.22 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | 74 | % | 134 | % | 99 | % | 165 | % | 457 | % | 639 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Annualized. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
81 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Class A
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.98 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 10.24 | $ | 9.98 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.11 | 0.02 | (0.55 | ) | 0.03 | 0.47 | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.32 | 0.34 | (0.44 | ) | 0.08 | 0.59 | 0.49 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.21 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.22 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.21 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (b) | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.11 | – | (0.58 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.37 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.09 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 10.24 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 3.20 | % | 3.42 | % | (4.19 | )% | 0.77 | % | 5.84 | % | 4.96 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 10,062 | $ | 10,778 | $ | 15,429 | $ | 16,868 | $ | 3,702 | $ | 471 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.77 | %(d) | 0.75 | % | 0.79 | % | 0.84 | % | 0.94 | % | 1.09 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.75 | %(d) | 0.75 | % | 0.74 | % | 0.76 | % | 0.77 | % | 0.74 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.16 | %(d) | 3.22 | % | 1.08 | % | 0.51 | % | 1.10 | % | 2.17 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 74 | % | 134 | % | 99 | % | 165 | % | 457 | % | 639 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
82 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Class C
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.94 | $ | 9.93 | $ | 10.53 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 10.24 | $ | 9.98 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss)(a) | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.04 | (0.02 | ) | 0.05 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.10 | 0.02 | (0.56 | ) | 0.02 | 0.47 | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.27 | 0.27 | (0.52 | ) | – | 0.52 | 0.42 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.17 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | )(b) | (0.07 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.17 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.16 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.10 | 0.01 | (0.60 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.37 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.04 | $ | 9.94 | $ | 9.93 | $ | 10.53 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 10.24 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 2.76 | % | 2.77 | % | (5.01 | )% | (0.01 | )% | 5.10 | % | 4.19 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 2,378 | $ | 2,321 | $ | 3,784 | $ | 3,472 | $ | 2,193 | $ | 497 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.52 | %(d) | 1.53 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.55 | % | 1.67 | % | 1.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.49 | %(d) | 1.49 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.49 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | 3.39 | %(d) | 2.46 | % | 0.43 | % | (0.22 | )% | 0.46 | % | 1.48 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 74 | % | 134 | % | 99 | % | 165 | % | 457 | % | 639 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
83 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.98 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.62 | $ | 10.25 | $ | 9.99 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.22 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.11 | 0.01 | (0.57 | ) | 0.03 | 0.46 | 0.26 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.33 | 0.36 | (0.42 | ) | 0.11 | 0.62 | 0.51 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.22 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.25 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.22 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.26 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (b) | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.11 | – | (0.59 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.37 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.09 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 9.98 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.62 | $ | 10.25 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 3.36 | % | 3.69 | % | (4.03 | )% | 1.05 | % | 6.12 | % | 5.21 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 542,222 | $ | 575,840 | $ | 725,087 | $ | 492,215 | $ | 166,817 | $ | 44,916 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.57 | %(d) | 0.56 | % | 0.56 | % | 0.58 | % | 0.70 | % | 0.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.49 | %(d) | 0.49 | % | 0.49 | % | 0.49 | % | 0.49 | % | 0.49 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.39 | %(d) | 3.52 | % | 1.47 | % | 0.77 | % | 1.52 | % | 2.46 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 74 | % | 134 | % | 99 | % | 165 | % | 457 | % | 639 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
84 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Investor Class
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.02 | $ | 9.34 | $ | 11.23 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.99 | $ | 10.05 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.20 | 0.36 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.35 | (0.33 | ) | (1.85 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.57 | 0.95 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.55 | 0.03 | (1.63 | ) | 0.15 | 0.76 | 1.17 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | – | (0.19 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.20 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.23 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (b) | 0.00 | (b) | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.35 | (0.32 | ) | (1.89 | ) | (0.23 | ) | 0.47 | 0.94 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.02 | $ | 9.34 | $ | 11.23 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.99 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 6.10 | % | 0.23 | % | (14.73 | )% | 1.26 | % | 6.95 | % | 11.77 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 35,481 | $ | 22,228 | $ | 4,252 | $ | 9,605 | $ | 10,109 | $ | 4,121 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.96 | %(d) | 0.96 | % | 0.97 | % | 0.98 | % | 1.01 | % | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 0.88 | %(d) | 0.90 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.96 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.25 | %(d) | 3.78 | % | 2.14 | % | 1.55 | % | 1.66 | % | 2.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 66 | % | 133 | % | 179 | % | 178 | % | 360 | % | 489 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Effective September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.59%. Prior to September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.64%. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
85 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Class A
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.02 | $ | 9.34 | $ | 11.23 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.99 | $ | 10.05 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.35 | (0.32 | ) | (1.85 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.57 | 0.97 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.55 | 0.03 | (1.63 | ) | 0.15 | 0.76 | 1.18 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.22 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | – | (0.19 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.20 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.24 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (b) | 0.00 | (b) | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.35 | (0.32 | ) | (1.89 | ) | (0.23 | ) | 0.47 | 0.94 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.02 | $ | 9.34 | $ | 11.23 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.99 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 6.10 | % | 0.21 | % | (14.62 | )% | 1.27 | % | 6.96 | % | 11.79 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 36,518 | $ | 22,153 | $ | 16,024 | $ | 27,342 | $ | 15,016 | $ | 7,929 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.94 | %(d) | 0.97 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.97 | % | 0.99 | % | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 0.86 | %(d) | 0.92 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.27 | %(d) | 3.69 | % | 2.14 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.66 | % | 1.91 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 66 | % | 133 | % | 179 | % | 178 | % | 360 | % | 489 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Effective September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.59%. Prior to September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.64%. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
86 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Class C
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.00 | $ | 9.32 | $ | 11.21 | $ | 11.44 | $ | 10.97 | $ | 10.04 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.35 | (0.32 | ) | (1.86 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.57 | 0.97 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.52 | (0.04 | ) | (1.71 | ) | 0.07 | 0.68 | 1.10 | ||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.17 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | – | (0.19 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.17 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.35 | (0.32 | ) | (1.89 | ) | (0.23 | ) | 0.47 | 0.93 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.35 | $ | 9.00 | $ | 9.32 | $ | 11.21 | $ | 11.44 | $ | 10.97 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 5.74 | % | (0.49 | )% | (15.36 | )% | 0.55 | % | 6.23 | % | 10.98 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 4,302 | $ | 4,451 | $ | 4,223 | $ | 7,184 | $ | 6,508 | $ | 1,727 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.69 | %(d) | 1.70 | % | 1.71 | % | 1.71 | % | 1.72 | % | 1.79 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 1.59 | %(d) | 1.63 | % | 1.64 | % | 1.66 | % | 1.67 | % | 1.67 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.53 | %(d) | 2.93 | % | 1.42 | % | 0.83 | % | 0.94 | % | 1.20 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 66 | % | 133 | % | 179 | % | 178 | % | 360 | % | 489 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Effective September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.59%. Prior to September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.64%. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
87 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020 |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2019 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.01 | $ | 9.34 | $ | 11.22 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.99 | $ | 10.04 | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.21 | 0.38 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.24 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.36 | (0.33 | ) | (1.84 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.57 | 0.97 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.57 | 0.05 | (1.59 | ) | 0.17 | 0.79 | 1.21 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.22 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.24 | ) | ||||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | – | (0.19 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.22 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.26 | ) | ||||||||||||
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6) | – | – | – | – | 0.00 | (b) | 0.00 | (b) | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.35 | (0.33 | ) | (1.88 | ) | (0.24 | ) | 0.47 | 0.95 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.36 | $ | 9.01 | $ | 9.34 | $ | 11.22 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.99 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 6.26 | % | 0.40 | % | (14.40 | )% | 1.47 | % | 7.26 | % | 12.19 | % | ||||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 2,761,516 | $ | 2,280,563 | $ | 1,613,435 | $ | 1,738,746 | $ | 1,331,786 | $ | 365,930 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.72 | %(d) | 0.74 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.76 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e) | 0.59 | %(d) | 0.63 | % | 0.64 | % | 0.66 | % | 0.67 | % | 0.67 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.53 | %(d) | 3.98 | % | 2.46 | % | 1.84 | % | 1.94 | % | 2.22 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 66 | % | 133 | % | 179 | % | 178 | % | 360 | % | 489 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Effective September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.59%. Prior to September 1, 2023, the Adviser agreed to limit expenses to 0.64%. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
88 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Investor Class
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 8.55 | $ | 8.82 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.25 | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.45 | (0.26 | ) | (1.59 | ) | 0.51 | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.70 | 0.18 | (1.26 | ) | 0.76 | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.25 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | – | |||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.25 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.45 | 0.27 | (1.63 | ) | 0.49 | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.00 | $ | 8.55 | $ | 8.82 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 8.22 | % | 2.01 | % | (12.28 | )% | 7.63 | % | (0.23 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 319 | $ | 316 | $ | 6,155 | $ | 6,869 | $ | 699 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.20 | %(d) | 0.90 | %(e) | 1.17 | % | 1.25 | % | 2.36 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.16 | %(d) | 0.89 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.20 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 5.46 | %(d) | 4.93 | % | 3.44 | % | 2.35 | % | 1.37 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | 95 | % | 176 | % | 187 | % | 211 | % | 66 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | According to the Fund's shareholder services plan with respect to the Fund's Investor Class shares, any amount of fees accrued according to the plan, but not paid during the Fund's fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practical. |
(f) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
89 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Class A
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 8.51 | $ | 8.83 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.24 | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.46 | (0.32 | ) | (1.58 | ) | 0.51 | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.70 | 0.12 | (1.25 | ) | 0.76 | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.25 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | – | |||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.25 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.45 | (0.32 | ) | (1.62 | ) | 0.49 | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.96 | $ | 8.51 | $ | 8.83 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 8.24 | % | 1.28 | % | (12.18 | )% | 7.65 | % | (0.22 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 1,199 | $ | 1,200 | $ | 1,088 | $ | 1,217 | $ | 996 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.20 | %(d) | 1.16 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.26 | % | 2.38 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.17 | %(d) | 1.13 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.20 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 5.46 | %(d) | 4.96 | % | 3.45 | % | 2.41 | % | 1.33 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 95 | % | 176 | % | 187 | % | 211 | % | 66 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
90 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Class C
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 8.51 | $ | 8.82 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.21 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.45 | (0.31 | ) | (1.59 | ) | 0.52 | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.66 | 0.06 | (1.33 | ) | 0.69 | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.22 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | – | |||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.22 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.44 | (0.31 | ) | (1.63 | ) | 0.49 | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.95 | $ | 8.51 | $ | 8.82 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 7.75 | % | 0.65 | % | (12.91 | )% | 6.88 | % | (0.31 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 448 | $ | 425 | $ | 617 | $ | 682 | $ | 498 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.93 | %(d) | 1.93 | % | 1.90 | % | 2.00 | % | 3.09 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.90 | %(d) | 1.90 | % | 1.90 | % | 1.90 | % | 1.90 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.72 | %(d) | 4.17 | % | 2.71 | % | 1.67 | % | 0.63 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 95 | % | 176 | % | 187 | % | 211 | % | 66 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
91 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 8.51 | $ | 8.83 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.97 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.26 | 0.46 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.45 | (0.32 | ) | (1.57 | ) | 0.50 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.71 | 0.14 | (1.22 | ) | 0.78 | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.26 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | – | |||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.26 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 0.45 | (0.32 | ) | (1.62 | ) | 0.48 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.96 | $ | 8.51 | $ | 8.83 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.97 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 8.40 | % | 1.55 | % | (11.94 | )% | 7.83 | % | (0.15 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 217,639 | $ | 213,705 | $ | 284,247 | $ | 298,535 | $ | 25,051 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.97 | %(d) | 0.96 | % | 0.93 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.86 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.90 | %(d) | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 5.72 | %(d) | 5.17 | % | 3.70 | % | 2.66 | % | 1.79 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 95 | % | 176 | % | 187 | % | 211 | % | 66 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
92 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Investor Class
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 12.19 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.00 | (b) | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.54 | 0.35 | (1.94 | ) | 2.32 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.64 | 0.52 | (1.84 | ) | 2.36 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.10 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | )(b) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.02 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.10 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | )(b) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.54 | 0.34 | (1.97 | ) | 2.31 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.10 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 12.19 | $ | 9.88 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 15.52 | % | 5.09 | % | (15.17 | )% | 23.95 | % | (1.18 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 661 | $ | 582 | $ | 651 | $ | 784 | $ | 601 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.82 | %(d) | 1.82 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.67 | % | 3.00 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.10 | %(d) | 1.09 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.15 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.62 | %(d) | 1.60 | % | 0.86 | % | 0.38 | % | 0.25 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 34 | % | 74 | % | 108 | % | 126 | % | 26 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Class A
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 12.19 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.00 | (b) | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.55 | 0.35 | (1.94 | ) | 2.32 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.64 | 0.52 | (1.84 | ) | 2.36 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.10 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | )(b) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.02 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.10 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | )(b) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.54 | 0.34 | (1.97 | ) | 2.31 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.10 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 12.19 | $ | 9.88 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 15.50 | % | 5.06 | % | (15.16 | )% | 23.96 | % | (1.16 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 1,210 | $ | 1,056 | $ | 1,063 | $ | 1,219 | $ | 988 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.84 | %(d) | 1.87 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.66 | % | 3.03 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.13 | %(d) | 1.12 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.11 | % | 1.15 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.60 | %(d) | 1.57 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.39 | % | 0.26 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 34 | % | 74 | % | 108 | % | 126 | % | 26 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
94 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Class C
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.51 | $ | 10.17 | $ | 12.14 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss)(a) | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.01 | (0.04 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.52 | 0.35 | (1.92 | ) | 2.31 | (0.11 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.57 | 0.44 | (1.91 | ) | 2.27 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.05 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.01 | ) | – | |||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.02 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.05 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | – | |||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.52 | 0.34 | (1.97 | ) | 2.26 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.03 | $ | 10.51 | $ | 10.17 | $ | 12.14 | $ | 9.88 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 14.99 | % | 4.32 | % | (15.81 | )% | 22.93 | % | (1.20 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 605 | $ | 528 | $ | 524 | $ | 607 | $ | 494 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 2.56 | %(d) | 2.60 | % | 2.30 | % | 2.40 | % | 3.73 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.85 | %(d) | 1.85 | % | 1.85 | % | 1.85 | % | 1.85 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | 0.87 | %(d) | 0.84 | % | 0.13 | % | (0.35 | )% | (0.44 | )%(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 34 | % | 74 | % | 108 | % | 126 | % | 26 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
95 | April 30, 2024
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Class I
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended October 31, 2021 | For the Period September 16, 2020 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 12.19 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a) | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.53 | 0.35 | (1.93 | ) | 2.31 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.64 | 0.55 | (1.81 | ) | 2.39 | (0.11 | ) | |||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | (0.11 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gains | – | – | (0.02 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
From tax return of capital | – | – | (0.00 | )(b) | – | – | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.11 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value | 1.53 | 0.34 | (1.97 | ) | 2.31 | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.09 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 12.19 | $ | 9.88 | ||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN(c) | 15.58 | % | 5.37 | % | (14.93 | )% | 24.28 | % | (1.15 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000s) | $ | 22,628 | $ | 17,990 | $ | 24,176 | $ | 37,410 | $ | 12,289 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements | 1.69 | %(d) | 1.72 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.39 | % | 2.69 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements | 0.85 | %(d) | 0.85 | % | 0.85 | % | 0.85 | % | 0.85 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.86 | %(d) | 1.83 | % | 1.10 | % | 0.67 | % | 0.57 | %(d) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | 34 | % | 74 | % | 108 | % | 126 | % | 26 | % |
(a) | Calculated using the average shares method. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share. |
(c) | Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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1. ORGANIZATION
Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This annual report includes the financial statements and financial highlights of the ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund, ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund, ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund and ALPS |Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).
The ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund seeks to obtain maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital. The ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital and balanced by current income. The ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund seeks to obtain maximum risk-adjusted return with a secondary focus on high current income.
The classes of each Fund differ principally in the applicable distribution and shareholder service fees. Shareholders of each class also bear certain expenses that pertain to that particular class. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund and earn income and realized gains/losses from the Fund pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends to shareholders are determined separately for each class based on income and expenses allocable to each class. Realized gain distributions to shareholders are allocated to each class pro rata based on the shares outstanding of each class on the date of distribution. Differences in per share dividend rates generally result from differences in separate class expenses, including distribution and shareholder service fees, if applicable.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes, and follows accounting policies in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including policies specific to investment companies. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and subsidiaries, as applicable, in preparation of their financial statements. The Funds are considered investment companies under U.S. GAAP and follow the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 "Financial Services -Investment Companies".
Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading. For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange.
The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third-party pricing service utilized by ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the "Adviser") as the valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee"), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers-dealers that make a market in the security. Investments in non-exchange traded funds are fair valued at their respective net asset values. Bonds may be purchased and held as odd lots. Pricing vendors generally value securities assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot sizes, but a Fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to a Fund’s odd-lot positions, as the Fund may receive different prices when it sells such positions than it would receive for sales of institutional round lot positions. The Funds have odd lot pricing policies they employ to value odd lot securities.
Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board” or "Trustees") has appointed the Adviser to serve as the Valuation Designee to perform fair value determinations for investments in the Funds. When such prices or quotations are not available, or when the Valuation Designee believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures utilized by the Valuation Designee. The fair valuation policies and procedures (“FV Procedures”) are utilized by the Valuation Designee for the fair valuation of portfolio assets held by the Funds in the event that (1) market quotations for the current price of a portfolio security or asset are not readily available, or (2) available market quotations that would otherwise be used to value a portfolio security or asset in accordance with the Funds' Pricing Procedures appear to be unreliable. The Pricing Procedures reflect certain pricing methodologies (or “logics”) that are not “readily available market quotations” and thus are viewed and treated as fair valuations. The Valuation Designee routinely meets to discuss fair valuations of portfolio securities and other instruments held by the Funds.
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Fair Value Measurements: The Funds disclose the classification of their fair value measurements following a three-tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:
Level 1 – | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that a Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date; |
Level 2 – | Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and |
Level 3 – | Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. |
The following is a summary of each Fund’s investments/financial instruments in the fair value hierarchy as of April 30, 2024:
Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Bank Loans | $ | – | $ | 1,507,133 | $ | – | $ | 1,507,133 | ||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | – | 357,610 | – | 357,610 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 210,899 | – | 210,899 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 4,921,837 | – | 4,921,837 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | – | 414,911,266 | – | 414,911,266 | ||||||||||||
Government Bonds | – | 148,105,198 | – | 148,105,198 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments | 545,959 | – | – | 545,959 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 545,959 | $ | 570,013,943 | $ | – | $ | 570,559,902 |
Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Bank Loans | $ | – | $ | 65,584,888 | $ | – | $ | 65,584,888 | ||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | – | 266,656,640 | – | 266,656,640 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 59,559,244 | – | 59,559,244 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 441,419,352 | – | 441,419,352 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | 2,350,838 | 1,123,079,932 | – | 1,125,430,770 | ||||||||||||
Government Bonds | – | 826,439,307 | – | 826,439,307 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | 12,764,762 | 50,305,812 | – | 63,070,574 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 15,115,600 | $ | 2,833,045,175 | $ | – | $ | 2,848,160,775 |
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Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Bank Loans | $ | – | $ | 20,841,869 | $ | – | $ | 20,841,869 | ||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | – | 7,803,967 | – | 7,803,967 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 3,216,281 | – | 3,216,281 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 3,771,385 | – | 3,771,385 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | – | 162,796,043 | – | 162,796,043 | ||||||||||||
Exchange Traded Funds | 1,655,709 | – | – | 1,655,709 | ||||||||||||
Government Bonds | – | 11,969,074 | – | 11,969,074 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | 759,702 | 6,877,821 | – | 7,637,523 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments | 879,531 | – | – | 879,531 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,294,942 | $ | 217,276,440 | $ | – | $ | 220,571,382 |
Investments in Securities at Value | Level 1 - Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | ||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Bank Loans | $ | – | $ | 21,100 | $ | – | $ | 21,100 | ||||||||
Common Stocks(a) | 15,809,126 | – | – | 15,809,126 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | – | 917,619 | – | 917,619 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 17,680 | – | 17,680 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities | – | 904,626 | – | 904,626 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | 8,344 | 3,434,624 | – | 3,442,968 | ||||||||||||
Government Bonds | – | 2,880,680 | – | 2,880,680 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | 53,796 | 104,650 | – | 158,446 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments | 914,083 | – | – | 914,083 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 16,785,349 | $ | 8,280,979 | $ | – | $ | 25,066,328 |
(a) | For detailed descriptions of sector and/or industry, see the accompanying Statement of Investments. |
For the six month period ended April 30, 2024, the Funds did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value.
Fund and Class Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a Fund or a specific share class of a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among all Funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each share class within a Fund.
Federal Income Taxes: The Funds comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies and intend to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.
As of and during the six month period ended April 30, 2024, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return, but may extend to four years in certain jurisdictions. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.
Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund normally pays dividends, if any, on a monthly basis and distributes capital gains, if any, annually. Income dividend distributions are derived from interest, dividends, and other income a Fund receives from its investments, including distributions of short-term capital gains. Capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when a Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year or from long-term capital gain distributions from underlying investments. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if its portfolio manager or managers believe doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.
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Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date basis). Net realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to each Fund. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country's tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”): The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in REITs and are subject to certain risks associated with direct investment in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self-liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Code, or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. Distributions that the Fund receives from REITs can be classified as ordinary income, capital gain income or return of capital by the REITs that make these distributions to the Fund. However, it is not possible for the Fund to characterize distributions received from REITs during interim periods because the REIT issuers do not report their tax characterizations until subsequent to year end. During interim periods, the REIT distributions are accounted for as ordinary income until the re characterizations are made subsequent to year end.
Treasury Inflation Protected-Securities (“TIPS”): The Funds may invest in TIPS, including structured bonds in which the principal amount is adjusted daily to keep pace with inflation, as measured by the U.S. Consumer Pricing Index for Urban Consumers. The adjustments to principal due to inflation/deflation are reflected as increases/decreases to interest income with a corresponding adjustment to cost. Such adjustments may have a significant impact on a Fund’s distributions and may result in a return of capital to shareholders. The repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
Loan Participations and Assignments: Certain Funds may invest in loan participations and assignments. The Fund considers loan participations and assignments to be investments in debt securities. Loan participations typically will result in the Fund having a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the borrower. The Fund will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the borrower. Under a loan participation, the Fund generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower, and the Fund may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation. As a result, the Fund will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling a participation, the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower. When the Fund purchases assignments of loans from lenders, the Fund will acquire direct rights against the borrower on the loan, except that under certain circumstances such rights may be more limited than those held by the assigning lender.
3. TAX BASIS INFORMATION
Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by a Fund. The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of April 30, 2024.
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 were as follows:
Fund | Ordinary Income | Long-Term Capital Gain | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | $ | 25,706,335 | $ | – | ||||
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 82,393,989 | – | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | 12,125,733 | – | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | 433,359 | – |
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Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments: As of April 30, 2024, the costs of investments for federal income tax purposes and accumulated net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments were as follows:
Fund | Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost) | Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes | ||||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | $ | 624,106 | $ | (4,649,885 | ) | $ | (4,025,779 | ) | $ | 574,585,681 | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 5,859,393 | (92,835,372 | ) | (86,975,979 | ) | 2,935,136,754 | ||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | 3,234,155 | (6,126,745 | ) | (2,892,590 | ) | 223,463,972 | ||||||||||
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | 4,646,142 | (650,044 | ) | 3,996,098 | 21,070,230 |
4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations during the six month period ended April 30, 2024 were as follows:
Fund | Purchases of Securities | Proceeds from Sales of Securities | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | $ | 273,867,553 | $ | 255,246,911 | ||||
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 866,048,086 | 602,049,258 | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | 134,252,253 | 147,848,678 | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | 4,655,224 | 3,753,783 |
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six month period ended April 30, 2024 were as follows:
Fund | Purchases of Securities | Proceeds from Sales of Securities | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | $ | 223,958,037 | $ | 198,177,913 | ||||
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 1,304,008,861 | 1,094,142,210 | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | 83,381,741 | 83,438,882 | ||||||
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | 4,471,264 | 3,948,830 |
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April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
5. BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | ||||||||
For
the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For
the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 387,823 | 977,756 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 33,569 | 53,117 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (302,759 | ) | (1,205,712 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | 118,633 | (174,839 | ) | |||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 1,111,196 | 1,063,977 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 21,317 | 29,516 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,215,092 | ) | (1,559,645 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (82,579 | ) | (466,152 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | 36,801 | 77,686 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 2,079 | 5,259 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (35,560 | ) | (230,204 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | 3,320 | (147,259 | ) | |||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 13,641,702 | 37,464,088 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 818,451 | 1,513,481 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (18,389,593 | ) | (53,924,320 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (3,929,440 | ) | (14,946,751 | ) |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 1,544,813 | 2,470,424 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 66,671 | 62,940 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (289,334 | ) | (523,399 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 1,322,150 | 2,009,965 | ||||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 2,390,319 | 1,426,220 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 54,397 | 76,177 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,003,582 | ) | (760,795 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 1,441,134 | 741,602 | ||||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | 69,719 | 170,859 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 7,070 | 12,339 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (111,252 | ) | (141,433 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | (34,463 | ) | 41,765 | |||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 104,702,800 | 143,800,894 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 5,112,460 | 6,365,794 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (67,921,335 | ) | (69,853,996 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares outstanding | 41,893,925 | 80,312,692 |
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April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | – | 7,241 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 986 | 4,600 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,595 | ) | (672,281 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (1,609 | ) | (660,440 | ) | ||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | 18,520 | 29,265 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 493 | 1,306 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (26,207 | ) | (12,827 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | (7,194 | ) | 17,744 | |||||
Class C | ||||||||
Shares sold | – | 2,964 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | – | (22,883 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | – | (19,919 | ) | |||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 4,419,059 | 6,774,870 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 587,261 | 1,041,005 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (5,830,052 | ) | (14,896,353 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (823,732 | ) | (7,080,478 | ) |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | For the Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||
Shares sold | 42 | 1,882 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 41 | 210 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (513 | ) | (10,672 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | (430 | ) | (8,580 | ) | ||||
Class A | ||||||||
Shares sold | – | 576 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | – | 10 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | – | (4,603 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in shares outstanding | – | (4,017 | ) | |||||
Class C | ||||||||
Dividends reinvested | 1 | 8 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | – | (1,297 | ) | |||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | 1 | (1,289 | ) | |||||
Class I | ||||||||
Shares sold | 337,180 | 598,629 | ||||||
Dividends reinvested | 14,811 | 32,248 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (184,346 | ) | (1,292,168 | ) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | 167,645 | (661,291 | ) |
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Adviser is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”). DST is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“SS&C”), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
The Adviser has delegated daily management of the Funds listed below to Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the "Sub-Adviser"). The Sub-Adviser manages the investments of the Funds in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by the Adviser and the Board.
Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Funds listed below pay the Adviser an annual management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual management fee rates (expressed as an annual rate).
Fund | Contractual Management Fee |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | 0.365% |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 0.545% |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | 0.75% |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | 0.70% |
Pursuant to an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser of the Funds listed below an annual sub-advisory management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily assets. The Adviser is required to pay all fees due to each Sub-Adviser out of the management fee the Adviser receives from each Fund listed below. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual sub-advisory fee rates.
Fund | Average Daily Net Assets of the Fund |
Contractual Sub-Advisory Fee |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | All Asset Levels | 0.29% |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | All Asset Levels | 0.42% |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | All Asset Levels | 0.50% |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | All Asset Levels | 0.37% |
The Adviser and Sub-Adviser have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.
These agreements are reevaluated on an annual basis. Expense limitation ratios from the current agreements are listed below. Fees waived or reimbursed for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.
Fund* | Investor Class | Class A | Class C | Class I |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.49% |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund | 0.90% | 0.90% | 0.90% | 0.90% |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
* | See each Fund’s Performance Update section for Expense Limitation agreement expiration dates. |
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April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are permitted to recover expenses they have waived or reimbursed, on a class-by-class basis, through the agreements described above to the extent that expenses in later periods fall below the annual limits set forth in these agreements. The Funds are not obligated to pay any deferred fees and expenses more than thirty-six months after the date on which the fees was waived or expenses were deferred, as calculated on a monthly basis. As of the six month period ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser and the Sub-Advisor may seek reimbursement of previously waived and reimbursed fees as follows:
Fund | Expires 10/31/2024 |
Expires 10/31/2025 |
Expires 10/31/2026 |
Expires 10/31/2027 |
Total |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Investor Class | 11,245 | 4,469 | 10,424 | 5,081 | 31,219 |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Class A | 7,400 | 8,598 | 3,016 | 902 | 19,916 |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Class C | 1,203 | 1,495 | 1,520 | 359 | 4,577 |
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Class I | 228,318 | 407,457 | 457,964 | 212,796 | 1,306,535 |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Investor Class | 1,867 | 3,056 | 8,817 | 12,107 | 25,847 |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Class A | 4,858 | 8,987 | 11,874 | 10,537 | 36,256 |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Class C | 3,063 | 3,783 | 3,350 | 2,316 | 12,512 |
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Class I | 904,776 | 1,505,281 | 2,107,663 | 1,789,421 | 6,307,141 |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Investor Class | 2,666 | – | 131 | 56 | 2,853 |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Class A | 467 | – | 398 | 167 | 1,032 |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Class C | 249 | – | 185 | 59 | 493 |
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Class I | 137,699 | 91,465 | 139,197 | 81,846 | 450,207 |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Investor Class | 1,076 | 3,187 | 5,043 | 2,314 | 11,620 |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class A | 1,683 | 5,161 | 8,125 | 4,214 | 19,183 |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class C | 839 | 2,577 | 4,092 | 2,105 | 9,613 |
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class I | 68,204 | 169,876 | 182,588 | 88,992 | 509,660 |
The Smith Funds did not recoup fees during the six month period ended April 30, 2024.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. (the “Distributor”) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by the Distributor, as agent for the Funds, and the Distributor has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of Funds’ shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. The Distributor is not entitled to any compensation for its services. The Distributor is registered as a broker -dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Plans
The Funds have adopted Distribution and Services Plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares. The Plans allows each Fund to use Investor Class, Class A and Class C assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to Investor Class, Class A and Class C shareholders. The Plans permit payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares of a Fund, if any, as their funding medium and for related expenses. The Plans permit a Fund to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Investor Class and Class A shares and 0.75% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class C shares.
Under the terms of the Plans, the Trust is authorized to make payments to the Distributor for remittance to financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder ongoing services performed by such entities for beneficial shareholders of the Fund. The Distributor is entitled to retain some or all fees payable under the Plans in certain circumstances, including when there is no broker of record or when certain qualification standards have not been met by the broker of record.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Shareholder Services Plans
The Funds have adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to the Investor Class shares and Class A shares (the “Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan” and the “Class A Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan and Class A Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Investor Class and Class A shares of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with a such Participating Organizations (the “Agreement”). Each Agreement will set forth the non-distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations. Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan fees recaptured pursuant to the Services Plan for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are included as an offset to distribution and service fees as disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
The Funds have adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Class C shares (the “Class C Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Class C Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay banks and their affiliates and other institutions, including broker-dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.25% for Class C shares of the average daily net asset value of the Class C shares attributable to or held in the name of a Participating Organization for its clients as compensation for providing shareholder service activities, which do not include distribution services, pursuant to an agreement with a Participating Organization. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Class C Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Statements of Operations.
Certain intermediaries may charge networking, omnibus account or other administrative fees with respect to transactions in shares of each Fund. Transactions may be processed through the National Securities Clearing Corporation or similar systems or processed on a manual basis. These fees generally are paid by the Fund to the Distributor, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. In the event an intermediary receiving payments from the Distributor on behalf of the Fund converts from a networking structure to an omnibus account structure or otherwise experiences increased costs, fees borne by the Fund may increase. Networking fees are shown in the Statements of Operations, if applicable to the Funds.
Fund Administrator
ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with their administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administrative Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Funds including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Funds’ operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Funds’ administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administrative fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2024 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
ALPS is reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
Transfer Agent
ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2024, are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
Trustees
The fees and expenses of the independent trustees of the Board are presented in the Statements of Operations.
7. INDEMNIFICATIONS
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
8. REGULATORY UPDATE
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted rule and form amendments that will change the format and content of the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports. Certain information, including the financial statements, will not appear in the Portfolio's new tailored shareholder reports but will be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, the Trust is evaluating the impact of these rule and form amendment changes.
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that there were no subsequent events to report through the issuance of these financial statements.
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Additional Information
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
1. FUND HOLDINGS
The Funds’ portfolio holdings are made available semi-annually in shareholder reports within 60 days after the close of the period for which the report is being made, as required by federal securities laws. The Funds also file monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT on a quarterly basis, with the schedule of portfolio holdings filed on Form N-PORT for the third month of each Fund’s fiscal quarter made publicly available 60 days after the end of the Funds’ fiscal quarter.
2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES
Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how each of the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll-free) (866) 759-5679 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program
April 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
The Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”) has established a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) to govern the Trust’s approach to managing liquidity risk for each fund in the Trust (each a “Fund”). The Program is overseen by the Liquidity Committee (the “Committee”), a committee comprised of representatives of the Trust’s investment advisers, sub-advisers, and Officers of the Trust. The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved the designation of the Committee to oversee the Program.
The Program’s principal objectives include supporting each Fund’s compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations in a timely manner. The Program also includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including a periodic assessment of factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and re-classification of the Fund’s investments into groupings that reflect the Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions.
At a meeting of the Board held on March 12, 2024, the Trustees received a report from the Committee regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program during the calendar year 2023. The Committee determined, and reported to the Board, that the Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk and has operated adequately and effectively to manage each Fund’s liquidity risk since implementation.
The Committee reported that during the period covered by the report, there were no liquidity events that impacted the Funds or their ability to timely meet redemptions without dilution to existing shareholders. Among other things, the Board noted that the Funds are not required to have a highly liquid investment minimum based on their liquidity classifications. The Board further noted that no material changes have been made to the Program since its implementation.
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(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 2. | Code of Ethics. |
Not applicable to this report.
Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
Not applicable to this report.
Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
Not applicable to this report.
Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 6. | Investments. |
(a) | Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the Reports to Stockholders filed under Item 1(a) of this Form N-CSR. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K, or this Item.
Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) | The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report. |
(b) | There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 13. | Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation |
(a) | Not applicable. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 14. | Exhibits. |
(a)(1) | Not applicable to this report. |
(a)(2) | The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.Cert. |
(a)(3) | Not applicable. |
(a)(4) | Not applicable. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST | ||
By: | /s/ Lucas Foss | |
Lucas Foss (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
President | ||
Date: | July 8, 2024 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST | ||
By: | /s/ Lucas Foss | |
Lucas Foss (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
President | ||
Date: | July 8, 2024 | |
By: | /s/ Jennell Panella | |
Jennell Panella (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
Treasurer | ||
Date: | July 8, 2024 |