N-CSRS 1 clsncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

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 811-08037

 

AdvisorOne Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

17605 Wright Street, Omaha, NE 68130

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Gemini Fund Services, LLC., 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 402-493-3313

 

Date of fiscal year end: 4/30

 

Date of reporting period: 10/31/21

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(COVER PAGE)

 

AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report

Table of Contents

 

Letter from the Portfolio Management Team 1
   
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  
Portfolio Summary 4
Performance Update 5
   
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund  
Portfolio Summary 6
Performance Update 7
   
CLS Growth and Income Fund  
Portfolio Summary 8
Performance Update 9
   
CLS Flexible Income Fund  
Portfolio Summary 10
Performance Update 11
   
CLS Shelter Fund  
Portfolio Summary 12
Performance Update 13
   
Schedule of Investments  
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund 14
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund 16
CLS Growth and Income Fund 18
CLS Flexible Income Fund 20
CLS Shelter Fund 23
   
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 24
   
Statements of Operations 26

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Table of Contents (Continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets  
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund 28
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund 28
CLS Growth and Income Fund 29
CLS Flexible Income Fund 29
CLS Shelter Fund 30
   
Financial Highlights  
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund 31
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund 33
CLS Growth and Income Fund 35
CLS Flexible Income Fund 37
CLS Shelter Fund 39
   
Notes to Financial Statements 41
   
Shareholder Expense Example 60

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Letter from the Portfolio Management Team

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We hope this letter finds you well, and that you find our comments and charts on the markets, economy, and portfolio positioning of value. We welcome your feedback and thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in Brinker Capital Investments, a brand entity of Orion Advisor Solutions.

 

A Look Back

 

While returns over the six-month period ending October 31, 2021 were strong, the latter half provided stale returns for US equities. Consider that the Russell 3000 Index returned 9.8% over the period, led higher by large cap stocks. Small cap stocks1 returned just 1.9% over the same time period. Markets were supported by strong corporate performance, as Q2 earnings results easily topped Wall Street expectations. With that said, investors became risk averse toward the end of the period, as most major indices were in the red for the month of September. The flat returns for the quarter were indicative of a market catching its breath, as economic growth expectations have cooled of late, and US fiscal policy uncertainty persists.

 

Overseas, International returns lagged those of the US, with the broad international benchmark2 returning 1.8% for the period. Emerging markets3 faltered, especially in the third quarter, as actions in China rippled through the asset class.

 

Looking elsewhere: Fixed income investors experienced a quiet summer, as interest rates trended sideways for most of the period before spiking in late September and October. The 10-year Treasury yield4 began the period at 1.60% and settled at 1.55% on October 31. As such, traditional bonds provided a price return of just 0.1%, and another 1% from yield. Inflation ran hot, a negative for outstanding bonds, and the holders of those bonds. Elsewhere, commodity prices were strong, as the broad index5 returned 14% on the back of surging oil prices.

 

Something to Think About

 

Timing is everything: The Federal Reserve (Fed) has remained transparent around monetary policy. Assuming the economy continues to recover, the central bank will begin tapering its monthly, $120 billion bond purchasing program in November. Despite the expected tapering, Chairman Powell remains committed to supportive monetary policy. The September Federal Open Market Committee survey suggests no changes to the Fed Funds rate until late 2022, at the earliest. We expect the markets to absorb the impact of tapering, so long as the pace and timing remain transparent.

 

 
1Russell 200 TR USD

 

2MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

 

3MSCI EM NR USD

 

4Bloomberg US Agg Bond TR USD

 

5Bloomberg Commodity TR USD

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Not so fast: In addition to fiscal policy uncertainty, several macro headwinds have weighed on economic growth of late, including the Delta variant, supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. With that said, those headwinds should dissipate over the coming months, and we believe it is likely the US economy will grow 6% or better this year.

 

Current Positioning

 

We’re optimistic: We remain optimistic on the economy and risk-assets; monetary policy is supportive, the housing market is strong, consumer balance sheets are healthy and corporate profits are at historic highs. Additionally, improvements in the labor market, supply chains, and vaccination rates are likely positive catalysts going forward. Inflation and fiscal policy uncertainty near-term are challenges, but we believe the positives outweigh the negatives. Within equities we are underweight to large caps. Within international equities, we are slightly overweight to emerging markets. Global equities should do well as the Delta variant fades and growth accelerates.

 

A balanced approach: While we are optimistic on the economy and stocks – see the bullet point above – it wouldn’t surprise us if markets remained a bit volatile into the fourth quarter as investors confront the tapering of the Fed’s securities purchase program, still elevated inflation, and the fallout from China’s Evergrande Group. Broadly diversified, multi-asset class portfolios can help mitigate the impact of market volatility, and help investors keep their focus on the long term.

 

Thank you for your trust and confidence in managing your funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

Brinker Capital Investments (formerly known as CLS Investments) Portfolio Management Team

 

1759-NLD-12/06/2021

3057-CLS-12/6/2021

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CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund - Portfolio Summary

 

Portfolio Commentary

 

CLS Global Aggressive Equity gained 2.92% over the six-month period ending October 31, 2021. The Fund has a Risk Budget of 110 (over time, it assumes 110% of the risk of a diversified stock portfolio consisting of 60% domestic equities and 40% international equities).

 

The Fund underperformed its benchmark and peers during this time frame. Exposure to certain domestic value sectors such as financials and energy were positive to performance. Emerging market allocations were the largest detractor to performance.

 

The Fund’s largest sector tilts are in financials, energy, and materials. Regionally, allocations to Europe and emerging markets are overweight. The Fund remains allocated to a balance of asset classes with attractive valuation and momentum characteristics.

 

Turnover for the Fund over the past six months was 12%.

 

*Based on total net asset value as of October 31, 2021. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be a recommendation to buy individual securities. Concentrating in a small number of investments increases the Fund’s risk because each investment has a greater effect on the Fund’s performance. Refer to the Schedule of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

 

Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Past performance does not guarantee future results and there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART)

 

Top Ten Portfolio Holdings* *Percentages based on Net Assets
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF 9.93%
The Fund seeks to track the overall performance of attractively priced companies with sustainable competitive advantages according to Morningstar’s equity research team.  
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF 9.10%
The Fund seeks to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Russell Fundamental Developed ex-U.S. Large Company Index. The Fund will concentrate its investments in a group of sectors approximating the Index and achieve over time a correlation with the Index’s performance.  
Vanguard U.S. Value Factor 6.93%
U.S. Value Factor ETF seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in U.S. stocks with lower market valuations relative to fundamentals, such as book value of equity and earnings. Relatively inexpensive stocks have tended to earn a higher return than expensive stocks.  
Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF 6.75%
The Fund is based on the FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) based on the securities in the Index.  
iShares Semiconductor ETF 6.20%
The iShares Semiconductor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. equities in the semiconductor sector.  
Cambria Global Value ETF 5.99%
The Cambria Global Value ETF identifies the cheapest stock markets in the world using a composite of cyclically adjusted price ratios. The ETF begins with a universe of 45 countries, located in developed and emerging markets. GVAL then selects the top 25% cheapest country stock markets as measured by Cambria’s proprietary long-term valuation metrics based on relative and absolute valuation. Cambria then uses a valuation composite across traditional metrics such as trailing P/E, P/B, P/S, P/FCF, and EV/EBITDA to select the 10 most undervalued stocks out of the top 30 largest stocks by market capitalization within each country.  
iShares MSCI International Momentum Factor ETF 5.98%
The iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the performance of large- and mid-capitalization developed international stocks exhibiting relatively higher momentum characteristics, before fees and expenses.  
iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF 5.66%
The iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. equities in the financial services sector.  
Fidelity Value Factor ETF 4.75%
The fund seeks to provide investment returns that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the performance of the Fidelity U.S. Value Factor IndexSM. Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities included in the Fidelity U.S. Value Factor Index, which is designed to reflect the performance of stocks of large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies that have attractive valuations.  
Vanguard US Momentum Factor ETF 3.99%
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks with strong recent performance as determined by the advisor. The fund invests primarily in U.S. common stocks with the potential to generate higher returns relative to the broad U.S. equity market by investing in stocks with strong recent performance as determined by the advisor. The portfolio will include a diverse mix of companies representing many different market sectors and industry groups. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S. companies.  


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CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund - Performance Update

 

Annualized Total Returns as of October 31, 2021

 

  6 Months 1 Year 3 Year
(Annualized)
5 Year
(Annualized)
10 Year
(Annualized)
Since
Inception
(12/7/18-4/30/21)
Class N Shares1 2.92% 37.95% 17.10% 14.36% 11.75% NA
Class T Shares1 2.92% 37.95% NA NA N/A 18.60%
MSCI ACWI Index 7.01% 37.28% 17.47% 14.72% 11.32% 18.97%
Risk Budget Benchmark* 7.42% 42.40% 19.61% 16.80% 13.60% 20.71%

 

1Class N and Class T Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC.

 

The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. Returns greater than 1 year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.71% for Class N shares and 1.56% for Class T shares as of 9/1/21. This material must be proceeded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-811-0225.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

This chart illustrates a comparison of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions) versus the Fund’s benchmark index.

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

 
The MSCI ACWI Index is designed to provide a broad measure of global equity market performance by capturing all sources of equity returns across 23 developed and 27 emerging markets.

 

*Performance of the risk budget benchmark shows how the Fund’s performance compares to an index with similar investment strategies and underlying holdings as the Fund. The risk budget benchmark consists of 110% of a blended benchmark consisting of 60% of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index and 40% of the Morningstar Global ex US Lg-Mid Index. The Morningstar U.S. Market Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. securities and targets 97% market capitalization coverage of the investable universe. It is a diversified broad market index. The Morningstar Global ex U.S. Large-Mid Index is an index that measures the performance of Global Markets (ex-U.S.) equity markets targeting the top 90% of stocks by market capitalization.

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CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund - Portfolio Summary

 

Portfolio Commentary

 

CLS Global Diversified Equity returned 2.66% for the six -month period ending October 31, 2021. The Fund has a Risk Budget of 100 (over time, it is approximately as risky as a diversified equity portfolio consisting of 60% domestic equities and 40% international equities).

 

The Fund underperformed its benchmark and peers during this time frame. Exposure to certain domestic value sectors such as financials and energy were positive to performance, as were commodity allocations. Emerging market allocations were the largest detractor to performance.

 

The Fund’s largest sector tilts are in financials, energy, and materials. Regionally, allocations to emerging markets and parts of Europe remain overweight. The Fund remains positioned in asset classes with significant valuation discounts, and therefore areas we believe have the highest expected returns going forward.

 

Turnover for the Fund over the last six months was 1%.

 

*Based on total net asset value as of October 31, 2021. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be a recommendation to buy individual securities. Concentrating in a small number of investments increases the Fund’s risk because each investment has a greater effect on the Fund’s performance. Refer to the Schedule of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

 

Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Past performance does not guarantee future results and there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART)

 

Top Ten Portfolio Holdings* *Percentages based on Net Assets  
Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF 11.61%
The Fund is based on the FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets Index (Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) based on the securities in the Index.  
Davis Select Financial ETF 10.62%
The Fund seeks long-term capital growth and capital preservation.  
Fidelity Value Factor ETF 9.45%
The fund seeks to provide investment returns that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the performance of the Fidelity U.S. Value Factor IndexSM. Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities included in the Fidelity U.S. Value Factor Index, which is designed to reflect the performance of stocks of large and mid-capitalization U.S. companies that have attractive valuations.  
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF 7.63%
The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally (before fees and expenses) to the total return of the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index.  
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund 7.23%
The Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking (Fund) seeks to track changes, whether positive or negative, in the level of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return™ (DBIQ Opt Yield Diversified Comm Index ER or Index) plus the interest income from the Fund’s holdings of primarily US Treasury securities and money market income less the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is designed for investors who want a cost-effective and convenient way to invest in commodity futures. The Index is a rules-based index composed of futures contracts on 14 of the most heavily traded and important physical commodities in the world. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted annually in November.  
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund 6.88%
The Fund seeks to track the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index which comprised of the highest dividend-yielding common stocks selected from WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index.  
First Trust Financial AlphaDEX Fund 6.41%
The First Trust Financials AlphaDEX® Fund is an exchange-traded fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the StrataQuant® Financials Index.  
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF 5.61%
The Fund seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Emerging Markets Equity Index.  
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF 4.50%
The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Index. The Underlying Index is designed to provide long-only exposure to multiple equity factors that seek to produce attractive long-term returns, and which may lower risk compared to less diversified strategies.  
FlexShares Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund 3.76%
seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Morningstar® Global Upstream Natural Resources Index (Underlying Index).  


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CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund - Performance Update

 

Annualized Total Returns as of October 31, 2021

 

  6 Months 1 Year 3 Year
(Annualized)
5 Year
(Annualized)
10 Year
(Annualized)
Since
Inception
(12/7/18-4/30/21)
Class N Shares1 2.66% 38.91% 14.33% 12.22% 9.98% NA
Class T Shares1 2.66% 38.91% NA NA NA 15.38%
MSCI ACWI Index 7.01% 37.28% 17.47% 14.72% 11.32% 18.97%
Risk Budget Benchmark* 6.77% 38.23% 18.36% 15.67% 12.64% 19.35%

 

1Class N and Class T Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC.

 

The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. Returns greater than 1 year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.65% for Class N shares and 1.50% for Class T shares as of 9/1/21. This material must be proceeded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-811-0225.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

This chart illustrates a comparison of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions) versus the Fund’s benchmark index.

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

 
The MSCI ACWI Index is designed to provide a broad measure of global equity market performance by capturing all sources of equity returns across 23 developed and 27 emerging markets.

 

*Performance of the risk budget benchmark shows how the Fund’s performance compares to an index with similar investment strategies and underlying holdings as the Fund. The risk budget benchmark consists of 60% of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index and 40% of the Morningstar Global Market ex US Lg-Mid Index. The Morningstar U.S. Market Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. securities and targets 97% market capitalization coverage of the investable universe. It is a diversified broad market index. The Morningstar Global ex U.S. Large-Mid Index is an index that measures the performance of Global Markets (ex-U.S.) equity markets targeting the top 90% of stocks by market capitalization.

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CLS Growth and Income Fund - Portfolio Summary

 

Portfolio Commentary

 

CLS Growth and Income returned 2.30% for the six-month period, ending October 31, 2021. The Fund has a Risk Budget of 55 (over time, it is approximately 55% as risky as a diversified stock portfolio consisting of 60% domestic equities and 40% international equities).

 

Exposure to commodities was a big tailwind for the portfolio over the period. Within equities, global innovation companies and financial stocks also provided a boost to performance. Outside of financials, other areas of US value stocks hurt performance. Emerging market stocks were a big laggard over the period. In fixed income, active managers that are utilized in the Fund helped performance as well as exposure to treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS).

 

The Fund’s largest sector tilts are to financial stocks and materials companies. Technology and healthcare are the largest underweights. Geographically, the Fund continues to favor emerging markets as the largest overweight. The Fund remains positioned in asset classes with significant valuation discounts, and therefore areas we believe have the highest expected returns going forward.

 

Within fixed income, the Fund’s interest-rate sensitivity is below the overall bond market. The Fund is positioned in higher quality US bonds, with the largest fixed income sector overweight being in TIPS, which was beneficial to performance during the six-month period.

 

Turnover for the Fund over the last six months was 3%.

 

*Based on total net asset value as of October 31, 2021. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be a recommendation to buy individual securities. Concentrating in a small number of investments increases the Fund’s risk because each investment has a greater effect on the Fund’s performance. Refer to the Schedule of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

 

Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Past performance does not guarantee future results and there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART)

 

Top Ten Portfolio Holdings* *Percentages based on Net Assets  
Fidelity Total Bond ETF 11.80%
The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities of all types and repurchase agreements for those securities.  
iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF 11.39%
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the performance of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks with value characteristics and relatively lower valuations, before fees and expenses.  
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF 8.88%
The Fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in commodity-linked futures and other financial instruments that provide economic exposure to a diverse group of the world’s most heavily traded commodities. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation using an investment strategy designed to exceed the performance of DBIW Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return, an index composed of future contracts on 14 heavily traded commodities across the energy, precious metals, industrial metals and agriculture sectors.  
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF 6.97%
The fund’s goal is to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Russell RAFI™ Developed ex US Large Company Index.  
First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF 6.78%
The Fund seeks to maximize long-term total return. Under normal market conditions, the Fund pursues its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in fixed income securities.  
Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF 5.73%
The fund’s goal is to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the total return of the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index.  
Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF 4.57%
The Fund seeks to provide a steady income stream with capital preservation across various market cycles, and consistently outperform the LIBOR 3-month rate by a moderate amount through various market cycles while providing low volatility. The average portfolio duration generally will be within 0-2 year of LIBOR.  
PIMCO Active Bond ETF 4.32%
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of high quality bonds that is actively managed, seeking current income and long-term capital appreciation, consistent with prudent investment management.  
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF 3.48%
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of inflation-protected public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturities of less than five years.  
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF 3.22%
The Fund seeks to provide current income consistent with the preservation of capital.  


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CLS Growth and Income Fund - Performance Update

 

Annualized Total Returns as of October 31, 2021

 

  6 Months 1 Year 3 Year
(Annualized)
5 Year
(Annualized)
10 Year
(Annualized)
Since
Inception
(12/7/18-4/30/21)
Class N Shares1 2.30% 18.55% 7.77% 6.38% 5.85% NA
Class T Shares1 2.30% 18.55% NA NA NA 8.50%
MSCI ACWI Index 7.01% 37.28% 17.47% 14.72% 11.32% 18.97%
Risk Budget Benchmark* 3.74% 19.70% 10.70% 9.19% 7.31% 11.19%

 

1Class N and Class T Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC.

 

The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. Returns greater than 1 year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.56% for Class N shares and 1.41% for Class T shares as of 9/1/21. This material must be proceeded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-811-0225.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

This chart illustrates a comparison of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the CLS Growth and Income Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions) versus the Fund’s benchmark index.

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

 
The MSCI ACWI Index is designed to provide a broad measure of global equity market performance by capturing all sources of equity returns across 23 developed and 27 emerging markets.

 

*Performance of the risk budget benchmark shows how the Fund’s performance compares to an index with similar investment strategies and underlying holdings as the Fund. The risk budget benchmark consists of (i) 55% of a blended benchmark consisting of 60% of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index and 40% of the Morningstar Global Market ex US Lg-Mid Index, and (ii) 45% of the Morningstar Cash Index. The weightings against this benchmark are consistent with the risk level of the Fund and these indexes are utilized to reflect the Fund’s broad exposure to the global equity market. The index includes both developed and emerging markets. The Morningstar U.S. Market Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. securities and targets 97% market capitalization coverage of the investable universe. It is a diversified broad market index. The Morningstar Global ex U.S. Large-Mid Index is an index that measures the performance of Global Markets (ex-U.S.) equity markets targeting the top 90% of stocks by market capitalization. The Morningstar Cash Index is an index that measures the performance of a Treasury Bill with six to eight weeks until maturity in the U.S. Market.

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CLS Flexible Income Fund - Portfolio Summary

 

Portfolio Commentary

 

CLS Flexible Income returned -0.04% for the six-month period, ended October 31, 2021. The Fund has a Risk Budget of 20 (i.e., over time the Fund is approximately 20 percent as risky as a diversified stock portfolio consisting of 60 percent domestic equities and 40 percent international equities).

 

Within fixed income, exposure to senior bank loans, high yield corporate bonds, and treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS) were positive contributors to performance. In equities, healthcare companies performed well during the period. The Fund was negatively impacted by emerging market equities and bonds, short duration positions in fixed income, and a flattening of the treasury curve.

 

In terms of portfolio positioning, the Fund has an overweight to international equities relative to its global benchmark. Within fixed income sector, TIPS are the largest sector overweight the Fund also has an overweight to corporate bonds and an underweight to US treasuries. The Fund continues to have a lower duration than the broad bond market as we expect an environment moving forward where interest rates rise.

 

Turnover for the Fund over the last six months was 1%.

 

*Based on total net asset value as of October 31, 2021. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be a recommendation to buy individual securities. Concentrating in a small number of investments increases the Fund’s risk because each investment has a greater effect on the Fund’s performance. Refer to the Schedule of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

 

Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Past performance does not guarantee future results and there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Portfolio Composition*

 

 (PIE CHART)

 

Top Ten Portfolio Holdings* *Percentages based on Net Assets
PIMCO Active Bond ETF 13.13%
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of high quality bonds that is actively managed, seeking current income and long-term capital appreciation, consistent with prudent investment management.  
Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation ETF 12.71%
The Fund seeks to hedge the risk of increased fixed income volatility and rising inflation and to profit from rising long-term interest rates or falling short-term interest rates, often referred to as a steepening of the U.S. interest rate curve, while providing inflation-protected income.  
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF 11.73%
The Fund seeks to provide current income consistent with the preservation of capital.  
Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF 10.73%
The Fund is an actively managed fixed income ETF which seeks to provide a steady income stream with low volatility and capital preservation across economic cycles. It is designed to move beyond conventional constraints and provide positive absolute returns.  
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF 8.31%
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of inflation-protected public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturities of less than five years.  
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF 5.93%
The Fund seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity.  
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF 5.20%
The Fund seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted corporate bond index with an intermediate-term dollar-weighted average maturity.  
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF 4.38%
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek maximum total return and current income. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in bonds, notes and bills issued or guaranteed by issuers in emerging market countries (“Debt Instruments”) that are denominated in the local currency of the issuer.  
iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF 4.02%
seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield corporate bonds with remaining maturities of less than five years.  
SPDR Doubleline Total Return Tactical ETF 3.45%
The Fund seeks to maximize total return.  


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CLS Flexible Income Fund - Performance Update

 

Annualized Total Returns as of October 31, 2021

 

  6 Months 1 Year 3 Year
(Annualized)
5 Year
(Annualized)
10 Year
(Annualized)
Since
Inception
(12/7/18-4/30/21)
Class N Shares1 0.14% 2.88% 4.46% 2.98% 2.70% NA
Class T Shares1 0.14% 2.88% NA NA N/A 4.62%
Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index 1.06% -0.48% 5.63% 3.10% 3.00% 5.30%
Risk Budget Benchmark* 1.37% 6.83% 4.56% 4.05% 3.05% 4.71%

 

1Class N and Class T Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC.

 

The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. Returns greater than 1 year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.22% for Class N shares and 1.07% for Class T shares as of 9/1/21. This material must be proceeded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-811-0225.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

This chart illustrates a comparison of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the CLS Flexible Income Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions) versus the Fund’s benchmark index.

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

 
The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that covers the USD-denominated, investment-grade (rated Baa3 or above by Moddy’s), fixed-rate, and taxable areas of the bond market. Prior to August 24, 2016, the Index was known as Barclays Aggregate Bond Index.

 

*Performance of the risk budget benchmark shows how the Fund’s performance compares to an index with similar investment strategies and underlying holdings as the Fund. The risk budget benchmark consists of (i) 20% of a blended benchmark consisting of 60% of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index and 40% of the Morningstar Global Market ex US Lg-Mid Index, and (ii) 80% of the 1-3 month Treasury Bill index. The Morningstar U.S. Market Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. securities and targets 97% market capitalization coverage of the investable universe. It is a diversified broad market index. The Morningstar Global ex U.S. Large-Mid Index is an index that measures the performance of Global Markets (ex-U.S.) equity markets targeting the top 90% of stocks by market capitalization. The 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index includes all publicly issued zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Bills that have a remaining maturity of less than 3 months and more than 1 month, are rated investment grade, and have $250 million or more of outstanding face value.

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CLS Shelter Fund - Portfolio Summary

 

Portfolio Commentary

 

CLS Shelter returned 5.18% for the six-month period ending October 31, 2021. The Fund has a risk-based benchmark (75 percent of a blended benchmark consisting of 80 percent of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index (a benchmark for the U.S. market) and 20 percent of the Morningstar Global Market ex U.S. Large-Mid Index (a benchmark for international stocks), and 25 percent of the Morningstar Cash Index (an index of very short-term government debt securities).

 

After returning to a fully diversified equity portfolio at the end of April, 2021, the Fund moved to a position with a 5% allocation to minimum volatility securities to begin the period. Shortly into the period market volatility moved the Fund to 15% minimum volatility securities, but that would be the most protection the Fund would be allocated to over the period. During the six-month time period the market was upward trending but saw periods of volatility. Remaining in a majority of diversified equities was a boost to performance for the Fund. The exposure to minimum volatility securities was helpful to performance as well. Selection within the diversified equities portion proved to hinder performance as exposure to small cap equities and international, particularly emerging market stocks hurt performance. The Fund continued to be allocated to 85% to 100% diversified global equities and 0% to 15% minimum volatility securities and 0% treasury bills during the period.

 

Turnover for the Fund over the last six months was 67%.

 

*Based on total net asset value as of October 31, 2021. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be a recommendation to buy individual securities. Concentrating in a small number of investments increases the Fund’s risk because each investment has a greater effect on the Fund’s performance. Refer to the Schedule of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

 

Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Past performance does not guarantee future results and there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART)

 

Top Portfolio Holdings* *Percentages based on Net Assets
John Hancock Multi-Factor Large Cap ETF 23.00%
To pursue results that closely correspond, before fess and expenses, to the performance of the John Hancock Dimensional Large Cap Index.  
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF 14.77%
The investment seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Emerging Markets Equity Index. The index is designed to deliver exposure to equity securities of emerging market issuers. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in securities included in its underlying index, in depositary receipts representing securities included in its underlying index and in underlying stocks in respect of depositary receipts included in its underlying index.  
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF 13.46%
The investment seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® U.S. Large Cap Equity Index. The index is designed to deliver exposure to equity securities of large capitalization U.S. issuers. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in securities included in its underlying index, in depositary receipts representing securities included in its underlying index and in underlying stocks in respect of depositary receipts included in its underlying index.  
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF 10.09%
The Fund seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond to the performance of the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity Index. It invests in securities included in its underlying index. The Index is designed to deliver exposure to equity securities of developed market issuers outside of the U.S.  
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF 10.07%
The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index that measures the performance of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks as identified through three fundamental variables: return on equity, earnings variability and debt-to-equity.  
Vanguard U.S. Value Factor 9.50%
U.S. Value Factor ETF seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in U.S. stocks with lower market valuations relative to fundamentals, such as book value of equity and earnings. Relatively inexpensive stocks have tended to earn a higher return than expensive stocks.  
Simplify US Equity PLUS Convexity ETF 5.09%
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The adviser seeks to achieve the fund’s investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies and applying a convexity option overlay strategy to the equity investments. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. companies, primarily by purchasing exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The option overlay consists of purchasing exchange-traded and over the counter (“OTC”) put and call options on the S&P 500 Index or an S&P 500 Index ETF.  
Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF 4.72%
The Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (Fund) is based on the Russell 1000 Invesco Dynamic Multifactor Index (Index). The Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the Index. The Index is constructed using a rules-based approach that re-weights large-cap securities of the Russell 1000 Index according to economic cycles and market conditions, reflected by expansion, slowdown, contraction or recovery. The securities are assigned a multi-factor score from one of five investment styles: value, momentum, quality, low volatility and size. The Fund and Index are reconstituted and rebalanced based on economic indicator signal changes, as frequently as monthly.  
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF 4.31%
The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally (before fees and expenses) to the total return of the Russell RAFI™ US Small Company Index.  
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF 4.02%
The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally (before fees and expenses) to the total return of the Russell RAFI™ Developed ex US Large Company Index.  


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AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report

CLS Shelter Fund - Performance Update

 

Annualized Total Returns as of October 31, 2021

 

  6 Months 1 Year 3 Year
(Annualized)
5 Year
(Annualized)
10 Year
(Annualized)
Since
Inception
(12/7/18-4/30/21)
Class N Shares1 5.18% 21.04% 5.11% 7.36% 6.76% NA
Class T Shares1 5.27% 21.21% NA NA N/A 5.94%
MSCI ACWI Index 7.01% 37.28% 17.47% 14.72% 11.32% 18.97%
Risk Based Benchmark* 6.27% 29.46% 15.50% 13.39% 11.04% 16.18%

 

1Class N and Class T Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge or a CDSC.

 

The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. Returns greater than 1 year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.47% for Class N shares and 1.32% for Class T shares as of 9/1/21. This material must be proceeded or accompanied by a prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-811-0225.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

This chart illustrates a comparison of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the CLS Shelter Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions) versus the Fund’s benchmark index.

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

 
The MSCI ACWI Index is designed to provide a broad measure of global equity market performance by capturing all sources of equity returns across 23 developed and 27 emerging markets.

 

*Performance of the risk based benchmark shows how the Fund’s performance compares to an index with similar investment strategies and underlying holdings as the Fund. The risk based benchmark consists of (i) 75% of a blended benchmark consisting of 80% of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index and 20% of the Morningstar Global Market ex US Lg-Mid Index, and (ii) 25% of the 1-3 month Treasury Bill index. The Morningstar U.S. Market Index is an index that measures the performance of U.S. securities and targets 97% market capitalization coverage of the investable universe. It is a diversified broad market index. The Morningstar Global ex U.S. Large-Mid Index is an index that measures the performance of Global Markets (ex-U.S.) equity markets targeting the top 90% of stocks by market capitalization. The 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index includes all publicly issued zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Bills that have a remaining maturity of less than 3 months and more than 1 month, are rated investment grade, and have $250 million or more of outstanding face value.

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Schedule of Investments - CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund (Unaudited)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
EQUITY FUNDS — 100.0%          
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL — 22.0%          
Davis Select International ETF   210,000   $4,300,800 
iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF   78,000    1,641,900 
iShares MSCI International Momentum Factor ETF(a)   206,000    8,231,760 
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF(a)   373,000    12,540,260 
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF   100,000    3,565,000 
         30,279,720 
EMERGING MARKETS — 12.4%          
Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF   416,000    9,293,440 
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF   50,000    2,387,000 
Nifty India Financials ETF(b),(c)   50,000    1,879,305 
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF(c)   120,000    3,491,460 
         17,051,205 
GLOBAL — 6.0%          
Cambria Global Value ETF(c)   343,000    8,252,580 
           
LARGE-CAP CORE — 9.9%          
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF(a)   180,000    13,676,400 
           
LARGE-CAP GROWTH — 13.2%          
Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF   19,000    1,019,350 
First Trust Cloud Computing ETF(a)   35,000    3,980,900 
iShares Semiconductor ETF(a)   18,000    8,543,340 
VanEck Retail ETF(a)   25,000    4,665,000 
         18,208,590 
LARGE-CAP VALUE — 24.9%          
Fidelity Value Factor ETF(a),(c)   131,000    6,536,900 
iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF   28,000    3,189,480 
iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF   39,000    7,790,250 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Energy ETF(a),(c)   90,000    2,095,200 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Financials ETF(c)   95,000    5,143,566 
Vanguard U.S. Value Factor   93,000    9,541,800 
         34,297,196 
SMALL/MID-CAP GROWTH — 7.9%          
Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF   40,000    2,019,600 
SPDR S&P Transportation ETF   37,000    3,358,860 
Vanguard US Momentum Factor ETF   40,000    5,489,800 
         10,868,260 
SMALL/MID-CAP VALUE — 3.7%          
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF   14,000    1,101,240 
VictoryShares USAA MSCI USA Small Cap Value Momentum ETF(a)   55,000    3,999,842 
         5,101,082 
TOTAL EQUITY FUNDS (Cost $90,829,815)        137,735,033 
 14Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund (Unaudited) (Continued)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 14.1%          
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 14.0%          
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $19,234,065)(d),(e)   19,234,065   $19,234,065 
           
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.1%          
Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $194,339)(e)   194,339    194,339 
           
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $19,428,404)        19,428,404 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 114.1% (Cost $110,258,219)       $157,163,437 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (14.1)%        (19,424,567)
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $137,738,870 

 

(a)All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of October 31, 2021 was $18,846,787.

 

(b)Non-income producing security.

 

(c)Affiliated Company – CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(d)Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at October 31, 2021. Total collateral had a value of $19,234,065 at October 31, 2021.

 

(e)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2021.
 15Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund (Unaudited)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
EQUITY FUNDS — 96.5%          
COMMODITIES — 7.2%          
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund, N(a)   1,160,000   $24,766,000 
           
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL — 8.6%          
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF   110,000    3,006,300 
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF(b)   85,000    3,169,557 
Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-US ETF   242,000    11,686,180 
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF(c)   344,000    11,585,920 
         29,447,957 
EMERGING MARKETS — 30.2%          
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF   517,000    19,222,060 
Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF   1,781,000    39,787,539 
PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF(b)   530,000    15,420,615 
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund   545,000    23,571,250 
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund(b)   185,500    5,182,870 
         103,184,334 
GLOBAL — 5.9%          
Davis Select Worldwide ETF   240,000    7,432,800 
FlexShares Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund(c)   332,000    12,878,280 
         20,311,080 
LARGE-CAP CORE — 14.5%          
Davis Select Financial ETF(b)   1,135,000    36,400,698 
DBX ETF Trust — Xtrackers Russell 1000 US QARP ETF(b)   150,000    6,304,065 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Health Care ETF(b)(c)   140,000    7,012,600 
         49,717,363 
LARGE-CAP VALUE — 14.6%          
Direxion Russell 1000 Value Over Growth ETF(b)   143,000    8,358,136 
Fidelity Value Factor ETF(b)(c)   649,000    32,385,100 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Financials ETF(b)   65,000    3,519,282 
Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF   150,000    5,599,575 
         49,862,093 
LOW VOLATILITY EQUITIES — 1.5%          
iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF(c)   50,000    5,286,500 
           
SMALL/MID-CAP CORE — 7.6%          
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF   477,000    26,139,600 
           
SMALL/MID-CAP VALUE — 6.4%          
First Trust Financial AlphaDEX Fund(c)   465,000    21,971,250 
           
TOTAL EQUITY FUNDS (Cost $222,434,138)        330,686,177 
 16Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report

Schedule of Investments - CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund (Unaudited) (Continued)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 13.2%          
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 9.6%          
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $32,829,227)(d),(e)   32,829,227   $32,829,227 
           
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 3.6%          
Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $12,463,602)(e)   12,463,602    12,463,602 
           
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $45,292,829)        45,292,829 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 109.7% (Cost $267,726,967)       $375,979,006 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (9.7)%        (33,281,676)
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $342,697,330 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

(b)Affiliated Company – CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(c)All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of October 31, 2021 was $32,107,949.

 

(d)Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at October 31, 2021. Total collateral had a value of $32,829,227 at October 31, 2021.

 

(e)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2021.
 17Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Growth and Income Fund (Unaudited)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
BOND FUNDS — 45.0%          
HIGH YIELD BONDS — 4.0%          
First Trust ETF IV First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF   24,150   $1,155,095 
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ET   210,000    9,639,000 
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF(a)   20,000    1,241,800 
         12,035,895 
INTERMEDIATE/LONG-TERM BONDS — 29.5%          
Fidelity Total Bond ETF(a)   664,963    35,282,937 
First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF   380,000    20,292,000 
PIMCO Active Bond ETF   117,500    12,929,700 
Schwab US TIPS ETF   120,381    7,581,595 
SPDR Doubleline Total Return Tactical ETF   196,922    9,430,595 
Western Asset Total Return ETF   100,000    2,673,000 
         88,189,827 
INTERNATIONAL BOND — 1.4%          
VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF   140,000    4,121,600 
           
SHORT-TERM BONDS — 10.1%          
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF(a)   50,000    2,526,000 
Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF   273,234    13,664,432 
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF   26,257    2,672,700 
SPDR Blbg Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF   35,000    1,072,400 
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF   200,000    10,414,000 
         30,349,532 
           
TOTAL BOND FUNDS (Cost $129,198,427)        134,696,854 
           
EQUITY FUNDS — 52.8%          
ALTERNATIVE — 1.1%          
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF(a)   96,874    3,183,280 
           
COMMODITIES — 11.2%          
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund, N(b)   105,000    2,241,750 
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF   1,200,000    26,556,000 
iShares Gold Trust(b)   137,500    4,665,375 
         33,463,125 
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL — 7.8%          
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF(a)   40,000    2,396,800 
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF   620,000    20,844,400 
         23,241,200 
EMERGING MARKETS — 6.7%          
Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF(a)   132,800    2,966,752 
Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF(a)   530,000    17,140,200 
         20,106,952 
GLOBAL — 3.9%          
Davis Select Worldwide ETF   100,000    3,097,000 
iShares Exponential Technologies ETF   130,772    8,511,949 
         11,608,949 
 18Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Growth and Income Fund (Unaudited) (Continued)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
LARGE-CAP CORE — 2.4%          
Davis Select US Equity ETF   160,176   $5,611,574 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Industrials ETF(c)   30,000    1,629,027 
         7,240,601 
LARGE-CAP VALUE — 15.7%          
iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF   330,000    34,056,000 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Financials ETF(c)   60,000    3,248,568 
Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF   150,000    5,599,575 
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF   80,000    4,325,600 
         47,229,743 
SMALL/MID-CAP CORE — 2.8%          
John Hancock Multi-Factor Small Cap ETF   235,000    8,515,907 
           
SMALL/MID-CAP VALUE — 1.2%          
Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF(a)   100,000    3,594,500 
           
TOTAL EQUITY FUNDS (Cost $109,915,452)        158,184,257 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.1%          
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 2.7%          
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $8,169,771)(d),(e)   8,169,771    8,169,771 
           
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.4%          
Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $7,124,381)(e)   7,124,381    7,124,381 
           
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $15,294,152)        15,294,152 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.9% (Cost $254,408,031)       $308,175,263 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (2.9)%        (8,823,222)
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $299,352,041 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of October 31, 2021 was $9,216,823.

 

(b)Non-income producing security.

 

(c)Affiliated Company – CLS Growth and Income Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(d)Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at October 31, 2021. Total cash collateral had a value of $8,169,771 at October 31, 2021. Total non-cash collateral had a value of $1,251,329. Total non-cash collateral consists of short-term investments and long-term bonds and is held for benefit of the Fund’s custodian.

 

(e)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2021.
 19Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Flexible Income Fund (Unaudited) 

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
BOND FUNDS — 92.6%          
HIGH YIELD BONDS — 19.5%          
iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF   123,500   $5,625,425 
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF(a)   10,000    990,200 
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ET   357,439    16,406,450 
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF(a)   39,700    2,464,973 
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF(a)   46,000    1,831,720 
         27,318,768 
INTERMEDIATE/LONG-TERM BONDS — 38.1%          
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF   10,000    1,290,500 
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   73,200    3,875,940 
PIMCO Active Bond ETF   166,909    18,366,665 
Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation(a)   649,500    17,770,320 
SPDR Doubleline Total Return Tactical ETF   100,689    4,821,996 
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF   77,483    7,274,879 
         53,400,300 
INTERNATIONAL BOND — 7.8%          
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond(a)   191,000    6,121,550 
iShares JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF(a),(b)   60,000    2,511,600 
iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF   20,350    2,236,262 
         10,869,412 
PREFERRED SECURITY — 2.2%          
First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF   148,500    3,041,280 
           
SHORT-TERM BONDS — 25.0%          
Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF   300,000    15,003,000 
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF   81,447    8,290,490 
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities   223,100    11,616,817 
         34,910,307 
           
TOTAL BOND FUNDS (Cost $128,841,490)        129,540,067 
 20Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Flexible Income Fund (Unaudited) (Continued)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
EQUITY FUNDS — 5.1%          
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL — 1.2%          
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF   52,000   $1,748,240 
           
EMERGING MARKETS — 1.0%          
Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF   64,000    1,429,760 
           
GLOBAL — 0.7%          
iShares Global Healthcare ETF   11,900    1,039,346 
           
LARGE-CAP VALUE — 2.2%          
JPMorgan US Value Factor ETF   46,200    1,713,096 
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF(a)   11,200    1,214,528 
         2,927,624 
           
TOTAL EQUITY FUNDS (Cost $5,542,724)        7,144,970 
           
   Principal ($)   Fair Value 
U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 1.2%          
INTERMEDIATE/LONG-TERM BONDS — 1.2%          
Fannie Mae Pool MA0602  $70,121   $74,433 
Fannie Mae Pool MA1107   168,287    180,155 
Fannie Mae Pool 745089   94,810    111,879 
Fannie Mae Pool 993076   34,990    41,146 
Fannie Mae Pool AC5445   93,741    107,428 
Fannie Mae Pool AD0571   56,130    65,361 
Fannie Mae Pool 932541   87,708    96,815 
Fannie Mae Pool AD1597   94,990    108,441 
Fannie Mae Pool MA0389   57,156    66,502 
Fannie Mae Pool AE5463   61,362    67,532 
Fannie Mae Pool AJ1766   166,015    183,447 
Fannie Mae Pool AJ1407   120,579    132,684 
Fannie Mae Pool AJ7689   85,072    93,761 
Freddie Mac Gold Pool A23148   87,117    102,382 
Freddie Mac Gold Pool G02998   27,297    32,291 
Freddie Mac Gold Pool G05833   34,036    38,731 
Freddie Mac Gold Pool G08435   80,018    89,500 
Government National Mortgage Association   26,715    28,076 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $1,503,685)        1,620,564 
 21Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Flexible Income Fund (Unaudited) (Continued)

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 10.1%          
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 8.7%          
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $12,099,351)(c),(d)   12,099,351   $12,099,351 
           
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.4%          
Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $1,991,294)(d)   1,991,294    1,991,294 
           
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,090,645)        14,090,645 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 109.0% (Cost $149,978,544)       $152,396,246 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (9.0)%        (12,535,020)
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $139,861,226 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of October 31, 2021 was $14,371,223.

 

(b)Non-income producing security.

 

(c)Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at October 31, 2021. Total collateral had a value of $12,099,351 at October 31, 2021.

 

(d)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2021.
 22Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Schedule of Investments - CLS Shelter Fund (Unaudited) 

October 31, 2021

 

   Shares   Fair Value 
EQUITY FUNDS — 99.0%          
DEVELOPED INTERNATIONAL — 14.1%          
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF   370,000   $13,075,800 
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF   155,000    5,211,100 
         18,286,900 
EMERGING MARKETS – 14.8%          
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF   514,900    19,143,982 
           
LARGE-CAP CORE – 46.2%          
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF   190,000    17,449,600 
Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF   125,000    6,118,750 
John Hancock Multi-Factor Large Cap ETF(a)   515,000    29,809,951 
Simplify US Equity PLUS Convexity ETF(b)   200,000    6,604,620 
         59,982,921 
LARGE-CAP GROWTH – 10.1%          
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF   92,000    13,053,880 
           
LARGE-CAP VALUE – 9.5%          
Vanguard U.S. Value Factor   120,000    12,312,000 
           
SMALL/MID-CAP CORE — 4.3%          
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF   102,000    5,589,600 
           
TOTAL EQUITY FUNDS (Cost $120,361,088)        128,369,283 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.5%          
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED — 0.5%          
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Class, 0.03% (Cost $631,300)(c),(d)   631,300    631,300 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5% (Cost $120,992,388)       $129,000,583 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.5%        633,401 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $129,633,984 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

(a)All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of October 31, 2021 was $618,674.

 

(b)Affiliated Company – CLS Shelter Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(c)Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at October 31, 2021. Total collateral had a value of $631,300 at October 31, 2021.

 

(d)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of October 31, 2021.
 23Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
October 31, 2021

 

   CLS Global   CLS Global   CLS 
   Aggressive   Diversified   Growth and 
   Equity Fund   Equity Fund   Income Fund 
Assets:            
Unaffiliated investments, at cost  $97,130,566   $192,440,656   $250,890,297 
Affiliated Investments, at cost   13,127,653    75,286,311    3,517,734 
Unaffiliated investments in securities, at value*  $139,792,786   $258,226,082   $303,297,668 
Affiliated Investments in securities, at value   17,370,651    117,752,924    4,877,595 
Receivable for securities sold            
Receivable for security lending   27,329    60,699    22,692 
Receivable for fund shares sold   15,037    109,426    81,981 
Interest and dividends receivable   6    268    51,319 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   40,810    50,951    46,339 
Total Assets   157,246,619    376,200,350    308,377,594 
                
Liabilities:               
Securities lending collateral (Note 8)   19,234,065    32,829,227    8,169,771 
Payable for securities purchased            
Payable for fund shares redeemed   109,647    287,218    530,010 
Accrued advisory fees   82,112    219,249    191,504 
Accrued shareholder servicing fees   28,957    72,755    63,532 
Payable to related parties   12,653    38,759    23,831 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   40,315    55,812    46,905 
Total Liabilities   19,507,749    33,503,020    9,025,553 
Net Assets  $137,738,870   $342,697,330   $299,352,041 
                
Composition of Net Assets:               
Paid in capital ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)  $69,010,723   $196,823,376   $228,356,855 
Accumulated earnings   68,728,147    145,873,954    70,995,186 
Net Assets  $137,738,870   $342,697,330   $299,352,041 
                
Class N Shares:               
Net assets  $137,738,847   $342,697,304   $299,352,027 
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)  $18.42   $20.01   $12.10 
Total shares outstanding at end of year   7,479,640    17,125,368    24,742,760 
                
Class T Shares:               
Net assets  $23   $26   $14 
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)**  $18.42   $20.01   $12.10 
Total shares outstanding at end of year   1    1    1 

 

*Includes Securities Loaned $24,093,272; $31,263,811; $29,335,069.

 

**NAV does not recalculate due to rounding of shares of beneficial interest outstanding.
 24Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) (Continued)
October 31, 2021

 

   CLS     
   Flexible   CLS 
   Income Fund   Shelter Fund 
Assets:        
Unaffiliated investments, at cost  $149,978,544   $114,930,568 
Affiliated Investments, at cost       6,061,820 
Unaffiliated investments in securities, at value*  $152,396,246   $122,395,963 
Affiliated Investments in securities, at value       6,604,620 
Receivable for securities sold   14,306    25,075,718 
Receivable for security lending   22,393    3,329 
Receivable for fund shares sold   46,140    25,300 
Interest and dividends receivable   5,871    43 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   40,879    30,062 
Total Assets   152,525,835    130,480,720 
           
Liabilities:          
Securities lending collateral (Note 8)   12,099,351    631,300 
Payable for securities purchased        
Payable for fund shares redeemed   431,436    32,309 
Accrued advisory fees   40,309    96,244 
Accrued shareholder servicing fees   29,790    31,845 
Payable to related parties   24,467    19,208 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   39,256    35,830 
Total Liabilities   12,664,609    846,736 
Net Assets  $139,861,226   $129,633,984 
           
Composition of Net Assets:          
Paid in capital ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)  $135,702,503   $125,904,052 
Accumulated earnings (losses)   4,158,723    3,729,932 
Net Assets  $139,861,226   $129,633,984 
           
Class N Shares:          
Net assets  $139,861,215   $127,705,752 
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)  $10.47   $12.78 
Total shares outstanding at end of year   13,352,526    9,995,105 
           
Class T Shares:          
Net assets  $11   $1,928,232 
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)**  $10.49   $12.77 
Total shares outstanding at end of year   1    151,016 

 

*Includes Securities Loaned $15,326,628; $2,053,201.

 

**NAV does not recalculate due to rounding of shares of beneficial interest outstanding.
 25Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

 

   CLS Global   CLS Global   CLS 
   Aggressive   Diversified   Growth and 
   Equity Fund   Equity Fund   Income Fund 
Investment Income:               
Dividend income - Unaffiliated  $835,787   $3,828,953   $3,258,337 
Dividend income - Affiliated   223,776    982,011    27,804 
Interest income   20    1,774    375 
Securities lending income-net*   263,796    447,631    209,282 
Total investment income   1,323,379    5,260,369    3,495,798 
                
Expenses:               
Investment advisory fees   578,226    1,490,053    1,270,774 
Shareholder Service Fees:               
Class N   192,742    496,684    423,591 
Administration fees   95,768    244,596    208,814 
Trustees’ fees   33,083    33,114    33,110 
Printing and postage expense   23,500    36,563    29,629 
Registration & filing fees   14,345    16,764    16,833 
Professional fees   12,453    13,655    13,309 
Custodian fees   5,568    17,997    15,034 
Insurance expense   7,194    18,616    16,334 
Chief compliance officer fees   4,101    9,561    8,064 
Miscellaneous fees and expenses   1,918    704    1,697 
Total Expenses   968,898    2,378,307    2,037,189 
Net Investment Income   359,549    2,882,062    1,458,609 
                
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments:               
Net realized gains (losses) on:               
Investments - Unaffiliated   21,437,555    29,609,717    15,952,737 
Investments - Affiliated   34,559    4,133,232     
Distributions of realized gains by underlying investment companies           14,151 
Total net realized gain   21,472,114    33,742,949    15,966,888 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:               
Investments - Unaffiliated   (17,137,873)   (32,621,825)   (10,397,690)
Investments - Affiliated   (518,057)   6,104,961    693,327 
Total net change in unrealized appreciation   (17,655,930)   (26,516,864)   (9,704,363)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments   3,816,184    7,226,085    6,262,525 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $4,175,733   $10,108,147   $7,721,134 

 

*A portion of securities lending income is from affiliated issuer.
 26Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Continued)
For the Year Ended October 31, 2021

 

   CLS     
   Flexible   CLS 
   Income Fund   Shelter Fund 
Investment Income:          
Dividend income - Unaffiliated  $2,312,563   $1,508,316 
Dividend income - Affiliated       81,805 
Interest income   34,456    282 
Securities lending income-net*   133,181    66,660 
Total investment income   2,480,200    1,657,063 
           
Expenses:          
Investment advisory fees   326,476    601,411 
Shareholder Service Fees:          
Class N   204,047    198,034 
Class T       216 
Administration fees   117,772    97,692 
Trustees’ fees   33,083    33,083 
Printing and postage expense   23,063    9,638 
Registration & filing fees   14,847    14,973 
Professional fees   12,590    12,540 
Custodian fees   7,688    6,531 
Insurance expense   8,320    8,095 
Chief compliance officer fees   4,385    4,158 
Miscellaneous fees and expenses   2,366    1,277 
Total Expenses   754,637    987,648 
Net Investment Income   1,745,857    669,415 
           
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:          
Net realized gains on:          
Investments - Unaffiliated   1,723,033    6,778,668 
Investments - Affiliated       191,002 
Distributions of realized gains by underlying investment companies   34,676     
Total net realized gain   1,757,709    6,969,670 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:          
Investments - Unaffiliated   (3,102,066)   (75,466)
Investments - Affiliated       562,494 
Total net change in unrealized appreciation   (3,102,066)   487,028 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments   (1,344,357)   7,456,698 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $401,500   $8,126,113 

 

*A portion of securities lending income is from affiliated issuer.
 27Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   CLS Global Aggressive   CLS Global Diversified 
   Equity Fund   Equity Fund 
   Six Months Ended       Six Months Ended     
   October 31, 2021   Year Ended   October 31, 2021   Year Ended 
   (Unaudited)   April 30, 2021   (Unaudited)   April 30, 2021 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:                    
                     
From Operations:                    
Net investment income  $359,549   $1,004,842   $2,882,062   $3,573,512 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   21,472,114    22,158,575    33,742,949    56,299,902 
Distributions of realized gains by underlying investment companies       50,670        186,073 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (17,655,930)   49,614,122    (26,516,864)   110,265,246 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   4,175,733    72,828,209    10,108,147    170,324,733 
                     
Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid                    
Class N   (13,504,271)   (1,410,622)   (31,108,573)   (3,914,277)
Class T   (2)   (1)   (2)   (1)
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders   (13,504,273)   (1,410,623)   (31,108,573)   (3,914,278)
From Fund Share Transactions (Note 7)   (21,715,778)   (42,169,521)   (74,071,522)   (91,717,347)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (31,044,318)   29,248,065    (95,071,950)   74,693,108 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year/Period   168,783,188    139,535,123    437,769,280    363,076,172 
End of Year/Period  $137,738,870   $168,783,188   $342,697,330   $437,769,280 
 28Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   CLS Growth   CLS Flexible 
   and Income Fund   Income Fund 
   Six Months Ended       Six Months Ended     
   October 31, 2021   Year Ended   October 31, 2021   Year Ended 
   (Unaudited)   April 30, 2021   (Unaudited)   April 30, 2021 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:                    
                     
From Operations:                    
Net investment income  $1,458,609   $3,483,074   $1,745,857   $3,405,653 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   15,952,737    15,170,300    1,723,033    6,424,242 
Distributions of realized gains by underlying investment companies   14,151    426,452    34,676    34,676 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (9,704,363)   57,790,924    (3,102,066)   3,121,867 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   7,721,134    76,870,750    401,500    12,986,438 
                     
Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid                    
Class N   (10,538,199)   (4,872,002)   (1,759,246)   (3,498,892)
Class T   (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders   (10,538,200)   (4,872,003)   (2,709,688)   (3,498,893)
From Fund Share Transactions (Note 7)   (58,651,281)   (51,831,269)   (40,464,756)   (18,436,015)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (61,468,347)   20,167,478    (42,772,944)   (8,948,470)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of Year/Period   360,820,388    340,652,910    182,634,170    191,582,640 
End of Year/Period  $299,352,041   $360,820,388   $139,861,226   $182,634,170 
 29Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   CLS 
   Shelter Fund 
   Six Months Ended     
   October 31, 2021   Year Ended 
   (Unaudited)   April 30, 2021 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:          
           
From Operations:          
Net investment income  $669,415   $317,678 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   6,969,670    10,140,087 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   487,028    15,370,657 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   8,126,113    25,828,422 
           
Distributions to Shareholders:          
Total Distributions Paid          
Class N   (242,920)   (3,046,175)
Class T   (3,555)   (91,255)
Total Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders   (246,475)   (3,137,430)
From Fund Share Transactions (Note 7)   (48,321,340)   (45,743,370)
Total Decrease in Net Assets   (40,441,702)   (23,052,378)
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of Year/Period   170,075,686    193,128,064 
End of Year/Period  $129,633,984   $170,075,686 
 30Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year indicated.

 

   Class N Shares
   Six Months                     
   Ended                     
   October 31,   Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 
   2021   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $19.66   $12.54   $14.18   $15.56   $14.38   $12.26 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.05    0.10    0.17    0.17    0.15    0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.50    7.17    (1.25)   (0.22)   1.78    2.29 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.55    7.27    (1.08)   (0.05)   1.93    2.46 
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.15)   (0.16)   (0.23)   (0.13)   (0.19)
Net realized gains   (1.79)       (0.40)   (1.10)   (0.62)   (0.15)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (1.79)   (0.15)   (0.56)   (1.33)   (0.75)   (0.34)
                               
Net asset value, end of year/period  $18.42   $19.66   $12.54   $14.18   $15.56   $14.38 
                               
Total return(c)   2.92%   58.09%   (8.17)%   0.99(e)   13.44(e)   20.23(e)
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $137,739   $168,783   $139,535   $154,141   $170,351   $159,246 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(d)   1.25%   1.24%   1.24%   1.16%   1.15%   1.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(d)   1.26%   1.24%   1.24%   1.27%   1.23%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)   0.47%   0.62%   1.25%   1.13%   0.99%   1.30%
Portfolio turnover rate   12%   16%   63%   17%   28%   32%
                               
(a)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(c)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(d)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(e)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 31Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year/period indicated.

 

   Class T Shares 
   Six Months   Year   Year   Period 
   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   October 31,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2021   2021   2020   2019(a) 
   (Unaudited)             
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $19.66   $12.54   $14.18   $14.32 
                     
Income (loss) from investment operations:                    
Net investment income(b)(c)   0.05    0.10    0.17    0.10 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.50    7.17    (1.25)   1.09 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.55    7.27    (1.08)   1.19 
                     
Less distributions from:                    
Net investment income       (0.15)   (0.16)   (0.23)
Net realized gains   (1.79)       (0.40)   (1.10)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (1.79)   (0.15)   (0.56)   (1.33)
                     
Net asset value, end of year/period  $18.42   $19.66   $12.54   $14.18 
                     
Total return(d)   2.92%   58.09%   (8.17)%   9.73(g,h)
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of year/period  $23   $23   $14   $16 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(e)   1.10%   1.09%   1.09%   1.01(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(e)   1.11%   1.09%   1.09%   1.12(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)   0.62%   0.77%   1.40%   1.28(f)
Portfolio turnover rate   12%   16%   63%   17(g)

 

 
(a)Class T commenced operations on 12/7/18.

 

(b)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(c)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(d)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(e)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(g)Not annualized.

 

(h)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 32Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year indicated.

 

   Class N Shares 
   Six Months                     
   Ended                     
   October 31,       Fiscal Years Ended April 30,     
   2021   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $21.21   $14.10   $16.55   $18.75   $17.94   $16.15 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.15    0.15    0.24    0.27    0.22    0.28 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.40    7.13    (1.82)   (0.47)   2.42    2.09 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.55    7.28    (1.58)   (0.20)   2.64    2.37 
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.17)   (0.25)   (0.34)   (0.28)   (0.49)
Net realized gains   (1.75)       (0.62)   (1.66)   (1.55)   (0.09)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (1.75)   (0.17)   (0.87)   (2.00)   (1.83)   (0.58)
                               
Net asset value, end of year/period  $20.01   $21.21   $14.10   $16.55   $18.75   $17.94 
                               
Total return(c)   2.66%   51.82%   (10.47)%   0.31(e)   14.84(f)   14.95(e)
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $342,697   $437,769   $363,076   $452,993   $461,327   $434,938 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursements/recapture(d)   1.20%   1.18%   1.17%   1.15%   1.15%   1.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements/recapture(d)   1.20%   1.18%   1.17%   1.16%   1.13%   1.20%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)   1.45%   0.87%   1.51%   1.52%   1.15%   1.64%
Portfolio turnover rate   0%   17%   77%   35%   24%   41%

 

 
(a)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(c)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(d)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(e)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.

 

(f)Had the advisor not recaptured a portion of the Fund’s previously waived expenses, total returns would have been higher.
 33Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year/period indicated.

 

   Class T Shares 
   Six Months   Year   Year   Period 
   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   October 31,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2021   2021   2020   2019(a) 
   (Unaudited)             
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $21.21   $14.10   $16.55   $17.34 
                     
Income (loss) from investment operations:                    
Net investment income(b)(c)   0.15    0.15    0.24    0.15 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.40    7.13    (1.82)   1.06 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.55    7.28    (1.58)   1.21 
                     
Less distributions from:                    
Net investment income       (0.17)   (0.25)   (0.34)
Net realized gains   (1.75)       (0.62)   (1.66)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (1.75)   (0.17)   (0.87)   (2.00)
                     
Net asset value, end of year/period  $20.01   $21.21   $14.10   $16.55 
                     
Total return(d)   2.66%   51.82%   (10.47)%   8.49(g,h)
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of year/period  $26   $26   $17   $19 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(e)   1.05%   1.03%   1.02%   1.00(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(e)   1.05%   1.03%   1.02%   1.03(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)   1.60%   1.02%   1.66%   2.75(f)
Portfolio turnover rate   0%   17%   77%   35(g)

 

 
(a)Class T commenced operations on 12/7/18.

 

(b)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(c)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(d)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(e)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(g)Not annualized.

 

(h)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 34Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Growth and Income Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year indicated.

 

   Class N Shares 
   Six Months                     
   Ended                     
   October 31,       Fiscal Years Ended April 30,     
   2021   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $12.21   $9.98   $10.90   $11.35   $11.12   $10.55 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.05    0.12    0.20    0.21    0.16    0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.23    2.27    (0.83)   (0.09)   0.68    0.61 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.28    2.39    (0.63)   0.12    0.84    0.80 
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.16)   (0.24)   (0.19)   (0.18)   (0.21)
Net realized gains   (0.39)       (0.05)   (0.38)   (0.43)   (0.02)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.39)   (0.16)   (0.29)   (0.57)   (0.61)   (0.23)
                               
Net asset value, end of year/period  $12.10   $12.21   $9.98   $10.90   $11.35   $11.12 
                               
Total return(c)   2.30%   24.01%   (6.05)% (f)   1.51(e)   7.55(e)   7.68(e)
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $299,352   $360,820   $340,653   $421,431   $467,990   $445,759 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement/recapture(d)   1.20%   1.19%   1.15%   1.15%   1.15%   1.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements/recapture(d)   1.20%   1.19%   1.11%   1.16%   1.14%   1.21%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)   0.86%   0.97%   1.88%   1.93%   1.38%   1.75%
Portfolio turnover rate   3%   16%   42%   28%   23%   45%

 

 
(a)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(c)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(d)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(e)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.

 

(f)Had the advisor not recaptured a portion of the Fund’s previously waived expenses, total returns would have been higher.
 35Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Growth and Income Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year/period indicated.

 

   Class T Shares 
   Six Months   Year   Year   Period 
   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   October 31,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2021   2021   2020   2019(a) 
   (Unaudited)             
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $12.21   $9.98   $10.90   $10.83 
                     
Income (loss) from investment operations:                    
Net investment income(b)(c)   0.05    0.12    0.20    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.23    2.27    (0.83)   0.55 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.28    2.39    (0.63)   0.64 
                     
Less distributions from:                    
Net investment income       (0.16)   (0.24)   (0.19)
Net realized gains   (0.39)       (0.05)   (0.38)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.39)   (0.16)   (0.29)   (0.57)
                     
Net asset value, end of year/period  $12.10   $12.21   $9.98   $10.90 
                     
Total return(d)   2.30%   24.01%   (6.05)% (i)   6.38(g,h)
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of year/period  $14   $13   $11   $11 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement/recapture(e)   1.05%   1.04%   1.00%   1.00(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements/recapture(e)   1.05%   1.04%   0.96%   1.02(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)   1.01%   1.12%   2.03%   2.19(f)
Portfolio turnover rate   3%   16%   42%   28(g)

 

 
(a)Class T commenced operations on 12/7/18.

 

(b)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(c)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(d)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(e)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(g)Not annualized.

 

(h)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.

 

(i)Had the advisor not recaptured a portion of the Fund’s previously waived expenses, total returns would have been higher.
 36Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
AdvisorOne Funds Semi-Annual Report
Financial Highlights
CLS Flexible Income Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year indicated.

 

   Class N Shares 
   Six Months                     
   Ended                     
   October 31,       Fiscal Years Ended April 30,     
   2021   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $10.65   $10.14   $10.26   $10.13   $10.28   $10.18 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.11    0.19    0.27    0.29    0.24    0.24 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   (0.10)   0.51    (0.11)   0.13    (0.15)   0.11 
Total income from investment operations   0.01    0.70    0.16    0.42    0.09    0.35 
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.19)   (0.28)   (0.29)   (0.24)   (0.25)
Total distributions from net investment income   (0.19)   (0.19)   (0.28)   (0.29)   (0.24)   (0.25)
                               
Net asset value, end of year/period  $10.47   $10.65   $10.14   $10.26   $10.13   $10.28 
                               
Total return(c)   0.14%   6.97%   1.51%   4.29(e)   0.86(e)   3.48(e)
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $139,861   $182,634   $191,583   $216,704   $236,027   $228,142 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(d)   0.90%   0.89%   0.87%   0.81%   0.80%   0.80%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(d)   0.93%   0.89%   0.87%   0.88%   0.86%   0.99%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)   2.14%   1.78%   2.62%   2.86%   2.32%   2.35%
Portfolio turnover rate   1%   34%   15%   22%   13%   9%

 

 
(a)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(c)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(d)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(e)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 37Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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CLS Flexible Income Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year/period indicated.

 

   Class T Shares 
   Six Months   Year   Year   Period 
   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   October 31,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2021   2021   2020   2019(a) 
   (Unaudited)             
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $10.66   $10.14   $10.26   $9.93 
                     
Income from investment operations:                    
Net investment income(b)(c)   0.13    0.19    0.27    0.11 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.11)   0.52    (0.11)   0.35 
Total income from investment operations   0.02    0.71    0.16    0.46 
                     
Less distributions from:                    
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.19)   (0.28)   (0.13)
Total distributions from net investment income   (0.19)   (0.19)   (0.28)   (0.13)
                     
Net asset value, end of year/period  $10.49   $10.66   $10.14   $10.26 
                     
Total return(d)   0.14%   7.07%   1.51%   4.68(g,h)
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of year/period  $11   $11   $11   $10 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(e)   0.75%   0.74%   0.72%   0.67(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(e)   0.78%   0.74%   0.72%   0.75(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)   2.29%   1.93%   2.77%   2.95(f)
Portfolio turnover rate   1%   34%   15%   22(g)

 

 
(a)Class T commenced operations on 12/7/18.

 

(b)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(c)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(d)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(e)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(g)Not annualized.

 

(h)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 38Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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CLS Shelter Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year indicated.

 

   Class N Shares 
   Six Months                     
   Ended                     
   October 31,       Fiscal Years Ended April 30,     
   2021   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $12.17   $10.73   $11.70   $14.51   $13.10   $11.65 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.05    0.02    0.17    0.15    0.16    0.10 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.58    1.62    (1.01)   (0.31)   1.56    1.64 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.63    1.64    (0.84)   (0.16)   1.72    1.74 
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.20)   (0.13)       (0.16)   (0.11)
Net realized gains               (2.65)   (0.15)   (0.18)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.02)   (0.20)   (0.13)   (2.65)   (0.31)   (0.29)
                               
Net asset value, end of year/period  $12.78   $12.17   $10.73   $11.70   $14.51   $13.10 
                               
Total return(c)   5.18%   15.40%   (7.33)%   0.81(e)   13.11(e)   15.11(e)
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $127,706   $167,417   $193,128   $219,652   $200,362   $129,378 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(d)   1.24%   1.22%   1.19%   1.16%   1.15%   1.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(d)   1.24%   1.22%   1.19%   1.20%   1.18%   1.24%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)   0.83%   0.17%   1.42%   1.15%   1.14%   0.83%
Portfolio turnover rate   70%   377%   257%   316%   172%   147%

 

 
(a)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(c)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(d)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(e)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 39Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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CLS Shelter Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout each year/period indicated.

 

   Class T Shares 
   Six Months   Year   Year   Period 
   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   October 31,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2021   2021   2020   2019(a) 
   (Unaudited)             
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $12.15   $10.73   $11.70   $13.95 
                     
Income from investment operations:                    
Net investment income(b)(c)   0.07    0.04    0.17    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.07    1.61    (1.01)   0.34 
Total income (loss) from investment operations   0.64    1.65    (0.84)   0.40 
                     
Less distributions from:                    
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.23)   (0.13)    
Net realized gains               (2.65)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.02)   (0.23)   (0.13)   (2.65)
                     
Net asset value, end of year/period  $12.77   $12.15   $10.73   $11.70 
                     
Total return(d)   5.27%   15.57%   (7.33)%   4.84(g,h)
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of year/period  $1,928,232   $2,658,869   $14   $15 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after expense reimbursement(e)   1.14%   1.07%   1.04%   1.02(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waivers and reimbursements(e)   1.14%   1.07%   1.04%   1.07(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)   1.19%   0.53%   1.57%   1.46(f)
Portfolio turnover rate   70%   377%   257%   316(g)

 

 
(a)Class T commenced operations on 12/7/18.

 

(b)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(c)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(d)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and assume no sales charge.

 

(e)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(g)Not annualized.

 

(h)Had the advisor not waived a portion of the Fund’s expenses, total returns would have been lower.
 40Refer to the Notes to Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding the values set forth above.
   
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October 31, 2021

 

1.Organization

 

AdvisorOne Funds (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware Business Trust in December 1996 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund, CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund, CLS Growth and Income Fund, CLS Flexible Income Fund, and CLS Shelter Fund, (collectively the “Funds” and each individually a “Fund”) are each a diversified series of the Trust. The Funds each offer an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value. Each Fund offers both Class N and Class T shares. Each share of each Fund’s two classes represents an undivided, proportionate interest in the Fund. All income, expenses (other than class specific expenses), and realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative value of the shares of each class. A Fund’s class specific expenses include shareholder service fees. In addition, there are differences among the classes of shares with respect to the minimum investment required and voting rights affecting each class.

 

Fund The primary investment objective of each Fund is as follows:
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund Long-term growth.
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund Long-term growth of capital without regard to current income.
CLS Growth and Income Fund A combination of current income and growth of capital.
CLS Flexible Income Fund Total return, consisting of income and capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital.
CLS Shelter Fund Limiting the impact of large equity market declines. The Fund’s secondary investment objective is growth of capital.

 

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the year. The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment companies accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-08. 

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Security Valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the exchange on the business day the value is being determined or, in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ, at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the primary exchange on the day of valuation. Short-term investments that mature in 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, provided such valuations represent fair value. Under the amortized cost method, a portfolio instrument is valued at cost and any premium or discount is amortized to maturity. Amortization of premium and accretion of market discount are charged to income. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities.

 

The Funds may hold securities, such as private investments, interests in commodity pools, other non-traded securities or temporarily illiquid securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are determined to be unreliable. These securities will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to a fair value committee composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor. The committee may also enlist third party consultants such as a valuation specialist at a public accounting firm, valuation consultant or financial officer of a security issuer on an as-needed basis to assist in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board reviews and ratifies the execution of this process and the resultant fair value prices at least quarterly to assure the process produces reliable results.

 

Fair Valuation Process – As noted above, the fair value committee is composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor. The applicable investments are valued collectively via inputs from each of these groups. For example, fair value determinations are required for the following securities: (i) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available on a particular business day (including securities for which there is a short and temporary lapse in the provision of a price by the regular pricing source), (ii) securities for which, in the judgment of the advisor, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument. Factors which may cause the advisor to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an ask price is available; the spread between bid and ask prices is substantial; the frequency 

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of sales; the thinness of the market; the size of reported trades; and actions of the securities markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading; (iii) securities determined to be illiquid; (iv) securities with respect to which an event that will affect the value thereof has occurred (a “significant event”) since the closing prices were established on the principal exchange on which they are traded, but prior to a Fund’s calculation of its net asset value. Specifically, interests in commodity pools or managed futures pools are valued on a daily basis by reference to the closing market prices of each futures contract or other asset held by a pool, as adjusted for pool expenses. Restricted or illiquid securities, such as private placements or non-traded securities are valued via inputs from the advisor based upon the current bid for the security from two or more independent dealers or other parties reasonably familiar with the facts and circumstances of the security (who should take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If the advisor is unable to obtain a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties, the fair value team shall determine the fair value of such security using the following factors: (i) the type of security; (ii) the cost at date of purchase; (iii) the size and nature of a Fund’s holdings; (iv) the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase and subsequent thereto; (v) information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security; (vi) the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security and the existence of any registration rights; (vii) how the yield of the security compares to similar securities of companies of similar or equal creditworthiness; (viii)    the level of recent trades of similar or comparable securities; (ix) the liquidity characteristics of the security; (x) current market conditions; and (xi) the market value of any securities into which the security is convertible or exchangeable.

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. 

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The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following table summarizes the inputs used as of October 31, 2021 for the Funds’ investments measured at fair value:

 

CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund 

 

Assets*  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Equity Funds  $137,735,033   $   $   $137,735,033 
Money Market Fund   194,339            194,339 
Collateral for Securities Loaned   19,234,065            19,234,065 
Total    $157,163,437   $   $   $157,163,437 

 

CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund

 

Assets*  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Equity Funds  $330,686,177   $   $   $330,686,177 
Money Market Fund   12,463,602            12,463,602 
Collateral for Securities Loaned   32,829,227            32,829,227 
Total    $375,979,006   $   $   $375,979,006 

 

CLS Growth and Income Fund

 

Assets*  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Bond Funds  $134,696,854   $   $   $134,696,854 
Equity Funds   158,184,257            158,184,257 
Money Market Fund   7,124,381            7,124,381 
Collateral for Securities Loaned   8,169,771            8,169,771 
Total    $308,175,263   $   $   $308,175,263 

 

CLS Flexible Income Fund

 

Assets*  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Bond Funds  $129,540,067   $   $   $129,540,067 
Equity Funds   7,144,970            7,144,970 
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations       1,620,564        1,620,564 
Money Market Fund   1,991,294            1,991,294 
Collateral for Securities Loaned   12,099,351            12,099,351 
Total    $150,775,682   $1,620,564   $   $152,396,246 

 

CLS Shelter Fund

  

Assets*  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Equity Funds  $128,369,283   $   $   $128,369,283 
Collateral for Securities Loaned   631,300            631,300 
Total    $129,000,583   $   $   $129,000,583 

 

The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the period.

 

*Refer to the Schedules of Investments for security classifications.

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Exchange Traded Funds

 

The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). ETFs are a type of fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and may be actively managed or represent a fixed portfolio of securities. A Fund may purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track. Additionally, ETFs pay fees and incur operating expenses, which reduce the total return earned by the ETFs from their underlying holdings.

 

Income Taxes

 

It is each Fund’s policy to comply with all sections of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and therefore, no provision for federal income tax has been made. Each Fund is treated as a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes.

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years 2018-2020, or expected to be taken in the Funds’ 2021 tax returns. The Funds identified their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal, Ohio and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

Security Transactions and Related Income

 

Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Purchase discounts and premiums on securities are accreted and amortized over the life of the respective securities.

 

Expenses

 

Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses that are not readily identifiable to a specific fund are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the funds. Each fund’s income, expenses (other than the class specific distribution and shareholder service fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionally each day between the classes based upon the relative net assets of each class. 

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Distributions to Shareholders

 

Income will normally be declared and distributed at least annually for all Funds with the exception of the CLS Flexible Income Fund. Income will normally be declared and distributed monthly for the CLS Flexible Income Fund. The Funds declare and pay net realized capital gains, if any, annually. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to the treatment of wash sale losses, grantor trust and partnership income.

 

Indemnification

 

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

 

3.Investment Advisory Agreement and Transactions with Related Parties

 

Advisory Fees

 

The Trust has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Brinker Capital Investments, LLC (formerly CLS Investments, LLC) (the “Advisor”). As compensation for the services rendered, facilities furnished, and expenses borne by the Advisor, the Funds pay the Advisor a fee accrued daily and paid monthly, at the annualized rate of 0.75% of net assets for CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund, CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund, CLS Growth and Income Fund, and CLS Shelter Fund; and at an annualized rate of 0.40% for CLS Flexible Income Fund. During the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Advisor earned the following fees: 

 

Fund  Advisory Fee 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $578,226 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   1,490,053 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   1,270,774 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   326,476 
CLS Shelter Fund   601,411 

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The Trustees, on behalf of the Funds, have adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan (“Shareholder Servicing Plan”). The Shareholder Servicing Plan allows each of the Funds to use part of its assets for the payment of certain shareholder servicing expenses, including administrative or other shareholder support services. For these services under the Shareholder Servicing Plan, each Fund pays the Advisor an amount up to 0.25% of average net assets attributable to Class N Shares, and an amount up to 0.10% of average net assets for Class T Shares of the respective Funds on an annualized basis. The Advisor uses these shareholder servicing fees to compensate other parties that have entered into shareholder servicing agreements with the advisor with respect to the servicing of Fund shares. During the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Funds paid the following Shareholder Servicing Plan fees:

  

   Shareholder 
Fund  Servicing Fee 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $192,742 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   496,684 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   423,591 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   204,047 
CLS Shelter Fund   198,034 

 

The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive or limit its management fees and to reimburse expenses, other than expenses relating to dividends on short sales, interest expense, indirect fees and expenses of underlying funds, and extraordinary or non-recurring expenses, through August 31, 2022 for Class N and Class T Shares so that the annual operating expenses of the Funds do not exceed the percentage of the average daily net assets as indicated below:

 

   Expense Limitation 
Class N     
CLS Global Aggressive Equity, CLS Global Diversified Equity,     
CLS Growth and Income, and CLS Shelter   1.25%
Class N     
CLS Flexible Income Fund   0.90%
Class T     
CLS Global Aggressive Equity, CLS Global Diversified Equity,     
CLS Growth and Income, and CLS Shelter   1.10%
Class T     
CLS Flexible Income Fund   0.75%

 

There were no fee waivers or expense reimbursements within any of the Funds pursuant to this contractual agreement for the year ended April 30, 2021. 

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Fees waived or expenses reimbursed may be recouped by the Advisor from a Fund for a period up to three years from the date the fee or expense was waived or reimbursed. However, no recoupment payment will be made by a Fund if it would result in the Fund exceeding lesser of (i) the expense limitation at the time of waiver/reimbursement or (ii) the current expense limitation. The table below contains the amounts of fee waivers and expense reimbursements subject to recapture by the Advisor through April 30 of the years indicated:

 

Fund  2022   2023   2024   Total 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $26,567   $   $   $26,567 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund                
CLS Growth and Income Fund                
CLS Flexible Income Fund                
CLS Shelter Fund                

 

Distributor

 

The distributor of the Funds, Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (“NLD”), serves as principal underwriter for each Fund and maintains all records required to be maintained pursuant to the Funds’ Shareholder Services Plan. For the six months ended October 31, 2021, no underwriting commission were paid for sales of shares.

 

Administration, Fund Accounting, Transfer Agent, Custody Administration Fees

 

Gemini Fund Services, LLC (“GFS”), an affiliate of NLD, provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to a separate servicing agreement with GFS, the Funds pay GFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting, and transfer agency services to the Funds. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of GFS and are not paid any fees directly by the Funds for serving in such capacities.

 

In addition, certain affiliates of the distributor provide ancillary services to the Funds as follows:

 

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

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

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

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Trustees Fees

 

Beginning January 1, 2020, the annual fee was increased to $80,000 per year paid in quarterly installments. The Trust also reimburses the Trustees for travel and other expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board. Officers of the Trust and Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust do not receive any direct compensation from the Trust.

 

4.Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation

 

The identified cost of investments in securities owned by each Fund for federal income tax purposes, and their respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at October 31, 2021, were as follows:

 

               Tax Net 
   Cost for Federal   Unrealized   Unrealized   Unrealized 
Fund  Tax purposes   Appreciation   Depreciation   App/Dep 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $110,258,219   $47,016,478   $(111,260)  $46,905,218 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   266,713,434    109,265,572        109,265,572 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   254,584,319    54,590,225    (999,281)   53,590,944 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   149,978,544    4,628,430    (2,210,728)   2,417,702 
CLS Shelter Fund   121,320,944    9,209,981    (1,530,342)   7,679,639 

 

5.Investment Transactions

 

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments, other than short-term securities, for the six months ended October 31, 2021, were as follows:

 

Fund  Purchases   Sales 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $18,235,433   $54,184,982 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund       89,723,180 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   9,693,150    77,211,257 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   1,002,575    44,126,159 
CLS Shelter Fund   107,778,598    154,091,189 

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6.Investments in Affiliated Companies

 

An affiliated company is a company in which a Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Companies that are affiliates at October 31, 2021 are noted in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments. Transactions during the period with companies that are affiliates are as follows:

 

CLS Global Aggressive Equity

 

                           Transfer   Change in       Shares 
       Value at           Dividends   Realized   Prior   Unrealized   Value at   held at 
       April 30,       Sales   Credited   Gain   Period   Appreciation/   October   October 
CUSIP   Description  2021   Purchases   Proceeds   to Income   (Loss)   Unrealized   (Depreciation)   31, 2021   31, 2021 
 132061409   Cambria Global Value ETF  $7,853,363   $   $   $172,601   $   $   $399,217   $8,252,580    343,000 
 47804J701  John Hancock Multi-Factor Energy ETF   1,941,723        232,019    19,083    34,559        350,937    2,095,200    90,000 
 47804J404   John Hancock Multi- Factor Financials ETF   4,785,891            32,092            357,675    5,143,566    95,000 
 301505640   Nifty India Financials ETF       1,804,250                    75,055    1,879,305    50,000 
 Total affiliated at October 31, 2021  $14,580,977   $1,804,250   $232,019   $223,776   $34,559   $   $1,182,884   $17,370,651    578,000 
 H61869374   Pacer Salt High truBeta U.S. Market ETF#  $3,971,251   $   $3,894,389   $   $1,624,080   $1,745,731   $(3,446,673)  $     
 Total including securities affiliated at April 30, 2021  $18,552,228   $1,804,250   $4,126,408   $223,776   $1,658,639   $1,745,731   $(2,263,789)          

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CLS Global Diversified Equity

 

                               Change in       Shares 
       Value at           Dividends   Realized   Transfer   Unrealized   Value at   held at 
       April 30,       Sales   Credited   Gain   Prior Year   Appreciation/   October   October 
CUSIP   Description  2021   Purchases   Proceeds   to Income   (Loss)   Unrealized   (Depreciation)   31, 2021   31, 2021 
 23908L108   Davis Select Financial ETF  $38,275,500   $   $4,164,124   $   $1,159,724   $   $1,129,599   $36,400,699    1,135,000 
 233051242   DBX ETF Trust - Xtrackers Russell 1000 US QARP ETF   5,787,855            39,692            516,210    6,304,065    150,000 
 25460E455   Direxion Russell 1000 Value Over Growth ETF   10,255,997        1,873,130    51,797    502,090        (526,821)   8,358,136    143,000 
 316092782   Fidelity Value Factor ETF   34,881,315        4,490,101    251,278    1,618,174        375,712    32,385,100    649,000 
 381430305   Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF   3,029,341            68,194            140,216    3,169,557    85,000 
 47804J404   John Hancock Multi-Factor Financials ETF   3,274,557            21,958            244,725    3,519,282    65,000 
 47804J503   John Hancock Multi-Factor Health Care ETF   6,489,000            23,416            523,600    7,012,600    140,000 
 72202L389   PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi- Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF   17,867,340        2,073,337    432,000    853,244        (1,226,632)   15,420,615    530,000 
 97717W323   WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund   5,550,160            93,678            (367,290)   5,182,870    185,500 
 Total affiliated at October 31, 2021  $125,411,065   $   $12,600,692   $982,013   $4,133,232   $   $809,319   $117,752,924    3,082,500 
 47804J883   John Hancock Multi-Factor Industrials ETF#  $9,268,308   $   $9,381,152   $35,167   $2,226,602   $2,113,758   $(4,227,516)  $     
 Total including securities affiliated at April 30, 2021  $134,679,373   $   $21,981,844   $1,017,180   $6,359,834   $2,113,758   $(3,418,197)          

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CLS Growth and Income

 

                               Change in       Shares 
       Value at           Dividends   Realized   Transfer   Unrealized   Value at   held at 
       April 30,       Sales   Credited   Gain   Prior Year   Appreciation/   October   October 
CUSIP   Description  2021   Purchases   Proceeds   to Income   (Loss)   Unrealized   (Depreciation)   31, 2021   31, 2021 
 47804J404   John Hancock Multi- Factor Financials ETF  $3,022,668   $   $   $20,269   $   $   $225,900   $3,248,568    60,000 
 47804J883   John Hancock Multi- Factor Industrials ETF  $1,544,718   $   $   $7,536   $   $   $84,309   $1,629,027    30,000 
 Total affiliated at October 31, 2021  $4,567,386   $   $   $27,805   $   $   $310,209   $4,877,595    90,000 

 

CLS Shelter Fund

 

                               Change in       Shares 
       Value at           Dividends   Realized   Transfer   Unrealized   Value at   held at 
       April 30,       Sales   Credited   Gain   Prior Year   Appreciation/   October   October 
CUSIP   Description  2021   Purchases   Proceeds   to Income   (Loss)   Unrealized   (Depreciation)   31, 2021   31, 2021 
 82889N103   Simplify US Equity PLUS Convexity ETF  $8,618,400   $8,638,094   $2,767,275   $81,805   $191,002   $   $(7,884,599)  $6,604,620    200,000 
 Total affiliated at October 31, 2021  $8,618,400   $8,638,094   $2,767,275   $81,805   $191,002   $   $(7,884,599)  $6,604,620    200,000 

 

^This security was considered an affiliate during the period but is no longer an affiliate at October 31, 2021.

 

#Security position was sold in full during the period ending October 31, 2021

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7.Shareholders’ Transactions

 

As of October 31, 2021, the Funds had an unlimited number of shares authorized. Following is a summary of shareholder transactions for each Fund:

 

   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   October 31, 2021   April 30, 2021 
   Shares   Dollars   Shares   Dollars 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund                    
Class N Shares:                    
Shares Sold   370,117   $7,110,549    852,944   $13,985,782 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment   742,106    13,484,065    79,301    1,409,443 
Shares redeemed   (2,218,886)   (42,310,395)   (3,472,831)   (57,564,746)
Net increase (decrease)   (1,106,663)  $(21,715,781)   (2,540,586)  $(42,169,521)
                     
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund                    
Class N Shares:                    
Shares Sold   714,939   $15,052,488    2,187,449   $38,408,765 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment   1,564,845    31,062,165    210,708    3,911,189 
Shares redeemed   (5,797,263)   (120,186,175)   (7,496,640)   (134,037,299)
Net decrease   (3,517,479)  $(74,071,522)   (5,098,483)  $(91,717,345)
                     
CLS Growth and Income Fund                    
Class N Shares:                    
Shares Sold   1,658,882   $20,427,116    4,281,667   $48,115,976 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment   872,514    10,522,516    425,261    4,864,993 
Shares redeemed   (7,332,759)   (89,600,913)   (9,305,366)   (104,812,238)
Net decrease   (4,801,363)  $(58,651,281)   (4,598,438)  $(51,831,269)
                     
CLS Flexible Income Fund                    
Class N Shares:                    
Shares Sold   1,513,340   $16,153,138    3,696,742   $39,146,891 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment   254,287    2,700,888    330,721    3,488,862 
Shares redeemed   (5,561,845)   (59,318,782)   (5,778,463)   (61,071,768)
Net decrease   (3,794,218)  $(40,464,756)   (1,751,000)  $(18,436,015)

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   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   October 31, 2021   April 30, 2021 
   Shares   Dollars   Shares   Dollars 
CLS Shelter Fund                
Class N Shares:                
Shares Sold   697,105   $8,704,624    3,616,713   $40,046,370 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment   19,024    241,606    269,635    3,030,701 
Shares redeemed   (4,475,709)   (56,415,716)   (8,122,560)   (91,172,326)
Net decrease   (3,759,580)  $(47,469,486)   (4,236,212)  $(48,095,255)
                     
Class T Shares:                    
Shares Sold   134   $1,675    441,813   $4,929,855 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment   280    3,555    8,141    91,255 
Shares redeemed   (68,221)   (857,084)   (231,132)   (2,669,225)
Net increase   (67,807)  $(851,854)   218,822   $2,351,885 

 

8.Securities Lending

 

The Funds have entered into a securities lending arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Lending Agent”). Under the terms of the agreement, the Funds are authorized to loan securities through the Lending Agent to approved third-party borrowers. In exchange, the Funds receive cash collateral in the amount of at least 102% of the value of the securities loaned. The value of securities loaned is disclosed in a footnote on the statement of Assets & Liabilities and on the Schedule of Investments. Securities lending income is disclosed in the Funds’ Statements of Operations. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Funds could experience a delay in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return them.

 

The Funds have adopted the disclosure provisions of FASB ASU 2014-11, “Transfers & Servicing (Topic 860): Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures.” ASU No. 2014-11 is intended to provide increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in securities lending transactions and other similar transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowing.

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The following table displays a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by class of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of October 31, 2021:

 

CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements as of October 31, 2021 
   Overnight and       Between         
Securities Lending Transactions  Continuous   < 30 days   30 & 90 days   > 90 days   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $18,846,787   $   $   $   $18,846,787 
Total Borrowings  $18,846,787   $   $   $   $18,846,787 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions   $18,846,787 
                          
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund  Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements as of October 31, 2021 
   Overnight and       Between         
Securities Lending Transactions  Continuous   < 30 days   30 & 90 days   > 90 days   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $32,107,949   $   $   $   $32,107,949 
Total Borrowings  $32,107,949   $   $   $   $32,107,949 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions   $32,107,949 
                          
CLS Growth and Income Fund  Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements as of October 31, 2020 
   Overnight and       Between         
Securities Lending Transactions  Continuous   < 30 days   30 & 90 days   > 90 days   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $9,216,823   $   $   $   $9,216,823 
Total Borrowings  $9,216,823   $   $   $   $9,216,823 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions   $9,216,823 
                          
CLS Flexible Income Fund  Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements as of October 31, 2020 
   Overnight and       Between         
Securities Lending Transactions  Continuous   < 30 days   30 & 90 days   > 90 days   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $14,371,223   $   $   $   $14,371,223 
Total Borrowings  $14,371,223   $   $   $   $14,371,223 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions   $14,371,223 
                          
CLS Shelter Fund  Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements as of October 31, 2020 
   Overnight and       Between         
Securities Lending Transactions  Continuous   < 30 days   30 & 90 days   > 90 days   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $618,674   $   $   $   $618,674 
Total Borrowings  $618,674   $   $   $   $618,674 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions   $618,674 

 

Securities lending income represents a portion of total investment income and may not continue in the future due to market conditions.

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   Gross Amounts   Gross Amounts not offset in the     
   Recognized   Statement of Assets & Liabilities     
   in Statements   Financial   Cash     
   of Assets &   Instruments   Collateral   Net Amount 
Fund  Liabilities   Pledged   Pledged   of Assets 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $19,234,065(1)  $19,234,065(2)  $   $ 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   32,829,227(1)   32,829,227(2)        
CLS Growth and Income Fund   8,169,771(1)   8,169,771(2)        
CLS Flexible Income Fund   12,099,351(1)   12,099,351(2)        
CLS Shelter Fund   631,300(1)   631,300(2)        

 

(1)Collateral for Securities Loaned at value as presented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(2)The amount is limited to the liability balance and accordingly, does not include excess collateral pledged.

 

9.Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Capital

 

The tax character of distributions for the year ended April 30, 2021 and April 30, 2020 was as follows:

 

For the year ended April 30, 2021:
   Ordinary   Long-Term   Return   Tax-Exempt     
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   of Capital   Income   Total 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $1,001,509   $2,136,344   $   $   $3,137,853 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   3,529,154    3,921,974            7,451,128 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   3,499,663    2,688,519            6,188,182 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   3,437,786    122,991            3,560,777 
CLS Shelter Fund   3,137,430                3,137,430 
                          
For the year ended April 30, 2020:
   Ordinary   Long-Term   Return   Tax-Exempt     
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   of Capital   Income   Total 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $1,769,038   $4,388,091   $   $   $6,157,129 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   6,495,264    15,352,096            21,847,360 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   8,962,734        1,334,995        10,297,729 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   5,598,870                5,598,870 
CLS Shelter Fund   2,418,289                2,418,289 

 

Tax equalization allows a Fund to treat as distribution that portion of redemption proceeds

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representing a redeeming shareholder’s portion of undistributed taxable and net capital gains. The table below shows equalization amounts which resulted in a difference between tax distributions and book distributions as disclosed on the Statement of Changes for the year ended April 30, 2021. Net investment income and net realized gains(losses), as disclosed on the Statements of Operations and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

 

   Utilized 
Portfolio  Equalization 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $1,727,230 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   3,536,850 
CLS Growth and Income Fund   1,316,179 
CLS Flexible Income Fund   61,884 

 

As of April 30, 2021, the components of accumulated earnings/ (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

           Post October               Total 
   Undistributed   Undistributed   Loss and   Capital   Other   Unrealized   Accumulated 
   Ordinary   Long-Term   Late   Loss Carry   Book/Tax   Appreciation/   Earnings/ 
Portfolio  Income   Capital Gains   Year Loss   Forwards   Differences   (Depreciation)   (Deficits) 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $   $13,495,539   $   $   $   $64,561,148   $78,056,687 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund       31,091,946                135,782,436    166,874,382 
CLS Growth and Income Fund       10,516,945                63,295,307    73,812,252 
CLS Flexible Income Fund       947,143                5,519,768    6,466,911 
CLS Shelter Fund   237,420            (11,579,521)       7,192,611    (4,149,490)

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis undistributed net investment income/loss, accumulated net realized gain/(loss), and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, and adjustments for partnerships and grantor trusts.

 

At April 30, 2021, the Funds had capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes

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available to offset future capital gains and capital losses utilized as follows:

 

   Non-Expiring         
Portfolio  Short-Term   Long-Term   Total   CLCF Utilized 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $   $   $   $ 
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund                
CLS Growth and Income Fund               1,877,601 
CLS Flexible Income Fund               995,165 
CLS Shelter Fund   11,579,521        11,579,521     

 

Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the book/tax basis treatment of non-deductible expenses, net operating losses, distributions in excess, resulted in reclassifications for the Funds for the year ended April 30, 2021 as follows:

 

   Paid In   Accumulated 
Portfolio  Capital   Earnings (Losses) 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund  $1,727,230   $(1,727,230)
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund   3,536,850    (3,536,850)
CLS Growth and Income Fund   1,297,275    (1,297,275)
CLS Flexible Income Fund   61,884    (61,884)
CLS Shelter Fund        

 

The CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund acquired $2,199,877 of capital loss carryforwards related to the merger with the CLS International Equity Fund. The amount of $647,540 was utilized in current tax year and the fund has no remaining capital loss carryforwards to be recognized.

 

10.Subsequent Events

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

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Shareholder Expense Example (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of one or more of the Funds you may incur ongoing costs, including management fees; shareholder servicing expenses and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in each Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

This Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

 

Actual Expenses: The “actual” line of each row in the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the applicable number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

 

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes: The “hypothetical” line of each row in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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 (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions. Therefore, the “hypothetical” line of each row in the table are 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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Shareholder Expense Example (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

   Beginning   Ending   Expense  Expenses 
   Account Value   Account Value   Ratio  Paid During 
   5/1/2021   10/31/2021   (Annualized)  the Period 
CLS Global Aggressive Equity Fund               
Actual:               
Class N  $1,000.00   $1,340.40   1.21%  $7.14*
Class T   1,000.00    1,340.40   1.06%   6.25*
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses):                  
Class N   1,000.00    1,019.11   1.21%   6.16*
Class T   1,000.00    1,019.86   1.06%   5.40*
                   
CLS Global Diversified Equity Fund                  
Actual:                  
Class N  $1,000.00   $1,353.10   1.20%  $7.12*
Class T   1,000.00    1,353.10   1.05%   6.23*
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses):                  
Class N   1,000.00    1,019.16   1.20%   6.11*
Class T   1,000.00    1,019.91   1.05%   5.35*
                   
CLS Growth and Income Fund                  
Actual:                  
Class N  $1,000.00   $1,158.80   1.20%  $6.53*
Class T   1,000.00    1,158.80   1.05%   5.71*
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses):                  
Class N   1,000.00    1,019.16   1.20%   6.11*
Class T   1,000.00    1,019.91   1.05%   5.35*
                   
CLS Flexible Income Fund                  
Actual:                  
Class N  $1,000.00   $1,027.40   0.90%  $4.60*
Class T   1,000.00    1,027.40   0.75%   3.83*
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses):                  
Class N   1,000.00    1,020.67   0.90%   4.58*
Class T   1,000.00    1,021.42   0.75%   3.82*
                   
CLS Shelter Fund                  
Actual:                  
Class N  $1,000.00   $1,150.80   1.24%  $6.72*
Class T   1,000.00    1,151.40   1.14%   6.18*
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses):                  
Class N   1,000.00    1,018.95   1.24%   6.31*
Class T   1,000.00    1,019.46   1.14%   5.80*

 

*Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annual expense ratios for the most recent six-month period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365.

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Advisor

Brinker Capital Investments, LLC

17605 Wright Street

Omaha, NE 68130

 

Administrator

Gemini Fund Services, LLC

80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110

Hauppauge, NY 11788

 

Distributor

Northern Lights Distributors, LLC

4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100

Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474

1-866-811-0225

 

Transfer Agent

Gemini Fund Services, LLC

4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100

Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474

1-866-811-0225

Custodian

Fifth Third Bancorp

38 Fountain Square Plaza

Cincinnati, OH 45263

 

Legal Counsel

Thompson Hine LLP

41 South High Street, Suite 1700

Columbus, OH 43215

 

 

Independent Registered

Public Accounting Firm

Tait, Weller & Baker LLP

50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900

Philadelphia, PA 19102

 

 

Proxy Voting Policy

 

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-811-0225 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Portfolio Holdings

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The information on Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-811-0225.

 

 

 

AdvisorOne Funds

4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100

Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474

1-866-811-0225

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)       Based on an evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

 

(b)       There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are 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 open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not required for semi-annual reports.

 

(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith..

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b)       Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

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

 

(Registrant) AdvisorOne Funds

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Jason Moore

Jason Moore, Principal Executive Officer/ President

 

Date 1/6/22

 

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

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Jason Moore

Jason Moore, Principal Executive Officer/President

 

Date 1/6/22

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Reid Peters

Reid Peters, Principal Financial Officer/Treasurer

 

Date 1/6/22