N-CSRS 1 d603352dncsrs.htm MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II MML Series Investment Fund II
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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   811-21714                                                                                                                  

                                                     MML Series Investment Fund II                                                                                             

                                               (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

  100 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, CT 06082                                                                                                                         

                    (Address of principal executive offices)                                                     (Zip code)

  Tina Wilson

  100 Bright Meadow Blvd, Enfield, CT 06082                                                                                                                          

                                                                      (Name and address of agent for service)

  Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:      (860) 562-1000                        

  Date of fiscal year end:    12/31/18                            

  Date of reporting period:    6/30/18                           


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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


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LOGO


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President’s Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited)

     1  

Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

     3  

Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

  

MML Blend Fund

     7  

MML Equity Fund

     29  

MML Managed Bond Fund

     34  

MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund

     52  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

     53  

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

     55  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     56  

Financial Highlights

     58  

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     62  

Other Information (Unaudited)

  

Proxy Voting

     82  

Quarterly Reporting

     82  

Trustees’ Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

     82  

Fund Expenses

     84  

This material must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus (or summary prospectus, if available) for the MML Series Investment Fund II. Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the investment company is available in the prospectus (or summary prospectus, if available). Read it carefully before investing.


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MML Series Investment Fund II – President’s Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

To Our Shareholders

 

LOGO

Tina Wilson

“As always, we recommend that you work with a personal financial professional, who can help you define an investment strategy that aligns with your comfort level with respect to market volatility, how long you have to save and invest, and your specific financial goals and risk tolerance.”

June 30, 2018

Welcome to the MML Series Investment Fund II Semiannual Report, covering the six-month period from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018.

Market Highlights

 

  During the first half of 2018, U.S. stocks encountered more volatility than investors experienced in all of 2017, while delivering mixed year-to-date returns.

 

  Economic data supported a global growth environment in spite of headwinds caused by political and geopolitical tensions.

 

  Foreign stocks in developed markets trailed their U.S. counterparts for the period, but fared better than stocks in emerging markets.

 

  U.S. bonds faced headwinds, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased short-term rates two times under its new leadership.

Market Commentary

Domestic stocks continued to rise sharply at the start of the period, but encountered increased volatility beginning in February. After a two-and-a-half-year streak of positive quarterly results, both the S&P 500® Index* (S&P 500) and the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM (Dow) declined for the first quarter of 2018. Both indexes hit record highs in January, but both struggled to hold onto their positive year-to-date returns as the first half of the year ended.

Volatility is the tendency for markets to fluctuate unpredictably and is a normal risk of investing. For nine quarters through the end of 2017, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) had remained uncharacteristically calm. Through the last quarter of 2017, markets absorbed major headline-making events – such as a series of major hurricanes, wildfires, and geopolitical turbulence – with only modest fluctuations. In a stark turnaround, during the first quarter of 2018, the S&P 500 gained or lost one percent of its value 23 times.

Several factors contributed to this market volatility. Wage growth in the U.S. triggered the first major sell-off in domestic markets for the year, as investors sought to balance the likelihood of continued growth against FOMC intentions to raise the short-term federal funds rate several times in the years ahead. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks and financial institutions charge each other for borrowing funds overnight. Scrutiny concerning revelations about how social media companies use data, and in particular, how social media giant Facebook had allowed customer data to be mined, undercut investor confidence in the information technology sector, triggering subsequent rounds of sell-offs. Lastly, political turbulence unsettled markets, as investors tried to assess the impacts of reduced taxes, increasing federal debt limits, risks of a potential global trade war, and whether or not the historic summit between President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un would result in a permanent denuclearization.

As a result, the broad market S&P 500 delivered a modest 2.65% return for the period, and the Dow ended down 0.73%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index fared better, advancing 9.37%, as prominent technology companies like Apple, Netflix, and Google led the way. Small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed their larger peers and growth stocks widely outperformed their value counterparts during the period.

 

 

  *

Indexes mentioned in this report are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be purchased directly for investment.

(Continued)

 

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MML Series Investment Fund II – President’s Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The information technology and consumer discretionary sectors led all others during the first half of 2018, as both delivered double-digit returns. The energy and health care sectors also delivered positive results for the period. The remaining seven sectors ended the reporting period with negative returns, as telecommunication services and consumer staples lagged the field.

Developed international markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE® Index, trailed their domestic peers and delivered a year-to-date return of -2.75%. Developed markets struggled to gain traction under the weight of sell-offs in the U.S. markets, widespread local political issues, and tariff speculations. Emerging-market stocks, as measured in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, fared even worse, trailing the S&P 500 with a -6.66% return for the period.

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) reasserted its influence on markets through actual and forecasted rate hikes and a change in leadership. Under new Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, the FOMC raised the target range for the federal funds rate two times during the reporting period – in March and June. While both hikes were in line with market expectations, the FOMC also projected two more increases through the remainder of 2018, a total of four compared to the three increases projected at the beginning of the year. The FOMC also raised its projection for the federal funds rate from 2.7% to 2.9% in 2019, reflecting its view that economic outlooks will continue to improve.

The Fed’s action followed signals that inflation may be rising faster than desired. Bond yields rose solidly, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond crossing the 3.00% threshold a few times before settling at 2.85% to end the period, compared to starting the year at 2.46%. Since rising yields drive bond prices down, returns on the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ended the period with a return of -1.62%. Investment-grade corporate bonds fared poorly in the rising yield environment. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate 10+ Year Bond Index, which tracks investment-grade corporate bonds, ended the period with a return of -6.77%. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index fared better, ending with a modest 0.16% gain.

Review and maintain your strategy

MassMutual is committed to helping people secure their long-term future and protect the ones they love. While the return of volatility and the reality of market sell-offs can test an investor’s mettle, we’d like to remind you that as an investor seeking retirement income potential, it’s important to maintain perspective and have realistic expectations about the future performance of your annuity. As described in this report, financial markets can reverse suddenly with little or no notice. Our multi-managed and sub-advised mutual funds tap into the deep expertise of seasoned asset managers who are committed to helping long-term investors prepare for retirement income – in all market conditions. As always, we recommend that you work with a personal financial professional, who can help you define an investment strategy that aligns with your comfort level with respect to market volatility, how long you have to save and invest, and your specific financial goals and risk tolerance. Thank you for your confidence in MassMutual.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Tina Wilson

President

The information provided is the opinion of MML Investment Advisers, LLC as of 7/1/18 and is subject to change without notice. It is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Of course, past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

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MML Blend Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Blend Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks to achieve as high a level of total rate of return over an extended period of time as is considered consistent with prudent investment risk and the preservation of capital. The Fund invests across different asset classes (equity securities, fixed income securities, including bank loans and Rule 144A securities, and money market instruments), each represented by a different segment of the Fund’s portfolio. The subadviser typically adjusts the allocation among the three segments, based on its judgment about each segment’s potential for returns in comparison with those of other segments and corresponding risk. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Blend Fund
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Common Stock

     71.0

Corporate Debt

     10.6

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     9.0

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     7.4

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     0.5

Purchased Options

     0.2

Sovereign Debt Obligations

     0.2

Municipal Obligations

     0.2

Preferred Stock

     0.1
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     99.2

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     0.8
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Equity Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Equity Fund, and who are the Fund’s subadvisers?

The Fund’s primary objective is to achieve a superior total rate of return over an extended period of time from both capital appreciation and current income. Its secondary objective is the preservation of capital when business and economic conditions indicate that investing for defensive purposes is appropriate. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the subadvisers believe are undervalued in the marketplace, with a focus on securities of larger size companies. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common or preferred stocks, and other securities, such as warrants and stock rights, whose value is based on stock prices. The Fund typically invests most of its assets in securities of U.S. companies, but may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), including developed and emerging market securities. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in debt securities. The Fund’s two subadvisers are OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (OFI), which managed approximately 59% of the Fund’s portfolio; and Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC (Brandywine Global), which managed approximately 41% of the Fund’s portfolio, as of June 30, 2018.

 

MML Equity Fund
Largest Holdings
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     4.5

Chevron Corp.

     3.1

Bank of America Corp.

     2.7

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     2.4

Citigroup, Inc.

     2.3

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     2.1

Pfizer, Inc.

     2.1

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     2.0

Merck & Co., Inc.

     1.5

Apple, Inc.

     1.5
    

 

 

 
       24.2
    

 

 

 
MML Equity Fund
Sector Table
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Financial

     27.6

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     19.0

Energy

     11.4

Consumer, Cyclical

     8.9

Industrial

     8.8

Technology

     8.5

Communications

     7.0

Utilities

     3.8

Basic Materials

     2.9

Mutual Funds

     1.7
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     99.6

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     0.4
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 
 

 

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MML Managed Bond Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Managed Bond Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve as high a total rate of return on an annual basis as is considered consistent with the preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade fixed income securities (rated Baa3 or higher by Moody’s, BBB- or higher by Standard & Poor’s or the equivalent by any NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the subadviser). The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Managed Bond Fund

Portfolio Characteristics

(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18

 
   

Corporate Debt

     37.2

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     31.4

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     26.4

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     1.1

Purchased Options

     0.9

Municipal Obligations

     0.7

Sovereign Debt Obligations

     0.7

Preferred Stock

     0.2
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     98.6

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     1.4
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund normally invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, U.S. Government securities, and/or repurchase agreements fully collateralized by cash or U.S. Government securities. It is important to note that this Fund seeks to maintain, but does not guarantee, a stable $1.00 share price. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. Government securities and repurchase agreements that are fully collateralized by U.S. Government securities. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML U.S. Government
Money Market Fund

Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18

 
   

Discount Notes

     89.1

Repurchase Agreement

     10.8

Time Deposits

     0.0
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

     99.9

Other Assets & Liabilities

     0.1
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Blend Fund – Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 71.1%      
COMMON STOCK — 71.0%      
Basic Materials — 1.3%      
Chemicals — 0.9%      

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

     7,795      $ 1,213,914  

Albemarle Corp.

     5,110        482,026  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     37,990        1,686,756  

DowDuPont, Inc.

     2,820        185,894  

Eastman Chemical Co.

     6,070        606,757  

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

     10,230        1,123,766  

PPG Industries, Inc.

     8        830  

Praxair, Inc.

     6,736        1,065,299  

The Sherwin-Williams Co.

     3        1,223  
     

 

 

 
        6,366,465  
     

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper — 0.1%      

International Paper Co.

     3,587        186,811  
     

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 0.0%      

Nucor Corp.

     56        3,500  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 0.3%      

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     70,864        1,223,112  

Newmont Mining Corp.

     23,670        892,596  
     

 

 

 
        2,115,708  
     

 

 

 
        8,672,484  
     

 

 

 
Communications — 9.7%      
Advertising — 0.1%      

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

     6,922        162,251  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     3,747        285,784  
     

 

 

 
        448,035  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 6.5%      

Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a)

     11,020        12,443,674  

Alphabet, Inc. Class C (a)

     6,591        7,353,249  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

     3,550        6,034,290  

Booking Holdings, Inc. (a)

     891        1,806,137  

eBay, Inc. (a)

     20,777        753,374  

Expedia Group, Inc.

     5,157        619,820  

F5 Networks, Inc. (a)

     6,200        1,069,190  

Facebook, Inc. Class A (a)

     60,670        11,789,395  

Netflix, Inc. (a)

     1,593        623,548  

Symantec Corp.

     55        1,136  

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

     37        2,061  

VeriSign, Inc. (a)

     16,091        2,211,225  
     

 

 

 
        44,707,099  
     

 

 

 
Media — 1.3%      

CBS Corp. Class B

     57        3,205  

Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (a)

     401        117,577  

Comcast Corp. Class A

     128,424        4,213,591  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Discovery, Inc. Class A (a)

     27,900      $ 767,250  

Discovery, Inc. Class C (a)

     15,443        393,796  

DISH Network Corp. Class A (a)

     12,200        410,042  

News Corp. Class A

     81,166        1,258,073  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A

     19,567        972,284  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B

     8,100        399,087  

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     12,810        386,350  

The Walt Disney Co.

     2        210  
     

 

 

 
        8,921,465  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 1.8%      

AT&T, Inc.

     210,126        6,747,146  

CenturyLink, Inc.

     28        522  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     103,042        4,433,897  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

     25,489        698,908  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     3,137        365,053  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     7,155        359,968  
     

 

 

 
        12,605,494  
     

 

 

 
        66,682,093  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Cyclical — 6.5%      
Airlines — 0.8%      

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

     21,700        1,310,463  

American Airlines Group, Inc.

     28,200        1,070,472  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     23,200        1,149,328  

Southwest Airlines Co.

     10,383        528,287  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (a)

     22,100        1,541,033  
     

 

 

 
        5,599,583  
     

 

 

 
Apparel — 0.5%      

Hanesbrands, Inc.

     6,900        151,938  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (a)

     6,900        459,540  

NIKE, Inc. Class B

     84        6,693  

PVH Corp.

     1,620        242,547  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     13,350        1,678,362  

VF Corp.

     14,900        1,214,648  
     

 

 

 
        3,753,728  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 0.6%      

Ford Motor Co.

     128,513        1,422,639  

General Motors Co.

     45,200        1,780,880  

PACCAR, Inc.

     14,022        868,803  
     

 

 

 
        4,072,322  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.4%      

Aptiv PLC

     9,300        852,159  

BorgWarner, Inc.

     33,300        1,437,228  

Delphi Technologies PLC

     3,100        140,926  

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

     4,351        101,335  
     

 

 

 
        2,531,648  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Blend Fund – Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Distribution & Wholesale — 0.1%      

Fastenal Co.

     82      $ 3,946  

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     3,402        1,049,177  
     

 

 

 
        1,053,123  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 0.2%      

D.R. Horton, Inc.

     21,747        891,627  

PulteGroup, Inc.

     16,873        485,099  
     

 

 

 
        1,376,726  
     

 

 

 
Home Furnishing — 0.0%      

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     86        3,839  

Whirlpool Corp.

     1,243        181,764  
     

 

 

 
        185,603  
     

 

 

 
Leisure Time — 0.3%      

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     34,902        1,468,676  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     3,720        385,392  
     

 

 

 
        1,854,068  
     

 

 

 
Lodging — 0.6%      

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

     12,700        1,005,332  

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

     14,171        1,794,049  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc.

     5,709        252,737  

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     5,709        335,860  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

     3,038        508,379  
     

 

 

 
        3,896,357  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 3.0%      

AutoZone, Inc. (a)

     494        331,440  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     11,892        886,905  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     7,370        1,540,183  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     2,654        284,137  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

     48        4,080  

Foot Locker, Inc.

     42,300        2,227,095  

The Gap, Inc.

     10,990        355,966  

Genuine Parts Co.

     34        3,121  

The Home Depot, Inc.

     11,887        2,319,154  

Kohl’s Corp.

     6,330        461,457  

L Brands, Inc.

     2,200        81,136  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     95        9,079  

Macy’s, Inc.

     76,551        2,865,304  

McDonald’s Corp.

     7,350        1,151,672  

Nordstrom, Inc.

     2,308        119,508  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)

     333        91,099  

Ross Stores, Inc.

     2,644        224,079  

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     34,900        1,945,675  

Starbucks Corp.

     54        2,638  

Tapestry, Inc.

     6,220        290,536  

Target Corp.

     17,286        1,315,810  

Tiffany & Co.

     802        105,543  

The TJX Cos., Inc.

     3,106        295,629  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     16,557        993,668  

Walmart, Inc.

     30,922        2,648,469  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     35      $ 2,738  
     

 

 

 
        20,556,121  
     

 

 

 
Toys, Games & Hobbies — 0.0%      

Hasbro, Inc.

     461        42,555  

Mattel, Inc.

     90        1,478  
     

 

 

 
        44,033  
     

 

 

 
        44,923,312  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 15.6%      
Agriculture — 0.4%      

Altria Group, Inc.

     27,959        1,587,792  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     92        4,216  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     16,486        1,331,080  
     

 

 

 
        2,923,088  
     

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.8%      

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

     15        735  

The Coca-Cola Co.

     14,930        654,830  

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A

     542        118,627  

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     4,404        537,288  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     36,270        3,948,715  
     

 

 

 
        5,260,195  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 1.6%      

Amgen, Inc.

     27,781        5,128,095  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

     3,662        1,062,859  

Celgene Corp. (a)

     16,176        1,284,698  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     54,610        3,868,572  
     

 

 

 
        11,344,224  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 1.5%      

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     4,809        645,079  

Cintas Corp.

     1,878        347,561  

Ecolab, Inc.

     2        281  

Equifax, Inc.

     132        16,514  

H&R Block, Inc.

     29,063        662,055  

Moody’s Corp.

     3,330        567,965  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)

     30,877        2,571,128  

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

     13        434  

Robert Half International, Inc.

     26        1,693  

S&P Global, Inc.

     5,508        1,123,026  

Total System Services, Inc.

     26,107        2,206,564  

United Rentals, Inc. (a)

     7,110        1,049,578  

The Western Union Co.

     71,888        1,461,483  
     

 

 

 
        10,653,361  
     

 

 

 
Cosmetics & Personal Care — 1.0%      

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     5,906        382,768  

The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. Class A

     7,910        1,128,678  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     68,829        5,372,792  
     

 

 

 
        6,884,238  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 0.8%      

Campbell Soup Co.

     1,624        65,837  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

     45,174        1,614,067  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  

General Mills, Inc.

     1,962      $ 86,838  

The Hershey Co.

     1,647        153,270  

Hormel Foods Corp.

     15,732        585,388  

The J.M. Smucker Co.

     845        90,821  

Kellogg Co.

     8,428        588,864  

The Kraft Heinz Co.

     4,958        311,461  

The Kroger Co.

     34,958        994,555  

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     161        18,690  

Mondelez International, Inc. Class A

     75        3,075  

Sysco Corp.

     5,334        364,259  

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

     4,301        296,124  
     

 

 

 
        5,173,249  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 2.2%      

Abbott Laboratories

     31,601        1,927,345  

Align Technology, Inc. (a)

     2,440        834,822  

Baxter International, Inc.

     37,161        2,743,968  

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

     5,652        1,353,993  

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

     46,600        1,523,820  

The Cooper Cos., Inc.

     1,240        291,958  

Danaher Corp.

     11,256        1,110,742  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

     56        2,451  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a)

     30        4,367  

Hologic, Inc. (a)

     1,400        55,650  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)

     288        137,802  

Medtronic PLC

     36,300        3,107,643  

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     86        1,950  

Stryker Corp.

     4,630        781,822  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     3,971        822,553  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a)

     2,097        238,471  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     2,455        273,585  
     

 

 

 
        15,212,942  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 2.0%      

Aetna, Inc.

     6,227        1,142,655  

Anthem, Inc.

     5,796        1,379,622  

Centene Corp. (a)

     17,600        2,168,496  

Cigna Corp.

     6,512        1,106,714  

DaVita, Inc. (a)

     3,030        210,403  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

     2,600        266,760  

Humana, Inc.

     1,084        322,631  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

     2        359  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     3,309        363,791  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     26,944        6,610,441  

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

     50        5,572  
     

 

 

 
        13,577,444  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 0.2%

 

Avery Dennison Corp.

     1,915        195,522  

The Clorox Co.

     723        97,786  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     7,345        773,722  
     

 

 

 
        1,067,030  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Pharmaceuticals — 5.1%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

     49,322      $ 4,569,683  

Allergan PLC

     9,790        1,632,189  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     1,507        128,502  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     20,767        1,149,246  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     15,778        770,440  

CVS Health Corp.

     21,694        1,396,009  

Eli Lilly & Co.

     16,614        1,417,673  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a)

     23,301        1,799,070  

Johnson & Johnson

     57,122        6,931,183  

McKesson Corp.

     7,525        1,003,835  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     51,583        3,131,088  

Mylan NV (a)

     32,247        1,165,407  

Perrigo Co. PLC

     20,600        1,501,946  

Pfizer, Inc.

     207,241        7,518,703  

Zoetis, Inc.

     11,400        971,166  
     

 

 

 
        35,086,140  
     

 

 

 
        107,181,911  
     

 

 

 
Energy — 3.4%

 

Oil & Gas — 3.2%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     48        3,516  

Andeavor

     2,517        330,180  

Apache Corp.

     21        982  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

     48        1,142  

Chesapeake Energy Corp. (a)

     90        472  

Chevron Corp.

     17,788        2,248,937  

ConocoPhillips

     39        2,715  

Devon Energy Corp.

     43,647        1,918,722  

EOG Resources, Inc.

     6,478        806,058  

EQT Corp.

     97        5,352  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     63,897        5,286,199  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     60        3,826  

Hess Corp.

     32        2,141  

Marathon Oil Corp.

     106,627        2,224,239  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     37,706        2,645,453  

Newfield Exploration Co. (a)

     36,100        1,092,025  

Noble Energy, Inc.

     56        1,976  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     13,315        1,114,199  

Phillips 66

     2,869        322,217  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     1        189  

Range Resources Corp.

     99        1,656  

Valero Energy Corp.

     33,500        3,712,805  
     

 

 

 
        21,725,001  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 0.2%

 

Apergy Corp. (a)

     2,586        107,965  

Baker Hughes a GE Co.

     31        1,024  

Halliburton Co.

     17,867        805,087  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     5,594        242,780  

Schlumberger Ltd.

     4,531        303,713  

TechnipFMC PLC

     8,340        264,711  
     

 

 

 
        1,725,280  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Pipelines — 0.0%

 

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     38      $ 672  

The Williams Cos., Inc.

     48        1,301  
     

 

 

 
        1,973  
     

 

 

 
        23,452,254  
     

 

 

 
Financial — 13.3%

 

Banks — 6.8%

 

Bank of America Corp.

     278,498        7,850,859  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     29,707        1,602,098  

BB&T Corp.

     3,166        159,693  

Capital One Financial Corp.

     9,142        840,150  

Citigroup, Inc.

     95,251        6,374,197  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     57,900        2,252,310  

Comerica, Inc.

     8,721        792,913  

Fifth Third Bancorp

     67,621        1,940,723  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     12,980        2,862,999  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     6,800        100,368  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     109,722        11,433,032  

KeyCorp

     32,764        640,209  

M&T Bank Corp.

     1,355        230,553  

Morgan Stanley

     61,597        2,919,698  

Northern Trust Corp.

     5,059        520,520  

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

     12,918        1,745,222  

Regions Financial Corp.

     26,415        469,659  

State Street Corp.

     17,476        1,626,841  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     12,100        798,842  

US Bancorp

     7,602        380,252  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     17,416        965,543  

Zions Bancorp

     4,241        223,458  
     

 

 

 
        46,730,139  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 2.6%

 

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

     880        205,216  

American Express Co.

     23,549        2,307,802  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     11,356        1,588,477  

BlackRock, Inc.

     3,180        1,586,947  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     4,612        235,673  

Discover Financial Services

     1,783        125,541  

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

     12,761        780,463  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     6,387        204,703  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     15        1,103  

Invesco Ltd.

     37,212        988,351  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     37        841  

Mastercard, Inc. Class A

     17,840        3,505,917  

Nasdaq, Inc.

     45        4,107  

Navient Corp.

     142,991        1,863,173  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     4,900        437,815  

Synchrony Financial

     20,100        670,938  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     15,606        1,811,701  

Visa, Inc. Class A

     11,872        1,572,447  
     

 

 

 
        17,891,215  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Insurance — 2.6%

 

Aflac, Inc.

     28,944      $ 1,245,171  

The Allstate Corp.

     12,035        1,098,434  

American International Group, Inc.

     46        2,439  

Aon PLC

     3,445        472,551  

Assurant, Inc.

     5,216        539,804  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

     13,486        2,517,162  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (a)

     26        1,042  

Chubb Ltd.

     7,568        961,287  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     4,419        295,454  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

     3,000        691,440  

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

     5,952        304,326  

Lincoln National Corp.

     30,851        1,920,475  

Loews Corp.

     20,783        1,003,403  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     5,813        476,492  

MetLife, Inc.

     32,190        1,403,484  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     8,129        430,430  

The Progressive Corp.

     18,114        1,071,443  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     15,737        1,471,567  

Torchmark Corp.

     3,282        267,188  

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

     2,287        279,791  

Unum Group

     36,931        1,366,078  

XL Group Ltd.

     3,788        211,938  
     

 

 

 
        18,031,399  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.1%

 

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A (a)

     24,287        1,159,461  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 1.1%

 

American Tower Corp.

     119        17,156  

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A

     685        28,975  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     2,081        357,703  

Boston Properties, Inc.

     3        376  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     280        31,242  

Duke Realty Corp.

     68,100        1,976,943  

Equinix, Inc.

     120        51,587  

Equity Residential

     56        3,567  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     1,500        358,605  

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     7,000        698,670  

GGP, Inc.

     19,700        402,471  

HCP, Inc.

     35        904  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     27,837        586,526  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     48        1,680  

Kimco Realty Corp.

     2,767        47,011  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

     60        6,040  

Prologis, Inc.

     1,338        87,893  

Public Storage

     203        46,053  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     645        109,773  

Ventas, Inc.

     28,825        1,641,584  

Vornado Realty Trust

     1,373        101,492  

Welltower, Inc.

     2,100        131,649  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     20,626      $ 752,024  
     

 

 

 
        7,439,924  
     

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.1%

 

People’s United Financial, Inc.

     25,351        458,600  
     

 

 

 
        91,710,738  
     

 

 

 
Industrial — 5.8%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 1.3%

 

Arconic, Inc.

     8        136  

The Boeing Co.

     18,292        6,137,149  

General Dynamics Corp.

     602        112,219  

Harris Corp.

     770        111,296  

L3 Technologies, Inc.

     970        186,550  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     1,530        452,008  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     3,968        1,220,954  

Raytheon Co.

     889        171,737  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     8        1,077  

United Technologies Corp.

     1,410        176,292  
     

 

 

 
        8,569,418  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 0.0%

 

Johnson Controls International PLC

     65        2,174  

Masco Corp.

     25        936  

Vulcan Materials Co.

     5        645  
     

 

 

 
        3,755  
     

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.3%

 

AMETEK, Inc.

     25,500        1,840,080  

Emerson Electric Co.

     4,869        336,643  
     

 

 

 
        2,176,723  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.9%

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     15,163        937,680  

Allegion PLC

     1,633        126,329  

Amphenol Corp. Class A

     4,264        371,608  

Corning, Inc.

     6,667        183,409  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

     2,852        148,218  

Fortive Corp.

     5,878        453,252  

Garmin Ltd.

     2,100        128,100  

Honeywell International, Inc.

     14,922        2,149,514  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     2,720        199,186  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     14,300        1,287,858  

Waters Corp. (a)

     1,540        298,129  
     

 

 

 
        6,283,283  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.4%

 

Fluor Corp.

     16,809        819,943  

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.

     27,320        1,734,547  

nVent Electric PLC (a)

     18,023        452,377  
     

 

 

 
        3,006,867  
     

 

 

 
Environmental Controls — 0.0%

 

Republic Services, Inc.

     337        23,037  

Stericycle, Inc. (a)

     97        6,333  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Waste Management, Inc.

     1,973      $ 160,484  
     

 

 

 
        189,854  
     

 

 

 
Hand & Machine Tools — 0.0%

 

Snap-on, Inc.

     1        161  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     9        1,195  
     

 

 

 
        1,356  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Construction & Mining — 0.4%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

     20,655        2,802,264  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Diversified — 0.5%

 

Cummins, Inc.

     11,795        1,568,735  

Deere & Co.

     5,870        820,626  

Flowserve Corp.

     70        2,828  

Pentair PLC

     18,023        758,408  

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

     493        81,952  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     663        182,928  

Xylem, Inc.

     3,355        226,060  
     

 

 

 
        3,641,537  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 1.3%

 

3M Co.

     11,212        2,205,625  

Dover Corp.

     5,173        378,664  

Eaton Corp. PLC

     13,566        1,013,923  

General Electric Co.

     86        1,170  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     14,905        2,064,939  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

     9,600        861,408  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

     12,218        1,904,175  

Textron, Inc.

     4,672        307,931  
     

 

 

 
        8,737,835  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.1%

 

Ball Corp.

     4        142  

Packaging Corp. of America

     750        83,843  

Sealed Air Corp.

     53        2,250  

WestRock Co.

     9,167        522,702  
     

 

 

 
        608,937  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 0.6%

 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     120        10,039  

CSX Corp.

     3,507        223,677  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     126        9,211  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     7,813        1,178,747  

Union Pacific Corp.

     16,712        2,367,756  

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

     4,880        518,402  
     

 

 

 
        4,307,832  
     

 

 

 
        40,329,661  
     

 

 

 
Technology — 13.7%

 

Computers — 5.1%

 

Accenture PLC Class A

     8,860        1,449,407  

Apple, Inc.

     119,897        22,194,134  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A

     10,256        810,122  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  

DXC Technology Co.

     16,979      $ 1,368,677  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     67,274        982,873  

HP, Inc.

     21,274        482,707  

International Business Machines Corp.

     15,040        2,101,088  

NetApp, Inc.

     35,798        2,811,217  

Perspecta, Inc.

     8,489        174,449  

Seagate Technology PLC

     17,400        982,578  

Western Digital Corp.

     25,647        1,985,334  
     

 

 

 
        35,342,586  
     

 

 

 
Office & Business Equipment — 0.2%

 

Xerox Corp.

     55,436        1,330,464  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 3.5%

 

Analog Devices, Inc.

     1,072        102,826  

Applied Materials, Inc.

     41,339        1,909,448  

Broadcom, Inc.

     219        53,138  

Intel Corp.

     164,423        8,173,467  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     19,689        2,018,713  

Lam Research Corp.

     10,423        1,801,616  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     12,421        1,129,690  

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

     29,817        1,563,603  

NVIDIA Corp.

     7,486        1,773,433  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     35,100        1,969,812  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

     6,010        580,867  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     22,274        2,455,709  

Xilinx, Inc.

     3,756        245,117  
     

 

 

 
        23,777,439  
     

 

 

 
Software — 4.9%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     23,800        1,816,416  

Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)

     12,600        3,072,006  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

     26        1,904  

ANSYS, Inc. (a)

     2,350        409,323  

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

     37        4,850  

CA, Inc.

     15,073        537,353  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

     32,500        1,407,575  

Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)

     77        8,073  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

     867        122,264  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     5,500        583,165  

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

     3,352        248,350  

Intuit, Inc.

     9,710        1,983,802  

Microsoft Corp.

     167,695        16,536,404  

Oracle Corp.

     87,557        3,857,761  

Paychex, Inc.

     64        4,374  

Red Hat, Inc. (a)

     15,181        2,039,871  

salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

     7,004        955,346  

Synopsys, Inc. (a)

     600        51,342  
     

 

 

 
        33,640,179  
     

 

 

 
        94,090,668  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Utilities — 1.7%

 

Electric — 1.7%

 

AES Corp.

     55,887      $ 749,445  

Ameren Corp.

     660        40,161  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     8,385        580,661  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     23,731        657,586  

CMS Energy Corp.

     7,903        373,654  

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     2,182        170,152  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     1,716        116,997  

DTE Energy Co.

     3,020        312,963  

Duke Energy Corp.

     5,790        457,873  

Edison International

     17,526        1,108,870  

Entergy Corp.

     21,498        1,736,823  

Eversource Energy

     812        47,591  

Exelon Corp.

     22,140        943,164  

FirstEnergy Corp.

     44,980        1,615,232  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     3,040        507,771  

NRG Energy, Inc.

     1,200        36,840  

PG&E Corp.

     13,916        592,265  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     1,396        112,462  

PPL Corp.

     11,618        331,694  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     1,424        77,095  

SCANA Corp.

     2,947        113,519  

Sempra Energy

     2,231        259,041  

The Southern Co.

     7,922        366,868  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

     4,542        293,640  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

     5,472        249,961  
     

 

 

 
        11,852,328  
     

 

 

 
Gas — 0.0%

 

NiSource, Inc.

     713        18,738  
     

 

 

 
        11,871,066  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $333,881,055)
        488,914,187  
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.1%      
Financial — 0.1%      
Insurance — 0.1%      

The Allstate Corp., 3 mo. USD
LIBOR + 3.165% VRN 5.100%

     20,000        520,200  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $500,000)
        520,200  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES
(Cost $334,381,055)
        489,434,387  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
BONDS & NOTES — 27.9%

 

CORPORATE DEBT — 10.6%

 

Advertising — 0.0%

 

WPP Finance 2010
5.625% 11/15/43

   $ 204,000      $ 213,540  
     

 

 

 
Aerospace & Defense — 0.0%

 

United Technologies Corp.
6.125% 7/15/38

     80,000        93,615  
     

 

 

 
Agriculture — 0.1%

 

Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp.
3.250% 8/15/26

     165,000        150,600  

3.500% 11/24/20

     160,000        159,906  

Reynolds American, Inc.
5.850% 8/15/45

     120,000        131,003  
     

 

 

 
        441,509  
     

 

 

 
Airlines — 0.3%

 

American Airlines Group, Inc.
5.500% 10/01/19 (b)

     1,379,000        1,392,790  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2014-1, Class B
4.375% 4/01/24

     31,388        31,388  

Spirit Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A
4.100% 10/01/29

     293,733        292,470  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2018-1, Class B
4.600% 9/01/27

     95,000        95,471  

WestJet Airlines Ltd.
3.500% 6/16/21 (b)

     117,000        115,799  
     

 

 

 
        1,927,918  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 0.3%

 

Ford Motor Co.
5.291% 12/08/46

     80,000        74,138  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
4.140% 2/15/23

     465,000        464,845  

4.375% 8/06/23

     200,000        201,056  

General Motors Co.
4.200% 10/01/27

     215,000        205,946  

5.150% 4/01/38

     130,000        123,724  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3.500% 11/07/24

     515,000        490,382  

4.150% 6/19/23

     235,000        234,944  

Hyundai Capital America
2.875% 8/09/18 (b)

     135,000        134,980  
     

 

 

 
        1,930,015  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.0%

 

Lear Corp.
5.375% 3/15/24

     85,000        88,167  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Banks — 1.4%      

Associated Banc-Corp.
4.250% 1/15/25

   $ 494,000      $ 496,543  

Banco Santander SA
3.125% 2/23/23

     400,000        379,564  

4.250% 4/11/27

     200,000        190,102  

Bank of America Corp.
4.183% 11/25/27

     405,000        394,429  

3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.814% 4.244% VRN 4/24/38

     200,000        194,275  

6.110% 1/29/37

     220,000        252,713  

7.750% 5/14/38

     95,000        128,647  

Bank of Montreal
3.803% VRN 12/15/32 (c)

     245,000        226,946  

The Bank of Nova Scotia
4.500% 12/16/25

     200,000        199,414  

4.650% VRN 12/31/99 (c)

     415,000        375,575  

Barclays PLC
3.710% FRN 5/16/24 (c)

     345,000        342,154  

4.337% 1/10/28

     260,000        246,943  

BPCE SA
3.500% 10/23/27 (b)

     420,000        383,361  

Citigroup, Inc.
3.875% 3/26/25

     562,000        545,066  

8.125% 7/15/39

     90,000        126,596  

Credit Suisse Group AG
4.207% VRN 6/12/24 (b) (c)

     280,000        280,204  

4.282% 1/09/28 (b)

     250,000        243,187  

Deutsche Bank AG
3.150% 1/22/21

     310,000        300,010  

First Republic Bank
4.375% 8/01/46

     685,000        655,327  

Fulton Financial Corp.
3.600% 3/16/22

     230,000        225,736  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.814% VRN 4/23/29 (c)

     260,000        247,296  

5.950% 1/15/27

     212,000        229,651  

6.250% 2/01/41

     60,000        70,054  

6.750% 10/01/37

     200,000        237,368  

HSBC Holdings PLC
4.250% 3/14/24

     200,000        198,980  

4.583% VRN 6/19/29 (c)

     255,000        257,559  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.
3.375% 5/01/23

     140,000        136,738  

3.625% 12/01/27

     205,000        192,738  

5.600% 7/15/41

     195,000        219,904  

Morgan Stanley
4.350% 9/08/26

     400,000        394,541  

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS
4.750% 10/17/19 (b)

     445,000        440,959  

Valley National Bancorp
5.125% 9/27/23

     245,000        255,856  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Wells Fargo & Co.
5.375% 11/02/43

   $ 159,000      $ 166,031  

5.606% 1/15/44

     110,000        118,343  
     

 

 

 
        9,352,810  
     

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.1%      

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
4.900% 2/01/46

     575,000        591,318  

Molson Coors Brewing Co.
4.200% 7/15/46

     285,000        255,875  

5.000% 5/01/42

     60,000        60,846  
     

 

 

 
        908,039  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 0.1%      

Amgen, Inc.
5.150% 11/15/41

     90,000        95,695  

Celgene Corp.
3.450% 11/15/27

     310,000        285,040  

4.350% 11/15/47

     200,000        176,132  
     

 

 

 
        556,867  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 0.2%      

CRH America Finance, Inc.
3.950% 4/04/28 (b)

     320,000        308,935  

Standard Industries, Inc.
5.000% 2/15/27 (b)

     471,000        436,852  

5.375% 11/15/24 (b)

     246,000        242,925  

5.500% 2/15/23 (b)

     178,000        179,780  
     

 

 

 
        1,168,492  
     

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.3%      

Incitec Pivot Finance LLC
6.000% 12/10/19 (b)

     185,000        191,274  

LYB International Finance BV
5.250% 7/15/43

     175,000        181,649  

Monsanto Co.
4.400% 7/15/44

     100,000        92,650  

The Mosaic Co.
4.050% 11/15/27

     292,000        279,047  

RPM International, Inc.
3.750% 3/15/27

     110,000        104,861  

The Sherwin-Williams Co.
4.500% 6/01/47

     105,000        100,213  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.698% 4/24/20 (b)

     310,000        308,875  

4.441% 4/24/23 (b)

     400,000        397,761  

Yara International ASA
4.750% 6/01/28 (b)

     350,000        351,848  
     

 

 

 
        2,008,178  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.1%      

The ADT Corp.
6.250% 10/15/21

     752,000        778,320  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

ERAC USA Finance LLC
6.700% 6/01/34 (b)

   $ 78,000      $ 93,662  
     

 

 

 
        871,982  
     

 

 

 
Computers — 0.1%

 

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.
6.020% 6/15/26 (b)

     76,000        79,830  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.
4.450% 12/01/20

     835,000        841,262  
     

 

 

 
        921,092  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 0.9%

 

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust
3.300% 1/23/23

     395,000        379,667  

3.875% 1/23/28

     780,000        718,453  

4.500% 5/15/21

     290,000        295,474  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
3.500% 8/01/25

     290,000        281,106  

Aircastle Ltd.
5.000% 4/01/23

     275,000        276,031  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.250% 11/05/18

     485,000        485,000  

4.750% 9/10/18

     360,000        360,675  

Ares Finance Co. LLC
4.000% 10/08/24 (b)

     355,000        336,136  

Discover Financial Services
4.100% 2/09/27

     265,000        254,184  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.
4.418% 11/15/35

     200,000        193,756  

Genpact Luxembourg Sarl
3.700% 4/01/22 (b)

     360,000        351,686  

High Street Funding Trust I
4.111% 2/15/28 (b)

     1,005,000        986,538  

Lazard Group LLC
3.625% 3/01/27

     184,000        172,404  

4.250% 11/14/20

     488,000        497,553  

Legg Mason, Inc.
5.625% 1/15/44

     175,000        182,085  

Neuberger Berman Group LLC/Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.
4.500% 3/15/27 (b)

     170,000        168,524  
     

 

 

 
        5,939,272  
     

 

 

 
Electric — 0.6%

 

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
3.500% 4/01/28 (b)

     155,000        146,993  

CMS Energy Corp.
4.700% 3/31/43

     115,000        118,964  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.750% 9/01/46

     195,000        171,758  

EDP Finance BV
3.625% 7/15/24 (b)

     420,000        402,142  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Entergy Louisiana LLC
4.950% 1/15/45

   $ 165,000      $ 166,803  

Florida Power & Light Co.
4.950% 6/01/35

     125,000        138,954  

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
3.450% 7/15/20

     615,000        612,343  

3.700% 9/01/24

     170,000        164,842  

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd.
4.250% 8/14/28 (b)

     425,000        408,705  

7.250% 1/15/19 (b)

     200,000        203,850  

Nevada Power Co., Series N
6.650% 4/01/36

     135,000        176,019  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co.
7.500% 9/01/38

     40,000        56,794  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
5.800% 3/01/37

     120,000        125,440  

Pennsylvania Electric Co.
4.150% 4/15/25 (b)

     295,000        298,255  

Progress Energy, Inc.
7.000% 10/30/31

     25,000        31,895  

Puget Energy, Inc.
3.650% 5/15/25

     350,000        340,620  

Transelec SA
4.625% 7/26/23 (b)

     175,000        178,682  

Xcel Energy, Inc.
6.500% 7/01/36

     240,000        307,828  
     

 

 

 
        4,050,887  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.1%      

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.250% 9/08/24

     155,000        144,896  

3.875% 1/12/28

     145,000        135,879  

4.500% 3/01/23

     80,000        81,290  

Ingram Micro, Inc.
5.450% STEP 12/15/24

     203,000        200,961  
     

 

 

 
        563,026  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.1%      

SBA Tower Trust
2.877% 7/10/46 (b)

     200,000        194,273  

3.156% 10/10/45 (b)

     210,000        208,309  

3.168% 4/09/47 (b)

     260,000        254,378  
     

 

 

 
        656,960  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 0.0%      

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
3.000% 6/01/26

     315,000        283,665  
     

 

 

 
Gas — 0.1%      

NiSource, Inc.
5.800% 2/01/42

     175,000        201,316  

Spire, Inc.
4.700% 8/15/44

     290,000        297,588  
     

 

 

 
        498,904  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Hand & Machine Tools — 0.0%      

Kennametal, Inc.
2.650% 11/01/19

   $ 150,000      $ 149,955  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 0.1%      

Abbott Laboratories
4.900% 11/30/46

     115,000        123,801  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
3.363% 6/06/24

     240,000        230,540  

3.700% 6/06/27

     295,000        279,248  

4.685% 12/15/44

     225,000        218,087  
     

 

 

 
        851,676  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 0.1%      

Humana, Inc.
3.950% 3/15/27

     250,000        245,842  

4.800% 3/15/47

     125,000        128,413  
     

 

 

 
        374,255  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 0.1%      

Lennar Corp.
4.500% 11/15/19

     516,000        519,225  

4.750% 5/30/25

     200,000        193,500  
     

 

 

 
        712,725  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 0.0%      

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
3.150% 8/01/27

     85,000        78,869  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 0.7%      

The Allstate Corp.
3 mo. USD LIBOR +2.938%
5.750% VRN 8/15/53

     570,000        585,675  

American International Group, Inc.
4.200% 4/01/28

     260,000        254,376  

4.500% 7/16/44

     200,000        186,247  

4.750% 4/01/48

     75,000        72,290  

5.750% VRN 4/01/48 (c)

     200,000        197,000  

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
6.125% 8/15/23

     495,000        481,922  

Arch Capital Group US, Inc.
5.144% 11/01/43

     170,000        179,725  

Athene Holding Ltd.
4.125% 1/12/28

     790,000        728,506  

AXIS Specialty Finance PLC
4.000% 12/06/27

     415,000        391,565  

CNA Financial Corp.
3.450% 8/15/27

     185,000        172,039  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.
5.250% 5/30/25

     465,000        461,512  

Enstar Group Ltd.
4.500% 3/10/22

     140,000        139,553  

Trinity Acquisition PLC
4.400% 3/15/26

     70,000        69,314  

USF&G Capital I
8.500% 12/15/45 (b)

     150,000        207,822  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Voya Financial, Inc.
4.700% VRN 1/23/48 (b) (c)

   $ 180,000      $ 160,200  

Willis North America, Inc.
7.000% 9/29/19

     97,000        101,227  

Willis Towers Watson PLC
5.750% 3/15/21

     230,000        242,476  

XLIT Ltd.
4.450% 3/31/25

     395,000        388,634  

5.500% 3/31/45

     100,000        103,815  
     

 

 

 
        5,123,898  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.1%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.
4.050% 8/22/47

     300,000        293,881  

Expedia Group, Inc.
7.456% 8/15/18

     425,000        427,061  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.
3.595% 1/19/28 (b)

     225,000        212,855  
     

 

 

 
        933,797  
     

 

 

 
Investment Companies — 0.3%

 

Ares Capital Corp.
3.500% 2/10/23

     510,000        486,107  

3.875% 1/15/20

     525,000        526,716  

FS Investment Corp.
4.000% 7/15/19

     505,000        505,484  

TCP Capital Corp.
4.125% 8/11/22

     470,000        448,634  
     

 

 

 
        1,966,941  
     

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 0.2%

 

ArcelorMittal
5.125% 6/01/20

     320,000        328,000  

5.250% STEP 8/05/20

     618,000        638,085  

Vale Overseas Ltd.
5.875% 6/10/21

     475,000        501,719  

6.875% 11/21/36

     95,000        106,656  
     

 

 

 
        1,574,460  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Diversified — 0.1%

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC
3.875% 10/15/21

     500,000        497,500  
     

 

 

 
Media — 0.3%

 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.125% 5/01/27 (b)

     200,000        187,125  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital
3.579% 7/23/20

     270,000        269,657  

4.464% 7/23/22

     244,000        246,998  

6.484% 10/23/45

     225,000        237,158  

Comcast Corp.
3.400% 7/15/46

     220,000        178,403  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.950% 3/20/28

   $ 250,000      $ 236,754  

5.000% 9/20/37

     160,000        154,056  

Grupo Televisa SAB
6.625% 3/18/25

     175,000        194,691  

Time Warner Cable, Inc.
6.750% 6/15/39

     110,000        117,269  

8.250% 4/01/19

     45,000        46,676  

8.750% 2/14/19

     65,000        67,169  

Warner Media LLC
6.250% 3/29/41

     25,000        27,183  
     

 

 

 
        1,963,139  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 0.2%

 

Glencore Finance Canada Ltd.
5.550% STEP 10/25/42 (b)

     149,000        149,006  

Glencore Funding LLC
3.875% 10/27/27 (b)

     160,000        147,851  

4.625% 4/29/24 (b)

     355,000        356,923  

Kinross Gold Corp.
4.500% 7/15/27 (b)

     166,000        152,305  

5.125% 9/01/21

     600,000        615,570  
     

 

 

 
        1,421,655  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 0.0%

 

General Electric Co.
4.125% 10/09/42

     270,000        250,764  
     

 

 

 
Office Equipment/Supplies — 0.1%

 

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
3.625% STEP 9/15/20

     135,000        131,625  

3.625% STEP 10/01/21

     485,000        455,924  
     

 

 

 
        587,549  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 0.7%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
6.450% 9/15/36

     250,000        288,914  

Andeavor
4.500% 4/01/48

     85,000        77,463  

Antero Resources Corp.
5.375% 11/01/21

     539,000        545,737  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
3.000% 8/15/22

     200,000        191,575  

4.250% 4/15/27

     300,000        288,958  

6.750% 11/15/39

     100,000        109,816  

Continental Resources, Inc.
4.375% 1/15/28

     260,000        258,476  

4.500% 4/15/23

     250,000        253,696  

Encana Corp.
6.500% 2/01/38

     80,000        93,967  

EQT Corp.
3.900% 10/01/27

     690,000        643,474  

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
4.650% 3/15/25

     190,000        196,177  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
4.750% 9/15/44

   $ 100,000      $ 95,142  

6.500% 3/01/41

     170,000        197,973  

Nabors Industries, Inc.
5.500% 1/15/23

     215,000        206,938  

Newfield Exploration Co.
5.750% 1/30/22

     200,000        208,250  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
3.950% 2/01/28(b)

     70,000        65,473  

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp.
7.000% 11/15/23

     175,000        181,125  

Petroleos Mexicanos
3.500% 1/30/23

     100,000        94,667  

4.625% 9/21/23

     100,000        98,600  

5.350% 2/12/28 (b)

     190,000        179,892  

5.500% 1/21/21

     285,000        293,405  

6.375% 1/23/45

     80,000        73,680  

6.500% 3/13/27

     60,000        61,525  

6.625% 6/15/38

     37,000        35,150  
     

 

 

 
        4,740,073  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 0.0%  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
3.950% 12/01/42

     216,000        182,201  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.1%  

Amcor Finance USA, Inc.
3.625% 4/28/26 (b)

     490,000        465,180  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.4%  

AbbVie, Inc.
4.700% 5/14/45

     165,000        163,213  

Allergan Funding SCS
4.550% 3/15/35

     100,000        94,615  

4.750% 3/15/45

     190,000        182,899  

CVS Health Corp.
4.300% 3/25/28

     173,000        170,649  

5.050% 3/25/48

     240,000        244,247  

6.125% 9/15/39

     175,000        198,980  

CVS Pass-Through Trust
5.926% 1/10/34 (b)

     268,825        289,157  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
4.500% 2/25/26

     180,000        178,695  

4.800% 7/15/46

     195,000        185,431  

McKesson Corp.
4.883% 3/15/44

     60,000        60,887  

6.000% 3/01/41

     125,000        145,697  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.875% 9/23/23

     95,000        89,376  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV LLC
2.250% 3/18/20

     200,000        192,787  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
1.700% 7/19/19

     100,000        97,623  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

2.200% 7/21/21

   $ 670,000      $ 621,450  

4.100% 10/01/46

     75,000        53,607  
     

 

 

 
        2,969,313  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 0.9%  

Andeavor Logistics LP
6.875% VRN 12/31/99 (c)

     300,000        297,000  

Andeavor Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
3.500% 12/01/22

     75,000        73,281  

6.250% 10/15/22

     97,000        100,479  

Energy Transfer Equity LP
5.875% 1/15/24

     64,000        65,600  

7.500% 10/15/20

     105,000        111,956  

Energy Transfer Partners LP
4.200% 4/15/27

     165,000        155,480  

6.125% 12/15/45

     75,000        74,957  

6.250% VRN 12/31/99 (c)

     385,000        356,606  

6.500% 2/01/42

     100,000        103,030  

EnLink Midstream Partners LP
4.150% 6/01/25

     350,000        323,474  

4.850% 7/15/26

     149,000        141,186  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC 5.375% VRN 2/15/78 (c)

     195,000        177,759  

EQT Midstream Partners LP
4.750% 7/15/23

     495,000        494,203  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
5.300% 9/15/20

     475,000        492,675  

6.375% 3/01/41

     65,000        69,753  

6.500% 2/01/37

     120,000        129,549  

6.550% 9/15/40

     90,000        98,771  

6.950% 1/15/38

     10,000        11,397  

MPLX LP
4.500% 4/15/38

     195,000        180,111  

4.875% 6/01/25

     372,000        382,480  

5.200% 3/01/47

     35,000        34,777  

5.500% 2/15/23

     136,000        138,571  

Phillips 66 Partners LP
3.750% 3/01/28

     135,000        126,170  

4.680% 2/15/45

     28,000        26,247  

Plains All American Pipeline LP
6.125% VRN 12/31/99 (c)

     385,000        364,788  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.
3.650% 6/01/22

     191,000        187,226  

4.500% 12/15/26

     210,000        205,563  

4.700% 6/15/44

     100,000        87,861  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.200% 3/15/28

     240,000        232,346  

Series WI
5.750% 5/15/24

     250,000        266,664  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP 4.000% 10/01/27

     230,000        214,982  

5.300% 4/01/44

     75,000        67,983  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Western Gas Partners LP
4.000% 7/01/22

   $ 481,000      $ 475,366  

4.500% 3/01/28

     105,000        101,048  
     

 

 

 
        6,369,339  
     

 

 

 
Private Equity — 0.1%  

Hercules Capital, Inc.
4.625% 10/23/22

     470,000        469,315  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 0.3%  

American Tower Corp.
4.400% 2/15/26

     140,000        138,997  

American Tower Trust #1
3.652% 3/23/48 (b)

     310,000        305,546  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.200% 9/01/24

     265,000        250,099  

4.000% 3/01/27

     120,000        115,519  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP
3.500% 8/01/26

     200,000        187,980  

Host Hotels & Resorts LP
3.875% 4/01/24

     245,000        238,855  

Kimco Realty Corp.
3.300% 2/01/25

     160,000        151,587  

Mid-America Apartments LP
3.600% 6/01/27

     155,000        148,559  

UDR, Inc.
3.500% 7/01/27

     220,000        208,539  

Weingarten Realty Investors
3.250% 8/15/26

     85,000        78,323  
     

 

 

 
        1,824,004  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.2%      

Dollar Tree, Inc.
4.200% 5/15/28

     320,000        308,886  

El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV
3.950% 10/02/24 (b)

     445,000        418,567  

The Home Depot, Inc.
5.950% 4/01/41

     150,000        185,226  

QVC, Inc.
3.125% 4/01/19

     155,000        154,820  

4.375% 3/15/23

     150,000        148,214  

5.125% 7/02/22

     30,000        30,731  
     

 

 

 
        1,246,444  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 0.1%  

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
4.200% 6/22/23

     275,000        274,958  

Microchip Technology, Inc.
3.922% 6/01/21 (b)

     165,000        165,274  
     

 

 

 
        440,232  
     

 

 

 
Software — 0.1%      

Microsoft Corp.
4.450% 11/03/45

     330,000        354,714  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Telecommunications — 0.4%      

AT&T, Inc.
3.800% 3/01/24

   $ 205,000      $ 201,047  

4.750% 5/15/46

     210,000        187,588  

5.250% 3/01/37

     95,000        93,437  

CenturyLink, Inc.
6.150% 9/15/19

     140,000        142,800  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.500% 1/15/40

     55,000        65,404  

Crown Castle Towers LLC
4.241% 7/15/48 (b) (d)

     250,000        251,364  

Ericsson LM
4.125% 5/15/22

     500,000        492,544  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
6.500% 6/15/19

     175,000        179,104  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.250% 4/15/22

     410,000        461,250  

Telefonica Emisiones SAU
4.665% 3/06/38

     180,000        168,366  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.862% 8/21/46

     372,000        355,473  

6.550% 9/15/43

     149,000        176,391  
     

 

 

 
        2,774,768  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 0.0%      

Asciano Finance Ltd.
4.625% 9/23/20 (b)

     105,000        106,433  

Autoridad del Canal de Panama
4.950% 7/29/35 (b)

     210,000        218,662  
     

 

 

 
        325,095  
     

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing — 0.2%      

DAE Funding LLC
4.000% 8/01/20 (b)

     173,000        171,054  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.
4.500% 3/15/23 (b)

     250,000        237,450  

5.250% 8/15/22 (b)

     755,000        747,458  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.
3.900% 2/01/24 (b)

     500,000        494,534  
     

 

 

 
        1,650,496  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT
(Cost $74,264,685)
        72,773,295  
     

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS — 0.2%  

JobsOhio Beverage System Series B
4.532% 1/01/35

     325,000        351,256  

Orange County Local Transportation Authority BAB
6.908% 2/15/41

     230,000        311,411  

Panhandle-Plains Student Finance Corp., Series 2001-A2
3.530% FRN 12/01/31 (c)

     300,000        297,783  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

State of California BAB
7.550% 4/01/39

   $ 120,000      $ 176,957  

7.600% 11/01/40

     105,000        157,917  
     

 

 

 
        1,295,324  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $1,241,285)
        1,295,324  
     

 

 

 
NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 9.0%  
Automobile ABS — 0.5%      

CPS Auto Receivables Trust,
Series 2016-C, Class A
1.620% 1/15/20 (b)

     9,054        9,050  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust,
Series 2016-2A, Class B
2.210% 7/15/22 (b)

     450,000        442,257  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II LP
Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.290% 2/25/24 (b)

     1,240,000        1,214,295  

Series 2018-1A, Class B
3.600% 2/25/24 (b)

     650,000        631,841  

Oscar US Funding Trust II,
Series 2015-1A, Class A4
2.440% 6/15/22 (b)

     350,000        348,691  

Oscar US Funding Trust IV,
Series 2016-1A, Class A2B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.700%
3.619% FRN 7/15/20 (b)

     32,222        32,337  

Oscar US Funding Trust V,
Series 2016-2A, Class A4
2.990% 12/15/23 (b)

     690,000        685,215  

Oscar US Funding Trust VI,
Series 2017-1A, Class A4
3.300% 5/10/24 (b)

     150,000        149,566  
     

 

 

 
        3,513,252  
     

 

 

 
Commercial MBS — 0.5%      

Aventura Mall Trust, Series 2018-AVM, Class C 4.112% VRN 7/05/40 (b) (c)

     710,000        708,155  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2012-CR4, Class B
3.703% 10/15/45 (b)

     195,000        191,966  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class A5
3.961% 3/10/47

     319,000        325,926  

Series 2015-CR23, Class C
4.395% VRN 5/10/48 (c)

     140,000        136,839  

DBCCRE Mortgage Trust,
Series 2014-ARCP, Class A
4.238% 1/10/34 (b)

     165,000        170,532  

DBUBS Mortgage Trust,
Series 2011-LC1A, Class B
5.471% VRN 11/10/46 (b) (c)

     110,000        115,885  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

GCCFC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-GG7, Class AM
5.951% VRN 7/10/38 (c)

   $ 146,765      $ 148,493  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II,
Series 2012-GC6, Class AS
4.948% 1/10/45 (b)

     100,000        104,420  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-CB18, Class AM 5.466% VRN 6/12/47 (c)

     75,984        76,024  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust
Series 2018-H3, Class B
4.620% 7/15/51 (d)

     120,000        123,599  

Series 2011-C2, Class B 5.200% VRN 6/15/44 (b) (c)

     250,000        259,216  

TIAA Seasoned Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C4, Class AJ
5.477% VRN 8/15/39 (c)

     18,079        18,007  

Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2016-2, Class AFX
2.997% VRN 10/25/46 (c)

     209,521        208,581  

VNO Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-PENN, Class A 3.808% 12/13/29 (b)

     240,000        242,593  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C33, Class AM 6.209% VRN 2/15/51 (c)

     117,241        119,304  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2018-C45, Class AS
1.000% 6/15/51 (d)

     240,000        247,187  

Series 2010-C1, Class A1
3.349% 11/15/43 (b)

     16,228        16,299  

Series 2018-C45, Class B
4.556% 6/15/51 (d)

     60,000        61,797  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C8, Class B
4.311% 8/15/45

     190,000        193,625  
     

 

 

 
        3,468,448  
     

 

 

 
Home Equity ABS — 0.0%      

Mastr Asset-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-WMC1, Class M3 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .720%
2.811% FRN 3/25/35

     54,932        55,108  
     

 

 

 
Other ABS — 3.9%      

321 Henderson Receivables LLC
Series 2005-1A, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .230%
2.303% FRN 11/15/40 (b)

     67,730        64,502  

Series 2015-1A, Class A
3.260% 9/15/72 (b)

     49,267        46,747  

Aames Mortgage Investment Trust
Series 2005-1, Class M4 1 mo.
USD LIBOR + 1.125%
3.216% FRN 6/25/35

     21,805        21,772  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2004-1, Class M5 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.725%
3.816% FRN 1/25/35

   $ 83,207      $ 82,936  

ALM VII Ltd., Series 2012-7A, Class A1R 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.480%
3.828% FRN 10/15/28 (b)

     410,000        412,616  

Alterna Funding II LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A 2.500% 2/15/24 (b)

     43,307        43,226  

Apidos CLO XXV, Series 2016-25A, Class A1 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.460%
3.819% FRN 10/20/28 (b)

     250,000        250,241  

Arbys Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2 4.969% 10/30/45 (b)

     312,000        312,448  

Avery Point III CLO Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class AR 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.120% 3.475% FRN 1/18/25 (b)

     203,684        203,704  

Avery Point VI CLO Ltd., Series 2015-6A, Class A 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.450% 3.813% FRN 8/05/27 (b)

     570,000        570,168  

Bain Capital Credit CLO, Series 2017-1A, Class A1 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250% 3.609% FRN 7/20/30 (b)

     400,000        400,541  

BCC Funding XIV LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A1 2.200% 2/20/19 (b)

     172,988        172,904  

Benefit Street Partners CLO V-B Ltd., Series 2018-5BA, Class A1A 3.207% FRN 4/20/31 (b) (c)

     260,000        259,271  

Birchwood Park CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class AR 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.180% 3.528% FRN 7/15/26 (b)

     345,000        345,041  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class A1 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.430%
3.785% FRN 7/18/27 (b)

     380,000        380,014  

BlueVirgo Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class NOTE 3.000% 12/15/22 (b)

     138,984        138,975  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.940% 5/25/29 (b)

     153,196        149,401  

Capital Automotive REIT

     

Series 2014-1A, Class A
3.660% 10/15/44 (b)

     160,000        154,357  

Series 2017-1A, Class A2
4.180% 4/15/47 (b)

     138,367        137,662  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1R 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.220%
3.575% FRN 8/14/30 (b)

     750,000        751,405  

Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust,
Series 2018-1, Class A
4.125% 6/15/43 (b)

     320,000        321,472  

Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC,
Series 2015-1A, Class A
2.000% 12/10/23 (b)

     25,794        25,665  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CIFC Funding V Ltd., Series 2017-5A, Class A1
3.533% FRN 11/16/30 (b) (c)

   $ 340,000      $ 340,126  

Clear Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR 3.559% FRN 10/20/30 (b) (c)

     480,000        480,987  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-5, Class 3A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .460% 2.551% FRN 9/25/34

     12,845        12,824  

Cronos Containers Program I Ltd.,
Series 2014-2A, Class A
3.270% 11/18/29 (b)

     180,556        177,970  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust
Series 2013-2, Class A
2.270% 5/20/26 (b)

     248,670        248,437  

Series 2014-1, Class A
2.540% 5/20/27 (b)

     35,320        35,249  

Series 2016-1, Class A
3.080% 11/20/28 (b)

     312,548        305,237  

Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC Series 2018-1A, Class A2I
4.116% 7/25/48 (b)

     310,000        318,146  

Series 2017-1A, Class A23
4.118% 7/25/47 (b)

     109,175        108,025  

Series 2015-1A, Class A2II
4.474% 10/25/45 (b)

     529,200        541,550  

Drug Royalty Corp., Inc., Series 2012-1, Class A2 5.800% 7/15/24 (b)

     9,359        9,348  

Element Rail Leasing II LLC Series 2015-1A, Class A1
2.707% 2/19/45 (b)

     57,372        56,546  

Series 2016-1A, Class A1
3.968% 3/19/46 (b)

     166,049        167,482  

Entegry New Orleans Storm Recovery Funding I LLC, Series 2015-1, Class A
2.670% 6/01/27

     83,126        81,254  

Fairway Outdoor Funding LLC, Series 2012-1A, Class A2
4.212% 10/15/42 (b)

     373,157        373,442  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-FFH4, Class M6 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.725% 3.816% FRN 1/25/35

     420,000        433,523  

Galaxy XX CLO Ltd., Series 2015-20A, Class AR 3.359% FRN 4/20/31 (b) (c)

     500,000        497,833  

Global SC Finance II SRL, Series 2014-1A, Class A1 3.190% 7/17/29 (b)

     152,083        149,563  

Goodgreen Trust Series 2016-1A, Class A
3.230% 10/15/52 (b)

     372,886        361,524  

Series 2017-2A, Class A
3.260% 10/15/53 (b)

     445,461        432,099  

Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.740% 10/15/52 (b)

     174,840        175,183  

Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.930% VRN 10/15/53 (b) (c)

     335,321        336,883  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

GSAMP Trust, Series 2005-AHL, Class M1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .645% 2.736% FRN 4/25/35

   $ 18,497      $ 18,622  

Helios Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A 4.940% 9/20/49 (b)

     237,698        241,377  

Hero Funding Trust Series 2016-3A, Class A1 3.080% 9/20/42 (b)

     226,506        222,753  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1
3.190% 9/20/48 (b)

     242,196        234,198  

Series 2016-4A, Class A1
3.570% 9/20/47 (b)

     231,492        230,881  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2
4.670% 9/20/48 (b)

     457,110        470,735  

Highbridge Loan Management Ltd., Series 12A-18, Class B
4.222% FRN 7/18/31 (b) (c)

     250,000        250,000  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2013-A, Class A
2.280% 1/25/26 (b)

     34,451        34,214  

J.G. Wentworth XXXV LLC, Series 2015-2A, Class A
3.870% 3/15/58(b)

     91,654        91,855  

KDAC Aircraft Finance Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.212% 12/15/42 (b)

     421,520        417,890  

Lendmark Funding Trust Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.830% 12/22/25 (b)

     200,000        198,261  

Series 2018-1A, Class A 3.810% 12/21/26 (b)

     280,000        280,761  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-WL1, Class M2 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .825%
2.916% FRN 6/25/35

     1,426        1,427  

Madison Park Funding XXVIII Ltd., Series 2018-28A, Class B 3.937% FRN 7/15/30 (b) (c) (e) (f)

     430,000        430,000  

Marble Point CLO XI Ltd., Series 2017-2A, Class A
3.535% FRN 12/18/30 (b) (c)

     1,000,000        1,000,446  

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust, Series 2017-BA, Class A
2.920% 12/20/29 (b)

     750,000        739,128  

Marlette Funding Trust Series 2016-1A, Class A 3.060% 1/17/23 (b)

     19,297        19,304  

Series 2017-2A, Class B 3.190% 7/15/24 (b)

     140,000        139,291  

Mosaic Solar Loans LLC
Series 2017-2A, Class A
3.820% 9/20/42 (b)

     151,409        150,419  

Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.450% 6/20/42 (b)

     70,085        71,541  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

MP CLO III Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class AR 3.609% FRN 10/20/30 (b) (c)

   $ 300,000      $ 300,928  

NP SPE II LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A2
4.219% 10/21/47 (b)

     380,000        376,888  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust Series 2016-T3, Class AT3
2.833% 10/16/51 (b)

     1,650,000        1,609,763  

Series 2016-T4, Class AT4
3.107% 12/15/50 (b)

     450,000        449,566  

OHA Credit Partners VIII Ltd., Series 2013-8A, Class A 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.120%
3.479% FRN 4/20/25 (b)

     212,249        212,262  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust Series 2014-AA, Class A
2.290% 7/09/29 (b)

     31,349        30,495  

Series 2016-A, Class B
2.910% 3/08/29 (b)

     144,107        141,330  

Oxford Finance Funding Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A
3.968% 6/17/24 (b)

     220,000        219,021  

Race Point VIII CLO Ltd., Series 2013-8A, Class AR 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.340%
3.671% FRN 2/20/30 (b)

     250,000        251,367  

Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class B 3.080% 9/20/32 (b)

     27,044        26,849  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A
3.280% 2/25/26 (b)

     312,028        311,958  

Spirit Master Funding LLC, Series 2014-4A, Class A1
3.501% 1/20/45 (b)

     159,450        159,500  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC, Series 2016-AA, Class A
3.050% 4/25/29 (b)

     162,900        162,298  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2, Class AT2
2.750% 11/15/49 (b)

     670,000        676,100  

Structured Receivables Finance LLC, Series 2010-B, Class A
3.730% 8/15/36 (b)

     83,639        81,358  

SuttonPark Structured Settlements LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.190% 1/15/71 (b)

     347,364        332,075  

Symphony CLO XV Ltd., Series 2014-15A, Class AR 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.180%
3.533% FRN 10/17/26 (b)

     430,000        430,053  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Taco Bell Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A2I 3.832% 5/25/46 (b)

   $ 384,150      $ 384,660  

TAL Advantage VI LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.500% 4/20/42

     363,634        370,818  

TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class A 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.480%
3.822% FRN 10/13/29 (b)

     340,000        341,211  

Textainer Marine Containers V Ltd., Series 2017-2A, Class A 3.520% 6/20/42 (b)

     230,280        225,015  

Treman Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.370% 3.729% FRN 4/20/27 (b)

     490,000        490,150  

Trinity Rail Leasing L.P., Series 2018-1A, Class A2
4.620% 6/17/48 (b)

     410,000        409,734  

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A2
3.736% 8/15/47 (b)

     140,000        135,292  

Triton Container Finance VI LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.520% 6/20/42 (b)

     153,523        152,532  

Series 2018-2A, Class A 4.190% 6/22/43 (b)

     470,000        469,832  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A 2.540% 7/20/33 (b)

     238,107        232,738  

WAVE Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A 3.844% 11/15/42 (b)

     668,570        663,441  

Welk Resorts LLC Series 2015-AA, Class A 2.790% 6/16/31 (b)

     99,321        97,288  

Series 2017-AA, Class B
3.410% 6/15/33 (b)

     241,588        235,872  

Wendy’s Funding LLC Series 2015-1A, Class A2II 4.080% 6/15/45 (b)

     301,475        306,173  

Series 2015-1A, Class A23
4.497% 6/15/45 (b)

     413,313        438,943  
     

 

 

 
        26,856,912  
     

 

 

 
Student Loans ABS — 3.8%  

Academic Loan Funding Trust,
Series 2012-1A, Class A2 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.100%
3.191% FRN 12/27/44 (b)

     468,868        469,972  

AccessLex Institute Series 2004-A, Class A3 28 day ARS
1.699% FRN 7/01/39

     400,000        392,142  

Series 2003-A, Class A3 3 mo. Treasury + 1.200%
3.120% FRN 7/01/38

     99,493        94,105  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CIT Education Loan Trust, Series 2005-1, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .210% 2.551% FRN 6/15/43

   $ 471,750      $ 444,853  

College Loan Corp. Trust I, Series 2007-1, Class B2 28 day ARS
1.429% FRN 1/25/47

     130,000        103,254  

DRB Prime Student Loan Trust Series 2016-B, Class A2
2.890% 6/25/40 (b)

     215,650        211,022  

Series 2016-R, Class A2
3.070% 10/25/44 (b)

     557,203        559,989  

Series 2015-B, Class A2
3.170% 7/25/31 (b)

     131,029        130,520  

Series 2015-B, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.900%
3.991% FRN 10/27/31 (b)

     34,610        35,659  

Series 2016-R, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.900%
3.991% FRN 10/25/44 (b)

     557,203        566,067  

Earnest Student Loan Program LLC
Series 2016-D, Class A2
2.720% 1/25/41 (b)

     210,146        206,894  

Series 2016-B, Class A2
3.020% 5/25/34 (b)

     153,867        152,931  

Series 2016-C, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.850%
3.941% FRN 10/27/36 (b)

     261,948        265,792  

ECMC Group Student Loan Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 12/27/66 (b)

     356,155        362,095  

Series 2016-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350%
3.441% FRN 7/26/66 (b)

     508,990        517,305  

Edlinc Student Loan Funding, Series 2017-A, Class A (Acquired 12/22/17, Cost $595,828)
3.350% FRN 12/01/47 (b) (c) (f) (g)

     546,957        543,725  

EdLinc Student Loan Funding Trust,
Series 2012-1, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.240%
6.331% FRN 11/26/40 (b)

     270,000        319,136  

Goal Capital Funding Trust, Series 2006-1, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .450% 2.780% FRN 8/25/42

     151,757        142,233  

Goal Structured Solutions Trust, Series 2016-B, Class A2, Prime Rate - 1.250% 3.750% FRN 8/25/51 (b)

     500,000        503,903  

KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Series 2010-1, Class A 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .950% 3.280% FRN 2/25/42

     154,361        154,813  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust Series 2017-B, Class BFX
3.020% 8/25/42 (b)

   $ 165,311      $ 161,401  

Series 2018-B, Class BFX
3.720% 5/26/43 (b)

     140,000        140,384  

Navient Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2018-BA, Class A2B 2.788% FRN 12/15/59 (b) (c)

     150,000        149,992  

Navient Student Loan Trust Series 2014-8, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500% 2.591% FRN 7/26/49

     155,000        153,350  

Series 2016-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .700% 2.791% FRN 2/25/70 (b)

     445,321        446,972  

Series 2018-1A, Class A3 2.811% FRN 3/25/67 (b) (c)

     710,000        712,209  

Series 2018-2A, Class A3 2.841% FRN 3/25/67 (b) (c)

     550,000        549,058  

Series 2018-3A, Class A3 2.888% FRN 3/25/67 (b) (c)

     750,000        750,000  

Series 2017-5A, Class A 2.891% FRN 7/26/66 (b) (c)

     461,878        466,136  

Series 2016-5A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250% 3.341% FRN 6/25/65 (b)

     423,114        434,186  

Series 2016-6A, Class A3 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.300% 3.391% FRN 3/25/66 (b)

     1,100,000        1,140,653  

Series 2014-1, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.460% FRN 6/25/48

     220,000        216,643  

Series 2015-3, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 10/25/58

     150,000        152,202  

Nelnet Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2016-A, Class A1B
3.600% 12/26/40 (b)

     149,615        144,427  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust Series 2005-2, Class A5 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .100%
2.432% FRN 3/23/37

     282,941        279,458  

Series 2006-3, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .250%
2.585% FRN 6/25/41

     111,158        101,942  

Series 2013-5A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .630%
2.590% FRN 1/25/37 (b)

     169,396        169,531  

Series 2005-4, Class A4R2 28 day ARS 2.594% FRN 3/22/32

     200,000        190,396  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2
2.851% FRN 5/25/66 (b) (c)

     650,000        649,999  

Series 2015-3A, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.460% FRN 6/25/54 (b)

     150,000        140,686  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, Series 2011-2, Class A3 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .800% 3.160% FRN 7/25/36

   $ 250,000      $ 251,134  

PHEAA Student Loan Trust,
Series 2016-2A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .950%
3.041% FRN 11/25/65 (b)

     457,020        462,868  

SLC Private Student Loan Trust,
Series 2006-A, Class C 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .450%
2.798% FRN 7/15/36

     230,000        220,708  

SLC Student Loan Trust,
Series 2006-A, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .300%
2.648% FRN 7/15/36

     98,355        97,860  

SLM Student Loan Trust Series 2005-5, Class A4 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.500% FRN 10/25/28

     330,000        328,817  

Series 2007-1, Class A6 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.500% FRN 1/27/42

     150,000        144,659  

Series 2005-3, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .150%
2.510% FRN 4/25/40

     171,009        156,541  

Series 2006-10, Class A6 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .150%
2.510% FRN 3/25/44

     120,000        115,742  

Series 2006-2, Class A6, ABS 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .170%
2.530% FRN 1/25/41

     550,000        537,079  

Series 2006-5, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .210%
2.570% FRN 10/25/40

     389,619        369,161  

Series 2005-6, Class B, ABS 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .290%
2.650% FRN 1/25/44

     419,761        392,306  

Series 2004-10, Class A7A 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/29 (b)

     450,000        451,969  

Series 2005-9, Class A7A 3 mo. EURIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 1/25/41

     610,000        606,416  

Series 2003-14, Class A7 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/65 (b)

     2,950,000        2,916,010  

Series 2005-5, Class A5 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
3.110% FRN 10/25/40

     300,000        299,997  

Series 2002-7, Class A11 28 day ARS 4.080% FRN 3/15/28

     160,000        160,000  

Series 2002-7, Class A10 28 day ARS 4.088% FRN 3/15/28

     136,000        136,000  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2003-5, Class A9 28 day ARS + 2.500% 4.480% FRN 6/17/30

   $ 350,000      $ 350,000  

Series 2003-5, Class A7 28 day ARS + 2.500% 4.490% FRN 6/17/30

     50,000        50,000  

Series 2002-7, Class B 28 day ARS 5.073% FRN 12/15/39

     550,000        548,683  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust
Series 2016-B, Class A2A
2.430% 2/17/32 (b)

     230,280        223,550  

Series 2015-B, Class A2B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.273% FRN 7/15/27 (b)

     157,962        159,538  

Series 2017-A, Class B
3.500% 6/17/41 (b)

     300,000        278,666  

Series 2017-B, Class B
3.500% 12/16/41 (b)

     150,000        145,513  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC
Series 2015-A, Class RC, (Acquired 4/19/17, Cost $281,375)
0.000%3/25/33 (b) (f) (g)

     100        147,500  

Series 2017-D, Class R1 (Acquired 7/19/17, Cost $565,900)
0.000% 9/25/40 (b) (f) (g)

     1,000,000        600,000  

Series 2018-A, Class R1 (Acquired 1/22/18, Cost $718,200)
0.000% 2/25/42 (b) (f) (g)

     1,000,000        718,200  

Series 2016-B, Class A2B
2.740% 10/25/32 (b)

     297,810        294,014  

Series 2016-D, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .950%
3.041% FRN 1/25/39 (b)

     78,716        79,264  

Series 2016-B, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 6/25/33 (b)

     188,193        190,848  

Series 2017-A, Class B
3.440% VRN 3/26/40 (b) (c)

     180,000        174,636  

Series 2017-D, Class BFX
3.610% 9/25/40 (b)

     500,000        489,493  

South Carolina Student Loan Corp.
Series 2014-1, Class A2 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.000%
2.983% FRN 1/03/33

     290,000        294,466  

Series 2010-1, Class A3 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.050%
3.410% FRN 10/27/36

     170,000        172,751  
     

 

 

 
        25,890,424  
     

 

 

 
WL Collateral CMO — 0.3%  

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Series 2004-2, Class 1A1
3.717% VRN 2/25/34 (c)

     19,777        20,002  

Series 2003-42, Class 1A1
3.991% VRN 9/25/33 (c)

     4,295        3,904  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust,
Series 2018-1A, Class A3
3.202% VRN 12/25/57(b) (c)

   $ 169,753      $ 167,507  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust,
Series 2004-9, Class 2A1
4.211% VRN 8/25/34 (c)

     7,601        7,603  

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust,
Series 2004-AR4, Class 1A
3.618% VRN 8/25/34 (c)

     45,484        44,436  

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust,
Series 2017-1, Class A11
3.500% VRN 1/25/47 (b) (c)

     489,546        475,210  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc. Series 2004-A1, Class IA
3.560% VRN 2/25/34 (c)

     3,864        3,721  

Series 2003-A4, Class IA
3.955% VRN 7/25/33 (c)

     2,986        3,080  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-2AR, Class 1A
4.375% VRN 2/25/34 (c)

     231        247  

PNMAC GMSR Issuer Trust,
Series 2018-GT1, Class A (Acquired 2/21/18, Cost $200,000)
4.941% FRN 2/25/23 (b) (c) (f) (g)

     200,000        201,205  

PSMC Trust, Series 2018-2, Class A1
3.500% VRN 6/25/48 (b) (c)

     647,176        629,265  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust,
Series 2018-CH2, Class A3
4.000% VRN 6/25/48 (b) (c)

     606,225        611,910  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-2, Class 2A
3.854% VRN 3/25/34 (c)

     27,058        27,144  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2004-AR2, Class A 12 mo. MTA + 1.400%
2.958% FRN 4/25/44

     69,796        71,674  
     

 

 

 
        2,266,908  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $62,018,827)
        62,051,052  
     

 

 

 
SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 0.2%  

Colombia Government International Bond
6.125% 1/18/41

     620,000        694,400  

Mexico Government International Bond 4.750% 3/08/44

     724,000        671,792  

6.750% 9/27/34

     160,000        187,600  
     

 

 

 
        1,553,792  
TOTAL SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $1,559,023)
        1,553,792  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND
INSTRUMENTALITIES — 7.4%
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Series 4303, Class AP
3.000% 8/15/43

   $ 366,451      $ 364,849  

Series 4800, Class TA
4.000% 4/15/42

     346,900        356,061  

Series 4802, Class EA
4.000% 5/15/42

     257,698        264,503  

Series 2617, Class Z
5.500% 5/15/33

     205,505        222,521  

Series 2693, Class Z
5.500% 10/15/33

     375,628        404,423  

Series 3423, Class PB
5.500% 3/15/38

     72,249        78,667  

Federal National Mortgage Association
Series 2014-7, Class VA
3.500% 5/25/25

     198,697        202,302  

Series 2007-32, Class Z
5.500% 4/25/37

     117,556        127,755  

Series 2010-60, Class HJ
5.500% 5/25/40

     79,625        84,767  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC Series 2007-B2, Class ZA
5.500% 6/25/37

     98,225        104,318  
     

 

 

 
        2,210,166  
     

 

 

 
Pass-Through Securities — 7.1%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Pool #U90432 3.500% 11/01/42

     93,978        94,107  

Pool #Q41916 3.500% 7/01/46

     267,399        267,723  

Pool #Q42045 3.500% 7/01/46

     103,898        104,024  

Pool #Q44275 3.500% 11/01/46

     225,206        225,408  

Pool #Q44277 3.500% 11/01/46

     101,102        101,004  

Pool #Q52216 3.500% 11/01/47

     633,122        630,229  

Pool #V83655 3.500% 12/01/47

     1,859,388        1,850,890  

Pool #V83763 3.500% 12/01/47

     2,248,494        2,238,217  

Pool #Q52868 3.500% 12/01/47

     958,906        954,524  

Pool #V83886 3.500% 1/01/48

     3,250,411        3,234,540  

Pool #G61307 3.500% 2/01/48

     1,432,018        1,425,473  

Pool #Q47742 4.000% 4/01/47

     184,131        188,994  

Pool #Q47730 4.000% 4/01/47

     221,912        227,772  

Pool #V83764 4.000% 12/01/47

     1,935,034        1,975,852  

Pool #V83796 4.000% 12/01/47

     2,824,766        2,881,482  

Pool #Q52834 4.000% 12/01/47

     245,280        250,205  

Pool #V83962 4.000% 2/01/48

     441,246        450,106  

Pool #C03537 4.500% 8/01/40

     216,217        227,248  

Pool #G06057 4.500% 10/01/40

     157,025        165,036  

Pool #G60485 4.500% 10/01/41

     184,254        193,596  

Pool #G60172 4.500% 9/01/43

     196,225        206,174  

Pool #Q48208 4.500% 5/01/47

     116,703        121,672  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Pool #Q48869 4.500% 6/01/47

   $ 852,032      $ 888,043  

Pool #C55867 7.500% 2/01/30

     46,124        51,043  

Pool #C01079 7.500% 10/01/30

     6,413        7,320  

Pool #C01135 7.500% 2/01/31

     19,939        22,713  

Pool #C00470 8.000% 8/01/26

     14,197        15,984  

Pool #G00924 8.000% 3/01/28

     13,834        15,574  

Federal National Mortgage Association
Pool #AS1304 3.500% 12/01/28

     258,599        262,579  

Pool #AV1897 3.500% 12/01/28

     41,777        42,420  

Pool #AV2325 3.500% 12/01/28

     135,706        137,879  

Pool #BF0196 3.500% 2/01/41

     303,523        305,064  

Pool #MA1356 3.500% 2/01/43

     1,723,848        1,726,677  

Pool #BM3994 3.500% 1/01/44

     294,637        295,121  

Pool #CA1073 3.500% 1/01/48

     3,545,741        3,530,505  

Pool #MA3287 3.500% 2/01/48

     1,081,570        1,068,473  

Pool #725692 1 year CMT + 2.138% 3.530% FRN 10/01/33

     43,268        45,185  

Pool #888586 1 year CMT + 2.208% 3.646% FRN 10/01/34

     77,737        81,775  

Pool #BH9008 4.000% 8/01/47

     49,337        50,339  

Pool #CA0181 4.000% 8/01/47

     2,268,412        2,314,489  

Pool #BH9011 4.000% 9/01/47

     46,369        47,311  

Pool #CA0620 4.000% 10/01/47

     2,177,952        2,222,191  

Pool #BJ0686 4.000% 4/01/48

     825,781        842,522  

Pool #CA1951 4.000% 7/01/48

     750,000        766,582  

Pool #CA2039 4.000% 7/01/48

     925,000        943,717  

Pool #BF0094 4.000% 5/01/56

     958,564        980,057  

Pool #BF0105 4.000% 6/01/56

     244,743        250,230  

Pool #AH6787 4.500% 3/01/41

     166,543        175,092  

Pool #CA1952 4.500% 6/01/48

     550,000        573,031  

Pool #AD6437 5.000% 6/01/40

     88,594        94,913  

Pool #AD6996 5.000% 7/01/40

     588,621        630,606  

Pool #AL8173 5.000% 2/01/44

     236,792        253,534  

Pool #564594 7.000% 1/01/31

     10,092        11,332  

Pool #572844 7.000% 4/01/31

     22,793        25,980  

Pool #253795 7.000% 5/01/31

     51,052        57,911  

Pool #499386 7.500% 9/01/29

     1,327        1,508  

Pool #521006 7.500% 12/01/29

     619        703  

Pool #522769 7.500% 12/01/29

     63        72  

Pool #252981 7.500% 1/01/30

     7,188        8,163  

Pool #531196 7.500% 2/01/30

     903        1,023  

Pool #524317 7.500% 3/01/30

     1,039        1,188  

Pool #530299 7.500% 3/01/30

     248        275  

Pool #530520 7.500% 3/01/30

     10,907        12,316  

Pool #253183 7.500% 4/01/30

     3,213        3,647  

Pool #253265 7.500% 5/01/30

     1,535        1,722  

Pool #526380 8.000% 5/01/30

     3,407        3,955  

Pool #536949 8.000% 5/01/30

     1,425        1,655  

Pool #535351 8.000% 6/01/30

     2,630        3,027  

Pool #253481 8.000% 10/01/30

     2,043        2,364  

Pool #190317 8.000% 8/01/31

     823        949  

Pool #596656 8.000% 8/01/31

     561        583  

Pool #602008 8.000% 8/01/31

     2,458        2,832  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA
Pool #6447 4.000% 4/30/47 (d)

   $ 775,000      $ 790,137  

Pool #15801 4.500% 5/30/47 (d)

     750,000        780,938  

Government National Mortgage Association
Pool #784314 3.500% 5/20/43

     158,175        159,571  

Pool #783896 3.500% 5/15/44

     777,313        784,297  

Pool #BF1053 3.500% 12/15/47

     295,121        296,205  

Pool #BF1120 3.500% 1/15/48

     347,322        348,597  

Pool #AV1854 3.500% 1/15/48

     322,570        323,755  

Pool #BF1214 3.500% 2/15/48

     298,133        299,227  

Pool #BF1245 3.500% 2/15/48

     298,136        299,231  

Pool #BF1270 4.000% 2/20/48

     295,688        303,554  

Pool #337539 7.000% 7/15/23

     442        473  

Pool #363066 7.000% 8/15/23

     3,671        3,946  

Pool #354674 7.000% 10/15/23

     3,450        3,701  

Pool #362651 7.000% 10/15/23

     3,152        3,258  

Pool #352021 7.000% 11/15/23

     2,031        2,176  

Government National Mortgage Association II
Pool #82462 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.375% FRN 1/20/40

     71,284        73,878  

Pool #82488 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.375% FRN 3/20/40

     90,900        94,213  

Pool #784026 3.500% 12/20/44

     213,480        214,731  

Pool #BC4641 3.500% 9/20/47

     443,755        444,899  

Pool #MA4778 3.500% 10/20/47

     72,323        72,645  

Pool #BC4885 3.500% 11/20/47

     663,178        664,888  

Pool #BD6940 3.500% 12/20/47

     418,149        419,227  

Pool #BE4328 3.500% 12/20/47

     321,812        322,641  

Pool #BD3899 3.500% 1/20/48

     858,151        860,363  

Pool #BE6487 3.500% 1/20/48

     198,483        198,994  

Pool #BD6461 3.500% 1/20/48

     377,093        378,065  

Pool #BF1119 3.500% 1/20/48

     563,844        565,298  

Pool #BF1269 3.500% 2/20/48

     298,157        298,926  

Pool #AC2985 4.000% 10/20/47

     120,126        123,218  

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA
Pool #471 3.500% 4/30/47 (d)

     1,100,000        1,103,781  

Pool #1767 4.000% 4/30/47 (d)

     1,775,000        1,818,820  
     

 

 

 
        48,850,103  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES
(Cost $52,141,331)
        51,060,269  
     

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 0.5%  
U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 0.5%  

U.S. Treasury Bond
2.500% 5/15/46

     1,820,000        1,652,759  

3.500% 2/15/39 (h)

     990,000        1,077,878  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.750% 5/15/23

   $ 1,000,000      $ 955,328  
     

 

 

 
        3,685,965  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $3,651,851)
        3,685,965  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $194,877,002)
        192,419,697  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PURCHASED
OPTIONS (#) — 0.2%
(Cost $1,663,830)
        1,681,542  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $530,921,887)
        683,535,626  
     

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.2%  
Commercial Paper — 1.8%  

Aviation Capital Group Corp.
2.479% 7/12/18 (b)

     1,000,000        999,208  

BAT International Finance
2.757% 9/06/18 (b)

     1,000,000        995,247  

HP, Inc.
2.500% 7/25/18 (b)

     1,800,000        1,797,427  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.
2.353% 7/03/18 (b)

     2,000,000        1,999,504  

National Grid USA
2.656% 10/03/18(b)

     1,800,000        1,787,674  

Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.684% 9/18/18 (b)

     1,500,000        1,491,495  

Tyco Electronics Group SA
2.312% 7/02/18 (b)

     2,000,000        1,999,628  

VF Corp.
2.357% 7/25/18 (b)

     1,500,000        1,497,569  
     

 

 

 
        12,567,752  
     

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreement — 0.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (i)

     2,426,485        2,426,485  
     

 

 

 
Time Deposit — 0.0%      

Euro Time Deposit
0.350% 7/02/18

     343        343  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $14,993,667)
        14,994,580  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.4%
(Cost $545,915,554) (j)
        698,530,206  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (1.4)%         (9,844,695
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 688,685,511  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Abbreviation Legend

ABS Asset-Backed Security
ARS Auction Rate Security
BAB Build America Bonds
CLO Collateralized Loan Obligation
CMO Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury Index
FRN Floating Rate Note
MBS Mortgage-Backed Security
MTA Monthly Treasury Average Index
STEP Step Up Bond
TBA To Be Announced
VRN Variable Rate Note
WL Whole Loan

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $79,453,240 or 11.54% of net assets.
(c) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The rates shown are the current interest rates at June 30, 2018.
(d) A portion of this security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis. (Note 2).
(e) This security is fair valued in good faith in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $430,000 or 0.06% of net assets.
(f) Investment was valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(g) Restricted security. Certain securities are restricted as to resale. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $2,210,630 or 0.32% of net assets. The Fund generally bears the costs, if any, associated with the disposition of restricted securities.
(h) A portion of this security is pledged/held as collateral for open futures contracts. (Note 2).
(i) Maturity value of $2,426,676. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.250%, maturity date of 1/31/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $2,475,514.
(j) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.
 

 

(#) The Fund had the following open Purchased Swaptions contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

OTC Counterparty*   Units     Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise
Rate
    Description   Premiums
Purchased
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Call                                              

Barclays Bank PLC

    5,300,000     USD  5,300,000       12/13/32       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.44   $ 264,959     $ 222,233     $ (42,726
Credit Suisse International     5,990,000     USD 5,990,000       1/31/33       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 2.61     287,520       279,753       (7,767
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              552,479       501,986       (50,493
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Put                                              

Barclays Bank PLC

    10,790,000     USD 10,790,000       12/13/32       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.94   $ 539,425     $ 588,047     $ 48,622  
Credit Suisse International     11,940,000     USD  11,940,000       1/31/33       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 3.11     571,926       591,509       19,583  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              1,111,351       1,179,556       68,205  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $ 1,663,830     $ 1,681,542     $ 17,712  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Fund had the following open Futures contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

      Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
    Value/ Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Futures Contracts — Long  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond

     9/19/18        77      $ 11,932,432     $ 353,881  

U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year

     9/28/18        92        19,450,371       37,817  

U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year

     9/28/18        120        13,541,246       92,817  
          

 

 

 
  $ 484,515  
          

 

 

 
Futures Contracts — Short  

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

     9/19/18        41      $ (5,851,916   $ (93,084

U.S. Treasury Note Ultra 10 Year

     9/19/18        2        (254,947     (1,522
          

 

 

 
  $ (94,606
          

 

 

 

The Fund had the following open Swap agreements at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

Counterparty   Currency   Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Payment
Frequency
  Receive (Pay)
Fixed Rate
  Deliverable on Default     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
(Received)
Paid
    Value  

Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection ††

 

OTC Swaps*

 

Goldman Sachs International   USD     500,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%    

CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†

(Rating: BBB-)

 

 

  $ (52,177   $ 308     $ (51,869
Goldman Sachs International   USD     430,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%    

CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†

(Rating: BBB-)

 

 

    (7,369     (37,238     (44,607
Goldman Sachs International   USD     160,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%    

CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†

(Rating: BBB-)

 

 

    (3,779     (12,819     (16,598
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $ (63,325   $ (49,749   $ (113,074
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

Payment is based on a percentage of the index. Reference entities are a number of individual issuers comprising the index.

††

For each credit derivative with sold protection, the credit ratings of the entities referenced, as rated by any rating organization, are included in the equivalent S&P Global Ratings. The reference entity rating represents the likelihood of a potential payment by the Fund if the referenced entity experiences a credit event as of period end. Notional amounts represent the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the Fund could be required to make under the credit derivatives with sold protection.

Currency Legend

USD

U.S. Dollar

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 97.9%      
COMMON STOCK — 97.9%      
Basic Materials — 2.9%      
Chemicals — 1.7%      

Celanese Corp. Series A

     5,400      $ 599,724  

The Chemours Co.

     7,300        323,828  

Eastman Chemical Co.

     93,210        9,317,272  

Huntsman Corp.

     8,400        245,280  

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

     18,100        1,988,285  

PPG Industries, Inc.

     9,600        995,808  

RPM International, Inc.

     4,600        268,272  

Westlake Chemical Corp.

     4,900        527,387  
     

 

 

 
        14,265,856  
     

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper — 0.1%      

International Paper Co.

     15,500        807,240  
     

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 0.2%      

Nucor Corp.

     12,400        775,000  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     2,900        253,866  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

     9,200        422,740  
     

 

 

 
        1,451,606  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 0.9%      

Alcoa Corp. (a)

     74,230        3,479,902  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     175,000        3,020,500  

Newmont Mining Corp.

     16,700        629,757  
     

 

 

 
        7,130,159  
     

 

 

 
        23,654,861  
     

 

 

 
Communications — 7.0%      
Advertising — 0.1%      

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

     15,000        351,600  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     7,100        541,517  
     

 

 

 
        893,117  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.4%      

Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a)

     2,260        2,551,969  

CDW Corp.

     6,000        484,740  
     

 

 

 
        3,036,709  
     

 

 

 
Media — 1.7%      

CBS Corp. Class B (Non-Voting)

     50,010        2,811,562  

News Corp. Class A

     15,000        232,500  

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     9,530        287,425  

The Walt Disney Co.

     100,540        10,537,598  
     

 

 

 
        13,869,085  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 4.8%      

ARRIS International PLC (a)

     6,800        166,226  

AT&T, Inc.

     352,887        11,331,202  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     451,170        19,413,845  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

     10,900        298,878  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     6,400      $ 744,768  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     159,200        8,009,352  
     

 

 

 
        39,964,271  
     

 

 

 
        57,763,182  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Cyclical — 8.9%      
Airlines — 0.4%      

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     27,700        1,372,258  

JetBlue Airways Corp. (a)

     11,300        214,474  

Southwest Airlines Co.

     23,100        1,175,328  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (a)

     8,600        599,678  
     

 

 

 
        3,361,738  
     

 

 

 
Apparel — 0.1%      

Carter’s, Inc.

     1,700        184,263  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (a)

     4,400        293,040  

PVH Corp.

     3,100        464,132  
     

 

 

 
        941,435  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 1.6%      

Ford Motor Co.

     152,400        1,687,068  

General Motors Co.

     261,080        10,286,552  

PACCAR, Inc.

     13,800        855,048  
     

 

 

 
        12,828,668  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.6%      

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     5,600        226,744  

Aptiv PLC

     10,000        916,300  

BorgWarner, Inc.

     78,650        3,394,534  

Lear Corp.

     2,700        501,687  
     

 

 

 
        5,039,265  
     

 

 

 
Distribution & Wholesale — 0.1%      

LKQ Corp. (a)

     9,200        293,480  
     

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.0%      

The Madison Square Garden Co. Class A (a)

     900        279,171  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 0.4%      

D.R. Horton, Inc.

     11,800        483,800  

Lennar Corp. Class A

     38,480        2,020,200  

NVR, Inc. (a)

     100        297,035  

PulteGroup, Inc.

     11,500        330,625  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

     6,600        244,134  
     

 

 

 
        3,375,794  
     

 

 

 
Home Furnishing — 0.0%      

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     4,100        183,024  
     

 

 

 
Leisure Time — 0.3%      

Brunswick Corp.

     3,600        232,128  

Carnival Corp.

     21,000        1,203,510  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (a)

     8,400        396,900  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     8,400        870,240  
     

 

 

 
        2,702,778  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Lodging — 0.6%      

Hyatt Hotels Corp. Class A

     1,500      $ 115,725  

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     61,890        4,725,921  
     

 

 

 
        4,841,646  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 4.7%      

AutoZone, Inc. (a)

     1,100        738,023  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     11,400        850,212  

CarMax, Inc. (a)

     7,200        524,664  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     3,800        406,828  

Dollar General Corp.

     9,500        936,700  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

     7,400        629,000  

Foot Locker, Inc.

     3,700        194,805  

The Gap, Inc.

     15,200        492,328  

Genuine Parts Co.

     4,600        422,234  

Kohl’s Corp.

     6,200        451,980  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     57,410        5,486,674  

Macy’s, Inc.

     9,100        340,613  

McDonald’s Corp.

     30,500        4,779,045  

Nordstrom, Inc.

     6,600        341,748  

Target Corp.

     129,850        9,884,182  

Walmart, Inc.

     144,430        12,370,429  
     

 

 

 
        38,849,465  
     

 

 

 
Textiles — 0.1%      

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

     3,000        642,810  
     

 

 

 
        73,339,274  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 19.0%      
Agriculture — 0.8%      

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     22,000        1,008,260  

Bunge Ltd.

     4,400        306,724  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     69,890        5,642,918  
     

 

 

 
        6,957,902  
     

 

 

 
Beverages — 1.8%      

The Coca-Cola Co.

     216,620        9,500,953  

Coca-Cola European Partners PLC

     128,890        5,238,090  
     

 

 

 
        14,739,043  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 2.1%      

Amgen, Inc.

     39,910        7,366,987  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

     8,300        2,408,992  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     104,220        7,382,945  
     

 

 

 
        17,158,924  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.1%      

AMERCO

     800        284,920  

United Rentals, Inc. (a)

     3,500        516,670  

The Western Union Co.

     18,100        367,973  
     

 

 

 
        1,169,563  
     

 

 

 
Cosmetics & Personal Care — 0.3%      

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     35,670        2,784,400  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 0.7%      

Conagra Brands, Inc.

     12,000        428,760  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

General Mills, Inc.

     33,480      $ 1,481,825  

Ingredion, Inc.

     2,600        287,820  

The J.M. Smucker Co.

     4,600        494,408  

Kellogg Co.

     8,700        607,869  

The Kroger Co.

     27,700        788,065  

Mondelez International, Inc. Class A

     37,950        1,555,950  
     

 

 

 
        5,644,697  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 2.8%      

Abbott Laboratories

     73,450        4,479,716  

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

     148,550        4,857,585  

Danaher Corp.

     62,278        6,145,593  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     25,010        5,180,571  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     22,420        2,498,485  
     

 

 

 
        23,161,950  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 3.3%      

Aetna, Inc.

     12,000        2,202,000  

Anthem, Inc.

     9,900        2,356,497  

Cigna Corp.

     9,400        1,597,530  

DaVita, Inc. (a)

     7,500        520,800  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

     13,700        1,405,620  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

     4,200        754,026  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     5,100        560,694  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     71,520        17,546,717  
     

 

 

 
        26,943,884  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 7.1%      

AbbVie, Inc.

     49,700        4,604,705  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     6,000        511,620  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     48,600        2,689,524  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a)

     22,200        1,714,062  

Johnson & Johnson

     98,100        11,903,454  

McKesson Corp.

     7,600        1,013,840  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     205,440        12,470,208  

Mylan NV (a)

     151,170        5,463,284  

Perrigo Co. PLC

     5,600        408,296  

Pfizer, Inc.

     477,360        17,318,620  
     

 

 

 
        58,097,613  
     

 

 

 
        156,657,976  
     

 

 

 
Energy — 11.4%      
Energy – Alternate Sources — 0.0%      

First Solar, Inc. (a)

     3,300        173,778  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 9.6%      

Antero Resources Corp. (a)

     9,900        211,365  

Apache Corp.

     2,200        102,850  

Chevron Corp.

     203,222        25,693,357  

Concho Resources, Inc. (a)

     12,010        1,661,584  

ConocoPhillips

     175,261        12,201,671  

Devon Energy Corp.

     15,700        690,172  

Energen Corp. (a)

     3,900        283,998  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     114,700        9,489,131  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     4,400      $ 280,544  

Hess Corp.

     12,300        822,747  

HollyFrontier Corp.

     6,500        444,795  

Marathon Oil Corp.

     33,300        694,638  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     19,600        1,375,136  

Murphy Oil Corp.

     5,600        189,112  

Newfield Exploration Co. (a)

     6,300        190,575  

Phillips 66

     60,059        6,745,226  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     404,420        16,451,806  

Valero Energy Corp.

     16,800        1,861,944  
     

 

 

 
        79,390,651  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 1.3%      

Halliburton Co.

     55,757        2,512,410  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     14,900        646,660  

Weatherford International PLC (a) (b)

     2,224,800        7,319,592  
     

 

 

 
        10,478,662  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 0.5%      

Enbridge, Inc. (b)

     106,387        3,796,952  
     

 

 

 
        93,840,043  
     

 

 

 
Financial — 27.6%      
Banks — 17.7%      

Bank of America Corp.

     787,460        22,198,497  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     39,800        2,146,414  

BB&T Corp.

     30,500        1,538,420  

BOK Financial Corp.

     2,700        253,827  

Capital One Financial Corp.

     17,900        1,645,010  

CIT Group, Inc.

     77,320        3,897,701  

Citigroup, Inc.

     278,790        18,656,627  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     19,100        742,990  

Comerica, Inc.

     5,700        518,244  

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

     4,100        265,311  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

     2,600        281,424  

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     5,800        378,160  

Fifth Third Bancorp

     27,600        792,120  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     51,960        11,460,817  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     42,100        621,396  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     358,810        37,388,002  

KeyCorp

     388,640        7,594,026  

M&T Bank Corp.

     6,000        1,020,900  

Morgan Stanley

     70,800        3,355,920  

Northern Trust Corp.

     7,700        792,253  

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

     18,600        2,512,860  

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

     2,800        191,408  

Regions Financial Corp.

     44,500        791,210  

State Street Corp.

     14,400        1,340,496  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     18,400        1,214,768  

Synovus Financial Corp.

     4,800        253,584  

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

     6,500        146,835  

US Bancorp

     64,800        3,241,296  

Webster Financial Corp.

     3,700        235,690  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     191,000      $ 10,589,040  

Western Alliance Bancorp (a)

     3,500        198,135  

Zions Bancorp

     178,880        9,425,187  
     

 

 

 
        145,688,568  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 3.9%

 

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

     2,200        513,040  

Ally Financial, Inc.

     16,900        443,963  

American Express Co.

     34,100        3,341,800  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     35,510        4,967,139  

BlackRock, Inc.

     14,570        7,271,013  

Credit Acceptance Corp. (a)

     600        212,040  

Discover Financial Services

     14,900        1,049,109  

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

     9,700        593,252  

FNF Group

     8,700        327,294  

Lazard Ltd. Class A

     5,200        254,332  

Nasdaq, Inc.

     112,000        10,222,240  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     5,100        455,685  

Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.

     14,100        269,169  

Synchrony Financial

     29,800        994,724  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     8,900        1,033,201  
     

 

 

 
        31,948,001  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 3.9%      

Aflac, Inc.

     30,500        1,312,110  

Alleghany Corp.

     700        402,479  

The Allstate Corp.

     14,400        1,314,288  

American Financial Group, Inc.

     6,500        697,645  

American International Group, Inc.

     46,000        2,438,920  

Aon PLC

     32,880        4,510,149  

Athene Holding Ltd. Class A (a)

     2,100        92,064  

Chubb Ltd.

     18,300        2,324,466  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     6,500        434,590  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

     1,300        299,624  

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

     145,890        7,459,356  

Lincoln National Corp.

     8,500        529,125  

Loews Corp.

     12,900        622,812  

Markel Corp. (a)

     600        650,610  

MetLife, Inc.

     41,300        1,800,680  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     4,300        227,685  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     16,500        1,542,915  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

     2,600        347,048  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

     1,200        144,384  

Torchmark Corp.

     10,800        879,228  

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

     24,500        2,997,330  

Voya Financial, Inc.

     7,300        343,100  

W.R. Berkley Corp.

     4,900        354,809  
     

 

 

 
        31,725,417  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.1%

 

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A (a)

     1,900        90,706  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     1,800        298,782  
     

 

 

 
        389,488  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 2.0%

 

Crown Castle International Corp.

     44,550      $ 4,803,381  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     28,540        3,184,493  

Prologis, Inc.

     103,650        6,808,769  

Public Storage

     8,600        1,950,996  
     

 

 

 
        16,747,639  
     

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.0%

 

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

     19,100        210,864  
     

 

 

 
        226,709,977  
     

 

 

 
Industrial — 8.8%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 1.0%

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     13,571        4,009,280  

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Class A

     4,800        412,368  

United Technologies Corp.

     29,600        3,700,888  
     

 

 

 
        8,122,536  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 0.1%

 

Masco Corp.

     9,300        348,006  

Owens Corning

     4,600        291,502  
     

 

 

 
        639,508  
     

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.0%

 

Hubbell, Inc.

     1,700        179,758  
Electronics — 1.3%

 

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

     3,600        271,008  

Corning, Inc.

     45,900        1,262,709  

Garmin Ltd.

     7,400        451,400  

Gentex Corp.

     10,600        244,012  

Honeywell International, Inc.

     28,200        4,062,210  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     44,360        3,995,062  
     

 

 

 
        10,286,401  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.2%

 

Fluor Corp.

     40,010        1,951,688  
     

 

 

 
Environmental Controls — 0.4%

 

Waste Management, Inc.

     45,330        3,687,142  
     

 

 

 
Hand & Machine Tools — 0.0%

 

Snap-on, Inc.

     2,300        369,656  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Construction & Mining — 0.6%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

     33,590        4,557,155  

Oshkosh Corp.

     3,000        210,960  
     

 

 

 
        4,768,115  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Diversified — 0.5%

 

Cummins, Inc.

     2,370        315,210  

Deere & Co.

     23,180        3,240,564  

Pentair PLC

     5,800        244,064  
     

 

 

 
        3,799,838  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 1.6%

 

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     2,500        270,775  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Dover Corp.

     4,900      $ 358,680  

Eaton Corp. PLC

     17,300        1,293,002  

General Electric Co.

     211,060        2,872,527  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

     9,700        870,381  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

     46,133        7,189,828  

Trinity Industries, Inc.

     5,600        191,856  
     

 

 

 
        13,047,049  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.7%

 

Packaging Corp. of America

     3,500        391,265  

Sonoco Products Co.

     3,900        204,750  

WestRock Co.

     87,740        5,002,935  
     

 

 

 
        5,598,950  
     

 

 

 
Shipbuilding — 0.0%

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

     1,400        303,506  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 2.4%

 

FedEx Corp.

     21,360        4,850,001  

Kansas City Southern

     33,560        3,556,018  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     7,400        1,116,438  

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

     27,000        2,868,210  

XPO Logistics, Inc. (a)

     70,000        7,012,600  
     

 

 

 
        19,403,267  
     

 

 

 
        72,157,414  
     

 

 

 
Technology — 8.5%

 

Computers — 2.8%

 

Apple, Inc.

     66,830        12,370,901  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     47,400        692,514  

HP, Inc.

     194,780        4,419,558  

International Business Machines Corp.

     36,300        5,071,110  
     

 

 

 
        22,554,083  
     

 

 

 
Office & Business Equipment — 0.2%

 

Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A (a)

     13,710        1,963,958  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 2.9%

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

     36,300        1,676,697  

Intel Corp.

     182,600        9,077,046  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     6,300        645,939  

Lam Research Corp.

     6,400        1,106,240  

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

     249,510        5,349,494  

Qorvo, Inc. (a)

     5,000        400,850  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

     5,700        550,905  

Teradyne, Inc.

     7,700        293,139  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     43,980        4,848,795  
     

 

 

 
        23,949,105  
     

 

 

 
Software — 2.6%

 

CA, Inc.

     16,300        581,095  

Microsoft Corp.

     91,880        9,060,287  

Oracle Corp.

     147,900        6,516,474  

Synopsys, Inc. (a)

     63,730        5,453,376  
     

 

 

 
        21,611,232  
     

 

 

 
        70,078,378  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Utilities — 3.8%

 

Electric — 3.8%

 

AES Corp.

     20,900      $ 280,269  

Ameren Corp.

     9,400        571,990  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     18,600        1,288,050  

DTE Energy Co.

     7,200        746,136  

Duke Energy Corp.

     21,900        1,731,852  

Edison International

     105,330        6,664,229  

Entergy Corp.

     97,000        7,836,630  

Eversource Energy

     11,500        674,015  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     47,485        7,931,420  

OGE Energy Corp.

     6,300        221,823  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     4,600        370,576  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     19,800        1,071,972  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

     12,300        795,195  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

     17,000        776,560  
     

 

 

 
        30,960,717  
     

 

 

 
Gas — 0.0%

 

UGI Corp.

     3,250        169,227  
     

 

 

 
        31,129,944  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $674,662,540)
        805,331,049  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES
(Cost $674,662,540)
        805,331,049  
     

 

 

 
MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.7%

 

Diversified Financial Services — 1.7%

 

iShares Russell 1000 Value Index Fund (b)

     40,800        4,952,304  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio (c)

     8,658,596        8,658,596  
     

 

 

 
        13,610,900  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Cost $13,608,396)
        13,610,900  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $688,270,936)
        818,941,949  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.6%

 

Repurchase Agreement — 1.6%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (d)

   $ 12,995,435      $ 12,995,435  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $12,995,435)
        12,995,435  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.2%
(Cost $701,266,371) (e)
        831,937,384  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (1.2)%         (9,615,426
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 822,321,958  
     

 

 

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Denotes all or a portion of security on loan. The total value of securities on loan as of June 30, 2018, was $8,176,268 or 0.99% of net assets. Total securities on loan may not correspond with the amounts identified in the Portfolio of Investments because pending sales may be in the process of recall from the brokers. (Note 2).

(c)

Represents investment of security lending collateral. (Note 2).

(d)

Maturity value of $12,996,453. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with rates ranging from 2.250% – 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 1/31/24 – 2/15/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $13,263,855.

(e)

See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 0.2%      
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.2%      
Financial — 0.2%      
Insurance — 0.2%      

The Allstate Corp., 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.165% 5.100% VRN

     95,000      $ 2,470,950  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $2,375,000)
        2,470,950  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES
(Cost $2,375,000)
        2,470,950  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
        
BONDS & NOTES — 97.5%      
CORPORATE DEBT — 37.2%      
Advertising — 0.1%      

WPP Finance 2010
5.625% 11/15/43

   $ 1,205,000        1,261,346  
     

 

 

 
Aerospace & Defense — 0.0%      

United Technologies Corp.
6.125% 7/15/38

     350,000        409,566  
     

 

 

 
Agriculture — 0.2%      

Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp.
3.250% 8/15/26

     1,050,000        958,361  

3.500% 11/24/20

     955,000        954,440  

Reynolds American, Inc.
5.850% 8/15/45

     760,000        829,687  
     

 

 

 
        2,742,488  
     

 

 

 
Airlines — 1.0%      

American Airlines Group, Inc.
5.500% 10/01/19 (a)

     8,351,000        8,434,510  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2014-1, Class B
4.375% 4/01/24

     191,813        191,813  

Spirit Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A
4.100% 10/01/29

     1,688,967        1,681,704  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2018-1, Class B
4.600% 9/01/27

     565,000        567,804  

WestJet Airlines Ltd.
3.500% 6/16/21 (a)

     735,000        727,453  
     

 

 

 
        11,603,284  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 0.9%      

Ford Motor Co. 5.291% 12/08/46

     530,000        491,168  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
4.140% 2/15/23

     2,760,000        2,759,080  

4.375% 8/06/23

     340,000        341,796  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

General Motors Co.
4.200% 10/01/27

   $ 1,315,000      $ 1,259,622  

5.150% 4/01/38

     800,000        761,376  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 3.500% 11/07/24

     3,200,000        3,047,032  

4.150% 6/19/23

     1,410,000        1,409,661  

Hyundai Capital America
2.875% 8/09/18(a)

     800,000        799,883  
     

 

 

 
        10,869,618  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.1%      

Lear Corp.
5.375% 3/15/24

     535,000        554,934  
     

 

 

 
Banks — 4.4%      

Associated Banc-Corp.
4.250% 1/15/25

     2,991,000        3,006,396  

Banco Santander SA
4.250% 4/11/27

     1,800,000        1,710,918  

Bank of America Corp.
4.183% 11/25/27

     2,515,000        2,449,353  

3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.814% 4.244% VRN 4/24/38

     1,150,000        1,117,082  

6.110% 1/29/37

     1,550,000        1,780,478  

7.750% 5/14/38

     400,000        541,670  

Bank of Montreal
3.803% VRN 12/15/32 (b)

     1,505,000        1,394,096  

The Bank of Nova Scotia
4.500% 12/16/25

     1,295,000        1,291,209  

4.650% VRN 12/31/99 (b)

     2,575,000        2,330,375  

Barclays PLC
3.710% FRN 5/16/24 (b)

     2,085,000        2,067,799  

4.337% 1/10/28

     1,720,000        1,633,623  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.125% 7/25/28

     2,975,000        2,848,231  

Credit Suisse Group AG
3.869% VRN 1/12/29 (a) (b)

     910,000        855,699  

4.207% VRN 6/12/24 (a) (b)

     1,650,000        1,651,201  

4.282% 1/09/28 (a)

     1,325,000        1,288,889  

Deutsche Bank AG
3.150% 1/22/21

     1,805,000        1,746,833  

First Republic Bank
4.375% 8/01/46

     4,360,000        4,171,134  

Fulton Financial Corp.
3.600% 3/16/22

     1,565,000        1,535,986  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.814% VRN 4/23/29 (b)

     1,560,000        1,483,775  

5.950% 1/15/27

     1,410,000        1,527,396  

6.125% 2/15/33

     335,000        383,070  

6.750% 10/01/37

     1,145,000        1,358,934  

HSBC Holdings PLC
4.250% 3/14/24

     1,225,000        1,218,750  

4.583% VRN 6/19/29 (b)

     1,535,000        1,550,402  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.
3.625% 12/01/27

   $ 1,235,000      $ 1,161,130  

5.600% 7/15/41

     1,125,000        1,268,677  

Morgan Stanley
4.350% 9/08/26

     2,425,000        2,391,905  

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS
4.750% 10/17/19 (a)

     3,010,000        2,982,669  

Valley National Bancorp
5.125% 9/27/23

     1,530,000        1,597,793  

Wells Fargo & Co.
5.375% 11/02/43

     909,000        949,197  

5.606% 1/15/44

     665,000        715,438  
     

 

 

 
        52,010,108  
     

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.5%      

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. 4.900% 2/01/46

     3,825,000        3,933,547  

Molson Coors Brewing Co.
4.200% 7/15/46

     1,724,000        1,547,822  

5.000% 5/01/42

     360,000        365,079  
  

 

 

 
        5,846,448  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 0.3%      

Amgen, Inc.
5.150% 11/15/41

     475,000        505,057  

Celgene Corp.
3.450% 11/15/27

     1,900,000        1,747,020  

4.350% 11/15/47

     1,230,000        1,083,210  
     

 

 

 
        3,335,287  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 0.6%      

CRH America Finance, Inc.
3.950% 4/04/28 (a)

     1,950,000        1,882,571  

Standard Industries, Inc.
5.000% 2/15/27 (a)

     3,037,000        2,816,817  

5.375% 11/15/24 (a)

     1,636,000        1,615,550  

5.500% 2/15/23 (a)

     1,238,000        1,250,380  
     

 

 

 
        7,565,318  
     

 

 

 
Chemicals — 1.0%      

Ashland, Inc.
6.875% 5/15/43

     302,000        306,530  

Incitec Pivot Finance LLC
6.000% 12/10/19 (a)

     1,160,000        1,199,340  

Monsanto Co.
4.400% 7/15/44

     650,000        602,223  

The Mosaic Co.
4.050% 11/15/27

     1,805,000        1,724,931  

RPM International, Inc.
3.750% 3/15/27

     725,000        691,130  

The Sherwin-Williams Co.
4.500% 6/01/47

     700,000        668,090  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.698% 4/24/20 (a)

     1,870,000        1,863,210  

4.441% 4/24/23 (a)

     2,315,000        2,302,040  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Yara International ASA
4.750% 6/01/28 (a)

   $ 2,100,000      $ 2,111,090  
     

 

 

 
        11,468,584  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.4%      

The ADT Corp.
6.250% 10/15/21

     4,613,000        4,774,455  

ERAC USA Finance LLC
6.700% 6/01/34 (a)

     125,000        150,100  
     

 

 

 
        4,924,555  
     

 

 

 
Computers — 0.6%

 

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.
6.020% 6/15/26 (a)

     487,000        511,541  

DXC Technology Co.
7.450% 10/15/29

     300,000        363,774  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.
4.450% 12/01/20

     5,665,000        5,707,487  
     

 

 

 
        6,582,802  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 3.2%

 

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust
3.300% 1/23/23

     2,405,000        2,311,642  

3.875% 1/23/28

     4,660,000        4,292,295  

4.500% 5/15/21

     1,810,000        1,844,165  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
3.500% 8/01/25

     2,080,000        2,016,211  

Aircastle Ltd.
5.000% 4/01/23

     1,750,000        1,756,563  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.250% 11/05/18

     3,060,000        3,060,000  

4.750% 9/10/18

     2,165,000        2,169,059  

Ares Finance Co. LLC
4.000% 10/08/24 (a)

     2,080,000        1,969,473  

Discover Financial Services
4.100% 2/09/27

     1,750,000        1,678,570  

GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co.
4.418% 11/15/35

     1,035,000        1,002,687  

Genpact Luxembourg Sarl
3.700% 4/01/22 (a)

     2,400,000        2,344,572  

High Street Funding Trust I
4.111% 2/15/28 (a)

     6,150,000        6,037,024  

Lazard Group LLC
3.625% 3/01/27

     1,253,000        1,174,035  

4.250% 11/14/20

     3,014,000        3,073,002  

Legg Mason, Inc.
5.625% 1/15/44

     1,195,000        1,243,381  

Neuberger Berman Group LLC/Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.
4.500% 3/15/27 (a)

     1,150,000        1,140,015  
     

 

 

 
        37,112,694  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Electric — 2.1%

 

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
3.500% 4/01/28 (a)

   $ 945,000      $ 896,187  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.750% 9/01/46

     1,235,000        1,087,799  

EDP Finance BV
3.625% 7/15/24 (a)

     2,665,000        2,551,690  

Entergy Louisiana LLC
4.950% 1/15/45

     1,005,000        1,015,981  

Florida Power & Light Co.
4.950% 6/01/35

     630,000        700,328  

Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV
3.750% 1/14/28 (a)

     820,000        726,192  

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
3.450% 7/15/20

     4,160,000        4,142,029  

3.700% 9/01/24

     1,060,000        1,027,839  

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd.
4.250% 8/14/28 (a)

     2,450,000        2,356,062  

7.250% 1/15/19 (a)

     417,000        425,027  

Nevada Power Co., Series N
6.650% 4/01/36

     550,000        717,113  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co.
7.500% 9/01/38

     495,000        702,827  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
5.800% 3/01/37

     543,000        567,614  

Pennsylvania Electric Co.
4.150% 4/15/25 (a)

     1,860,000        1,880,526  

Progress Energy, Inc.
7.000% 10/30/31

     485,000        618,771  

Puget Energy, Inc.
6.500% 12/15/20

     1,580,000        1,692,026  

Tri-State Pass-Through Trust,
Series 2003, Class B
7.144% 7/31/33 (a)

     480,000        552,879  

Virginia Electric and Power Co.
6.350% 11/30/37

     640,000        803,497  

Xcel Energy, Inc.
6.500% 7/01/36

     1,435,000        1,840,556  
     

 

 

 
        24,304,943  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.3%

 

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.250% 9/08/24

     965,000        902,093  

3.875% 1/12/28

     985,000        923,041  

Ingram Micro, Inc.
5.450% STEP 12/15/24

     1,288,000        1,275,062  

Tyco Electronics Group SA
7.125% 10/01/37

     335,000        450,923  
     

 

 

 
        3,551,119  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Engineering & Construction — 0.4%      

SBA Tower Trust
3.156% 10/10/45 (a)

   $ 1,200,000      $ 1,190,334  

2.877% 7/10/46 (a)

     1,200,000        1,165,638  

3.168% 4/09/47 (a)

     1,930,000        1,888,267  
     

 

 

 
        4,244,239  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 0.1%      

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
3.000% 6/01/26

     1,915,000        1,724,503  
     

 

 

 
Gas — 0.3%      

NiSource, Inc.
5.800% 2/01/42

     950,000        1,092,861  

Spire, Inc.
4.700% 8/15/44

     1,840,000        1,888,142  
     

 

 

 
        2,981,003  
     

 

 

 
Hand & Machine Tools — 0.1%      

Kennametal, Inc.
2.650% 11/01/19

     800,000        799,757  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 0.4%      

Abbott Laboratories
4.900% 11/30/46

     755,000        812,779  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
3.363% 6/06/24

     1,625,000        1,560,950  

3.700% 6/06/27

     1,705,000        1,613,957  

4.685% 12/15/44

     825,000        799,654  
     

 

 

 
        4,787,340  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 0.2%      

Humana, Inc.
3.950% 3/15/27

     1,660,000        1,632,393  

4.800% 3/15/47

     830,000        852,663  
     

 

 

 
        2,485,056  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 0.4%      

Lennar Corp.
4.500% 11/15/19

     3,390,000        3,411,188  

4.750% 5/30/25

     1,230,000        1,190,025  
     

 

 

 
        4,601,213  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 0.0%      

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
3.150% 8/01/27

     520,000        482,494  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 2.7%

 

The Allstate Corp. 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.938%
5.750% VRN 8/15/53

     3,410,000        3,503,775  

American International Group, Inc. 4.200% 4/01/28

     1,525,000        1,492,015  

4.500% 7/16/44

     1,175,000        1,094,199  

4.750% 4/01/48

     505,000        486,754  

5.750% VRN 4/01/48 (b)

     1,210,000        1,191,850  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
6.125% 8/15/23

   $ 3,030,000      $ 2,949,947  

Arch Capital Group US, Inc.
5.144% 11/01/43

     1,040,000        1,099,491  

Athene Holding Ltd.
4.125% 1/12/28

     4,722,000        4,354,440  

AXIS Specialty Finance PLC
4.000% 12/06/27

     2,500,000        2,358,823  

CNA Financial Corp.
3.450% 8/15/27

     1,115,000        1,036,886  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.
4.500% 5/30/20

     1,602,000        1,599,998  

5.250% 5/30/25

     2,321,000        2,303,593  

Enstar Group Ltd.
4.500% 3/10/22

     920,000        917,062  

Trinity Acquisition PLC
4.400% 3/15/26

     445,000        440,636  

USF&G Capital I
8.500% 12/15/45 (a)

     885,000        1,226,147  

Voya Financial, Inc.
4.700% VRN 1/23/48 (a) (b)

     1,080,000        961,200  

Willis North America, Inc.
7.000% 9/29/19

     566,000        590,665  

Willis Towers Watson PLC
5.750% 3/15/21

     1,690,000        1,781,673  

XLIT Ltd.
4.450% 3/31/25

     1,800,000        1,770,989  
     

 

 

 
        31,160,143  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.4%      

Amazon.com, Inc.
4.050% 8/22/47

     1,840,000        1,802,473  

Expedia Group, Inc.
7.456% 8/15/18

     2,550,000        2,562,367  
     

 

 

 
        4,364,840  
     

 

 

 
Investment Companies — 1.0%      

Ares Capital Corp.
3.500% 2/10/23

     3,100,000        2,954,768  

3.875% 1/15/20

     3,090,000        3,100,100  

FS Investment Corp.
4.000% 7/15/19

     3,095,000        3,097,963  

TCP Capital Corp.
4.125% 8/11/22

     2,870,000        2,739,532  
     

 

 

 
        11,892,363  
     

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 0.8%      

ArcelorMittal
5.125% 6/01/20

     2,165,000        2,219,125  

5.250% STEP 8/05/20

     2,034,000        2,100,105  

6.250% STEP 2/25/22

     1,201,000        1,277,552  

Vale Overseas Ltd.
5.875% 6/10/21

     2,825,000        2,983,906  

6.875% 11/21/36

     630,000        707,301  
     

 

 

 
        9,287,989  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Machinery – Diversified — 0.3%      

CNH Industrial Capital LLC
3.875% 10/15/21

   $ 3,280,000      $ 3,263,600  
     

 

 

 
Media — 1.0%      

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.125% 5/01/27 (a)

     1,275,000        1,192,922  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital
3.579% 7/23/20

     1,560,000        1,558,019  

4.464% 7/23/22

     1,580,000        1,599,413  

6.484% 10/23/45

     1,285,000        1,354,435  

Comcast Corp.
3.400% 7/15/46

     645,000        523,044  

6.950% 8/15/37

     515,000        646,458  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.950% 3/20/28

     1,550,000        1,467,875  

5.000% 9/20/37

     995,000        958,037  

Grupo Televisa SAB
6.625% 3/18/25

     1,075,000        1,195,961  

Time Warner Cable, Inc.
6.750% 6/15/39

     985,000        1,050,092  

8.250% 4/01/19

     75,000        77,793  

8.750% 2/14/19

     325,000        335,844  

Warner Media LLC
6.250% 3/29/41

     210,000        228,336  
     

 

 

 
        12,188,229  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 0.7%      

Glencore Finance Canada Ltd.
5.550% STEP 10/25/42 (a)

     894,000        894,036  

Glencore Funding LLC
3.875% 10/27/27 (a)

     975,000        900,968  

4.625% 4/29/24 (a)

     2,365,000        2,377,807  

Kinross Gold Corp.
4.500% 7/15/27 (a)

     1,020,000        935,850  

5.125% 9/01/21

     3,495,000        3,585,695  
     

 

 

 
        8,694,356  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 0.1%

 

General Electric Co.
6.875% 1/10/39

     298,000        377,371  

4.125% 10/09/42

     1,430,000        1,328,118  
     

 

 

 
        1,705,489  
     

 

 

 
Office Equipment/Supplies — 0.3%      

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
3.625% STEP 9/15/20

     845,000        823,875  

3.625% STEP 10/01/21

     3,005,000        2,824,850  
     

 

 

 
        3,648,725  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 2.2%      

Andeavor
4.500% 4/01/48

     510,000        464,779  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Antero Resources Corp.
5.375% 11/01/21

   $ 3,409,000      $ 3,451,612  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
3.000% 8/15/22

     1,275,000        1,221,289  

4.250% 4/15/27

     1,875,000        1,805,989  

6.750% 11/15/39

     550,000        603,988  

Continental Resources, Inc.
4.375% 1/15/28

     1,573,000        1,563,781  

4.500% 4/15/23

     1,525,000        1,547,544  

Encana Corp.
6.500% 2/01/38

     545,000        640,149  

EQT Corp.
3.900% 10/01/27

     4,085,000        3,809,555  

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
4.650% 3/15/25

     935,000        965,398  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
6.500% 3/01/41

     1,120,000        1,304,295  

Nabors Industries, Inc.
5.500% 1/15/23

     1,415,000        1,361,938  

Newfield Exploration Co.
5.750% 1/30/22

     1,200,000        1,249,500  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
3.950% 2/01/28 (a)

     430,000        402,192  

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp.
7.000% 11/15/23

     1,175,000        1,216,125  

Petroleos Mexicanos
3.500% 1/30/23

     675,000        639,002  

4.625% 9/21/23

     575,000        566,950  

5.350% 2/12/28 (a)

     1,165,000        1,103,022  

5.500% 1/21/21

     1,190,000        1,225,093  

6.375% 1/23/45

     595,000        547,995  

6.500% 3/13/27

     585,000        599,871  

6.625% 6/15/35

     140,000        136,850  
     

 

 

 
        26,426,917  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 0.1%      

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
3.950% 12/01/42

     1,451,000        1,223,954  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.4%      

Amcor Finance USA, Inc.
3.625% 4/28/26 (a)

     3,105,000        2,947,720  

The WestRock MWV LLC
7.550% 3/01/47

     1,000,000        1,296,930  
     

 

 

 
        4,244,650  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.7%      

AbbVie, Inc.
4.700% 5/14/45

     1,060,000        1,048,522  

Allergan Funding SCS
4.750% 3/15/45

     1,270,000        1,222,535  

Bayer US Finance II LLC
4.250% 12/15/25 (a)

     1,185,000        1,191,341  

4.625% 6/25/38 (a)

     1,200,000        1,189,641  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CVS Health Corp.
4.300% 3/25/28

   $ 1,028,000      $ 1,014,028  

5.050% 3/25/48

     1,455,000        1,480,748  

6.125% 9/15/39

     560,000        636,737  

CVS Pass-Through Trust
5.926% 1/10/34 (a)

     1,158,014        1,245,601  

7.507% 1/10/32 (a)

     1,019,007        1,194,610  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
4.500% 2/25/26

     1,180,000        1,171,446  

4.800% 7/15/46

     1,180,000        1,122,094  

McKesson Corp.
6.000% 3/01/41

     550,000        641,068  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.875% 9/23/23

     1,085,000        1,020,762  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV LLC
2.250% 3/18/20

     1,300,000        1,253,113  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
1.700% 7/19/19

     625,000        610,143  

2.200% 7/21/21

     4,043,000        3,750,033  

4.100% 10/01/46

     460,000        328,787  
     

 

 

 
        20,121,209  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 2.9%      

Andeavor Logistics LP
6.875% VRN 12/31/99 (b)

     1,775,000        1,757,250  

Andeavor Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
3.500% 12/01/22

     450,000        439,685  

6.250% 10/15/22

     652,000        675,387  

Energy Transfer Equity LP
5.875% 1/15/24

     369,000        378,225  

7.500% 10/15/20

     672,000        716,520  

Energy Transfer Partners LP
4.200% 4/15/27

     1,085,000        1,022,399  

6.125% 12/15/45

     800,000        799,544  

6.250% VRN 12/31/99 (b)

     2,370,000        2,195,212  

EnLink Midstream Partners LP
4.150% 6/01/25

     2,075,000        1,917,741  

4.850% 7/15/26

     951,000        901,129  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
5.375% VRN 2/15/78 (b)

     1,205,000        1,098,462  

EQT Midstream Partners LP
4.750% 7/15/23

     2,925,000        2,920,287  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
6.375% 3/01/41

     376,000        403,491  

6.500% 2/01/37

     150,000        161,936  

6.550% 9/15/40

     500,000        548,728  

6.950% 1/15/38

     175,000        199,452  

MPLX LP 4.500% 4/15/38

     1,195,000        1,103,759  

4.875% 6/01/25

     2,418,000        2,486,117  

5.200% 3/01/47

     245,000        243,438  

5.500% 2/15/23

     912,000        929,237  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Phillips 66 Partners LP
3.750% 3/01/28

   $ 830,000      $ 775,713  

4.680% 2/15/45

     178,000        166,855  

Plains All American Pipeline LP
6.125% VRN 12/31/99 (b)

     2,345,000        2,221,887  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.
3.650% 6/01/22

     1,195,000        1,171,388  

4.500% 12/15/26

     1,360,000        1,331,264  

4.700% 6/15/44

     675,000        593,062  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.200% 3/15/28

     1,585,000        1,534,453  

Series WI
5.750% 5/15/24

     1,375,000        1,466,651  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP
4.000% 10/01/27

     1,375,000        1,285,219  

5.300% 4/01/44

     525,000        475,881  

Western Gas Partners LP
4.000% 7/01/22

     2,044,000        2,020,059  

4.500% 3/01/28

     655,000        630,343  
     

 

 

 
        34,570,774  
     

 

 

 
Private Equity — 0.3%      

Hercules Capital, Inc.
4.625% 10/23/22

     2,910,000        2,905,760  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 1.0%

 

American Tower Corp.
4.400% 2/15/26

     860,000        853,841  

American Tower Trust #1
3.652% 3/23/48 (a)

     1,910,000        1,882,562  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.200% 9/01/24

     1,605,000        1,514,749  

4.000% 3/01/27

     790,000        760,503  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP
3.500% 8/01/26

     1,265,000        1,188,972  

Host Hotels & Resorts LP
3.875% 4/01/24

     1,675,000        1,632,988  

Kimco Realty Corp.
3.300% 2/01/25

     960,000        909,521  

Mid-America Apartments LP
3.600% 6/01/27

     1,115,000        1,068,664  

UDR, Inc.
3.500% 7/01/27

     1,435,000        1,360,244  

Weingarten Realty Investors
3.250% 8/15/26

     535,000        492,973  
     

 

 

 
        11,665,017  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.6%      

Dollar Tree, Inc.
4.200% 5/15/28

     1,915,000        1,848,491  

El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV
3.950% 10/02/24 (a)

     2,620,000        2,464,372  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

The Home Depot, Inc.
5.950% 4/01/41

   $ 600,000      $ 740,904  

QVC, Inc.
3.125% 4/01/19

     960,000        958,886  

5.125% 7/02/22

     545,000        558,288  
     

 

 

 
        6,570,941  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 0.2%      

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
4.200% 6/22/23

     1,610,000        1,609,753  

Microchip Technology, Inc.
3.922% 6/01/21 (a)

     985,000        986,636  
     

 

 

 
        2,596,389  
     

 

 

 
Software — 0.2%      

Microsoft Corp.
4.450% 11/03/45

     2,064,000        2,218,573  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 1.7%      

AT&T, Inc.
3.800% 3/01/24

     1,230,000        1,206,279  

4.750% 5/15/46

     1,280,000        1,143,395  

5.250% 3/01/37

     648,000        637,343  

CenturyLink, Inc.
6.150% 9/15/19

     560,000        571,200  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.500% 1/15/40

     345,000        410,260  

Crown Castle Towers LLC
3.222% 5/15/42 (a)

     1,700,000        1,667,955  

4.241% 7/15/48 (a) (c)

     1,750,000        1,759,552  

Embarq Corp.
7.995% 6/01/36

     145,000        136,844  

Ericsson LM
4.125% 5/15/22

     3,075,000        3,029,147  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
6.500% 6/15/19

     1,125,000        1,151,381  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.250% 4/15/22

     2,550,000        2,868,750  

Telecom Italia SpA
5.303% 5/30/24 (a)

     605,000        596,681  

Telefonica Emisiones SAU
4.665% 3/06/38

     1,105,000        1,033,579  

Turk Telekomunikasyon AS
3.750% 6/19/19 (a)

     240,000        237,006  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.862% 8/21/46

     2,228,000        2,129,014  

6.550% 9/15/43

     885,000        1,047,691  
     

 

 

 
        19,626,077  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 0.2%      

Asciano Finance Ltd.
4.625% 9/23/20 (a)

     610,000        618,324  

Autoridad del Canal de Panama
4.950% 7/29/35 (a)

     1,050,000        1,093,313  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC
6.150% 5/01/37

   $ 720,000      $ 887,195  
     

 

 

 
        2,598,832  
     

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing — 0.8%      

DAE Funding LLC
4.000% 8/01/20 (a)

     1,049,000        1,037,199  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.
4.500% 3/15/23 (a)

     1,550,000        1,472,190  

5.250% 8/15/22 (a)

     4,440,000        4,395,644  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.
3.900% 2/01/24 (a)

     2,980,000        2,947,426  
     

 

 

 
        9,852,459  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT
(Cost $445,166,539)
        437,075,985  
     

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS — 0.7%

 

JobsOhio Beverage System Series B
4.532% 1/01/35

     3,950,000        4,269,120  

New York City Water & Sewer System
5.882% 6/15/44

     105,000        136,649  

Orange County Local Transportation Authority BAB
6.908% 2/15/41

     1,350,000        1,827,846  

Panhandle-Plains Student Finance Corp., Series 2001-A2,
3.530% FRN 12/01/31 (b)

     600,000        595,566  

State of California BAB
7.550% 4/01/39

     120,000        176,957  

7.600% 11/01/40

     1,115,000        1,676,927  
     

 

 

 
        8,683,065  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $8,277,809)
        8,683,065  
     

 

 

 
NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 31.4%

 

Automobile ABS — 1.8%      

CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2016-C, Class A
1.620% 1/15/20 (a)

     54,325        54,303  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class B
2.210% 7/15/22 (a)

     2,990,000        2,938,554  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II LP

     

Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.290% 2/25/24 (a)

     7,680,000        7,520,797  

Series 2018-1A, Class B
3.600% 2/25/24 (a)

     3,810,000        3,703,558  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Oscar US Funding Trust II, Series 2015-1A, Class A4
2.440% 6/15/22 (a)

   $ 2,250,000      $ 2,241,583  

Oscar US Funding Trust IV, Series 2016-1A, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.700%
3.619% FRN 7/15/20 (a)

     202,541        203,260  

Oscar US Funding Trust V, Series 2016-2A, Class A4
2.990% 12/15/23 (a)

     4,000,000        3,972,260  

Oscar US Funding Trust VI, Series 2017-1A, Class A4
3.300% 5/10/24 (a)

     950,000        947,250  
     

 

 

 
        21,581,565  
     

 

 

 
Commercial MBS — 1.7%      

Aventura Mall Trust, Series 2018-AVM, Class C,
4.112% VRN 7/05/40 (a) (b)

     4,270,000        4,258,904  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2007-T26, Class AM, 5.513% VRN 1/12/45 (b)

     708,556        706,863  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

     

Series 2012-CR4, Class B
3.703% 10/15/45 (a)

     1,060,000        1,043,509  

Series 2014-UBS2, Class AM
4.199% 3/10/47

     1,375,000        1,399,428  

Series 2014-CR14, Class A4
4.236% VRN 2/10/47 (b)

     1,410,000        1,462,148  

Series 2015-CR23, Class C
4.395% VRN 5/10/48 (b)

     1,000,000        977,418  

DBCCRE Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-ARCP, Class A
4.238% 1/10/34 (a)

     995,000        1,028,362  

GCCFC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-GG7, Class AM,
5.951% VRN 7/10/38 (b)

     1,022,407        1,034,448  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2012-GC6, Class AS
4.948% 1/10/45 (a)

     488,000        509,567  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-CB18, Class AM,
5.466% VRN 6/12/47 (b)

     464,507        464,751  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

     

Series 2018-H3, Class B
4.620% 7/15/51 (c)

     760,000        782,793  

Series 2011-C2, Class B
5.200% VRN 6/15/44 (a) (b)

     1,325,000        1,373,844  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

TIAA Seasoned Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C4, Class AJ,
5.477% VRN 8/15/39 (b)

   $ 88,136      $ 87,785  

Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2016-2, Class AFX,
2.997% VRN 10/25/46 (b)

     1,447,597        1,441,102  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust

     

Series 2006-C26, Class AM
6.200% VRN 6/15/45 (b)

     331,313        332,021  

Series 2007-C33, Class AM
6.209% VRN 2/15/51 (b)

     760,818        774,204  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust

     

Series 2010-C1, Class A1
3.349% 11/15/43 (a)

     73,027        73,347  

Series 2018-C45, Class AS
4.405% 6/15/51 (c)

     1,450,000        1,493,419  

Series 2018-C45, Class B
4.556% 6/15/51 (c)

     400,000        411,982  
     

 

 

 
        19,655,895  
     

 

 

 
Home Equity ABS — 0.1%      

ACE Securities Corp., Series 2005-HE7, Class A2D, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .660%
2.751% FRN 11/25/35

     19,910        19,915  

Bayview Financial Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-C, Class M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .500% 2.602% FRN 6/28/44

     26,040        26,065  

Countrywide Partnership Trust, Series 2004-EC1, Class M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .900%
2.991% FRN 2/25/35

     541,680        536,356  

Mastr Asset-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-WMC1, Class M3, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .720%
2.811% FRN 3/25/35

     332,386        333,452  
     

 

 

 
        915,788  
     

 

 

 
Other ABS — 14.3%      

321 Henderson Receivables LLC

     

Series 2007-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.273% FRN 3/15/42 (a)

     558,439        525,215  

Series 2015-1A, Class A
3.260% 9/15/72 (a)

     1,182,398        1,121,926  

Aames Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 2004-1, Class M5, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.725%
3.816% FRN 1/25/35

     288,023        287,087  

ALM VII Ltd., Series 2012-7A, Class A1R, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.480% 3.828% FRN 10/15/28 (a)

     2,620,000        2,636,716  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Alterna Funding II LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A 2.500% 2/15/24 (a)

   $ 268,804      $ 268,300  

Apidos CLO XXV, Series 2016-25A, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.460% 3.819% FRN 10/20/28 (a)

     770,000        770,743  

Arbys Funding LLC,
Series 2015-1A, Class A2
4.969% 10/30/45 (a)

     1,852,500        1,855,159  

Avery Point III CLO Ltd.,
Series 2013-3A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.120%
3.475% FRN 1/18/25 (a)

     1,018,422        1,018,522  

Avery Point VI CLO Ltd.,
Series 2015-6A, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.450%
3.813% FRN 8/05/27 (a)

     3,825,000        3,826,125  

Bain Capital Credit CLO, Series 2017-1A, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250%
3.609% FRN 7/20/30 (a)

     1,990,000        1,992,692  

BCC Funding XIV LLC,
Series 2018-1A, Class A1
2.200% 2/20/19 (a)

     968,732        968,261  

Birchwood Park CLO Ltd.,
Series 2014-1A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.180%
3.528% FRN 7/15/26 (a)

     2,180,000        2,180,262  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.430%
3.785% FRN 7/18/27 (a)

     2,595,000        2,595,096  

BlueVirgo Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class NOTE
3.000% 12/15/22 (a)

     820,235        820,178  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.940% 5/25/29 (a)

     999,424        974,664  

Capital Automotive REIT

     

Series 2014-1A, Class A
3.660% 10/15/44 (a)

     900,000        868,255  

Series 2017-1A, Class A2
4.180% 4/15/47 (a)

     988,333        983,301  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1R, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.220%
3.575% FRN 8/14/30 (a)

     4,000,000        4,007,496  

Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A
4.125% 6/15/43 (a)

     1,710,000        1,717,865  

CBAM Ltd.,
Series 2017-3A, Class A, 3.583% FRN 10/17/29 (a) (b)

     3,510,000        3,513,552  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CIFC Funding V Ltd.,
Series 2017-5A, Class A1, 3.533% FRN 11/16/30 (a) (b)

   $ 2,330,000      $ 2,330,867  

Clear Creek CLO Ltd.,
Series 2015-1A, Class AR, 3.559% FRN 10/20/30 (a) (b)

     2,040,000        2,044,194  

Consumer Installment Loan Trust,
Series 2016-LD1, Class A
3.960% 7/15/22 (a)

     172,158        172,154  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-5, Class 3A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .460% 2.551% FRN 9/25/34

     54,696        54,606  

Cronos Containers Program I Ltd.,
Series 2014-2A, Class A
3.270% 11/18/29 (a)

     361,111        355,940  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust

     

Series 2014-1, Class A
2.540% 5/20/27 (a)

     211,918        211,491  

Series 2015-1, Class A
2.730% 7/20/27 (a)

     434,114        433,282  

Series 2015-2, Class A
2.990% 5/22/28 (a)

     465,391        462,125  

Series 2016-1, Class A
3.080% 11/20/28 (a)

     2,089,134        2,040,271  

Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC

     

Series 2018-1A, Class A2I
4.116% 7/25/48 (a)

     1,550,000        1,590,731  

Series 2017-1A, Class A23
4.118% 7/25/47 (a)

     774,150        765,993  

Series 2015-1A, Class A2II
4.474% 10/25/45 (a)

     3,038,000        3,108,897  

Dong Fang Container Finance II SPV Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class A1
1.950% 11/25/39 (a)

     208,333        207,407  

Drug Royalty Corp., Inc.

     

Series 2014-1, Class A2
3.484% 7/15/23 (a)

     211,620        210,804  

Series 2012-1, Class A2
5.800% 7/15/24 (a)

     37,436        37,391  

Elara HGV Timeshare Issuer LLC,
Series 2016-A, Class A
2.730% 4/25/28 (a)

     1,482,738        1,450,868  

Element Rail Leasing II LLC

     

Series 2015-1A, Class A1
2.707% 2/19/45 (a)

     391,172        385,543  

Series 2016-1A, Class A1
3.968% 3/19/46 (a)

     1,106,992        1,116,547  

Entegry New Orleans Storm Recovery Funding I LLC,
Series 2015-1, Class A
2.670% 6/01/27

     487,913        476,928  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Fairway Outdoor Funding LLC, Series 2012-1A, Class A2
4.212% 10/15/42 (a)

   $ 1,928,675      $ 1,930,152  

Galaxy XX CLO Ltd.,
Series 2015-20A, Class AR, 3.359% FRN 4/20/31 (a) (b)

     3,000,000        2,986,995  

Global SC Finance II SRL, Series 2014-1A, Class A1
3.190% 7/17/29 (a)

     304,167        299,125  

Global SC Finance IV Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.850% 4/15/37 (a)

     1,648,086        1,635,960  

Goldentree Loan Management US CLO Ltd., Series 2017-2A, Class A,
3.509% FRN 11/28/30 (a) (b)

     1,950,000        1,953,865  

Goodgreen Trust

     

Series 2016-1A, Class A
3.230% 10/15/52 (a)

     2,467,396        2,392,210  

Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.740% 10/15/52 (a)

     1,162,686        1,164,966  

Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.930% VRN 10/15/53 (a) (b)

     3,126,378        3,140,943  

GSAMP Trust,
Series 2005-AHL, Class M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .645% 2.736% FRN 4/25/35

     73,990        74,489  

Helios Issuer LLC,
Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.940% 9/20/49 (a)

     1,663,887        1,689,640  

Hercules Capital Funding Trust,
Series 2014-1A, Class A
3.524% 4/16/21 (a)

     240,432        240,507  

Hero Funding Trust

     

Series 2016-3A, Class A1
3.080% 9/20/42 (a)

     1,472,287        1,447,894  

Series 2017-3A, Class A1
3.190% 9/20/48 (a)

     1,471,808        1,423,204  

Series 2017-2A, Class A1
3.280% 9/20/48 (a)

     451,137        445,420  

Series 2016-4A, Class A1
3.570% 9/20/47 (a)

     1,620,441        1,616,166  

Series 2017-2A, Class A2
4.070% 9/20/48 (a)

     362,679        367,666  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2
4.670% 9/20/48 (a)

     2,593,603        2,670,907  

Highbridge Loan Management Ltd., Series 12A-18, Class B,
4.222% FRN 7/18/31 (a) (b)

     1,200,000        1,200,000  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust,
Series 2013-A, Class A
2.280% 1/25/26 (a)

     452,172        449,056  

Labrador Aviation Finance Ltd.,
Series 2016-1A, Class A1
4.300% 1/15/42 (a)

     2,570,313        2,591,952  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

LCM XXIII Ltd., Series 23A, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.400% 3.759% FRN 10/20/29 (a)

   $ 3,030,000      $ 3,043,899  

Lendmark Funding Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.830% 12/22/25 (a)

     1,270,000        1,258,960  

Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.810% 12/21/26 (a)

     1,730,000        1,734,701  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust,
Series 2005-WL1, Class M2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .825%
2.916% FRN 6/25/35

     8,632        8,634  

Madison Park Funding XXVIII Ltd., Series 2018-28A, Class B,
3.937% FRN 7/15/30 (a) (b) (d) (e)

     1,665,000        1,665,000  

Marble Point CLO XI Ltd., Series 2017-2A, Class A,
3.535% FRN 12/18/30 (a) (b)

     1,200,000        1,200,535  

Marlette Funding Trust
Series 2016-1A, Class A
3.060% 1/17/23 (a)

     118,197        118,239  

Series 2017-2A, Class B
3.190% 7/15/24 (a)

     1,000,000        994,933  

Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A
2.510% 5/20/30 (a)

     156,788        156,061  

Mosaic Solar Loans LLC
Series 2017-2A, Class A
3.820% 9/20/42 (a)

     984,157        977,722  

Series 2018-1A, Class A
4.010% 6/22/43 (a)

     457,213        458,572  

Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.450% 6/20/42 (a)

     484,224        494,285  

MP CLO III Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class AR, 3.609% FRN 10/20/30 (a) (b)

     1,750,000        1,755,411  

MVW Owner Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.420% 12/20/34 (a)

     430,363        419,378  

Series 2015-1A, Class A
2.520% 12/20/32 (a)

     548,369        536,023  

NP SPE II LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A2
4.219% 10/21/47 (a)

     2,260,000        2,241,491  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2016-T3, Class AT3
2.833% 10/16/51 (a)

     10,600,000        10,341,508  

Series 2016-T4, Class AT4
3.107% 12/15/50 (a)

     3,000,000        2,997,110  

OHA Credit Partners VIII Ltd., Series 2013-8A, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.120%
3.479% FRN 4/20/25 (a)

     1,255,556        1,255,634  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust
Series 2014-AA, Class A
2.290% 7/09/29 (a)

   $ 195,930      $ 190,594  

Series 2016-A, Class A
2.610% 3/08/29 (a)

     1,125,145        1,081,591  

Series 2016-A, Class B
2.910% 3/08/29 (a)

     942,236        924,082  

Oxford Finance Funding Trust
Series 2014-1A, Class A
3.475% 12/15/22 (a)

     212,076        209,960  

Series 2016-1A, Class A
3.968% 6/17/24 (a)

     1,400,000        1,393,769  

Race Point VIII CLO Ltd., Series 2013-8A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.340%
3.671% FRN 2/20/30 (a)

     700,000        703,826  

RR 3 Ltd.,
Series 2018-3A, Class A1R2, 3.438% FRN 1/15/30 (a) (b)

     2,450,000        2,455,559  

Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2015-3A, Class B
3.080% 9/20/32 (a)

     172,096        170,857  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC, Series 2017-2, Class A
3.280% 2/25/26 (a)

     2,080,188        2,079,717  

Spirit Master Funding LLC, Series 2014-4A, Class A1
3.501% 1/20/45 (a)

     996,562        996,873  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC, Series 2016-AA, Class A
3.050% 4/25/29 (a)

     1,050,426        1,046,541  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2, Class AT2
2.750% 11/15/49 (a)

     4,490,000        4,530,882  

Steele Creek CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.884% FRN 1/15/30 (a) (b)

     660,000        660,988  

Structured Receivables Finance LLC, Series 2010-B, Class A
3.730% 8/15/36 (a)

     234,189        227,802  

SuttonPark Structured Settlements LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.190% 1/15/71 (a)

     2,024,638        1,935,522  

Symphony CLO XV Ltd., Series 2014-15A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.180%
3.533% FRN 10/17/26 (a)

     2,900,000        2,900,357  

Taco Bell Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A2I 3.
832% 5/25/46 (a)

     2,462,500        2,465,770  

TAL Advantage VI LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A
4.500% 4/20/42

     2,403,529        2,451,019  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.480%
3.822% FRN 10/13/29 (a)

   $ 2,150,000      $ 2,157,658  

Treman Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.370%
3.729% FRN 4/20/27 (a)

     1,750,000        1,750,536  

Trinity Rail Leasing L.P., Series 2018-1A, Class A2
4.620% 6/17/48 (a)

     2,420,000        2,418,427  

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A1
2.709% 8/15/47 (a)

     527,674        520,191  

Series 2017-1A, Class A2
3.736% 8/15/47 (a)

     810,000        782,762  

Triton Container Finance IV LLC,
Series 2017-2A, Class A
3.620% 8/20/42 (a)

     3,173,291        3,143,181  

Triton Container Finance VI LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.520% 6/20/42 (a)

     866,956        861,360  

Series 2018-2A, Class A
4.190% 6/22/43 (a)

     1,640,000        1,639,415  

Vivint Colar Financing LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class B
7.370% 4/30/48 (a) (d) (e)

     3,115,000        3,114,735  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A
2.540% 7/20/33 (a)

     1,563,930        1,528,664  

WAVE Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.844% 11/15/42 (a)

     3,877,706        3,847,959  

Series 2017-1A, Class C
6.656% 11/15/42 (a)

     2,530,092        2,557,685  

Wendy’s Funding LLC
Series 2015-1A, Class A2II
4.080% 6/15/45 (a)

     1,779,675        1,807,409  

Series 2015-1A, Class A23
4.497% 6/15/45 (a)

     2,139,500        2,272,177  

Westgate Resorts LLC
Series 2015-1A, Class A
2.750% 5/20/27 (a)

     500,892        499,926  

Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.050% 12/20/30 (a)

     1,270,508        1,258,652  
     

 

 

 
        168,353,113  
     

 

 

 
Student Loans ABS — 12.8%      

AccessLex Institute
Series 2004-A, Class A3 28 day ARS 1.699% FRN 7/01/39

     2,950,000        2,892,047  

Series 2003-A, Class A3 3 mo. Treasury + 1.200%
3.120% FRN 7/01/38

     328,325        310,547  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

College Loan Corp. Trust I, Series 2007-1, Class B2, 28 day ARS FRN1/25/47

   $ 900,000      $ 714,838  

Collegiate Funding Services Education Loan Trust, Series 2005-B, Class A4, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .160%
2.496% FRN 3/28/35

     1,368,721        1,350,908  

DRB Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2016-B, Class A2
2.890% 6/25/40 (a)

     1,437,665        1,406,813  

Series 2015-D, Class A2
3.200% 1/25/40 (a)

     755,950        755,600  

Series 2015-B, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.900%
3.991% FRN 10/27/31 (a)

     173,050        178,297  

Series 2016-R, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.900%
3.991% FRN 10/25/44 (a)

     3,590,861        3,647,990  

Series 2016-A, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.000%
4.091% FRN 4/25/40 (a)

     536,999        551,965  

Earnest Student Loan Program LLC
Series 2016-D, Class A2
2.720% 1/25/41 (a)

     1,379,421        1,358,076  

Series 2016-B, Class A2
3.020% 5/25/34 (a)

     1,002,468        996,370  

Series 2016-C, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.850%
3.941% FRN 10/27/36 (a)

     1,740,578        1,766,116  

ECMC Group Student Loan Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 12/27/66 (a)

     2,690,947        2,735,825  

Series 2016-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350%
3.441% FRN 7/26/66 (a)

     3,311,921        3,366,027  

Edlinc Student Loan Funding, Series 2017-A, Class A (Acquired 12/22/17, Cost $ 3,773,575),
3.350% FRN
12/01/47 (a) (b) (d) (f)

     3,464,059        3,443,593  

Education Services of America
Series 2014-4, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 6/25/48 (a)

     1,200,000        1,118,220  

Series 2015-1, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 10/25/56 (a)

     1,100,000        1,034,679  

Educational Funding of the South, Inc., Series 2011-1, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.700%
6.060% FRN 4/25/46

     625,000        656,525  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Higher Education Funding I Series 2004-1, Class B1 28 day ARS 0.000% FRN 1/01/44 (a)

   $ 450,000      $ 395,102  

Series 2004-1, Class B2 28 day ARS 0.000% FRN 1/01/44 (a)

     450,000        384,659  

KeyCorp Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-A, Class 2A4, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .310%
2.602% FRN 9/27/35

     331,698        330,872  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust, Series 2017-B, Class BFX
3.020% 8/25/42 (a)

     1,052,772        1,027,867  

Navient Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2018-BA, Class A2B,
2.788% FRN 12/15/59 (a) (b)

     880,000        879,951  

Navient Student Loan Trust
Series 2014-1, Class A4 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
2.710% FRN 2/25/39

     3,000,000        2,965,721  

Series 2016-1A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .700%
2.791% FRN 2/25/70 (a)

     2,671,924        2,681,833  

Series 2018-1A, Class A3
2.811% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

     4,150,000        4,162,913  

Series 2018-3A, Class A3
2.888% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

     4,700,000        4,700,000  

Series 2017-5A, Class A
2.891% FRN 7/26/66 (a) (b)

     1,891,922        1,909,365  

Series 2016-5A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250%
3.341% FRN 6/25/65 (a)

     2,648,381        2,717,680  

Series 2016-6A, Class A3 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.300%
3.391% FRN 3/25/66 (a)

     7,050,000        7,310,548  

Series 2015-3, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 10/25/58

     940,000        953,797  

Series 2016-2, Class A3 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 6/25/65 (a)

     2,370,000        2,470,555  

Nelnet Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2016-A, Class A1B
3.600% 12/26/40 (a)

     972,497        938,778  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust
Series 2005-2, Class A5 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .100%
2.432% FRN 3/23/37

     1,050,923        1,037,986  

Series 2006-3, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .250%
2.585% FRN 6/25/41

     805,895        739,082  

Series 2013-5A, Class A 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .630%
2.590% FRN 1/25/37 (a)

     1,863,360        1,864,836  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2005-4, Class A4A 7 day ARS 2.594% FRN 3/22/32

   $ 322,911      $ 307,307  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2 2.851% FRN 5/25/66 (a) (b)

     3,880,000        3,879,996  

North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, Series 2011-2, Class A3, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .800% 3.160% FRN 7/25/36

     1,600,000        1,607,260  

PHEAA Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .950%
3.041% FRN 11/25/65 (a)

     2,942,063        2,979,714  

SLC Student Loan Trust, Series 2006-A, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .300%
2.648% FRN 7/15/36

     297,426        295,930  

SLM Student Loan Trust
Series 2007-1, Class A6 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.500% FRN 1/27/42

     550,000        530,418  

Series 2005-3, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .150%
2.510% FRN 4/25/40

     961,926        880,543  

Series 2006-10, Class A6 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .150%
2.510% FRN 3/25/44

     5,080,000        4,899,749  

Series 2006-5, Class B 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .210%
2.570% FRN 10/25/40

     2,401,684        2,275,577  

Series 2005-6, Class B, ABS 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .290%
2.650% FRN 1/25/44

     2,492,332        2,329,315  

Series 2004-10, Class A7A 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/29 (a)

     2,900,000        2,912,687  

Series 2005-9, Class A7A 3 mo. EURIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 1/25/41

     3,530,000        3,509,258  

Series 2003-14, Class A7 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/65 (a)

     15,050,000        14,876,595  

Series 2005-7, Class A5 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
3.110% FRN 1/25/40

     5,300,000        5,280,125  

Series 2005-5, Class A5 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
3.110% FRN 10/25/40

     1,056,000        1,055,989  

Series 2013-2, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.460% FRN 6/25/43

     1,420,000        1,399,881  

Series 2002-7, Class A11 28 day ARS 4.080% FRN 3/15/28

     568,000        568,000  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2002-7, Class A10 28 day ARS 4.088% FRN 3/15/28

   $ 247,000      $ 247,000  

Series 2003-5, Class A7 28 day ARS + 2.500% 4.490% FRN 6/17/30

     250,000        250,000  

Series 2002-7, Class B 28 day ARS 5.073% FRN 12/15/39

     3,950,000        3,940,539  

Series 2003-2, Class A7 28 day ARS 5.083% FRN 9/15/28

     650,000        650,000  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust

     

Series 2016-B, Class A2A 2.430% 2/17/32 (a)

     1,480,370        1,437,104  

Series 2018-B, Class A2B
2.804% FRN 1/15/37 (a) (b)

     3,000,000        2,999,352  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC
Series 2015-A, Class RC (Acquired 4/19/17, Cost $3,376,500)
0.000% 3/25/33 (a) (d) (f)

     1,200        1,770,000  

Series 2017-D, Class R1 (Acquired 7/19/17, Cost $2,653,222)
0.000% 9/25/40 (a) (d) (f)

     4,688,500        2,813,100  

Series 2018-A, Class R1 (Acquired 1/22/18, Cost $ 2,700,288)
0.000% 2/25/42 (a) (d) (f)

     3,759,800        2,700,288  

Series 2018-B, Class R1 (Acquired 3/15/18 Cost $1,794,790)
0.000% 8/26/47 (a) (d) (e) (f)

     3,324,300        1,794,790  

Series 2016-D, Class A2B
2.340% 4/25/33 (a)

     1,300,000        1,270,002  

Series 2016-C, Class A2B
2.360% 12/27/32 (a)

     570,000        553,830  

Series 2016-E, Class A2B
2.490% 1/25/36 (a)

     1,610,000        1,571,921  

Series 2016-B, Class A2B
2.740% 10/25/32 (a)

     2,283,207        2,254,106  

Series 2016-B, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 6/25/33 (a)

     1,212,797        1,229,909  

Series 2017-A, Class B
3.440% VRN 3/26/40 (a) (b)

     1,220,000        1,183,646  

Series 2016-A, Class A1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%
3.841% FRN 8/25/36 (a)

     662,235        682,448  

Series 2017-C, Class C 4.210% VRN 7/25/40 (a) (b)

     990,000        947,496  

South Carolina Student Loan Corp.
Series 2014-1, Class A2 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.000%
2.983% FRN 1/03/33

     1,800,000        1,827,718  

Series 2014-1, Class B 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.483% FRN 8/01/35

     3,050,000        2,977,774  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

South Texas Higher Education Authority, Inc., Series 2012-1, Class A3, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .850% 3.158% FRN 10/01/46

   $ 1,700,000      $ 1,719,163  
     

 

 

 
        150,164,511  
     

 

 

 
WL Collateral CMO — 0.7%  

Bank of America Mortgage Securities, Series 2004-G, Class 2A7,
3.829% VRN 8/25/34 (b)

     35,920        36,336  

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Series 2004-2, Class 1A1
3.717% VRN 2/25/34 (b)

     18,646        18,859  

Series 2003-42, Class 1A1
3.991% VRN 9/25/33 (b)

     4,230        3,845  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-9, Class 2A1,
4.211% VRN 8/25/34 (b)

     7,463        7,465  

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR4, Class 1A,
3.618% VRN 8/25/34 (b)

     44,392        43,370  

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-1, Class A11,
3.500% VRN 1/25/47 (a) (b)

     3,204,302        3,110,467  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.
Series 2004-A1, Class IA
3.560% VRN 2/25/34 (b)

     3,716        3,579  

Series 2003-A4, Class IA
3.955% VRN 7/25/33 (b)

     2,814        2,903  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-2AR, Class 1A,
4.375% VRN 2/25/34 (b)

     221        236  

PNMAC GMSR Issuer Trust, Series 2018-GT1, Class A (Acquired 2/21/18, Cost $ 1,270,000),
4.941% FRN 2/25/23 (a) (b) (d) (f)

     1,270,000        1,277,652  

PSMC Trust,
Series 2018-2, Class A1,
3.500% VRN 6/25/48 (a) (b)

     3,833,275        3,727,187  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-2, Class 2A,
3.854% VRN 3/25/34 (b)

     26,463        26,547  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR2, Class A, 12 mo. MTA + 1.400%
2.958% FRN 4/25/44

     70,354        72,247  
     

 

 

 
        8,330,693  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $369,778,557)
        369,001,565  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 0.7%  

Colombia Government International Bond
6.125% 1/18/41

   $ 2,580,000      $ 2,889,600  

Mexico Government International Bond
4.750% 3/08/44

     4,727,000        4,386,131  

6.750% 9/27/34

     685,000        803,163  
     

 

 

 
        8,078,894  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $8,257,423)
        8,078,894  
     

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES — 26.4%  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.2%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Series 4303, Class AP
3.000% 8/15/43

     2,307,745        2,297,659  

Series 4800, Class TA
4.000% 4/15/42

     2,180,516        2,238,096  

Series 4802, Class EA
4.000% 5/15/42

     1,585,832        1,627,713  

Series 2617, Class Z
5.500% 5/15/33

     1,300,284        1,407,952  

Series 2693, Class Z
5.500% 10/15/33

     2,351,289        2,531,532  

Series 3423, Class PB
5.500% 3/15/38

     462,391        503,465  

Series 2178, Class PB
7.000% 8/15/29

     54,758        60,167  

Federal National Mortgage Association
Series 2014-7, Class VA
3.500% 5/25/25

     1,250,814        1,273,509  

Series 2007-32, Class Z
5.500% 4/25/37

     727,573        790,701  

Series 2010-60, Class HJ
5.500% 5/25/40

     497,658        529,794  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, Series 2007-B2, Class ZA
5.500% 6/25/37

     623,222        661,877  
     

 

 

 
        13,922,465  
     

 

 

 
Pass-Through Securities — 24.7%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #G11630 3.500% 6/01/19

     10,850        10,889  

Pool #J13972 3.500% 1/01/26

     53,020        53,838  

Pool #C91344 3.500% 11/01/30

     148,033        149,618  

Pool #C91424 3.500% 1/01/32

     99,505        100,570  

Pool #U90432 3.500% 11/01/42

     516,881        517,588  

Pool #Q41916 3.500% 7/01/46

     1,730,231        1,732,326  

Pool #Q42045 3.500% 7/01/46

     705,025        705,878  

Pool #Q44275 3.500% 11/01/46

     1,472,498        1,473,821  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Pool #Q44277 3.500% 11/01/46

   $ 421,260      $ 420,849  

Pool #Q52216 3.500% 11/01/47

     3,676,980        3,660,175  

Pool #V83655 3.500% 12/01/47

     11,083,882        11,033,226  

Pool #V83763 3.500% 12/01/47

     13,128,301        13,068,301  

Pool #Q52868 3.500% 12/01/47

     5,728,849        5,702,666  

Pool #V83886 3.500% 1/01/48

     12,115,168        12,056,012  

Pool #G61307 3.500% 2/01/48

     8,764,939        8,724,881  

Pool #Q47742 4.000% 4/01/47

     1,334,952        1,370,203  

Pool #Q47730 4.000% 4/01/47

     1,553,383        1,594,402  

Pool #V83764 4.000% 12/01/47

     10,361,006        10,579,559  

Pool #V83796 4.000% 12/01/47

     16,778,138        17,115,011  

Pool #Q52834 4.000% 12/01/47

     1,540,361        1,571,289  

Pool #V83962 4.000% 2/01/48

     2,721,018        2,775,651  

Pool #C91239 4.500% 3/01/29

     7,572        7,914  

Pool #C91251 4.500% 6/01/29

     47,726        49,885  

Pool #C03537 4.500% 8/01/40

     1,090,095        1,145,707  

Pool #G06057 4.500% 10/01/40

     1,046,836        1,100,241  

Pool #G60485 4.500% 10/01/41

     1,209,166        1,270,474  

Pool #G60172 4.500% 9/01/43

     1,313,618        1,380,223  

Pool #Q48208 4.500% 5/01/47

     1,120,349        1,168,051  

Pool #Q48869 4.500% 6/01/47

     9,641,410        10,048,910  

Pool #G05253 5.000% 2/01/39

     228,783        244,636  

Pool #C90939 5.500% 12/01/25

     28,399        30,435  

Pool #D97258 5.500% 4/01/27

     15,394        16,497  

Pool #C91026 5.500% 4/01/27

     45,514        48,777  

Pool #C91074 5.500% 8/01/27

     4,824        5,170  

Pool #D97417 5.500% 10/01/27

     11,728        12,568  

Pool #C91128 5.500% 12/01/27

     2,342        2,510  

Pool #C91148 5.500% 1/01/28

     100,307        107,497  

Pool #C91176 5.500% 5/01/28

     36,722        39,355  

Pool #C91217 5.500% 11/01/28

     13,489        14,456  

Pool #C01079 7.500% 10/01/30

     1,794        2,048  

Pool #C01135 7.500% 2/01/31

     5,593        6,371  

Federal National Mortgage Association
Pool #AO8180 3.000% 9/01/42

     39,693        38,818  

Pool #AB7397 3.000% 12/01/42

     183,059        179,026  

Pool #AB7401 3.000% 12/01/42

     171,355        167,580  

Pool #AP8668 3.000% 12/01/42

     213,433        208,730  

Pool #AR1975 3.000% 12/01/42

     48,531        47,462  

Pool #AR0306 3.000% 1/01/43

     14,031        13,709  

Pool #AR5391 3.000% 1/01/43

     120,322        117,671  

Pool #AL3215 3.000% 2/01/43

     160,632        156,943  

Pool #AR4109 3.000% 2/01/43

     149,449        146,016  

Pool #AR4432 3.000% 3/01/43

     62,157        60,730  

Pool #AT0169 3.000% 3/01/43

     269,430        263,242  

Pool #AB8809 3.000% 3/01/43

     88,403        86,373  

Pool #MA1368 3.000% 3/01/43

     288,320        281,698  

Pool #AR2174 3.000% 4/01/43

     308,754        301,662  

Pool #AS1304 3.500% 12/01/28

     1,659,346        1,684,884  

Pool #AV1897 3.500% 12/01/28

     292,438        296,939  

Pool #AV2325 3.500% 12/01/28

     835,114        848,488  

Pool #BF0196 3.500% 2/01/41

     1,540,961        1,548,786  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Pool #MA1356 3.500% 2/01/43

   $ 11,323,628      $ 11,342,206  

Pool #BM3994 3.500% 1/01/44

     1,743,270        1,746,130  

Pool #CA1073 3.500% 1/01/48

     20,885,873        20,796,128  

Pool #MA3287 3.500% 2/01/48

     4,621,255        4,565,294  

Pool #725692 1 year CMT + 2.138% 3.530% FRN 10/01/33

     116,643        121,810  

Pool #888586 1 year CMT + 2.208% 3.646% FRN 10/01/34

     125,534        132,055  

Pool #BH9008 4.000% 8/01/47

     345,360        352,376  

Pool #CA0181 4.000% 8/01/47

     9,761,045        9,959,316  

Pool #BH9011 4.000% 9/01/47

     324,585        331,178  

Pool #CA0620 4.000% 10/01/47

     13,953,250        14,236,676  

Pool #BJ0686 4.000% 4/01/48

     3,482,209        3,552,806  

Pool #CA1951 4.000% 7/01/48

     4,475,000        4,573,940  

Pool #CA2039 4.000% 7/01/48

     4,500,000        4,591,055  

Pool #BF0094 4.000% 5/01/56

     6,390,426        6,533,711  

Pool #BF0105 4.000% 6/01/56

     2,039,523        2,085,253  

Pool #775539 12 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.645% 4.179% FRN 5/01/34

     46,571        48,491  

Pool #AA3980 4.500% 4/01/28

     73,579        77,597  

Pool #AH6787 4.500% 3/01/41

     999,261        1,050,551  

Pool #CA1952 4.500% 6/01/48

     3,330,000        3,469,444  

Pool #AD6437 5.000% 6/01/40

     563,777        603,991  

Pool #AD6996 5.000% 7/01/40

     3,697,277        3,960,997  

Pool #AL8173 5.000% 2/01/44

     1,539,147        1,647,970  

Pool #AD0836 5.500% 11/01/28

     87,692        93,978  

Pool #575667 7.000% 3/01/31

     12,413        14,188  

Pool #529453 7.500% 1/01/30

     2,674        3,055  

Pool #531196 7.500% 2/01/30

     323        366  

Pool #530299 7.500% 3/01/30

     365        405  

Pool #536386 7.500% 4/01/30

     470        536  

Pool #535996 7.500% 6/01/31

     6,612        7,540  

Pool #523499 8.000% 11/01/29

     271        310  

Pool #252926 8.000% 12/01/29

     208        240  

Pool #532819 8.000% 3/01/30

     130        150  

Pool #534703 8.000% 5/01/30

     2,788        3,209  

Pool #253437 8.000% 9/01/30

     161        186  

Pool #253481 8.000% 10/01/30

     94        109  

Pool #190317 8.000% 8/01/31

     3,530        4,068  

Pool #596656 8.000% 8/01/31

     1,166        1,212  

Pool #602008 8.000% 8/01/31

     4,251        4,896  

Pool #597220 8.000% 9/01/31

     3,231        3,750  

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA
Pool #6447 4.000% 7/12/48 (c)

     4,080,000        4,159,687  

Pool #15801 4.500% 7/12/48 (c)

     5,200,000        5,414,500  

Government National Mortgage Association
Pool #783896 3.500% 5/15/44

     4,871,673        4,915,442  

Pool #BF1053 3.500% 12/15/47

     1,746,133        1,752,544  

Pool #BF1120 3.500% 1/15/48

     2,431,254        2,440,182  

Pool #AV1854 3.500% 1/15/48

     2,009,861        2,017,241  

Pool #BF1214 3.500% 2/15/48

     1,788,797        1,795,365  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Pool #BF1245 3.500% 2/15/48

   $ 1,813,663      $ 1,820,322  

Pool #371146 7.000% 9/15/23

     149        157  

Pool #352022 7.000% 11/15/23

     5,551        5,973  

Pool #374440 7.000% 11/15/23

     326        351  

Pool #491089 7.000% 12/15/28

     9,016        9,896  

Pool #480539 7.000% 4/15/29

     429        483  

Pool #478658 7.000% 5/15/29

     2,213        2,513  

Pool #488634 7.000% 5/15/29

     2,326        2,624  

Pool #500928 7.000% 5/15/29

     4,357        4,933  

Pool #499410 7.000% 7/15/29

     1,286        1,464  

Pool #510083 7.000% 7/15/29

     1,188        1,340  

Pool #493723 7.000% 8/15/29

     2,613        2,975  

Pool #516706 7.000% 8/15/29

     74        77  

Pool #581417 7.000% 7/15/32

     12,499        14,256  

Government National Mortgage Association II
Pool #008746 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.125% FRN 11/20/25

     4,721        4,784  

Pool #080136 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.125% FRN 11/20/27

     903        918  

Pool #82462 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.375% FRN 1/20/40

     522,749        541,773  

Pool #82488 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.375% FRN 3/20/40

     463,774        480,680  

Pool #784314 3.500% 5/20/43

     910,003        918,036  

Pool #784026 3.500% 12/20/44

     1,680,513        1,690,359  

Pool #BC4641 3.500% 9/20/47

     2,761,140        2,768,259  

Pool #MA4778 3.500% 10/20/47

     1,856,292        1,864,558  

Pool #BC4885 3.500% 11/20/47

     4,126,440        4,137,078  

Pool #BD6940 3.500% 12/20/47

     2,607,282        2,614,004  

Pool #BE4328 3.500% 12/20/47

     2,005,134        2,010,303  

Pool #BD3899 3.500% 1/20/48

     5,197,944        5,211,344  

Pool #BE6487 3.500% 1/20/48

     1,166,086        1,169,092  

Pool #BD6461 3.500% 1/20/48

     2,282,405        2,288,290  

Pool #BF1119 3.500% 1/20/48

     3,701,758        3,711,301  

Pool #BF1269 3.500% 2/20/48

     1,813,791        1,818,467  

Pool #AC2985 4.000% 10/20/47

     816,857        837,884  

Pool #BF1270 4.000% 2/20/48

     1,232,032        1,264,806  

Government National Mortgage Association II TBA
Pool #471 3.500% 5/01/47 (c)

     5,575,000        5,594,164  

Pool #1767 4.000% 5/01/47 (c)

     13,100,000        13,423,406  
     

 

 

 
        290,196,239  
     

 

 

 
Whole Loans — 0.5%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes Series 2016-HQA3, Class M1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .800% 2.891% FRN 3/25/29

     292,333        292,703  

Series 2016-HQA3, Class M2 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350% 3.441% FRN 3/25/29

     790,000        801,756  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2016-C06, Class 1M1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.300% 3.391% FRN 4/25/29

   $ 1,895,964      $ 1,911,820  

Series 2016-C05, Class 2M1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350% 3.441% FRN 1/25/29

     1,779,644        1,786,622  

Series 2016-C04, Class 1M1 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.450% 3.541% FRN 1/25/29

     1,386,388        1,396,766  
     

 

 

 
        6,189,667  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES
(Cost $317,167,442)
        310,308,371  
     

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 1.1%  
U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 1.1%  

U.S. Treasury Note
2.000% 5/31/21

     8,200,000        8,057,269  

U.S. Treasury Bond
3.500% 2/15/39 (g)

     4,400,000        4,790,568  
     

 

 

 
        12,847,837  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $12,853,129)
        12,847,837  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $1,161,500,899)
        1,145,995,717  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (#) — 0.9%
(Cost $10,172,309)
        10,280,297  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,174,048,208)
        1,158,746,964  
     

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.4%  
Commercial Paper — 6.4%     

Avery Dennison Corp.
2.231% 7/02/18 (a)

     7,000,000        6,998,708  

BAT International Finance 2.489% 02396 7/12/18 (a)

     5,500,000        5,495,472  

2.489% 00773 7/16/18 (a)

     4,500,000        4,495,117  

Cox Enterprises, Inc.
2.364% 7/05/18 (a)

     11,500,000        11,495,697  

HP, Inc.
2.501% 7/26/18 (a)

     7,250,000        7,239,223  

Marriott Internation
2.470% 7/23/18 (a)

     7,000,000        6,989,145  
     Principal
Amount
    Value  

Mckesson Corp.
2.438% 7/17/18 (a)

   $ 10,000,000     $ 9,988,490  

Molex Electronic Technologies
2.458% 7/10/18 (a)

     9,500,000       9,492,830  

Nasdaq, Inc.
2.484% 8/02/18 (a)

     5,000,000       4,989,507  

National Grid USA
2.493% 8/13/18 (a)

     5,000,000       4,984,969  

WPP CP LLC
2.910% 7/17/18 (a)

     3,200,000       3,196,318  
    

 

 

 
       75,365,476  
    

 

 

 
Time Deposit — 0.0%  

Euro Time Deposit
0.350% 7/02/18

     323,944       323,944  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $75,688,046)
       75,689,420  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.0%
(Cost $1,249,736,254) (h)
       1,234,436,384  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (5.0)%        (58,253,688
    

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%      $ 1,176,182,696  
    

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ABS Asset-Backed Security
ARS Auction Rate Security
BAB Build America Bonds
CLO Collateralized Loan Obligation
CMO Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury Index
FRN Floating Rate Note
MBS Mortgage-Backed Security
MTA Monthly Treasury Average Index
STEP Step Up Bond
TBA To Be Announced
VRN Variable Rate Note
WL Whole Loan

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a) Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $476,499,618 or 40.51% of net assets.
(b) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The rates shown are the current interest rates at June 30, 2018.
(c) A portion of this security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis. (Note 2).
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

(d) Investment was valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(e) This security is fair valued in good faith in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $6,574,525 or 0.56% of net assets.
(f) Restricted security. Certain securities are restricted as to resale. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value
  of $13,799,423 or 1.17% of net assets. The Fund generally bears the costs, if any, associated with the disposition of restricted securities.
(g) A portion of this security is pledged/held as collateral for open futures contracts and open swap agreements. (Note 2).
(h) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.
 

 

(#) The Fund had the following open Purchased Swaptions contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

OTC Counterparty*   Units    

Notional

Amount

    Expiration
Date
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise
Rate
    Description   Premiums
Purchased
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Call  
Barclays Bank PLC     32,720,000       USD 32,720,000       12/13/32       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.44   $ 1,635,748     $ 1,371,973     $ (263,775
Credit Suisse International     36,280,000       USD 36,280,000       1/31/33       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 2.61     1,741,440       1,694,396       (47,044
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              3,377,188       3,066,369       (310,819
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Put  
Barclays Bank PLC     66,610,000       USD 66,610,000       12/13/32       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.94   $ 3,330,035     $ 3,630,195     $ 300,160  
Credit Suisse International     72,340,000       USD 72,340,000       1/31/33       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 3.11     3,465,086       3,583,733       118,647  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              6,795,121       7,213,928       418,807  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $ 10,172,309     $ 10,280,297     $ 107,988  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

The Fund had the following open Futures contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

      Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Value/ Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Futures Contracts — Long  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond

     9/19/18        574      $ 88,666,243      $ 2,922,632  

U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year

     9/28/18        453        95,783,584        174,557  

U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year

     9/28/18        846        95,496,286        623,855  
           

 

 

 
   $ 3,721,044  
           

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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      Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
    Value/ Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Future Contract — Short  

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

     9/19/18        296      $ (42,151,329   $ (768,671

U.S. Treasury Note Ultra 10 Year

     9/19/18        12        (1,534,931     (3,882
          

 

 

 
  $ (772,553
          

 

 

 

The Fund had the following open Swap agreements at June 30, 2018:

 

 

Counterparty   Currency   Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Payment
Frequency
  Receive (Pay)
Fixed Rate
  Deliverable on Default   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
(Received)
Paid
    Value  

Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection††

 

OTC Swaps*

 

Goldman Sachs International   USD     3,200,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
  $ (333,932   $ 1,972     $ (331,960
Goldman Sachs International   USD     2,540,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
    (43,530     (219,964     (263,494
Goldman Sachs International   USD     920,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
    (21,729     (73,711     (95,440
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (399,191   $ (291,703   $ (690,894
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Collateral for swap agreements held by Goldman Sachs International amounted to $663,538 in securitites at June 30, 2018.

 

*

Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

Payment is based on a percentage of the index. Reference entities are a number of individual issuers comprising the index.

††

For each credit derivative with sold protection, the credit ratings of the entities referenced, as rated by any rating organization, are included in the equivalent S&P Global Ratings. The reference entity rating represents the likelihood of a potential payment by the Fund if the referenced entity experiences a credit event as of period end. Notional amounts represent the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the Fund could be required to make under the credit derivatives with sold protection.

Currency Legend

USD

U.S. Dollar

 

Country weightings, as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:

 

United States

     83.7

Cayman Islands

     5.8

Canada

     1.3

Mexico

     1.2

Ireland

     1.0

Netherlands

     1.0

United Kingdom

     0.9

Luxembourg

     0.8

Bermuda

     0.8

Switzerland

     0.3

Turkey

     0.3

Sweden

     0.3

Colombia

     0.2

Spain

     0.2

Israel

     0.2

Norway

     0.2

Germany

     0.1

Panama

     0.1

Australia

     0.1

Italy

     0.1

Barbados

     0.0

United States Virgin Islands

     0.0
  

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     98.6

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     1.4
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund – Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

    Principal
Amount
     Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 99.9%  
Discount Notes — 89.1%     

Federal Farm Credit Bank
1 mo. USD LIBOR - .080%
1.966% FRN 7/09/18, 11/09/18 (a)

  $ 5,000,000      $ 5,001,311  

3 mo. USD LIBOR - .220%
2.149% FRN 8/09/18, 11/09/18 (a)

    3,000,000        3,001,906  

1 mo. USD LIBOR + .150%
2.223% FRN 7/15/18, 3/15/19 (a)

    5,000,000        5,009,985  

1 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.232% FRN 7/01/18, 8/01/18 (a)

    5,000,000        5,001,439  

1 mo. USD LIBOR + .175%
2.266% FRN 7/25/18, 2/25/19 (a)

    1,500,000        1,503,017  

Federal Home Loan Bank
1.770% 7/02/18, 7/02/18 (a)

    2,000,000        1,999,807  

1.812% 7/13/18, 7/13/18 (a)

    5,400,000        5,396,529  

1.815% 8/08/18, 8/08/18 (a)

    3,000,000        2,994,215  

1.818% 7/13/18, 7/13/18 (a)

    4,310,000        4,307,222  

1.832% 7/18/18, 7/18/18 (a)

    1,100,000        1,099,010  

1.858% 7/06/18, 7/06/18 (a)

    1,100,000        1,099,665  

1.868% 7/20/18, 7/20/18 (a)

    5,254,000        5,248,644  

1.874% 8/01/18, 8/01/18 (a)

    4,700,000        4,692,313  

1.877% 7/13/18, 7/13/18 (a)

    1,000,000        999,332  

1.878% 7/27/18, 7/27/18 (a)

    8,680,000        8,667,956  

1.883% FRN 7/06/18, 9/06/18 (a) (b)

    14,500,000        14,498,343  

1.883% 7/11/18, 7/11/18 (a)

    3,000,000        2,998,300  

1.884% 7/25/18, 7/25/18 (a)

    500,000        499,358  

1.884% 7/25/18, 7/25/18 (a)

    3,345,000        3,340,703  

1.885% FRN 7/08/18, 8/08/18 (a) (b)

    8,000,000        8,000,001  

1.887% FRN 7/13/18, 7/13/18 (a) (b)

    5,000,000        5,000,029  

1.889% 7/18/18, 7/18/18 (a)

    910,000        909,154  

1.898% 7/12/18, 7/12/18 (a)

    1,290,000        1,289,196  

1.898% 7/16/18, 7/16/18 (a)

    4,000,000        3,996,676  

1.900% FRN 7/07/18, 6/07/19 (a) (b)

    6,000,000        5,999,996  

1.904% 7/17/18, 7/17/18 (a)

    977,000        976,135  

1.918% 7/11/18, 7/11/18 (a)

    575,000        574,668  

1.921% 8/01/18, 8/01/18 (a)

    2,000,000        1,996,640  

1.924% 7/20/18, 7/20/18 (a)

    4,000,000        3,995,789  

1.932% FRN 7/02/18, 8/02/18 (a) (b)

    3,000,000        2,999,979  

1 mo. USD LIBOR - .110%
1.936% FRN 7/11/18, 10/11/18 (a)

    2,000,000        2,000,000  

1.943% FRN 7/15/18, 11/15/18 (a) (b)

    4,000,000        4,000,188  

1.947% FRN 7/01/18, 11/01/18 (a) (b)

    3,800,000        3,800,015  

1 mo. USD LIBOR - .130%
1.954% FRN 7/20/18, 7/20/18 (a)

    8,000,000        8,000,000  

1.954% FRN 7/20/18, 8/20/18 (a) (b)

    5,000,000        4,999,939  
    Principal
Amount
     Value  

1.974% FRN 7/22/18, 4/22/19 (a) (b)

  $ 2,500,000      $ 2,500,277  

1 mo. USD LIBOR - .090%
1.994% FRN 7/22/18, 1/22/19 (a)

    1,600,000        1,600,321  

1.995% FRN 7/17/18, 7/17/19 (a) (b)

    10,000,000        10,000,079  

1 mo. USD LIBOR - .100%
2.003% FRN 7/27/18, 12/27/18 (a)

    5,000,000        5,000,168  

2.024% 10/31/18, 10/31/18 (a)

    810,000        804,520  

1 mo. USD LIBOR - .035%
2.056% FRN 7/23/18, 1/23/19 (a)

    1,400,000        1,400,603  

2.092% 12/13/18, 12/13/18 (a)

    4,000,000        3,962,373  

2.131% 11/30/18, 11/30/18 (a)

    2,890,000        2,864,452  
    

 

 

 
       164,030,253  
    

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreement — 10.8%     

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 2.080%, due 7/02/18 (c)

    20,000,000        20,000,000  
    

 

 

 
Time Deposit — 0.0%     

Euro Time Deposit 0.350% 7/02/18

    10,918        10,918  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $184,041,171)
       184,041,171  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $184,041,171) (d)
       184,041,171  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — 0.1%        134,737  
    

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%      $ 184,175,908  
    

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

FRN Floating Rate Note

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a) The stated maturity dates reflect demand date and stated maturity date, respectively.
(b) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The rates shown are the current interest rates at June 30, 2018.
(c) Maturity value of $20,003,467. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 0.125%, maturity date of 4/15/21, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $20,400,221.
(d) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

       MML
Blend Fund
       MML
Equity Fund
       MML
Managed
Bond Fund
       MML
U.S. Government
Money Market
Fund
 
Assets:                    

Investments, at value (Note 2) (a)

     $ 683,535,626        $ 818,941,949        $ 1,158,746,964        $ -  

Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2) (b)

       2,426,485          12,995,435          -          20,000,000  

Other short-term investments, at value (Note 2) (c)

       12,568,095          -          75,689,420          164,041,171  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investments (d)

       698,530,206          831,937,384          1,234,436,384          184,041,171  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Receivables from:

                   

Investments sold

       390,566          14,710,032          3,446,619          -  

Investments sold on a when-issued basis (Note 2)

       5,412,576          -          36,830,117          -  

Fund shares sold

       2,560          14,403          249,699          395,391  

Interest and dividends

       1,647,382          653,063          7,500,078          101,673  

Interest tax reclaim receivable

       3,524          -          6,922          -  

Foreign taxes withheld

       -          54,899          -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

       705,986,814          847,369,781          1,282,469,819          184,538,235  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
Liabilities:                    

Payables for:

                   

Investments purchased

       3,870,879          15,581,841          23,772,675          -  

Collateral held for open purchased options (Note 2)

       1,690,000          -          10,375,000          -  

Investments purchased on a when-issued basis (Note 2)

       10,565,096          -          69,716,742          -  

Fund shares repurchased

       355,145          145,044          704,355          217,220  

Securities on loan (Note 2)

       -          8,658,596          -          -  

Open swap agreements, at value (Note 2)

       113,074          -          690,894          -  

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

       207,224          260,911          246,264          53,571  

Variation margin on open derivative instruments (Note 2)

       12,170          -          77,836          -  

Affiliates (Note 3):

                   

Investment advisory fees

       230,553          269,813          364,197          69,849  

Service fees

       64,203          59,408          174,844          -  

Due to custodian

       87,091          -          -          -  

Commitment and Contingent Liabilities (Note 9)

       -          -          -          -  

Accrued expense and other liabilities

       105,868          72,210          164,316          21,687  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       17,301,303          25,047,823          106,287,123          362,327  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets

     $ 688,685,511        $ 822,321,958        $ 1,176,182,696        $ 184,175,908  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net assets consist of:                    

Paid-in capital

     $ 536,119,022        $ 530,139,879        $ 1,207,647,132        $ 184,224,703  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

       3,446,012          22,419,285          10,858,431          (49,380

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

       (3,820,759        139,091,781          (29,572,297        585  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

       152,941,236          130,671,013          (12,750,570        -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets

     $ 688,685,511        $ 822,321,958        $ 1,176,182,696        $ 184,175,908  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                   

(a)    Cost of investments:

     $ 530,921,887        $ 688,270,936        $ 1,174,048,208        $ -  

(b)    Cost of repurchase agreements:

     $ 2,426,485        $ 12,995,435        $ -        $ 20,000,000  

(c)    Cost of other short-term investments:

     $ 12,567,182        $ -        $ 75,688,046        $ 164,041,171  

(d)    Securities on loan with market value of:

     $ -        $ 8,176,268        $ -        $ -  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

       MML
Blend Fund
       MML
Equity Fund
       MML
Managed
Bond Fund
       MML
U.S. Government
Money Market
Fund
 
Initial Class shares:                    

Net assets

     $ 582,525,459        $ 729,895,693        $ 901,176,910        $ 184,175,908  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (a)

       26,705,618          23,346,266          74,213,343          184,178,161  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

     $ 21.81        $ 31.26        $ 12.14        $ 1.00  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
Service Class shares:                    

Net assets

     $ 106,160,052        $ 92,426,265        $ 275,005,786        $ -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (a)

       4,882,216          2,995,169          22,706,286          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

     $ 21.74        $ 30.86        $ 12.11        $ -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a) Authorized unlimited number of shares with no par value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

       MML
Blend Fund
       MML
Equity Fund
       MML
Managed
Bond Fund
       MML
U.S. Government
Money Market
Fund
 
Investment income (Note 2):                    

Dividends (a)

     $ 4,835,766        $ 9,614,160        $ 60,562        $ -  

Interest

       3,584,899          42,918          21,957,599          1,284,669  

Securities lending net income

       -          19,004          -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investment income

       8,420,665          9,676,082          22,018,161          1,284,669  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
Expenses (Note 3):                    

Investment advisory fees

       1,425,253          1,700,640          2,312,528          380,657  

Custody fees

       40,688          32,457          64,538          8,387  

Audit fees

       18,280          17,866          18,671          15,678  

Legal fees

       2,602          3,254          4,959          728  

Proxy fees

       488          487          488          488  

Shareholder reporting fees

       30,697          37,853          55,219          7,610  

Trustees’ fees

       17,241          21,553          31,011          3,811  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
       1,535,249          1,814,110          2,487,414          417,359  

Service fees:

                   

Service Class

       120,451          117,136          345,202          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total expenses

       1,655,700          1,931,246          2,832,616          417,359  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net expenses:

       1,655,700          1,931,246          2,832,616          417,359  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

       6,764,965          7,744,836          19,185,545          867,310  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss):                    

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                   

Investment transactions

       47,850          25,017,046          (5,719,579        362  

Futures contracts

       (925,704        -          (6,218,862        -  

Swap agreements

       16,321          -          99,716          -  

Foreign currency transactions

       -          (13,262        -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

       (861,533        25,003,784          (11,838,725        362  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

                   

Investment transactions

       (660,864        (43,641,533        (29,181,798        -  

Futures contracts

       464,761          -          3,538,780          -  

Swap agreements

       46,414          -          283,590          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (149,689        (43,641,533        (25,359,428        -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (1,011,222        (18,637,749        (37,198,153        362  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 5,753,743        $ (10,892,913      $ (18,012,608      $ 867,672  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                   

(a)    Net of foreign withholding tax of:

     $ -        $ 72,127        $ -        $ -  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

           
MML Blend Fund
 
       Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
       Year
Ended
December 31, 2017
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:          
Operations:          

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 6,764,965        $ 12,535,897  

Net realized gain (loss)

       (861,533        48,668,642  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (149,689        33,381,194  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       5,753,743          94,585,733  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Distributions to shareholders (Note 2):          

From net investment income:

         

Initial Class

       (2,811,334        (12,531,025

Service Class

       (410,473        (1,429,608
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net investment income

       (3,221,807        (13,960,633
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

From net realized gains:

         

Initial Class

       (39,999,498        (23,720,611

Service Class

       (6,640,494        (2,665,274
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net realized gains

       (46,639,992        (26,385,885
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net fund share transactions (Note 5):          

Initial Class

       12,777,229          (22,711,107

Service Class

       24,528,629          21,969,778  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from fund share transactions

       37,305,858          (741,329
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (6,802,198        53,497,886  
Net assets          

Beginning of period

       695,487,709          641,989,823  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 688,685,511        $ 695,487,709  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period

     $ 3,446,012        $ (97,146
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Equity Fund     MML Managed Bond Fund     MML U.S. Government Money
Market Fund
 
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31, 2017
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31, 2017
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31, 2017
 
         
         
$ 7,744,836     $ 14,219,053     $ 19,185,545     $ 33,465,384     $ 867,310     $ 543,828  
  25,003,784       117,572,295       (11,838,725     8,858,067       362       223  
  (43,641,533     (9,508,654     (25,359,428     13,359,717       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (10,892,913     122,282,694       (18,012,608     55,683,168       867,672       544,051  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
         
  -       (13,519,486     (7,437,573     (30,212,037     (867,311     (546,360
  -       (1,449,726     (2,081,729     (8,142,837     -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  -       (14,969,212     (9,519,302     (38,354,874     (867,311     (546,360

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
  -       (5,088,008     -       -       -       (1,678
  -       (613,145     -       -       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  -       (5,701,153     -       -       -       (1,678

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
  (34,823,960     (44,354,184     (31,327,314     (1,563,502     34,904,713       (16,861,181
  (1,053,862     2,249,122       2,368,213       14,553,437       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (35,877,822     (42,105,062     (28,959,101     12,989,935       34,904,713       (16,861,181

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (46,770,735     59,507,267       (56,491,011     30,318,229       34,905,074       (16,865,168
         
  869,092,693       809,585,426       1,232,673,707       1,202,355,478       149,270,834       166,136,002  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 822,321,958     $ 869,092,693     $ 1,176,182,696     $ 1,232,673,707     $ 184,175,908     $ 149,270,834  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    
$

22,419,285

 
  $ 14,674,449     $ 10,858,431     $ 1,192,188     $ (49,380   $ (49,379

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Blend Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 
Initial Class

 

               
6/30/18r   $ 23.33     $ 0.22     $ (0.05   $ 0.17     $ (0.11   $ (1.58   $ (1.69   $ 21.81       0.83% b     $ 582,525       0.45% a       2.00% a  
12/31/17     21.54       0.42       2.74       3.16       (0.47     (0.90     (1.37     23.33       15.25%       607,368       0.45%       1.91%  
12/31/16     22.22       0.43       1.48       1.91       (0.46     (2.13     (2.59     21.54       9.42%       581,972       0.46%       2.03%  
12/31/15     24.51       0.48       (0.45     0.03       (0.50     (1.82     (2.32     22.22       0.08%       586,082       0.45%       2.07%  
12/31/14     22.78       0.45       2.01       2.46       (0.49     (0.24     (0.73     24.51       10.99%       644,881       0.45%       1.92%  
12/31/13     19.33       0.41       3.48       3.89       (0.44     -       (0.44     22.78       20.31%       639,537       0.46%       1.94%  
Service Class

 

               
6/30/18r   $ 23.27     $ 0.20     $ (0.05   $ 0.15     $ (0.10   $ (1.58   $ (1.68   $ 21.74       0.70% b     $ 106,160       0.70% a       1.76% a  
12/31/17     21.50       0.37       2.72       3.09       (0.42     (0.90     (1.32     23.27       14.97%       88,119       0.70%       1.66%  
12/31/16     22.18       0.37       1.48       1.85       (0.40     (2.13     (2.53     21.50       9.15%       60,018       0.71%       1.78%  
12/31/15     24.48       0.42       (0.46     (0.04     (0.44     (1.82     (2.26     22.18       (0.17%     47,555       0.70%       1.83%  
12/31/14     22.75       0.39       2.01       2.40       (0.43     (0.24     (0.67     24.48       10.71%       40,333       0.70%       1.68%  
12/31/13     19.30       0.36       3.47       3.83       (0.38     -       (0.38     22.75       20.01%       30,932       0.71%       1.70%  

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
     2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       17      134      175      209      183      235

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Equity Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data:  
    Net asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized gains
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Initial Class

 

                   
6/30/18r   $ 31.69     $ 0.29     $ (0.72   $ (0.43   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 31.26       (1.33% )b    $ 729,896       0.43% a       1.86% a  

12/31/17

    28.08       0.52       3.85       4.37       (0.55     (0.21     (0.76     31.69       15.79%       774,278       0.43%       1.73%  
12/31/16     27.08       0.58       2.69       3.27       (0.49     (1.78     (2.27     28.08       12.59%       727,540       0.44%       2.15%  
12/31/15     30.28       0.50       (1.67     (1.17     (0.64     (1.39     (2.03     27.08       (3.43%     709,315       0.43%       1.69%  
12/31/14     27.55       0.61       2.57       3.18       (0.45     -       (0.45     30.28       11.57%       799,222       0.43%       2.12%  
12/31/13     21.07       0.41       6.54       6.95       (0.47     -       (0.47     27.55       33.27%       787,449       0.44%       1.69%  

Service Class

 

                   
6/30/18r   $ 31.31     $ 0.25     $ (0.70   $ (0.45   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 30.86       (1.46% )b    $ 92,426       0.68% a       1.61% a  

12/31/17

    27.77       0.44       3.80       4.24       (0.49     (0.21     (0.70     31.31       15.50%       94,815       0.68%       1.49%  
12/31/16     26.81       0.50       2.67       3.17       (0.43     (1.78     (2.21     27.77       12.31%       82,045       0.69%       1.90%  
12/31/15     30.01       0.42       (1.65     (1.23     (0.58     (1.39     (1.97     26.81       (3.67%     69,098       0.68%       1.45%  
12/31/14     27.34       0.52       2.56       3.08       (0.41     -       (0.41     30.01       11.29%       56,685       0.68%       1.82%  
12/31/13     20.93       0.35       6.49       6.84       (0.43     -       (0.43     27.34       32.94%       41,591       0.69%       1.44%  

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
     2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       26      70      47      39      38      100

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Managed Bond Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From
net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Initial Class

 

                   
6/30/18r   $ 12.41     $ 0.20     $ (0.37   $ (0.17   $ (0.10   $ -     $ (0.10   $ 12.14       (1.40% )b    $ 901,177       0.42% a       3.27% a  
12/31/17     12.24       0.35       0.22       0.57       (0.40     -       (0.40     12.41       4.69%       953,592       0.40%       2.78%  
12/31/16     12.31       0.33       0.02       0.35       (0.36     (0.06     (0.42     12.24       2.75%       941,621       0.39%       2.61%  
12/31/15     12.82       0.33       (0.43     (0.10     (0.36     (0.05     (0.41     12.31       (0.75%     976,932       0.39%       2.59%  
12/31/14     12.44       0.32       0.47       0.79       (0.41     -       (0.41     12.82       6.46%       1,218,504       0.39%       2.47%  
12/31/13     13.20       0.31       (0.52     (0.21     (0.40     (0.15     (0.55     12.44       (1.64%     1,123,545       0.39%       2.46%  

Service Class

 

                   
6/30/18r   $ 12.39     $ 0.18     $ (0.37   $ (0.19   $ (0.09   $ -     $ (0.09   $ 12.11       (1.53% )b    $ 275,006       0.67% a       3.02% a  
12/31/17     12.22       0.31       0.23       0.54       (0.37     -       (0.37     12.39       4.43%       279,082       0.65%       2.53%  
12/31/16     12.29       0.29       0.03       0.32       (0.33     (0.06     (0.39     12.22       2.49%       260,735       0.64%       2.36%  
12/31/15     12.80       0.30       (0.43     (0.13     (0.33     (0.05     (0.38     12.29       (1.00%     245,418       0.64%       2.36%  
12/31/14     12.42       0.28       0.48       0.76       (0.38     -       (0.38     12.80       6.19%       217,495       0.64%       2.22%  
12/31/13     13.18       0.28       (0.52     (0.24     (0.37     (0.15     (0.52     12.42       (1.88%     178,346       0.64%       2.21%  

 

     Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
     2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

     59      237      314      358      368      313

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML U. S. Government Money Market Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From
net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Initial Class

 

                     
6/30/18r   $ 1.00     $ 0.01     $ 0.00 d     $ 0.01     $ (0.01   $ -     $ (0.01   $ 1.00       0.54% b     $ 184,176       0.53% a       0.53% a,n       1.10 %a 
12/31/17     1.00       0.00 d       0.00 d       0.00 d       (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      1.00       0.36%       149,271       0.54%       0.54% n       0.35
12/31/16     1.00       0.00 d       0.00 d       0.00 d       (0.00 )d      -       (0.00 )d      1.00       0.11%       166,136       0.54%       0.40%       0.00 %e 
12/31/15     1.00       -       0.00 d       0.00 d       (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      1.00       0.00% e       167,900       0.52%       0.15%       -  
12/31/14     1.00       -       0.00 d       0.00 d       (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      1.00       0.00% e       252,701       0.51%       0.11%       -  
12/31/13     1.00       -       0.00 d       0.00 d       (0.00 )d      -       (0.00 )d      1.00       0.00% e       272,401       0.51%       0.14%       -  

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

d

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

e

Amount is less than 0.005%.

j

Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers and/or MassMutual to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

n

Expenses incurred during the period fell under the expense cap.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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1.   The Funds

MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a no-load, open-end, management investment company. The Trust is organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Massachusetts business trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated February 8, 2005, which was amended and restated as of February 28, 2005 and December 15, 2011, as it may be further amended from time to time. The following are four series of the Trust (each individually referred to as a “Fund” or collectively as the “Funds”):

MML Blend Fund (“Blend Fund”)

MML Equity Fund (“Equity Fund”)

MML Managed Bond Fund (“Managed Bond Fund”)

MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund (“U.S. Government Money Market Fund”)

The Trust makes shares of the Funds available for the investment of assets of various separate investment accounts established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and by life insurance companies which are subsidiaries of MassMutual. Shares of the Trust are not offered to the general public. MassMutual, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company, and the MML Allocation Funds, which are “funds of funds” series of MML Series Investment Fund, another open-end management investment company sponsored by MassMutual, are the record owners of all of the outstanding shares of the Funds.

Each share class of a Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of assets. The principal difference among the classes is the level of shareholder and distribution service expenses borne by the classes. Because each class will have different fees and expenses, performance and share prices will vary between the classes. The classes of shares are offered to different types of investors, as outlined in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by each Fund in the preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles”). The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

Investment Valuation

The net asset value of each Fund’s shares is determined once daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), on each day the NYSE is open for trading (a “business day”). The NYSE normally closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, but may close earlier on some days. If the NYSE is scheduled to close early, the business day will be considered to end as of the time of the NYSE’s scheduled close. A Fund will not treat an intraday disruption in NYSE trading or other event that causes an unscheduled closing of the NYSE as a close of business of the NYSE for these purposes and will instead fair value securities in accordance with procedures approved annually by the Trustees, and under the general oversight of the Trustees. On holidays and other days when the NYSE is closed, each Fund’s net asset value generally is not calculated and the Funds do not anticipate accepting buy or sell orders. However, the value of each Fund’s assets may still be affected on such days to the extent that a Fund holds foreign securities that trade on days that foreign securities markets are open.

Equity securities and derivative contracts that are actively traded on a national securities exchange or contract market are valued on the basis of information furnished by a pricing service, which provides the last reported sale price, or, in the case of futures contracts, the settlement price, for securities or derivatives listed on the exchange or contract market or the official closing price on the NASDAQ National Market System (“NASDAQ System”), or in the case of over-the-counter (“OTC”) securities for which an

 

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official closing price is unavailable or not reported on the NASDAQ System, the last reported bid price. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange are valued at the last price at the close of the exchange representing the principal market for such securities. Debt securities (with the exception of debt securities held by the U.S. Government Money Market Fund) are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service, which generally determines valuations taking into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. Shares of other open-end mutual funds are valued at their closing net asset values as reported on each business day. The U.S. Government Money Market Fund’s debt securities are typically valued at amortized cost, but may be valued using a vendor quote if the Fund’s investment adviser determines it more closely approximates current market value, in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act pursuant to which the U.S. Government Money Market Fund must adhere to certain conditions. It is the intention of the U.S. Government Money Market Fund to maintain a stable net asset value per share of $1.00, although this cannot be assured.

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are marked to market daily based on those quotations. Market quotations may be provided by third-party vendors or market makers, and may be determined on the basis of a variety of factors, such as broker quotations, financial modeling, and other market data, such as market indexes and yield curves, counterparty information, and foreign exchange rates. U.S. Government and agency securities may be valued on the basis of market quotations or using a model that may incorporate market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, quoted market prices, and reference data. The fair values of OTC derivative contracts, including forward, swap, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices, may be based on market quotations or may be modeled using a series of techniques, including simulation models, depending on the contract and the terms of the transaction. The fair values of asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities are estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each debt tranche of the issuer, established benchmark yield, and estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche, including, but not limited to, prepayment speed assumptions and attributes of the collateral. Restricted securities are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities.

Investments for which market quotations are not available or for which a pricing service or vendor does not provide a value, or for which such market quotations or values are considered by the investment adviser or subadviser to be unreliable (including, for example, certain foreign securities, thinly-traded securities, certain restricted securities, certain initial public offerings, or securities whose values may have been affected by a significant event) are stated at fair valuations determined in good faith by the Funds’ Valuation Committee1 in accordance with procedures approved annually by the Board of Trustees (“Trustees”), and under the general oversight of the Trustees. The Funds’ Valuation Committee employs various methods to determine fair valuations including a regular review of significant inputs and assumptions and review of any related market activity. The Funds’ Valuation Committee reports to the Trustees at its regularly scheduled meetings. It is possible that fair value prices will be used by the Funds to a significant extent. The value determined for an investment using the Funds’ fair value procedures may differ from recent market prices for the investment and may be significantly different from the value realized upon the sale of such investment.

The Funds may invest in securities that are traded principally in foreign markets and that trade on weekends and other days when the Funds do not price their shares. As a result, the values of the Funds’ portfolio securities may change on days when the prices of the Funds’ shares are not calculated. The prices of the Funds’ shares will reflect any such changes when the prices of the Funds’ shares are next calculated, which is the next business day. The Funds may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities primarily traded in foreign markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Funds value their securities. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim. The Funds’ investments may be priced based on fair values provided by a third-party vendor, based on certain factors and methodologies applied by such vendor, in the event that there is movement in the U.S. market, between the close of the foreign market and the time the Funds calculate their net asset values. All assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the mean between the buying and selling rates of such currencies against the U.S. dollar at the end of each business day.

 

1 

The Valuation Committee consists of the President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurers, Vice Presidents (except for the CCO), Secretary, and Assistant Secretaries of the Trust, as well as such alternate members as the Trustees may from time to time designate. The Valuation Committee reviews and determines the fair valuation of portfolio securities and the Funds’ pricing procedures in general.

 

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For investments in equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds (“Private Company” or collectively, the “Private Companies”) and any other investments fair valued using significant unobservable inputs, as described below, the fair valuation approaches used by third party service providers and/or the Funds’ subadvisers utilize one or a combination of, but not limited to, the following inputs:

Market approach: (i) recent market transactions, including subsequent rounds of financing, in the underlying investment or comparable issuers; (ii) recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure; and (iii) market multiples of comparable issuers.

Income approach: (i) future cash flows discounted to present value and adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, and/or market risks; (ii) quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and (iii) other risk factors, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts, and/or default rates.

Cost approach: (i) audited or unaudited financial statements, investor communications, and financial or operational metrics issued by the Private Company; (ii) changes in the valuation of relevant indices or publicly traded companies comparable to the Private Company; (iii) relevant news and other public sources; and (iv) known secondary market transactions in the Private Company’s interests and merger or acquisition activity in companies comparable to the Private Company.

Investments in series of preferred stock issued by Private Companies are typically valued utilizing Market approach in determining the enterprise value of the company. Such investments often contain rights and preferences that differ from other series of preferred and common stock of the same issuer. Valuation techniques such as the current value method (“CVM”), an option pricing model (“OPM”), a probability weighted expected return model (“PWERM”), or a hybrid of those techniques are used in allocating enterprise value of the company, as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The CVM allocates value among the various parts of a company’s capital structure assuming that the value of convertible preferred stock is represented by the most favorable claim the preferred stockholders have on the enterprise value as of the valuation date. The use of OPM and PWERM techniques involve a determination of the exit scenarios of the investment in order to appropriately allocate the enterprise value of the company among the various parts of its capital structure.

The Private Companies are not subject to the public company disclosure, timing, and reporting standards as other investments held by a Fund. Typically, the most recently available information for a Private Company is as of a date that is earlier than the date a Fund is calculating its net asset value. This factor may result in a difference between the value of the investment and the price a Fund could receive upon the sale of the investment.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-tier hierarchy is utilized to maximize the use of observable market data inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value (such as a pricing model) and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below. The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that the Funds can access at the measurement date

The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 1 generally include actively traded domestic and certain foreign equity securities, derivatives actively traded on a national securities exchange (such as some warrants, rights, futures, and options), and shares of open-end mutual funds.

 

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Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 2 generally include debt securities such as U.S. Government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal obligations, sovereign debt obligations, bank loans, corporate bonds, and those securities valued at amortized cost; OTC derivatives such as swaps, options, swaptions, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts; certain restricted securities; and non-exchange traded equity securities and certain foreign equity securities traded on particular foreign exchanges that close before the Funds determine their net asset values.

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3 generally include securities for which prices, spreads, or any of the other aforementioned significant inputs are unobservable. Generally, securities whose trading has been suspended or that have been de-listed from their current primary trading exchange; securities in default or bankruptcy proceedings for which there is no current market quotation; securities and certain derivatives valued by broker quotes which may include brokers’ assumptions; and any illiquid Rule 144A securities or restricted securities issued by non-public entities are categorized in Level 3.

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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. In addition, in periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

In certain cases, 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 is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The U.S. Government Money Market Fund characterized all investments at Level 2, as of June 30, 2018. The Equity Fund characterized all long-term investments at Level 1, and all short-term investments at Level 2, as of June 30, 2018. For each Fund noted in the preceding sentences, the level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.

The following is the aggregate value by input level, as of June 30, 2018, for the remaining Funds’ investments:

 

 

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3     Total  

Blend Fund

          

Asset Investments

          

Common Stock

   $ 488,914,187      $ -      $ -     $ 488,914,187  

Preferred Stock

     520,200        -        -       520,200  

Corporate Debt

     -        72,773,295        -       72,773,295  

Municipal Obligations

     -        1,295,324        -       1,295,324  

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     -        59,410,422        2,640,630     62,051,052  

Sovereign Debt Obligations

     -        1,553,792        -       1,553,792  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     -        51,060,269        -       51,060,269  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     -        3,685,965        -       3,685,965  

Purchased Options

     -        1,681,542        -       1,681,542  

Short-Term Investments

     -        14,994,580        -       14,994,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 489,434,387      $ 206,455,189      $ 2,640,630     $ 698,530,206  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Blend Fund (Continued)

        

Asset Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ 484,515     $ -     $ -     $ 484,515  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ (94,606   $ -     $ -     $ (94,606

Swap Agreements

     -       (113,074     -       (113,074
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total    $ (94,606   $ (113,074   $ -     $ (207,680
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Managed Bond Fund

        

Asset Investments

        

Preferred Stock

   $ 2,470,950     $ -     $ -     $ 2,470,950  

Corporate Debt

     -       437,075,985       -       437,075,985  

Municipal Obligations

     -       8,683,065       -       8,683,065  

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     -       350,422,407       18,579,158     369,001,565  

Sovereign Debt Obligations

     -       8,078,894       -       8,078,894  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     -       310,308,371       -       310,308,371  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     -       12,847,837       -       12,847,837  

Purchased Options

     -       10,280,297       -       10,280,297  

Short-Term Investments

     -       75,689,420       -       75,689,420  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 2,470,950     $ 1,213,386,276     $ 18,579,158     $ 1,234,436,384  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ 3,721,044     $ -     $ -     $ 3,721,044  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ (772,553   $ -     $ -     $ (772,553

Swap Agreements

     -       (690,894     -       (690,894
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total    $ (772,553   $ (690,894   $ -     $ (1,463,447
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

None of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets, individually or collectively, had a material impact on the Fund(s). Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2018 is not presented.

The following table shows Fund(s) with certain assets and liabilities, which approximate fair value and would be categorized at Level 2 as of June 30, 2018.

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities location:

 

Blend
Fund

 

Equity
Fund

 

Managed
Bond
Fund

Receivables from:

       

Investments sold on a when-issued basis

  X       X

Payables for:

       

Investments purchased on a when-issued basis

  X       X

Securities on loan

      X    

Due to custodian

  X        

Collateral held for open purchased options

  X       X

The Funds, with the exception of the Blend Fund, had no transfers between Levels of the fair value hierarchy during the period ended June 30, 2018. The Blend Fund had transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period ended June 30, 2018; however, none of the transfers individually or collectively had a material impact on the Fund. The Funds recognize transfers between the Levels as of the beginning of the year.

 

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Derivative Instruments

Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. Losses from derivatives can be substantially greater than their original cost and can sometimes be unlimited. A Fund may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price. For those Funds that held derivatives during the period ended June 30, 2018, the following table shows how the Fund used these types of derivatives during the period (marked with an “A”), as well as additional uses, if any, it may have for them in the future (marked with an “M”).

 

Type of Derivative and Objective for Use

 

Blend
Fund

 

Managed
Bond
Fund

Futures Contracts*

     

Hedging/Risk Management

  A   A

Duration/Credit Quality Management

  A   A

Substitution for Direct Investment

  A   A

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

  M   M
     

Credit Default Swaps (Protection Seller)

     

Hedging/Risk Management

  A   A

Duration/Credit Quality Management

  A   A

Income

  A   A

Substitution for Direct Investment

  A   A

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

  M   M
     

Options (Purchased)

     

Hedging/Risk Management

  A   A

Duration/Credit Quality Management

  A   A

Substitution for Direct Investment

  A   A

Directional Investment

  A   A

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

  M   M
*

Includes any options purchased or written on futures contracts, if applicable.

 

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At June 30, 2018, and during the period then ended, the Fund(s) had the following derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped into the indicated risk categories:

 

 

 

     Credit
Risk
     Interest
Rate
Risk
     Total  
Blend Fund                     
Asset Derivatives                     

Purchased Options*

   $ -      $ 1,681,542      $ 1,681,542  

Futures Contracts^^

     -        484,515        484,515  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ -      $ 2,166,057      $ 2,166,057  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Liability Derivatives  

Futures Contracts^^

   $ -      $ (94,606    $ (94,606

Swap Agreements^

     (113,074      -        (113,074
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (113,074    $ (94,606    $ (207,680
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Realized Gain (Loss)#  

Futures Contracts

   $ -      $ (925,704    $ (925,704

Swap Agreements

     16,321        -        16,321  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ 16,321      $ (925,704    $ (909,383
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)##  

Purchased Options

   $ -      $ 54,517      $ 54,517  

Futures Contracts

     -        464,761        464,761  

Swap Agreements

     46,414        -        46,414  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $        46,414      $ 519,278      $ 565,692  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Managed Bond Fund

 

Asset Derivatives  

Purchased Options*

   $ -      $ 10,280,297      $ 10,280,297  

Futures Contracts^^

     -        3,721,044        3,721,044  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ -      $ 14,001,341      $ 14,001,341  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Liability Derivatives  

Futures Contracts^^

   $ -      $ (772,553    $ (772,553

Swap Agreements^

     (690,894      -        (690,894
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (690,894    $ (772,553    $ (1,463,447
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Realized Gain (Loss)#  

Futures Contracts

   $ -      $ (6,218,862    $ (6,218,862

Swap Agreements

     99,716        -        99,716  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ 99,716      $ (6,218,862    $ (6,119,146
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)##  

Purchased Options

   $ -      $ 335,200      $ 335,200  

Futures Contracts

     -        3,538,780        3,538,780  

Swap Agreements

     283,590        -        283,590  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ 283,590      $ 3,873,980      $ 4,157,570  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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*

Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Investments, at value.

^

Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Payables for: open swap agreements, at value.

^^

Cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts is reported in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin, if any, is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

#

Statements of Operations location: Amounts are included in net realized gain (loss) on: futures contracts or swap agreements, as applicable.

##

Statements of Operations location: Amounts are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: investment transactions, futures contracts, or swap agreements, as applicable.

For the period ended June 30, 2018, the number of contracts, notional amounts, or shares/units for each derivative type was as follows:

 

 

 

     Number of Contracts, Notional Amounts,
or Shares/Units†
 
     Futures Contracts      Swap Agreements      Purchased Swaptions  

Blend Fund

     294      $ 1,090,000      $ 34,020,000  

Managed Bond Fund

     1,956        6,660,000        207,950,000  

 

Amount(s) disclosed represent average number of contracts for futures contracts, notional amounts for purchased options and swap agreements, based on absolute values, which is indicative of volume of this derivative type, for the months that the Fund held such derivatives during the period ended June 30, 2018.

The following table presents derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement (“MNA”), or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral received by the Fund(s) as of June 30, 2018.

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

 

Counterparty

   Derivative Assets
Subject to an
MNA by
Counterparty†
     Financial
Instruments
Available for Offset
     Collateral
Received***
    Net Amount*  
Blend Fund                           

Barclays Bank PLC

   $ 810,280      $         -      $ (790,000   $ 20,280  

Credit Suisse International

     871,262        -        (871,262     -  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,681,542      $ -      $ (1,661,262   $ 20,280  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Managed Bond Fund                           

Barclays Bank PLC

   $ 5,002,168      $ -      $ (5,002,168   $ -  

Credit Suisse International

     5,278,129        -        (5,278,129     -  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 10,280,297      $ -      $ (10,280,297   $ -  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

The following table presents derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA, or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral pledged by the Fund(s) as of June 30, 2018.

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

 

Counterparty

   Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an
MNA by
Counterparty†
    Financial
Instruments
Available for Offset
     Collateral
Pledged***
     Net Amount**  
Blend Fund                           

Goldman Sachs International

   $ (113,074   $         -      $         -      $ (113,074
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Managed Bond Fund                           

Goldman Sachs International

   $ (690,894   $ -      $ 663,538      $ (27,356
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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*

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

**

Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

***

The amount presented here may be less than the total amount of collateral received/pledged as the net amount of derivative assets and liabilities for a counterparty cannot be less than $0.

The amount presented here may be less than the total amount shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as some derivatives held by the counterparty are not covered within the master netting agreements.

Such agreements typically permit a single net payment in the event of default, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Typically, the Fund(s) and counterparties are not permitted to sell, re-pledge, or use the collateral they receive.

Further details regarding the derivatives and other investments held by the Fund(s) during the period ended June 30, 2018, are discussed below.

Futures Contracts

A Fund may seek to manage a variety of different risks, such as interest rate risk, equity price risk, and currency risk, through the use of futures contracts. A Fund may use interest rate futures contracts to adjust the interest rate sensitivity (duration) of its portfolio or the credit exposure of the portfolio. Interest rate futures contracts obligate the long or short holder to take or make delivery of a specified quantity of a financial instrument, such as a specific fixed-income security, during a specified future period at a specified price. A Fund may use index futures contracts to hedge against broad market risks to its portfolio or to gain broad market exposure when it holds uninvested cash or as an inexpensive substitute for cash investments directly in securities or other assets, including commodities and precious metals. Securities index futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell units of a securities index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made and are settled in cash. Positions in futures contracts may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Because futures contracts are exchange-traded, they typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk.

Parties to a futures contract are not required to post the entire notional amount of the contract, but rather a small percentage of that amount (by way of margin), both at the time they enter into futures transactions, and then on a daily basis if their positions decline in value; as a result, futures contracts are highly leveraged. Such payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Funds as unrealized gains or losses. Because futures markets are highly leveraged, they can be extremely volatile, and there can be no assurance that the pricing of a futures contract will correlate precisely with the pricing of the asset or index underlying it or the asset or liability of the Fund that is the subject of the hedge. It may not always be possible for a Fund to enter into a closing transaction with respect to a futures contract it has entered into, at a favorable time or price. When a Fund enters into a futures transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the futures contract will move in a direction unfavorable to it. When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part.

When a futures contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded

Futures contracts outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

Swap Agreements

Swap agreements are typically two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments or rates, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount,” (i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index).

 

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Credit Default Swaps. A Fund may enter into credit default swap transactions, as a “buyer” or “seller” of credit protection. In a credit default swap, one party provides what is in effect insurance against a default or other adverse credit event affecting an issuer of debt securities (typically referred to as a “reference entity”). In general, the buyer of credit protection is obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront amount or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a “credit event” occurs, the buyer has the right to deliver to the seller bonds or other obligations of the reference entity (with a value up to the full notional value of the swap), and to receive a payment equal to the par value of the bonds or other obligations. Credit events that would trigger a request that the seller make payment are specific to each credit default swap agreement, but generally include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, acceleration, default, or repudiation/moratorium. When a Fund buys protection, it may or may not own securities of the reference entity. If it does own securities of the reference entity, the swap serves as a hedge against a decline in the value of the securities due to the occurrence of a credit event involving the issuer of the securities. If the Fund does not own securities of the reference entity, the credit default swap may be seen to create a short position in the reference entity. If a Fund is a buyer and no credit event occurs, the Fund will typically recover nothing under the swap, but will have had to pay the required upfront payment or stream of continuing payments under the swap. When a Fund sells protection under a credit default swap, the position may have the effect of creating leverage in the Fund’s portfolio through the Fund’s indirect long exposure to the issuer or securities on which the swap is written. When a Fund sells protection, it may do so either to earn additional income or to create a “synthetic” long position.

Whenever a Fund enters into a swap agreement, it takes on counterparty risk — the risk that its counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swap agreement. The Fund also takes the risk that the market will move against its position in the swap agreement. In the case of a credit default swap, the swap will become more or less valuable depending on the credit of the issuer of the underlying security, and, if a credit event occurs under a swap where the Fund is the seller of credit protection, the Fund could be required to purchase the security at par value, resulting in a significant loss to the Fund. When the Fund enters into any type of swap for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the swap, at least in part. Swap agreements may be non-transferable or otherwise highly illiquid, and a Fund may not be able to terminate or transfer a swap agreement at any particular time or at an acceptable price.

Swaptions. A Fund may also enter into options on swap agreements (“swaptions”). A swaption is a contract that gives a counterparty the right (but not the obligation) to enter into a new swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel, or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement, at some designated future time on specified terms. A Fund may write (sell) and purchase put and call swaptions. Depending on the terms of the particular option agreement, a Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swaption than it will incur when it purchases a swaption. When a Fund purchases a swaption, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when a Fund writes a swaption, upon exercise of the option the Fund will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement. A Fund may enter into swaptions for the same purposes as swaps. For information regarding the accounting treatment of options, see “Options, Rights, and Warrants” below.

During the term of a swap transaction, changes in the value of the swap are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by marking to market to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, a Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and a Fund’s basis in the agreement. Upfront swap premium payments paid or received by a Fund, if any, are recorded within the value of the open swap agreement on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gain or loss on the Fund’s Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap agreement.

During the term of a swap transaction, the periodic net payments can be made for a set period of time or may be triggered by a predetermined credit event. The net periodic payments may be based on a fixed or variable interest rate, the change in market value of a specified security, basket of securities or index, or the return generated by a security. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded in the accompanying Statements of Operations as realized gains and losses, respectively.

Swap agreements outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. A Fund’s current exposure to a counterparty is the fair value of the transaction.

 

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Options, Rights, and Warrants

A Fund may purchase and sell put and call options on securities or an index of securities to enhance investment performance or to protect against changes in market prices. A Fund that invests in debt securities may also purchase and sell put and call options to adjust the interest rate sensitivity of its portfolio or the credit exposure of the portfolio.

Call Options. A call option gives the holder the right to purchase, and obligates the writer to sell, a security at the strike price at any time before the expiration date.

Put Options. A put option gives the holder the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, a security at the exercise price at any time before the expiration date.

Writing put and call options. A Fund may write call options on a security it owns, in a “directional” strategy hoping to realize a greater current return through the receipt of premiums. In return for the option premium, the Fund takes the risk that it will have to forego any increase in the value of the security over the strike price. When a Fund has written a call option on a security it does not own, its exposure on such an option is theoretically unlimited. A Fund may enter into closing purchase transactions in order to realize a profit or limit a loss on a previously written call option or, in the case of a call option on a security it owns, to free itself to sell the underlying security or to write another call on the security, or protect a security from being called in an unexpected market rise. Any profits from a closing purchase transaction in the case of a call option on a security a Fund owns may be offset by a decline in the value of the underlying security. Conversely, because increases in the market price of a call option will generally reflect increases in the market price of the underlying security, any loss resulting from a closing purchase transaction relating to a call option on a security a Fund owns is likely to be offset in whole or in part by unrealized appreciation of the underlying security owned by the Fund. A Fund may not be able to close out a call option that it has previously written. A Fund may write put options in order to enhance its current return by taking a long directional position as to a security or index of securities. By writing a put option, the Fund assumes the risk that it may be required to purchase the underlying security for an exercise price higher than its then current market value, resulting in a potential capital loss unless the security later appreciates in value. A Fund may terminate a put option that it has written before it expires by entering into a closing purchase transaction. Any loss from this transaction may be partially or entirely offset by the premium received on the terminated option. A Fund may not be able to close out a put option that it has previously written.

When a Fund writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against the amount paid on the underlying investment to determine the realized gain or loss.

Purchasing put and call options. A Fund may purchase put options to protect portfolio holdings against a decline in market value of a security or securities held by it. A Fund may also purchase a put option hoping to profit from an anticipated decline in the value of the underlying security. If the Fund holds the security underlying the option, the option premium and any transaction costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it sold the underlying security instead of buying the put option. A Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund wants ultimately to buy. A Fund may also purchase a call option as a long directional investment hoping to profit from an anticipated increase in the value of the underlying security. In order for a call option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover the premium and transaction costs. These costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it bought the underlying security at the time it purchased the call option.

When a Fund purchases an option, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the option in a relatively short period of time, unless the Fund exercises the option or enters into a closing sale transaction before the option’s expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise (in the case of a call) or fall (in the case of a put) to an extent sufficient to cover the option premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment in the option. This contrasts with an investment by a Fund in the underlying security, since the Fund will not realize a loss if the security’s price does not change. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses.

 

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OTC Options. OTC options purchased or sold by a Fund are not traded on securities or options exchanges or backed by clearinghouses. Rather, they are entered into directly between a Fund and the counterparty to the option. In the case of an OTC option purchased by the Fund, the value of the option to the Fund will depend on the willingness and ability of the option writer to perform its obligations to the Fund. In addition, OTC options may not be transferable and there may be little or no secondary market for them, so they may be considered illiquid. It may not be possible to enter into closing transactions with respect to OTC options or otherwise to terminate such options, and as a result a Fund may be required to remain obligated on an unfavorable OTC option until its expiration. OTC options are valued using prices supplied by a primary pricing source, selected pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees.

Rights and Warrants. A Fund may purchase or hold warrants or rights in order to gain exposure to the underlying security without owning the security, including, for example, cases where the Fund hopes to lock in the price today of a security it may wish to purchase in the future. Warrants generally give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a security at a stated price. In order for a warrant to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover any premium and transaction costs. Rights may similarly confer on the holder the right to purchase or acquire securities, including through participation in a so-called rights offering. Bonds may be issued with warrants or other rights attached to purchase or acquire equity or other debt securities, typically of the bond issuer. The market prices of bonds with warrants or rights attached to purchase equity securities or bonds may, to some degree, reflect changes in the values of the underlying securities.

When a Fund purchases or otherwise acquires warrants or other rights, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the warrants or rights, unless the Fund exercises the warrant or right, acquires the underlying securities, or enters into a closing transaction before expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise to an extent sufficient to cover any premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment. Any premiums or purchase price paid for warrants or other rights that expire are treated as realized losses. Warrants and similar rights differ from options in that they are typically written by the issuer of the security underlying the warrant or right. Although some warrants and rights may be non-transferable, others may be traded over-the-counter or on an exchange.

Inflation-Linked Securities

Inflation-linked securities are typically fixed income securities whose principal values are periodically adjusted according to a measure of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of an inflation-linked security will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on the security (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original principal of the security upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-linked securities. For securities that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the security repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

Alternatively, the interest rates payable on certain inflation-linked securities may be adjusted according to a measure of inflation. As a result, the principal values of such securities do not adjust according to the rate of inflation, although the interest payable on such securities may decline during times of falling inflation.

The values of inflation-linked securities are expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-linked securities. Inflation-linked securities may cause a potential cash flow mismatch to investors, because an increase in the principal amount of an inflation-linked security will be treated as interest income currently subject to tax at ordinary income rates even though investors will not receive repayment of principal until maturity. If a Fund invests in such securities, it will be required to distribute such interest income in order to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company and eliminate the Fund-level tax, without a corresponding receipt of cash, and therefore may be required to dispose of portfolio securities at a time when it may not be advantageous to do so in order to make such distributions.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with certain banks and broker-dealers whereby a Fund acquires a security for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. A Fund, through its custodian, takes possession of the securities collateralizing the repurchase agreement in a segregated account.

 

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Repurchase agreements must be fully collateralized at all times, but involve some risk to a Fund if the other party should default on its obligation and the Fund is delayed or prevented from recovering the collateral, or if the Fund is required to return collateral to a borrower at a time when it may realize a loss on the investment of that collateral. Collateral for certain tri-party repurchase agreements is held at the Fund’s custodian or sub-custodian in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and the counterparty.

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery, Forward Commitment, and To-Be-Announced Transactions

A Fund may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, forward commitment, or to-be-announced (“TBA”) transactions (collectively, the “Forward Transactions”) in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security, or in order to adjust the interest rate exposure of the Fund’s existing portfolio. In Forward Transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. In the case of TBA purchase commitments, the unit price and the estimated principal amount are established when the Fund enters into a commitment, with the actual principal amount being within a specified range of the estimate. Although a Fund does not typically pay for the securities in these types of transactions until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. As a result, each of these types of transactions may create investment leverage in a Fund’s portfolio and increase the volatility of the Fund. If a Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased in a Forward Transaction, there may be a loss, and the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

These securities are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service, selected pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees, which determines valuations taking into account appropriate factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. Securities for which no market quotation is available are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees. The Funds record on a daily basis the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based upon changes in the values of these securities. When a Forward Transaction is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the transaction at the time it was opened and the value of the transaction at the time it was closed.

Dollar Roll Transactions

A Fund may enter into dollar roll transactions, in which the Fund sells mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to purchase substantially similar securities on a specified future date from the same party. A Fund may invest in dollar rolls in order to benefit from anticipated changes in pricing for the mortgage-backed securities during the term of the transaction, or for the purpose of creating investment leverage. In a dollar roll, the securities that are to be purchased will be of the same type as the securities sold, but will be supported by different pools of mortgages.

Dollar rolls involve the risk that the Fund’s counterparty will be unable to deliver the mortgage-backed securities underlying the dollar roll at the fixed time. If the counterparty files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, a Fund’s use of the transaction proceeds may be restricted pending a determination by the counterparty or its representative, whether to enforce the Fund’s obligation to repurchase the securities. A Fund can incur a loss on a dollar roll transaction (either because its counterparty fails to perform or because the value of the mortgages subject to the transaction declines) and on the investments made by the Fund with the proceeds of the dollar roll transaction.

A Fund accounts for a dollar roll transaction as a purchase and sale whereby the difference in the sales price and purchase price of the security sold is recorded as a realized gain (loss). If certain criteria are met, these dollar roll transactions may be considered financing transactions, whereby the difference in the sales price and the future purchase price is recorded as an adjustment to interest income. Dollar roll transactions generally have the effect of creating leverage in a Fund’s portfolio.

Securities Lending

The Blend Fund, Equity Fund, and Managed Bond Fund may lend their securities; however, lending cannot exceed 10% of the total assets of the Managed Bond Fund taken at current value, and 33% of the total assets of the Blend Fund and Equity Fund, respectively, taken at current value. The Funds’ securities lending activities are governed by a Securities Lending Agency

 

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Agreement (“Lending Agreement”) between each Fund and the lending agent (“Agent”). The Lending Agreement authorizes the Agent to lend portfolio securities held by a Fund to approved borrowers (each, a “Borrower”).

Each Fund expects that in connection with any securities on loan, the loan will be secured continuously by collateral consisting of cash (U.S. currency) adjusted daily to have value at least equal to the current market value of the securities loaned. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of a Fund and any additional collateral is delivered to the Fund the next business day. The Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of cash collateral. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery of the loaned securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the Borrower of the securities fail financially. Pursuant to the Lending Agreement, the Agent has provided indemnification to the Funds in the event of default by a Borrower with respect to a loan. The Funds receive compensation for lending their securities in the form of a securities loan fee paid by the Borrower, as well as a share of the income earned on investment of the cash collateral received for the loaned securities. At June 30, 2018, the Funds’ collateral was equal to or greater than 100% of the market value of securities on loan.

Subject to the terms of the Lending Agreement and the agreement between the Agent and the applicable Borrower (“Borrowing Agreement”), security loans can be terminated by the Agent, the Fund, or the Borrower and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the customary settlement period for such securities or the period of time specified in the Borrowing Agreement. For all Funds, all securities on loan are classified as common stock in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments at June 30, 2018.

The Funds employ the Agent to implement their securities lending program and the Agent receives a fee from the Funds for its services. In addition, the Funds may be required to pay a rebate to the Borrower. Accordingly, a Fund’s compensation for lending its securities is reduced by any such fees or rebate paid to the Agent or Borrower, respectively. For the period ended June 30, 2018, the Fund(s) earned securities lending net income as follows:

 

 

 

     Securities
Lending Gross
Income
     Securities
Lending Fees
and Expenses
     Securities
Lending Net
Income
 

Equity Fund

   $ 22,383      $ 3,379      $ 19,004  

 

 

Accounting for Investment Transactions

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are computed by the specific identification cost method. Proceeds received from litigation, if any, are included in realized gains on investment transactions for any investments that are no longer held in the portfolio and as a reduction in cost for investments that continue to be held in the portfolio. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of discounts and premiums on debt securities, is earned from the settlement date and is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income and realized capital gain distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Withholding taxes on foreign interest, dividends, and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practicable after the Fund determines the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds determine the classification of distributions received as return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The market values of foreign currencies, foreign securities, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the buying and selling rates of such currencies against the U.S. dollar at the end of each business day. Purchases and sales of foreign securities and income and expense items are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in the exchange rates from that portion arising from changes in the market prices of securities. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions, foreign

 

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currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends or interest recorded on the books of the Funds and the amount actually received.

Allocation of Operating Activity

In maintaining the records for the Funds, the income and expense accounts are allocated daily to each class of shares. Investment income and loss, and unrealized and realized gains or losses are prorated among the classes of shares based on the relative net assets of each. Expenses are allocated to each class of shares depending on the nature of the expenditures. Expenses of a Fund not directly attributable to the operations of any specific class of shares of the Fund are prorated among classes to which the expense relates based on relative net assets.

Foreign Securities

The Funds may invest in foreign securities. Foreign securities, including American Depositary Receipts, are subject to additional risks compared to securities of U.S. issuers, including international trade, currency, political, regulatory, and diplomatic risks. In addition, fluctuations in currency exchange rates may adversely affect the values of foreign securities and the price of a Fund’s shares. Emerging markets securities are subject to greater risks than securities issued in developed foreign markets, including less liquidity, greater price volatility, higher relative rates of inflation, greater political, economic, and social instability, greater custody and operational risks, and greater volatility in currency exchange rates.

Federal Income Tax

It is each Fund’s intent to continue to comply with the provisions of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to a regulated investment company. Under such provisions, the Funds would not be subject to federal income taxes on their ordinary income and net realized capital gains to the extent they are distributed or deemed to have been distributed to their shareholders. Therefore, the Funds have not made any provision for federal income tax.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly for the Blend Fund and Managed Bond Fund and annually for the Equity Fund and at other times as may be required to satisfy tax or regulatory requirements. Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly for the U.S. Government Money Market Fund. Distributions of any net realized capital gains of each Fund are declared and paid annually and at other times as may be required to satisfy tax or regulatory requirements.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, net investment income and net realized capital gains on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period.

 

3.   Advisory Fees and Other Transactions

Investment Advisory Fees and Investment Subadvisers

MML Investment Advisers, LLC (“MML Advisers”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual, serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the investment advisory agreements between MML Advisers and the Trust on behalf of each Fund, MML Advisers is responsible for providing investment management services for each Fund. In return for these services, MML Advisers receives advisory fees, based upon each Fund’s average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

0.50% on the first $100 million;

0.45% on the next $200 million;

0.40% on the next $200 million; and

0.35% on any excess over $500 million

 

 

 

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MML Advisers has entered into investment subadvisory agreements with Barings LLC (“Barings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual Holding LLC, a controlled subsidiary of MassMutual, on behalf of certain Funds. These agreements provide that Barings manage the investment and reinvestment of assets of these Funds. Barings receives a subadvisory fee from MML Advisers, based upon each Fund’s average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

Blend Fund

  

0.13% (Equity Segment)

0.09% (Money Market and Bond Segments)

Managed Bond Fund

   0.10%

U.S. Government Money Market Fund

   0.05%

 

MML Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (“OFI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp., itself an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of MassMutual Holding LLC, pursuant to which OFI serves as one of the subadvisers to the Equity Fund. This agreement provides that OFI manage the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the assets of the Fund. OFI receives a subadvisory fee from MML Advisers, based upon the average daily net assets of the portion of the Fund that OFI manages, at the following annual rate:

 

 

Equity Fund

   0.23%

 

MML Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with the unaffiliated subadviser, Brandywine Global, pursuant to which Brandywine Global serves as one of the subadvisers to the Equity Fund. This agreement provides that Brandywine Global manage the investment and reinvestment of a portion of the assets of the Fund. Brandywine Global receives a subadvisory fee from MassMutual based upon the average daily net assets of the portion of the Fund that Brandywine Global manages.

The Funds’ subadvisory fees are paid monthly by MML Advisers out of the advisory fees previously disclosed above.

Distribution and Service Fees

MML Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as distributor to the Funds. Pursuant to a Distribution and Services Plan adopted by the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Service Class shares of the Funds pay an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of Service Class shares. This fee, or a portion thereof, is paid to: (i) the Distributor for services provided and expenses incurred by it in connection with the distribution of Service Class shares, if available, of each Fund; and/or (ii) MassMutual for services provided and expenses incurred by it for purposes of maintaining or providing personal services to Service Class shareholders. The Distributor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual.

Expense Caps and Waivers

For the U.S. Government Money Market Fund, MML Advisers has agreed to voluntarily waive some or all of its advisory fees and, if necessary, reimburse some or all of the Fund’s other expenses, in an attempt to allow the Initial Class shares of the Fund to maintain a 1-day yield of at least approximately 0.00%. MML Advisers may amend or discontinue this waiver at any time without advance notice.

Deferred Compensation

Trustees of the Funds who are not officers or employees of MassMutual may elect to defer receipt of their annual fees in accordance with terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Amounts deferred shall accrue interest or earnings and shall be recorded on the Funds’ books as other liabilities. Deferred compensation is included within Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Other

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds may also be employees of MassMutual. The compensation of a trustee who is not an employee of MassMutual is borne by the Funds.

 

4.   Purchases and Sales of Investments

Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended June 30, 2018, were as follows:

 

 

 

     Purchases      Sales  
     Long-Term U.S.
Government
Securities
     Other
Long-Term
Securities
     Long-Term U.S.
Government
Securities
     Other
Long-Term
Securities
 

Blend Fund

   $ 76,848,108      $ 41,737,446      $ 90,275,628      $ 36,090,161  

Equity Fund

     -        216,676,456        -        243,907,408  

Managed Bond Fund

     453,392,122        257,571,604        513,180,958        211,875,002  

The Funds may purchase from, or sell securities to, other affiliated Funds under procedures adopted by the Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that cross trades conducted by the Funds comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. The cross trades disclosed in the table below are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the table above, as applicable.

 

 

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Equity Fund

   $ 2,500,916.40      $ 1,958,363.90  

 

 

5.   Capital Share Transactions

Changes in shares outstanding for each Fund were as follows:

 

 

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2018      Year Ended December 31, 2017  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Blend Fund Initial Class

           

Sold

     273,279      $ 6,299,170        589,688      $ 13,074,798  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     1,984,806        42,810,832        1,674,930        36,251,636  

Redeemed

     (1,588,323      (36,332,773      (3,243,006      (72,037,541
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     669,762      $ 12,777,229        (978,388    $ (22,711,107
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Blend Fund Service Class

           

Sold

     955,996      $ 21,730,664        1,146,791      $ 25,446,915  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     327,741        7,050,967        189,349        4,094,882  

Redeemed

     (187,638      (4,253,002      (341,691      (7,572,019
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,096,099      $ 24,528,629        994,449      $ 21,969,778  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity Fund Initial Class

           

Sold

     212,394      $ 6,779,465        516,163      $ 15,345,298  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -        -        639,529        18,607,494  

Redeemed

     (1,302,595      (41,603,425      (2,630,242      (78,306,976
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,090,201    $ (34,823,960      (1,474,550    $ (44,354,184
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2018      Year Ended December 31, 2017  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Equity Fund Service Class

           

Sold

     169,727      $ 5,360,836        436,476      $ 12,912,046  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -        -        71,682        2,062,870  

Redeemed

     (202,533      (6,414,698      (434,797      (12,725,794
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (32,806    $ (1,053,862      73,361      $ 2,249,122  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Managed Bond Fund Initial Class

           

Sold

     5,994,600      $ 73,400,624        11,771,449      $ 146,212,529  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     613,321        7,437,573        2,440,386        30,212,037  

Redeemed

     (9,205,693      (112,165,511      (14,315,792      (177,988,068
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,597,772    $ (31,327,314      (103,957    $ (1,563,502
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Managed Bond Fund Service Class

           

Sold

     1,664,126      $ 20,408,864        2,870,161      $ 35,490,830  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     172,013        2,081,729        659,027        8,142,837  

Redeemed

     (1,653,882      (20,122,380      (2,343,314      (29,080,230
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     182,257      $ 2,368,213        1,185,874      $ 14,553,437  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

U.S. Government Money Market Fund Initial Class

           

Sold

     71,124,873      $ 71,124,873        52,121,545      $ 52,121,863  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     867,311        867,311        548,038        548,038  

Redeemed

     (37,087,472      (37,087,471      (69,530,642      (69,531,082
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     34,904,712      $ 34,904,713        (16,861,059    $ (16,861,181
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

6.   Federal Income Tax Information

At June 30, 2018, the aggregate cost of investments and the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of all investments owned by the Fund(s), as computed on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

 

 

 

     Federal Income
Tax Cost
     Tax Basis
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Tax Basis
Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Blend Fund

   $ 545,915,554      $ 162,382,434      $ (9,767,782   $ 152,614,652  

Equity Fund

     701,266,371        154,098,809        (23,427,796     130,671,013  

Managed Bond Fund

     1,249,736,254        10,858,144        (26,158,014     (15,299,870

 

Note: The aggregate cost for investments for the U.S. Government Money Market Fund at June 30, 2018, is the same for financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.

Net capital loss carryforwards may be applied against any net realized taxable gains in succeeding years, subject to the carryforward period limitations, where applicable. On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”) was signed by the President. The Modernization Act changed the capital loss carryforward rules as they relate to regulated investment companies. Capital losses generated in tax years beginning after the date of enactment may now be carried forward indefinitely, and retain the character of the original loss. Under pre-enactment law, capital losses could be carried forward for up to eight tax years as short-term capital losses. The provisions affecting the utilization of capital loss carryforwards under the Modernization Act also require the utilization of post-enactment losses prior to the utilization of pre-enactment losses.

At December 31, 2017, for federal income tax purposes, there were no unused capital losses.

 

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At December 31, 2017, the following Fund(s) had post-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards:

 

 

 

     Short Term
Capital Loss
Carryforward
     Long Term
Capital Loss
Carryforward
 

Managed Bond Fund

   $ 2,149,132      $ 12,212,583  

 

Net capital loss carryforwards for the Fund(s) shown in the above table are from post-enactment years and are, therefore, not subject to the eight-year carryforward period and possible expiration.

Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital.

The tax character of distributions (including capital gain dividends, if any, designated pursuant to Section 852 of the Code) paid during the year ended December 31, 2017, was as follows:

 

 

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
 

Blend Fund

   $ 18,645,802      $ 21,700,716      $         -  

Equity Fund

     14,969,212        5,701,153        -  

Managed Bond Fund

     38,354,874        -        -  

U.S. Government Money Market Fund

     548,038        -        -  

 

Capital accounts within the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences between book and tax accounting. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book and tax accounting differences will reverse in subsequent periods. At December 31, 2017, temporary book and tax accounting differences were primarily attributable to investments in futures contracts, swap agreements, premium amortization accruals, corporate action basis adjustments, non-taxable dividends basis adjustments, the deferral of wash sale losses, and deferred Trustee compensation.

At December 31, 2017, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

 

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gain
(Capital Loss
Carryover)
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Blend Fund

   $ 11,011,641      $ 35,628,320     $ (206,885   $ 150,241,469  

Equity Fund

     14,933,609        116,905,904       (259,160     171,494,639  

Managed Bond Fund

     753,329        (14,361,715     (238,430     9,914,290  

U.S. Government Money Market Fund

     4,361        -       (53,517     -  

 

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2018, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period then ended. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2018, the Funds did not incur any such interest or penalties. The Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Funds’ understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which they invest.

 

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7.   Indemnifications

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, current and former Trustees and Officers are provided with specified rights to indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Funds, and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for obligations of the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

 

8.   New Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Final Rule on Investment Company Reporting Modernization (the “Rule”). The Rule, which introduces two new regulatory reporting forms for investment companies — Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN — also contains amendments to Regulation S-X which impact financial statement presentation, particularly the presentation of derivative investments, for all reporting periods ending after August 1, 2017. The Funds have adopted the Rule’s Regulation S-X amendments and the Funds’ financial statements are in compliance with those amendments. In December 2017, the SEC issued a temporary final rule (“Temporary Rule”) that provides for a nine-month delay of N-PORT filing with the SEC. Under the Temporary Rule, those funds subject to the original June 1, 2018 compliance date will still be required to gather and maintain all of the data required by Form N-PORT as of the original reporting date and such information will be subject to examination by the SEC staff.

In March 2017, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). For entities that hold callable debt securities at a premium, ASU 2017-08 requires that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 would first be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the implication, if any, of these changes and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

9.   Legal Proceedings

On December 7, 2010, the Trust was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, in connection with Tribune Company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding (In re Tribune Company). The proceeding relates to a leveraged buyout (“LBO”) transaction by which Tribune Company converted to a privately-held company in 2007, and the putative defendant class is comprised of beneficial owners of shares of Tribune Company who received proceeds (the “Proceeds”) of the LBO. The Official Committee seeks to recover payments of those Proceeds.

The potential amount sought to be recovered from the Blend Fund plus interest and the Official Committee’s court costs, is approximately $207,400.

In addition, on June 2, 2011, the Blend Fund was named as a defendant in a closely related, parallel adversary proceeding brought in connection with the Tribune Company’s LBO by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, in its capacity as successor indenture trustee for a certain series of Senior Notes, Law Debenture Trust Company of New York, in its capacity as successor indenture trustee for a certain series of Senior Notes, and Wilmington Trust Company, in its capacity as successor indenture trustee for the PHONES Notes (together, the “Plaintiffs”), in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The Plaintiffs also seek to recover payments of the Proceeds.

The Fund cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings. Accordingly, the Fund has not accrued any amounts related to these proceedings. If the proceedings were to be decided in a manner adverse to the Fund, or if the Fund was to enter into a settlement agreement with the Official Committee or the Plaintiffs, as applicable, the payment of such judgment or settlement could potentially have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s net asset value depending on the net assets of the Fund at the time of such judgment or settlement.

 

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Proxy   Voting

A description of the policies and procedures that each Fund’s investment adviser and subadvisers use to vote proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-309-3539, and on the SEC’s EDGAR database on its website at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available, without charge, upon request, on the MassMutual website at http://www.massmutual.com/funds and on the SEC’s EDGAR database on its website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Quarterly   Reporting

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-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s EDGAR database on its website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Trustees’   Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

At their meetings in May and June 2018, the Contract Committee (the “Committee”) and the Trustees, including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust, MML Advisers, or the subadvisers (the “Independent Trustees”), re-approved the existing advisory and subadvisory agreements (collectively, the “Contracts”) for each of the Blend Fund, Equity Fund, Managed Bond Fund, and U.S. Government Money Market Fund. In preparation for the meetings, the Trustees requested, and MML Advisers and the subadvisers provided in advance, certain materials relevant to the consideration of the Contracts (the “Meeting Materials”). In all of their deliberations, the Trustees were advised by independent counsel.

The Committee received in advance of the meetings (i) a memorandum from MML Advisers discussing the nature and quality of the services it provides as investment adviser to the Funds; (ii) a profitability analysis prepared by MML Advisers; and (iii) a fee and performance study report (the “Third-Party Report”) with respect to each Fund prepared by an independent third-party vendor (the “Third-Party”). The Third-Party Report provided detailed comparative advisory fee, total expense, and performance information for each Fund to assist the Committee in its evaluation of the Contracts. The Committee also considered information presented to it throughout the year regarding MML Advisers and each of the subadvisers.

The Committee considered the nature, scope, and quality of services MML Advisers provides to the Funds, including: (i) the financial condition, stability, and business strategy of MML Advisers; (ii) the capabilities of MML Advisers with respect to regulatory compliance and its ability to monitor compliance with the investment policies of the Funds; (iii) MML Advisers’ ability to provide investment oversight and provide for administrative and shareholder services to the Funds; and (iv) the experience and qualifications of the personnel of MML Advisers that perform, or oversee the performance of, the services provided to the Funds, and the needs of the Funds for administrative and shareholder services.

The Committee then reviewed and considered, for each Fund separately, the detailed information presented in the Third-Party Report regarding: (i) Fund expenses, including, among other things, both the Fund’s net advisory fee and total net expense ratio against peer funds; and (ii) the Fund’s relative performance (over various time periods against peer funds and a benchmark index). In connection with the Committee’s review, MML Advisers provided commentary and analysis regarding each Fund’s expenses and performance and a recommendation as to the action to be taken by the Committee. The Committee noted that it had received in the Meeting Materials or during the course of the past year: (i) detailed information regarding MML Advisers’ ability to provide investment oversight and provide for administrative and shareholder services to the Funds; and (ii) a wide range of information about the subadvisers and their personnel with responsibility for providing services to the Funds and the fees payable to each subadviser by MML Advisers. MML Advisers reviewed with the Committee in detail the work MML Advisers does in its oversight roles, the expertise it brings to these roles, the size of its teams, and the financial commitment it has made to provide those services. Throughout the discussion, MML Advisers responded to Committee members’ questions and provided additional information concerning each Fund.

 

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The Committee reviewed the expense and performance information for each Fund. (References to any one- or three-year period below are to periods ended December 31, 2017. In all cases, the comparative expense information is that of a Fund’s “peer group” and the comparative performance information is that of a Fund’s “performance category.”)

The Committee considered that, in the case of the Blend Fund, total net expense information showed the Fund to be in the first quartile of its peer group (least expensive), and performance information showed the Fund to have had second and first quartile investment performance in its performance category for the most recent one- and three-year periods, respectively. The Committee also considered that the Managed Bond Fund had total net expenses in the first comparative quartile, and had performance that improved from the three-year period to the one-year period from the third comparative quartile to the first comparative quartile. The Committee determined that, with respect to the aforementioned Funds, further inquiry as to expense or performance was not warranted at this time.

For the Equity Fund, the Committee noted that the Fund’s total net expenses and net advisory fee were in the first comparative quartile (5th and 10th percentiles, respectively). The Committee noted that the Fund had experienced performance for the one-year period in the third comparative quartile (59th percentile) and three-year period in the fourth comparative quartile (78th percentile). It considered MML Advisers’ statements that relative performance had improved recently, and that MML Advisers expects that the replacement of one of the Fund’s subadvisers in December 2017 will result in improved consistency of returns relative to the Fund’s benchmark and performance category.

For the U.S. Government Money Market Fund, the Committee considered MML Advisers’ statement that, although the Fund’s performance for the one-year period was in the fourth comparative quartile (82nd percentile), the Fund’s performance for the three-year period was in the third comparative quartile (62nd percentile), one basis point below the performance category median. The Committee considered that the Fund’s total net expense ratio is in the third comparative quartile (75th percentile) and its net advisory fee is in the fourth comparative quartile (94th percentile). The Committee considered MML Advisers’ statement that the pricing of money market funds is in the process of changing following the recent adoption of money market fund rules by the SEC and that MML Advisers would in future periods consider the continuing appropriateness of the Fund’s fees and expenses in light of the outcome of the repricing function in the market.

The Committee also reviewed and considered information included in the Meeting Materials, or discussed at the meeting and during the course of the year, concerning economies of scale and the profitability of MML Advisers’ advisory relationship with the various Funds, including: (i) a description of MML Advisers’ revenues from the Funds (including advisory fees and administrative and shareholder services fees, as applicable) and the expense allocation methodology employed by MML Advisers; and (ii) profitability information for each individual Fund. The discussions included consideration of the intangible benefits derived by MML Advisers and its affiliates resulting from their relationships with the Funds and any so-called “fallout benefits” to MML Advisers (which were not considered to be substantial in any event), such as any reputational value derived from serving as investment adviser to the Funds, and benefits accruing to subadvisers due to so-called “soft-dollar arrangements.”

Prior to the votes being taken to approve the Contracts, the Committee met separately in executive session to discuss the appropriateness of such contracts. The Committee weighed the foregoing matters in light of the advice given to them by their independent legal counsel as to the law applicable to the review of investment advisory contracts. In arriving at a decision, the Committee did not identify any single matter as all-important or controlling. The foregoing summary does not detail all of the matters considered.

As to each of the Funds, the Committee concluded that: (i) overall, it was satisfied with the nature, extent, and quality of services provided, and expected to be provided in the future, under the Contracts, including the level of MML Advisers’ oversight of each Fund and the subadvisory process; (ii) MML Advisers’ levels of profitability from its relationship with the various Funds are not excessive and the advisory fees payable under the Contracts and each Fund’s total net expenses are fair and reasonable; (iii) the investment processes, research capabilities, and philosophies of the subadvisers generally appear well suited to the Funds, given their investment objectives and policies; (iv) either the relative or absolute performance of a Fund (in each case, taking into account the applicable investment strategy and risk profile of the Fund), or the steps MML Advisers has proposed in respect of the underperformance of a Fund, are sufficient to warrant continuation of the Contracts for each of the Funds; and (v) the terms of the Contracts are fair and reasonable with respect to each Fund and are in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders.

 

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Fund Expenses June 30, 2018

 

 

Expense   Examples:

The following information is in regards to expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018:

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

Actual   Expenses:

The first four columns of the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Operating Expenses Incurred” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical   Example for Comparison Purposes:

The last two columns of the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the 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. Therefore, the last two columns of 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.    

 

 

 

     Beginning
Value
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Ending
Value (Based
on Actual
Returns and
Expenses)
     Operating
Expenses
Incurred*
     Ending
Value (Based
on
Hypothetical
Returns and
Expenses)
     Operating
Expenses
Incurred*
 
Blend Fund                 

Initial Class

   $ 1,000        0.45   $ 1,008.30      $ 2.23      $ 1,022.40      $ 2.24  

Service Class

     1,000        0.70     1,007.00        3.46        1,021.20        3.49  
Equity Fund                 

Initial Class

     1,000        0.43     986.70        2.11        1,022.50        2.14  

Service Class

     1,000        0.68     985.40        3.33        1,021.30        3.39  
Managed Bond Fund                 

Initial Class

     1,000        0.42     986.00        2.06        1,022.60        2.09  

Service Class

     1,000        0.67     984.70        3.28        1,021.40        3.34  
U.S. Government Money Market Fund                 

Initial Class

     1,000        0.53     1,005.40        2.62        1,022.00        2.64  

 

 

*

Expenses are calculated using the annualized expense ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2018, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180 days in the period, divided by 365 days in the year, unless stated otherwise. The annualized expense ratio does not reflect expenses deducted under the variable life insurance or variable annuity contract through which the Funds are invested in. Inclusion of these expenses would increase the annualized expense ratios shown.

 

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President’s Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited)

     1  

Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

     3  

Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

  

MML Asset Momentum Fund

     12  

MML Dynamic Bond Fund

     15  

MML Equity Rotation Fund

     30  

MML High Yield Fund

     33  

MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

     39  

MML Short-Duration Bond Fund

     50  

MML Small Cap Equity Fund

     66  

MML Special Situations Fund

     69  

MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     71  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

     74  

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

     78  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     80  

Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

     86  

Financial Highlights

     87  

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     96  

Other Information (Unaudited)

  

Proxy Voting

     125  

Quarterly Reporting

     125  

Trustees’ Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

     125  

Fund Expenses

     128  

This material must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus (or summary prospectus, if available) for the MML Series Investment Fund II. Investors should consider a Fund’s investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the investment company is available in the prospectus (or summary prospectus, if available). Read it carefully before investing.


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MML Series Investment Fund II – President’s Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

To Our Shareholders

 

LOGO

Tina Wilson

“As always, we recommend that you work with a personal financial professional, who can help you define an investment strategy that aligns with your comfort level with respect to market volatility, how long you have to save and invest, and your specific financial goals and risk tolerance.”

 

June 30, 2018

Welcome to the MML Series Investment Fund II Semiannual Report, covering the six-month period from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018.

Market Highlights

 

  During the first half of 2018, U.S. stocks encountered more volatility than investors experienced in all of 2017, while delivering mixed year-to-date returns.

 

  Economic data supported a global growth environment in spite of headwinds caused by political and geopolitical tensions.

 

  Foreign stocks in developed markets trailed their U.S. counterparts for the period, but fared better than stocks in emerging markets.

 

  U.S. bonds faced headwinds, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased short-term rates two times under its new leadership.

Market Commentary

Domestic stocks continued to rise sharply at the start of the period, but encountered increased volatility beginning in February. After a two-and-a-half-year streak of positive quarterly results, both the S&P 500® Index* (S&P 500) and the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM (Dow) declined for the first quarter of 2018. Both indexes hit record highs in January, but both struggled to hold onto their positive year-to-date returns as the first half of the year ended.

Volatility is the tendency for markets to fluctuate unpredictably and is a normal risk of investing. For nine quarters through the end of 2017, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) had remained uncharacteristically calm. Through the last quarter of 2017, markets absorbed major headline-making events – such as a series of major hurricanes, wildfires, and geopolitical turbulence – with only modest fluctuations. In a stark turnaround, during the first quarter of 2018, the S&P 500 gained or lost one percent of its value 23 times.

Several factors contributed to this market volatility. Wage growth in the U.S. triggered the first major sell-off in domestic markets for the year, as investors sought to balance the likelihood of continued growth against FOMC intentions to raise the short-term federal funds rate several times in the years ahead. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks and financial institutions charge each other for borrowing funds overnight. Scrutiny concerning revelations about how social media companies use data, and in particular, how social media giant Facebook had allowed customer data to be mined, undercut investor confidence in the information technology sector, triggering subsequent rounds of sell-offs. Lastly, political turbulence unsettled markets, as investors tried to assess the impacts of reduced taxes, increasing federal debt limits, risks of a potential global trade war, and whether or not the historic summit between President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un would result in a permanent denuclearization.

 

 

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Indexes mentioned in this report are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be purchased directly for investment.

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As a result, the broad market S&P 500 delivered a modest 2.65% return for the period, and the Dow ended down 0.73%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index fared better, advancing 9.37%, as prominent technology companies like Apple, Netflix, and Google led the way. Small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed their larger peers and growth stocks widely outperformed their value counterparts during the period.

The information technology and consumer discretionary sectors led all others during the first half of 2018, as both delivered double-digit returns. The energy and health care sectors also delivered positive results for the period. The remaining seven sectors ended the reporting period with negative returns, as telecommunication services and consumer staples lagged the field.    

Developed international markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE® Index, trailed their domestic peers and delivered a year-to-date return of -2.75%. Developed markets struggled to gain traction under the weight of sell-offs in the U.S. markets, widespread local political issues, and tariff speculations. Emerging-market stocks, as measured in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, fared even worse, trailing the S&P 500 with a -6.66% return for the period.

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) reasserted its influence on markets through actual and forecasted rate hikes and a change in leadership. Under new Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, the FOMC raised the target range for the federal funds rate two times during the reporting period – in March and June. While both hikes were in line with market expectations, the FOMC also projected two more increases through the remainder of 2018, a total of four compared to the three increases projected at the beginning of the year. The FOMC also raised its projection for the federal funds rate from 2.7% to 2.9% in 2019, reflecting its view that economic outlooks will continue to improve.

The Fed’s action followed signals that inflation may be rising faster than desired. Bond yields rose solidly, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond crossing the 3.00% threshold a few times before settling at 2.85% to end the period, compared to starting the year at 2.46%. Since rising yields drive bond prices down, returns on the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ended the period with a return of -1.62%. Investment-grade corporate bonds fared poorly in the rising yield environment. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate 10+ Year Bond Index, which tracks investment-grade corporate bonds, ended the period with a return of -6.77%. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index fared better, ending with a modest 0.16% gain.

Review and maintain your strategy

MassMutual is committed to helping people secure their long-term future and protect the ones they love. While the return of volatility and the reality of market sell-offs can test an investor’s mettle, we’d like to remind you that as an investor seeking retirement income potential, it’s important to maintain perspective and have realistic expectations about the future performance of your annuity. As described in this report, financial markets can reverse suddenly with little or no notice. Our multi-managed and sub-advised mutual funds tap into the deep expertise of seasoned asset managers who are committed to helping long-term investors prepare for retirement income – in all market conditions. As always, we recommend that you work with a personal financial professional, who can help you define an investment strategy that aligns with your comfort level with respect to market volatility, how long you have to save and invest, and your specific financial goals and risk tolerance. Thank you for your confidence in MassMutual.

Sincerely,

 

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Tina Wilson

President

The information provided is the opinion of MML Investment Advisers, LLC as of 7/1/18 and is subject to change without notice. It is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Of course, past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

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MML Asset Momentum Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Asset Momentum Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks growth of capital over the long-term by investing in asset classes the Fund’s subadviser considers to exhibit “bull market” characteristics. These “bull market” characteristics may include, for example, upward trending prices and relatively low volatility. The Fund expects that it will allocate its investments among the following asset classes: equity investments, debt investments, property investments, alternative investments, currency, and cash on deposit, excluding short term instruments. The Fund may invest in securities of issuers anywhere in the world, including emerging market countries. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Asset Momentum Fund
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Common Stock

     66.8

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     10.2

Mutual Funds

     7.9
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     84.9

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     15.1
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Dynamic Bond Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Dynamic Bond Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks to maximize current income and total return by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds, which may include securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored corporations; corporate obligations (including foreign hybrid securities); mortgage-backed securities; asset-backed securities; foreign securities (corporate and government); emerging market securities (corporate and government); bank loans and assignments; and other securities bearing fixed or variable interest rates of any maturity. The Fund may invest a portion of its net assets in inverse floaters and interest-only and principal-only securities, which may experience high volatility in response to changes in interest rates. The Fund may invest in other investment companies, including other open-end or closed-end investment companies, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and domestic or foreign private investment vehicles, including investment companies sponsored or managed by the Fund’s subadviser and its affiliates. The Fund’s subadviser is DoubleLine Capital LP (DoubleLine).

 

MML Dynamic Bond Fund
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     26.1

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     25.8

Corporate Debt

     24.6

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     14.1

Mutual Funds

     3.5

Sovereign Debt Obligations

     1.6

Municipal Obligations

     0.1

Common Stock

     0.0
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     95.8

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     4.2
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Equity Rotation Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Equity Rotation Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks growth of capital over the long-term by investing primarily in common stocks of large- and medium-capitalization U.S. companies. The Fund’s subadviser does not typically invest in companies with market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, of less than $1 billion. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Equity Rotation Fund
Largest Holdings
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Amazon.com, Inc.

     4.3

Chevron Corp.

     3.2

Mastercard, Inc. Class A

     3.0

Micron Technology, Inc.

     2.9

Alphabet, Inc. Class A

     2.7

NetApp, Inc.

     2.6

Comerica, Inc.

     2.4

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     2.4

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B

     2.3

Fifth Third Bancorp

     2.2
    

 

 

 
       28.0
    

 

 

 

 

MML Equity Rotation Fund
Sector Table
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Financial

     24.7

Technology

     18.5

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     16.1

Communications

     15.6

Energy

     8.5

Consumer, Cyclical

     7.1

Industrial

     5.2

Basic Materials

     3.5
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     99.2

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     0.8
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

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MML High Yield Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML High Yield Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks to achieve a high level of total return, with an emphasis on current income, by investing primarily in high yield debt and related securities. The Fund invests primarily in lower rated U.S. debt securities (“junk” or “high yield” bonds), including securities in default. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in lower rated fixed income securities (rated below Baa3 by Moody’s, below BBB- by Standard & Poor’s or the equivalent by any NRSRO (using the lower rating) or, if unrated, determined to be of below investment grade quality by the Fund’s subadviser. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML High Yield Fund
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Corporate Debt

     92.5

Bank Loans

     3.5

Preferred Stock

     0.8

Common Stock

     0.6
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     97.4

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     2.6
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks to achieve as high a total rate of real return on an annual basis as is considered consistent with prudent investment risk and the preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in inflation-indexed bonds and other income-producing securities. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Inflation-Protected and
Income Fund
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     85.5

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     47.3

Corporate Debt

     2.6

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     0.8

Purchased Options

     0.7

Municipal Obligations

     0.0
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     136.9

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     (36.9 )% 
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Short-Duration Bond Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks to achieve a high total rate of return primarily from current income while minimizing fluctuations in capital values by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of short-term investment grade fixed income securities. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade fixed income securities (rated Baa3 or higher by Moody’s, BBB- or higher by Standard & Poor’s or the equivalent by any NRSRO, or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the subadviser). The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Short-Duration
Bond Fund
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Corporate Debt

     47.9

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     47.3

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     1.5

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     1.0

Purchased Options

     0.9

Municipal Obligations

     0.0
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     98.6

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     1.4
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 

 

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MML Small Cap Equity Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Small Cap Equity Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of small-capitalization U.S. companies that the Fund’s subadviser believes have favorable business trends or prospects based on fundamental analysis. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the market capitalization range of companies included in the Russell 2000® Index. The Fund’s subadviser is OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (OFI).

 

MML Small Cap Equity
Fund Largest Holdings
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Korn/Ferry International

     2.5

ASGN, Inc.

     2.0

CACI International, Inc. Class A

     2.0

Visteon Corp.

     1.9

Zynga, Inc. Class A

     1.7

j2 Global, Inc.

     1.6

Generac Holdings, Inc.

     1.6

Matador Resources Co.

     1.6

National Storage Affiliates Trust

     1.5

Black Hills Corp.

     1.5
    

 

 

 
       17.9
    

 

 

 

 

MML Small Cap Equity Fund
Sector Table
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Financial

     22.2

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     21.9

Consumer, Cyclical

     13.9

Technology

     13.8

Industrial

     12.9

Communications

     4.6

Energy

     3.6

Mutual Funds

     3.3

Basic Materials

     3.1

Utilities

     2.7
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     102.0

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     (2.0 )% 
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

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MML Special Situations Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Special Situations Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks growth of capital over the long-term by investing primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that are involved in “special situations.” A special situation might include, for example, a recently announced spin-off or divestiture, a change in dividend policy, involvement in a merger or acquisition transaction, a change in management, a significant change in ownership, or changes due to bankruptcy or insolvency process. The Fund’s subadviser expects that the Fund’s portfolio will initially emphasize “large capitalization” issuers, which are considered to be companies with market capitalizations at the time of purchase within the market capitalization range of companies included within the Russell 1000® Index, although the Fund’s holdings of securities of different market capitalizations will vary over time, depending on market conditions generally and on the companies involved at the time (or that the subadviser expects to be involved) in special situations. The Fund will typically invest primarily in common stocks. When the subadviser determines that there are an insufficient number of companies involved (or likely to be involved) in special situations, it may invest in any equity securities it considers to be consistent with the Fund’s objective of growth of capital over the long term. It may also invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) providing broad equity exposures or in derivatives, including swaps, futures contracts, and options, to gain broad exposures to equity markets. The Fund’s subadviser is Barings LLC (Barings).

 

MML Special Situations Fund
Largest Holdings
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

     8.9

Zoetis, Inc.

     6.7

Fortive Corp.

     5.7

TopBuild Corp.

     5.5

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     4.7

Synchrony Financial

     4.2

The Madison Square Garden Co. Class A

     3.7

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

     3.4

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

     3.2

Liberty Latin America Ltd.

     2.7
    

 

 

 
       48.7
    

 

 

 
MML Special Situations Fund
Sector Table
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     27.9

Industrial

     23.7

Communications

     11.9

Consumer, Cyclical

     7.6

Financial

     7.6

Technology

     7.2

Basic Materials

     5.8

Energy

     2.5

Utilities

     2.2
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     96.4

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     3.6
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

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MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund – Portfolio Summaries (Unaudited)

 

What is the investment approach of MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund, and who is the Fund’s subadviser?

The Fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing mainly in common stocks of issuers in developing and emerging markets throughout the world and, at times, up to 100% of its total assets in foreign securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of issuers whose principal activities are in a developing (or emerging) market, i.e., are in a developing market or are economically tied to a developing market country. The Fund will invest in at least three developing markets. The Fund focuses on companies with above-average earnings growth. In general, countries may be considered developing or emerging markets if they are included in any one of the Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI) emerging markets indices, classified as a developing or emerging market, or classified under a similar or corresponding classification, by organizations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, or have economies, industries, and stock markets with similar characteristics. The Fund’s subadviser is OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (OFI).

 

MML Strategic
Emerging Markets Fund
Largest Holdings
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR

     5.7

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     5.2

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     5.0

Novatek PJSC Sponsored GDR Registered

     3.6

Glencore PLC

     3.5

Kering SA

     3.3

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

     3.0

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

     2.9

AIA Group Ltd.

     2.6

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     2.5
    

 

 

 
       37.3
    

 

 

 
MML Strategic
Emerging Markets Fund
Sector Table
(% of Net Assets) on 6/30/18
 
   

Financial

     20.4

Communications

     19.6

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     18.4

Consumer, Cyclical

     14.5

Technology

     8.7

Basic Materials

     5.7

Energy

     4.2

Industrial

     2.7

Mutual Funds

     1.9

Diversified

     1.4
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     97.5

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     2.5
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

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MML Asset Momentum Fund – Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 66.8%  
COMMON STOCK — 66.8%  
Communications — 9.0%      
Internet — 7.8%      

Facebook, Inc. Class A (a)

     11,600      $ 2,254,112  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 1.2%      

1&1 Drillisch AG

     3,800        216,254  

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

     5,600        142,624  
     

 

 

 
        358,878  
     

 

 

 
        2,612,990  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Cyclical — 10.5%      
Distribution & Wholesale — 2.7%      

Pool Corp.

     5,100        772,650  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 6.2%      

NVR, Inc. (a)

     600        1,782,210  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.3%      

Fielmann AG

     1,400        96,858  
     

 

 

 
Textiles — 1.3%      

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

     1,800        385,686  
     

 

 

 
        3,037,404  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 6.2%      
Biotechnology — 1.4%      

CSL Ltd.

     2,800        400,293  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 0.9%      

Nestle SA Registered

     1,300        100,642  

Saputo, Inc.

     4,500        149,412  
     

 

 

 
        250,054  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 0.8%      

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC

     54,425        235,255  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 2.0%      

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

     5,900        473,749  

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

     3,000        120,047  
     

 

 

 
        593,796  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 1.1%      

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

     2,000        222,519  

Portmeirion Group PLC

     5,600        86,096  
     

 

 

 
        308,615  
     

 

 

 
        1,788,013  
     

 

 

 
Financial — 15.8%      
Banks — 11.7%      

Associated Banc-Corp.

     11,500        313,950  

Bank of America Corp.

     9,400        264,986  

BOK Financial Corp.

     3,100        291,431  

Comerica, Inc.

     3,000        272,760  

Fifth Third Bancorp

     9,000        258,300  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     2,600        270,920  

KeyCorp

     13,800        269,652  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Regions Financial Corp.

     15,200      $ 270,256  

SVB Financial Group (a)

     1,100        317,636  

Synovus Financial Corp.

     5,800        306,414  

Western Alliance Bancorp (a)

     4,900        277,389  

Zions Bancorp

     5,300        279,257  
     

 

 

 
        3,392,951  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 3.6%  

Mastercard, Inc. Class A

     5,300        1,041,556  
     

 

 

 
Private Equity — 0.5%      

Onex Corp.

     1,700        124,773  
     

 

 

 
        4,559,280  
     

 

 

 
Industrial — 23.9%      
Aerospace & Defense — 10.8%      

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     5,400        1,595,322  

Raytheon Co.

     7,900        1,526,122  
     

 

 

 
        3,121,444  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 0.3%      

Breedon Group PLC (a)

     88,437        95,937  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 7.2%      

Halma PLC

     17,600        317,799  

Honeywell International, Inc.

     12,300        1,771,815  
     

 

 

 
        2,089,614  
     

 

 

 
Hand & Machine Tools — 0.5%      

Schindler Holding AG

     700        150,762  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Diversified — 1.8%      

Cummins, Inc.

     1,500        199,500  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     1,100        303,501  
     

 

 

 
        503,001  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 2.4%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

     4,200        248,430  

General Electric Co.

     16,000        217,760  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     1,700        235,518  
     

 

 

 
        701,708  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.9%  

Ball Corp.

     7,400        263,070  
     

 

 

 
        6,925,536  
     

 

 

 
Technology — 1.4%  
Software — 1.4%  

EMIS Group PLC

     11,800        138,573  

Nexus AG

     3,400        109,220  

Open Text Corp.

     4,200        147,822  
     

 

 

 
        395,615  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost 18,091,886)
        19,318,838  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES
(Cost 18,091,886)
        19,318,838  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Asset Momentum Fund – Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  
BONDS & NOTES — 10.2%  
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 10.2%  
U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 10.2%  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.750%, 11/30/19 (b)

   $ 3,000,000      $ 2,969,918  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost 2,991,914)
        2,969,918  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES
(Cost 2,991,914)
        2,969,918  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
        
MUTUAL FUNDS — 7.9%  
Diversified Financial Services — 7.9%  

iShares MSCI Brazil Capped Index Fund

     36,000        1,153,800  

iShares MSCI India ETF

     6,600        219,714  

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

     6,500        912,795  
     

 

 

 
        2,286,309  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Cost 2,200,226)
        2,286,309  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost 23,284,026)
        24,575,065  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 15.3%  
Repurchase Agreement — 15.3%      

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (c)

   $ 4,425,081      $ 4,425,081  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $4,425,081)
        4,425,081  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.2%
(Cost $27,709,107) (d)
        29,000,146  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (0.2)%         (67,165
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 28,932,981  
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ETF Exchange-Traded Fund

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) A portion of this security is pledged/held as collateral for open futures contracts. (Note 2).
(c) Maturity value of $4,425,427. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.250%, maturity date of 1/31/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $4,513,884.
(d) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.
 

 

The Fund had the following open Forward contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

             Counterparty    Settlement
Date
   In Exchange for      Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Contracts to Buy  
GBP     1,016,335     

HSBC Bank USA*

   6/21/19    $ 1,400,000      $ (35,998
THB     42,808,350     

HSBC Bank USA*

   11/13/18      1,300,000        (2,245
          

 

 

    

 

 

 
           $ 2,700,000      $ (38,243
          

 

 

    

 

 

 
Cross Currency Forwards              
MYR     6,000,000     

Barclays Bank PLC*

   2/22/19    JPY   159,300,000      $ 15,875  
GBP     995,000     

HSBC Bank USA*

   4/05/19    AUD   1,846,464        (39,221
             

 

 

 
              $ (23,346
             

 

 

 

 

* Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Asset Momentum Fund – Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

 

The Fund had the following open Futures contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

      Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Value/ Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Future Contract — Long  

S&P 500 E Mini Index

     9/21/18        123      $ 17,073,116      $ (335,276
           

 

 

 

Currency Legend

AUD Australian Dollar
GBP British Pound
JPY Japanese Yen
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
THB Thai Baht

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Dynamic Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 0.0%

 

COMMON STOCK — 0.0%

 

Energy — 0.0%      
Oil & Gas — 0.0%      

SandRidge Energy, Inc. (a)

     648      $ 11,495  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $18,804)
        11,495  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES
(Cost $18,804)
        11,495  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
        
BONDS & NOTES — 92.3%

 

CORPORATE DEBT — 24.6%

 

Advertising — 0.1%      

Omnicom Group, Inc./ Omnicom Capital, Inc.
3.600% 4/15/26

   $ 570,000        545,431  
     

 

 

 
Aerospace & Defense — 0.2%      

Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.700% 5/15/46

     505,000        536,876  

TransDigm, Inc.
6.375% 6/15/26

     305,000        302,712  
     

 

 

 
        839,588  
     

 

 

 
Agriculture — 0.1%      

BAT Capital Corp.
3.223% FRN 8/15/22 (b) (c)

     105,000        105,745  

Reynolds American, Inc.
4.000% 6/12/22

     385,000        387,398  
     

 

 

 
        493,143  
     

 

 

 
Airlines — 0.3%      

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.625% 3/15/22

     285,000        281,784  

3.800% 4/19/23

     285,000        281,637  

Guanay Finance Ltd.
6.000% 12/15/20 (d)

     403,532        404,540  

Latam Finance Ltd.
6.875% 4/11/24 (d)

     200,000        195,500  
     

 

 

 
        1,163,461  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 0.6%      

Daimler Finance North America LLC 3.203% FRN 5/04/23 (b) (c)

     1,135,000        1,138,383  

Ford Motor Co.
7.450% 7/16/31

     485,000        569,894  

General Motors Co. 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .800%
3.163% FRN 8/07/20

     210,000        210,700  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3.311% FRN 1/05/23 (c)

   $ 505,000      $ 506,650  

3.950% 4/13/24

     115,000        112,540  
     

 

 

 
        2,538,167  
     

 

 

 
Banks — 4.0%      

Banco de Costa Rica
5.250% 8/12/18 (d)

     200,000        199,490  

Banco De Credito del Per
5.375% 9/16/20 (d)

     200,000        207,700  

Banco de Credito del Peru
2.250% 10/25/19 (d)

     300,000        295,500  

Banco de Credito e Inversiones
4.000% 2/11/23 (d)

     200,000        198,501  

Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana
7.000% 2/01/23 (b)

     200,000        201,000  

Banco Del Estado Chile
4.125% 10/07/20 (d)

     200,000        201,916  

Banco del Estado de Chile
3.875% 2/08/22 (d)

     150,000        149,416  

Banco do Brasil SA 10 year CMT + 4.398% 6.250% VRN 10/29/49 (d)

     600,000        469,500  

Banco Internacional del Peru SAA
5.750% 10/07/20 (d)

     700,000        729,757  

Banco Macro SA 5 year USD Swap + 5.463% 6.750% VRN 11/04/26 (d)

     350,000        327,250  

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA 5 year CMT + 4.447% 5.750% VRN 10/04/31 (d)

     200,000        183,000  

Banco Santander Chile
3.875% 9/20/22 (d)

     150,000        148,996  

Banco Santander Mexico SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santand 5 year CMT + 4.580%
5.950% VRN 1/30/24 (d)

     400,000        402,000  

Banco Santander SA
3.420% FRN 2/23/23 (c)

     600,000        601,582  

Bancolombia SA
4.875% VRN 10/18/27 (c)

     200,000        190,002  

6.125% 7/26/20

     100,000        104,000  

Banistmo SA
3.650% 9/19/22 (b)

     200,000        188,500  

Bank of Montreal
3.803% VRN 12/15/32 (c)

     450,000        416,840  

Barclays PLC
3.710% FRN 5/16/24 (c)

     425,000        421,494  

BBVA Bancomer SA
5.125% VRN 1/18/33 (c) (d)

     400,000        354,500  

BDO Unibank, Inc.
2.625% 10/24/21 (d)

     300,000        288,371  

2.950% 3/06/23 (d)

     300,000        283,474  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

BNP Paribas SA
3.375% 1/09/25 (b)

   $ 595,000      $ 562,086  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.079% FRN 1/30/23 (c)

     140,000        139,188  

Citigroup, Inc. 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.100% 3.421% FRN 5/17/24

     845,000        849,225  

Credit Agricole SA
3.750% 4/24/23 (b)

     535,000        524,165  

Credit Suisse Group AG
3.566% FRN 6/12/24 (b) (c)

     680,000        679,391  

Global Bank Corp.
5.125% 10/30/19 (d)

     700,000        705,110  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.139% FRN 10/31/22 (c)

     370,000        370,075  

3.491% FRN 5/15/26 (c)

     360,000        355,613  

HSBC Holdings PLC
3.950% VRN 5/18/24 (c)

     850,000        846,957  

Industrial Senior Trust
5.500% 11/01/22 (d)

     100,000        98,500  

Itau CorpBanca
3.875% 9/22/19 (d)

     200,000        200,725  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA
6.500% VRN 12/31/99 (c) (d)

     350,000        331,975  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC
3.574% VRN 11/07/28 (c)

     600,000        553,578  

Macquarie Group Ltd.
3.189% VRN 11/28/23 (b) (c)

     330,000        314,866  

4.150% VRN 3/27/24 (b) (c)

     280,000        278,675  

Malayan Banking Bhd 5 year USD Swap + 2.542% 3.905% VRN 10/29/26 (d)

     600,000        590,493  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 3.061% FRN 3/02/23 (c)

     565,000        566,171  

Morgan Stanley 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.340% 3.591% VRN 7/22/28

     585,000        556,012  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. 5 year USD Swap + 2.203% 4.000% VRN 10/15/24 (d)

     200,000        200,695  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.480% 3.498% VRN 5/15/23

     285,000        276,082  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. 3.093% FRN 1/17/23 (c)

     885,000        885,925  

Union Bank of the Philippines
3.369% 11/29/22 (d)

     400,000        379,972  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.
5 year USD Swap + 2.236% 3.500% VRN 9/16/26 (d)

     200,000        196,159  

5 year USD Swap + 1.995%
3.750% VRN 9/19/24 (d)

     500,000        499,809  

Westpac Banking Corp.
3.063% FRN 5/15/23 (c)

     850,000        850,752  
     

 

 

 
        18,374,988  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Beverages — 0.3%      

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
4.900% 2/01/46

   $ 250,000      $ 257,095  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.600% 4/15/48

     290,000        285,724  

Embotelladora Andina SA
5.000% 10/01/23 (d)

     600,000        620,833  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV
2.875% 5/10/23

     200,000        190,904  
     

 

 

 
        1,354,556  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 0.1%      

Celgene Corp.
4.350% 11/15/47

     595,000        523,992  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 0.1%      

Builders FirstSource, Inc.
5.625% 9/01/24 (b)

     320,000        311,200  

Owens Corning
4.400% 1/30/48

     295,000        246,305  
     

 

 

 
        557,505  
     

 

 

 
Chemicals — 0.3%      

Grupo Idesa SA de CV
7.875% 12/18/20 (d)

     400,000        308,000  

Hexion, Inc.
6.625% 4/15/20

     80,000        74,912  

10.375% 2/01/22 (b)

     245,000        240,100  

The Mosaic Co.
4.050% 11/15/27

     600,000        573,384  

UPL Corp. Ltd.
3.250% 10/13/21 (d)

     200,000        193,471  
     

 

 

 
        1,389,867  
     

 

 

 
Coal — 0.1%      

Peabody Energy Corp.
6.000% 3/31/22 (b)

     315,000        319,599  

SunCoke Energy Partners LP/SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp.
7.500% 6/15/25 (b)

     315,000        320,512  
     

 

 

 
        640,111  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.3%      

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.
3.950% 1/19/22 (d)

     375,000        367,781  

ENA Norte Trust
4.950% 4/25/28 (d)

     140,817        141,345  

Garda World Security Corp.
8.750% 5/15/25 (b)

     305,000        311,863  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.
9.250% 5/15/23 (b)

     223,000        237,428  

The ServiceMaster Co. LLC
5.125% 11/15/24 (b)

     165,000        160,050  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.
6.375% 2/01/25 (b)

   $ 185,000      $ 159,100  
     

 

 

 
        1,377,567  
     

 

 

 
Cosmetics & Personal Care — 0.0%      

Coty, Inc.
6.500% 4/15/26 (b)

     165,000        158,297  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 1.5%

 

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust
3.500% 1/15/25

     600,000        562,852  

Air Lease Corp.
3.750% 2/01/22

     585,000        585,683  

Ally Financial, Inc.
4.125% 3/30/20

     555,000        555,694  

4.250% 4/15/21

     30,000        30,000  

American Express Co.
2.500% 8/01/22

     1,115,000        1,069,229  

ASP AMC Merger Sub, Inc.
8.000% 5/15/25 (b)

     175,000        145,250  

Banco BTG Pactual SA 5 year CMT + 6.978% 8.750% VRN 12/29/49 (d)

     200,000        201,604  

Discover Financial Services
4.100% 2/09/27

     720,000        690,612  

Interoceanica IV Finance Ltd.
0.010% 11/30/25 (d)

     999,209        839,335  

NFP Corp.
6.875% 7/15/25 (b)

     320,000        313,600  

SPARC EM SPC Panama Metro Line 2 SP
0.010% 12/05/22 (b)

     700,000        626,150  

0.010% 12/05/22 (d)

     600,000        536,700  

Springleaf Finance Corp.
7.125% 3/15/26

     100,000        99,500  

Synchrony Financial
3.000% 8/15/19

     530,000        528,874  

3.950% 12/01/27

     25,000        23,063  

Unifin Financiera SAB de CV SOFOM ENR
8.875% VRN 12/31/99 (c) (d)

     200,000        178,602  
     

 

 

 
        6,986,748  
     

 

 

 
Electric — 2.5%      

AES Andres BV / Dominican Power Partners/Empresa Generadora de Electricidad It
7.950% 5/11/26 (b)

     500,000        515,000  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.
2.950% 12/15/22

     313,000        304,687  

DTE Energy Co.
3.800% 3/15/27

     500,000        488,803  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.750% 9/01/46

     215,000        189,374  

3.950% 8/15/47

     240,000        219,060  
    Principal
Amount
    Value  

Duke Energy Florida LLC
3.200% 1/15/27

  $ 1,000,000     $ 962,062  

Duke Energy Progress, Inc.
4.150% 12/01/44

    470,000       463,837  

Edison International
4.125% 3/15/28

    575,000       566,148  

Empresa Electrica Angamos SA
4.875% 5/25/29 (d)

    191,300       186,400  

Engie Energia Chile SA
5.625% 1/15/21 (d)

    100,000       103,497  

Eversource Energy
2.750% 3/15/22

    1,000,000       975,092  

Exelon Corp.
3.400% 4/15/26

    750,000       712,328  

Fortis, Inc.
2.100% 10/04/21

    580,000       553,458  

Inkia Energy Ltd.
5.875% 11/09/27 (d)

    200,000       186,500  

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd.
5.000% 11/12/24 (b)

    200,000       205,300  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.
3.550% 5/01/27

    280,000       269,143  

NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP
4.500% 9/15/27 (b)

    340,000       317,900  

Pampa Energia SA
7.500% 1/24/27 (d)

    600,000       540,000  

PSEG Power LLC
3.850% 6/01/23

    430,000       428,029  

Sierra Pacific Power Co.
2.600% 5/01/26

    1,000,000       923,799  

Southern California Edison Co.
4.125% 3/01/48

    290,000       274,378  

The Southern Co.
1.850% 7/01/19

    65,000       64,354  

2.450% 9/01/18

    770,000       769,492  

Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.300% 6/01/25

    1,000,000       967,434  
   

 

 

 
      11,186,075  
   

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.2%    

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
3.875% 1/12/28

    290,000       271,758  

Corning, Inc.
4.375% 11/15/57

    595,000       518,712  
   

 

 

 
      790,470  
   

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.4%    

Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen SA
5.750% 10/09/23

    776,615       801,855  

Mexico City Airport Trust
4.250% 10/31/26 (b)

    500,000       471,250  

Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty Ltd.
3.375% 4/30/25 (b)

    300,000       286,972  

3.625% 4/28/26 (b)

    300,000       289,533  
   

 

 

 
      1,849,610  
   

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Entertainment — 0.2%      

Caesars Resort Collection LLC / CRC Finco, Inc.
5.250% 10/15/25 (b)

   $ 335,000      $ 316,994  

Eldorado Resorts, Inc.
6.000% 4/01/25

     315,000        315,394  

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc.
5.750% 6/01/28

     325,000        327,437  
     

 

 

 
        959,825  
     

 

 

 
Environmental Controls — 0.2%      

Hulk Finance Corp.
7.000% 6/01/26 (b)

     180,000        172,350  

Republic Services, Inc.
3.375% 11/15/27

     255,000        241,682  

Tervita Escrow Corp.
7.625% 12/01/21 (b)

     310,000        316,200  
     

 

 

 
        730,232  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 1.1%      

B&G Foods, Inc.
5.250% 4/01/25

     340,000        320,450  

Cosan Overseas Ltd.
8.250% 11/29/49 (d)

     500,000        498,750  

ESAL GmbH
6.250% 2/05/23 (d)

     400,000        372,504  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Finance, Inc.
6.750% 2/15/28 (b)

     130,000        122,811  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
2.000% 7/02/18

     235,000        235,000  

2.800% 7/02/20

     345,000        342,530  

The Kroger Co.
3.400% 4/15/22

     565,000        561,109  

MARB BondCo PLC
6.875% 1/19/25 (d)

     200,000        190,000  

Marfrig Holdings Europe BV
8.000% 6/08/23 (b)

     200,000        202,500  

Matterhorn Merger Sub LLC / Matterhorn Finance Sub, Inc.
8.500% 6/01/26 (b)

     75,000        72,375  

Minerva Luxembourg SA
5.875% 1/19/28 (d)

     400,000        349,200  

6.500% 9/20/26 (d)

     200,000        183,250  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.750% 3/15/25 (b)

     330,000        316,800  

Post Holdings, Inc.
5.500% 3/01/25 (b)

     320,000        312,400  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.
4.250% 2/01/27 (b)

     595,000        572,536  

Sysco Corp.
3.250% 7/15/27

     580,000        543,231  
     

 

 

 
        5,195,446  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Forest Products & Paper — 0.2%      

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA
4.750% 1/11/22

   $ 200,000      $ 204,202  

Georgia-Pacific LLC
3.600% 3/01/25 (b)

     565,000        562,449  

Inversiones CMPC SA/Cayman Islands Branch
4.500% 4/25/22 (d)

     200,000        201,499  
     

 

 

 
        968,150  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 0.5%      

Avantor, Inc.
9.000% 10/01/25 (b)

     155,000        156,194  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
2.894% 6/06/22

     860,000        831,821  

Boston Scientific Corp.
4.000% 3/01/28

     300,000        293,316  

Universal Hospital Services, Inc.
7.625% 8/15/20

     330,000        329,175  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
2.700% 4/01/20

     570,000        564,474  
     

 

 

 
        2,174,980  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 0.2%      

Anthem, Inc.
2.300% 7/15/18

     400,000        399,949  

2.950% 12/01/22

     50,000        48,560  

Centene Corp.
4.750% 1/15/25

     330,000        328,350  

Centene Escrow I Corp.
5.375% 6/01/26 (b)

     35,000        35,460  

Polaris Intermediate Corp.
8.500% 12/01/22 (b)

     80,000        82,500  
     

 

 

 
        894,819  
     

 

 

 
Holding Companies – Diversified — 0.1%

 

CK Hutchison International 17 II Ltd.
2.250% 9/29/20 (b)

     200,000        195,572  

CK Hutchison International 17 Ltd.
2.875% 4/05/22 (d)

     200,000        194,930  
     

 

 

 
        390,502  
     

 

 

 
Home Furnishing — 0.1%      

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
5.500% 6/15/26

     335,000        324,113  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 0.1%      

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
9.000% 8/15/23 (b)

     330,000        297,000  
     

 

 

 
Housewares — 0.1%      

Newell Brands, Inc.
5.500% 4/01/46

     480,000        467,853  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 0.6%      

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer
8.250% 8/01/23 (b)

     315,000        325,198  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Athene Global Funding
3.000% 7/01/22 (b)

   $ 600,000      $ 581,087  

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.
3.900% 4/20/23 (b)

     585,000        580,391  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
3.700% 6/22/27

     575,000        510,691  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
6.500% 5/01/42 (b)

     655,000        799,643  

Wand Merger Corp.
8.125% 7/15/23 (b) (e)

     145,000        147,175  
     

 

 

 
        2,944,185  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.2%      

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
2.800% 6/06/23

     200,000        192,570  

Expedia, Inc. Co.
3.800% 2/15/28

     595,000        544,870  

Match Group, Inc.
5.000% 12/15/27 (b)

     345,000        320,850  
     

 

 

 
        1,058,290  
     

 

 

 
Investment Companies — 0.2%      

Temasek Financial I Ltd.
2.375% 1/23/23 (d)

     750,000        720,704  
     

 

 

 
Leisure Time — 0.1%      

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
3.700% 3/15/28

     295,000        272,452  

Viking Cruises Ltd.
5.875% 9/15/27 (b)

     330,000        311,850  
     

 

 

 
        584,302  
     

 

 

 
Lodging — 0.1%      

Boyd Gaming Corp.
6.000% 8/15/26 (b)

     65,000        64,350  

Gohl Capital Ltd.
4.250% 1/24/27 (d)

     600,000        567,929  
     

 

 

 
        632,279  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Construction & Mining — 0.1%

 

BlueLine Rental Finance Corp./BlueLine Rental LLC
9.250% 3/15/24 (b)

     300,000        319,170  
     

 

 

 
Media — 0.3%      

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.000% 2/01/28 (b)

     175,000        160,125  

5.750% 2/15/26 (b)

     160,000        157,200  

Cengage Learning, Inc.
9.500% 6/15/24 (b)

     265,000        223,263  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.908% 7/23/25

     575,000        580,683  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CSC Holdings LLC
5.250% 6/01/24

   $ 170,000      $ 160,650  

VTR Finance BV
6.875% 1/15/24 (d)

     200,000        200,940  
     

 

 

 
        1,482,861  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 0.2%      

Anglo American Capital PLC
4.500% 3/15/28 (b)

     585,000        564,625  

Vedanta Resources PLC
6.125% 8/09/24 (d)

     200,000        175,784  
     

 

 

 
        740,409  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 2.3%      

Andeavor
5.125% 12/15/26

     530,000        552,516  

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
4.625% 10/25/22 (d)

     200,000        202,726  

BPRL International Singapore Pte Ltd.
4.375% 1/18/27 (d)

     500,000        474,854  

Canacol Energy Ltd.
7.250% 5/03/25 (b)

     200,000        193,000  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.950% 1/15/23

     300,000        289,441  

CNOOC Finance Ltd.
4.250% 1/26/21 (d)

     200,000        203,807  

CNOOC Finance USA LLC
3.750% 5/02/23

     570,000        568,971  

CNPC HK Overseas Capital Ltd.
4.500% 4/28/21 (d)

     200,000        205,367  

Delek & Avner Tamar Bond Ltd.
5.082% 12/30/23 (b)

     100,000        100,030  

5.412% 12/30/25 (b)

     100,000        100,300  

Ecopetrol SA
7.625% 7/23/19

     600,000        626,280  

EQT Corp.
3.900% 10/01/27

     610,000        568,869  

Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.
5.625% 2/01/26 (b)

     160,000        153,210  

Geopark Ltd.
6.500% 9/21/24 (d)

     200,000        191,828  

Gran Tierra Energy International Holdings Ltd.
6.250% 2/15/25 (d)

     400,000        375,500  

Gulfport Energy Corp.
6.375% 5/15/25

     335,000        325,787  

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.
5.750% 8/01/23 (d)

     600,000        633,153  

Indigo Natural Resources LLC
6.875% 2/15/26 (b)

     190,000        183,350  

Nabors Industries, Inc.
5.750% 2/01/25 (b)

     200,000        189,000  

ONGC Videsh Vankorneft Pte Ltd.
3.750% 7/27/26 (d)

     850,000        793,393  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Petrobras Global Finance BV
5.750% 2/01/29

   $ 500,000      $ 439,565  

7.250% 3/17/44

     100,000        92,500  

Petroleos Mexicanos
6.350% 2/12/48 (b)

     285,000        257,213  

6.750% 9/21/47

     290,000        273,441  

Petronas Capital Ltd.
3.500% 3/18/25 (d)

     800,000        773,329  

Phillips 66
5.875% 5/01/42

     235,000        272,755  

QEP Resources, Inc.
5.625% 3/01/26

     165,000        157,988  

Sanchez Energy Corp.
6.125% 1/15/23

     215,000        146,200  

Sinopec Group Overseas Development Ltd.
2.750% 9/29/26 (d)

     500,000        448,958  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.
5.500% 2/15/26 (b)

     165,000        156,338  

Transocean Guardian Ltd.
5.875% 1/15/24 (b) (e)

     85,000        84,681  

YPF Sociedad Anonima
6.950% 7/21/27 (d)

     350,000        300,562  

8.500% 7/28/25 (d)

     200,000        190,440  
     

 

 

 
        10,525,352  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 0.2%      

Baker Hughes a GE Co. LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc.
4.080% 12/15/47

     580,000        518,323  

USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp.
6.875% 4/01/26 (b)

     160,000        165,600  

Weatherford International Ltd.
9.875% 2/15/24

     160,000        161,549  
     

 

 

 
        845,472  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.3%      

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.
6.875% 1/15/25 (b)

     325,000        312,812  

7.875% 7/15/26 (b)

     25,000        24,903  

Packaging Corp. of America
3.400% 12/15/27

     290,000        273,516  

WestRock Co.
3.750% 3/15/25 (b)

     580,000        568,618  
     

 

 

 
        1,179,849  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.7%      

AbbVie, Inc.
4.700% 5/14/45

     550,000        544,044  

AstraZeneca PLC
2.375% 6/12/22

     600,000        577,140  

CVS Health Corp.
5.050% 3/25/48

     575,000        585,175  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.875% 9/23/23

   $ 580,000      $ 545,661  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
2.800% 7/21/23

     830,000        716,913  
     

 

 

 
        2,968,933  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 1.0%      

Cheniere Energy Partners LP
5.250% 10/01/25 (b)

     325,000        317,021  

Enable Midstream Partners LP
4.400% 3/15/27

     565,000        537,395  

Energy Transfer Partners LP
4.200% 4/15/27

     10,000        9,423  

4.750% 1/15/26

     470,000        466,003  

EQT Midstream Partners LP
4.750% 7/15/23

     720,000        718,840  

Fermaca Enterprises S de RL de CV
6.375% 3/30/38 (b)

     228,837        233,986  

GNL Quintero SA
4.634% 7/31/29 (d)

     250,000        244,687  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
6.950% 1/15/38

     570,000        649,643  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.000% 3/15/27

     660,000        670,684  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP
3.900% 7/15/26

     750,000        702,044  
     

 

 

 
        4,549,726  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 1.0%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
4.000% 1/15/24

     420,000        422,313  

American Tower Corp.
3.600% 1/15/28

     575,000        532,776  

4.400% 2/15/26

     950,000        943,196  

Boston Properties LP
4.125% 5/15/21

     520,000        529,492  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.650% 9/01/27

     575,000        534,840  

3.700% 6/15/26

     700,000        660,044  

4.000% 3/01/27

     225,000        216,599  

Digital Realty Trust LP
3.700% 8/15/27

     250,000        237,582  

ESH Hospitality, Inc.
5.250% 5/01/25 (b)

     330,000        318,450  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.
5.250% 8/01/26

     340,000        333,200  
     

 

 

 
        4,728,492  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.4%      

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc.
5.000% 10/15/25 (b)

     335,000        316,977  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
4.875% 11/01/25 (b)

   $ 340,000      $ 312,596  

Dollar Tree, Inc.
4.000% 5/15/25

     555,000        542,403  

McDonald’s Corp.
4.450% 3/01/47

     235,000        231,905  

PetSmart, Inc.
5.875% 6/01/25 (b)

     115,000        88,562  

7.125% 3/15/23 (b)

     200,000        134,260  
     

 

 

 
        1,626,703  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 0.2%      

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
4.200% 6/22/23

     560,000        559,914  

Microchip Technology, Inc.
4.333% 6/01/23 (b)

     565,000        565,961  
     

 

 

 
        1,125,875  
     

 

 

 
Software — 0.4%      

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
3.625% 10/15/20

     415,000        417,617  

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc./Greeneden Lux 3 Sarl/Greeneden US Ho
10.000% 11/30/24 (b)

     290,000        323,676  

Informatica LLC
7.125% 7/15/23 (b)

     315,000        318,219  

Oracle Corp.
4.125% 5/15/45

     285,000        274,832  

Riverbed Technology, Inc.
8.875% 3/01/23 (b)

     165,000        156,420  

Solera LLC/ Solera Finance, Inc.
10.500% 3/01/24 (b)

     135,000        149,935  

Sophia LP/Sophia Finance, Inc.
9.000% 9/30/23 (b)

     310,000        325,461  
     

 

 

 
        1,966,160  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 1.5%      

AT&T, Inc.
5.250% 3/01/37

     750,000        737,665  

Axiata SPV2 Bhd
3.466% 11/19/20 (d)

     900,000        895,108  

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV
5.125% 3/11/23 (d)

     400,000        395,183  

Bharti Airtel Ltd.
4.375% 6/10/25 (d)

     500,000        460,382  

CB Escrow Corp.
8.000% 10/15/25 (b)

     80,000        74,600  

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
7.000% 7/15/24 (b)

     235,000        214,437  

CommScope Technologies Finance LLC
6.000% 6/15/25 (b)

     320,000        326,800  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Comunicaciones Celulares SA Via Comcel Trust
6.875% 2/06/24 (d)

   $ 200,000      $ 204,960  

Digicel Group Ltd.
7.125% 4/01/22 (d)

     500,000        327,500  

Frontier Communications Corp.
8.500% 4/15/20

     85,000        86,861  

GTT Communications, Inc.
7.875% 12/31/24 (b)

     310,000        306,900  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
7.250% 10/15/20

     165,000        164,175  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
5.375% 1/15/24

     330,000        323,235  

Orange SA
2.750% 2/06/19

     564,000        563,618  

SingTel Group Treasury Pte Ltd.
4.500% 9/08/21 (d)

     200,000        206,282  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.875% 11/15/28

     80,000        76,600  

Sprint Corp.
7.125% 6/15/24

     165,000        166,582  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC/Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC
4.738% 3/20/25 (b)

     200,000        198,460  

Telefonica Chile SA
3.875% 10/12/22 (d)

     200,000        197,797  

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC
8.875% 11/15/24 (b)

     285,000        304,950  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.400% 11/01/34

     565,000        526,937  
     

 

 

 
        6,759,032  
     

 

 

 
Toys, Games & Hobbies — 0.1%      

Hasbro, Inc.
3.500% 9/15/27

     520,000        481,031  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 0.7%      

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC
4.550% 9/01/44

     505,000        524,916  

CSX Corp.
3.800% 11/01/46

     600,000        531,645  

Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro SA
5.000% 1/25/47 (b)

     750,000        738,750  

FedEx Corp.
4.750% 11/15/45

     545,000        542,747  

Lima Metro Line 2 Finance Ltd.
5.875% 7/05/34 (d)

     750,000        763,200  

PSA International Pte Ltd.
3.875% 2/11/21 (d)

     100,000        101,550  
     

 

 

 
        3,202,808  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Trucking & Leasing — 0.1%      

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.
4.200% 4/01/27 (b)

   $ 275,000      $ 271,017  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT
(Cost $115,843,307)
        111,885,146  
     

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS — 0.1%  

Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission
5.063% 5/01/24

     135,000        146,814  

State of California BAB
7.550% 4/01/39

     190,000        280,181  
     

 

 

 
        426,995  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $428,519)
        426,995  
     

 

 

 
NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 26.1%  
Automobile ABS — 0.1%      

GLS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2018-2A, Class B,
3.710% 3/15/23 (b)

     500,000        500,272  
     

 

 

 
Commercial MBS — 7.6%      

BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-C1, Class XA, 1.685% VRN 2/15/50 (c)

     4,568,967        450,254  

BX Trust
Series 2017-SLCT, Class D, 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.050% 4.123% FRN 7/15/34 (b)

     216,000        216,454  

Series 2017-SLCT, Class E, 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.150% 5.223% FRN 7/15/34 (b)

     355,000        356,850  

CD Mortgage Trust,
Series 2017-CD4, Class XA, 1.478% VRN 5/10/50 (c)

     5,794,152        487,864  

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-C3, Class XA, 1.222% VRN 1/10/48 (c)

     5,757,770        368,139  

CHT Mortgage Trust Series 2017-CSMO, Class E, 5.073% FRN 11/15/36 (b) (c)

     378,000        379,967  

Series 2017-CSMO, Class F, 5.815% FRN 11/15/36 (b) (c)

     754,000        757,934  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2015-GC35, Class XA, 1.031% VRN 11/10/48 (c)

     5,288,883        233,255  

Series 2016-P4, Class XA, 2.159% VRN 7/10/49 (c)

     3,733,879        431,815  

Series 2016-GC36, Class D, 2.850% 2/10/49 (b)

     583,000        453,614  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2016-P4, Class A4, 2.902% 7/10/49

   $ 547,000      $ 517,465  

Series 2016-SMPL, Class D, 3.520% 9/10/31 (b)

     534,000        524,731  

Series 2016-P6, Class A5,
3.720% VRN 12/10/49 (c)

     435,000        435,541  

Series 2015-GC31, Class C, 4.198% VRN 6/10/48 (c)

     700,000        671,767  

Series 2015-GC35, Class C, 4.650% VRN 11/10/48 (c)

     413,000        402,955  

CLNS Trust
Series 2017-IKPR, Class D, 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.050%
4.096% FRN 6/11/32 (b)

     190,000        190,310  

Series 2017-IKPR, Class E, 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.500% 5.546% FRN 6/11/32 (b)

     190,000        190,602  

Series 2017-IKPR, Class F, 1 mo. LIBOR + 4.500% 6.546% FRN 6/11/32 (b)

     190,000        191,075  

COMM Mortgage Trust
Series 2016-DC2, Class XA, 1.205% VRN 2/10/49 (c)

     979,961        58,743  

Series 2016-GCT, Class E, 3.577% VRN 8/10/29 (b) (c)

     210,000        201,751  

Series 2015-CR22, Class D, 4.259% VRN 3/10/48 (b) (c)

     650,000        550,450  

Series 2012-CR4, Class D, 4.726% VRN 10/15/45 (b) (c)

     738,000        370,788  

Series 2015-LC23, Class C, 4.801% VRN 10/10/48 (c)

     470,000        466,598  

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-CR28, Class C, 4.802% VRN 2/10/49 (c)

     517,000        513,887  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust, Series 2008-C1, Class AM, 6.170% VRN 2/15/41 (b) (c)

     121,980        121,816  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2015-C1, Class XA, 1.072% VRN 4/15/50 (c)

     9,138,501        407,314  

Series 2017-C8, Class XA, 1.403% VRN 6/15/50 (c)

     6,683,482        493,593  

Series 2015-C4, Class C, 4.736% VRN 11/15/48 (c)

     427,000        425,439  

CSMC Trust
Series 2017-LSTK, Class C,
3.229% 4/05/33 (b)

     257,000        253,883  

Series 2017-LSTK, Class D, 3.442% VRN 4/05/33 (b) (c)

     306,000        300,383  

Series 2017-CHOP, Class D, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.900% 3.973% FRN 7/15/32 (b)

     285,000        285,634  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2017-CHOP, Class E, 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.300% 5.373% FRN 7/15/32 (b)

   $ 285,000      $ 286,174  

DBGS Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-5BP, Class D, 3.250% FRN 6/15/33 (b) (c)

     550,000        550,022  

Series 2018-5BP, Class F, 4.350% FRN 6/15/33 (b) (c)

     550,000        550,004  

Great Wolf Trust
Series 2017-WOLF, Class D, 4.323% FRN 9/15/34 (b) (c)

     286,000        286,002  

Series 2017-WOLF, Class E, 5.323% FRN 9/15/34 (b) (c)

     443,000        444,826  

Series 2017-WOLF, Class F, 6.293% FRN 9/15/34 (b) (c)

     236,000        236,970  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2013-GC10, Class XA,
1.692% VRN 2/10/46 (c)

     5,244,790        290,427  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2015-GS1, Class XA, 0.963% VRN 11/10/48 (c)

     8,098,036        397,569  

Series 2014-GC20, Class XA, 1.165% VRN 4/10/47 (c)

     6,777,434        294,677  

Series 2017-GS7, Class XA, 1.286% VRN 8/10/50 (c)

     6,703,776        525,349  

Series 2014-GC26, Class D, 4.659% VRN 11/10/47 (b) (c)

     1,450,000        1,239,769  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.
Series 2018-LAQ, Class C, 3.600% FRN 6/15/32 (b) (c)

     551,000        551,527  

Series 2018-LAQ, Class D, 4.100% FRN 6/15/32 (b) (c)

     551,000        551,692  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2015-JP1, Class XA,
1.287% VRN 1/15/49 (c)

     5,341,366        257,817  

Series 2016-JP2, Class XA, 2.002% VRN 8/15/49 (c)

     3,199,353        365,902  

Series 2017-MAUI, Class C, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.250% 3.296% FRN 7/15/34 (b)

     145,000        145,126  

Series 2016-JP2, Class B, 3.460% 8/15/49

     174,000        165,930  

Series 2016-JP2, Class C, 3.944% VRN 8/15/49 (c)

     134,000        128,152  

Series 2017-MAUI, Class D, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.950% 3.996% FRN 7/15/34 (b)

     136,000        136,368  

Series 2017-MAUI, Class E, 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.950% 4.996% FRN 7/15/34 (b)

     121,000        121,364  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2007-LDPX, Class AM, 5.464% VRN 1/15/49 (c)

   $ 92,024      $ 92,107  

Series 2017-MAUI, Class F, 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.750%
5.796% FRN 7/15/34 (b)

     170,000        170,515  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2015-C30, Class XA,
0.766% VRN 7/15/48 (c)

     10,713,570        316,510  

Series 2015-C29, Class XA, 0.967% VRN 5/15/48 (c)

     11,607,599        376,258  

Series 2014-C25, Class XA, 1.103% VRN 11/15/47 (c)

     5,083,615        214,868  

Series 2015-C28, Class XA, 1.294% VRN 10/15/48 (c)

     8,694,479        415,101  

Series 2015-C27, Class D, 3.983% VRN 2/15/48 (b) (c)

     704,000        591,507  

Series 2015-C33, Class C, 4.772% VRN 12/15/48 (c)

     527,000        528,984  

Series 2015-C32, Class C, 4.817% VRN 11/15/48 (c)

     100,000        99,177  

Series 2016-C1, Class C,
4.902% VRN 3/15/49 (c)

     466,000        470,999  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
Series 2015-C26, Class D, 3.060% 10/15/48 (b)

     650,000        535,284  

Series 2015-C27, Class D, 3.237% VRN 12/15/47 (b) (c)

     504,000        403,513  

Series 2016-C32, Class A4, 3.720% 12/15/49

     454,000        453,360  

Series 2014-C19, Class C, 4.000% 12/15/47

     650,000        618,242  

Series 2015-C23, Class C, 4.270% VRN 7/15/50 (c)

     650,000        629,105  

Series 2015-C27, Class C, 4.684% VRN 12/15/47 (c)

     351,000        341,037  

Series 2016-C29, Class C, 4.910% VRN 5/15/49 (c)

     475,000        485,801  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust Series 2015-UBS8, Class XA, 1.080% VRN 12/15/48 (c)

     6,463,088        353,493  

Series 2016-UB11, Class XA,
1.794% VRN 8/15/49 (c)

     1,572,051        144,119  

MSCG Trust,
Series 2016-SNR, Class C,
5.205% 11/15/34 (b)

     480,289        478,217  

Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2018-FL1, Class A, 2.869% FRN 6/15/35 (b) (c) (e)

     368,000        368,000  

Series 2018-FL1, Class C, 4.119% FRN 6/15/35 (b) (c) (e)

     368,000        367,112  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

PFP Ltd.
Series 2017-3, Class A, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.050%
3.123% FRN 1/14/35 (b)

   $ 129,139      $ 129,209  

Series 2017-3, Class AS, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.300%
3.373% FRN 1/14/35 (b)

     164,000        164,093  

Series 2017-3, Class B, 1 mo.
LIBOR + 1.750%
3.823% FRN 1/14/35 (b)

     94,000        94,043  

Series 2017-3, Class C, 1 mo.
LIBOR + 2.500%
4.573% FRN 1/14/35 (b)

     99,000        99,051  

RAIT Trust
Series 2017-FL7, Class A, 1 mo. LIBOR + .950%
3.023% FRN 6/15/37 (b)

     500,693        500,963  

Series 2017-FL7, Class AS, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.300%
3.373% FRN 6/15/37 (b)

     141,000        141,040  

SG Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2016-C5, Class XA, 2.171% VRN 10/10/48 (c)

     3,930,639        433,044  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-C9, Class XA, 1.066% VRN 3/15/51 (c)

     5,147,351        368,190  

Series 2017-C6, Class C,
4.602% VRN 12/15/50 (c)

     580,000        560,421  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series, Series 2007-C30, Class AJ,
5.413% VRN 12/15/43 (c)

     268,608        270,801  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2015-NXS2, Class XA,
0.904% VRN 7/15/58 (c)

     12,691,675        447,256  

Series 2015-P2, Class XA, 1.154% VRN 12/15/48 (c)

     5,450,541        288,111  

Series 2015-C31, Class XA, 1.238% VRN 11/15/48 (c)

     6,645,650        402,182  

Series 2016-NXS6, Class XA,
1.792% VRN 11/15/49 (c)

     2,377,434        215,463  

Series 2015-P2, Class A4, 3.809% 12/15/48

     392,000        394,932  

Series 2014-LC16, Class D, 3.938% 8/15/50 (b)

     560,000        458,534  

Series 2015-LC22, Class C, 4.693% VRN 9/15/58 (c)

     390,000        389,569  

Series 2015-NXS4, Class C, 4.753% VRN 12/15/48 (c)

     421,000        425,837  

Series 2015-C31, Class C, 4.764% VRN 11/15/48 (c)

     468,000        468,988  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-C21, Class XA, 1.229% VRN 8/15/47 (c)

   $ 12,268,628      $ 573,194  
     

 

 

 
        34,514,768  
     

 

 

 
Home Equity ABS — 0.8%      

GSAA Home Equity Trust, Series 2007-10, Class A2A,
6.500% 11/25/37

     4,813,278        3,671,431  
     

 

 

 
Other ABS — 9.0%      

AASET US Ltd.,
Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.844% 1/16/38 (b)

     961,095        953,842  

ALM VII R Ltd.,
Series 2013-7RA, Class CR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.040%
6.388% FRN 10/15/28 (b)

     1,000,000        1,010,590  

ALM XIX LLC
Series 2016-19A, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.000%
5.348% FRN 7/15/28 (b)

     500,000        503,185  

Series 2016-19A, Class C, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.350%
6.698% FRN 7/15/28 (b)

     500,000        503,653  

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd., Series 2014-5RA, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .990%
3.338% FRN 1/15/30 (b) (c)

     1,000,000        1,000,318  

Blackbird Capital Aircraft Lease Securitization Ltd.,
Series 2016-1A, Class B,
5.682% STEP 12/16/41 (b)

     911,458        928,363  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd.
Series 2015-3A, Class CR,
4.939% FRN 4/20/31 (b) (c)

     1,000,000        988,592  

Series 2015-2A, Class C, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.700% 5.055% FRN 7/18/27 (b)

     1,000,000        1,000,350  

Series 2015-2A, Class D, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.550% 5.905% FRN 7/18/27 (b)

     1,000,000        1,000,330  

Series 2013-1A, Class CR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.150% 6.509% FRN 1/20/29 (b)

     1,000,000        1,008,619  

CAL Funding III Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.960% 2/25/43 (b)

     483,333        482,743  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd.,
Series 2016-2A, Class D2, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.450% 8.798% FRN 7/15/27 (b)

     500,000        501,078  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Castle Aircraft SecuritizationTrust,
Series 2015-1A, Class A, 4.703% STEP 12/15/40 (b)

   $ 1,128,896      $ 1,139,677  

CLI Funding V LLC,
Series 2014-2A, Class A,
3.380% 10/18/29 (b)

     431,151        424,030  

Gilbert Park Clo Ltd.,
Series 2017-1A, Class D,
5.298% FRN 10/15/30 (b) (c)

     500,000        496,482  

Gilbert Park CLO Ltd.,
Series 2017-1A, Class E,
8.748% FRN 10/15/30 (b) (c)

     1,000,000        1,023,590  

Global SC Finance II SRL, Series 2014-1A, Class A1,
3.190% 7/17/29 (b)

     431,917        424,758  

Global SC Finance IV Ltd., Series 2018-1A, Class A,
4.290% 5/17/38 (b)

     594,008        599,879  

Goldentree Loan Opportunities X Ltd.,
Series 2015-10A, Class D, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.350%
5.709% FRN 7/20/27 (b)

     1,000,000        1,000,257  

Helios Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A,
4.940% 9/20/49 (b)

     237,698        241,377  

HERO Funding Trust, Series 2016-4A, Class A2,
4.290% 9/20/47 (b)

     385,819        396,827  

Invitation Homes Trust Series 2018-SFR1, Class C,
3.335% FRN 3/17/37 (b) (c)

     1,145,000        1,144,998  

Series 2018-SFR1, Class D, 3.535% FRN 3/17/37 (b) (c)

     750,000        747,779  

LCM XVIII LP, Series 19A, Class D, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.450% 5.798% FRN 7/15/27 (b)

     1,000,000        1,000,248  

Madison Park Funding XV Ltd., Series 2014-15A, Class DR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.440%
7.806% FRN 1/27/26 (b)

     1,000,000        1,000,772  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust,
Series 2006-OPT1, Class A2C, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .150% 2.241% FRN 8/25/37

     2,755,673        2,625,182  

Mosaic Solar Loans LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A,
4.450% 6/20/42 (b)

     637,137        650,375  

Octagon Investment Partners Ltd. Series 2017-1A, Class C, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.500%
5.859% FRN 3/17/30 (b)

     1,000,000        1,003,972  

Series 2017-1A, Class D, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.200% 8.559% FRN 3/17/30 (b)

     500,000        505,323  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Octagon Investment Partners XIV Ltd., Series 2012-1A, Class CR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.000% 6.348% FRN 7/15/29 (b)

   $ 1,000,000      $ 1,010,181  

Octagon Investment Partners XXII Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class ERR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.450%
7.812% FRN 1/22/30 (b) (c)

     1,000,000        999,924  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust Series 2015-2A, Class A, 2.570% 7/18/25 (b)

     24,964        24,958  

Series 2015-1A, Class A, 3.190% 3/18/26 (b)

     1,682,323        1,685,951  

Springleaf Funding Trust, Series 2015-AA, Class A,
3.160% 11/15/24 (b)

     1,886,965        1,885,943  

Sprite Ltd., Series 2017-1, Class A,
4.250% 12/15/37 (b)

     480,293        484,344  

TAL Advantage V LLC
Series 2013-1A, Class A,
2.830% 2/22/38 (b)

     233,333        229,226  

Series 2014-1A, Class A, 3.510% 2/22/39 (b)

     389,867        386,853  

TCI-Cent CLO Income Note Issuer Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class C, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.650% 6.010% FRN 7/25/30 (b)

     500,000        503,331  

TCI-Cent CLO Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class C, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.000% 6.366% FRN 12/21/29 (b)

     1,000,000        1,005,624  

Thacher Park CLO Ltd.,
Series 2014-1A, Class D1R, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.400%
5.759% FRN 10/20/26 (b)

     1,000,000        1,000,138  

THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd.
Series 2016-1A, Class C, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.200%
5.548% FRN 7/15/28 (b)

     500,000        500,331  

Series 2017-1A, Class D, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.750% 6.105% FRN 4/18/29 (b)

     1,000,000        1,005,898  

Series 2012-1A, Class DR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.100% 6.448% FRN 1/15/26 (b)

     1,000,000        1,005,949  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust,
Series 2015-2, Class 1A13, 2.500% VRN 11/25/60 (b) (c)

     2,996,055        2,930,796  

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
2.709% 8/15/47 (b)

     418,789        412,850  

Triton Container Finance V LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.950% 3/20/43 (b)

     487,500        485,816  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
4.072% 2/16/43 (b)

   $ 747,500      $ 747,787  

Westcott Park Clo Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class D, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.350% 6.709% FRN 7/20/28 (b)

     500,000        505,390  
     

 

 

 
        41,118,479  
     

 

 

 
Student Loans ABS — 0.3%      

College Ave Student Loans LLC, Series 2018-A, Class A1, 0.000% FRN 12/26/47 (b) (c)

     500,000        499,897  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2017-D, Class BFX, 3.610% 9/25/40 (b)

     350,000        342,645  

Series 2018-B, Class BFX, 3.830% 8/25/47 (b)

     500,000        497,032  
     

 

 

 
        1,339,574  
     

 

 

 
WL Collateral CMO — 7.8%      

CIM Trust, Series 2017-6, Class A1, 3.015% VRN 6/25/57 (b) (c)

     2,614,755        2,543,236  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-AR5, Class 1A2A, 3.744% VRN 4/25/37 (c)

     2,557,771        2,457,568  

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A1, Class 1A5,
5.500% 4/25/36

     3,258,736        3,155,013  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust Series 2006-13T1, Class A11, 6.000% 5/25/36

     2,620,256        2,099,297  

Series 2006-36T2, Class 2A1, 6.250% 12/25/36

     4,438,419        3,161,516  

Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust Series 2007-HYB2, Class 3A1, 3.523% VRN 2/25/47 (c)

     1,952,811        1,754,527  

Series 2007-14, Class A6, 6.000% 9/25/37

     2,016,118        1,769,773  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-11, Class A1A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .170% 2.255% FRN 12/19/36

     1,594,033        1,425,069  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-AR5, Class 2A1, 3.589% VRN 5/25/37 (c)

     3,205,464        2,906,137  

Lehman XS Trust, Series 2007-12N, Class 1A3A, 1 mo. LIBOR + .200% 2.160% FRN 7/25/47

     3,973,849        3,586,814  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-3AR, Class 2A1, 3.485% VRN 7/25/35 (c)

     735,007        660,176  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A1, 4.082% VRN 2/25/36 (c)

   $ 3,128,066      $ 2,622,180  

RBSSP Resecuritization Trust, Series 2009-5, Class 2A3, 6.500% VRN 10/26/37 (b) (c)

     1,255,397        1,059,737  

RFMSI Trust, Series 2007-S4, Class A5, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .600% 6.000% FRN 4/25/37

     567,794        531,236  

Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2018-2, Class HV,
3.000% 11/25/57

     2,992,500        2,866,396  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2008-1, Class A2,
3.870% VRN 10/25/37 (c)

     1,729,746        1,646,884  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Series 2006-4, Class 3A5, 6.350% STEP 5/25/36

     1,424,235        1,191,084  
     

 

 

 
        35,436,643  
     

 

 

 
WL Collateral PAC — 0.5%      

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-19CB, Class A15,
6.000% 8/25/36

     2,467,300        2,186,465  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $121,374,925)
        118,767,632  
     

 

 

 
SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 1.6%

 

Provincia de Buenos Aires
7.875% 6/15/27 (d)

     400,000        350,000  
     

 

 

 

Argentine Republic Government International Bond
5.875% 1/11/28

     200,000        162,500  

6.625% 7/06/28

     150,000        126,375  

6.875% 1/26/27

     550,000        484,000  

Chile Government International Bond
2.250% 10/30/22

     150,000        142,800  

3.125% 3/27/25

     600,000        579,000  

3.125% 1/21/26

     300,000        287,100  

Export-Import Bank of India
3.125% 7/20/21 (d)

     200,000        194,900  

Fondo MIVIVIENDA SA
3.500% 1/31/23 (b)

     150,000        144,602  

3.500% 1/31/23 (d)

     200,000        192,802  

Israel Government International Bond
2.875% 3/16/26

     600,000        569,242  

4.000% 6/30/22

     400,000        410,123  

Malaysia Sovereign Sukuk Bhd
3.043% 4/22/25 (d)

     500,000        476,270  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Malaysia Sukuk Global Bhd
3.179% 4/27/26 (d)

   $ 250,000      $ 237,105  

Mexico Government International Bond
3.750% 1/11/28

     735,000        694,942  

4.000% 10/02/23

     100,000        100,300  

4.150% 3/28/27

     643,000        633,034  

Panama Government International Bond
4.000% 9/22/24

     200,000        201,500  

Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III
4.150% 3/29/27 (b)

     400,000        385,500  

4.150% 3/29/27 (d)

     200,000        192,750  

Philippine Government International Bond
4.200% 1/21/24

     900,000        917,961  
     

 

 

 
        7,132,806  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SOVEREIGN DEBT OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $7,949,496)
        7,482,806  
     

 

 

 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES — 14.1%

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 9.0%

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Series 4093, Class PA,
3.000% 8/15/42

     4,986,319        4,853,774  

Series 4481, Class B, 3.000% 12/15/42

     6,988,802        6,844,457  

Series 4483, Class CA, 3.000% 6/15/44

     6,480,569        6,342,710  

Series 4750, Class PA, 3.000% 7/15/46

     2,935,207        2,883,165  

Series 355, Class 300, 3.000% 8/15/47

     3,641,851        3,523,785  

Series 358, Class 300, 3.000% 10/15/47

     3,207,062        3,104,505  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates Series K722, Class X1,
1.441% VRN 3/25/23 (c)

     6,667,570        324,617  

Series K053, Class A2, 2.995% 12/25/25

     463,000        454,517  

Series K050, Class A2, 3.334% VRN 8/25/25 (c)

     350,000        351,867  

Federal National Mortgage Association Series 2018-21, Class PO,
0.010% 4/25/48

     3,931,604        3,081,589  

Series 2016-M3, Class A2, 2.702% 2/25/26

     465,000        444,111  

Series 2015-9, Class HA, 3.000% 1/25/45

     958,797        946,827  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Government National Mortgage Association
Series 2015-74, Class LZ,
3.500% 5/20/45

   $ 3,190,135      $ 3,073,147  

Series 2015-92, Class CZ, 3.500% 6/20/45

     5,075,988        4,901,576  
     

 

 

 
        41,130,647  
     

 

 

 
Pass-Through Securities — 5.1%      

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     

Pool #G08658 3.000% 8/01/45

     3,845,703        3,733,937  

Pool #G08632 3.500% 3/01/45

     2,953,670        2,948,478  

Federal National Mortgage Association

     

Pool #AL9238 3.000% 10/01/41

     4,228,043        4,116,396  

Pool #MA2248 3.000% 4/01/45

     2,656,759        2,552,564  

Pool #AS7661 3.000% 8/01/46

     1,697,461        1,630,889  

Pool #MA2711 3.000% 8/01/46

     5,904,377        5,672,815  

Pool #AX2501 4.000% 10/01/44

     2,288,068        2,341,516  
     

 

 

 
        22,996,595  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES
(Cost $65,745,949)
        64,127,242  
     

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 25.8%

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 25.8%

 

U.S. Treasury Bond
2.750% 11/15/42

     4,775,000        4,588,402  

2.750% 8/15/47

     500,000        476,914  

2.750% 11/15/47

     2,780,000        2,651,512  

2.875% 8/15/45

     4,160,000        4,074,850  

2.875% 11/15/46

     4,280,000        4,189,050  

3.000% 2/15/47

     3,400,000        3,410,625  

3.375% 5/15/44

     2,340,000        2,505,372  

3.625% 8/15/43

     5,110,000        5,690,145  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Index
0.125% 4/15/22

     7,333,244        7,182,358  

0.375% 7/15/27

     2,467,744        2,400,770  

U.S. Treasury Note
1.125% 1/31/19

     425,000        422,331  

1.125% 6/30/21

     6,120,000        5,855,884  

1.500% 10/31/19

     7,320,000        7,229,100  

1.625% 11/30/20

     5,820,000        5,689,141  

1.750% 11/30/19

     7,390,000        7,315,898  

1.750% 10/31/20

     5,360,000        5,259,625  

1.875% 1/31/22

     740,000        719,893  

1.875% 8/31/24

     6,060,000        5,748,384  

2.000% 9/30/20

     5,930,000        5,856,246  

2.000% 5/31/21

     5,890,000        5,787,477  

2.125% 8/31/20

     5,480,000        5,430,252  

2.125% 9/30/24

     6,080,000        5,844,875  

2.250% 10/31/24

     6,915,000        6,693,774  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount
     Value  

2.250% 8/15/27

  $ 6,525,000      $ 6,209,812  

2.250% 11/15/27

    6,060,000        5,759,841  
    

 

 

 
       116,992,531  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $117,740,222)
       116,992,531  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $429,082,418)
       419,682,352  
    

 

 

 
    Number of
Shares
        
MUTUAL FUNDS — 3.5%

 

Diversified Financial Services — 3.5%

 

DoubleLine Floating Rate Fund

    1,605,088        15,810,114  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Cost $16,154,937)
       15,810,114  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $445,256,159)
       435,503,961  
    

 

 

 
    Principal
Amount
        
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.6%

 

Repurchase Agreement — 3.7%     

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated
6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (f)

  $ 16,577,960        16,577,960  
    

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury Bill — 0.9%     

U.S. Treasury Bill
0.000% 9/06/18

    2,390,000        2,381,773  

0.000% 12/06/18

    1,700,000        1,684,950  
    

 

 

 
       4,066,723  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $20,643,934)
       20,644,683  
    

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.4%
(Cost $465,900,093) (g)
       456,148,644  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (0.4)%        (1,754,627
    

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%      $ 454,394,017  
    

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ABS

Asset-Backed Security

BAB

Build America Bonds

CLO

Collateralized Loan Obligation

CMO

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

CMT

Constant Maturity Treasury Index

FRN

Floating Rate Note

MBS

Mortgage-Backed Security

PAC

Planned Amortization Class

STEP

Step Up Bond

VRN

Variable Rate Note

WL

Whole Loan

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $85,570,861 or 18.83% of net assets.

(c)

Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The rates shown are the current interest rates at June 30, 2018.

(d)

Security exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Security may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $26,536,800 or 5.84% of net assets.

(e)

A portion of this security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis. (Note 2).

(f)

Maturity value of $16,579,259. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.250%, maturity date of 1/31/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $16,911,104.

(g)

See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

Currency Legend

USD

U.S. Dollar

Country weightings, as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:

 

United States

     79.0

Cayman Islands

     5.9

Chile

     1.0

Mexico

     0.9

United Kingdom

     0.8

Malaysia

     0.8

Singapore

     0.7

Canada

     0.6

Netherlands

     0.6
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Argentina

     0.5

Bermuda

     0.5

Panama

     0.4

Australia

     0.4

Philippines

     0.4

India

     0.4

France

     0.4

Peru

     0.3

Japan

     0.3

Israel

     0.3

Ireland

     0.2

Brazil

     0.2

Colombia

     0.2

British Virgin Islands

     0.2

Luxembourg

     0.2

Switzerland

     0.1

Spain

     0.1

Indonesia

     0.1

Barbados

     0.1

Austria

     0.1

Liberia

     0.1

Dominican Republic

     0.0

Costa Rica

     0.0

Mauritius

     0.0
  

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     95.8

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     4.2
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 99.2%

 

COMMON STOCK — 99.2%

 

Basic Materials — 3.5%

 

Chemicals — 0.2%

 

Eastman Chemical Co.

     300      $ 29,988  

Praxair, Inc.

     200        31,630  
     

 

 

 
        61,618  
     

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 1.5%

 

Nucor Corp.

     4,800        300,000  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     2,100        183,834  
     

 

 

 
        483,834  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 1.8%

 

Alcoa Corp. (a)

     3,100        145,328  

Hi-Crush Partners LP (b)

     20,000        236,000  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

     1,600        166,576  
     

 

 

 
        547,904  
     

 

 

 
        1,093,356  
     

 

 

 
Communications — 15.6%

 

Internet — 9.7%

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR (a)

     1,500        278,295  

Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a)

     760        858,184  

Alphabet, Inc. Class C (a)

     50        55,783  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

     790        1,342,842  

Okta, Inc. (a)

     2,800        141,036  

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a)

     2,000        114,100  

VeriSign, Inc. (a)

     1,900        261,098  
     

 

 

 
        3,051,338  
     

 

 

 
Media — 2.4%

 

Discovery, Inc. Class A (a)

     10,700        294,250  

Discovery, Inc. Class C (a)

     2,751        70,150  

News Corp. Class A

     2,400        37,200  

TEGNA, Inc.

     10,000        108,500  

Viacom, Inc. Class B

     8,000        241,280  
     

 

 

 
        751,380  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 3.5%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     6,000        258,180  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     13,900        699,309  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (a)

     3,900        142,272  
     

 

 

 
        1,099,761  
     

 

 

 
        4,902,479  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Cyclical — 7.1%

 

Airlines — 0.6%

 

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     3,700        183,298  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 0.8%

 

General Motors Co.

     6,800        267,920  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.7%

 

Dana, Inc.

     8,000      $ 161,520  

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

     4,800        111,792  

Lear Corp.

     1,490        276,857  

Magna International, Inc.

     5,300        308,089  
     

 

 

 
        858,258  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 1.7%

 

PulteGroup, Inc.

     10,300        296,125  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

     6,400        236,736  
     

 

 

 
        532,861  
     

 

 

 
Housewares — 0.5%

 

The Toro Co.

     2,400        144,600  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.8%

 

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

     880        248,309  
     

 

 

 
        2,235,246  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 16.1%

 

Agriculture — 1.6%

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     11,100        508,713  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 4.0%

 

Amgen, Inc.

     2,090        385,793  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

     680        197,363  

Celgene Corp. (a)

     1,540        122,307  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     7,600        538,384  
     

 

 

 
        1,243,847  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 4.3%

 

AerCap Holdings NV (a)

     2,000        108,300  

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

     5,400        180,360  

S&P Global, Inc.

     1,550        316,030  

The Western Union Co.

     8,500        172,805  

Worldpay, Inc. Class A (a)

     7,100        580,638  
     

 

 

 
        1,358,133  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 2.0%

 

US Foods Holding Corp. (a)

     16,500        624,030  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 3.0%

 

Aetna, Inc.

     1,730        317,455  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

     6,050        620,730  
     

 

 

 
        938,185  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.2%

 

Johnson & Johnson

     300        36,402  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     4,900        297,430  

Pfizer, Inc.

     800        29,024  
     

 

 

 
        362,856  
     

 

 

 
        5,035,764  
     

 

 

 
Energy — 8.5%

 

Oil & Gas — 6.7%

 

Andeavor

     2,900        380,422  

Apache Corp.

     400        18,700  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Chevron Corp.

     7,820      $ 988,683  

Devon Energy Corp.

     3,400        149,464  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     300        24,819  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     2,600        182,416  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     2,700        225,936  

Rowan Cos. PLC Class A (a)

     7,000        113,540  
     

 

 

 
        2,083,980  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 1.8%

 

Halliburton Co.

     12,800        576,768  
     

 

 

 
        2,660,748  
     

 

 

 
Financial — 24.7%

 

Banks — 16.7%

 

Bank of America Corp.

     15,800        445,402  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     3,300        128,370  

Comerica, Inc.

     8,400        763,728  

Fifth Third Bancorp

     24,400        700,280  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     1,910        421,289  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     7,200        750,240  

Morgan Stanley

     5,600        265,440  

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

     5,080        686,308  

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

     4,514        195,185  

State Street Corp.

     3,100        288,579  

TCF Financial Corp.

     17,500        430,850  

Zions Bancorp

     3,200        168,608  
     

 

 

 
        5,244,279  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 4.3%

 

Mastercard, Inc. Class A

     4,760        935,435  

Visa, Inc. Class A

     3,160        418,542  
     

 

 

 
        1,353,977  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 3.0%

 

Aflac, Inc.

     3,600        154,872  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

     3,800        709,270  

Torchmark Corp.

     700        56,987  
     

 

 

 
        921,129  
     

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.7%

 

BofI Holding, Inc. (a)

     5,200        212,732  
     

 

 

 
        7,732,117  
     

 

 

 
Industrial — 5.2%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 2.4%

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     1,830        540,637  

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Class A

     2,500        214,775  
     

 

 

 
        755,412  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.2%

 

KEMET Corp. (a)

     2,300        55,545  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Machinery – Construction & Mining — 0.6%

 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

     2,800      $ 174,496  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 1.9%

 

3M Co.

     400        78,688  

Eaton Corp. PLC

     7,100        530,654  
     

 

 

 
        609,342  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 0.1%

 

Union Pacific Corp.

     200        28,336  
     

 

 

 
        1,623,131  
     

 

 

 
Technology — 18.5%

 

Computers — 6.6%

 

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a)

     1,400        136,752  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

     2,100        123,900  

NetApp, Inc.

     10,300        808,859  

Pure Storage, Inc. Class A (a)

     26,351        629,262  

Seagate Technology PLC

     5,100        287,997  

Varonis Systems, Inc. (a)

     1,100        81,950  
     

 

 

 
        2,068,720  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 7.3%

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

     10,100        466,519  

ASML Holding NV

     810        160,356  

Broadcom, Inc.

     500        121,320  

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

     17,200        901,968  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

     2,840        379,623  

NXP Semiconductor NV (a)

     590        64,469  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

     2,000        193,300  
     

 

 

 
        2,287,555  
     

 

 

 
Software — 4.6%

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     1,000        106,030  

Intuit, Inc.

     1,360        277,855  

Microsoft Corp.

     6,680        658,715  

ServiceNow, Inc. (a)

     1,550        267,328  

Workday, Inc. Class A (a)

     1,050        127,176  
     

 

 

 
        1,437,104  
     

 

 

 
        5,793,379  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $26,880,752)         31,076,220  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES (Cost $26,880,752)         31,076,220  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $26,880,752)         31,076,220  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.8%  
Repurchase Agreement — 0.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (c)

   $ 271,371      $ 271,371  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $271,371)

        271,371  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $27,152,123) (d)         31,347,591  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (0.0)%         (14,692
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 31,332,899  
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security is a Master Limited Partnership.
(c) Maturity value of $271,392. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.250%, maturity date of 1/31/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $279,969.
(d) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 1.4%  
COMMON STOCK — 0.6%  
Energy — 0.6%  
Oil & Gas — 0.6%  

Fieldwood Energy LLC Restricted Common Equity

     13,011      $ 653,803  

Fieldwood Common Equity

     3,193        160,448  
     

 

 

 
        814,251  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Cost $392,367)

        814,251  
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.8%  
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 0.8%  
Agriculture — 0.8%  

Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings LLC

     1,144,535      $ 1,052,972  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK

(Cost $733,962)

        1,052,972  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITIES

(Cost $1,126,329)

        1,867,223  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
        
BONDS & NOTES — 96.0%  
BANK LOANS — 3.5%  
Advertising — 0.4%  

Getty Images, Inc., Term Loan B,
1 mo. LIBOR + 3.500%
5.594% VRN 10/18/19

   $ 598,373        576,933  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 2.3%  

Caelus Energy Alaska O3 LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 3 mo. LIBOR + 7.500%
9.826% VRN 4/15/20

     1,639,220        1,499,886  

Fieldwood Energy LLC

     

Exit 1st Lien Term Loan, 1 mo.
LIBOR + 5.250%
7.344% VRN 4/11/22

     674,554        674,891  

Exit 2nd Lien Term Loan, 1 mo.
LIBOR + 7.250%
9.344% VRN 4/11/23

     387,384        374,147  

Gulf Finance LLC, Term Loan B,
3 mo. LIBOR + 5.250%
7.590% VRN 8/25/23

     504,271        434,092  
     

 

 

 
        2,983,016  
     

 

 

 
Software — 0.8%  

Almonde, Inc., USD 2nd Lien Term Loan, 3 mo. LIBOR + 7.250%
9.557% VRN 6/13/25

     1,161,101        1,116,468  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL BANK LOANS
(Cost $4,852,324)
        4,676,417  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
CORPORATE DEBT — 92.5%  
Aerospace & Defense — 1.9%  

TransDigm UK Holdings PLC
6.875% 5/15/26 (a)

   $ 393,000      $ 398,404  

TransDigm, Inc.
6.375% 6/15/26

     1,219,000        1,209,857  

Triumph Group, Inc.
4.875% 4/01/21

     422,000        406,175  

5.250% 6/01/22

     94,000        90,475  

7.750% 8/15/25

     471,000        466,290  
     

 

 

 
        2,571,201  
     

 

 

 
Agriculture — 1.2%  

Pinnacle Operating Corp.
9.000% 5/15/23 (a)

     1,667,522        1,567,471  
     

 

 

 
Airlines — 3.0%  

Allegiant Travel Co.
5.500% 7/15/19

     1,350,000        1,356,750  

American Airlines Group, Inc.
5.500% 10/01/19 (a)

     1,891,000        1,909,910  

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC / VistaJet Co. Finance LLC
7.750% 6/01/20 (a)

     688,000        681,120  
     

 

 

 
        3,947,780  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 1.8%  

Deck Chassis Acquisition, Inc.
10.000% 6/15/23 (a)

     2,013,000        2,133,780  

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.
7.125% 4/15/26 (a)

     293,000        300,325  
     

 

 

 
        2,434,105  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.2%  

Allison Transmission, Inc.
5.000% 10/01/24 (a)

     294,000        289,223  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 1.4%  

James Hardie International Finance DAC
5.000% 1/15/28 (a)

     685,000        647,325  

Standard Industries, Inc.
4.750% 1/15/28 (a)

     1,345,000        1,234,037  
     

 

 

 
        1,881,362  
     

 

 

 
Chemicals — 3.5%  

A Schulman, Inc.
6.875% STEP 6/01/23

     1,112,000        1,170,936  

The Chemours Co.
5.375% 5/15/27

     222,000        214,785  

7.000% 5/15/25

     409,000        438,652  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA
6.875% 6/15/25 (a)

     655,000        672,194  

Kissner Holdings LP/Kissner Milling Co. Ltd./BSC Holding, Inc./Kissner USA
8.375% 12/01/22 (a)

     1,225,000        1,252,562  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Platform Specialty Products Corp.
5.875% 12/01/25 (a)

   $ 414,000      $ 404,685  

6.500% 2/01/22 (a)

     423,000        430,403  
     

 

 

 
        4,584,217  
     

 

 

 
Coal — 1.6%

 

Alliance Resource Operating Partners LP/Alliance Resource Finance Corp.
7.500% 5/01/25 (a)

     669,000        712,485  

SunCoke Energy Partners LP/SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp.
7.500% 6/15/25 (a)

     1,013,000        1,030,727  

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.
8.000% 11/01/24 (a)

     339,000        350,018  
     

 

 

 
        2,093,230  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 4.4%

 

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
5.125% 5/01/25 (a)

     703,000        687,182  

Cardtronics, Inc./Cardtronics USA, Inc.
5.500% 5/01/25 (a)

     578,000        523,090  

The Hertz Corp.
7.625% 6/01/22 (a)

     1,500,000        1,440,000  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.
9.250% 5/15/23 (a)

     1,830,000        1,948,401  

StoneMor Partners LP/Cornerstone Family Services of West Virginia Subsidiary
7.875% 6/01/21

     680,000        669,800  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
4.625% 10/15/25

     249,000        237,173  

4.875% 1/15/28

     365,000        337,972  
     

 

 

 
        5,843,618  
     

 

 

 
Computers — 0.4%

 

Dell, Inc.
6.500% 4/15/38

     501,000        472,193  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 4.2%

 

Aircastle Ltd.
4.125% 5/01/24

     857,000        822,720  

5.000% 4/01/23

     113,000        113,424  

5.500% 2/15/22

     113,000        115,542  

Ally Financial, Inc.
8.000% 11/01/31

     1,030,000        1,225,700  

LPL Holdings, Inc.
5.750% 9/15/25 (a)

     1,364,000        1,326,490  

Tempo Acquisition LLC/Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp.
6.750% 6/01/25 (a)

     704,000        675,840  

VFH Parent LLC/Orchestra Co-Issuer, Inc.
6.750% 6/15/22 (a)

     1,269,000        1,310,255  
     

 

 

 
        5,589,971  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Electric — 1.1%

 

NRG Energy, Inc.
5.750% 1/15/28 (a)

   $ 765,000      $ 753,525  

6.625% 1/15/27

     702,000        721,305  
     

 

 

 
        1,474,830  
     

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.1%

 

Energizer Gamma Acquisition, Inc.
6.375% 7/15/26 (a) (b)

     179,000        182,021  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 1.1%

 

Zachry Holdings, Inc.
7.500% 2/01/20 (a)

     1,510,000        1,493,013  
     

 

 

 
Entertainment — 0.2%

 

WMG Acquisition Corp.
5.000% 8/01/23 (a)

     262,000        260,690  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 4.3%

 

C&S Group Enterprises LLC
5.375% 7/15/22 (a)

     1,030,000        1,009,400  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Finance, Inc.
5.875% 7/15/24 (a)

     646,000        616,936  

6.750% 2/15/28 (a)

     824,000        778,433  

KeHE Distributors LLC/KeHE Finance Corp.
7.625% 8/15/21 (a)

     650,000        632,125  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.750% 3/15/25 (a)

     247,000        237,120  

5.875% 9/30/27 (a)

     877,000        813,418  

Post Holdings, Inc.
5.500% 3/01/25 (a)

     309,000        301,661  

5.625% 1/15/28 (a)

     468,000        438,750  

5.750% 3/01/27 (a)

     382,000        370,540  

Simmons Foods, Inc.
5.750% 11/01/24 (a)

     483,000        419,003  
     

 

 

 
        5,617,386  
     

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper — 0.0%

 

Appvion, Inc.
9.000% 6/01/20 (a)

     2,157,000        12,133  
     

 

 

 
Gas — 0.8%

 

LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands BV
6.875% 5/15/23 (a)

     1,111,000        1,122,110  
     

 

 

 
Hand & Machine Tools — 0.7%

 

Apex Tool Group LLC/BC Mountain Finance, Inc.
9.000% 2/15/23 (a)

     938,000        907,515  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 4.1%

 

Avantor, Inc.
6.000% 10/01/24 (a)

     652,000        644,958  

9.000% 10/01/25 (a)

     1,397,000        1,407,757  

Halyard Health, Inc.
6.250% 10/15/22

     1,300,000        1,332,500  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc./Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics SA
6.625% 5/15/22 (a)

   $ 1,844,000      $ 1,802,510  

Teleflex, Inc.
4.625% 11/15/27

     182,000        171,990  
     

 

 

 
        5,359,715  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 1.6%

 

HCA, Inc.
5.875% 2/15/26

     1,138,000        1,147,957  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.
8.250% 5/01/23 (a)

     176,000        185,130  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
4.625% 7/15/24 (a)

     400,000        378,880  

8.125% 4/01/22

     340,000        355,477  
     

 

 

 
        2,067,444  
     

 

 

 
Home Builders — 0.5%

 

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.
6.375% 5/15/25 (a)

     491,000        491,000  

William Lyon Homes, Inc.
6.000% 9/01/23 (a)

     194,000        191,519  
     

 

 

 
        682,519  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 2.3%

 

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.
7.000% 11/15/25 (a)

     686,000        624,260  

Amwins Group, Inc.
7.750% 6/13/25

     322,000        326,830  

AssuredPartners, Inc.
7.000% 8/15/25 (a)

     514,000        494,725  

HUB International Ltd.
7.000% 5/01/26 (a)

     549,000        542,138  

USIS Merger Sub, Inc.
6.875% 5/01/25 (a)

     197,000        196,015  

York Risk Services Holding Corp.
8.500% 10/01/22 (a)

     992,000        910,269  
     

 

 

 
        3,094,237  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.5%

 

Netflix, Inc.
5.875% 11/15/28 (a)

     595,000        600,772  
     

 

 

 
Iron & Steel — 1.6%

 

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
5.950% 1/15/21

     1,192,000        1,197,960  

ArcelorMittal
6.750% STEP 3/01/41

     767,000        865,882  
     

 

 

 
        2,063,842  
     

 

 

 
Leisure Time — 3.2%

 

Brunswick Corp.
7.375% 9/01/23

     285,000        326,492  

7.125% 8/01/27

     2,245,000        2,620,487  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Carlson Travel, Inc.
6.750% 12/15/23 (a)

   $ 496,000      $ 486,080  

9.500% 12/15/24 (a)

     862,000        780,110  
     

 

 

 
        4,213,169  
     

 

 

 
Lodging — 0.5%

 

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.
5.250% 5/15/27 (a)

     492,000        460,020  

5.500% 3/01/25 (a)

     140,000        137,550  
     

 

 

 
        597,570  
     

 

 

 
Media — 7.9%

 

Altice Financing SA
6.625% 2/15/23 (a)

     600,000        591,300  

Altice Finco SA
8.125% 1/15/24 (a)

     615,000        611,925  

Altice Luxembourg SA
7.625% 2/15/25 (a)

     1,000,000        920,000  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.000% 2/01/28 (a)

     1,086,000        993,690  

5.750% 2/15/26 (a)

     550,000        540,375  

5.875% 4/01/24 (a)

     1,500,000        1,503,750  

5.875% 5/01/27 (a)

     325,000        317,281  

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp.
7.500% 4/01/28 (a)

     565,000        571,893  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
7.625% 3/15/20

     1,476,000        1,467,203  

CSC Holdings LLC
5.375% 2/01/28 (a)

     497,000        459,725  

DISH DBS Corp.
7.750% 7/01/26

     1,031,000        903,414  

Midcontinent Communications/Midcontinent Finance Corp.
6.875% 8/15/23 (a)

     864,000        903,960  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
5.375% 7/15/26 (a)

     167,000        160,737  

Ziggo BV
5.500% 1/15/27 (a)

     489,000        456,775  
     

 

 

 
        10,402,028  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 4.5%

 

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV
6.125% 5/15/28 (a)

     305,000        306,906  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
7.250% 4/01/23 (a)

     659,000        659,000  

7.500% 4/01/25 (a)

     652,000        643,459  

Hecla Mining Co.
6.875% 5/01/21

     1,271,000        1,284,460  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Kinross Gold Corp.
4.500% 7/15/27 (a)

   $ 640,000      $ 587,200  

5.950% 3/15/24

     441,000        452,025  

6.875% 9/01/41

     476,000        487,900  

New Gold, Inc.
6.250% 11/15/22 (a)

     700,000        707,000  

Northwest Acquisitions ULC/Dominion Finco, Inc.
7.125% 11/01/22 (a)

     884,000        881,790  
     

 

 

 
        6,009,740  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 1.0%

 

EnPro Industries, Inc.
5.875% 9/15/22

     1,271,000        1,296,420  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 8.6%

 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
8.000% 1/15/25

     898,000        914,568  

8.000% 6/15/27

     25,000        25,438  

Citgo Holding, Inc.
10.750% 2/15/20 (a)

     1,677,000        1,783,909  

Ensco PLC
7.750% 2/01/26

     234,000        221,060  

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.
8.000% 2/15/25 (a)

     1,081,000        837,775  

9.375% 5/01/24 (a)

     356,000        291,920  

Jonah Energy LLC/Jonah Energy Finance Corp.
7.250% 10/15/25 (a)

     985,000        795,387  

Jupiter Resources, Inc.
8.500% 10/01/22 (a)

     2,310,000        947,100  

Kosmos Energy Ltd.
7.875% 8/01/21 (a)

     1,823,000        1,852,624  

7.875% 8/01/21 (a)

     800,000        813,000  

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp.
7.000% 11/15/23

     47,000        48,645  

7.250% 6/15/25

     925,000        972,406  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.
5.875% 3/15/28 (a)

     68,000        64,112  

Transocean Guardian Ltd.
5.875% 1/15/24 (a) (b)

     269,000        267,991  

Transocean, Inc.
6.800% 3/15/38

     483,000        392,438  

9.350% STEP 12/15/41

     150,000        149,250  

Tullow Oil PLC
6.250% 4/15/22 (a)

     1,045,000        1,013,650  
     

 

 

 
        11,391,273  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services — 1.0%

 

KCA Deutag UK Finance PLC
9.625% 4/01/23 (a)

     341,000        345,689  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Welltec A/S
9.500% 12/01/22 (a)

   $ 1,000,000      $ 1,005,000  
     

 

 

 
        1,350,689  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.1%

 

Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI
4.750% 2/01/26 (a)

     200,000        190,000  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 3.1%

 

Endo Dac/Endo Finance LLC/Endo Finco, Inc.
6.000% STEP 2/01/25 (a)

     681,000        531,180  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
6.000% 4/15/24

     315,000        311,953  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
9.250% 4/01/26 (a)

     600,000        623,250  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
5.500% 3/01/23 (a)

     452,000        420,360  

5.875% 5/15/23 (a)

     193,000        181,299  

6.125% 4/15/25 (a)

     1,643,000        1,513,614  

6.500% 3/15/22 (a)

     171,000        176,985  

7.000% 3/15/24 (a)

     290,000        304,050  
     

 

 

 
        4,062,691  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 2.1%

 

Energy Transfer Equity LP
4.250% 3/15/23

     1,364,000        1,316,273  

Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp.
6.000% 5/15/23

     1,171,000        1,149,044  

6.750% 8/01/22

     270,000        272,700  
     

 

 

 
        2,738,017  
     

 

 

 
Private Equity — 0.6%

 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.
6.375% 12/15/25

     761,000        761,951  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 1.1%

 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.
5.000% 10/15/27

     656,000        626,480  

RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp.
5.000% 4/15/23

     789,000        783,083  
     

 

 

 
        1,409,563  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 2.1%

 

Ferrellgas LP/Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
6.750% 1/15/22

     500,000        452,500  

Ferrellgas Partners LP/Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.
8.625% 6/15/20

     742,000        714,175  

8.625% 6/15/20

     449,000        432,162  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Golden Nugget, Inc.
8.750% 10/01/25 (a)

   $ 242,000      $ 248,585  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
5.500% 5/15/26

     1,000,000        980,000  
     

 

 

 
        2,827,422  
     

 

 

 
Software — 3.5%

 

j2 Cloud Services LLC/j2 Global Co-Obligor, Inc.
6.000% 7/15/25 (a)

     462,000        467,775  

RP Crown Parent LLC
7.375% 10/15/24 (a)

     191,000        196,673  

TIBCO Software, Inc.
11.375% 12/01/21 (a)

     2,877,000        3,107,160  

Veritas US, Inc./Veritas Bermuda Ltd.
10.500% 2/01/24 (a)

     995,000        815,900  
     

 

 

 
        4,587,508  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 7.9%

 

CenturyLink, Inc.
6.750% 12/01/23

     500,000        502,500  

Citizens Communications Co.
7.125% 3/15/19

     1,250,000        1,259,375  

GCI, Inc.
6.875% 4/15/25

     1,550,000        1,604,250  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
5.250% 8/01/26

     805,000        754,687  

6.625% 8/01/26

     272,000        251,600  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
7.250% 10/15/20

     296,000        294,520  

7.500% 4/01/21

     889,000        882,332  

Sprint Corp.
7.250% 9/15/21

     745,000        774,800  

7.625% 3/01/26

     422,000        430,440  

7.875% 9/15/23

     1,578,000        1,636,189  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
4.500% 2/01/26

     147,000        137,261  

4.750% 2/01/28

     226,000        209,333  

6.000% 4/15/24

     453,000        468,855  

6.500% 1/15/26

     679,000        700,219  

Telecom Italia SpA
5.303% 5/30/24 (a)

     512,000        504,960  
     

 

 

 
        10,411,321  
     

 

 

 
Toys, Games & Hobbies — 0.1%

 

Mattel, Inc.
6.750% 12/31/25 (a)

     147,000        143,141  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 2.5%

 

The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.
7.875% 7/31/23 (a)

     3,200,000        3,264,000  

Watco Cos. LLC/Watco Finance Corp.
6.375% 4/01/23 (a)

     8,000        8,130  
     

 

 

 
        3,272,130  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Trucking & Leasing — 0.2%

 

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.
5.250% 8/15/22 (a)

   $ 249,000      $ 246,512  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT (Cost $126,188,359)         122,123,743  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL BONDS & NOTES

(Cost $131,040,683)

        126,800,160  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $132,167,012)

        128,667,383  
     

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.7%

 

Commercial Paper — 1.6%

 

Tyco Electronics Group SA
2.312% 7/02/18 (a)

     2,100,000        2,099,610  
     

 

 

 
Time Deposit — 0.1%

 

Euro Time Deposit
0.350% 7/02/18

     64,435        64,435  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $2,164,169)

        2,164,045  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.1%
(Cost $134,331,181) (c)
        130,831,428  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — 0.9%         1,250,165  
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 132,081,593  
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

STEP

Step Up Bond

VRN

Variable Rate Note

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $79,486,120 or 60.18% of net assets.

(b)

A portion of this security is purchased on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis. (Note 2).

(c)

See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

Country weightings, as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:

 

United States

     77.4

Canada

     7.3

Luxembourg

     3.7

Bermuda

     2.8

Netherlands

     1.7

United Kingdom

     1.5

Cayman Islands

     0.8

Denmark

     0.8

Malta

     0.5

Ireland

     0.5

Italy

     0.4
  

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     97.4

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     2.6
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  
BONDS & NOTES — 136.2%

 

CORPORATE DEBT — 2.6%

 

Auto Manufacturers — 0.9%

 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.589% FRN 2/15/23 (a)

   $ 2,060,000      $ 2,072,683  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.060%
4.408% FRN 1/15/19

     1,720,000        1,736,721  
     

 

 

 
        3,809,404  
     

 

 

 
Computers — 0.7%

 

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.
3.480% 6/01/19 (b)

     1,100,000        1,102,769  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.930%
4.251% FRN 10/05/18

     1,700,000        1,707,431  
     

 

 

 
        2,810,200  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 0.5%

 

Becton Dickinson & Co.
3.211% FRN 12/29/20 (a)

     2,060,000        2,063,366  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%

 

Cardinal Health, Inc. 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .770%
3.111% FRN 6/15/22

     2,060,000        2,057,940  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT
(Cost $8,008,893)
        10,740,910  
     

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS — 0.0%

 

Louisiana State Public Facilities Authority, Series 2011-A, Class A2,
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.900%
3.260% FRN 4/26/27 (a)

     123,461        123,984  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $123,461)
        123,984  
     

 

 

 
NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY
OBLIGATIONS — 47.3%

 

Auto Floor Plan ABS — 0.7%

 

Ally Master Owner Trust, Series 2015-2, Class A1, 1 mo. LIBOR + .570% 2.643% FRN 1/15/21

     1,200,000        1,202,737  

Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II, Series 2016-1, Class A, 1 mo. LIBOR +
1.350% 3.441% FRN 9/27/21 (b)

     780,000        781,870  

NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A1, 2.713% FRN 2/15/23 (a) (b)

     850,000        851,309  
     

 

 

 
        2,835,916  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Automobile ABS — 13.4%

 

American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust

     

Series 2017-4, Class A,
2.000% 7/10/20 (b)

   $ 718,487      $ 716,922  

Series 2017-1, Class B,
2.390% 2/16/21 (b)

     744,518        743,549  

Series 2018-2, Class A,
2.940% 1/10/22 (b)

     1,050,000        1,049,734  

Series 2017-4, Class C,
2.940% 1/10/24 (b)

     1,450,000        1,440,874  

Americredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A1
2.450% 5/20/19

     2,680,694        2,681,121  

ARI Fleet Lease Trust,
Series 2018-A, Class A1
1.950% 3/15/19 (b)

     1,320,669        1,318,928  

CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A
1.750% 6/15/21 (b)

     43,493        43,451  

Chesapeake Funding II LLC

     

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
2.523% FRN 4/15/30 (a) (b)

     1,100,000        1,098,631  

Series 2016-2A, Class A2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.000%
3.073% FRN 6/15/28 (b)

     1,042,463        1,045,521  

CPS Auto Receivables Trust

     

Series 2016-C, Class A,
1.620% 1/15/20 (b)

     22,636        22,626  

Series 2017-D, Class A,

1.870% 3/15/21 (b)

     1,083,327        1,077,428  

Series 2018-A, Class A,

2.160% 5/17/21 (b)

     258,356        257,442  

Series 2015-C, Class B,

2.550% 2/18/20 (b)

     150,202        150,201  

Series 2017-A, Class B,

2.680% 5/17/21 (b)

     2,000,000        1,994,337  

Drive Auto Receivables Trust

     

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

1.910% P-1 3/15/19

     309,704        309,589  

Series 2018-2, Class A1,

2.450% P-1 5/15/19

     1,732,037        1,732,202  

Series 2017-1, Class C,

2.840% 4/15/22

     650,000        648,954  

Series 2018-2, Class B,

3.220% 4/15/22

     350,000        350,133  

DT Auto Owner Trust

     

Series 2017-4A, Class A,
1.850% 8/17/20 (b)

     1,173,029        1,169,548  

Series 2017-3A, Class B,

2.400% 5/17/21 (b)

     810,000        806,658  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,

2.590% 5/17/21 (b)

     1,218,309        1,216,296  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2018 2a ,Class A,

2.840% 9/15/21 (b)

   $ 1,490,000      $ 1,489,271  

Series 2018-1A, Class B,

3.040% 1/18/22 (b)

     520,000        518,200  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC

     

Series 2017-3, Class A1,
1.500% 10/22/18 (b)

     656,126        655,363  

Series 2016-1, Class A2,

1.830% 9/20/21 (b)

     248,946        248,514  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust

     

Series 2018-1A, Class A,

2.210% 5/17/21 (b)

     697,452        695,242  

Series 2018-1A, Class B,

2.750% 4/15/22 (b)

     450,000        446,025  

Series 2016-3A, Class B,

2.840% 8/16/21 (b)

     420,000        419,586  

Series 2017-1A, Class B,

3.000% 12/15/21 (b)

     700,000        699,586  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust

     

Series 2017-3A, Class A1,
2.000% 3/15/22 (b)

     1,467,130        1,457,972  

Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
2.840% 5/16/22 (b)

     1,279,411        1,279,341  

Flagship Credit Auto Trust

     

Series 2015-2, Class A,
1.980% 10/15/20 (b)

     110,340        110,225  

Series 2017-4, Class A,

2.070% 4/15/22 (b)

     1,669,868        1,656,931  

Series 2015-3, Class A,

2.380% 10/15/20 (b)

     1,040,678        1,039,363  

Series 2018-1, Class A,

2.590% 6/15/22 (b)

     1,907,248        1,899,235  

Series 2017-4, Class B,

2.660% 10/17/22 (b)

     2,190,000        2,151,942  

Series 2016-4, Class C,

2.710% 11/15/22 (b)

     680,000        662,841  

Series 2016-1, Class A,

2.770% 12/15/20 (b)

     202,189        202,238  

Series 2017-1, Class B,

2.830% 3/15/23 (b)

     1,320,000        1,314,916  

Series 2018-2, Class A,

2.970% 10/17/22 (b)

     3,394,457        3,390,635  

Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP

     

Series 2018-1, Class A1,

2.546% FRN 5/10/32 (a) (b)

     2,530,000        2,529,973  

Series 2016-1, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.100%
3.146% FRN 4/10/30 (b)

     804,271        807,062  

NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A1, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.700%
3.773% FRN 4/15/21 (b)

     960,000        970,170  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A
2.310% 12/14/21 (b)

   $ 940,000      $ 933,060  

Oscar US Funding Trust II,
Series 2015-1A, Class A4
2.440% 6/15/22 (b)

     750,000        747,194  

Oscar US Funding Trust IV, Series 2016-1A, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.700%
3.619% FRN 7/15/20 (b)

     71,350        71,603  

Oscar US Funding Trust VI
Series 2017-1A, Class A3,
2.820% 6/10/21 (b)

     500,000        497,843  

Series 2017-1A, Class A4, 3.300% 5/10/24 (b)

     420,000        418,784  

Oscar US Funding Trust VII LLC,
Series 2017-2A, Class A2A
2.130% 11/10/20 (b)

     790,210        787,248  

Oscar US Funding Trust VIII LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A2A
2.910% 4/12/21 (b)

     540,000        538,337  

Prestige Auto Receivables Trust,
Series 2015-1, Class B
2.040% 4/15/21 (b)

     87,215        87,199  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2018-1, Class A1,
1.830% P-1 2/15/19

     104,685        104,672  

Series 2014-2, Class C, 2.330% 11/15/19

     5,993        5,992  

Series 2015-2, Class C, 2.440% 4/15/21

     680,315        680,077  

Tesla Auto Lease Trust
Series 2018-A, Class A,
2.320% 12/20/19 (b)

     742,474        740,206  

Series 2018-A, Class B, 2.750% 2/20/20 (b)

     265,000        264,002  

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
1.750% 2/15/19 (b)

     72,015        72,003  

Series 2018-2A, Class A1, 2.500% 5/15/19 (b)

     2,468,041        2,468,631  

Series 2018-2A, Class A2A, 2.840% 9/15/21 (b)

     1,440,000        1,439,237  
     

 

 

 
        54,374,864  
     

 

 

 
Commercial MBS — 1.0%

 

GCCFC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-GG7, Class AM,
5.951% VRN 7/10/38 (a)

     329,809        333,693  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2018-LAQ, Class A,
3.000% FRN 6/15/32 (a) (b)

     1,150,000        1,150,329  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

RETL, Series 2018-RVP, Class A, 3.173% FRN 3/15/33 (a) (b)

   $ 1,035,865      $ 1,037,616  

TPG Real Estate Finance Issuer Ltd., Series 2018-FL1, Class A,
2.823% FRN 2/15/35 (a) (b)

     640,000        639,996  

VMC Finance LLC, Series 2018-FL1, Class A,
2.893% FRN 4/15/35 (a) (b)

     1,187,541        1,188,026  
     

 

 

 
        4,349,660  
     

 

 

 
Home Equity ABS — 0.0%

 

ACE Securities Corp., Series 2005-HE5, Class M2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .735%
2.826% FRN 8/25/35

     46,911        47,686  
     

 

 

 
Other ABS — 14.6%

 

321 Henderson Receivables I LLC

     

Series 2006-1A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.273% FRN 3/15/41 (b)

     623,786        612,406  

Series 2006-2A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.273% FRN 6/15/41 (b)

     1,700,653        1,663,604  

Series 2006-4A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.273% FRN 12/15/41 (b)

     348,575        341,521  

Series 2007-1A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.273% FRN 3/15/42 (b)

     717,993        675,277  

321 Henderson Receivables II LLC, Series 2006-3A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.273% FRN 9/15/41 (b)

     171,564        163,032  

AIMCO CLO, Series 2015-AA, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.850% 3.198% FRN 1/15/28 (a) (b)

     2,450,000        2,444,573  

Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes, Series 2018-FL1, Class A, 3.059% FRN 6/15/28 (a) (b)

     780,000        780,052  

Avant Loans Funding Trust
Series 2017-B, Class A,
2.290% 6/15/20 (b)

     612,334        611,573  

Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.090% 6/15/21 (b)

     1,710,000        1,709,042  

Avery Point IV CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.100%
3.460% FRN 4/25/26 (b)

     2,450,000        2,450,299  

BCC Funding XIV LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
2.200% 2/20/19 (b)

     2,675,545        2,674,245  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
2.960% 6/20/23 (b)

     980,000        976,219  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

BlueVirgo Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class NOTE
3.000% 12/15/22 (b)

   $ 501,255      $ 501,220  

Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A
2.000% 12/10/23 (b)

     262,720        261,406  

CIFC Funding II Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.780% 3.128% FRN 4/15/27 (a) (b)

     2,450,000        2,441,440  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3, Class M2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .675%
2.766% FRN 5/25/35

     104,287        104,351  

Consumer Installment Loan Trust, Series 2016-LD1, Class A
3.960% 7/15/22 (b)

     59,025        59,024  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-5, Class 3A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .460%
2.551% FRN 9/25/34

     25,380        25,338  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust Series 2013-2, Class A,
2.270% 5/20/26 (b)

     463,737        463,301  

Series 2015-1, Class A,
2.730% 7/20/27 (b)

     63,017        62,896  

Series 2015-2, Class B,
3.540% 5/22/28 (b)

     117,899        116,706  

Dong Fang Container Finance II SPV Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class A1
1.950% 11/25/39 (b)

     83,333        82,963  

Drug Royalty II LP, Series 2014-1, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.850% 5.198% FRN 7/15/23 (b)

     216,911        219,092  

Elara HGV Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2014-A, Class B,
3.020% VRN 2/25/27 (a) (b)

     198,521        192,436  

Element Rail Leasing II LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A1
3.968% 3/19/46 (b)

     373,610        376,835  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A
1.770% 11/25/26 (b)

     121,418        119,304  

Lendmark Funding Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.810% 12/21/26 (b)

     630,000        631,712  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-WL1, Class M2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .825%
2.916% FRN 6/25/35

     2,656        2,657  

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust
Series 2017-BA, Class A,
2.920% 12/20/29 (b)

     1,600,000        1,576,807  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2017-AA, Class A,
3.620% 2/20/29 (b)

   $ 770,000      $ 773,109  

Marlette Funding Trust
Series 2017-3A, Class A,
2.360% 12/15/24 (b)

     401,499        399,856  

Series 2017-2A, Class A,
2.390% 7/15/24 (b)

     427,715        426,817  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
2.610% 3/15/28 (b)

     1,741,088        1,736,168  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.827% 3/15/24 (b)

     759,379        758,973  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.060% 1/17/23 (b)

     58,294        58,315  

Series 2018-2A, Class A,
3.060% 7/17/28 (b)

     1,270,000        1,269,998  

MP CLO VII Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class A1R,
3.195% FRN 4/18/27 (a) (b)

     1,900,000        1,897,171  

MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.420% 12/20/34 (b)

     189,360        184,526  

Nations Equipment Finance Funding III LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A
3.610% 2/20/21 (b)

     100,891        100,930  

Neuberger Berman CLO XX Ltd., Series 2015-20A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.800%
3.148% FRN 1/15/28 (a) (b)

     2,450,000        2,437,285  

New Residential Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2, Class AT2
2.575% 10/15/49 (b)

     3,800,000        3,764,494  

NYCTL Trust, Series 2016-A, Class A
1.470% 11/10/29 (b)

     308,918        306,222  

OCP CLO Ltd., Series 2015-10A, Class A1R,
3.182% FRN 10/26/27 (a) (b)

     2,450,000        2,442,991  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust, Series 2016-A, Class A
2.610% 3/08/29 (b)

     393,524        378,291  

Oxford Finance Funding Trust Series 2014-1A, Class A,
3.475% 12/15/22 (b)

     67,864        67,187  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,

3.968% 6/17/24 (b)

     500,000        497,775  

RAAC, Series 2006-RP2, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .250%
2.341% FRN 2/25/37 (b)

     45,416        45,361  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2014-2A, Class A,
2.050% VRN 6/20/31 (a) (b)

     209,809        208,830  

Series 2014-3A, Class A,
2.300% 10/20/31 (b)

     230,018        228,662  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2015-2A, Class A,

2.430% 6/20/32 (b)

   $ 503,523      $ 497,843  

Series 2014-3A, Class B,
2.800% 10/20/31 (b)

     563,146        560,535  

Series 2015-2A, Class B,
3.020% 6/20/32 (b)

     1,462,231        1,451,081  

Series 2015-1A, Class B,
3.050% 3/22/32 (b)

     647,252        643,608  

Series 2015-3A, Class B,
3.080% 9/20/32 (b)

     49,170        48,816  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC Series 2016-3, Class A,
3.050% 12/26/25 (b)

     384,644        383,456  

Series 2016-5, Class A,
3.060% 9/25/28 (b)

     1,935,176        1,927,221  

Series 2016-2A, Class A,
3.090% 10/27/25 (b)

     553,907        552,978  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.260% 8/25/25 (b)

     920,301        918,296  

Series 2017-2, Class A,
3.280% 2/25/26 (b)

     780,071        779,894  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC, Series 2016-AA, Class A
3.050% 4/25/29 (b)

     898,760        895,436  

Springleaf Funding Trust, Series 2016-AA, Class A
2.900% 11/15/29 (b)

     1,830,000        1,820,571  

SVO VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2012-AA, Class A
2.000% 9/20/29 (b)

     481,275        471,815  

Taco Bell Funding LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A2I
3.832% 5/25/46 (b)

     2,167,000        2,169,878  

TLF National Tax Lien Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.090% 12/15/29 (b)

     1,234,972        1,234,188  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC

     

Series 2017-1A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .850%
2.923% FRN 12/15/20 (b)

     1,000,000        1,002,886  

Series 2017-1A, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.700%
3.773% FRN 12/15/20 (b)

     1,330,000        1,332,406  

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A1
2.709% 8/15/47 (b)

     268,025        264,224  

Westgate Resorts LLC
Series 2014-1A, Class A,
2.150% 12/20/26 (b)

     158,516        157,536  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.750% 5/20/27 (b)

     157,320        157,016  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.050% 12/20/30 (b)

     635,254        629,326  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2015-2A, Class A,
3.200% 7/20/28 (b)

   $ 349,609      $ 349,455  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.380% 12/20/31 (b)

     771,976        770,537  
     

 

 

 
        59,341,294  
     

 

 

 
Student Loans ABS — 14.4%

 

Academic Loan Funding Trust, Series 2013-1A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .800%
2.891% FRN 12/26/44 (b)

     2,149,172        2,152,194  

AccessLex Institute
Series 2005-2, Class A3, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .180%
2.509% FRN 11/22/24

     87,319        87,319  

Series 2005-1, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .570%
2.902% FRN 9/22/37

     736,661        707,653  

Series 2003-A, Class A3, 3 mo. Treasury + 1.200%
3.120% FRN 7/01/38

     99,493        94,105  

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class A10, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .120%
2.455% FRN 6/25/26

     1,196,765        1,179,476  

CIT Education Loan Trust, Series 2005-1, Class A3, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .120%
2.461% FRN 3/15/26

     112,216        112,196  

College Loan Corp. Trust I, Series 2005-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .490%
2.838% FRN 1/15/37

     561,099        526,167  

DRB Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A3,
2.320% 4/25/30

     55,637        55,172  

Series 2015-B, Class A3,
2.540% 4/27/26 (b)

     125,871        124,021  

Series 2016-R, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.900%
3.991% FRN 10/25/44 (b)

     1,238,228        1,257,927  

Series 2016-A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.000%
4.091% FRN 4/25/40 (b)

     185,884        191,065  

Earnest Student Loan Program LLC
Series 2016-C, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.850%
3.941% FRN 10/27/36 (b)

     592,830        601,529  

Series 2016-B, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.050%
4.141% FRN 2/26/35 (b)

     451,261        468,654  

ECMC Group Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A,
2.841% FRN 2/27/68 (a) (b)

     4,191,927        4,197,168  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 12/27/66 (b)

   $ 1,662,056      $ 1,689,774  

Series 2016-1A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350%
3.441% FRN 7/26/66 (b)

     1,129,539        1,147,992  

Edlinc Student Loan Funding Trust, Series 2017-A, Class A (Acquired 12/22/17, Cost $1,290,960),
3.350% FRN 12/01/47 (a) (b) (c) (d)

     1,185,073        1,178,071  

Edsouth Indenture No. 10 LLC, Series 2015-2, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 12/25/58 (b)

     1,000,000        974,434  

Edsouth Indenture No. 9 LLC, Series 2015-1, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .800%
2.891% FRN 10/25/56 (b)

     544,884        546,918  

ELFI Graduate Loan Program LLC, Series 2018-A, Class A1,
2.841% FRN 8/25/42 (a) (b)

     1,228,117        1,228,120  

Goal Capital Funding Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .700%
3.030% FRN 8/25/48 (b)

     399,247        398,838  

JP Morgan Student Loan Trust, Series 2007-A, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .350%
2.709% FRN 6/28/39 (b)

     623,375        595,042  

Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corp., Series 2015-1, Class A1,
1 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
2.733% FRN 12/01/31

     421,519        420,959  

KeyCorp Student Loan Trust Series 2006-A, Class 2A4, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .310%
2.602% FRN 9/27/35

     416,749        415,711  

Series 2000-A, Class A2, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .320%
2.650% FRN 5/25/29

     379,767        375,450  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust, Series 2017-C, Class A2A
1.870% 11/25/42 (b)

     553,184        551,494  

Navient Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2015-AA, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.273% FRN 12/15/28 (b)

     704,354        712,423  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust, Series 2018-A, Class A1
2.530% 2/18/42 (b)

     2,826,859        2,804,963  

Navient Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
2.281% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

     1,213,851        1,213,850  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2018-1A, Class A3,
2.811% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

   $ 1,120,000      $ 1,123,485  

Series 2016-3A, Class A2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .850%
2.941% FRN 6/25/65 (b)

     750,000        754,777  

Series 2016-5A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250%
3.341% FRN 6/25/65 (b)

     2,468,166        2,532,749  

Series 2016-6A, Class A3, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.300%
3.391% FRN 3/25/66 (b)

     2,200,000        2,281,306  

Nelnet Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2016-A, Class A1A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%
3.647% FRN 12/26/40 (b)

     673,222        674,451  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust
Series 2005-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .170%
2.502% FRN 3/23/37

     1,066,967        1,001,316  

Series 2006-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.560% FRN 1/25/38

     896,328        838,282  

Series 2006-3, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .250%
2.585% FRN 6/25/41

     433,516        397,575  

Series 2004-3, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .350%
2.710% FRN 10/25/40

     1,444,083        1,383,872  

Series 2010-4A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .800%
2.760% FRN 4/25/46 (b)

     85,444        86,239  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
2.851% FRN 5/25/66 (a) (b)

     1,790,000        1,789,998  

Series 2014-2A, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 6/25/41 (b)

     375,000        351,429  

SLC Student Loan Trust
Series 2006-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .230%
2.571% FRN 12/15/39

     1,469,201        1,382,149  

Series 2005-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .280%
2.621% FRN 3/15/40

     2,192,153        2,051,128  

SLM Private Education Loan Trust, Series 2011-A, Class A3, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.500%
4.573% FRN 1/15/43 (b)

     440,000        450,938  

SLM Student Loan Trust
Series 2007-5, Class A6, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .110%
2.470% FRN 1/26/43

     600,000        578,329  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2005-5, Class A4, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.500% FRN 10/25/28

   $ 700,000      $ 697,491  

Series 2006-4, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.560% FRN 1/25/70

     429,481        410,684  

Series 2006-5, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .210%
2.570% FRN 10/25/40

     465,217        440,790  

Series 2006-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .220%
2.580% FRN 1/25/41

     471,496        441,603  

Series 2006-10, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .220%
2.580% FRN 3/25/44

     1,061,836        1,001,937  

Series 2003-14, Class A6, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .300%
2.660% FRN 7/25/25

     400,000        399,066  

Series 2005-8, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .310%
2.670% FRN 1/25/55

     466,422        440,228  

Series 2004-3, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .470%
2.830% FRN 10/25/64

     353,490        333,948  

Series 2003-14, Class A7, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/65 (b)

     2,550,000        2,520,619  

Series 2003-11, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .650%
2.991% FRN 12/15/38

     520,336        497,890  

Series 2005-6, Class A5B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.560% FRN 7/27/26

     16,416        16,497  

Series 2002-7, Class A11, 28 day ARS
4.080% FRN 3/15/28

     240,000        240,000  

Series 2003-5, Class A9, 28 day ARS + 2.500% 4.480% FRN 6/17/30

     700,000        700,000  

Series 2003-5, Class A7, 28 day ARS + 2.500% 4.490% FRN 6/17/30

     550,000        550,000  

Series 2003-2, Class A7, 28 day ARS 5.083% FRN 9/15/28

     750,000        750,000  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust
Series 2017-B, Class A1,
2.343% FRN 6/17/24 (a) (b)

     490,544        490,456  

Series 2018-B, Class A2B,
2.804% FRN 1/15/37 (a) (b)

     1,500,000        1,499,676  

Series 2014-A, Class A2A,
3.050% 5/15/26 (b)

     590,437        588,116  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2016-C, Class A2A,
1.480% 5/26/31 (b)

     285,222        284,166  

Series 2017-F, Class A1FX,
2.050% 1/25/41 (b)

     958,901        950,461  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2017-A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .700%
2.791% FRN 3/26/40 (b)

   $ 856,548      $ 859,145  

Series 2015-A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 3/25/33 (b)

     163,933        165,307  

Series 2016-A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%
3.841% FRN 8/25/36 (b)

     562,683        579,858  
     

 

 

 
        58,544,646  
     

 

 

 
WL Collateral CMO — 3.2%

 

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CF1, Class M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .700% 2.791% FRN 3/25/45 (b)

     88,529        88,432  

Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
2.976% VRN 12/25/57 (a) (b)

     1,035,495        1,017,343  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
3.027% VRN 12/25/57 (a) (b)

     1,035,495        1,018,347  

Series 2018-2A, Class A1,
3.479% VRN 4/25/58 (a) (b)

     2,524,932        2,538,061  

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A5,
3.500% VRN 6/25/48 (a) (b)

     723,213        715,045  

Series 2018-3, Class A5,
3.500% VRN 9/25/48 (a) (b)

     1,069,753        1,054,322  

Series 2017-6, Class A5,
3.500% VRN 12/25/48 (a) (b)

     1,053,688        1,042,442  

PNMAC GMSR Issuer Trust, Series 2018-GT1, Class A (Acquired 2/21/18, Cost $440,000), 4.941% FRN 2/25/23 (a) (b) (c) (d)

     440,000        442,651  

PSMC Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A3,
3.500% VRN 2/25/48 (a) (b)

     996,529        990,045  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust

     

Series 2015-1, Class A6,
2.500% VRN 1/25/45 (a) (b)

     881,218        857,168  

Series 2018-3, Class A4,
3.500% VRN 3/25/48 (a) (b)

     964,267        953,367  

Series 2018-CH1, Class A10,
4.000% VRN 2/25/48 (a) (b)

     801,142        809,946  

Series 2018-CH2, Class A12,
4.000% VRN 6/25/48 (a) (b)

     1,389,169        1,404,423  
     

 

 

 
        12,931,592  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $191,996,929)
        192,425,658  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES — 0.8%

 

Pass-Through Securities — 0.1%

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Pool #1Q0239, 1 year CMT + 2.235% 3.797% FRN 3/01/37

   $ 374,231      $ 387,346  

Government National Mortgage Association II, Pool #82462, 1 year CMT + 1.500%
3.375% FRN 1/20/40

     150,488        155,965  
     

 

 

 
        543,311  
     

 

 

 
Whole Loans — 0.7%

 

Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities
Series 2018-C03, Class 1M1,
2.771% FRN 10/25/30 (a)

     1,173,564        1,173,653  

Series 2016-C06, Class 1M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.300%
3.391% FRN 4/25/29

     685,288        691,019  

Series 2016-C05, Class 2M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350%
3.441% FRN 1/25/29

     286,081        287,202  

Series 2016-C04, Class 1M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.450%
3.541% FRN 1/25/29

     474,865        478,420  
     

 

 

 
        2,630,294  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES
(Cost $3,160,916)
        3,173,605  
     

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 85.5%

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 85.5%

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Index
0.125% 4/15/21 (e)

     23,039,330        22,680,690  

0.125% 4/15/22 (e)

     26,881,695        26,328,588  

0.125% 7/15/22 (e)

     24,088,100        23,687,005  

0.125% 1/15/23 (e)

     24,492,061        23,942,476  

0.125% 7/15/24 (e)

     18,798,140        18,272,787  

0.125% 7/15/26 (e)

     19,854,430        19,020,827  

0.250% 1/15/25 (e)

     19,997,892        19,450,056  

0.375% 7/15/23

     861,056        853,213  

0.375% 7/15/25 (e) (f)

     22,128,228        21,734,687  

0.375% 7/15/27 (e)

     23,858,268        23,210,761  

0.500% 1/15/28 (e)

     11,880,882        11,623,469  

0.625% 4/15/23 (e)

     11,949,659        11,927,595  

0.625% 1/15/24 (e)

     12,345,250        12,328,865  

0.625% 1/15/26

     896,036        891,161  

0.625% 2/15/43 (e)

     5,883,084        5,567,361  

0.750% 2/15/42 (e)

     7,765,113        7,581,239  

0.750% 2/15/45 (e)

     8,796,716        8,532,376  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

0.875% 2/15/47 (e)

   $ 6,744,725      $ 6,744,777  

1.000% 2/15/48 (e)

     8,329,150        8,608,850  

1.125% 1/15/21 (e) (g)

     2,722,905        2,758,209  

1.375% 2/15/44 (e)

     8,060,625        8,997,808  

1.750% 1/15/28 (e)

     6,575,965        7,185,366  

2.000% 1/15/26 (e)

     8,455,467        9,265,308  

2.125% 2/15/40

     2,028,040        2,549,142  

2.125% 2/15/41 (e)

     4,586,598        5,806,577  

2.375% 1/15/25 (e)

     10,371,518        11,499,918  

2.375% 1/15/27 (e)

     6,458,712        7,346,317  

3.375% 4/15/32 (e)

     2,822,300        3,767,452  

3.625% 4/15/28 (e)

     5,110,578        6,487,631  

3.875% 4/15/29 (e)

     6,825,997        8,999,223  
     

 

 

 
        347,649,734  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $350,191,483)
        347,649,734  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $553,481,682)
        554,113,891  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PURCHASED
OPTIONS (#) — 0.7%
(Cost $2,611,695)
        2,636,652  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $556,093,377)
        556,750,543  
     

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 35.5%

 

Commercial Paper — 35.4%

 

Aon Corp.
2.515% 8/30/18 (b)

     5,000,000        4,978,843  

2.705% 9/14/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,967,827  

AT&T, Inc.
2.890% 12/06/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,928,080  

Avery Dennison Corp.
2.231% 7/02/18 (b)

     2,300,000        2,299,575  

BAT International Finance
2.757% 9/05/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,971,927  

Bell Canada
2.721% 10/18/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,952,437  

Campbell Soup Co.
2.603% 10/01/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,959,470  

CRH America Finance, Inc.
2.653% 9/12/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,968,750  

Dominion Resources
2.602% 7/10/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,995,838  

2.653% 9/12/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,968,750  

Entergy Corp.
2.675% 9/06/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,970,456  

HP, Inc.
2.500% 7/25/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,991,424  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Hyundai Capital America
2.653% 9/17/18 (b)

   $ 6,000,000      $ 5,966,440  

Molex Electronic Technologies 2.385% 7/09/18 (b)

     5,000,000        4,996,576  

Nasdaq, Inc.
2.474% 8/07/18 (b)

     5,000,000        4,987,883  

National Grid USA
2.656% 10/03/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,958,912  

Nutrien Ltd.
2.587% 8/27/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,974,453  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
2.684% 7/09/18 (b)

     5,500,000        5,496,659  

Sempra Energy Holdings
2.599% 8/28/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,975,500  

Southern Co.
2.448% 7/27/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,989,071  

Spectra Energy Partners
2.605% 8/14/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,981,539  

Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.705% 7/09/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,996,225  

Thomson Reuters Corp.
2.597% 8/31/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,974,500  

Transcanada Pipelines Ltd.
2.654% 9/17/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,966,440  

Tyco International Holding Sarl
2.231% 7/02/18 (b)

     6,000,000        5,998,888  

WPP CP LLC
2.910% 7/17/18 (b)

     1,500,000        1,498,274  
     

 

 

 
        143,714,737  
     

 

 

 
Time Deposit — 0.1%

 

Euro Time Deposit
0.350% 7/02/18

     194,318        194,318  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $143,897,398)
        143,909,055  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 172.4%
(Cost $699,990,775) (h)
        700,659,598  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (72.4)%         (294,204,053
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 406,455,545  
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ABS

Asset-Backed Security

ARS

Auction Rate Security

CLO

Collateralized Loan Obligation

CMO

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

CMT

Constant Maturity Treasury Index

FRN

Floating Rate Note

MBS

Mortgage-Backed Security

VRN

Variable Rate Note

WL

Whole Loan

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The rates shown are the current interest rates at June 30, 2018.

(b)

Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $310,486,969 or 76.39% of net assets.

(c)

Investment was valued using significant unobservable inputs.

(d)

Restricted security. Certain securities are restricted as to resale. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $1,620,722 or 0.40% of net assets. The Fund generally bears the costs, if any, associated with the disposition of restricted securities.

(e)

All or portion of this security is pledged as collateral for open reverse repurchase agreements. (Note 2)

(f)

A portion of this security is pledged/held as collateral for open swap agreements. (Note 2).

(g)

A portion of this security is pledged/held as collateral for open futures contracts and open swap agreements. (Note 2).

(h)

See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

 

 

(#) The Fund had the following open Purchased Swaptions contracts at June 30, 2018:

  

 

OTC Counterparty*   Units    

Notional
Amount

  Expiration
Date
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise
Rate
    Description   Premiums
Purchased
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Call                                                  

Barclays Bank PLC

    11,240,000       USD     11,240,000     12/13/32       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.44   $ 561,913     $ 471,301     $ (90,612
Credit Suisse International     6,310,000       USD     6,310,000     1/31/33       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 2.61     302,880       294,698       (8,182
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                864,793       765,999       (98,794
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Put                                                  

Barclays Bank PLC

    22,880,000       USD     22,880,000     12/13/32       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.94   $ 1,143,841     $ 1,246,943     $ 103,102  
Credit Suisse International     12,590,000       USD     12,590,000     1/31/33       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 3.11     603,061       623,710       20,649  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                1,746,902       1,870,653       123,751  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $ 2,611,695     $ 2,636,652     $ 24,957  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
*

Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Fund had the following open Futures contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Value/ Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Futures Contracts — Long                           
U.S. Treasury Long Bond     9/19/18        1      $ 141,308      $ 3,692  
U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year     9/19/18        11        1,322,954        (891
          

 

 

 
           $ 2,801  
          

 

 

 

Futures Contracts — Short

          
U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year     9/28/18        74      $ (15,640,593    $ (34,688
U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year     9/28/18        19        (2,142,641      (16,086
          

 

 

 
           $ (50,774
          

 

 

 

 

The Fund had the following open Swap agreements at June 30, 2018:

 

 

Counterparty   Currency   Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Payment
Frequency
  Receive (Pay)
Fixed Rate
  Deliverable on Default   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
(Received)
Paid
    Value  

Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection††

 

OTC Swaps*

 

Goldman Sachs International   USD     450,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
  $ (46,959   $ 277     $ (46,682
Goldman Sachs International   USD     330,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
    (7,794)       (26,439     (34,233
Goldman Sachs International   USD     890,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
    (15,253)       (77,074     (92,327
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.   USD     690,000       5/11/63     Monthly   3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
    (72,429)       849       (71,580
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (142,435)     $ (102,387   $ (244,822
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Counterparty   Currency   Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Payment
Frequency
  Payments Made
by Fund
  Payments Received
by Fund
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
Received
(Paid)
    Value  

Interest Rate Swaps

 

Centrally Cleared Swaps

 

  USD     24,300,000       7/02/20    

Quarterly/Semi-Annually

  3-Month
USD-LIBOR-BBA
  Fixed 2.775%   $ (7,931   $ -     $ (7,931
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
OTC Swaps*

 

Bank of America N.A.   USD     8,500,000       11/20/19     Pay at maturity   2.012%   U.S. Consumer Price
Index
  $ 55,353     $ -     $ 55,353  
Bank of America N.A.   USD     8,500,000       1/11/20     Pay at maturity   2.057%   U.S. Consumer Price
Index
    38,616       -       38,616  
Bank of America N.A.   USD     5,300,000       1/19/20     Pay at maturity   2.095%   U.S. Consumer Price
Index
    19,026       -       19,026  
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.   USD     17,000,000       12/20/19     Pay at maturity   1.910%   U.S. Consumer Price
Index
    129,109       -       129,109  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 242,104     $ -     $ 242,104  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Collateral for swap agreements held by Credit Suisse International and Goldman Sachs International amounted to $168,784 and $260,329, respectively, in securities, at June 30, 2018.

 

*

Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Payment is based on a percentage of the index. Reference entities are a number of individual issuers comprising the index.

††

For each credit derivative with sold protection, the credit ratings of the entities referenced, as rated by any rating organization, are included in the equivalent S&P Global Ratings. The reference entity rating represents the likelihood of a potential payment by the Fund if the referenced entity experiences a credit event as of period end. Notional amounts represent the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the Fund could be required to make under the credit derivatives with sold protection.

The Fund had the following open Reverse Repurchase agreements at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

Description    Value      Value
Including
Accrued
Interest
 

Agreement with BNP Paribas SA, dated 5/03/18, 2.06%, to be repurchased on demand until 8/03/18 at value plus accrued interest.

   $ 59,110,875      $ 59,307,059  

Agreement with Daiwa Securities, dated 4/06/18, 1.970%, to be repurchased on demand until 7/10/18 at value plus accrued interest.

     59,036,250        59,310,850  

Agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co., dated 6/07/18, 2.210%, to be repurchased on demand until 9/07/18 at value plus accrued interest.

     40,455,995        40,513,117  

Agreement with HSBC Bank USA Inc., dated 6/06/18, 2.150%, to be repurchased on demand until 9/06/18 at value plus accrued interest.

     65,591,750        65,673,702  

Agreement with HSBC Bank USA Inc., dated 6/19/18, 2.150%, to be repurchased on demand until 7/03/18 at value plus accrued interest.

     29,241,875        29,273,148  

Agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, dated 6/05/18, 2.190%, to be repurchased on demand until 9/05/18 at value plus accrued interest.

     32,872,500        32,922,494  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 286,309,245      $ 287,000,370  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Currency Legend

USD U.S. Dollar

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  
BONDS & NOTES — 97.7%  
CORPORATE DEBT — 47.9%  
Aerospace & Defense — 0.5%      

Harris Corp.
2.700% 4/27/20

   $ 1,154,000      $ 1,143,783  
     

 

 

 
Agriculture — 1.0%      

Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp.
3.500% 11/24/20

     1,180,000        1,179,308  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC
2.950% 7/21/20 (a)

     1,087,000        1,075,797  
     

 

 

 
        2,255,105  
     

 

 

 
Airlines — 0.4%      

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2014-1, Class B,
4.375% 4/01/24

     27,900        27,900  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.625% 3/15/22

     850,000        840,408  
     

 

 

 
        868,308  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 1.7%      

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
2.835% FRN 4/05/21 (b)

     605,000        607,109  

3.589% FRN 2/15/23 (b)

     575,000        578,540  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc. 3.250% 1/05/23

     1,390,000        1,347,008  

Hyundai Capital America
2.000% 7/01/19 (a)

     65,000        64,154  

2.550% 2/06/19 (a)

     140,000        139,483  

3.000% 10/30/20 (a)

     800,000        789,249  

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.
1.900% 9/14/21 (a)

     480,000        456,801  
     

 

 

 
        3,982,344  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.5%      

Lear Corp.
5.375% 3/15/24

     1,120,000        1,161,730  
     

 

 

 
Banks — 8.0%      

Banco Santander SA
3.500% 4/11/22

     1,200,000        1,170,522  

Bancolombia SA
5.950% 6/03/21

     345,000        363,264  

Bank of America Corp. 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .930%
2.816% VRN 7/21/23

     2,450,000        2,368,970  

Barclays PLC
3.710% FRN 5/16/24 (b)

     485,000        480,999  

Citigroup, Inc.
3.142% VRN 1/24/23 (b)

     1,245,000        1,219,748  

Compass Bank
5.500% 4/01/20

     1,350,000        1,388,882  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Discover Bank
3.350% 2/06/23

   $ 923,000      $ 899,461  

4.200% 8/08/23

     310,000        312,798  

First Horizon National Corp.
3.500% 12/15/20

     1,130,000        1,133,776  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2.875% 2/25/21

     2,110,000        2,082,554  

3.200% 2/23/23

     290,000        282,588  

JP Morgan Chase & Co.
4.500% 1/24/22

     1,090,000        1,127,509  

Macquarie Bank Ltd.
2.850% 1/15/21 (a)

     130,000        128,032  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
2.665% 7/25/22

     1,290,000        1,245,071  

Morgan Stanley
3.750% 2/25/23

     1,320,000        1,321,497  

Regions Financial Corp.
3.200% 2/08/21

     1,095,000        1,089,330  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
2.058% 7/14/21

     585,000        561,011  

2.846% 1/11/22

     150,000        146,506  

SVB Financial Group
5.375% 9/15/20

     75,000        78,184  

Synchrony Bank
3.000% 6/15/22

     765,000        736,688  

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS
4.750% 10/17/19 (a)

     370,000        366,640  
     

 

 

 
        18,504,030  
     

 

 

 
Beverages — 0.7%      

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
2.650% 2/01/21

     274,000        270,224  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
3.500% 1/12/24

     413,000        410,450  

Maple Escrow Subsidiary, Inc.
4.057% 5/25/23 (a)

     725,000        726,768  

Molson Coors Brewing Co.
2.100% 7/15/21

     330,000        316,446  
     

 

 

 
        1,723,888  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 0.4%      

Celgene Corp.
3.250% 2/20/23

     670,000        654,493  

4.000% 8/15/23

     330,000        332,802  
     

 

 

 
        987,295  
     

 

 

 
Building Materials — 1.2%      

Holcim US Finance Sarl & Cie SCS
6.000% 12/30/19 (a)

     1,160,000        1,202,223  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
2.825% FRN 12/20/19 (b)

     185,000        185,305  

3 mo. USD LIBOR +.650%
2.979% FRN 5/22/20

     395,000        395,965  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Masco Corp.
3.500% 4/01/21

   $ 370,000      $ 369,514  

7.125% 3/15/20

     65,000        68,849  

Standard Industries, Inc.
5.500% 2/15/23 (a)

     560,000        565,600  
     

 

 

 
        2,787,456  
     

 

 

 
Chemicals — 1.8%      

Incitec Pivot Finance LLC
6.000% 12/10/19 (a)

     902,000        932,591  

LyondellBasell Industries NV
5.000% 4/15/19

     565,000        570,586  

6.000% 11/15/21

     500,000        535,106  

RPM International, Inc.
3.450% 11/15/22

     8,000        7,881  

6.125% 10/15/19

     878,000        908,063  

The Sherwin-Williams Co.
2.750% 6/01/22

     685,000        663,762  

Syngenta Finance NV
3.698% 4/24/20 (a)

     440,000        438,402  
     

 

 

 
        4,056,391  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 0.3%      

S&P Global, Inc.
3.300% 8/14/20

     635,000        635,681  
     

 

 

 
Computers — 1.0%      

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.
3.480% 6/01/19 (a)

     430,000        431,083  

4.420% 6/15/21 (a)

     475,000        481,946  

DXC Technology Co.
2.875% 3/27/20

     230,000        228,352  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.
4.450% 12/01/20

     1,095,000        1,103,212  
     

 

 

 
        2,244,593  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 2.4%

 

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.500% 5/15/21

     1,010,000        1,029,064  

Aircastle Ltd.
5.000% 4/01/23

     1,310,000        1,314,913  

Ally Financial, Inc.
4.750% 9/10/18

     920,000        921,725  

Genpact Luxembourg Sarl
3.700% 4/01/22 (a)

     1,035,000        1,011,097  

Lazard Group LLC
4.250% 11/14/20

     1,190,000        1,213,295  
     

 

 

 
        5,490,094  
     

 

 

 
Electric — 1.7%      

Ameren Corp.
2.700% 11/15/20

     555,000        548,867  

Duke Energy Corp.
1.800% 9/01/21

     480,000        459,457  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

EDP Finance BV
4.125% 1/15/20 (a)

   $ 452,000      $ 455,697  

Enel Finance International NV
2.875% 5/25/22 (a)

     785,000        747,969  

Entergy Texas, Inc.
2.550% 6/01/21

     95,000        92,881  

7.125% 2/01/19

     798,000        816,377  

Israel Electric Corp. Ltd.
7.250% 1/15/19 (a)

     283,000        288,448  

Puget Energy, Inc.
6.000% 9/01/21

     260,000        278,066  

6.500% 12/15/20

     255,000        273,080  
     

 

 

 
        3,960,842  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 0.3%      

FLIR Systems, Inc.
3.125% 6/15/21

     380,000        375,836  

Tech Data Corp.
3.700% 2/15/22

     240,000        234,736  
     

 

 

 
        610,572  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 0.1%

 

SBA Tower Trust
3.168% 4/09/47 (a)

     350,000        342,432  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 0.9%      

Danone SA
2.077% 11/02/21 (a)

     1,340,000        1,281,009  

JBS Investments GmbH
7.750% 10/28/20 (a)

     200,000        203,500  

Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV
2.000% 10/28/21 (a)

     595,000        567,665  
     

 

 

 
        2,052,174  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 1.0%      

Abbott Laboratories
2.900% 11/30/21

     675,000        664,385  

3.250% 4/15/23

     270,000        266,210  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
3.211% FRN 12/29/20 (b)

     1,185,000        1,186,936  

Boston Scientific Corp.
2.850% 5/15/20

     255,000        253,103  
     

 

 

 
        2,370,634  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 1.2%      

Cigna Corp.
4.000% 2/15/22

     316,000        320,416  

4.500% 3/15/21

     790,000        806,705  

HCA, Inc.
3.750% 3/15/19

     1,130,000        1,134,237  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
2.625% 2/01/20

     470,000        466,253  
     

 

 

 
        2,727,611  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Home Builders — 0.5%      

Lennar Corp.
4.500% 11/15/19

   $ 1,128,000      $ 1,135,050  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 3.7%      

American International Group, Inc.
3.300% 3/01/21

     550,000        549,611  

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
6.125% 8/15/23

     585,000        569,544  

Athene Global Funding
4.000% 1/25/22 (a)

     1,240,000        1,248,889  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.750% 8/15/21

     543,000        575,942  

Enstar Group Ltd.
4.500% 3/10/22

     575,000        573,164  

Jackson National Life Global Funding
2.500% 6/27/22 (a)

     1,165,000        1,123,091  

Lincoln National Corp.
4.000% 9/01/23

     122,000        123,001  

6.250% 2/15/20

     500,000        524,104  

Nuveen Finance LLC
2.950% 11/01/19 (a)

     1,155,000        1,150,494  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
5.000% 6/01/21

     700,000        725,449  

Trinity Acquisition PLC
3.500% 9/15/21

     470,000        466,158  

Willis Towers Watson PLC
5.750% 3/15/21

     370,000        390,071  

XLIT Ltd.
5.750% 10/01/21

     465,000        496,146  
     

 

 

 
        8,515,664  
     

 

 

 
Internet — 0.5%      

Expedia Group, Inc.
7.456% 8/15/18

     1,148,000        1,153,568  
     

 

 

 
Investment Companies — 0.8%      

Ares Capital Corp.
3.625% 1/19/22

     30,000        29,256  

3.875% 1/15/20

     678,000        680,216  

FS Investment Corp.
4.000% 7/15/19

     470,000        470,450  

TCP Capital Corp.
4.125% 8/11/22

     675,000        644,315  
     

 

 

 
        1,824,237  
     

 

 

 
Leisure Time — 0.6%      

Brunswick Corp.
4.625% 5/15/21 (a)

     1,388,000        1,388,059  
     

 

 

 
Lodging — 0.4%      

Marriott International, Inc.
2.300% 1/15/22

     30,000        28,773  

2.875% 3/01/21

     875,000        862,852  
     

 

 

 
        891,625  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Machinery – Diversified — 0.5%      

CNH Industrial Capital LLC
3.375% 7/15/19

   $ 353,000      $ 353,282  

3.875% 10/15/21

     635,000        631,825  

4.875% 4/01/21

     115,000        118,019  
     

 

 

 
        1,103,126  
     

 

 

 
Media — 1.0%      

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating
Capital
3.579% 7/23/20

     605,000        604,231  

Discovery Communications LLC
2.950% 3/20/23

     355,000        339,497  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
3.875% 8/01/22 (a)

     1,347,000        1,299,855  
     

 

 

 
        2,243,583  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 1.5%      

Anglo American Capital PLC
3.750% 4/10/22 (a)

     500,000        496,405  

Glencore Finance Canada Ltd.
4.250% STEP 10/25/22 (a)

     354,000        357,997  

Glencore Funding LLC
3.000% 10/27/22 (a)

     260,000        249,187  

4.125% 5/30/23 (a)

     590,000        588,708  

Kinross Gold Corp.
5.125% 9/01/21

     570,000        584,791  

5.950% 3/15/24

     550,000        563,750  

Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd.
4.200% 10/01/22 (a)

     565,000        565,628  
     

 

 

 
        3,406,466  
     

 

 

 
Office Equipment/Supplies — 0.6%      

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
3.625% STEP 10/01/21

     1,490,000        1,400,675  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 0.6%      

Antero Resources Corp.
5.375% 11/01/21

     246,000        249,075  

Continental Resources, Inc.
5.000% 9/15/22

     710,000        719,381  

EQT Corp.
3.000% 10/01/22

     565,000        544,237  
     

 

 

 
        1,512,693  
     

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers — 0.5%      

Graphic Packaging International LLC
4.750% 4/15/21

     1,094,000        1,104,940  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 2.6%      

Bayer US Finance II LLC
3.345% FRN 12/15/23 (a) (b)

     980,000        979,949  

Cardinal Health, Inc. 3 mo. USD LIBOR +.770% 3.111% FRN 6/15/22

     1,190,000        1,188,810  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

CVS Health Corp.
2.125% 6/01/21

   $ 960,000      $ 922,840  

3.700% 3/09/23

     305,000        303,453  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
3.300% 2/25/21

     1,195,000        1,190,618  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.400% 9/23/21

     235,000        224,980  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV
2.200% 7/21/21

     1,325,000        1,228,987  
     

 

 

 
        6,039,637  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 1.4%      

Andeavor Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
3.500% 12/01/22

     170,000        166,103  

Energy Transfer Partners LP
4.200% 9/15/23

     1,160,000        1,159,430  

EQT Midstream Partners LP
4.750% 7/15/23

     660,000        658,937  

The Williams Cos., Inc.
3.700% 1/15/23

     1,270,000        1,228,725  
     

 

 

 
        3,213,195  
     

 

 

 
Private Equity — 0.5%      

Hercules Capital, Inc.
4.625% 10/23/22

     1,110,000        1,108,383  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 1.4%

 

American Tower Corp.

     

2.250% 1/15/22

     415,000        396,755  

3.000% 6/15/23

     640,000        613,684  

3.300% 2/15/21

     175,000        174,811  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.400% 2/15/21

     714,000        713,164  

Digital Realty Trust LP
3.400% 10/01/20

     320,000        319,888  

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP
2.950% 7/01/22

     275,000        266,091  

Simon Property Group LP
2.350% 1/30/22

     550,000        530,304  

Weyerhaeuser Co.
7.375% 10/01/19

     135,000        141,856  
     

 

 

 
        3,156,553  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.9%      

AutoNation, Inc.
3.350% 1/15/21

     825,000        819,596  

Dollar Tree, Inc.
3.700% 5/15/23

     590,000        584,705  

QVC, Inc.
3.125% 4/01/19

     577,000        576,331  
     

 

 

 
        1,980,632  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Semiconductors — 0.9%      

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd.
3.000% 1/15/22

   $ 950,000      $ 924,028  

Microchip Technology, Inc.
3.922% 6/01/21 (a)

     450,000        450,747  

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC
4.125% 6/01/21 (a)

     770,000        768,075  
     

 

 

 
        2,142,850  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 1.7%      

Ericsson LM
4.125% 5/15/22

     1,750,000        1,723,905  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
6.500% 6/15/19

     1,083,000        1,108,397  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
9.250% 4/15/22

     490,000        551,250  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.946% 3/15/22

     480,000        471,100  
     

 

 

 
        3,854,652  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 0.3%      

Ryder System, Inc.
2.250% 9/01/21

     425,000        410,452  

2.875% 9/01/20

     340,000        336,269  
     

 

 

 
        746,721  
     

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing — 1.9%      

Aviation Capital Group Corp.
2.875% 9/17/18 (a)

     1,260,000        1,260,236  

DAE Funding LLC
4.000% 8/01/20 (a)

     205,000        202,694  

GATX Corp.
2.600% 3/30/20

     575,000        568,008  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.
5.250% 8/15/22 (a)

     1,205,000        1,192,962  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.
2.500% 6/15/19 (a)

     370,000        367,953  

3.050% 1/09/20 (a)

     615,000        612,104  

3.300% 4/01/21 (a)

     150,000        148,827  

3.375% 2/01/22 (a)

     20,000        19,713  
     

 

 

 
        4,372,497  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT

(Cost $112,120,852)

        110,199,769  
     

 

 

 
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS — 0.0%

 

Louisiana State Public Facilities Authority, Series 2011-A, Class A2, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.900% 3.260% FRN 4/26/27 (b)

     52,128        52,349  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS

(Cost $52,128)

        52,349  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 47.3%

 

Auto Floor Plan ABS — 0.4%      

Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II, Series 2016-1, Class A, 1 mo. LIBOR +
1.350% 3.441% FRN 9/27/21 (a)

   $ 520,000      $ 521,247  

NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class A2
2.190% 9/15/21 (a)

     480,000        475,499  
     

 

 

 
        996,746  
     

 

 

 
Automobile ABS — 8.3%      

American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust
Series 2017-1, Class B,
2.390% 2/16/21 (a)

     407,526        406,995  

Series 2017-4, Class C,
2.940% 1/10/24 (a)

     770,000        765,154  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-1, Class D,
2.540% 6/08/20

     210,000        209,965  

CarFinance Capital Auto Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
1.750% 6/15/21 (a)

     15,172        15,157  

CPS Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-A, Class A,
2.160% 5/17/21 (a)

     159,573        159,009  

Series 2015-C, Class B,
2.550% 2/18/20 (a)

     59,604        59,604  

Series 2017-A, Class B,
2.680% 5/17/21 (a)

     1,150,000        1,146,744  

CPS Auto Trust, Series 2016-C, Class B,
2.480% 9/15/20 (a)

     190,000        189,683  

Drive Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2017-2, Class C,
2.750% 9/15/23

     140,000        139,698  

Series 2017-1, Class C,
2.840% 4/15/22

     270,000        269,566  

Series 2018-2, Class B,
3.220% 4/15/22

     200,000        200,076  

DT Auto Owner Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A,
2.590% 5/17/21 (a)

     888,186        886,719  

Series 2018-1A, Class B,
3.040% 1/18/22 (a)

     290,000        288,996  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC
Series 2016-1, Class A2,
1.830% 9/20/21 (a)

     109,829        109,638  

Series 2017-1, Class A3,
2.600% 7/20/22 (a)

     210,000        208,353  

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2018-1A, Class B,
2.750% 4/15/22 (a)

     270,000        267,615  

Series 2016-3A, Class B,
2.840% 8/16/21 (a)

     260,000        259,744  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2017-1A, Class B,
3.000% 12/15/21 (a)

   $ 260,000      $ 259,846  

Series 2018-2A, Class B,
3.270% 5/16/22 (a)

     250,000        249,622  

Series 2015-2A, Class C,
3.900% 3/15/21 (a)

     650,000        651,795  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust
Series 2016-2A, Class B,
2.210% 7/15/22 (a)

     540,000        530,709  

Series 2017-3A, Class B,
2.720% 4/17/23 (a)

     340,000        333,004  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
3.220% 1/17/23 (a)

     290,000        289,974  

Flagship Credit Auto Trust
Series 2015-2, Class A,
1.980% 10/15/20 (a)

     18,620        18,600  

Series 2015-3, Class A,
2.380% 10/15/20 (a)

     33,317        33,275  

Series 2016-4, Class B,
2.410% 10/15/21 (a)

     910,000        903,318  

Series 2018-1, Class A,
2.590% 6/15/22 (a)

     678,133        675,283  

Series 2016-4, Class C,
2.710% 11/15/22 (a)

     410,000        399,654  

Series 2016-1, Class A,
2.770% 12/15/20 (a)

     91,904        91,927  

Series 2017-1, Class B,
2.830% 3/15/23 (a)

     615,000        612,631  

Series 2017-4, Class C,
2.920% 11/15/23 (a)

     650,000        637,698  

Series 2018-2, Class A,
2.970% 10/17/22 (a)

     731,564        730,740  

Series 2018-1, Class B,
3.130% 1/17/23 (a)

     1,250,000        1,241,560  

Hertz Vehicle Financing II LP
Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.290% 2/25/24 (a)

     1,560,000        1,527,662  

Series 2018-1A, Class B,
3.600% 2/25/24 (a)

     770,000        748,488  

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC,
Series 2018-3A, Class B,
4.370% 7/25/24 (a)

     330,000        329,878  

NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust Series 2015-2A, Class A,
2.380% 10/15/20 (a)

     250,000        249,791  

Series 2016-1A, Class A1, 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.700%
3.773% FRN 4/15/21 (a)

     370,000        373,920  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-2A, Class A,
2.310% 12/14/21 (a)

     450,000        446,678  

Oscar US Funding Trust II
Series 2015-1A, Class A3,
1.860% 10/15/19 (a)

     74,944        74,883  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2015-1A, Class A4,
2.440% 6/15/22 (a)

   $ 300,000      $ 298,878  

Oscar US Funding Trust IV, Series 2016-1A, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +1.700%
3.619% FRN 7/15/20 (a)

     28,770        28,872  

Oscar US Funding Trust V, Series 2016-2A, Class A2A,
2.310% 11/15/19 (a)

     75,436        75,308  

Oscar US Funding Trust VI
Series 2017-1A, Class A3,
2.820% 6/10/21 (a)

     240,000        238,965  

Series 2017-1A, Class A4,
3.300% 5/10/24 (a)

     160,000        159,537  

Oscar US Funding Trust VIII LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A2A,
2.910% 4/12/21 (a)

     320,000        319,014  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2016-1, Class B,
2.470% 12/15/20

     159,298        159,275  

Series 2014-4, Class D,
3.100% 11/16/20

     200,000        200,284  

Series 2016-1, Class D,
4.020% 4/15/22

     500,000        505,789  

Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2018-A, Class B,
2.750% 2/20/20 (a)

     150,000        149,435  
     

 

 

 
        19,129,009  
     

 

 

 
Commercial MBS — 1.2%      

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-CR14, Class A2,
3.147% 2/10/47

     260,617        260,963  

GCCFC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-GG7, Class AM,
5.951% VRN 7/10/38 (b)

     131,923        133,477  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2018-LAQ, Class A, 3.000% FRN 6/15/32 (a) (b)

     850,000        850,243  

RETL, Series 2018-RVP, Class A,
3.173% FRN 3/15/33 (a) (b)

     612,102        613,137  

TIAA Seasoned Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C4, Class AJ,
5.477% VRN 8/15/39 (b)

     18,079        18,007  

Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2016-2, Class AFX,
2.997% VRN 10/25/46 (b)

     298,408        297,069  

VMC Finance LLC, Series 2018-FL1, Class A,
2.893% FRN 4/15/35 (a) (b)

     366,883        367,033  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C33, Class AM, 6.209% VRN 2/15/51 (b)

   $ 219,515      $ 223,377  
     

 

 

 
        2,763,306  
     

 

 

 
Home Equity ABS — 0.1%      

ACE Securities Corp.
Series 2005-HE7, Class A2D, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.660%
2.751% FRN 11/25/35

     3,354        3,355  

Series 2005-HE5, Class M2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.735%
2.826% FRN 8/25/35

     22,699        23,074  

Countrywide Partnership Trust, Series 2004-EC1, Class M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.900%
2.991% FRN 2/25/35

     102,644        101,635  

Credit Suisse Seasoned Loan Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.240%
2.331% FRN 10/25/34 (a)

     111,952        111,912  
     

 

 

 
        239,976  
     

 

 

 
Other ABS — 18.3%      

321 Henderson Receivables I LLC
Series 2006-1A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.200%
2.273% FRN 3/15/41 (a)

     76,774        75,373  

Series 2010-3A, Class A,
3.820% 12/15/48 (a)

     241,588        241,023  

ALM VII Ltd., Series 2012-7A, Class A1R, 3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.480% 3.828% FRN 10/15/28 (a)

     370,000        372,361  

American Tower Trust #1, Series 13, Class 2A,
3.070% 3/15/48 (a)

     500,000        487,653  

Apidos CLO XXV, Series 2016-25A, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.460% 3.819% FRN 10/20/28 (a)

     520,000        520,502  

Arbys Funding LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2,
4.969% 10/30/45 (a)

     292,500        292,920  

Avant Loans Funding Trust Series 2017-B, Class A,
2.290% 6/15/20 (a)

     220,842        220,567  

Series 2018-A, Class A,
3.090% 6/15/21 (a)

     390,000        389,781  

Avery Point III CLO Ltd., Series 2013-3A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.120%
3.475% FRN 1/18/25 (a)

     472,548        472,594  

BCC Funding XIV LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
2.200% 2/20/19 (a)

     1,366,604        1,365,940  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Birchwood Park CLO Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.180%
3.528% FRN 7/15/26 (a)

   $ 340,000      $ 340,041  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.430%
3.785% FRN 7/18/27 (a)

     475,000        475,018  

BlueVirgo Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class NOTE,
3.000% 12/15/22 (a)

     209,616        209,601  

BRE Grand Islander Timeshare Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.940% 5/25/29 (a)

     196,967        192,087  

Capital Automotive LLC, Series 2012-1A, Class A1,
3.870% 4/15/47 (a)

     256,967        256,459  

Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust, Series 2018-1, Class A,
4.125% 6/15/43 (a)

     370,000        371,702  

Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.000% 12/10/23 (a)

     57,321        57,034  

CLI Funding VI LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.620% 5/18/42 (a)

     527,612        520,148  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-5, Class 3A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.460%
2.551% FRN 9/25/34

     10,463        10,445  

Denali Capital CLO X LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A1,
3.412% FRN 10/26/27 (a) (b)

     350,000        350,224  

Diamond Resorts Owner Trust
Series 2013-2, Class A,
2.270% 5/20/26 (a)

     73,929        73,860  

Series 2014-1, Class A,
2.540% 5/20/27 (a)

     30,022        29,961  

Series 2015-1, Class A,
2.730% 7/20/27 (a)

     63,017        62,896  

Series 2015-2, Class A,
2.990% 5/22/28 (a)

     76,531        75,994  

Series 2016-1, Class A,
3.080% 11/20/28 (a)

     444,147        433,758  

Series 2015-2, Class B,
3.540% 5/22/28 (a)

     51,710        51,187  

Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A2I,
4.116% 7/25/48 (a)

     360,000        369,460  

Dong Fang Container Finance II SPV Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class A1,
1.950% 11/25/39 (a)

     31,250        31,111  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Drug Royalty Corp., Inc., Series 2012-1, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.250% 6.130% FRN 7/15/24 (a)

   $ 24,333      $ 24,479  

Drug Royalty II LP, Series 2014-1, Class A1, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.850% 5.198% FRN 7/15/23 (a)

     74,067        74,812  

Elara HGV Timeshare Issuer LLC
Series 2017-A, Class A,
2.690% 3/25/30 (a)

     238,541        233,394  

Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.730% 4/25/28 (a)

     411,872        403,019  

Series 2014-A, Class B,
3.020% VRN 2/25/27 (a) (b)

     80,354        77,891  

Element Rail Leasing I LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A1,
2.299% 4/19/44 (a)

     101,786        101,165  

Element Rail Leasing II LLC
Series 2015-1A, Class A1,
2.707% 2/19/45 (a)

     52,156        51,406  

Series 2016-1A, Class A1,
3.968% 3/19/46 (a)

     145,293        146,547  

Entegry New Orleans Storm Recovery Funding I LLC, Series 2015-1, Class A,
2.670% 6/01/27

     72,283        70,656  

FRS I LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A1,
1.800% 4/15/43 (a)

     22,186        22,044  

Galaxy XX CLO Ltd., Series 2015-20A, Class AR,
3.359% FRN 4/20/31 (a) (b)

     600,000        597,399  

Global SC Finance II SRL, Series 2013-1A, Class A,
2.980% 4/17/28 (a)

     142,583        140,274  

Global SC Finance IV Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.850% 4/15/37 (a)

     293,983        291,820  

Goodgreen Trust
Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.230% 10/15/52 (a)

     452,224        438,444  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.930% VRN 10/15/53 (a) (b)

     384,633        386,425  

GSAMP Trust, Series 2005-AHL, Class M1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .645%
2.736% FRN 4/25/35

     18,497        18,622  

Hercules Capital Funding Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A,
3.524% 4/16/21 (a)

     60,108        60,127  

Hero Funding Trust
Series 2017-3A, Class A1,
3.190% 9/20/48 (a)

     288,772        279,236  

Series 2016-4A, Class A1,
3.570% 9/20/47 (a)

     320,230        319,385  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2015-1A, Class A,
3.840% 9/21/40 (a)

   $ 717,825      $ 735,314  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
4.670% 9/20/48 (a)

     516,733        532,135  

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust Series 2014-AA, Class A,
1.770% 11/25/26 (a)

     103,334        101,535  

Series 2013-A, Class A,
2.280% 1/25/26 (a)

     82,683        82,113  

Series 2017-AA, Class B,
2.960% VRN 12/26/28 (a) (b)

     259,952        252,664  

LCM XXIII Ltd., Series 23A, Class A1,
3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.400%
3.759% FRN 10/20/29 (a)

     590,000        592,706  

Lendmark Funding Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.830% 12/22/25 (a)

     240,000        237,914  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.810% 12/21/26 (a)

     350,000        350,951  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-WL1, Class M2, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.825%
2.916% FRN 6/25/35

     1,353        1,353  

Madison Park Funding XXII Ltd.,
Series 2016-22A, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.480%
3.840% FRN 10/25/29 (a)

     420,000        421,799  

Madison Park Funding XIV Ltd., Series 2014-14A, Class A1R, 3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.120%
3.479% FRN 7/20/26 (a)

     280,000        280,040  

Magnetite XI Ltd., Series 2014-11A, Class A1R, 3 mo. USD LIBOR +1.120%
3.475% FRN 1/18/27 (a)

     700,000        700,076  

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust
Series 2017-BA, Class A,
2.920% 12/20/29 (a)

     900,000        886,954  

Series 2017-AA, Class A,
3.620% 2/20/29 (a)

     400,000        401,615  

Marlette Funding Trust
Series 2017-3A, Class A,
2.360% 12/15/24 (a)

     172,953        172,246  

Series 2017-2A, Class A,
2.390% 7/15/24 (a)

     161,331        160,992  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
2.610% 3/15/28 (a)

     948,271        945,591  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.827% 3/15/24 (a)

     251,244        251,110  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.060% 1/17/23 (a)

     46,233        46,250  

Series 2018-2A, Class A,
3.060% 7/17/28 (a)

     320,000        320,000  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Mosaic Solar Loans LLC

     

Series 2017-2A, Class D,
0.010% 9/20/42 (a)

   $ 250,000      $ 227,491  

Series 2018-2GS, Class A,
4.200% 2/20/44 (a)

     360,000        359,942  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
4.450% 6/20/42 (a)

     95,571        97,556  

MVW Owner Trust

     

Series 2013-1A, Class A,
2.150% 4/22/30 (a)

     78,851        77,759  

Series 2014-2, Class A,
2.250% 9/22/31 (a)

     130,901        128,132  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
2.250% 12/20/33 (a)

     53,266        51,837  

Nations Equipment Finance Funding III LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.610% 2/20/21 (a)

     40,356        40,372  

Neuberger Berman CLO XX Ltd.,
Series 2015-20A, Class BR,
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250% 3.598% FRN 1/15/28 (a) (b)

     250,000        248,758  

New Residential Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T2, Class AT2,
2.575% 10/15/49 (a)

     1,950,000        1,931,780  

NP SPE II LLC,
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
3.372% 10/21/47 (a)

     177,939        174,065  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust,
Series 2016-T4, Class AT4,
3.107% 12/15/50 (a)

     700,000        699,326  

OCP CLO Ltd.,
Series 2015-8A, Class A2AR,
3.803% FRN 4/17/27 (a) (b)

     650,000        647,144  

OHA Loan Funding Ltd.,
Series 2015-1A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.410%
3.753% FRN 8/15/29 (a)

     590,000        593,036  

Orange Lake Timeshare Trust
Series 2014-AA, Class A,
2.290% 7/09/29 (a)

     31,349        30,495  

Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.610% 3/08/29 (a)

     188,448        181,153  

Series 2016-A, Class B,
2.910% 3/08/29 (a)

     315,926        309,839  

Oxford Finance Funding Trust
Series 2014-1A, Class A,
3.475% 12/15/22 (a)

     28,277        27,995  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.968% 6/17/24 (a)

     200,000        199,110  

RAAC, Series 2006-RP2, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .250%
2.341% FRN 2/25/37 (a)

     26,341        26,309  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Race Point VIII CLO Ltd., Series 2013-8A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.340%
3.671% FRN 2/20/30 (a)

   $ 700,000      $ 703,826  

Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.400% 3/22/32 (a)

     303,849        298,228  

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2014-2A, Class A,
2.050% VRN 6/20/31 (a) (b)

     97,499        97,045  

Series 2014-3A, Class A,
2.300% 10/20/31 (a)

     149,115        148,236  

Series 2015-2A, Class A,
2.430% 6/20/32 (a)

     292,043        288,749  

Series 2015-3A, Class A,
2.580% 9/20/32 (a)

     63,921        62,913  

Series 2016-2A, Class B,
2.780% 7/20/33 (a)

     243,948        241,069  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
2.910% 3/20/34 (a)

     411,124        407,675  

Series 2015-1A, Class B,
3.050% 3/22/32 (a)

     370,372        368,287  

Series 2015-3A, Class B,
3.080% 9/20/32 (a)

     24,585        24,408  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC Series 2016-3, Class A,
3.050% 12/26/25 (a)

     188,048        187,467  

Series 2016-5, Class A,
3.060% 9/25/28 (a)

     1,059,739        1,055,383  

Series 2016-2A, Class A,
3.090% 10/27/25 (a)

     215,003        214,643  

Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.260% 8/25/25 (a)

     544,021        542,835  

Series 2015-2, Class A,
3.280% 9/15/23 (a)

     339,681        340,207  

Series 2017-2, Class A,
3.280% 2/25/26 (a)

     416,038        415,943  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC, Series 2016-AA, Class A,
3.050% 4/25/29 (a)

     410,059        408,543  

Springleaf Funding Trust,
Series 2016-AA, Class A,
2.900% 11/15/29 (a)

     1,460,000        1,452,478  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust, Series 2016-T1, Class AT1,
2.530% 11/16/48 (a)

     1,040,000        1,044,763  

Symphony CLO XV Ltd.,
Series 2014-15A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.180%
3.533% FRN 10/17/26 (a)

     800,000        800,098  

Taco Bell Funding LLC,
Series 2016-1A, Class A2I,
3.832% 5/25/46 (a)

     374,300        374,797  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

TAL Advantage VI LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A,
4.500% 4/20/42

   $ 443,456      $ 452,217  

TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016-1A, Class A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.480%
3.822% FRN 10/13/29 (a)

     300,000        301,069  

TLF National Tax Lien Trust, Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.090% 12/15/29 (a)

     499,869        499,552  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC, Series 2017-1A, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.700%
3.773% FRN 12/15/20 (a)

     260,000        260,470  

Treman Park CLO Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class AR, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.370% 3.729% FRN 4/20/27 (a)

     950,000        950,291  

Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2018-1A, Class A1,
3.820% 6/17/48 (a)

     600,000        599,779  

Trip Rail Master Funding LLC
Series 2017-1A, Class A1,
2.709% 8/15/47 (a)

     150,764        148,626  

Series 2011-1A, Class A2,
6.024% 7/15/41 (a)

     669,679        699,662  

Triton Container Finance IV LLC, Series 2017-2A, Class A,
3.620% 8/20/42 (a)

     962,164        953,035  

Triton Container Finance VI LLC, Series 2018-2A, Class A,
4.190% 6/22/43 (a)

     550,000        549,804  

VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A,
2.540% 7/20/33 (a)

     476,214        465,475  

Welk Resorts LLC
Series 2015-AA, Class A,
2.790% 6/16/31 (a)

     86,366        84,598  

Series 2017-AA, Class B,
3.410% 6/15/33 (a)

     241,588        235,872  

Westgate Resorts LLC
Series 2014-1A, Class A,
2.150% 12/20/26 (a)

     76,001        75,531  

Series 2017-1A, Class A,
3.050% 12/20/30 (a)

     238,220        235,997  

Series 2015-2A, Class A,
3.200% 7/20/28 (a)

     153,162        153,095  

Series 2018-1A, Class A,
3.380% 12/20/31 (a)

     414,937        414,164  
     

 

 

 
        42,169,132  
     

 

 

 
Student Loans ABS — 14.6%      

Access Group, Inc. Series 2015-1, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +
.700% 2.791% FRN 7/25/56 (a)

     247,229        246,887  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2015-1, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 7/25/58 (a)

   $ 140,000      $ 125,374  

AccessLex Institute
Series 2004-A, Class A3, 28 day ARS
1.699% FRN 7/01/39

     1,250,000        1,225,444  

Series 2003-A, Class A3, 3 mo. Treasury + 1.200%
3.120% FRN 7/01/38

     49,746        47,053  

Brazos Student Finance Corp., Series 2003-A, Class A3, 28 day ARS 1.729% FRN 7/01/38

     100,000        98,842  

College Ave Student Loans LLC, Series 2018-A, Class A1,
0.000% FRN 12/26/47 (a) (b)

     251,091        251,040  

College Loan Corp. Trust I,
Series 2005-2, Class B, 3 mo. USD
LIBOR + .490%
2.838% FRN 1/15/37

     224,440        210,467  

Commonbond Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-AGS, Class C,
3.820% 2/25/44 (a)

     230,000        228,945  

Series 2017-AGS, Class C,
5.280% 5/25/41 (a)

     477,284        477,789  

Credit Suisse ABS Repackaging Trust,
Series 2013-A, Class B,
2.500% 1/25/30 (a)

     92,918        86,429  

DRB Prime Student Loan Trust
Series 2015-A, Class A3,
2.320% 4/25/30

     44,510        44,138  

Series 2015-B, Class A3,
2.540% 4/27/26 (a)

     51,135        50,384  

Series 2016-B, Class A2,
2.890% 6/25/40 (a)

     191,689        187,575  

Series 2015-A, Class A2,
3.060% 7/25/31 (a)

     92,672        92,068  

Series 2015-B, Class A2,
3.170% 7/25/31 (a)

     84,783        84,454  

Series 2015-D, Class A2,
3.200% 1/25/40 (a)

     640,457        640,161  

Series 2015-D, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.700%
3.791% FRN 1/25/40 (a)

     179,706        183,213  

Series 2016-R, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.900%
3.991% FRN 10/25/44 (a)

     681,025        691,860  

Series 2016-A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.000%
4.091% FRN 4/25/40 (a)

     169,361        174,081  

Earnest Student Loan Program LLC
Series 2016-C, Class A2,
2.680% 7/25/35 (a)

     323,225        311,103  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2016-D, Class A2,
2.720% 1/25/41 (a)

   $ 290,972      $ 286,469  

Series 2016-B, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.050%
4.141% FRN 2/26/35 (a)

     183,847        190,933  

ECMC Group Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A,
2.841% FRN 2/27/68 (a) (b)

     867,295        868,379  

Series 2017-1A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.200%
3.291% FRN 12/27/66 (a)

     910,173        925,353  

Series 2016-1A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.350%
3.441% FRN 7/26/66 (a)

     467,155        474,787  

Edlinc Student Loan Funding,
Series 2017-A, Class A, (Acquired 12/22/17, Cost $695,132),
3.350% FRN 12/01/47 (a) (b) (c) (d)

     638,116        634,346  

Education Loan Asset-Backed Trust I,
Series 2013-1, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .800%
2.891% FRN 6/25/26 (a)

     410,139        410,311  

ELFI Graduate Loan Program LLC
Series 2018-A, Class A1,
2.841% FRN 8/25/42 (a) (b)

     713,100        713,102  

Series 2018-A, Class B,
4.000% 8/25/42 (a)

     250,000        243,428  

Higher Education Funding I,
Series 2004-1, Class B1, 28 day ARS 0.000% FRN 1/01/44 (a)

     950,000        834,104  

KeyCorp Student Loan Trust,
Series 2006-A, Class 2A4, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .310%
2.602% FRN 9/27/35

     55,283        55,145  

Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust,
Series 2017-B, Class CFX,
3.610% 8/25/42 (a)

     330,771        317,386  

Navient Private Education Loan Trust
Series 2014-AA, Class A2A,
2.740% 2/15/29 (a)

     226,662        223,350  

Series 2018-BA, Class A2B,
2.788% FRN 12/15/59 (a) (b)

     170,000        169,991  

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust, Series 2018-A, Class A1,
2.530% 2/18/42 (a)

     490,106        486,309  

Navient Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A3,
2.811% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

     850,000        852,645  

Series 2018-2A, Class A3,
2.841% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

     540,000        539,075  

Series 2018-3A, Class A3,
2.888% FRN 3/25/67 (a) (b)

     900,000        900,000  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2017-5A, Class A,
2.891% FRN 7/26/66 (a) (b)

   $ 390,820      $ 394,423  

Series 2017-1A, Class A3, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.150%
3.241% FRN 7/26/66 (a)

     750,000        768,218  

Series 2016-5A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.250%
3.341% FRN 6/25/65 (a)

     705,190        723,643  

Series 2016-6A, Class A3, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.300%
3.391% FRN 3/25/66 (a)

     560,000        580,696  

Nelnet Private Education Loan Trust
Series 2016-A, Class A1B,
3.600% 12/26/40 (a)

     192,362        185,692  

Series 2016-A, Class A1A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%
3.647% FRN 12/26/40 (a)

     267,151        267,639  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust
Series 2014-6A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .650%
2.741% FRN 11/25/52 (a)

     334,062        335,345  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
2.851% FRN 5/25/66 (a) (b)

     800,000        799,999  

Series 2015-3A, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.460% FRN 6/25/54 (a)

     130,000        121,928  

Series 2014-1A, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 10/25/47 (a)

     170,000        162,972  

Northstar Education Finance, Inc.,
Series 2005-1, Class A5, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
3.109% FRN 10/30/45

     198,587        197,078  

PHEAA Student Loan Trust,
Series 2016-2A, Class A, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + .950%
3.041% FRN 11/25/65 (a)

     578,415        585,817  

SLC Student Loan Trust,
Series 2005-1, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.543% FRN 2/15/45

     387,236        358,829  

SLM Student Loan Trust
Series 2007-5, Class A6, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .110%
2.470% FRN 1/26/43

     120,000        115,666  

Series 2005-5, Class A4, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.500% FRN 10/25/28

     280,000        278,996  

Series 2007-1, Class A6, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .140%
2.500% FRN 1/27/42

     100,000        96,440  

Series 2006-10, Class A6, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .150%
2.510% FRN 3/25/44

     200,000        192,904  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Series 2006-7, Class B, ABS, FRN,
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .200%
2.560% FRN 1/27/42

   $ 1,180,478      $ 1,123,019  

Series 2006-5, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .210%
2.570% FRN 10/25/40

     465,217        440,790  

Series 2006-10, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .220%
2.580% FRN 3/25/44

     755,777        713,144  

Series 2005-6, Class B, ABS, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .290%
2.650% FRN 1/25/44

     629,642        588,458  

Series 2003-14, Class A6, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .300%
2.660% FRN 7/25/25

     150,000        149,650  

Series 2005-9, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .300%
2.660% FRN 1/25/41

     466,253        445,105  

Series 2005-8, Class B, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .310%
2.670% FRN 1/25/55

     187,641        177,103  

Series 2004-3A, Class A6A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .550%
2.910% FRN 10/25/64 (a)

     850,000        845,381  

Series 2004-10, Class A7A, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/29 (a)

     570,000        572,494  

Series 2005-9, Class A7A, 3 mo. EURIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 1/25/41

     710,000        705,828  

Series 2003-14, Class A7, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .600%
2.960% FRN 10/25/65 (a)

     2,150,000        2,125,228  

Series 2005-7, Class A5, 3 mo. USD LIBOR + .750%
3.110% FRN 1/25/40

     770,000        767,112  

Series 2013-4, Class B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.500%
3.591% FRN 12/28/70

     120,000        116,742  

Series 2003-5, Class A7, 28 day ARS + 2.500% 4.490% FRN 6/17/30

     50,000        50,000  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust Series 2018-B, Class A2B,
2.804% FRN 1/15/37 (a) (b)

     550,000        549,881  

Series 2016-C, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.100%
3.173% FRN 9/15/34 (a)

     290,000        293,983  

Series 2014-A, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.150%
3.223% FRN 5/15/26 (a)

     526,132        531,144  

Series 2016-B, Class A2B, 1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.450%
3.523% FRN 2/17/32 (a)

     135,348        138,201  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2015-A, Class RC, (Acquired 4/19/17, Cost $562,750),
0.000% 3/25/33 (a) (c) (d)

   $ 200      $ 295,000  

Series 2017-D, Class R1, (Acquired 7/19/17, Cost $565,900),
0.000% 9/25/40 (a) (c) (d)

     1,000,000        600,000  

Series 2018-A, Class R1 (Acquired 1/22/18, Cost $718,200),
0.000% 2/25/42 (a) (c) (d)

     1,000,000        718,200  

Series 2016-E, Class A2B,
2.490% 1/25/36 (a)

     330,000        322,195  

Series 2016-D, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +.950%
3.041% FRN 1/25/39 (a)

     101,868        102,577  

Series 2016-B, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +1.200%
3.291% FRN 6/25/33 (a)

     167,282        169,643  

Series 2016-A, Class A1, 1 mo. USD LIBOR +1.750%
3.841% FRN 8/25/36 (a)

     181,790        187,339  
     

 

 

 
        33,476,922  
     

 

 

 
WL Collateral CMO — 4.4%      

Bank of America Mortgage Securities, Series 2004-G, Class 2A7,
3.829% VRN 8/25/34 (b)

     6,842        6,921  

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Series 2004-2, Class 1A1,
3.717% VRN 2/25/34 (b)

     3,552        3,592  

Series 2003-42, Class 1A1,
3.991% VRN 9/25/33 (b)

     794        722  

Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust Series 2018-1A, Class A2,
3.027% VRN 12/25/57 (a) (b)

     594,137        584,297  

Series 2018-2A, Class A3,
3.684% VRN 4/25/58 (a) (b)

     969,636        974,680  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-9, Class 2A1,
4.211% VRN 8/25/34 (b)

     1,424        1,424  

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR4, Class 1A,
3.618% VRN 8/25/34 (b)

     8,369        8,176  

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A5,
3.500% VRN 6/25/48 (a) (b)

     419,930        415,188  

Series 2018-3, Class A5,
3.500% VRN 9/25/48 (a) (b)

     632,127        623,008  

Series 2018-4, Class A15,
3.500% VRN 10/25/48 (a) (b)

     586,766        580,168  

Series 2017-6, Class A5,
3.500% VRN 12/25/48 (a) (b)

     587,454        581,185  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc. Series 2004-A1, Class IA,
3.560% VRN 2/25/34 (b)

   $ 699      $ 673  

Series 2003-A4, Class IA,
3.955% VRN 7/25/33 (b)

     534        551  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-2AR, Class 1A,
4.375% VRN 2/25/34 (b)

     43        46  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2016-4A, Class A1,
3.750% VRN 11/25/56 (a) (b)

     347,260        348,142  

PNMAC GMSR Issuer Trust, Series 2018-GT1, Class A (Acquired 2/21/18, Cost $250,000),
4.941% FRN 2/25/23 (a) (b) (c) (d)

     250,000        251,506  

PSMC Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A3,
3.500% VRN 2/25/48 (a) (b)

     613,252        609,262  

Series 2018-2, Class A3,
3.500% VRN 6/25/48 (a) (b)

     636,293        626,038  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2015-1, Class A6,
2.500% VRN 1/25/45 (a) (b)

     493,482        480,014  

Series 2018-3, Class A4,
3.500% VRN 3/25/48 (a) (b)

     742,486        734,093  

Series 2018-5, Class A4,
3.500% VRN 5/25/48 (a) (b)

     593,472        586,772  

Series 2018-CH1, Class A10,
4.000% VRN 2/25/48 (a) (b)

     400,571        404,973  

Series 2018-CH2, Class A12,
4.000% VRN 6/25/48 (a) (b)

     992,264        1,003,159  

Shellpoint Co-Originator Trust, Series 2016-1, Class 2A3,
3.000% VRN 10/25/31 (a) (b)

     845,044        814,371  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-2, Class 2A, 3.854% VRN 3/25/34 (b)

     5,055        5,071  

TIAA Bank Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2018-2, Class A4,
3.500% VRN 7/25/48 (a) (b) (c) (e)

     340,000        336,706  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR2, Class A, 12 mo. MTA +1.400%
2.958% FRN 4/25/44

     13,401        13,761  
     

 

 

 
        9,994,499  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $109,091,286)
        108,769,590  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES — 1.0%  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.9%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Series 4740, Class CA,
3.000% 5/15/39

   $ 287,944      $ 283,968  

Series 4491, Class B,
3.000% 8/15/40

     470,949        465,018  

Series 4720, Class A,
3.000% 3/15/41

     396,796        391,978  

Federal National Mortgage Association Series 2015-80, Class CA,
3.000% 4/25/40

     652,269        643,320  

Series 2015-63, Class KA,
3.000% 1/25/41

     313,703        310,813  

Government National Mortgage Association (b)
Series 2014-131, Class BW
2.848% 5/20/41

     138,222        143,100  
     

 

 

 
        2,238,197  
     

 

 

 
Pass-Through Securities — 0.1%      

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     

Pool #C01079 7.500% 10/01/30

     343        391  

Pool #C01135 7.500% 2/01/31

     1,055        1,201  

Federal National Mortgage Association

     

Pool #725692 1 year CMT + 2.138%
3.536% FRN 10/01/33

     22,175        23,157  

Pool #888586 1 year CMT + 2.208%
3.607% FRN 10/01/34

     23,748        24,982  

Pool #775539 12 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.645% 4.179% FRN 5/01/34

     8,871        9,236  

Pool #575667 7.000% 3/01/31

     2,364        2,702  

Pool #529453 7.500% 1/01/30

     510        582  

Pool #531196 7.500% 2/01/30

     64        73  

Pool #530299 7.500% 3/01/30

     68        76  

Pool #536386 7.500% 4/01/30

     85        97  

Pool #535996 7.500% 6/01/31

     1,256        1,433  

Pool #523499 8.000% 11/01/29

     54        62  

Pool #252926 8.000% 12/01/29

     32        37  

Pool #532819 8.000% 3/01/30

     31        35  

Pool #534703 8.000% 5/01/30

     519        597  

Pool #253437 8.000% 9/01/30

     33        38  

Pool #253481 8.000% 10/01/30

     14        17  

Pool #190317 8.000% 8/01/31

     659        760  

Pool #596656 8.000% 8/01/31

     226        235  

Pool #602008 8.000% 8/01/31

     809        931  

Pool #597220 8.000% 9/01/31

     629        730  

Government National Mortgage Association

     

Pool #371146 7.000% 9/15/23

     92        97  

Pool #352022 7.000% 11/15/23

     1,118        1,203  

Pool #491089 7.000% 12/15/28

     1,738        1,908  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Pool #478658 7.000% 5/15/29

   $ 422      $ 479  

Pool #500928 7.000% 5/15/29

     807        914  

Pool #499410 7.000% 7/15/29

     245        279  

Pool #510083 7.000% 7/15/29

     226        255  

Pool #493723 7.000% 8/15/29

     491        559  

Pool #581417 7.000% 7/15/32

     2,381        2,715  

Government National Mortgage Association II

     

Pool #008746 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.125% FRN 11/20/25

     902        914  

Pool #080136 1 year CMT + 1.500% 3.125% FRN 11/20/27

     166        169  

Pool #82462 1 year CMT + 1.500%
3.375% FRN 1/20/40

     63,364        65,669  

Pool #82488 1 year CMT + 1.500%
3.375% FRN 3/20/40

     73,276        75,947  
     

 

 

 
        218,480  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES
(Cost $2,514,519)
        2,456,677  
     

 

 

 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 1.5%  
U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 1.5%  

U.S. Treasury Note
8.000% 11/15/21 (f)

     1,020,000        1,194,468  

8.125% 8/15/19

     1,020,000        1,083,662  

8.750% 5/15/20

     1,020,000        1,136,836  
     

 

 

 
        3,414,966  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $3,429,591)
        3,414,966  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $227,208,376)
        224,893,351  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PURCHASED
OPTIONS (#) — 0.9%
(Cost $2,011,623)
        2,033,122  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $229,219,999)
        226,926,473  
     

 

 

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.9%  
Commercial Paper — 0.9%      

Dominion Resources
2.601% 7/09/18 (a)

     2,000,000        1,998,742  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Time Deposit — 0.0%      

Euro Time Deposit
0.350% 7/02/18

   $ 13,047      $ 13,047  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,011,772)
        2,011,789  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5% (Cost $231,231,771) (g)         228,938,262  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — 0.5%         1,079,223  
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 230,017,485  
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ABS Asset-Backed Security
ARS Auction Rate Security
CLO Collateralized Loan Obligation
CMO Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury Index
FRN Floating Rate Note
MBS Mortgage-Backed Security
MTA Monthly Treasury Average Index
STEP Step Up Bond
VRN Variable Rate Note
WL Whole Loan

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a) Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $126,398,698 or 54.95% of net assets.
(b) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. The rates shown are the current interest rates at June 30, 2018.
(c) Investment was valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(d) Restricted security. Certain securities are restricted as to resale. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $2,499,052 or 1.09% of net assets. The Fund generally bears the costs, if any, associated with the disposition of restricted securities.
(e) This security is fair valued in good faith in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $336,706 or 0.15% of net assets.
(f) A portion of this security is pledged/held as collateral for open futures contracts. (Note 2).
(g) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

 

 

 

(#) The Fund had the following open Purchased Swaptions contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

OTC Counterparty*   Units     Notional
Amount
  Expiration
Date
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise
Rate
    Description   Premiums
Purchased
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Call  

Barclays Bank PLC

    6,340,000       USD     6,340,000     12/13/32       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying Swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.44   $ 316,951     $ 265,841     $ (51,110
Credit Suisse International     7,310,000       USD     7,310,000     1/31/33       Receive     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying Swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 2.61     350,880       341,401       (9,479
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                667,831       607,242       (60,589
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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OTC Counterparty*   Units     Notional
Amount
  Expiration
Date
    Pay/
Receive
Exercise
Rate
    Description   Premiums
Purchased
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Put  

Barclays Bank PLC

    12,910,000       USD     12,910,000     12/13/32       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying Swap terminates 12/15/42, Strike 2.94   $ 645,410     $ 703,585     $ 58,175  
Credit Suisse International     14,580,000       USD     14,580,000     1/31/33       Pay     3-Month USD LIBOR BBA 10 Year Swaption, Underlying Swap terminates 2/02/43, Strike 3.11     698,382       722,295       23,913  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                1,343,792       1,425,880       82,088  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
              $ 2,011,623     $ 2,033,122     $ 21,499  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
*

Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.

The Fund had the following open Futures contracts at June 30, 2018:

 

 

      Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
   Notional
Amount
  Value/ Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Futures Contracts — Long  
U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year      9/19/18      232    $27,648,628   $ 234,872  
U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year      9/28/18      437    92,464,168     104,723  
          

 

 

 
  $ 339,595  
          

 

 

 
Futures Contracts — Short  
U.S. Treasury Note Ultra 10 Year      9/19/18      84    $(10,607,778)   $ (163,910
U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year      9/28/18      506    (57,068,231)     (422,066
          

 

 

 
  $ (585,976
          

 

 

 

The Fund had the following open Swap agreements at June 30, 2018:

 

 

Counterparty    Currency    Notional
Amount
     Expiration
Date
     Payment
Frequency
   Receive (Pay)
Fixed Rate
  Deliverable on Default    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Premium
(Received)
Paid
    Value  

Credit Default Swaps — Sell Protection††

 

OTC Swaps*

 

Goldman Sachs International    USD      410,000        5/11/63      Monthly    3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
   $ (42,785   $ 253     $ (42,532
Goldman Sachs International    USD      410,000        5/11/63      Monthly    3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
     (7,027     (35,506     (42,533
Goldman Sachs International    USD      150,000        5/11/63      Monthly    3.000%   CMBX.NA.BBB-.6†
(Rating: BBB-)
     (3,543     (12,018     (15,561
                   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ (53,355   $ (47,271   $ (100,626
                   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

 

 

* Contracts are subject to a Master Netting Agreement.
Payment is based on a percentage of the index. Reference entities are a number of individual issuers comprising the index.
†† For each credit derivative with sold protection, the credit ratings of the entities referenced, as rated by any rating organization, are included in the equivalent S&P Global Ratings. The reference entity rating represents the likelihood of a potential payment by the Fund if the referenced entity experiences a credit event as of period end. Notional amounts represent the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the Fund could be required to make under the credit derivatives with sold protection.

Currency Legend

USD U.S. Dollar

 

Country weightings, as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:

 

United States

     82.9

Cayman Islands

     5.3

Netherlands

     2.3

United Kingdom

     1.1

Japan

     1.0

Luxembourg

     1.0

Ireland

     0.8

Bermuda

     0.8

Sweden

     0.7

Canada

     0.7

France

     0.6

Spain

     0.5

Australia

     0.3

Turkey

     0.2

Colombia

     0.2

Austria

     0.1

Barbados

     0.1

United States Virgin Islands

     0.0
  

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     98.6

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     1.4
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Small Cap Equity Fund – Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 98.7%

 

COMMON STOCK — 98.7%

 

Basic Materials — 3.1%

 

Iron & Steel — 0.9%

 

Allegheny Technologies, Inc. (a)

     42,825      $ 1,075,764  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 2.2%

 

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (b)

     18,030        1,185,472  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

     15,035        1,565,294  
     

 

 

 
        2,750,766  
     

 

 

 
        3,826,530  
     

 

 

 
Communications — 4.6%

 

Internet — 3.9%

 

Etsy, Inc. (a)

     41,210        1,738,650  

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a)

     26,090        1,488,434  

Yelp, Inc. (a)

     41,420        1,622,836  
     

 

 

 
        4,849,920  
     

 

 

 
Media — 0.7%

 

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. (a)

     115,270        881,815  
     

 

 

 
        5,731,735  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Cyclical — 13.9%

 

Airlines — 1.2%

 

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a)

     40,280        1,464,178  
     

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers — 0.9%

 

Navistar International Corp. (a)

     25,900        1,054,648  
     

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment — 3.1%

 

Dorman Products, Inc. (a)

     21,710        1,483,010  

Visteon Corp. (a)

     18,700        2,416,788  
     

 

 

 
        3,899,798  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 8.2%

 

The Children’s Place, Inc.

     12,360        1,493,088  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

     30,310        1,909,530  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

     14,930        1,270,842  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Class A

     14,990        1,172,068  

Suburban Propane Partners LP (c)

     72,425        1,701,263  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     23,340        1,529,004  

The Wendy’s Co.

     69,680        1,197,102  
     

 

 

 
        10,272,897  
     

 

 

 
Storage & Warehousing — 0.5%

 

Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. (a)

     58,760        661,050  
     

 

 

 
        17,352,571  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 21.9%

 

Agriculture — 0.8%

 

Universal Corp.

     15,670        1,035,004  
     

 

 

 
Biotechnology — 3.2%

 

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (a)

     19,180        968,398  

Exact Sciences Corp. (a)

     9,240        552,460  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

     6,270      $ 1,298,956  

Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

     4,096        641,147  

Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (a)

     110,799        455,384  
     

 

 

 
        3,916,345  
     

 

 

 
Commercial Services — 5.8%

 

Asgn, Inc. (a)

     31,932        2,496,763  

Korn/Ferry International

     49,811        3,084,795  

Monro, Inc.

     11,010        639,681  

Paylocity Holding Corp. (a)

     17,830        1,049,474  
     

 

 

 
        7,270,713  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 5.2%

 

Inogen, Inc. (a)

     5,780        1,076,987  

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) (b)

     5,612        200,124  

Intersect ENT, Inc. (a)

     22,870        856,482  

NxStage Medical, Inc. (a)

     23,240        648,396  

Quidel Corp. (a)

     24,150        1,605,975  

Repligen Corp. (a)

     23,660        1,112,966  

Wright Medical Group NV (a) (b)

     38,030        987,259  
     

 

 

 
        6,488,189  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Services — 4.2%

 

Addus HomeCare Corp. (a)

     12,762        730,625  

Amedisys, Inc. (a)

     22,550        1,927,123  

American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. (a)

     23,090        364,129  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a)

     10,660        1,044,040  

Teladoc, Inc. (a) (b)

     20,030        1,162,742  
     

 

 

 
        5,228,659  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 1.5%

 

Acco Brands Corp.

     131,840        1,825,984  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 1.2%

 

Galapagos NV (a)

     4,847        444,645  

TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (a) (b)

     109,120        680,909  

uniQure NV (a)

     10,560        399,168  
     

 

 

 
        1,524,722  
     

 

 

 
        27,289,616  
     

 

 

 
Energy — 3.6%

 

Energy – Alternate Sources — 1.1%

 

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (a)

     80,989        1,445,654  
     

 

 

 
Oil & Gas — 1.6%

 

Matador Resources Co. (a)

     65,415        1,965,721  
     

 

 

 
Pipelines — 0.9%

 

Noble Midstream Partners LP (c)

     22,360        1,141,701  
     

 

 

 
        4,553,076  
     

 

 

 
Financial — 22.2%

 

Banks — 7.3%

 

The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd.

     21,499        982,934  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Small Cap Equity Fund – Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  

BankUnited, Inc.

     44,709      $ 1,826,363  

Chemical Financial Corp.

     22,972        1,278,851  

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

     21,010        859,309  

Customers Bancorp, Inc. (a)

     25,180        714,608  

FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. Class A (a)

     20,073        1,180,293  

IBERIABANK Corp.

     15,750        1,193,850  

Webster Financial Corp.

     16,650        1,060,605  
     

 

 

 
        9,096,813  
     

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services — 1.1%

 

Stifel Financial Corp.

     24,810        1,296,323  
     

 

 

 
Insurance — 0.5%

 

James River Group Holdings Ltd.

     15,775        619,800  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate — 0.8%

 

Realogy Holdings Corp. (b)

     44,740        1,020,072  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 7.7%

 

Brandywine Realty Trust

     95,480        1,611,702  

CYS Investments, Inc.

     214,500        1,608,750  

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     155,690        1,911,873  

EPR Properties

     11,970        775,536  

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

     72,640        1,789,123  

National Storage Affiliates Trust

     62,670        1,931,490  
     

 

 

 
        9,628,474  
     

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 4.8%

 

Beneficial Bancorp, Inc.

     48,210        781,002  

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

     25,710        1,043,826  

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

     37,330        1,118,407  

Sterling Bancorp

     55,840        1,312,240  

WSFS Financial Corp.

     32,510        1,732,783  
     

 

 

 
        5,988,258  
     

 

 

 
        27,649,740  
     

 

 

 
Industrial — 12.9%

 

Building Materials — 2.2%

 

Masonite International Corp. (a)

     20,403        1,465,956  

Summit Materials, Inc. Class A (a)

     48,669        1,277,561  
     

 

 

 
        2,743,517  
     

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment — 2.1%

 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

     10,400        654,784  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

     38,010        1,966,257  
     

 

 

 
        2,621,041  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 2.7%

 

Dycom Industries, Inc. (a)

     13,990        1,322,195  

KBR, Inc.

     69,376        1,243,218  

TopBuild Corp. (a)

     9,890        774,782  
     

 

 

 
        3,340,195  
     

 

 

 
Environmental Controls — 0.9%

 

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (a)

     44,748        1,108,856  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Machinery – Diversified — 0.6%

 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc. (a)

     26,927      $ 696,332  
     

 

 

 
Metal Fabricate & Hardware — 1.1%

 

Rexnord Corp. (a)

     48,700        1,415,222  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 0.6%

 

EnPro Industries, Inc.

     11,300        790,435  
     

 

 

 
Transportation — 1.6%

 

CryoPort, Inc. (a) (b)

     23,710        374,144  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. Class A (a)

     20,590        1,674,379  
     

 

 

 
        2,048,523  
     

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing — 1.1%

 

The Greenbrier Cos., Inc.

     26,020        1,372,555  
     

 

 

 
        16,136,676  
     

 

 

 
Technology — 13.8%

 

Computers — 3.6%

 

CACI International, Inc. Class A (a)

     14,501        2,444,144  

Perspecta, Inc.

     37,924        779,338  

Teradata Corp. (a)

     33,170        1,331,775  
     

 

 

 
        4,555,257  
     

 

 

 
Semiconductors — 3.5%

 

Brooks Automation, Inc.

     39,320        1,282,618  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

     16,800        1,607,760  

Semtech Corp. (a)

     32,070        1,508,894  
     

 

 

 
        4,399,272  
     

 

 

 
Software — 6.7%

 

Blackline, Inc. (a)

     23,240        1,009,313  

Envestnet, Inc. (a)

     17,990        988,550  

j2 Global, Inc.

     23,711        2,053,610  

Pegasystems, Inc.

     23,676        1,297,445  

SendGrid, Inc. (a)

     34,465        914,012  

Zynga, Inc. Class A (a)

     508,227        2,068,484  
     

 

 

 
        8,331,414  
     

 

 

 
        17,285,943  
     

 

 

 
Utilities — 2.7%

 

Electric — 2.7%

 

Black Hills Corp.

     31,510        1,928,727  

NorthWestern Corp.

     25,430        1,455,868  
     

 

 

 
        3,384,595  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $94,191,931)
        123,210,482  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL EQUITIES
(Cost $94,191,931)
        123,210,482  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Small Cap Equity Fund – Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
MUTUAL FUNDS — 3.3%  
Diversified Financial Services — 3.3%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio (d)

     4,097,840      $ 4,097,840  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Cost $4,097,840)
        4,097,840  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $98,289,771)
        127,308,322  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
        
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.2%  
Repurchase Agreement — 1.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (e)

   $ 1,475,024        1,475,024  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,475,024)
        1,475,024  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.2%
(Cost $99,764,795) (f)
        128,783,346  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (3.2)%         (4,021,184
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 124,762,162  
     

 

 

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Denotes all or a portion of security on loan. The total value of securities on loan as of June 30, 2018, was $3,984,687 or 3.19% of net assets. Total securities on loan may not correspond with the amounts identified in the Portfolio of Investments because pending sales may be in the process of recall from the brokers. (Note 2).
(c) Security is a Master Limited Partnership.
(d) Represents investment of security lending collateral. (Note 2).
(e) Maturity value of $1,475,139. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.000%, maturity date of 4/30/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $1,509,131.
(f) See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Special Situations Fund – Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 96.4%  
COMMON STOCK — 96.4%  
Basic Materials — 5.8%  
Chemicals — 4.3%  

The Chemours Co.

     10,379      $ 460,413  

Ingevity Corp. (a)

     6,639        536,830  

Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.

     4,600        78,614  
     

 

 

 
        1,075,857  
     

 

 

 
Mining — 1.5%  

Alcoa Corp. (a)

     8,100        379,728  
     

 

 

 
        1,455,585  
     

 

 

 
Communications — 11.9%  
Internet — 1.9%  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A (a)

     1,360        59,758  

Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (a)

     6,900        407,514  
     

 

 

 
        467,272  
     

 

 

 
Media — 6.7%  

Cable One, Inc.

     500        366,645  

Liberty Broadband Corp. Class A (a)

     3,500        264,740  

Liberty Broadband Corp. Class C (a)

     3,600        272,592  

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One Class C (a)

     5,300        196,789  

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM Class A (a)

     5,600        252,280  

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM Class C (a)

     5,600        254,016  

News Corp. Class A

     5,800        89,900  
     

 

 

 
        1,696,962  
     

 

 

 
Telecommunications — 3.3%  

GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A (a)

     3,440        155,075  

Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class A (a)

     36,000        688,320  
     

 

 

 
        843,395  
     

 

 

 
        3,007,629  
     

 

 

 
Consumer, Cyclical — 7.6%  
Auto Parts & Equipment — 1.7%  

Aptiv PLC

     4,679        428,737  
     

 

 

 
Entertainment — 3.7%  

The Madison Square Garden Co. Class A (a)

     3,010        933,672  
     

 

 

 
Lodging — 1.7%  

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (a)

     12,500        433,750  
     

 

 

 
Retail — 0.5%  

J Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. (a)

     11,500        128,225  
     

 

 

 
        1,924,384  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 27.9%  
Commercial Services — 8.9%  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)

     26,900      $ 2,239,963  
     

 

 

 
Foods — 3.2%  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

     11,733        803,828  
     

 

 

 
Health Care – Products — 5.8%  

Avanos Medical, Inc. (a)

     6,100        349,225  

Danaher Corp.

     5,400        532,872  

Varex Imaging Corp. (a)

     7,500        278,175  

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

     3,100        307,799  
     

 

 

 
        1,468,071  
     

 

 

 
Household Products & Wares — 1.0%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

     2,400        245,040  
     

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals — 9.0%  

AbbVie, Inc.

     6,300        583,695  

Zoetis, Inc.

     19,700        1,678,243  
     

 

 

 
        2,261,938  
     

 

 

 
        7,018,840  
     

 

 

 
Energy — 2.5%  
Oil & Gas — 2.5%  

Andeavor

     1,900        249,242  

Murphy USA, Inc. (a)

     5,000        371,450  
     

 

 

 
        620,692  
     

 

 

 
Financial — 7.6%  
Diversified Financial Services — 4.2%  

Synchrony Financial

     31,800        1,061,484  
     

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) — 3.0%  

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

     10,300        253,689  

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

     13,900        497,620  
     

 

 

 
        751,309  
     

 

 

 
Savings & Loans — 0.4%  

Poage Bankshares, Inc.

     5,400        106,380  
     

 

 

 
        1,919,173  
     

 

 

 
Industrial — 23.7%  
Aerospace & Defense — 2.6%  

KLX, Inc. (a)

     9,000        647,100  
     

 

 

 
Electronics — 11.7%  

Allegion PLC

     8,500        657,560  

Fortive Corp.

     18,500        1,426,535  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (a)

     14,570        860,067  
     

 

 

 
        2,944,162  
     

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction — 5.7%  

nVent Electric PLC (a)

     2,340        58,734  

TopBuild Corp. (a)

     17,600        1,378,784  
     

 

 

 
        1,437,518  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Machinery – Construction & Mining — 0.5%

 

Oshkosh Corp.

     2,002      $ 140,781  
     

 

 

 
Machinery – Diversified — 0.4%

 

Pentair PLC

     2,340        98,467  
     

 

 

 
Metal Fabricate & Hardware — 0.5%

 

TimkenSteel Corp. (a)

     7,100        116,085  
     

 

 

 
Miscellaneous – Manufacturing — 2.3%

 

Trinseo SA

     8,300        588,885  
     

 

 

 
        5,972,998  
     

 

 

 
Technology — 7.2%

 

Computers — 7.2%

 

DXC Technology Co.

     3,874        312,283  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

     81,600        1,192,176  

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a)

     4,500        260,550  

Perspecta, Inc.

     1,937        39,805  
     

 

 

 
        1,804,814  
     

 

 

 
Utilities — 2.2%

 

Gas — 2.2%

 

ONE Gas, Inc.

     7,300        545,602  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Cost $19,957,668)

        24,269,717  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITIES

(Cost $19,957,668)

        24,269,717  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $19,957,668)

        24,269,717  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
        
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.7%

 

Repurchase Agreement — 3.7%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (b)

   $ 916,470        916,470  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $916,470)

        916,470  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $20,874,138) (c)         25,186,187  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (0.1)%         (18,527
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 25,167,660  
     

 

 

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Maturity value of $916,542. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.250%, maturity date of 12/31/23, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $935,554.

(c)

See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  
EQUITIES — 95.5%

 

COMMON STOCK — 94.4%

 

Belgium — 0.3%

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

     3,224      $ 325,234  
     

 

 

 
Bermuda — 2.5%

 

Credicorp Ltd.

     6,930        1,560,082  

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.

     44,262        1,612,512  
     

 

 

 
        3,172,594  
     

 

 

 
Brazil — 3.6%

 

Atacadao Distribuicao Comercio e Industria Ltda

     321,500        1,255,889  

B3 SA – Brasil Bolsa Balcao

     321,964        1,698,810  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA Sponsored ADR

     54,240        563,011  

Vale SA Sponsored ADR

     81,360        1,043,035  
     

 

 

 
        4,560,745  
     

 

 

 
Cayman Islands — 18.7%

 

3SBio, Inc. (a)

     91,500        206,861  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR (b)

     39,151        7,263,685  

BEST, Inc. ADR (b) (c)

     19,594        239,439  

Ctrip.com International Ltd. ADR (b)

     54,900        2,614,887  

Huazhu Group Ltd. ADR

     66,085        2,774,909  

Hutchison China MediTech Ltd. ADR (b) (c)

     8,307        250,373  

JD.com, Inc. ADR (b)

     17,349        675,744  

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. Sponsored ADR

     11,440        1,082,910  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co. Ltd. (a) (b)

     9,465        60,260  

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd.

     17,000        312,592  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     129,459        6,446,820  

Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR (b)

     54,270        588,830  

Want Want China Holdings Ltd.

     120,000        106,019  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc. (a) (b)

     26,000        288,285  

ZTO Express Cayman, Inc. ADR (c)

     50,730        1,014,600  
     

 

 

 
        23,926,214  
     

 

 

 
Chile — 0.2%

 

Banco de Chile

     1,314,105        203,131  

SACI Falabella

     9,727        89,142  
     

 

 

 
        292,273  
     

 

 

 
China — 5.6%

 

China International Capital Corp. Ltd. Class H (a)

     282,400        501,650  

Dong-E-E-Jiao Co. Ltd.

     74,699        605,709  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd. Class A

     196,750        2,247,564  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. Class A

     13,731        1,514,030  
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. Class H

     569,800      $ 2,285,745  
     

 

 

 
        7,154,698  
     

 

 

 
Colombia — 0.8%

 

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA ADR (c)

     89,330        740,546  

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA

     18,908        242,555  
     

 

 

 
        983,101  
     

 

 

 
Egypt — 0.4%

 

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

     120,952        572,290  
     

 

 

 
France — 5.8%

 

Kering SA

     7,545        4,255,805  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     9,526        3,166,621  
     

 

 

 
        7,422,426  
     

 

 

 
Germany — 0.3%

 

Puma SE

     600        351,041  

Puma SE

     14        8,174  
     

 

 

 
        359,215  
     

 

 

 
Hong Kong — 2.9%

 

AIA Group Ltd.

     381,800        3,305,332  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

     12,761        382,365  
     

 

 

 
        3,687,697  
     

 

 

 
India — 10.8%

 

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

     38,960        598,295  

Biocon Ltd.

     85,266        768,321  

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd.

     22,827        504,211  

Dalmia Bharat Ltd.

     4,771        159,207  

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

     140,190        3,902,049  

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

     188,154        3,685,327  

Reliance Industries Ltd.

     10,995        156,023  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

     52,722        1,416,700  

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

     15,627        865,162  

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

     215,276        1,708,577  
     

 

 

 
        13,763,872  
     

 

 

 
Indonesia — 1.1%

 

Astra International Tbk PT

     482,500        221,713  

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

     292,200        437,217  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

     871,000        413,961  

Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT

     413,000        392,512  
     

 

 

 
        1,465,403  
     

 

 

 
Italy — 1.3%

 

PRADA SpA

     358,900        1,651,238  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Malaysia — 0.5%

 

Genting Bhd

     301,100      $ 626,340  
     

 

 

 
Mexico — 4.4%

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

     208,058        1,828,499  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Sponsored ADR

     9,600        842,784  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV Class B

     39,832        632,771  

Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV Class O

     703,439        988,203  

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Series B

     490,627        1,390,586  
     

 

 

 
        5,682,843  
     

 

 

 
Netherlands — 0.7%

 

Steinhoff International Holdings NV (b) (c)

     380,496        35,744  

Yandex NV Class A (b)

     24,060        863,754  
     

 

 

 
        899,498  
     

 

 

 
Philippines — 3.3%

 

Ayala Corp.

     24,460        421,547  

Ayala Land, Inc.

     1,014,900        720,575  

Jollibee Foods Corp.

     141,490        697,218  

SM Investments Corp.

     86,750        1,421,685  

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

     1,524,500        1,025,752  
     

 

 

 
        4,286,777  
     

 

 

 
Republic of Korea — 8.7%

 

Amorepacific Corp.

     3,452        997,812  

AMOREPACIFIC Group

     1,926        213,235  

Kakao Corp.

     4,205        431,392  

LG Household & Health Care Ltd.

     1,910        2,391,159  

NAVER Corp.

     4,011        2,741,118  

Netmarble Corp. (a)

     3,582        488,602  

Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd. (a) (b)

     3,719        1,390,546  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     60,591        2,530,035  
     

 

 

 
        11,183,899  
     

 

 

 
Russia — 6.4%

 

LUKOIL PJSC Sponsored ADR (c)

     3,230        222,644  

LUKOIL PJSC Sponsored ADR

     7,368        502,882  

Magnit PJSC

     17,224        1,262,994  

Novatek PJSC Sponsored GDR Registered (d)

     30,684        4,545,086  

Polyus PJSC GDR (a) (e)

     8,100        266,085  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC

     321,606        1,109,061  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC Sponsored ADR

     23,550        339,008  
     

 

 

 
        8,247,760  
     

 

 

 
South Africa — 2.4%

 

FirstRand Ltd.

     450,828        2,096,411  

Shoprite Holdings Ltd.

     59,011        946,210  
     

 

 

 
        3,042,621  
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  
Spain — 0.1%

 

Prosegur Cash SA (a)

     56,491      $ 151,775  
     

 

 

 
Taiwan — 5.2%

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     927,000        6,595,281  
     

 

 

 
Turkey — 0.8%

 

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii AS

     126,390        649,226  

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

     21,827        319,006  
     

 

 

 
        968,232  
     

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates — 1.7%

 

DP World Ltd.

     72,276        1,664,190  

Emaar Properties PJSC

     416,474        558,094  
     

 

 

 
        2,222,284  
     

 

 

 
United Kingdom — 4.1%

 

Glencore PLC

     957,051        4,537,553  

Mediclinic International PLC

     95,540        663,638  
     

 

 

 
        5,201,191  
     

 

 

 
United States — 1.8%

 

MercadoLibre, Inc.

     1,360        406,545  

Snap, Inc. Class A (b) (c)

     93,683        1,226,310  

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

     16,220        623,821  
     

 

 

 
        2,256,676  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Cost $103,950,640)

        120,702,177  
     

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCK — 1.1%

 

Brazil — 1.1%

 

Lojas Americanas SA 0.410%

     323,800        1,392,697  
     

 

 

 
India — 0.0%

 

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. 6.000%

     503,840        56,697  
     

 

 

 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $1,639,645)
        1,449,394  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITIES

(Cost $105,590,285)

        122,151,571  
     

 

 

 
MUTUAL FUNDS — 2.0%

 

United States — 2.0%

 

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio (f)

     2,473,719        2,473,719  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS

(Cost $2,473,719)

        2,473,719  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $108,064,004)

        124,625,290  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.2%

 

Repurchase Agreement — 5.2%

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Repurchase Agreement, dated 6/29/18, 0.940%, due 7/02/18 (g)

   $ 6,683,060      $ 6,683,060  
     

 

 

 
Time Deposit — 0.0%

 

Euro Time Deposit
0.350% 7/02/18

     28,272        28,272  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

(Cost $6,711,332)

        6,711,332  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.7%

(Cost $114,775,336) (h)

        131,336,622  
Other Assets/(Liabilities) — (2.7)%         (3,391,395
     

 

 

 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 127,945,227  
     

 

 

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

GDR

Global Depositary Receipt

PJSC

Public Joint Stock Company

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Securities exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $3,354,064 or 2.62% of net assets.

(b)

Non-income producing security.

(c)

Denotes all or a portion of security on loan. The total value of securities on loan as of June 30, 2018, was $2,407,263 or 1.88% of net assets. Total securities on loan may not correspond with the amounts identified in the Portfolio of Investments because pending sales may be in the process of recall from the brokers. (Note 2).

(d)

Security exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Security may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $4,545,086 or 3.55% of net assets.

(e)

This security is fair valued in good faith in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2018, these securities amounted to a value of $266,085 or 0.21% of net assets.

(f)

Represents investment of security lending collateral. (Note 2).

(g)

Maturity value of $6,683,584. Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency obligations with a rate of 2.250%, maturity date of 1/31/24, and an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, of $6,817,488.

(h)

See Note 6 for aggregate cost for federal tax purposes.

Sector weightings, as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:

 

Financial

     20.4

Communications

     19.6

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     18.4

Consumer, Cyclical

     14.5

Technology

     8.7

Basic Materials

     5.7

Energy

     4.2

Industrial

     2.7

Mutual Funds

     1.9

Diversified

     1.4
  

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

     97.5

Short-Term Investments and Other Assets and Liabilities

     2.5
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

       MML
Asset
Momentum
Fund
       MML
Dynamic
Bond Fund
 
Assets:          

Investments, at value (Note 2) (a)

     $ 24,575,065        $ 435,503,961  

Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2) (b)

       4,425,081          16,577,960  

Other short-term investments, at value (Note 2) (c)

       -          4,066,723  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total investments (d)

       29,000,146          456,148,644  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Cash

       -          -  

Foreign currency, at value (e)

       194          -  

Receivables from:

         

Investments sold

       -          928,117  

Cash collateral on deposit at broker

       -          -  

Open forward contracts (Note 2)

       15,875          -  

Investment adviser (Note 3)

       2,219          -  

Fund shares sold

       -          24,062  

Variation margin on open derivative instruments (Note 2)

       248,796          -  

Interest and dividends

       13,123          2,965,051  

Interest tax reclaim receivable

       -          365  

Foreign taxes withheld

       8,241          -  

Open swap agreements, at value (Note 2)

       -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

       29,288,594          460,066,239  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Liabilities:          

Payables for:

         

Investments purchased

       6          1,608,088  

Collateral held for reverse repurchase agreements (Note 2)

       -          -  

Collateral held for open purchased options (Note 2)

       -          -  

Reverse repurchase agreements (Note 2)

       -          -  

Open forward contracts (Note 2)

       77,464          -  

Investments purchased on a when-issued basis (Note 2)

       -          964,261  

Fund shares repurchased

       44          93  

Securities on loan (Note 2)

       -          -  

Open swap agreements, at value (Note 2)

       -          -  

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 3)

       1,584          29,812  

Variation margin on open derivative instruments (Note 2)

       -          -  

Affiliates (Note 3):

         

Investment advisory fees

       14,233          144,042  

Administration fees

       3,558          54,016  

Service fees

       997          3,255  

Due to custodian

       235,875          2,793,916  

Commitment and Contingent Liabilities (Note 9)

       -          -  

Accrued expense and other liabilities

       21,852          74,739  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       355,613          5,672,222  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets

     $ 28,932,981        $ 454,394,017  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net assets consist of:          

Paid-in capital

     $ 24,104,480        $ 463,735,491  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

       (474        4,173,390  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

       3,934,691          (3,763,415

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

       894,284          (9,751,449
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets

     $ 28,932,981        $ 454,394,017  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
         

(a)    Cost of investments:

     $ 23,284,026        $ 445,256,159  

(b)    Cost of repurchase agreements:

     $ 4,425,081        $ 16,577,960  

(c)    Cost of other short-term investments:

     $ -        $ 4,065,974  

(d)    Securities on loan with market value of:

     $ -        $ -  

(e)    Cost of foreign currency:

     $ 188        $ -  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML
Equity
Rotation Fund
     MML
High
Yield Fund
    MML
Inflation-
Protected and
Income Fund
    MML
Short-
Duration
Bond Fund
    MML
Small Cap
Equity Fund
     MML
Special
Situations
Fund
     MML
Strategic
Emerging
Markets Fund
 
              
$ 31,076,220      $ 128,667,383     $ 556,750,543     $ 226,926,473     $ 127,308,322      $ 24,269,717      $ 124,625,290  
  271,371        -       -       -       1,475,024        916,470        6,683,060  
  -        2,164,045       143,909,055       2,011,789       -        -        28,272  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  31,347,591        130,831,428       700,659,598       228,938,262       128,783,346        25,186,187        131,336,622  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  116        -       -       599,904       -        1,130        -  
  -        -       -       -       -        -        93,095  
              
  148,458        -       3,955,515       2,406,210       315,359        -        352,783  
  130        -       -       -       -        118        -  
  -        -       -       -       -        -        -  
  2,050        10,695       -       436       -        2,186        10,341  
  -        23,673       42,385       1,769       1,140        -        15,064  
  -        -       -       -       -        -        -  
  23,422        2,178,765       1,366,823       1,399,964       112,622        13,687        309,235  
  -        588       -       -       -        -        -  
  -        -       -       -       -        -        12,018  
  -        -       242,104       -       -        -        -  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  31,521,767        133,045,149       706,266,425       233,346,545       129,212,467        25,203,308        132,129,158  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              
              
  151,712        322,000       7,124,500       850,000       187,216        -        1,145,253  
  -        -       2,109,014       -       -        -        -  
  -        -       2,720,000       2,040,000       -        -        -  
  -        -       287,000,370       -       -        -        -  
  -        -       -       -       -        -        -  
  -        445,310       -       -       -        -        -  
  40        2,338       181,873       128,890       24,101        15        52,221  
  -        -       -       -       4,097,840        -        2,473,719  
  -        -       244,822       100,626       -        -        -  
  1,656        20,390       87,309       34,361       32,357        1,412        12,725  
  -        -       10,248       1,744       -        -        -  
              
  11,593        64,169       177,409       64,736       64,399        12,208        108,648  
  3,864        16,042       -       27,744       -        3,052        15,521  
  987        25,592       28,588       18,978       12,147        414        9,708  
  -        -       30,331       -       -        -        -  
  -        -       -       -       -        -        -  
  19,016        67,715       96,416       61,981       32,245        18,547        366,136  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  188,868        963,556       299,810,880       3,329,060       4,450,305        35,648        4,183,931  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
$ 31,332,899      $ 132,081,593     $ 406,455,545     $ 230,017,485     $ 124,762,162      $ 25,167,660      $ 127,945,227  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              
$ 23,203,694      $ 136,614,376     $ 411,589,903     $ 235,134,978     $ 76,786,385      $ 20,525,192      $ 114,260,148  
  138,320        2,011,613       5,236,139       1,561,275       1,471,206        13,686        341,038  
  3,795,417        (3,044,643     (11,083,085     (4,085,523     17,486,020        316,733        (3,073,137
  4,195,468        (3,499,753     712,588       (2,593,245     29,018,551        4,312,049        16,417,178  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
$ 31,332,899      $ 132,081,593     $ 406,455,545     $ 230,017,485     $ 124,762,162      $ 25,167,660      $ 127,945,227  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
              
$ 26,880,752      $ 132,167,012     $ 556,093,377     $ 229,219,999     $ 98,289,771      $ 19,957,668      $ 108,064,004  
$ 271,371      $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,475,024      $ 916,470      $ 6,683,060  
$ -      $ 2,164,169     $ 143,897,398     $ 2,011,772     $ -      $ -      $ 28,272  
$ -      $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 3,984,687      $ -      $ 2,407,263  
$ -      $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -      $ -      $ 93,095  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

       MML
Asset
Momentum
Fund
       MML
Dynamic
Bond Fund
 
Initial Class shares:          

Net assets

     $ -        $ -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (a)

       -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

     $ -        $ -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Class II shares:          

Net assets

     $ 27,361,552        $ 448,865,863  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (a)

       2,228,117          45,836,462  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

     $ 12.28        $ 9.79  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Service Class shares:          

Net assets

     $ -        $ -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (a)

       -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

     $ -        $ -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Service Class I shares:          

Net assets

     $ 1,571,429        $ 5,528,154  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (a)

       128,501          565,907  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

     $ 12.23        $ 9.77  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(a)

Authorized unlimited number of shares with no par value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML
Equity
Rotation Fund
     MML
High
Yield Fund
     MML
Inflation-
Protected and
Income Fund
     MML
Short-
Duration
Bond Fund
     MML
Small Cap
Equity Fund
     MML
Special
Situations
Fund
     MML
Strategic
Emerging
Markets Fund
 
                 
$ -      $ -      $ 361,540,749      $ -      $ 104,449,436      $ -      $ -  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  -        -        35,755,009        -        9,388,082        -        -  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
$ -      $ -      $ 10.11      $ -      $ 11.13      $ -      $ -  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                 
$ 29,757,098      $ 91,030,977      $ -      $ 200,259,144      $ -      $ 24,503,694      $ 112,880,336  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  2,141,758        9,228,127        -        20,593,450        -        2,004,853        9,890,451  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
$ 13.89      $ 9.86      $ -      $ 9.72      $ -      $ 12.22      $ 11.41  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                 
$ -      $ -      $ 44,914,796      $ -      $ 20,312,726      $ -      $ -  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  -        -        4,463,390        -        1,858,215        -        -  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
$ -      $ -      $ 10.06      $ -      $ 10.93      $ -      $ -  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                 
$ 1,575,801      $ 41,050,616      $ -      $ 29,758,341      $ -      $ 663,966      $ 15,064,891  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  113,874        4,178,564        -        3,065,194        -        54,540        1,319,997  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
$ 13.84      $ 9.82      $ -      $ 9.71      $ -      $ 12.17      $ 11.41  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     MML
Asset
Momentum
Fund
    MML
Dynamic
Bond Fund
 
Investment income (Note 2):  

Dividends (a)

   $ 148,666     $ 324,112  

Interest (b)

     41,148       8,594,858  

Securities lending net income

     -       -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     189,814       8,918,970  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Expenses (Note 3):  

Investment advisory fees

     87,810       894,329  

Custody fees

     3,058       22,306  

Interest expense

     -       -  

Audit fees

     15,561       26,797  

Legal fees

     99       1,717  

Proxy fees

     488       488  

Shareholder reporting fees

     2,248       18,870  

Trustees’ fees

     698       11,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     109,962       975,787  

Administration fees:

    

Class II

     20,778       331,771  

Service Class I

     1,175       3,602  

Service fees:

    

Service Class

     -       -  

Service Class I

     1,958       6,004  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     133,873       1,317,164  

Expenses waived:

    

Class II fees reimbursed by adviser

     (14,041     -  

Service Class I fees reimbursed by adviser

     (794     -  

Class II advisory fees waived

     -       -  

Service Class I advisory fees waived

     -       -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses:

     119,038       1,317,164  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     70,776       7,601,806  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss):  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

    

Investment transactions

     2,039,412       (2,228,224

Futures contracts

     1,405,358       -  

Swap agreements

     -       -  

Foreign currency transactions

     (389     -  

Forward contracts

     69,180       -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,513,561       (2,228,224
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

    

Investment transactions

     (3,121,076     (8,949,251

Futures contracts

     (674,336     -  

Swap agreements

     -       -  

Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

     (220     -  

Forward contracts

     (180,834     -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,976,466     (8,949,251
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (462,905     (11,177,475
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (392,129   $ (3,575,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

(a)    Net of foreign withholding tax of:

   $ 3,447     $ -  

(b)    Net of foreign withholding tax of:

   $ -     $ 2,501  

*    Net increase (decrease) in accrued foreign capital gains tax of:

   $ -     $ -  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML
Equity
Rotation Fund
    MML
High
Yield Fund
    MML
Inflation-
Protected and
Income Fund
    MML
Short-
Duration
Bond Fund
    MML
Small Cap
Equity Fund
    MML
Special
Situations
Fund
    MML
Strategic
Emerging
Markets Fund
 
           
$ 231,315     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 847,710     $ 111,473     $ 1,362,598  
  3,631       4,673,310       11,137,482       3,639,628       7,528       3,508       18,255  
  -       -       -       -       55,442       -       14,112  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  234,946       4,673,310       11,137,482       3,639,628       910,680       114,981       1,394,965  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
  71,139       397,758       1,129,807       415,656       382,093       74,514       636,632  
  1,704       27,999       41,038       23,183       6,070       1,471       144,992  
  -       -       2,715,223       -       -       -       -  
  15,561       18,590       19,314       18,864       18,207       15,561       30,258  
  106       512       1,662       932       449       85       420  
  488       488       488       488       487       488       487  
  2,328       7,319       18,524       11,019       5,794       2,076       7,141  
  744       3,360       10,724       6,102       2,953       588       2,843  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  92,070       456,026       3,936,780       476,244       416,053       94,783       822,773  
           
  22,571       69,821       -       155,776       -       18,148       79,531  
  1,143       29,619       -       22,362       -       481       11,416  
           
  -       -       56,483       -       22,987       -       -  
  1,904       49,365       -       37,270       -       801       19,027  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  117,688       604,831       3,993,263       691,652       439,040       114,213       932,747  
           
  (12,394     -       -       (1,034     -       (13,695     (62,154
  (632     -       -       (174     -       (365     (8,788
  -       (46,534     -       -       -       -       (21,213
  -       (19,759     -       -       -       -       (3,039

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  104,662       538,538       3,993,263       690,444       439,040       100,153       837,553  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  130,284       4,134,772       7,144,219       2,949,184       471,640       14,828       557,412  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
           
  1,976,219       (915,151     (1,456,589     (170,154     2,584,820       1,843,455       4,990,224  
  (16,061     -       214,355       1,036,836       -       (18,092     -  
  -       -       217,535       14,528       -       -       -  
  1       -       -       -       (10     -       (32,851
  -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,960,159       (915,151     (1,024,699     881,210       2,584,810       1,825,363       4,957,373  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
  (2,085,772     (3,032,125     (6,243,134     (2,182,282     6,357,192       (395,745     (7,915,939 )* 
  -       -       (52,641     (457,251     -       -       -  
  -       -       226,687       41,303       -       -       -  
  -       -       -       -       -       -       373  
  -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (2,085,772     (3,032,125     (6,069,088     (2,598,230     6,357,192       (395,745     (7,915,566

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (125,613     (3,947,276     (7,093,787     (1,717,020     8,942,002       1,429,618       (2,958,193

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 4,671     $ 187,496     $ 50,432     $ 1,232,164     $ 9,413,642     $ 1,444,446     $ (2,400,781

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
$ 827     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 193,888  
$ -     $ -     $ 9     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
$ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (122,177

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

       MML Asset Momentum Fund  
       Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
       Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:          
Operations:          

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 70,776        $ 109,441  

Net realized gain (loss)

       3,513,561          2,641,364  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (3,976,466        4,645,665  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (392,129        7,396,470  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Distributions to shareholders (Note 2):          

From net investment income:

 

Class II

       -          (372,224

Service Class I

       -          (17,150
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net investment income

       -          (389,374
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

From net realized gains:

 

Class II

       -          (2,357,530

Service Class I

       -          (127,396
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net realized gains

       -          (2,484,926
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net fund share transactions (Note 5):          

Class II

       -          2,729,754  

Service Class I

       78,765          378,001  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from fund share transactions

       78,765          3,107,755  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (313,364        7,629,925  
Net assets          

Beginning of period

       29,246,345          21,616,420  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 28,932,981        $ 29,246,345  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period

     $ (474      $ (71,250
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Dynamic Bond Fund     MML Equity Rotation Fund  
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2017
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 
     
     
$ 7,601,806     $ 13,207,885     $ 130,284     $ 211,064  
  (2,228,224     (65,571     1,960,159       4,309,221  
  (8,949,251     5,649,537       (2,085,772     2,588,946  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (3,575,669     18,791,851       4,671       7,109,231  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
     
  (3,556,137     (14,681,150     -       (194,875
  (36,849     (120,184     -       (7,436

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (3,592,986     (14,801,334     -       (202,311

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
  -       (1,628,041     -       (1,392,748
  -       (12,410     -       (66,083

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  -       (1,640,451     -       (1,458,831

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
  8,815,639       23,178,616       -       1,587,623  
  1,189,425       1,497,883       148,057       834,850  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  10,005,064       24,676,499       148,057       2,422,473  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,836,409       27,026,565       152,728       7,870,562  
     
  451,557,608       424,531,043       31,180,171       23,309,609  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 454,394,017     $ 451,557,608     $ 31,332,899     $ 31,180,171  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

$

4,173,390

 

  $ 164,570     $ 138,320     $ 8,036  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

       MML High Yield Fund  
       Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
       Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:          
Operations:          

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 4,134,772        $ 8,742,451  

Net realized gain (loss)

       (915,151        3,040,160  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (3,032,125        (1,659,266
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       187,496          10,123,345  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Distributions to shareholders (Note 2):          

From net investment income:

 

Initial Class

       -          -  

Class II

       (1,481,820        (6,309,725

Service Class

       -          -  

Service Class I

       (622,030        (2,363,997
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net investment income

       (2,103,850        (8,673,722
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Tax return of capital:

 

Initial Class

       -          -  

Class II

       -          (423,400

Service Class

       -          -  

Service Class I

       -          (158,631
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total tax return of capital

       -          (582,031
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net fund share transactions (Note 5):          

Initial Class

       -          -  

Class II

       (3,246,766        (372,155

Service Class

       -          -  

Service Class I

       2,678,483          7,944,985  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from fund share transactions

       (568,283        7,572,830  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       (2,484,637        8,440,422  
Net assets          

Beginning of period

       134,566,230          126,125,808  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 132,081,593        $ 134,566,230  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period

     $ 2,011,613        $ (19,309
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Inflation-Protected and Income  Fund     MML Short-Duration Bond Fund  
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2017
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 
     
     
$ 7,144,219     $ 9,831,505     $ 2,949,184     $ 4,876,569  
  (1,024,699     678,129       881,210       248,421  
  (6,069,088     2,851,949       (2,598,230     822,273  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  50,432       13,361,583       1,232,164       5,947,263  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
     
  (2,008,778     (10,186,007     -       -  
  -       -       (1,282,980     (5,513,771
  (223,069     (1,173,425     -       -  
  -       -       (166,301     (759,787

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (2,231,847     (11,359,432     (1,449,281     (6,273,558

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
  -       (2,405,566     -       -  
  -       -       -       (62,704
  -       (277,120     -       -  
  -       -       -       (8,640

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  -       (2,682,686     -       (71,344

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
  (14,519,869     3,444,088       -       -  
  -       -       (13,163,964     10,647,155  
  (931,295     (834,974     -       -  
  -       -       (1,154,450     (776,783

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (15,451,164     2,609,114       (14,318,414     9,870,372  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (17,632,579     1,928,579       (14,535,531     9,472,733  
     
  424,088,124       422,159,545       244,553,016       235,080,283  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 406,455,545     $ 424,088,124     $ 230,017,485     $ 244,553,016  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

$

5,236,139

 

  $ 323,767     $ 1,561,275     $ 61,372  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

       MML Small Cap Equity Fund  
       Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
       Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:          
Operations:          

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 471,640        $ 697,612  

Net realized gain (loss)

       2,584,810          14,830,900  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       6,357,192          (153,349
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       9,413,642          15,375,163  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Distributions to shareholders (Note 2):          

From net investment income:

 

Initial Class

       -          (831,020

Class II

       -          -  

Service Class

       -          (104,656
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net investment income

       -          (935,676
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

From net realized gains:

 

Initial Class

       -          (3,750,937

Service Class

       -          (601,488
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total distributions from net realized gains

       -          (4,352,425
    

 

 

      

 

 

 
Net fund share transactions (Note 5):          

Initial Class

       (5,538,500        (4,513,036

Class II

       -          -  

Service Class

       1,209,898          3,077,402  

Service Class I

       -          -  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from fund share transactions

       (4,328,602        (1,435,634
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

       5,085,040          8,651,428  
Net assets          

Beginning of period

       119,677,122          111,025,694  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 124,762,162        $ 119,677,122  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period

     $ 1,471,206        $ 999,566  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MML Special Situations Fund     MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund  
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31, 2017
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
    Year
Ended
December 31, 2017
 
     
     
$ 14,828     $ 26,192     $ 557,412     $ 213,954  
  1,825,363       1,093,015       4,957,373       6,505,472  
  (395,745     2,617,462       (7,915,566     24,400,825  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,444,446       3,736,669       (2,400,781     31,120,251  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
     
  -       -       -       -  
  -       (34,572     -       (81,649
  -       -       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  -       (34,572     -       (81,649

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
  -       -       -       -  
  -       -       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  -       -       -       -  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     
     
  -       -       -       -  
  -       34,572       19,643,891       (18,421,567
  -       -       -       -  
  29,304       157,510       570,021       1,312,964  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  29,304       192,082       20,213,912       (17,108,603

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,473,750       3,894,179       17,813,131       13,929,999  
     
  23,693,910       19,799,731       110,132,096       96,202,097  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 25,167,660     $ 23,693,910     $ 127,945,227     $ 110,132,096  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    
$

13,686

 
  $ (1,142   $ 341,038     $ (216,374

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statement of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

     MML Inflation-
Protected and
Income Fund
 
Cash flows from operating activities:   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 50,432  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

  

Investments purchased

     (219,571,355

Investments sold

     228,387,019  

(Increase ) Decrease to the principal amount of inflation-indexed bonds

     (5,615,595

(Purchase) Sale of short-term investments, net

     56,640,026  

Amortization (Accretion) of discount and premium, net

     269,807  

(Increase) Decrease in receivable from interest and dividends

     26,310  

(Increase) Decrease in receivable for open swap agreements, at value

     75,253  

Increase (Decrease) in payable for Trustees’ fees and expenses

     (255

Increase (Decrease) in payable for investment advisory fees

     (19,457

Increase (Decrease) in payable for service fees

     (1,172

Increase (Decrease) in payable for open swap agreements, at value

     (309,162

Increase (Decrease) in collateral held for purchased options

     1,060,000  

Increase (Decrease) in variation margin payable on open derivative instruments

     (4,464

Increase (Decrease) in payable for accrued expenses and other liabilities

     32,934  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     6,243,134  

Net realized (gain) loss from investments

     1,456,589  
  

 

 

 

Net cash from (used in) operating activities

     68,720,044  
  

 

 

 
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:   

Increase (Decrease) in due to custodian

     30,331  

Proceeds from shares sold

     25,039,989  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (42,726,462

Net Increase (Decrease) in reverse repurchase agreements

     (50,004,868

Increase (Decrease) in collateral held for reverse repurchase agreements

     (1,059,034
  

 

 

 

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

     (68,720,044
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     -  

Cash at beginning of period

     -  
  

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

   $ -  
  

 

 

 

Non cash financing activities not included herein consist of:

  

Reinvestment of all distributions

   $ 2,231,847  

Cash paid out for interest on reverse repurchase agreements

   $ 2,736,449  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Asset Momentum Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Tax
return
of
capital
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily  net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

                       
6/30/18r   $ 12.44     $ 0.03     $ (0.19   $ (0.16   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12.28       (1.29% )b    $ 27,362       0.90% a       0.80% a       0.50% a  
12/31/17     10.32       0.05       3.40       3.45       (0.18     (1.15     -       (1.33     12.44       33.92%       27,728       0.93%       0.80%       0.45%  

12/31/16

    9.43       0.02       0.94       0.96       (0.07     -       -       (0.07     10.32       10.20%       20,688       0.97%       0.80%       0.25%  
12/31/15g     10.00       0.00 d       (0.56     (0.56     (0.00 )d      -       (0.01     (0.01     9.43       (5.62% )b      18,773       1.25% a       0.80% a       0.01% a  

Service Class I

 

                       
6/30/18r   $ 12.41     $ 0.02     $ (0.20   $ (0.18   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12.23       (1.45% )b    $ 1,571       1.15% a       1.05% a       0.25% a  
12/31/17     10.29       0.02       3.41       3.43       (0.16     (1.15     -       (1.31     12.41       33.77%       1,519       1.18%       1.05%       0.21%  

12/31/16

    9.42       0.01       0.92       0.93       (0.06     -       -       (0.06     10.29       9.85%       929       1.22%       1.05%       0.13%  
12/31/15g     10.00       (0.02     (0.56     (0.58     -       -       -       -       9.42       (5.80% )b      232       1.50% a       1.05% a       (0.25% )a 

 

     Six months ended
June 30,  2018b,r
    Year ended December 31     Period ended
December 31, 2015b
 
    2017     2016  

Portfolio turnover rate

     55     19     82     141

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

d

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

g

For the period May 15, 2015 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2015.

j

Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Dynamic Bond Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily  net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

                     
6/30/18r   $ 9.95     $ 0.16     $ (0.24   $ (0.08   $ (0.08   $ -     $ (0.08   $ 9.79       (0.81% )b    $ 448,866       0.59% a      0.59% a,l      3.40% a 
12/31/17     9.89       0.30       0.14       0.44       (0.34     (0.04     (0.38     9.95       4.45%       447,146       0.59%       0.59% l      3.00%  

12/31/16

    9.71       0.33       0.15       0.48       (0.30     -       (0.30     9.89       4.94%       421,624       0.59%       0.59% l      3.27%  
12/31/15g     10.00       0.17       (0.30     (0.13     (0.16     -       (0.16     9.71       (1.34% )b      400,385       0.61% a      0.60% a      2.78% a 

Service Class I

 

                     
6/30/18r   $ 9.93     $ 0.15     $ (0.24   $ (0.09   $ (0.07   $ -     $ (0.07   $ 9.77       (0.87% )b    $ 5,528       0.84% a      0.84% a,l      3.18% a 
12/31/17     9.88       0.28       0.12       0.40       (0.31     (0.04     (0.35     9.93       4.11%       4,412       0.84%       0.84% l      2.77%  

12/31/16

    9.71       0.31       0.14       0.45       (0.28     -       (0.28     9.88       4.67%       2,907       0.84%       0.84% l      3.14%  
12/31/15g     10.00       0.15       (0.29     (0.14     (0.15     -       (0.15     9.71       (1.45% )b      382       0.86% a      0.85% a      2.39% a 

 

     Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
    Year ended December 31     Period ended
December 31,  2015b
 
       2017     2016    

Portfolio turnover rate

     39     100     79     106

 

a Annualized.
b Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
c Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.
g For the period May 15, 2015 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2015.
j Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.
l Expenses incurred during the period fell under the expense cap.
m Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
r Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Equity Rotation Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Tax
return
of
capital
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

6/30/18r   $ 13.89     $ 0.06     $ (0.06   $ 0.00 d     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13.89       0.00% b     $ 29,757       0.73% a       0.65% a       0.84% a  
12/31/17     11.28       0.10       3.30       3.40       (0.10     (0.69     -       (0.79     13.89       30.09%       29,745       0.76%       0.65%       0.79%  

12/31/16

    9.71       0.13       1.57       1.70       (0.13     -       -       (0.13     11.28       17.48%       22,878       0.76%       0.65%       1.28%  
12/31/15g     10.00       0.07       (0.29     (0.22     (0.06     -       (0.01     (0.07     9.71       (2.18% )b      19,462       0.96% a       0.65% a       1.06% a  

Service Class I

 

6/30/18r   $ 13.85     $ 0.04     $ (0.05   $ (0.01   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13.84       (0.07% )b    $ 1,576       0.98% a       0.90% a       0.59% a  
12/31/17     11.27       0.07       3.28       3.35       (0.08     (0.69     -       (0.77     13.85       29.68%       1,435       1.01%       0.90%       0.57%  

12/31/16

    9.71       0.09       1.58       1.67       (0.11     -       -       (0.11     11.27       17.22%       431       1.01%       0.90%       0.92%  
12/31/15g     10.00       0.05       (0.28     (0.23     (0.06     -       (0.00 )d      (0.06     9.71       (2.32% )b      127       1.21% a       0.90% a       0.80% a  

 

                         
     Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
    Year ended December 31     Period ended
December 31,  2015b
 
    2017     2016  

Portfolio turnover rate

     55     63     90     39

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

d

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

g

For the period May 15, 2015 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2015.

j

Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML High Yield Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Tax
return
of
capital
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

                       
6/30/18r   $ 10.01     $ 0.31     $ (0.30   $ 0.01     $ (0.16   $ -     $ -     $ (0.16   $ 9.86       0.10% b    $ 91,031       0.84% a      0.74% a      6.31% a 
12/31/17     9.93       0.69       0.11       0.80       (0.67     -       (0.05     (0.72     10.01       8.22%       95,599       0.84%       0.74%       6.71%  

12/31/16

    9.17       0.71       0.76       1.47       (0.71     -       -       (0.71     9.93       16.48%       95,180       0.84%       0.74%       7.42%  
12/31/15     9.98       0.65       (0.74     (0.09     (0.66     (0.06     (0.00 )d      (0.72     9.17       (1.13%     113,880       0.83%       0.71%       6.56%  
12/31/14     11.03       0.72       (0.57     0.15       (0.74     (0.46     -       (1.20     9.98       1.05%       116,277       0.83%       0.69%       6.62%  
12/31/13     10.93       0.76       0.38       1.14       (0.74     (0.30     -       (1.04     11.03       10.84%       129,251       0.84%       0.69%       6.88%  

Service Class I

 

                       
6/30/18r   $ 9.97     $ 0.30     $ (0.30   $ 0.00     $ (0.15   $ -     $ -     $ (0.15   $ 9.82       0.04% b    $ 41,051       1.09% a      0.99% a      6.06% a 
12/31/17     9.90       0.66       0.11       0.77       (0.66     -       (0.04     (0.70     9.97       7.88%       38,967       1.09%       0.99%       6.45%  

12/31/16

    9.14       0.69       0.75       1.44       (0.68     -       -       (0.68     9.90       16.25%       30,946       1.09%       0.99%       7.19%  
12/31/15     9.95       0.62       (0.73     (0.11     (0.64     (0.06     (0.00 )d      (0.70     9.14       (1.39%     26,416       1.08%       0.97%       6.31%  
12/31/14     11.01       0.69       (0.58     0.11       (0.71     (0.46     -       (1.17     9.95       0.71%       25,255       1.08%       0.94%       6.38%  
12/31/13     10.91       0.73       0.38       1.11       (0.71     (0.30     -       (1.01     11.01       10.59%       22,141       1.09%       0.94%       6.63%  

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
          2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       19      63      59      70      79      113

 

a Annualized.
b Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
c Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.
d Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
j Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers and/or MassMutual to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.
m Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
r Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Tax
return
of
capital
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
(including
Interest
Expense)p
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
(excluding
Interest
Expense)
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
(including
Interest
Expense)p
 

Initial Class

 

                       

6/30/18r

  $ 10.16     $ 0.17     $ (0.17   $ 0.00 d    $ (0.05   $ -     $ -     $ (0.05   $ 10.11       0.05% b    $ 361,541       1.91% a      0.59% a      3.49% a 
12/31/17     10.18       0.24       0.08       0.32       (0.28     -       (0.06     (0.34     10.16       3.21%       377,984       1.50%       0.59%       2.33%  
12/31/16     9.92       0.21       0.30       0.51       (0.25     -       -       (0.25     10.18       5.10%       375,135       1.13%       0.60%       2.00%  
12/31/15     10.18       0.06       (0.20     (0.14     (0.12     -       -       (0.12     9.92       (1.41%     380,221       0.84%       0.59%       0.58%  
12/31/14     10.35       0.19       0.16       0.35       (0.29     (0.23     -       (0.52     10.18       3.45%       412,861       0.73%       0.60%       1.85%  
12/31/13     11.86       0.16       (1.16     (1.00     (0.21     (0.30     -       (0.51     10.35       (8.68%     326,380       0.77%       0.60%       1.45%  

Service Class

 

                       

6/30/18r

  $ 10.12     $ 0.16     $ (0.17   $ (0.01   $ (0.05   $ -     $ -     $ (0.05   $ 10.06       (0.11% )b    $ 44,915       2.16% a      0.84% a      3.26% a 
12/31/17     10.14       0.21       0.09       0.30       (0.26     -       (0.06     (0.32     10.12       2.96%       46,104       1.75%       0.84%       2.08%  
12/31/16     9.87       0.18       0.31       0.49       (0.22     -       -       (0.22     10.14       4.90%       47,025       1.38%       0.85%       1.77%  
12/31/15     10.14       0.03       (0.20     (0.17     (0.10     -       -       (0.10     9.87       (1.65%     47,818       1.09%       0.84%       0.33%  
12/31/14     10.32       0.18       0.14       0.32       (0.27     (0.23     -       (0.50     10.14       3.16%       52,008       0.98%       0.85%       1.75%  
12/31/13     11.83       0.13       (1.16     (1.03     (0.18     (0.30     -       (0.48     10.32       (8.95%     53,902       1.02%       0.85%       1.20%  

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
          2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       39      34      41      50      67      57

 

a Annualized.
b Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
c Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.
d Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
m Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
p Interest expense incurred as a result of entering into reverse repurchase agreements is included in the Fund’s net expenses in the Statements of Operations. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements is included in interest income in the Statements of Operations.
r Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Short-Duration Bond Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Tax
return
of
capital
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

                       

6/30/18r

  $ 9.73     $ 0.12     $ (0.07   $ 0.05     $ (0.06   $ -     $ -     $ (0.06   $ 9.72       0.51% b     $ 200,259       0.55% a       0.55% a,k       2.51% a  
12/31/17     9.75       0.20       0.05       0.25       (0.27     -      
(0.00
)d 
    (0.27     9.73       2.55%       213,602       0.55%       0.55% k       2.08%  

12/31/16

    9.70       0.18       0.09       0.27       (0.22     -       -       (0.22     9.75       2.80%       203,294       0.56%       0.55%       1.84%  
12/31/15     9.84       0.17       (0.08     0.09       (0.23     -       -       (0.23     9.70       0.93%       155,210       0.55%       0.55% k       1.73%  
12/31/14     9.94       0.15       (0.01     0.14       (0.24     (0.00 )d      -       (0.24     9.84       1.46%       166,438       0.55%       0.55% k       1.50%  
12/31/13     10.10       0.14       (0.05     0.09       (0.20     (0.05     -       (0.25     9.94       0.89%       195,279       0.55%       0.55% k       1.38%  

Service Class I

 

                       

6/30/18r

  $ 9.72     $ 0.11     $ (0.07   $ 0.04     $ (0.05   $ -     $ -     $ (0.05   $ 9.71       0.45% b     $ 29,758       0.80% a       0.80% a,k       2.27% a  
12/31/17     9.74       0.18       0.04       0.22       (0.24     -       (0.00 )d      (0.24     9.72       2.29%       30,951       0.80%       0.80% k       1.83%  

12/31/16

    9.69       0.16       0.09       0.25       (0.20     -       -       (0.20     9.74       2.55%       31,787       0.81%       0.80%       1.60%  
12/31/15     9.83       0.15       (0.08     0.07       (0.21     -       -       (0.21     9.69       0.68%       24,101       0.80%       0.80% k       1.48%  
12/31/14     9.94       0.12       (0.01     0.11       (0.22     (0.00 )d      -       (0.22     9.83       1.11%       24,288       0.80%       0.80% k       1.26%  
12/31/13     10.09       0.11       (0.03     0.08       (0.18     (0.05     -       (0.23     9.94       0.74%       21,697       0.80%       0.80% k       1.13%  

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
     2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       23      51      96      51      86      114

 

a

Annualized.

b

Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.

c

Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.

d

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

j

Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers and/or MassMutual to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.

k

Amount waived had no impact on the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets.

m

Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.

r

Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Small Cap Equity Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    From net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Initial Class

 

6/30/18r

  $ 10.30     $ 0.04     $ 0.79     $ 0.83     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 11.13       8.07 %b    $ 104,449       0.70 %a      0.83 %a 
12/31/17     9.45       0.06       1.27       1.33       (0.09     (0.39     (0.48     10.30       14.37     102,033       0.71     0.64

12/31/16

    8.27       0.10       1.37       1.47       (0.09     (0.20     (0.29     9.45       18.21     97,747       0.72     1.21
12/31/15     10.64       0.09       (0.73     (0.64     (0.09     (1.64     (1.73     8.27       (5.63 %)      89,557       0.71     0.89
12/31/14     10.97       0.13       1.11       1.24       (0.11     (1.46     (1.57     10.64       12.16     104,745       0.70     1.19
12/31/13     8.82       0.09       3.39       3.48       (0.11     (1.22     (1.33     10.97       41.02     104,147       0.72     0.86

Service Class

 

6/30/18r

  $ 10.13     $ 0.03     $ 0.77     $ 0.80     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10.93       7.94 %b    $ 20,313       0.95 %a      0.59 %a 
12/31/17     9.31       0.04       1.24       1.28       (0.07     (0.39     (0.46     10.13       14.08     17,644       0.96     0.40

12/31/16

    8.15       0.08       1.35       1.43       (0.07     (0.20     (0.27     9.31       17.92     13,279       0.97     0.96
12/31/15     10.52       0.06       (0.72     (0.66     (0.07     (1.64     (1.71     8.15       (5.87 %)      11,155       0.96     0.67
12/31/14     10.87       0.10       1.10       1.20       (0.09     (1.46     (1.55     10.52       11.88     9,916       0.95     0.94
12/31/13     8.76       0.06       3.36       3.42       (0.09     (1.22     (1.31     10.87       40.67     7,674       0.97     0.63

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
          2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       24      47      63      40      65      65

 

a Annualized.
b Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
c Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.
m Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
r Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Special Situations Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to shareholders                 Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    Tax return
of capital
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

                     

6/30/18r

  $ 11.52     $ 0.01     $ 0.69     $ 0.70     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12.22       6.08% b    $ 24,504       0.91% a      0.80% a      0.13% a 
12/31/17     9.71       0.01       1.82       1.83       (0.02     -       (0.02     11.52       18.82%       23,093       0.94%       0.80%       0.13%  

12/31/16

    8.43       0.04       1.30       1.34       (0.04     (0.02     (0.06     9.71       15.84%       19,441       0.93%       0.80%       0.43%  
12/31/15g     10.00       (0.00 )d      (1.57     (1.57     -       (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      8.43       (15.67% )b      16,776       1.13% a      0.80% a      (0.07% )a 

Service Class I

 

                     

6/30/18r

  $ 11.49     $ (0.01   $ 0.69     $ 0.68     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12.17       5.92% b    $ 664       1.16% a      1.05% a      (0.13% )a 
12/31/17     9.69       (0.01     1.81       1.80       -       -       -       11.49       18.58%       601       1.19%       1.05%       (0.13%

12/31/16

    8.42       0.02       1.29       1.31       (0.03     (0.01     (0.04     9.69       15.54%       359       1.18%       1.05%       0.18%  
12/31/15g     10.00       (0.02     (1.56     (1.58     -       -       -       8.42       (15.80% )b      183       1.38% a      1.05% a      (0.30% )a 

 

     Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
    Year ended December 31     Period ended
December 31,  2015b
 
       2017     2016    

Portfolio turnover rate

     21     48     74     87

 

a Annualized.
b Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
c Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.
d Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
g For the period May 15, 2015 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2015.
j Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.
m Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
r Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

 

          Income (loss) from investment
operations
    Less distributions to
shareholders
                Ratios / Supplemental Data  
    Net
asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)c,j
    Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total
income
(loss) from
investment
operations
    From net
investment
income
    Total
distributions
    Net
asset
value,
end of
the
period
    Total
returnm
    Net
assets,
end of
the
period
(000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
before
expense
waivers
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
daily net
assets
after
expense
waiversj
    Net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
daily net
assets
 

Class II

 

                   

6/30/18r

  $ 11.57     $ 0.06     $ (0.22   $ (0.16   $ -     $ -     $ 11.41       (1.38% )b    $ 112,880       1.51% a      1.35% a      0.96% a 
12/31/17     8.64       0.02       2.92       2.94       (0.01     (0.01     11.57       34.02%       95,374       1.50%       1.37%       0.23%  

12/31/16

    8.15       0.02       0.51       0.53       (0.04     (0.04     8.64       6.49%       86,289       1.50%       1.40%       0.29%  
12/31/15     9.63       0.03       (1.41     (1.38     (0.10     (0.10     8.15       (14.23%     84,356       1.60%       1.40%       0.34%  
12/31/14     10.21       0.04       (0.59     (0.55     (0.03     (0.03     9.63       (5.41%     85,833       1.70%       1.40%       0.42%  
12/31/13     10.91       0.08       (0.78     (0.70     -       -       10.21       (6.42%     91,651       1.56%       1.40%       0.82%  

Service Class I

 

                   

6/30/18r

  $ 11.59     $ 0.04     $ (0.22   $ (0.18   $ -     $ -     $ 11.41       (1.55% )b    $ 15,065       1.76% a      1.60% a      0.64% a 
12/31/17     8.66       (0.00 )d      2.93       2.93       -       -       11.59       33.83%       14,758       1.75%       1.62%       (0.04%

12/31/16

    8.17       0.00 d      0.51       0.51       (0.02     (0.02     8.66       6.24%       9,913       1.75%       1.65%       0.03%  
12/31/15     9.65       0.01       (1.41     (1.40     (0.08     (0.08     8.17       (14.46%     8,409       1.85%       1.65%       0.09%  
12/31/14     10.23       0.01       (0.59     (0.58     (0.00 )d      (0.00 )d      9.65       (5.63%     9,120       1.95%       1.65%       0.14%  
12/31/13     10.97       0.08       (0.82     (0.74     -       -       10.23       (6.75%     9,122       1.81%       1.65%       0.76%  

 

       Six months ended
June 30, 2018b,r
     Year ended December 31  
          2017      2016      2015      2014      2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

       20      36      32      39      44      145

 

a Annualized.
b Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
c Per share amount calculated on the average shares method.
d Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
j Computed after giving effect to an agreement by MML Advisers and/or MassMutual to waive certain fees and expenses of the Fund.
m Total return does not reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
r Unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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1.   The Funds

MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a no-load, open-end, management investment company. The Trust is organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Massachusetts business trust pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated February 8, 2005, which was amended and restated as of February 28, 2005 and December 15, 2011, as it may be further amended from time to time. The following are nine series of the Trust (each individually referred to as a “Fund” or collectively as the “Funds”):

MML Asset Momentum Fund (“Asset Momentum Fund”)

MML Dynamic Bond Fund (“Dynamic Bond Fund”)

MML Equity Rotation Fund (“Equity Rotation Fund”)

MML High Yield Fund (“High Yield Fund”)

MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund (“Inflation-Protected and Income Fund”)

MML Short-Duration Bond Fund (“Short-Duration Bond Fund”)

MML Small Cap Equity Fund (“Small Cap Equity Fund”)

MML Special Situations Fund (“Special Situations Fund”)

MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund (“Strategic Emerging Markets Fund”)

The Trust makes shares of the Funds available for the investment of assets of various separate investment accounts established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and by life insurance companies which are subsidiaries of MassMutual. Shares of the Trust are not offered to the general public. MassMutual, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company, and the MML Allocation Funds, which are “funds of funds” series of MML Series Investment Fund, another open-end management investment company sponsored by MassMutual, are the record owners of all of the outstanding shares of the Funds.

Each share class of a Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of assets. The principal difference among the classes is the level of service and administration fees, and shareholder and distribution service expenses borne by the classes. Because each class will have different fees and expenses, performance and share prices will vary between the classes. The classes of shares are offered to different types of investors, as outlined in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by each Fund in the preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles”). The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

Investment Valuation

The net asset value of each Fund’s shares is determined once daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), on each day the NYSE is open for trading (a “business day”). The NYSE normally closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, but may close earlier on some days. If the NYSE is scheduled to close early, the business day will be considered to end as of the time of the NYSE’s scheduled close. A Fund will not treat an intraday disruption in NYSE trading or other event that causes an unscheduled closing of the NYSE as a close of business of the NYSE for these purposes and will instead fair value securities in accordance with procedures approved annually by the Trustees, and under the general oversight of the Trustees. On holidays and other days when the NYSE is closed, each Fund’s net asset value generally is not calculated and the Funds do not anticipate accepting buy or sell orders. However, the value of each Fund’s assets may still be affected on such days to the extent that a Fund holds foreign securities that trade on days that foreign securities markets are open.

 

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Equity securities and derivative contracts that are actively traded on a national securities exchange or contract market are valued on the basis of information furnished by a pricing service, which provides the last reported sale price, or, in the case of futures contracts, the settlement price, for securities or derivatives listed on the exchange or contract market or the official closing price on the NASDAQ National Market System (“NASDAQ System”), or in the case of over-the-counter (“OTC”) securities for which an official closing price is unavailable or not reported on the NASDAQ System, the last reported bid price. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange are valued at the last price at the close of the exchange representing the principal market for such securities. Debt securities are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service, which generally determines valuations taking into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. Shares of other open-end mutual funds are valued at their closing net asset values as reported on each business day.

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are marked to market daily based on those quotations. Market quotations may be provided by third-party vendors or market makers, and may be determined on the basis of a variety of factors, such as broker quotations, financial modeling, and other market data, such as market indexes and yield curves, counterparty information, and foreign exchange rates. U.S. Government and agency securities may be valued on the basis of market quotations or using a model that may incorporate market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, quoted market prices, and reference data. The fair values of OTC derivative contracts, including forward, swap, and option contracts related to interest rates, foreign currencies, credit standing of reference entities, equity prices, or commodity prices, may be based on market quotations or may be modeled using a series of techniques, including simulation models, depending on the contract and the terms of the transaction. The fair values of asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities are estimated based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each debt tranche of the issuer, established benchmark yield, and estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche, including, but not limited to, prepayment speed assumptions and attributes of the collateral. Restricted securities are generally valued at a discount to similar publicly traded securities.

Investments for which market quotations are not available or for which a pricing service or vendor does not provide a value, or for which such market quotations or values are considered by the investment adviser or subadviser to be unreliable (including, for example, certain foreign securities, thinly-traded securities, certain restricted securities, certain initial public offerings, or securities whose values may have been affected by a significant event) are stated at fair valuations determined in good faith by the Funds’ Valuation Committee1 in accordance with procedures approved annually by the Board of Trustees (“Trustees”), and under the general oversight of the Trustees. The Funds’ Valuation Committee employs various methods to determine fair valuations including a regular review of significant inputs and assumptions and review of any related market activity. The Funds’ Valuation Committee reports to the Trustees at its regularly scheduled meetings. It is possible that fair value prices will be used by the Funds to a significant extent. The value determined for an investment using the Funds’ fair value procedures may differ from recent market prices for the investment and may be significantly different from the value realized upon the sale of such investment.

The Funds may invest in securities that are traded principally in foreign markets and that trade on weekends and other days when the Funds do not price their shares. As a result, the values of the Funds’ portfolio securities may change on days when the prices of the Funds’ shares are not calculated. The prices of the Funds’ shares will reflect any such changes when the prices of the Funds’ shares are next calculated, which is the next business day. The Funds may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities primarily traded in foreign markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Funds value their securities. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim. The Funds’ investments may be priced based on fair values provided by a third-party vendor, based on certain factors and methodologies applied by such vendor, in the event that there is movement in the U.S. market, between the close of the foreign market and the time the Funds calculate their net asset values. All assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the mean between the buying and selling rates of such currencies against the U.S. dollar at the end of each business day.

 

1 

The Valuation Committee consists of the President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurers, Vice Presidents (except for the CCO), Secretary, and Assistant Secretaries of the Trust, as well as such alternate members as the Trustees may from time to time designate. The Valuation Committee reviews and determines the fair valuation of portfolio securities and the Funds’ pricing procedures in general.

 

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For investments in equity or debt issued by privately held companies or funds (“Private Company” or collectively, the “Private Companies”) and any other investments fair valued using significant unobservable inputs, as described below, the fair valuation approaches used by third party service providers and/or the Funds’ subadvisers utilize one or a combination of, but not limited to, the following inputs:

Market approach: (i) recent market transactions, including subsequent rounds of financing, in the underlying investment or comparable issuers; (ii) recapitalizations and other transactions across the capital structure; and (iii) market multiples of comparable issuers.

Income approach: (i) future cash flows discounted to present value and adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, and/or market risks; (ii) quoted prices for similar investments or assets in active markets; and (iii) other risk factors, such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, recovery rates, liquidation amounts, and/or default rates.

Cost approach: (i) audited or unaudited financial statements, investor communications, and financial or operational metrics issued by the Private Company; (ii) changes in the valuation of relevant indices or publicly traded companies comparable to the Private Company; (iii) relevant news and other public sources; and (iv) known secondary market transactions in the Private Company’s interests and merger or acquisition activity in companies comparable to the Private Company.

Investments in series of preferred stock issued by Private Companies are typically valued utilizing Market approach in determining the enterprise value of the company. Such investments often contain rights and preferences that differ from other series of preferred and common stock of the same issuer. Valuation techniques such as the current value method (“CVM”), an option pricing model (“OPM”), a probability weighted expected return model (“PWERM”), or a hybrid of those techniques are used in allocating enterprise value of the company, as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The CVM allocates value among the various parts of a company’s capital structure assuming that the value of convertible preferred stock is represented by the most favorable claim the preferred stockholders have on the enterprise value as of the valuation date. The use of OPM and PWERM techniques involve a determination of the exit scenarios of the investment in order to appropriately allocate the enterprise value of the company among the various parts of its capital structure.

The Private Companies are not subject to the public company disclosure, timing, and reporting standards as other investments held by a Fund. Typically, the most recently available information for a Private Company is as of a date that is earlier than the date a Fund is calculating its net asset value. This factor may result in a difference between the value of the investment and the price a Fund could receive upon the sale of the investment.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-tier hierarchy is utilized to maximize the use of observable market data inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value (such as a pricing model) and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below. The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that the Funds can access at the measurement date

The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 1 generally include actively traded domestic and certain foreign equity securities, derivatives actively traded on a national securities exchange (such as some warrants, rights, futures, and options), and shares of open-end mutual funds.

 

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Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 2 generally include debt securities such as U.S. Government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal obligations, sovereign debt obligations, bank loans, corporate bonds, and those securities valued at amortized cost; OTC derivatives such as swaps, options, swaptions, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts; certain restricted securities; and non-exchange traded equity securities and certain foreign equity securities traded on particular foreign exchanges that close before the Funds determine their net asset values.

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3 generally include securities for which prices, spreads, or any of the other aforementioned significant inputs are unobservable. Generally, securities whose trading has been suspended or that have been de-listed from their current primary trading exchange; securities in default or bankruptcy proceedings for which there is no current market quotation; securities and certain derivatives valued by broker quotes which may include brokers’ assumptions; and any illiquid Rule 144A securities or restricted securities issued by non-public entities are categorized in Level 3.

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.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. In addition, in periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

In certain cases, 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 is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The Equity Rotation Fund and Special Situations Fund characterized all long-term investments at Level 1, and all short-term investments at Level 2, as of June 30, 2018. For each Fund noted in the preceding sentence, the level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.

The following is the aggregate value by input level, as of June 30, 2018, for the remaining Funds’ investments:

 

 

     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Asset Momentum Fund

         

Asset Investments

         

Common Stock

   $ 16,412,210     $ 2,906,628   $         -      $ 19,318,838  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     -       2,969,918       -        2,969,918  

Mutual Funds

     2,286,309       -       -        2,286,309  

Short-Term Investments

     -       4,425,081       -        4,425,081  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 18,698,519     $ 10,301,627     $ -      $ 29,000,146  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

         

Forward Contracts

   $ -     $ 15,875     $ -      $ 15,875  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

         

Forward Contracts

   $ -     $ (77,464   $ -      $ (77,464

Futures Contracts

     (335,276     -       -        (335,276
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ (335,276   $ (77,464   $ -      $ (412,740
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Dynamic Bond Fund

        

Asset Investments

        

Common Stock

   $ 11,495     $ -     $         -     $ 11,495  

Corporate Debt

     -       111,885,146       -       111,885,146  

Municipal Obligations

     -       426,995       -       426,995  

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     -       118,767,632       -       118,767,632  

Sovereign Debt Obligations

     -       7,482,806       -       7,482,806  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     -       64,127,242       -       64,127,242  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     -       116,992,531       -       116,992,531  

Mutual Funds

     15,810,114       -       -       15,810,114  

Short-Term Investments

     -       20,644,683       -       20,644,683  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 15,821,609     $ 440,327,035     $ -     $ 456,148,644  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

High Yield Fund

        

Asset Investments

        

Common Stock

   $ 814,251     $ -     $         -     $ 814,251  

Preferred Stock

     -       1,052,972       -       1,052,972  

Bank Loans

     -       4,676,417       -       4,676,417  

Corporate Debt

     -       122,123,743       -       122,123,743  

Short-Term Investments

     -       2,164,045       -       2,164,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 814,251     $ 130,017,177     $ -     $ 130,831,428  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

        

Asset Investments

        

Corporate Debt

   $ -     $ 10,740,910     $ -     $ 10,740,910  

Municipal Obligations

     -       123,984       -       123,984  

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     -       190,804,936       1,620,722 **      192,425,658  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     -       3,173,605       -       3,173,605  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     -       347,649,734       -       347,649,734  

Purchased Options

     -       2,636,652       -       2,636,652  

Short-Term Investments

     -       143,909,055       -       143,909,055  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ -     $ 699,038,876     $ 1,620,722     $ 700,659,598  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ 3,692     $ -     $ -     $ 3,692  

Swap Agreements

     -       242,104       -       242,104  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total    $ 3,692     $ 242,104     $ -     $ 245,796  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ (51,665   $ -     $ -     $ (51,665

Swap Agreements

     -       (252,753     -       (252,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total    $ (51,665   $ (252,753   $ -     $ (304,418
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-Duration Bond Fund

        

Asset Investments

        

Corporate Debt

   $ -     $ 110,199,769     $ -     $ 110,199,769  

Municipal Obligations

     -       52,349       -       52,349  

Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     -       105,933,832       2,835,758 **      108,769,590  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities

     -       2,456,677       -       2,456,677  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     -       3,414,966       -       3,414,966  

Purchased Options

     -       2,033,122       -       2,033,122  

Short-Term Investments

     -       2,011,789       -       2,011,789  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ -     $ 226,102,504     $ 2,835,758     $ 228,938,262  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

        

Futures Contracts

   $ 339,595     $ -     $ -     $ 339,595  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Short-Duration Bond Fund (Continued)

         

Liability Derivatives

         

Futures Contracts

   $ (585,976   $ -     $ -      $ (585,976

Swap Agreements

     -       (100,626     -        (100,626
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total    $ (585,976   $ (100,626   $ -      $ (686,602
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Small Cap Equity Fund

         

Asset Investments

         

Common Stock

   $ 122,765,837     $ 444,645   $ -      $ 123,210,482  

Mutual Funds

     4,097,840       -       -        4,097,840  

Short-Term Investments

     -       1,475,024       -        1,475,024  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 126,863,677     $ 1,919,669     $ -      $ 128,783,346  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

         

Asset Investments

         

Common Stock*

         

Belgium

   $ -     $ 325,234     $         -      $ 325,234  

Bermuda

     1,560,082       1,612,512       -        3,172,594  

Brazil

     4,560,745       -       -        4,560,745  

Cayman Islands

     16,565,637       7,360,577       -        23,926,214  

Chile

     292,273       -       -        292,273  

China

     -       7,154,698       -        7,154,698  

Colombia

     983,101       -       -        983,101  

Egypt

     -       572,290       -        572,290  

France

     -       7,422,426       -        7,422,426  

Germany

     351,041       8,174       -        359,215  

Hong Kong

     -       3,687,697       -        3,687,697  

India

     -       13,763,872       -        13,763,872  

Indonesia

     -       1,465,403       -        1,465,403  

Italy

     -       1,651,238       -        1,651,238  

Malaysia

     -       626,340       -        626,340  

Mexico

     5,682,843       -       -        5,682,843  

Netherlands

     863,754       35,744       -        899,498  

Philippines

     -       4,286,777       -        4,286,777  

Republic of Korea

     -       11,183,899       -        11,183,899  

Russia

     -       8,247,760       -        8,247,760  

South Africa

     -       3,042,621       -        3,042,621  

Spain

     -       151,775       -        151,775  

Taiwan

     -       6,595,281       -        6,595,281  

Turkey

     -       968,232       -        968,232  

United Arab Emirates

     -       2,222,284       -        2,222,284  

United Kingdom

     -       5,201,191       -        5,201,191  

United States

     2,256,676       -       -        2,256,676  

Preferred Stock

         

Brazil

     1,392,697       -       -        1,392,697  

India

     56,697       -       -        56,697  

Mutual Funds

     2,473,719       -       -        2,473,719  

Short-Term Investments

     -       6,711,332       -        6,711,332  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Total Investments    $ 37,039,265     $ 94,297,357     $ -      $ 131,336,622  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Includes foreign equity securities whose values were adjusted to reflect market trading of comparable securities or other correlated instruments after the close of trading in their applicable foreign markets, as applicable.

**

None of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets, individually or collectively, had a material impact on the Fund(s). Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2018 is not presented.

 

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The following table shows Fund(s) with certain assets and liabilities, which approximate fair value and would be categorized at Level 2 as of June 30, 2018.

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities location:

 

Asset
Momentum
Fund

 

Dynamic

Bond

Fund

 

High Yield
Fund

 

Inflation-

Protected

and Income
Fund

 

Short-
Duration
Bond
Fund

 

Small Cap

Equity
Fund

 

Strategic
Emerging
Markets

Fund

Payables for:

               

Investments purchased on a when-issued basis

      X   X                

Collateral held for reverse repurchase agreements

              X            

Collateral held for open purchased options

              X   X        

Reverse repurchase agreements

              X            

Securities on loan

                      X   X

Due to custodian

  X   X       X            

The Funds, with the exception of the Strategic Emerging Markets Fund, had no transfers between Levels of the fair value hierarchy during the period ended June 30, 2018. The Funds recognize transfers between the Levels as of the beginning of the year.

The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

     Transfers In*      Transfers Out*  
     Level 1 —
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 —
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 1 —
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 —
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
 

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

   $ 2,682,026      $         -      $         -      $ (2,682,026

 

*

Transfers occurred between Level 1 and Level 2 as inputs were more observable.

Derivative Instruments

Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are based on the values of one or more indicators, such as a security, asset, currency, interest rate, or index. Derivative transactions can create investment leverage and may be highly volatile. Losses from derivatives can be substantially greater than their original cost and can sometimes be unlimited. A Fund may not be able to close out a derivative transaction at a favorable time or price. For those Funds that held derivatives during the period ended June 30, 2018, the following table shows how the Fund used these types of derivatives during the period (marked with an “A”), as well as additional uses, if any, it may have for them in the future (marked with an “M”).

 

Type of Derivative and Objective for Use

 

Asset

Momentum

Fund

 

Equity
Rotation
Fund

 

Inflation-

Protected

and

Income

Fund

 

Short-

Duration

Bond

Fund

 

Special
Situations
Fund

Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions*

           

Hedging/Risk Management

  M                

Directional Exposures to Currencies

  A                

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

  M                
           

Futures Contracts**

           

Hedging/Risk Management

  A   A   A   A   A

Duration/Credit Quality Management

  M   A   A   A   A

Substitution for Direct Investment

  A  

A

  A   A   A

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

  M   M   M   M   M

 

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Type of Derivative and Objective for Use

 

Asset

Momentum

Fund

 

Equity
Rotation
Fund

 

Inflation-

Protected

and

Income

Fund

 

Short-

Duration

Bond

Fund

 

Special
Situations
Fund

Interest Rate Swaps***

           

Hedging/Risk Management

          A        

Duration Management

          A        

Asset/Liability Management

          M        

Substitution for Direct Investment

          M        

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

          M        
           

Credit Default Swaps (Protection Seller)

           

Hedging/Risk Management

          A   A    

Duration/Credit Quality Management

          A   A    

Income

          A   A    

Substitution for Direct Investment

          A   A    

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

          M   M    
           

Options (Purchased)

           

Hedging/Risk Management

          A   A    

Duration/Credit Quality Management

          A   A    

Substitution for Direct Investment

          A   A    

Directional Investment

          A   A    

Intention to Create Investment Leverage in Portfolio

          M   M    
*

Includes any options purchased or written, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap agreements, if applicable.

**

Includes any options purchased or written on futures contracts, if applicable.

***

Includes any caps, floors, and collars, and related purchased or written options, if applicable.

At June 30, 2018, and during the period then ended, the Fund(s) had the following derivatives and transactions in derivatives, grouped into the indicated risk categories:

 

 

 

     Credit
Risk
     Equity
Risk
     Foreign
Exchange
Risk
     Interest
Rate Risk
     Total  
Asset Momentum Fund                                   
Asset Derivatives                                   

Forward Contracts*

   $         -      $ -      $ 15,875      $         -      $ 15,875  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Liability Derivatives                                   

Forward Contracts^

   $ -      $ -      $ (77,464    $ -      $ (77,464

Futures Contracts^^

     -        (335,276      -        -        (335,276
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ -      $ (335,276    $ (77,464    $ -      $ (412,740
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Realized Gain (Loss)#                                   

Forward Contracts

   $ -      $ -      $ 69,180      $ -      $ 69,180  

Futures Contracts

     -        1,405,358        -        -        1,405,358  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ -      $ 1,405,358      $ 69,180      $ -      $ 1,474,538  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)##                                   

Forward Contracts

   $ -      $ -      $ (180,834    $ -      $ (180,834

Futures Contracts

     -        (674,336      -        -        (674,336
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ -      $ (674,336    $ (180,834    $ -      $ (855,170
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Credit
Risk
     Equity
Risk
     Foreign
Exchange
Risk
     Interest
Rate Risk
     Total  
Equity Rotation Fund               
Realized Gain (Loss)#                                   

Futures Contracts

   $ -      $ (16,061    $ -      $ -      $ (16,061
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Inflation-Protected and Income Fund               
Asset Derivatives                                   

Purchased Options*

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 2,636,652      $ 2,636,652  

Futures Contracts^^

     -        -        -        3,692        3,692  

Swap Agreements*

     -        -        -        242,104        242,104  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 2,882,448      $ 2,882,448  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

Futures Contracts^^

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ (51,665    $ (51,665

Swap Agreements^

     (244,822      -        -        -        (244,822

Swap Agreements^^,^^^

     -        -        -        (7,931      (7,931
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (244,822    $ -      $ -      $ (59,596    $ (304,418
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Realized Gain (Loss)#  

Futures Contracts

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 214,355      $ 214,355  

Swap Agreements

     (110,163      -        -        327,698        217,535  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ (110,163    $ -      $ -      $ 542,053      $ 431,890  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)##  

Purchased Options

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 103,004      $ 103,004  

Futures Contracts

     -        -        -        (52,641      (52,641

Swap Agreements

     269,467        -        -        (42,780      226,687  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ 269,467      $ -      $ -      $ 7,583      $ 277,050  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Short-Duration Bond Fund

 

Asset Derivatives  

Purchased Options*

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 2,033,122      $ 2,033,122  

Futures Contracts^^

     -        -        -        339,595        339,595  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 2,372,717      $ 2,372,717  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Liability Derivatives  

Futures Contracts^^

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ (585,976    $ (585,976

Swap Agreements^

     (100,626      -        -        -        (100,626
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Value

   $ (100,626    $ -      $ -      $ (585,976    $ (686,602
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized Gain (Loss)#

 

Futures Contracts

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 1,036,836      $ 1,036,836  

Swap Agreements

     14,528        -        -        -        14,528  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Realized Gain (Loss)

   $ 14,528      $ -      $ -      $ 1,036,836      $ 1,051,364  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)##  

Purchased Options

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 65,534      $ 65,534  

Futures Contracts

     -        -        -        (457,251      (457,251

Swap Agreements

     41,303        -        -        -        41,303  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ 41,303      $ -      $ -      $ (391,717    $ (350,414
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Credit
Risk
     Equity
Risk
     Foreign
Exchange
Risk
     Interest
Rate Risk
     Total  
Special Situations Fund               
Realized Gain (Loss)#                                   

Futures Contracts

   $ -      $ (18,173    $ -      $ 81      $ (18,092
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Investments, at value, Receivables from: open forward contracts or open swap agreements, at value, as applicable.

^

Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Payables for: open forward contracts or open swap agreements, at value, as applicable.

^^

Cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps is reported in “Futures Contracts” and “Swap Agreements” in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin, if any, is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

^^^

Represents centrally cleared swaps which are not subject to a master netting agreement.

#

Statements of Operations location: Amounts are included in net realized gain (loss) on: forward contracts, futures contracts, or swap agreements, as applicable.

##

Statements of Operations location: Amounts are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: investment transactions, forward contracts, futures contracts, or swap agreements, as applicable.

For the period ended June 30, 2018, the number of contracts, notional amounts, or shares/units for each derivative type was as follows:

 

 

 

     Number of Contracts, Notional Amounts, or Shares/Units†  
     Futures
Contracts
     Forward
Contracts
     Swap
Agreements
     Purchased
Swaptions
 

Asset Momentum Fund

     165      $ 4,493,331      $ -      $ -  

Equity Rotation Fund

     6        -        -        -  

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

     123        -        56,351,667        53,020,000  

Short-Duration Bond Fund

     1,444        -        970,000        41,140,000  

Special Situations Fund

     9        -        -        -  

 

Amount(s) disclosed represent average number of contracts for futures contracts, notional amounts for forward contracts, swap agreements and purchased swaptions, based on absolute values, which is indicative of volume of this derivative type, for the months that the Fund held such derivatives during the period ended June 30, 2018.

 

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The following table presents derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement (“MNA”), or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral received by the Fund(s) as of June 30, 2018.

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

 

Counterparty

   Derivative Assets
Subject to an
MNA by
Counterparty†
     Financial
Instruments
Available for Offset
    Collateral
Received***
    Net Amount*  
Asset Momentum Fund                          

Barclays Bank PLC

   $ 15,875      $ -     $ -     $ 15,875  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Inflation-Protected and Income Fund                          

Bank of America N.A.

   $ 112,995      $ -     $ -     $ 112,995  

Barclays Bank PLC

     1,718,244        -       (1,718,244     -  

Credit Suisse International

     918,408        -       (918,408     -  

JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.

     129,109        (71,580     -       57,529  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 2,878,756      $ (71,580   $ (2,636,652   $ 170,524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Short-Duration Bond Fund                          

Barclays Bank PLC

   $ 969,426      $ -     $ -     $ 969,426  

Credit Suisse International

     1,063,696        -       -       1,063,696  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 2,033,122      $ -     $ -     $ 2,033,122  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The following table presents derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA, or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral pledged by the Fund(s) as of June 30, 2018.

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

 

Counterparty

   Derivative Liabilities
Subject to an
MNA by
Counterparty†
    Financial
Instruments
Available for Offset
     Collateral
Pledged***
     Net Amount**  

Asset Momentum Fund

          

HSBC Bank USA

   $ (77,464   $ -      $ -      $ (77,464
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Inflation-Protected and Income Fund                           

Goldman Sachs International

   $ (173,242   $ -      $ 173,242      $ -  

JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.

     (71,580     71,580        -        -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (244,822   $ 71,580      $ 173,242      $ -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
Short-Duration Bond Fund                           

Goldman Sachs International

   $ (100,626   $ -      $ -      $ (100,626
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.

**

Represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

***

The amount presented here may be less than the total amount of collateral received/pledged as the net amount of derivative assets and liabilities for a counterparty cannot be less than $0.

The amount presented here may be less than the total amount shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as some derivatives held by the counterparty are not covered within the master netting agreements.

Such agreements typically permit a single net payment in the event of default, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Typically, the Fund(s) and counterparties are not permitted to sell, re-pledge, or use the collateral they receive.

Further details regarding the derivatives and other investments held by the Fund(s) during the period ended June 30, 2018, are discussed below.

 

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Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions

A Fund may engage in foreign currency exchange transactions for hedging purposes in order to protect against uncertainty in the level of future foreign currency exchange rates, or for other, non-hedging purposes.

A Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange transactions, including foreign currency forward contracts. These contracts call for the Fund to deliver in the future an amount of one currency in return for an amount of another currency, at an exchange rate determined at the time the contract is entered into. Forward contracts are private contractual arrangements and a Fund is subject to the risk that its counterparty will not, or will not be able to, perform its obligations. This type of arrangement may require the Fund to post margin. A Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange transactions in order to hedge against changes in the values of the assets or liabilities denominated in one or more foreign currencies, or otherwise to increase or reduce a Fund’s exposure to various foreign currencies. The use of foreign currency exchange transactions may create investment leverage.

Whenever a Fund enters into a foreign currency exchange transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the transaction will move in a direction unfavorable to it. When the Fund uses the transactions for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part. If a Fund enters into foreign currency exchange transactions other than for hedging purposes (for example, seeking to profit from an anticipated change in the values of currencies by creating directional exposures in the portfolio with respect to one or more currencies), it will generally be subject to the same risks, but is less likely to have assets or liabilities that will offset any losses on the transactions. There can be no assurance that a Fund will be able to terminate any foreign currency exchange transaction prior to its maturity in order to limit its loss on the transaction.

Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market daily and the change in their value is recorded by the Funds as an unrealized gain or loss. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the settlement price established through dealers or other market sources on the day which they are traded. When a forward foreign currency contract is extinguished, through delivery or offset by entering into another forward foreign currency contract, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was extinguished or offset. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments do not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risk associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions and counterparty risks are considered.

Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. A Fund’s current exposure to a counterparty is the unrealized appreciation on the contract.

Futures Contracts

A Fund may seek to manage a variety of different risks, such as interest rate risk, equity price risk, and currency risk, through the use of futures contracts. A Fund may use interest rate futures contracts to adjust the interest rate sensitivity (duration) of its portfolio or the credit exposure of the portfolio. Interest rate futures contracts obligate the long or short holder to take or make delivery of a specified quantity of a financial instrument, such as a specific fixed-income security, during a specified future period at a specified price. A Fund may use index futures contracts to hedge against broad market risks to its portfolio or to gain broad market exposure when it holds uninvested cash or as an inexpensive substitute for cash investments directly in securities or other assets, including commodities and precious metals. Securities index futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell units of a securities index at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made and are settled in cash. Positions in futures contracts may be closed out only on an exchange or board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Because futures contracts are exchange-traded, they typically have minimal exposure to counterparty risk.

Parties to a futures contract are not required to post the entire notional amount of the contract, but rather a small percentage of that amount (by way of margin), both at the time they enter into futures transactions, and then on a daily basis if their positions decline in value; as a result, futures contracts are highly leveraged. Such payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Funds as unrealized gains or losses. Because futures markets are highly leveraged, they can be extremely volatile, and there can be no assurance that the pricing of a futures contract will correlate precisely with the pricing of the asset or index underlying it or the asset or liability of the Fund that is the subject of the hedge. It may not always be possible for a Fund to enter into a closing

 

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transaction with respect to a futures contract it has entered into, at a favorable time or price. When a Fund enters into a futures transaction, it is subject to the risk that the value of the futures contract will move in a direction unfavorable to it. When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the transactions, at least in part.

When a futures contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Futures contracts outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

Swap Agreements

Swap agreements are typically two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors. In a standard “swap” transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments or rates, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a “notional amount,” (i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index).

Interest Rate Swaps. When a Fund enters into an interest rate swap, it typically agrees to make payments to its counterparty based on a specified long- or short-term interest rate, and will receive payments from its counterparty based on another interest rate. Other forms of interest rate swap agreements include, among others, interest rate caps, under which, in return for a specified payment stream, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap”; interest rate floors, under which, in return for a specified payment stream, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor”; and interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels. A Fund may enter into an interest rate swap in order, for example, to hedge against the effect of interest rate changes on the value of specific securities in its portfolio, or to adjust the interest rate sensitivity (duration) or the credit exposure of its portfolio overall, or otherwise as a substitute for a direct investment in debt securities.

Credit Default Swaps. A Fund also may enter into credit default swap transactions, as a “buyer” or “seller” of credit protection. In a credit default swap, one party provides what is in effect insurance against a default or other adverse credit event affecting an issuer of debt securities (typically referred to as a “reference entity”). In general, the buyer of credit protection is obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront amount or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a “credit event” occurs, the buyer has the right to deliver to the seller bonds or other obligations of the reference entity (with a value up to the full notional value of the swap), and to receive a payment equal to the par value of the bonds or other obligations. Credit events that would trigger a request that the seller make payment are specific to each credit default swap agreement, but generally include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, acceleration, default, or repudiation/moratorium. When a Fund buys protection, it may or may not own securities of the reference entity. If it does own securities of the reference entity, the swap serves as a hedge against a decline in the value of the securities due to the occurrence of a credit event involving the issuer of the securities. If the Fund does not own securities of the reference entity, the credit default swap may be seen to create a short position in the reference entity. If a Fund is a buyer and no credit event occurs, the Fund will typically recover nothing under the swap, but will have had to pay the required upfront payment or stream of continuing payments under the swap. When a Fund sells protection under a credit default swap, the position may have the effect of creating leverage in the Fund’s portfolio through the Fund’s indirect long exposure to the issuer or securities on which the swap is written. When a Fund sells protection, it may do so either to earn additional income or to create a “synthetic” long position.

Whenever a Fund enters into a swap agreement, it takes on counterparty risk — the risk that its counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swap agreement. The Fund also takes the risk that the market will move against its position in the swap agreement. In the case of an interest rate swap, the value of the swap may increase or decrease depending on changes in interest rates. In the case of a credit default swap, the swap will become more or less valuable depending on the credit

 

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of the issuer of the underlying security, and, if a credit event occurs under a swap where the Fund is the seller of credit protection, the Fund could be required to purchase the security at par value, resulting in a significant loss to the Fund. When the Fund enters into any type of swap for hedging purposes, it is likely that the Fund will have an asset or liability that will offset any loss (or gain) on the swap, at least in part. Swap agreements may be non-transferable or otherwise highly illiquid, and a Fund may not be able to terminate or transfer a swap agreement at any particular time or at an acceptable price.

Swaptions. A Fund may also enter into options on swap agreements (“swaptions”). A swaption is a contract that gives a counterparty the right (but not the obligation) to enter into a new swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel, or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement, at some designated future time on specified terms. A Fund may write (sell) and purchase put and call swaptions. Depending on the terms of the particular option agreement, a Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swaption than it will incur when it purchases a swaption. When a Fund purchases a swaption, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when a Fund writes a swaption, upon exercise of the option the Fund will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement. A Fund may enter into swaptions for the same purposes as swaps. For information regarding the accounting treatment of options, see “Options, Rights, and Warrants” below.

Centrally Cleared Swaps. Certain clearinghouses currently offer clearing for limited types of derivatives transactions, principally certain interest rate swaps, certain index swaps, and credit derivatives. In a cleared derivative transaction, a Fund typically enters into the transaction with a financial institution counterparty, and performance of the transaction is effectively guaranteed by a central clearinghouse, thereby reducing or eliminating the Fund’s exposure to the credit risk of its original counterparty. The Fund will be required to post amounts (“initial margin”) with the clearinghouse or at the instruction of the clearinghouse. The initial margin required by a clearinghouse may be greater than the initial margin the Fund would be required to post in an uncleared transaction. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as collateral on a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements are marked-to-market daily and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by a Fund depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities (“Variation margin on open derivative instruments”) and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a Fund’s Statement of Operations. Only a limited number of transaction types are currently eligible for clearing.

During the term of a swap transaction, changes in the value of the swap are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by marking to market to reflect the market value of the swap. When the swap is terminated, a Fund will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and a Fund’s basis in the agreement. Upfront swap premium payments paid or received by a Fund, if any, are recorded within the value of the open swap agreement on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gain or loss on the Fund’s Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap agreement.

During the term of a swap transaction, the periodic net payments can be made for a set period of time or may be triggered by a predetermined credit event. The net periodic payments may be based on a fixed or variable interest rate, the change in market value of a specified security, basket of securities or index, or the return generated by a security. These periodic payments received or made by the Funds are recorded in the accompanying Statements of Operations as realized gains and losses, respectively.

Swap agreements outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments. A Fund’s current exposure to a counterparty is the fair value of the transaction.

Options, Rights, and Warrants

A Fund may purchase and sell put and call options on securities or an index of securities to enhance investment performance or to protect against changes in market prices. A Fund that invests in debt securities may also purchase and sell put and call options to adjust the interest rate sensitivity of its portfolio or the credit exposure of the portfolio.

Call Options. A call option gives the holder the right to purchase, and obligates the writer to sell, a security at the strike price at any time before the expiration date.

 

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Put Options. A put option gives the holder the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, a security at the exercise price at any time before the expiration date.

Writing put and call options. A Fund may write call options on a security it owns, in a “directional” strategy hoping to realize a greater current return through the receipt of premiums. In return for the option premium, the Fund takes the risk that it will have to forego any increase in the value of the security over the strike price. When a Fund has written a call option on a security it does not own, its exposure on such an option is theoretically unlimited. A Fund may enter into closing purchase transactions in order to realize a profit or limit a loss on a previously written call option or, in the case of a call option on a security it owns, to free itself to sell the underlying security or to write another call on the security, or protect a security from being called in an unexpected market rise. Any profits from a closing purchase transaction in the case of a call option on a security a Fund owns may be offset by a decline in the value of the underlying security. Conversely, because increases in the market price of a call option will generally reflect increases in the market price of the underlying security, any loss resulting from a closing purchase transaction relating to a call option on a security a Fund owns is likely to be offset in whole or in part by unrealized appreciation of the underlying security owned by the Fund. A Fund may not be able to close out a call option that it has previously written. A Fund may write put options in order to enhance its current return by taking a long directional position as to a security or index of securities. By writing a put option, the Fund assumes the risk that it may be required to purchase the underlying security for an exercise price higher than its then current market value, resulting in a potential capital loss unless the security later appreciates in value. A Fund may terminate a put option that it has written before it expires by entering into a closing purchase transaction. Any loss from this transaction may be partially or entirely offset by the premium received on the terminated option. A Fund may not be able to close out a put option that it has previously written.

When a Fund writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against the amount paid on the underlying investment to determine the realized gain or loss.

Purchasing put and call options. A Fund may purchase put options to protect portfolio holdings against a decline in market value of a security or securities held by it. A Fund may also purchase a put option hoping to profit from an anticipated decline in the value of the underlying security. If the Fund holds the security underlying the option, the option premium and any transaction costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it sold the underlying security instead of buying the put option. A Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund wants ultimately to buy. A Fund may also purchase a call option as a long directional investment hoping to profit from an anticipated increase in the value of the underlying security. In order for a call option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover the premium and transaction costs. These costs will reduce any profit the Fund might have realized had it bought the underlying security at the time it purchased the call option.

When a Fund purchases an option, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the option in a relatively short period of time, unless the Fund exercises the option or enters into a closing sale transaction before the option’s expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise (in the case of a call) or fall (in the case of a put) to an extent sufficient to cover the option premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment in the option. This contrasts with an investment by a Fund in the underlying security, since the Fund will not realize a loss if the security’s price does not change. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses.

OTC Options. OTC options purchased or sold by a Fund are not traded on securities or options exchanges or backed by clearinghouses. Rather, they are entered into directly between a Fund and the counterparty to the option. In the case of an OTC option purchased by the Fund, the value of the option to the Fund will depend on the willingness and ability of the option writer to perform its obligations to the Fund. In addition, OTC options may not be transferable and there may be little or no secondary market for them, so they may be considered illiquid. It may not be possible to enter into closing transactions with respect to OTC options or otherwise to terminate such options, and as a result a Fund may be required to remain obligated on an unfavorable OTC option until its expiration. OTC options are valued using prices supplied by a primary pricing source, selected pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees.

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purchase in the future. Warrants generally give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a security at a stated price. In order for a warrant to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must rise sufficiently above the exercise price to cover any premium and transaction costs. Rights may similarly confer on the holder the right to purchase or acquire securities, including through participation in a so-called rights offering. Bonds may be issued with warrants or other rights attached to purchase or acquire equity or other debt securities, typically of the bond issuer. The market prices of bonds with warrants or rights attached to purchase equity securities or bonds may, to some degree, reflect changes in the values of the underlying securities.

When a Fund purchases or otherwise acquires warrants or other rights, it runs the risk that it will lose its entire investment in the warrants or rights, unless the Fund exercises the warrant or right, acquires the underlying securities, or enters into a closing transaction before expiration. If the price of the underlying security does not rise to an extent sufficient to cover any premium and transaction costs, the Fund will lose part or all of its investment. Any premiums or purchase price paid for warrants or other rights that expire are treated as realized losses. Warrants and similar rights differ from options in that they are typically written by the issuer of the security underlying the warrant or right. Although some warrants and rights may be non-transferable, others may be traded over-the-counter or on an exchange.

Inflation-Linked Securities

Inflation-linked securities are typically fixed income securities whose principal values are periodically adjusted according to a measure of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of an inflation-linked security will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on the security (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original principal of the security upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-linked securities. For securities that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the security repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

Alternatively, the interest rates payable on certain inflation-linked securities may be adjusted according to a measure of inflation. As a result, the principal values of such securities do not adjust according to the rate of inflation, although the interest payable on such securities may decline during times of falling inflation.

The values of inflation-linked securities are expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates may rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-linked securities. Inflation-linked securities may cause a potential cash flow mismatch to investors, because an increase in the principal amount of an inflation-linked security will be treated as interest income currently subject to tax at ordinary income rates even though investors will not receive repayment of principal until maturity. If a Fund invests in such securities, it will be required to distribute such interest income in order to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company and eliminate the Fund-level tax, without a corresponding receipt of cash, and therefore may be required to dispose of portfolio securities at a time when it may not be advantageous to do so in order to make such distributions.

Bank Loans

A Fund may invest in bank loans including, for example, corporate loans, loan participations, direct debt, bank debt, and bridge debt. A Fund may invest in a loan by lending money to a borrower directly as part of a syndicate of lenders. In a syndicated loan, the agent that originated and structured the loan typically administers and enforces the loan on behalf of the syndicate. Failure by the agent to fulfill its obligations may delay or adversely affect receipt of payment by a Fund. A Fund may also invest in loans through novations, assignments, and participation interests. In a novation, a Fund typically assumes all of the rights of a lending institution in a loan, including the right to receive payments of principal and interest and other amounts directly from the borrower and to enforce its rights as a lender directly against the borrower. When a Fund takes an assignment of a loan, the Fund acquires some or all of the interest of another lender (or assignee) in the loan. In such cases, the Fund may be required generally to rely upon the assignor to demand payment and enforce rights under the loan. If a Fund acquires a participation in the loan, the Fund purchases an indirect interest in a loan held by a third party and the Fund typically will have a contractual relationship only with the third party loan investor, not with the borrower. As a result, a Fund may have the right to receive payments of principal, interest, and any fees to which it is entitled only from the loan investor selling the participation and only upon receipt by such loan

 

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investor of such payments from the borrower. In such cases, a Fund assumes the credit risk of both the borrower and the loan investor selling the participation, and the Fund may be unable to realize some or all of the value of its interest in the loan in the event of the insolvency of the third party.

Changes in the financial condition of the borrower or economic conditions or other circumstances may reduce the capacity of the borrower to make principal and interest payments on such instruments and may lead to defaults. The value of any collateral securing a bank loan may decline after the Fund invests, and there is a risk that the value of the collateral may not be sufficient to cover the amount owed to the Fund.

At June 30, 2018, the Funds had no unfunded loan commitments.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with certain banks and broker-dealers whereby a Fund acquires a security for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. A Fund, through its custodian, takes possession of the securities collateralizing the repurchase agreement in a segregated account. Repurchase agreements must be fully collateralized at all times, but involve some risk to a Fund if the other party should default on its obligation and the Fund is delayed or prevented from recovering the collateral, or if the Fund is required to return collateral to a borrower at a time when it may realize a loss on the investment of that collateral.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and broker-dealers to enhance return. Reverse repurchase agreements involve sales by a Fund of portfolio securities concurrently with an agreement by the Fund to repurchase the same securities at a later date at a fixed price (typically equal to the original sale price plus interest). During the reverse repurchase agreement period, the Fund continues to receive principal and interest payments on the securities and also has the opportunity to earn a return on the purchase price received by it from the counterparty.

Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Interest on the value of the reverse repurchase agreements issued and outstanding is based upon competitive market rates determined at the time of issuance. A Fund may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. Reverse repurchase agreements generally create investment leverage and involve the risk that the market value of the security that a Fund is obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price. For financial reporting purposes, cash received in exchange for securities delivered plus accrued interest payments to be made to the counterparty is recorded as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at face value including accrued interest. Due to the short term nature of reverse repurchase agreements, face value approximates fair value. Interest payments made by a Fund to the counterparties are recorded as a component of interest expense in the Statements of Operations. In periods of increased demand for a security, a Fund may receive a fee for use of the security by the counterparty, which may result in interest income to the Fund.

Reverse repurchase transactions are entered into by a Fund under a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), which permits the Fund, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and creates one single net payment due to or from the Fund. With reverse repurchase transactions, typically a Fund and the counterparties are permitted to sell, re-pledge, or use the collateral associated with the transaction. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, a Fund receives or posts securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be paid or received by the Fund upon the maturity of the transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Fund is considered an unsecured creditor with respect to excess collateral and, as such, the return of excess collateral may be delayed.

In the event the buyer of securities under an MRA files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, a Fund’s use of the proceeds from the sale of its securities may be restricted or forfeited, and the counterparty may fail to return/resell the securities in question to the Fund.

 

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The following table is a summary of the Fund(s) open reverse repurchase transactions which are subject to an MRA on a net basis at June 30, 2018:

 

 

 

Counterparty

     Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements
     Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral*
       Cash
Collateral
Pledged*
       Net Amount  
Inflation-Protected and Income Fund                                  

BNP Paribas S.A.

     $ (59,110,875    $ 59,110,875        $         -        $ -  

Daiwa Securities

       (59,036,250      59,036,250          -          -  

Goldman Sachs & Co.

       (40,455,995      40,455,995          -          -  

HSBC Finance Corp.

       (94,833,625      94,833,625          -          -  

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

       (32,872,500      32,872,500          -          -  
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ (286,309,245    $ 286,309,245        $ -        $         -  
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

Collateral with a value of $294,869,754 has been pledged in connection with open reverse repurchase transactions. Excess collateral pledged to the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes.

Reverse repurchase transactions outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

At June 30, 2018, the average balance outstanding for open reverse repurchase agreements for the Inflation-Protected and Income Fund was $309,966,145. The maximum balance outstanding for the Inflation-Protected and Income Fund was $349,736,919 during the period ended June 30, 2018. The weighted average maturity was 41 days, at a weighted average interest rate of 1.78%.

Average balance outstanding was calculated based on daily balances outstanding during the period that the Fund had entered into reverse repurchase transactions.

The type of underlying collateral and the remaining maturity of open reverse repurchase transactions in relation to the reverse repurchase agreements on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities is as follows:

 

 

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements  
     Overnight and
Continuous
     Up to 30 days      31-90 days      Greater Than
90 days
     Total  
Inflation-Protected and Income Fund                                   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   $         -      $ 88,278,125      $ 198,031,120      $         -      $ 286,309,245  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

   $ -      $ 88,278,125      $ 198,031,120      $ -      $ 286,309,245  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

When-Issued, Delayed-Delivery, Forward Commitment, and To-Be-Announced Transactions

A Fund may enter into when-issued, delayed-delivery, forward commitment, or to-be-announced (“TBA”) transactions (collectively, the “Forward Transactions”) in order to lock in the purchase price of the underlying security, or in order to adjust the interest rate exposure of the Fund’s existing portfolio. In Forward Transactions, a Fund commits to purchase or sell particular securities, with payment and delivery to take place at a future date. In the case of TBA purchase commitments, the unit price and the estimated principal amount are established when the Fund enters into a commitment, with the actual principal amount being within a specified range of the estimate. Although a Fund does not typically pay for the securities in these types of transactions until they are delivered, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. As a result, each of these types of transactions may create investment leverage in a Fund’s portfolio and increase the volatility of the Fund. If a Fund’s counterparty fails to deliver a security purchased in a Forward Transaction, there may be a loss, and the Fund may have missed an opportunity to make an alternative investment.

 

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These securities are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service, selected pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees, which determines valuations taking into account appropriate factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. Securities for which no market quotation is available are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees. The Funds record on a daily basis the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based upon changes in the values of these securities. When a Forward Transaction is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the transaction at the time it was opened and the value of the transaction at the time it was closed.

Securities Lending

Each Fund may lend its securities; however, lending cannot exceed 33% of the total assets of the Fund taken at current value. The Funds’ securities lending activities are governed by a Securities Lending Agency Agreement (“Lending Agreement”) between each Fund and the lending agent (“Agent”). The Lending Agreement authorizes the Agent to lend portfolio securities held by a Fund to approved borrowers (each, a “Borrower”).

Each Fund expects that in connection with any securities on loan, the loan will be secured continuously by collateral consisting of cash (U.S. currency) adjusted daily to have value at least equal to the current market value of the securities loaned. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of a Fund and any additional collateral is delivered to the Fund the next business day. The Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of cash collateral. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of delay in recovery of the loaned securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the Borrower of the securities fail financially. Pursuant to the Lending Agreement, the Agent has provided indemnification to the Funds in the event of default by a Borrower with respect to a loan. The Funds receive compensation for lending their securities in the form of a securities loan fee paid by the Borrower, as well as a share of the income earned on investment of the cash collateral received for the loaned securities. At June 30, 2018, the Funds’ collateral was equal to or greater than 100% of the market value of securities on loan.

Subject to the terms of the Lending Agreement and the agreement between the Agent and the applicable Borrower (“Borrowing Agreement”), security loans can be terminated by the Agent, the Fund, or the Borrower and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the customary settlement period for such securities or the period of time specified in the Borrowing Agreement. For all Funds, all securities on loan are classified as common stock in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments at June 30, 2018.

The Funds employ the Agent to implement their securities lending program and the Agent receives a fee from the Funds for its services. In addition, the Funds may be required to pay a rebate to the Borrower. Accordingly, a Fund’s compensation for lending its securities is reduced by any such fees or rebate paid to the Agent or Borrower, respectively. For the period ended June 30, 2018, the Fund(s) earned securities lending net income as follows:

 

 

 

     Securities Lending
Gross Income
     Securities Lending
Fees and Expenses
     Securities Lending
Net Income
 

Small Cap Equity Fund

   $ 65,029      $ 9,587      $ 55,442  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     16,588        2,476        14,112  

 

Accounting for Investment Transactions

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are computed by the specific identification cost method. Proceeds received from litigation, if any, are included in realized gains on investment transactions for any investments that are no longer held in the portfolio and as a reduction in cost for investments that continue to be held in the portfolio. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of discounts and premiums on debt securities, is earned from the settlement date and is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income and realized capital gain distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Withholding taxes on foreign interest, dividends, and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as practicable after the Fund determines the existence of a dividend declaration after exercising reasonable due diligence. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds determine the classification of distributions received as return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The market values of foreign currencies, foreign securities, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the buying and selling rates of such currencies against the U.S. dollar at the end of each business day. Purchases and sales of foreign securities and income and expense items are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in the exchange rates from that portion arising from changes in the market prices of securities. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends or interest recorded on the books of the Funds and the amount actually received.

Allocation of Operating Activity

In maintaining the records for the Funds, the income and expense accounts are allocated daily to each class of shares. Investment income and loss, and unrealized and realized gains or losses are prorated among the classes of shares based on the relative net assets of each. Expenses are allocated to each class of shares depending on the nature of the expenditures. Administration and service fees, if any, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to that class’s operations. Expenses of a Fund not directly attributable to the operations of any specific class of shares of the Fund are prorated among the classes to which the expense relates based on relative net assets.

Foreign Securities

The Strategic Emerging Markets Fund invests substantially all of its assets in foreign securities. The other Funds may also invest in foreign securities. Foreign securities, including American Depositary Receipts, are subject to additional risks compared to securities of U.S. issuers, including international trade, currency, political, regulatory, and diplomatic risks. In addition, fluctuations in currency exchange rates may adversely affect the values of foreign securities and the price of a Fund’s shares. Emerging markets securities are subject to greater risks than securities issued in developed foreign markets, including less liquidity, greater price volatility, higher relative rates of inflation, greater political, economic, and social instability, greater custody and operational risks, and greater volatility in currency exchange rates.

Federal Income Tax

It is each Fund’s intent to continue to comply with the provisions of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to a regulated investment company. Under such provisions, the Funds would not be subject to federal income taxes on their ordinary income and net realized capital gains to the extent they are distributed or deemed to have been distributed to their shareholders. Therefore, the Funds have not made any provision for federal income tax.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly for the Dynamic Bond Fund, High Yield Fund, Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, and Short-Duration Bond Fund and annually for the Asset Momentum Fund, Equity Rotation Fund, Small Cap Equity Fund, Special Situations Fund, and Strategic Emerging Markets Fund and at other times as may be required to satisfy tax or regulatory requirements. Distributions of any net realized capital gains of each Fund are declared and paid annually and at other times as may be required to satisfy tax or regulatory requirements.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, net investment income and net realized capital gains on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period.

 

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3. Advisory Fees and Other Transactions

Investment Advisory Fees and Investment Subadvisers

MML Investment Advisers, LLC (“MML Advisers”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual, serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the investment advisory agreements between MML Advisers and the Trust on behalf of each Fund, MML Advisers is responsible for providing investment management services for each Fund. In return for these services, MML Advisers receives advisory fees, based upon each Fund’s average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

Fund

  

Investment Advisory Fee

Asset Momentum Fund

   0.60% on the first $500 million; and
   0.55% on any excess over $500 million

Dynamic Bond Fund

   0.40% on the first $1 billion; and
   0.35% on any excess over $1 billion

Equity Rotation Fund

   0.45% on the first $500 million; and
   0.40% on any excess over $500 million

High Yield Fund

   0.60% on the first $300 million; and
   0.575% on any excess over $300 million

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

   0.60% on the first $100 million;
   0.55% on the next $200 million;
   0.50% on the next $200 million; and
   0.45% on any excess over $500 million

Short-Duration Bond Fund

   0.35% on the first $300 million; and
   0.30% on any excess over $300 million

Small Cap Equity Fund

   0.65% on the first $100 million;
   0.60% on the next $100 million;
   0.55% on the next $300 million; and
   0.50% on any excess over $500 million

Special Situations Fund

   0.60% on the first $500 million; and
   0.55% on any excess over $500 million

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

   1.05% on the first $500 million; and
   1.00% on any excess over $500 million

 

MML Advisers has entered into investment subadvisory agreements with Barings LLC (“Barings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual Holding LLC, a controlled subsidiary of MassMutual, on behalf of certain Funds. These agreements provide that Barings manage the investment and reinvestment of assets of these Funds. Barings receives a subadvisory fee from MML Advisers based upon each Fund’s average daily net assets, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

Asset Momentum Fund

   0.475%

Equity Rotation Fund

   0.30%

High Yield Fund

   0.20%

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

   0.08%

Short-Duration Bond Fund

   0.08%

Special Situations Fund

   0.45%

 

 

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MML Advisers has entered into investment subadvisory agreements with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (“OFI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp., itself an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of MassMutual Holding LLC, on behalf of the Small Cap Equity Fund and the Strategic Emerging Markets Fund. These agreements provide that OFI manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Funds. OFI receives a subadvisory fee from MML Advisers, based upon each Fund’s average daily net assets, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

Small Cap Equity Fund

   0.25%

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

   0.70%

 

MML Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with the unaffiliated investment subadviser, DoubleLine Capital, LP (“DoubleLine”), pursuant to which DoubleLine serves as the subadviser to the Dynamic Bond Fund. This agreement provides that DoubleLine manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Fund. DoubleLine receives a subadvisory fee from MassMutual based upon the average daily net assets of the Fund.

The Funds’ subadvisory fees are paid monthly by MML Advisers out of the advisory fees previously disclosed above.

Administration Fees

For the Asset Momentum Fund, Dynamic Bond Fund, Equity Rotation Fund, High Yield Fund, Short-Duration Bond Fund, Special Situations Fund, and Strategic Emerging Markets Fund, under a separate Administrative and Shareholder Services Agreement between the Trust and MML Advisers, on behalf of each Fund, MML Advisers is obligated to provide administrative and shareholder services and bear some of the Fund specific administrative expenses. In return for these services, MML Advisers receives an administrative services fee, based upon the average daily net assets of the applicable class of shares of the Funds, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

    

Class II

    

Service Class I

Asset Momentum Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

Dynamic Bond Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

Equity Rotation Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

High Yield Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

Short-Duration Bond Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

Special Situations Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

   0.15%      0.15%

 

Distribution and Service Fees

MML Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as distributor to the Funds. Pursuant to a Distribution and Services Plan adopted by the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Service Class shares and Service Class I shares of the Funds pay an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of Service Class shares and Service Class I shares. This fee, or a portion thereof, is paid to: (i) the Distributor for services provided and expenses incurred by it in connection with the distribution of Service Class shares or Service Class I shares, as applicable, of each Fund; and/or (ii) MassMutual for services provided and expenses incurred by it for purposes of maintaining or providing personal services to Service Class and Service Class I shareholders. The Distributor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MassMutual.

 

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Expense Caps and Waivers

MML Advisers has agreed to cap the fees and expenses of the Funds noted below (other than extraordinary litigation and legal expenses, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses#, interest expense, short sale dividend and loan expense, or other non-recurring or unusual expenses such as organizational expenses and shareholder meeting expenses, as applicable) based upon the average daily net assets of the applicable class of shares of the Fund, as follows:

 

 

 

     Class II        Service Class I  

Asset Momentum Fund*

     0.80%          1.05%  

Dynamic Bond Fund*

     0.60%          0.85%  

Equity Rotation Fund*

     0.65%          0.90%  

Short-Duration Bond Fund*

     0.55%          0.80%  

Special Situations Fund*

     0.80%          1.05%  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund*

     1.35%          1.60%  

 

 

#

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses borne indirectly by a Fund through investments in other pooled investment vehicles.

*

Expense caps in effect through April 30, 2019.

MML Advisers has agreed to waive 0.10% of the advisory fee of the High Yield Fund through April 30, 2019.

MML Advisers has agreed to voluntarily waive 0.04% of the advisory fee of the Strategic Emerging Markets Fund. MML Advisers may amend or discontinue this waiver at any time without advance notice.

Expense caps and waiver amounts are reflected as a reduction of expenses on the Statements of Operations.

Deferred Compensation

Trustees of the Funds who are not officers or employees of MassMutual may elect to defer receipt of their annual fees in accordance with terms of a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Amounts deferred shall accrue interest or earnings and shall be recorded on the Funds’ books as other liabilities. Deferred compensation is included within Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Other

Certain officers and trustees of the Funds may also be employees of MassMutual. The compensation of a trustee who is not an employee of MassMutual is borne by the Funds.

 

4.   Purchases and Sales of Investments

Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended June 30, 2018, were as follows:

 

 

 

     Purchases      Sales  
     Long-Term U.S.
Government
Securities
     Other
Long-Term
Securities
     Long-Term U.S.
Government
Securities
     Other
Long-Term
Securities
 

Asset Momentum Fund

   $ -      $ 14,031,808      $ -      $ 13,848,530  

Dynamic Bond Fund

     112,937,182        74,943,301        102,387,853        68,952,637  

Equity Rotation Fund

     -        17,916,128        -        16,797,197  

High Yield Fund

     -        26,372,403        -        23,722,062  

 

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     Purchases      Sales  
     Long-Term U.S.
Government
Securities
     Other
Long-Term
Securities
     Long-Term U.S.
Government
Securities
     Other
Long-Term
Securities
 

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

   $ 108,007,676      $ 116,238,180      $ 143,456,779      $ 86,821,140  

Short-Duration Bond Fund

     8,346,891        78,241,749        10,838,681        39,746,467  

Small Cap Equity Fund

     -        28,738,373        -        31,549,826  

Special Situations Fund

     -        4,991,690        -        6,189,514  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     -        40,978,822        -        23,040,937  

 

The Funds may purchase from, or sell securities to, other affiliated Funds under procedures adopted by the Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that cross trades conducted by the Funds comply with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. The cross trades disclosed in the table below are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the table above, as applicable.

 

 

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Small Cap Equity Fund

   $ 611,590.65      $ -  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     -        94,343.28  

 

 

5.   Capital Share Transactions

Changes in shares outstanding for each Fund were as follows:

 

 

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2018      Year Ended December 31, 2017  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Asset Momentum Fund Class II

           

Sold

           -      $ -  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

           222,641        2,729,754  

Redeemed

           -        -  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

           222,641      $ 2,729,754  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Momentum Fund Service Class I

           

Sold

     9,539      $ 122,101        47,139      $ 540,352  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -        -        11,829        144,546  

Redeemed

     (3,424      (43,336      (26,810      (306,897
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     6,115      $ 78,765        32,158      $ 378,001  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dynamic Bond Fund Class II

           

Sold

     1,466,237      $ 14,479,541        687,953      $ 6,869,531  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     363,985        3,556,137        1,639,034        16,309,191  

Redeemed

     (934,682      (9,220,039      (10      (106
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     895,540      $ 8,815,639        2,326,977      $ 23,178,616  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dynamic Bond Fund Service Class I

           

Sold

     164,606      $ 1,610,748        180,547      $ 1,803,315  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     3,779        36,849        13,347        132,594  

Redeemed

     (46,695      (458,172      (43,886      (438,026
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     121,690      $ 1,189,425        150,008      $ 1,497,883  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2018     Year Ended December 31, 2017  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Equity Rotation Fund Class II

        

Sold

         -     $ -  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

         114,382       1,587,623  

Redeemed

         -       -  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

         114,382     $ 1,587,623  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity Rotation Fund Service Class I

        

Sold

     13,314     $ 191,777       67,346     $ 852,925  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -       -       5,312       73,519  

Redeemed

     (3,069     (43,720     (7,287     (91,594
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     10,245     $ 148,057       65,371     $ 834,850  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

High Yield Fund Class II

        

Sold

     181     $ 1,795       72,493     $ 736,500  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     151,670       1,481,820       666,037       6,733,125  

Redeemed

     (476,932     (4,730,381     (766,585     (7,841,780
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (325,081   $ (3,246,766     (28,055   $ (372,155
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

High Yield Fund Service Class I

        

Sold

     567,111     $ 5,611,241       1,123,560     $ 11,449,809  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     63,863       622,030       250,466       2,522,628  

Redeemed

     (359,629     (3,554,788     (591,403     (6,027,452
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     271,345     $ 2,678,483       782,623     $ 7,944,985  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund Initial Class

        

Sold

     2,163,666     $ 21,813,813       4,320,401     $ 44,155,126  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     201,079       2,008,778       1,242,674       12,591,573  

Redeemed

     (3,819,797     (38,342,460     (5,205,339     (53,302,611
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,455,052   $ (14,519,869     357,736     $ 3,444,088  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund Service Class

        

Sold

     324,696     $ 3,250,649       566,179     $ 5,768,415  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     22,419       223,069       143,782       1,450,545  

Redeemed

     (441,298     (4,405,013     (790,642     (8,053,934
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (94,183   $ (931,295     (80,681   $ (834,974
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-Duration Bond Fund Class II

        

Sold

     1,257,878     $ 12,242,379       4,891,268     $ 47,856,521  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     132,676       1,282,980       570,980       5,576,475  

Redeemed

     (2,748,420     (26,689,323     (4,364,667     (42,785,841
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,357,866   $ (13,163,964     1,097,581     $ 10,647,155  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-Duration Bond Fund Service Class I

        

Sold

     448,437     $ 4,348,021       1,194,751     $ 11,699,414  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     17,215       166,301       78,763       768,427  

Redeemed

     (584,371     (5,668,772     (1,353,260     (13,244,624
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (118,719   $ (1,154,450     (79,746   $ (776,783
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Small Cap Equity Fund Initial Class

 

Sold

     168,219     $ 1,765,169       748,535     $ 7,413,356  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -       -       488,738       4,581,957  

Redeemed

     (690,644     (7,303,669     (1,666,648     (16,508,349
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (522,425   $ (5,538,500     (429,375   $ (4,513,036
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2018     Year Ended December 31, 2017  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Small Cap Equity Fund Service Class

 

Sold

     193,798     $ 2,016,200       498,369     $ 4,891,993  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -       -       76,502       706,144  

Redeemed

     (77,720     (806,302     (258,722     (2,520,735
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     116,078     $ 1,209,898       316,149     $ 3,077,402  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Special Situations Fund Class II

        

Sold

         -     $ -  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

         2,999       34,572  

Redeemed

         -       -  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

         2,999     $ 34,572  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Special Situations Fund Service Class I

        

Sold

     5,723     $ 71,824       17,958     $ 185,012  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -       -       -       -  

Redeemed

     (3,499     (42,520     (2,646     (27,502
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,224     $ 29,304       15,312     $ 157,510  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund Class II

        

Sold

     2,395,526     $ 28,528,365       428,946     $ 4,394,256  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -       -       7,498       81,649  

Redeemed

     (746,583     (8,884,474     (2,184,104     (22,897,472
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,648,943     $ 19,643,891       (1,747,660   $ (18,421,567
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund Service Class I

        

Sold

     206,767     $ 2,466,215       340,961     $ 3,526,710  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends

     -       -       -       -  

Redeemed

     (160,450     (1,896,194     (211,553     (2,213,746
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     46,317     $ 570,021       129,408     $ 1,312,964  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

6.   Federal Income Tax Information

At June 30, 2018, the aggregate cost of investments and the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of all investments owned by the Fund(s), as computed on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

 

 

 

     Federal Income
Tax Cost
     Tax Basis
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Tax Basis
Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Asset Momentum Fund

   $ 27,709,107      $ 2,321,023      $ (1,029,984   $ 1,291,039  

Dynamic Bond Fund

     465,900,093        3,677,228        (13,428,677     (9,751,449

Equity Rotation Fund

     27,152,123        5,037,851        (842,383     4,195,468  

High Yield Fund

     134,331,181        3,591,087        (7,090,840     (3,499,753

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

     699,990,775        5,884,737        (5,215,914     668,823  

Short-Duration Bond Fund

     231,231,771        1,665,743        (3,959,252     (2,293,509

Small Cap Equity Fund

     99,764,795        30,856,527        (1,837,976     29,018,551  

Special Situations Fund

     20,874,138        4,821,636        (509,587     4,312,049  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     114,775,336        23,943,171        (7,381,885     16,561,286  

 

Net capital loss carryforwards may be applied against any net realized taxable gains in succeeding years, subject to the carryforward period limitations, where applicable. On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act

 

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of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”) was signed by the President. The Modernization Act changed the capital loss carryforward rules as they relate to regulated investment companies. Capital losses generated in tax years beginning after the date of enactment may now be carried forward indefinitely, and retain the character of the original loss. Under pre-enactment law, capital losses could be carried forward for up to eight tax years as short-term capital losses. The provisions affecting the utilization of capital loss carryforwards under the Modernization Act also require the utilization of post-enactment losses prior to the utilization of pre-enactment losses.

At December 31, 2017, for federal income tax purposes, there were no unused capital losses.

At December 31, 2017, the following Fund(s) had post-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards:

 

 

 

     Short Term
Capital Loss
Carryforward
     Long Term
Capital Loss
Carryforward
 

Dynamic Bond Fund

   $ 477,711      $ 631,504  

HighYield Fund

     39,518        2,291,957  

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

     1,637,710        2,714,967  

Short-Duration Bond Fund

     33,440        3,785,367  

Special Situations Fund

     1,387,962        -  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     3,375,497        3,837,956  

 

Net capital loss carryforwards for the Fund(s) shown in the above table are from post-enactment years and are, therefore, not subject to the eight-year carryforward period and possible expiration.

Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital.

The tax character of distributions (including capital gain dividends, if any, designated pursuant to Section 852 of the Code) paid during the year ended December 31, 2017, was as follows:

 

 

 

     Ordinary
Income
     Long Term
Capital Gain
     Return of
Capital
 

Asset Momentum Fund

   $ 926,326      $ 1,947,974      $ -  

Dynamic Bond Fund

     15,868,305        573,480        -  

Equity Rotation Fund

     202,311        1,458,831        -  

High Yield Fund

     8,673,722        -        582,031  

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

     11,359,432        -        2,682,686  

Short-Duration Bond Fund

     6,273,558        -        71,344  

Small Cap Equity Fund

     935,676        4,352,425        -  

Special Situations Fund

     34,572        -        -  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     81,649        -        -  

 

The following Fund(s) have elected to pass through the foreign tax credit for the year ended December 31, 2017:

 

 

 

     Amount  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

   $ 166,707  

 

Capital accounts within the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences between book and tax accounting. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book and tax accounting differences will reverse in subsequent periods. At December 31, 2017, temporary book and tax accounting differences were primarily attributable to investments in forward contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, premium amortization accruals,

 

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passive foreign investment companies, non-taxable dividends basis adjustments, partnership basis adjustments, treasury inflation protected securities, the deferral of wash sale losses, and deferred Trustee compensation.

At December 31, 2017, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

 

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long Term

Capital Gain
(Capital Loss
Carryover)
    Other
Temporary
Differences
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Asset Momentum Fund

   $ 337,029      $ 464,159     $ (1,264   $ 4,420,706  

Dynamic Bond Fund

     191,195        (1,109,215     (24,606     (1,230,193

Equity Rotation Fund

     9,351        1,839,108       (1,315     6,277,390  

High Yield Fund

     -        (2,331,475     (19,309     (265,645

Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

     -        (4,352,677     (84,665     1,484,399  

Short-Duration Bond Fund

     -        (3,818,807     (32,251     (1,049,318

Small Cap Equity Fund

     4,007,933        11,571,735       (31,985     23,014,452  

Special Situations Fund

     -        (1,387,962     (1,142     4,587,126  

Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

     170,688        (7,213,453     (11,624     23,140,249  

 

The Funds did not have any unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2018, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period then ended. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2018, the Funds did not incur any such interest or penalties. The Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Funds’ understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which they invest.

 

7.   Indemnifications

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, current and former Trustees and Officers are provided with specified rights to indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Funds, and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for obligations of the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

 

8.   New Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Final Rule on Investment Company Reporting Modernization (the “Rule”). The Rule, which introduces two new regulatory reporting forms for investment companies — Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN — also contains amendments to Regulation S-X which impact financial statement presentation, particularly the presentation of derivative investments, for all reporting periods ending after August 1, 2017. The Funds have adopted the Rule’s Regulation S-X amendments and the Funds’ financial statements are in compliance with those amendments. In December 2017, the SEC issued a temporary final rule (“Temporary Rule”) that provides for a nine-month delay of N-PORT filing with the SEC. Under the Temporary Rule, those funds subject to the original June 1, 2018 compliance date will still be required to gather and maintain all of the data required by Form N-PORT as of the original reporting date and such information will be subject to examination by the SEC staff.

In March 2017, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). For entities that hold callable debt securities at a premium, ASU 2017-08 requires that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 would first be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the implication, if any, of these changes and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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9.   Legal Proceedings

On December 7, 2010, the Trust was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, in connection with Tribune Company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding (In re Tribune Company). The proceeding relates to a leveraged buyout (“LBO”) transaction by which Tribune Company converted to a privately-held company in 2007, and the putative defendant class is comprised of beneficial owners of shares of Tribune Company who received proceeds (the “Proceeds”) of the LBO. The Official Committee seeks to recover payments of those Proceeds.

The potential amount sought to be recovered from the Small Cap Equity Fund, plus interest and the Official Committee’s court costs, is approximately $93,500.

The Fund cannot predict the outcome of this proceeding. Accordingly, the Fund has not accrued any amounts related to this proceeding. If the proceeding were to be decided in a manner adverse to the Fund, or if the Fund was to enter into a settlement agreement with the Official Committee, the payment of such judgment or settlement could potentially have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s net asset value depending on the net assets of the Fund at the time of such judgment or settlement.

 

 

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Proxy Voting

A description of the policies and procedures that each Fund’s investment adviser and subadvisers use to vote proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-309-3539, and on the SEC’s EDGAR database on its website at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available, without charge, upon request, on the MassMutual website at http://www.massmutual.com/funds and on the SEC’s EDGAR database on its website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Reporting

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-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s EDGAR database on its website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Trustees’ Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts

At their meetings in May and June 2018, the Contract Committee (the “Committee”) and the Trustees, including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust, MML Advisers, or the subadvisers (the “Independent Trustees”), re-approved the existing advisory and subadvisory agreements (collectively, the “Contracts”) for each of the Asset Momentum Fund, Dynamic Bond Fund, Equity Rotation Fund, High Yield Fund, Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, Short-Duration Bond Fund, Small Cap Equity Fund, Special Situations Fund, and Strategic Emerging Markets Fund. In preparation for the meetings, the Trustees requested, and MML Advisers and the subadvisers provided in advance, certain materials relevant to the consideration of the Contracts (the “Meeting Materials”). In all of their deliberations, the Trustees were advised by independent counsel.

The Committee received in advance of the meetings (i) a memorandum from MML Advisers discussing the nature and quality of the services it provides as investment adviser to the Funds; (ii) a profitability analysis prepared by MML Advisers; and (iii) a fee and performance study report (the “Third-Party Report”) with respect to each Fund prepared by an independent third-party vendor (the “Third-Party”). The Third-Party Report provided detailed comparative advisory fee, total expense, and performance information for each Fund to assist the Committee in its evaluation of the Contracts. The Committee also considered information presented to it throughout the year regarding MML Advisers and each of the subadvisers.

The Committee considered the nature, scope, and quality of services MML Advisers provides to the Funds, including: (i) the financial condition, stability, and business strategy of MML Advisers; (ii) the capabilities of MML Advisers with respect to regulatory compliance and its ability to monitor compliance with the investment policies of the Funds; (iii) MML Advisers’ ability to provide investment oversight and provide for administrative and shareholder services to the Funds; and (iv) the experience and qualifications of the personnel of MML Advisers that perform, or oversee the performance of, the services provided to the Funds, and the needs of the Funds for administrative and shareholder services.

The Committee then reviewed and considered, for each Fund separately, the detailed information presented in the Third-Party Report regarding: (i) Fund expenses, including, among other things, both the Fund’s net advisory fee and total net expense ratio against peer funds; and (ii) the Fund’s relative performance (over various time periods against peer funds and a benchmark index). In connection with the Committee’s review, MML Advisers provided commentary and analysis regarding each Fund’s expenses and performance and a recommendation as to the action to be taken by the Committee. The Committee noted that it had received in the Meeting Materials or during the course of the past year: (i) detailed information regarding MML Advisers’ ability to provide investment oversight and provide for administrative and shareholder services to the Funds; and (ii) a wide range of information about the subadvisers and their personnel with responsibility for providing services to the Funds and the fees payable to each subadviser by MML Advisers. MML Advisers reviewed with the Committee in detail the work MML Advisers does in its oversight roles, the expertise it brings to these roles, the size of its teams, and the financial commitment it has made to provide those services. Throughout the discussion, MML Advisers responded to Committee members’ questions and provided additional information concerning each Fund.

 

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The Committee reviewed the expense and performance information for each Fund. (References to any one- or three-year period below are to periods ended December 31, 2017. The three-year periods do not apply for any Fund that does not yet have a three-year performance history. In all cases, the comparative expense information is that of a Fund’s “peer group” and the comparative performance information is that of a Fund’s “performance category.”)

The Committee considered that, in the case of a number of Funds, total net expense information showed the Funds to be in the second comparative quartile of their peer groups, and performance information showed the Funds to have had first comparative quartile investment performance in their performance categories for the most recent one- and (where applicable) three-year periods. These Funds included the High Yield Fund, Equity Rotation Fund, and Asset Momentum Fund. The Committee also considered that the Small Cap Equity Fund had total net expenses in the first comparative quartile, and had performance that improved from the three-year period to the one-year period from the third comparative quartile to the first comparative quartile. For the Dynamic Bond Fund, the Committee considered that, although the Fund’s total net expense ratio is two basis points above its peer group median, its net advisory fee is below the peer group median (39th percentile), and its one-year performance was in the second comparative quartile (37th percentile). The Committee determined that, with respect to the aforementioned Funds, further inquiry as to expense or performance was not warranted at this time.

For the Short-Duration Bond Fund, the Committee considered MML Advisers’ statements that, although the Fund’s total net expense ratio was in the third comparative quartile (59th percentile), the net advisory fee of the Fund was below its peer group median. They considered that the Fund had achieved first comparative quartile performance for each of the one- and three-year periods. The Committee considered MML Advisers’ view that the Fund’s manager has delivered strong long-term performance over time.

For the Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, the Committee noted that, although the Fund had experienced performance in the third comparative quartile (65th percentile) for the one-year period, the Fund had achieved first comparative quartile performance for the three-year period (13th percentile). The Committee considered, as well, MML Advisers’ statements that, although the Fund had total net expenses in the fourth comparative quartile (80th percentile) and had a net advisory fee in the fourth comparative quartile (94th percentile), the Fund’s performance remains strong and that administrative service fees paid by the Fund to support shareholder servicing contributed significantly to the high relative net total expense ratio and net advisory fee.

For the Special Situations Fund, the Committee noted that the Fund’s total net expense ratio and net advisory fee were in the first comparative quartile (10th and 1st percentiles, respectively). The Committee considered that the Fund had experienced fourth comparative quartile (97th percentile) relative performance for the one-year period, but that the Fund had only begun operations in May 2015 and it was too early to evaluate the Fund’s relative performance.

For the Strategic Emerging Markets Fund, the Committee considered that, although the Fund has total net expenses in the third comparative quartile (75th percentile), the Fund’s net advisory fee is in the second comparative quartile (34th percentile), and that MML Advisers had lowered the Fund’s expense caps in 2017. The Committee considered MML Advisers’ statements that, although the Fund’s performance was in the fourth comparative quartile (90th percentile) for the three-year period, its performance had improved to the third comparative quartile (66th percentile) for the one-year period, and that performance to date in 2018 had shown further improvement. The Committee considered MML Advisers’ statement that it would expect the Fund to perform favorably under current market conditions and that MML Advisers would monitor the Fund’s performance closely in coming periods to determine whether the subadviser’s performance matches expectations.

The Committee also reviewed and considered information included in the Meeting Materials, or discussed at the meeting and during the course of the year, concerning economies of scale and the profitability of MML Advisers’ advisory relationship with the various Funds, including: (i) a description of MML Advisers’ revenues from the Funds (including advisory fees and administrative and shareholder services fees, as applicable) and the expense allocation methodology employed by MML Advisers; and (ii) profitability information for each individual Fund. The discussions included consideration of the intangible benefits derived by MML Advisers and its affiliates resulting from their relationships with the Funds and any so-called “fallout benefits” to MML Advisers (which were not considered to be substantial in any event), such as any reputational value derived from serving as investment adviser to the Funds, and benefits accruing to subadvisers due to so-called “soft-dollar arrangements.”

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independent legal counsel as to the law applicable to the review of investment advisory contracts. In arriving at a decision, the Committee did not identify any single matter as all-important or controlling. The foregoing summary does not detail all of the matters considered.

As to each of the Funds, the Committee concluded that: (i) overall, it was satisfied with the nature, extent, and quality of services provided, and expected to be provided in the future, under the Contracts, including the level of MML Advisers’ oversight of each Fund and the subadvisory process; (ii) MML Advisers’ levels of profitability from its relationship with the various Funds are not excessive and the advisory fees payable under the Contracts and each Fund’s total net expenses are fair and reasonable; (iii) the investment processes, research capabilities, and philosophies of the subadvisers generally appear well suited to the Funds, given their investment objectives and policies; (iv) either the relative or absolute performance of a Fund (in each case, taking into account the applicable investment strategy and risk profile of the Fund), or the steps MML Advisers has proposed in respect of the underperformance of a Fund, are sufficient to warrant continuation of the Contracts for each of the Funds; and (v) the terms of the Contracts are fair and reasonable with respect to each Fund and are in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders.

 

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Fund Expenses June 30, 2018

 

Expense Examples:

The following information is in regards to expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018:

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Actual Expenses:

The first four columns of the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Operating Expenses Incurred” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes:

The last two columns of the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the 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. Therefore, the last two columns of 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.

 

 

 

     Beginning
Value
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Ending
Value (Based
on Actual
Returns and
Expenses)
     Operating
Expenses
Incurred*
     Ending
Value (Based
on
Hypothetical
Returns and
Expenses)
     Operating
Expenses
Incurred*
 
Asset Momentum Fund                 

Class II

   $ 1,000        0.80   $ 987.10      $ 3.92      $ 1,020.70      $ 3.99  

Service Class I

     1,000        1.05     985.50        5.14        1,019.50        5.23  
Dynamic Bond Fund                 

Class II

     1,000        0.59     991.90        2.90        1,021.70        2.94  

Service Class I

     1,000        0.84     991.30        4.12        1,020.50        4.19  
Equity Rotation Fund                 

Class II

     1,000        0.65     1,000.00        3.21        1,021.50        3.24  

Service Class I

     1,000        0.90     999.30        4.44        1,020.20        4.48  
High Yield Fund                 

Class II

     1,000        0.74     1,001.00        3.65        1,021.00        3.69  

Service Class I

     1,000        0.99     1,000.40        4.88        1,019.80        4.93  

 

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     Beginning
Value
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
    Ending
Value (Based
on Actual
Returns and
Expenses)
     Operating
Expenses
Incurred*
     Ending
Value (Based
on
Hypothetical
Returns and
Expenses)
     Operating
Expenses
Incurred*
 
Inflation-Protected and Income Fund                 

Initial Class

   $ 1,000        0.59   $ 1,000.50      $ 2.91      $ 1,021.70      $ 2.94  

Service Class

     1,000        0.84     998.90        4.14        1,020.50        4.19  
Short-Duration Bond Fund                 

Class II

     1,000        0.55     1,005.10        2.72        1,021.90        2.74  

Service Class I

     1,000        0.80     1,004.50        3.95        1,020.70        3.99  
Small Cap Equity Fund                 

Initial Class

     1,000        0.70     1,080.70        3.59        1,021.20        3.49  

Service Class

     1,000        0.95     1,079.40        4.87        1,020.00        4.73  
Special Situations Fund                 

Class II

     1,000        0.80     1,060.80        4.07        1,020.70        3.99  

Service Class I

     1,000        1.05     1,059.20        5.33        1,019.50        5.23  
Strategic Emerging Markets Fund                 

Class II

     1,000        1.35     986.20        6.61        1,018.00        6.72  

Service Class I

     1,000        1.60     984.50        7.83        1,016.80        7.96  

 

 

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Expenses are calculated using the annualized expense ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2018, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180 days in the period, divided by 365 days in the year, unless stated otherwise. The annualized expense ratio does not reflect expenses deducted under the variable life insurance or variable annuity contract through which the Funds are invested in. Inclusion of these expenses would increase the annualized expense ratios shown.

 

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100 Bright Meadow Blvd.

Enfield, CT 06082-1981

  

 

LOGO

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 6. Investments.

Please see portfolio of investments contained in the Reports to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this form N-CSR.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

(b) There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable to this filing.


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Item 13. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Code of Ethics (Item 2) is not applicable to this filing.

(a)(2) Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) are attached hereto as Exhibit 99CERT.

(a)(3) Not applicable to this filing.

(a)(4) Not applicable to this filing.

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as required by Rule 30a-2(b), under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.


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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)    MML Series Investment Fund II                                                                                                                                             

By (Signature and Title)        /s/ Tina Wilson                                                                                                                                                

                                              Tina Wilson, President and Principal Executive Officer

Date      8/21/2018                                 

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

By (Signature and Title)        /s/ Tina Wilson                                                                                                                                               

                                              Tina Wilson, President and Principal Executive Officer

Date      8/21/2018                                 

By (Signature and Title)        /s/ Renee Hitchcock                                                                                                                                       

                                              Renee Hitchcock, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

Date      8/21/2018