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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

811-21836

(Investment Company Act file number)

 

Index Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1155 Kelly Johnson Boulevard, Suite 111
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(800) 788-5680

(Registrant's telephone number)

 

Michael G. Willis

1155 Kelly Johnson Boulevard, Suite 111

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

Date of fiscal year end:  March 31

 

Date of reporting period:  April 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019

 

 

 

Item 1.Reports to Stockholders.

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Shareholder Letter 1
Manager Commentary 2
Disclosure of Fund Expenses 4
Schedule of Investments 5
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 11
Statement of Operations 12
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 13
Financial Highlights 14
Notes to Financial Statements 15
Additional Information 19

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website at www.index.fund, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

Beginning on January 1, 2019, you may, notwithstanding the availability of shareholder reports online, elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-844-464-6339 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at www.index.fund.

 

 

 

 

Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Shareholder Letter
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

Dear Shareholders,

 

The Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Fund is a “no-load” index fund with no 12b-1 fees. The Fund’s ticker symbol is INDEX. Our portfolio holds approximately 500 of the largest publicly traded companies on Wall Street, as selected by Standard & Poor’s. This puts INDEX in the “Large Cap Blend” category. The Fund seeks to track the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index. The S&P 500® Equal Weight Index uses the same 500 constituents as the S&P 500® Index. The primary difference is that the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index rebalances its holdings periodically so that, over time, they remain substantially equal.*

 

We believe that the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index methodology is a better investment strategy over time because it corrects an inherent buy-high-sell-low trading “flaw” buried within the market-cap formula that powers the S&P 500® Index and many other market cap strategies. To illustrate, an index fund seeking to track the S&P 500® Index must continuously adjust its portfolio to mirror the underlying index as the 500 stocks fluctuate in price. For example, if 250 stocks move higher in price and 250 stocks move lower in price, the market-cap methodology requires the portfolio manager to purchase more of the 250 stocks that went higher in price and to sell a portion of the 250 stocks that fell in price. This effectively forces the manager to “buy high and sell low”.

 

In our view, the Equal Weight Index (EWI) strategy corrects this market-cap “buy-high-sell-low-problem” and replaces it with a “buy-low-sell-high” trading methodology. How? Using the same 500 companies, the portfolio manager of the Equal Weight S&P 500® Index fund is required to rebalance the portfolio periodically. Using the example above, the equal weight methodology requires that the manager sell a portion of the 250 stocks that went higher in price and to purchase a portion of the 250 stocks that fell in price, until the 500 holdings are equal in value again. We believe this creates the very positive result of forcing the manager to “buy low and sell high”, thus creating a simple solution to a traditionally complex problem. This is the reason we believe that the EWI strategy has historically provided higher returns that may be sustainable over long periods of time.

 

During the 6 months ending 09/30/2019, our INDEX FUNDS S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT Fund (ticker symbol INDEX) returned +4.39%, while the underlying index grew by +4.52%. During the same period, the S&P 500 Index outperformed both, growing by +6.08% (see Fund Performance Chart).

 

The underperformance of the Fund relative to the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index is consistent with the expenses and trading costs of the Fund. The underperformance of our Fund relative to the market capitalization version of the S&P 500® Index normally occurs when the largest 50 companies within the S&P 500 Index materially outperform the other 450 stocks within the index. This is because the S&P 500® Market-Cap Index overweight’s the top 50 companies within the index to over 50% of the index, whereas the Equal-Weight methodology seeks to hold all 500 companies equal over time.

 

Looking forward, we see the $22 trillion-dollar Mutual Fund Industry very much in transition, as low cost index strategies appear to be gaining the advantage over traditional, higher-cost alternatives. Another positive development in the industry is the creation of what many are now calling “Clean Shares”. This is a no-load mutual fund share class which contain no 12b-1 fees, providing one uniform price across the board. We believe that Clean Shares will lead to higher transparency with fewer conflicts of interest, and could offer big savings for investors.

 

The good news is that INDEX is already a “no-load”, low cost index fund with no 12b-1 fees and therefore stands to potentially benefit from these significant changes in the mutual fund industry. We believe that these are all exciting developments and that, depending on how things progress in the near future; low cost index funds may have a significant role to play in the reconfigured Wall Street.

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael G. Willis

President

ONEFUND, LLC

 

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of ONEFUND, LLC exclusively and is subject to change without notice. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested.

 

*The S&P 500® Equal Weight Index is an equal weighted version of the S&P 500 Index. The index includes the same constituents as the capitalization weighted S&P 500, but each company in the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index is allocated a fixed weight - or 0.2% of the index total each quarterly rebalance. It is a broad-based securities market index. Such indices are generally not actively managed and are not subject to fees and expenses typically associated with managed accounts or funds. You cannot invest directly in a broad-based securities index.

 

S&P 500 Market Cap Index: The headline market cap indices, the S&P 500®, S&P MidCap 400®, and S&P SmallCap 600®, are widely recognized as leading indicators of U.S. equity market performance. The S&P 500 is the world’s most-tracked index by AUM.

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results, ordinary brokerage commissions apply, brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Manager Commentary
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000 Initial Investment (for the period ended September 30, 2019)

 

 

The graph shown above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Performance (for the period ended September 30, 2019)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Year Since Inception*
Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight 4.39% 3.23% 10.89% 8.69%
S&P 500 Total Return Index 6.08% 4.25% 13.39% 10.65%
S&P 500® Equal Weight (Total Return) 4.52% 3.40% 11.05% 8.75%

 

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than actual performance data quoted. Fund performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling (844) 464-6339 or by visiting www.INDEX.fund.

 

Returns of less than 1 year are cumulative.

 

Indices are not actively managed and do not reflect deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The returns shown above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

 

The total annual operating expenses and total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or reimbursement you may pay as an investor in the Fund (as reported in the June 28, 2019 Prospectus) are 1.34% and 0.25%, respectively. The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to limit expenses through July 31, 2020.

 

*The Fund’s inception date is April 30, 2015.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Manager Commentary

September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)*

 

 

 

*Holdings are subject to change and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry subclassifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percentage of net assets.

 

The S&P 500® Equal Weight Index (the “Index”) is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“SPDJI”), and has been licensed for use by ONEFUND, LLC. S&P® is a registered trademark of S&P Global (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are trademarks of the Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by ONEFUND, LLC. The Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, any of their respective affiliates (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight particularly or the ability of the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index to track general market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices’ only relationship to ONEFUND, LLC with respect to the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index is the licensing of the Index and certain trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of S&P Dow Jones Indices and/or its licensors. The S&P 500® Equal Weight Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to ONEFUND, LLC or the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of ONEFUND, LLC or the owners of the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the prices, and amount of the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight is to be converted into cash, surrendered or redeemed, as the case may be. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight. There is no assurance that investment products based on the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment advisor. Inclusion of a security within an index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice.

 

S&P DOW JONES INDICES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE INDEX OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS) WITH RESPECT THERETO. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMPLIANCE WITH SHARIAH LAW) OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY ONEFUND, LLC, OWNERS OF THE INDEX FUNDS S&P 500® EQUAL WEIGHT, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE INDEX OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND ONEFUND, LLC, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Disclosure of Fund Expenses
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight (the “Fund”), you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on April 1, 2019 and held until September 30, 2019.

 

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

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only and do not reflect transaction fees, such as redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of each table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and may 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.

 

Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Beginning Account Value
4/1/2019
Ending Account Value
09/30/19
Expense
Ratio(a)
Expenses Paid During Period
4/1/2019- 9/30/19(b)
Actual $ 1,000.00 $ 1,044.20 0.25% $ 1.28
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $ 1,000.00 $ 1,023.75 0.25% $ 1.26

 

(a)The Fund’s expense ratios have been based on the Fund’s most recent fiscal half-year expenses.
(b)Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Schedule of Investments
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value 
Common Stocks: 99.69%          
Communication Services: 4.47%          
Activision Blizzard, Inc.   1,587   $83,984 
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a)   36    43,961 
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a)   37    45,103 
AT&T, Inc.   2,341    88,583 
CBS Corp., Class B Non-Voting Shares   2,026    81,790 
CenturyLink, Inc.   6,881    85,875 
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a)   208    85,721 
Comcast Corp., Class A   1,893    85,336 
Discovery, Inc., Class A(a)   1,010    26,896 
Discovery, Inc., Class C(a)   2,305    56,749 
DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)   2,517    85,754 
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)   901    88,136 
Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)   474    84,410 
Fox Corp., Class A   1,801    56,795 
Fox Corp., Class B   825    26,021 
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.   4,189    90,315 
Netflix, Inc.(a)   301    80,554 
News Corp., Class A   4,591    63,907 
News Corp., Class B   1,474    21,071 
Omnicom Group, Inc.   1,108    86,756 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a)   709    88,866 
T-Mobile US, Inc.(a)   1,118    88,065 
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)   2,175    84,129 
Twitter, Inc.(a)   2,082    85,778 
Verizon Communications, Inc.   1,481    89,393 
Viacom, Inc., Class B   3,408    81,894 
Walt Disney Co.   644    83,926 
         1,969,768 
           
Consumer Discretionary: 12.48%     
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.   565    93,451 
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)   49    85,060 
Aptiv PLC   985    86,109 
AutoZone, Inc.(a)   77    83,516 
Best Buy Co., Inc.   1,314    90,653 
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a)   43    84,392 
BorgWarner, Inc.   2,219    81,393 
Capri Holdings, Ltd.(a)   2,773    91,953 
CarMax, Inc.(a)   1,023    90,024 
Carnival Corp.   1,756    76,755 
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)   113    94,973 
Darden Restaurants, Inc.   697    82,399 
Dollar General Corp.   562    89,324 
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)   786    89,730 
DR Horton, Inc.   1,794    94,562 
eBay, Inc.   2,198    85,678 
Expedia Group, Inc.   671    90,189 
Ford Motor Co.   9,393    86,040 
Gap, Inc.   4,613    80,082 
Garmin, Ltd.   1,040    88,078 
General Motors Co.   2,284    85,604 
Genuine Parts Co.   899    89,531 
   Shares   Value 
Consumer Discretionary (continued)          
H&R Block, Inc.   3,672   $86,733 
Hanesbrands, Inc.   5,607    85,899 
Harley-Davidson, Inc.   2,422    87,119 
Hasbro, Inc.   741    87,949 
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.   924    86,034 
Home Depot, Inc.   380    88,168 
Kohl’s Corp.   1,684    83,627 
L Brands, Inc.   4,703    92,132 
Las Vegas Sands Corp.   1,400    80,864 
Leggett & Platt, Inc.   2,107    86,260 
Lennar Corp., Class A   1,655    92,432 
LKQ Corp.(a)   2,711    85,261 
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.   783    86,099 
Macy’s, Inc.   5,178    80,466 
Marriott International, Inc., Class A   662    82,333 
McDonald’s Corp.   423    90,822 
MGM Resorts International   3,053    84,629 
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a)   706    87,593 
Newell Brands, Inc.   4,809    90,024 
NIKE, Inc., Class B   1,016    95,423 
Nordstrom, Inc.   2,551    85,892 
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.(a)   1,623    84,023 
NVR, Inc.(a)   24    89,216 
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)   227    90,462 
PulteGroup, Inc.   2,518    92,033 
PVH Corp.   980    86,465 
Ralph Lauren Corp.   868    82,868 
Ross Stores, Inc.   813    89,308 
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.   772    83,631 
Starbucks Corp.   981    86,740 
Tapestry, Inc.   3,525    91,826 
Target Corp.   822    87,880 
Tiffany & Co.   903    83,645 
TJX Cos., Inc.   1,569    87,456 
Tractor Supply Co.   914    82,662 
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)   392    98,255 
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a)   2,171    43,290 
Under Armour, Inc., Class C(a)   2,243    40,666 
VF Corp.   983    87,477 
Whirlpool Corp.   592    93,749 
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.   756    82,192 
Yum! Brands, Inc.   797    90,404 
         5,499,503 
           
Consumer Staples: 6.72%          
Altria Group, Inc.   2,113    86,422 
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   2,132    87,561 
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B   1,382    86,762 
Campbell Soup Co.   1,918    89,993 
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.   1,233    92,771 
Clorox Co.   558    84,743 
Coca-Cola Co.   1,636    89,064 
Colgate-Palmolive Co.   1,255    92,255 
Conagra Brands, Inc.   2,972    91,181 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Schedule of Investments
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value 
Consumer Staples (continued)          
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A   435   $90,167 
Costco Wholesale Corp.   304    87,585 
Coty, Inc., Class A   8,327    87,517 
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A   455    90,522 
General Mills, Inc.   1,644    90,617 
Hershey Co.   597    92,529 
Hormel Foods Corp.   2,066    90,346 
JM Smucker Co.   833    91,647 
Kellogg Co.   1,401    90,154 
Kimberly-Clark Corp.   670    95,173 
Kraft Heinz Co.   3,034    84,755 
Kroger Co.   3,384    87,240 
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.   1,231    89,518 
McCormick & Co., Inc., Non-Voting Shares   565    88,310 
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B   1,553    89,298 
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A   1,641    90,780 
Monster Beverage Corp.(a)   1,508    87,554 
PepsiCo, Inc.   651    89,252 
Philip Morris International, Inc.   1,215    92,255 
Procter & Gamble Co.   727    90,424 
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.   118    6,234 
Sysco Corp.   1,133    89,960 
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A   1,042    89,758 
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.   1,586    87,722 
Walmart, Inc.   756    89,722 
         2,959,791 
           
Energy: 5.49%          
Apache Corp.   3,646    93,338 
Baker Hughes a GE Co.   3,907    90,642 
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.   4,718    82,895 
Chevron Corp.   731    86,697 
Cimarex Energy Co.   1,851    88,737 
Concho Resources, Inc.   1,207    81,955 
ConocoPhillips   1,548    88,205 
Devon Energy Corp.   3,540    85,172 
Diamondback Energy, Inc.   917    82,448 
EOG Resources, Inc.   1,118    82,978 
Exxon Mobil Corp.   1,222    86,285 
Halliburton Co.   4,379    82,544 
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.   2,141    85,790 
Hess Corp.   1,404    84,914 
HollyFrontier Corp.   1,727    92,636 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.   4,336    89,365 
Marathon Oil Corp.   6,989    85,755 
Marathon Petroleum Corp.   1,666    101,210 
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.   3,891    82,489 
Noble Energy, Inc.   3,545    79,621 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.   1,968    87,517 
ONEOK, Inc.   1,192    87,839 
Phillips 66   864    88,474 
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.   655    82,379 
Schlumberger, Ltd.   2,378    81,256 
   Shares   Value 
Energy (continued)          
TechnipFMC PLC   3,481   $84,031 
Valero Energy Corp.   1,037    88,394 
Williams Cos., Inc.   3,594    86,472 
         2,420,038 
           
Financials: 13.34%          
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.   1,001    83,433 
Aflac, Inc.   1,715    89,729 
Allstate Corp.   839    91,182 
American Express Co.   745    88,119 
American International Group, Inc.   1,549    86,279 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.   602    88,554 
Aon PLC   465    90,010 
Arthur J Gallagher & Co.   1,020    91,361 
Assurant, Inc.   710    89,332 
Bank of America Corp.   2,942    85,818 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.   1,892    85,537 
BB&T Corp.   1,673    89,288 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)   416    86,536 
BlackRock, Inc.   200    89,128 
Capital One Financial Corp.   948    86,249 
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.   799    91,813 
Charles Schwab Corp.   2,035    85,124 
Chubb, Ltd.   558    90,084 
Cincinnati Financial Corp.   785    91,586 
Citigroup, Inc.   1,261    87,110 
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.   2,410    85,242 
CME Group, Inc.   431    91,088 
Comerica, Inc.   1,353    89,284 
Discover Financial Services   1,047    84,901 
E*TRADE Financial Corp.   1,959    85,589 
Everest Re Group, Ltd.   346    92,067 
Fifth Third Bancorp   3,128    85,645 
First Republic Bank   927    89,641 
Franklin Resources, Inc.   2,968    85,656 
Globe Life, Inc.   931    89,153 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.   404    83,721 
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.   1,472    89,218 
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.   6,017    85,863 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.   977    90,148 
Invesco, Ltd.   5,101    86,411 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   738    86,855 
KeyCorp   4,858    86,667 
Lincoln National Corp.   1,439    86,800 
Loews Corp.   1,747    89,936 
M&T Bank Corp.   560    88,463 
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.   269    88,097 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.   890    89,044 
MetLife, Inc.   1,835    86,539 
Moody’s Corp.   418    85,619 
Morgan Stanley   1,965    83,847 
MSCI, Inc.   387    84,269 
Nasdaq, Inc.   891    88,521 
Northern Trust Corp.   897    83,708 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value 
Financials (continued)          
People’s United Financial, Inc.   5,438   $85,023 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.   638    89,422 
Principal Financial Group, Inc.   1,535    87,710 
Progressive Corp.   1,222    94,399 
Prudential Financial, Inc.   989    88,961 
Raymond James Financial, Inc.   1,019    84,027 
Regions Financial Corp.   5,428    85,871 
S&P Global, Inc.   355    86,968 
State Street Corp.   1,452    85,944 
SunTrust Banks, Inc.   1,293    88,958 
SVB Financial Group(a)   397    82,953 
Synchrony Financial   2,597    88,532 
T Rowe Price Group, Inc.   747    85,345 
Travelers Cos., Inc.   607    90,255 
Unum Group   2,982    88,625 
US Bancorp   1,583    87,603 
Wells Fargo & Co.   1,815    91,549 
Willis Towers Watson PLC   456    87,994 
Zions Bancorp   1,982    88,239 
         5,876,642 
           
Health Care: 12.13%          
Abbott Laboratories   1,053    88,104 
AbbVie, Inc.   1,258    95,256 
ABIOMED, Inc.(a)   476    84,676 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.   1,139    87,282 
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)   826    80,898 
Align Technology, Inc.(a)   500    90,460 
Allergan PLC   535    90,035 
AmerisourceBergen Corp.   1,064    87,599 
Amgen, Inc.   454    87,853 
Anthem, Inc.   351    84,275 
Baxter International, Inc.   1,021    89,307 
Becton Dickinson and Co.   340    86,006 
Biogen, Inc.(a)   375    87,307 
Boston Scientific Corp.(a)   2,123    86,385 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.   1,796    91,075 
Cardinal Health, Inc.   1,840    86,830 
Celgene Corp.(a)   902    89,569 
Centene Corp.(a)   1,956    84,617 
Cerner Corp.   1,308    89,166 
Cigna Corp.   551    83,636 
Cooper Cos., Inc.   295    87,615 
CVS Health Corp.   1,385    87,352 
Danaher Corp.   630    90,991 
DaVita, Inc.(a)   1,435    81,895 
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.   1,711    91,213 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)   405    89,064 
Eli Lilly & Co.   800    89,464 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.   1,335    84,612 
HCA Healthcare, Inc.   687    82,729 
Henry Schein, Inc.(a)   1,380    87,630 
Hologic, Inc.(a)   1,785    90,125 
Humana, Inc.   323    82,581 
   Shares   Value 
Health Care (continued)          
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a)   334   $90,825 
Illumina, Inc.(a)   295    89,745 
Incyte Corp.(a)   1,161    86,181 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)   170    91,788 
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a)   586    87,537 
Johnson & Johnson   678    87,720 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)   515    86,520 
McKesson Corp.   619    84,593 
Medtronic PLC   809    87,874 
Merck & Co., Inc.   1,074    90,409 
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a)   125    88,050 
Mylan NV(a)   4,093    80,960 
PerkinElmer, Inc.   1,024    87,214 
Perrigo Co. PLC   1,586    88,642 
Pfizer, Inc.   2,405    86,412 
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.   850    90,975 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)   315    87,381 
ResMed, Inc.   671    90,659 
Stryker Corp.   407    88,034 
Teleflex, Inc.   268    91,053 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.   298    86,798 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   380    82,582 
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B   582    86,572 
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)   756    90,032 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)   508    86,065 
Waters Corp.(a)   383    85,497 
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a)   332    86,044 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.   640    87,853 
Zoetis, Inc.   734    91,449 
         5,341,071 
           
Industrials: 13.65%          
3M Co.   518    85,159 
Alaska Air Group, Inc.   1,348    87,499 
Allegion PLC   868    89,968 
American Airlines Group, Inc.   2,964    79,939 
AMETEK, Inc.   979    89,892 
AO Smith Corp.   1,767    84,304 
Arconic, Inc.   3,276    85,176 
Boeing Co.   234    89,030 
Caterpillar, Inc.   663    83,743 
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.   1,019    86,391 
Cintas Corp.   360    96,516 
Copart, Inc.(a)   1,085    87,158 
CSX Corp.   1,225    84,856 
Cummins, Inc.   537    87,354 
Deere & Co.   536    90,412 
Delta Air Lines, Inc.   1,480    85,248 
Dover Corp.   891    88,708 
Eaton Corp. PLC   1,014    84,314 
Emerson Electric Co.   1,354    90,528 
Equifax, Inc.   628    88,341 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value 
Industrials (continued)          
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.   1,164   $86,474 
Fastenal Co.   2,639    86,216 
FedEx Corp.   510    74,241 
Flowserve Corp.   1,829    85,433 
Fortive Corp.   1,267    86,865 
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.   1,630    89,161 
General Dynamics Corp.   467    85,335 
General Electric Co.   9,503    84,957 
Honeywell International, Inc.   530    89,676 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.   407    86,199 
IDEX Corp.   520    85,218 
IHS Markit, Ltd.(a)   1,308    87,479 
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.   555    86,852 
Ingersoll-Rand PLC   714    87,972 
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.   973    89,029 
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.   772    85,422 
Johnson Controls International PLC   2,015    88,438 
Kansas City Southern   667    88,718 
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.   427    89,089 
Lockheed Martin Corp.   231    90,104 
Masco Corp.   2,055    85,652 
Nielsen Holdings PLC   3,952    83,980 
Norfolk Southern Corp.   487    87,494 
Northrop Grumman Corp.   244    91,449 
PACCAR, Inc.   1,241    86,882 
Parker-Hannifin Corp.   487    87,957 
Pentair PLC   2,345    88,641 
Quanta Services, Inc.   2,329    88,036 
Raytheon Co.   446    87,501 
Republic Services, Inc.   1,042    90,185 
Robert Half International, Inc.   1,564    87,052 
Rockwell Automation, Inc.   533    87,838 
Rollins, Inc.   2,569    87,526 
Roper Technologies, Inc.   247    88,080 
Snap-on, Inc.   546    85,471 
Southwest Airlines Co.   1,591    85,930 
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.   607    87,657 
Textron, Inc.   1,726    84,505 
TransDigm Group, Inc.   171    89,035 
Union Pacific Corp.   518    83,906 
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a)   972    85,934 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B   724    86,750 
United Rentals, Inc.(a)   689    85,877 
United Technologies Corp.   643    87,782 
Verisk Analytics, Inc.   570    90,140 
Wabtec Corp.   1,181    84,867 
Waste Management, Inc.   793    91,195 
WW Grainger, Inc.   300    89,145 
Xylem, Inc.   1,128    89,811 
         6,013,692 
           
Information Technology: 13.48%          
Accenture PLC, Class A   456    87,712 
   Shares   Value 
Information Technology (continued)          
Adobe, Inc.(a)   319   $88,124 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a)   2,892    83,839 
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)   982    89,735 
Alliance Data Systems Corp.   663    84,950 
Amphenol Corp., Class A   937    90,421 
Analog Devices, Inc.   762    85,138 
ANSYS, Inc.(a)   418    92,529 
Apple, Inc.   406    90,932 
Applied Materials, Inc.   1,728    86,227 
Arista Networks, Inc.(a)   364    86,967 
Autodesk, Inc.(a)   578    85,371 
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.   555    89,588 
Broadcom, Inc.   305    84,201 
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.   716    89,092 
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a)   1,355    89,538 
CDW Corp.   801    98,715 
Cisco Systems, Inc.   1,774    87,653 
Citrix Systems, Inc.   925    89,281 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A   1,379    83,105 
Corning, Inc.   2,943    83,934 
DXC Technology Co.   2,714    80,063 
F5 Networks, Inc.(a)   635    89,167 
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.   678    90,011 
Fiserv, Inc.(a)   865    89,605 
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a)   303    86,894 
FLIR Systems, Inc.   1,683    88,509 
Fortinet, Inc.(a)   1,136    87,199 
Gartner, Inc.(a)   648    92,658 
Global Payments, Inc.   529    84,111 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.   5,793    87,880 
HP, Inc.   4,652    88,016 
Intel Corp.   1,690    87,086 
International Business Machines Corp.   618    89,870 
Intuit, Inc.   334    88,824 
IPG Photonics Corp.(a)   607    82,309 
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.   611    89,188 
Juniper Networks, Inc.   3,657    90,511 
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a)   891    86,650 
KLA Corp.   590    94,076 
Lam Research Corp.   377    87,128 
Leidos Holdings, Inc.   1,034    88,800 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A   321    87,174 
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.   1,489    86,228 
Microchip Technology, Inc.   934    86,778 
Micron Technology, Inc.(a)   1,757    75,287 
Microsoft Corp.   647    89,952 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.   532    90,658 
NetApp, Inc.   1,569    82,388 
NVIDIA Corp.   488    84,946 
Oracle Corp.   1,651    90,855 
Paychex, Inc.   1,088    90,054 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a)   830    85,980 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value 
Information Technology (continued)          
Qorvo, Inc.(a)   1,145   $84,890 
QUALCOMM, Inc.   1,132    86,349 
salesforce.com, Inc.(a)   580    86,095 
Seagate Technology PLC   1,581    85,042 
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.   1,081    85,669 
Symantec Corp.   3,628    85,730 
Synopsys, Inc.(a)   659    90,448 
TE Connectivity, Ltd.   918    85,539 
Texas Instruments, Inc.   685    88,529 
VeriSign, Inc.(a)   470    88,656 
Visa, Inc., Class A   501    86,177 
Western Digital Corp.   1,374    81,945 
Western Union Co.   3,800    88,046 
Xerox Holdings Corp.   2,880    86,141 
Xilinx, Inc.   844    80,940 
         5,936,103 
           
Materials: 5.52%          
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.   400    88,744 
Albemarle Corp.   1,281    89,055 
Amcor PLC   8,685    84,679 
Avery Dennison Corp.   762    86,540 
Ball Corp.   1,221    88,901 
Celanese Corp.   707    86,459 
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.   1,778    87,478 
Corteva, Inc.   2,947    82,516 
Dow Chemical Co.   1,841    87,724 
Eastman Chemical Co.   1,176    86,824 
Ecolab, Inc.   446    88,326 
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.   1,207    86,071 
FMC Corp.   975    85,488 
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.   8,249    78,943 
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.   697    85,515 
International Paper Co.   2,075    86,776 
Linde PLC   462    89,499 
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A   1,029    92,065 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.   336    92,098 
Mosaic Co.   3,919    80,339 
Newmont Goldcorp Corp.   2,299    87,178 
Nucor Corp.   1,656    84,307 
Packaging Corp. of America   819    86,896 
PPG Industries, Inc.   744    88,171 
Sealed Air Corp.   2,093    86,880 
Sherwin-Williams Co.   164    90,179 
Vulcan Materials Co.   601    90,895 
Westrock Co.   2,271    82,778 
         2,431,324 
           
Real Estate: 6.57%          
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., REIT   586    90,267 
American Tower Corp., REIT   413    91,327 
   Shares   Value 
Real Estate (continued)          
Apartment Investment & Management Co., REIT, Class A   1,748   $91,141 
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., REIT   428    92,161 
Boston Properties, Inc., REIT   675    87,520 
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a)   1,644    87,148 
Crown Castle International Corp., REIT   651    90,495 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., REIT   714    92,684 
Duke Realty Corp., REIT   2,752    93,485 
Equinix, Inc., REIT   166    95,749 
Equity Residential, REIT   1,050    90,573 
Essex Property Trust, Inc., REIT   275    89,829 
Extra Space Storage, Inc., REIT   765    89,367 
Federal Realty Investment Trust, REIT   657    89,444 
HCP, Inc., REIT   2,631    93,743 
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., REIT   5,125    88,611 
Iron Mountain, Inc., REIT   2,727    88,328 
Kimco Realty Corp., REIT   4,412    92,123 
Macerich Co., REIT   2,672    84,408 
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., REIT   699    90,877 
Prologis, Inc., REIT   1,054    89,822 
Public Storage, REIT   365    89,524 
Realty Income Corp., REIT   1,222    93,703 
Regency Centers Corp., REIT   1,304    90,615 
SBA Communications Corp., REIT   365    88,020 
Simon Property Group, Inc., REIT   576    89,654 
SL Green Realty Corp., REIT   1,083    88,535 
UDR, Inc., REIT   1,864    90,367 
Ventas, Inc., REIT   1,268    92,602 
Vornado Realty Trust, REIT   1,398    89,011 
Welltower, Inc., REIT   1,038    94,095 
Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT   3,238    89,693 
         2,894,921 
           
Utilities: 5.84%          
AES Corp.   5,622    91,863 
Alliant Energy Corp.   1,719    92,706 
Ameren Corp.   1,158    92,698 
American Electric Power Co., Inc.   970    90,879 
American Water Works Co., Inc.   732    90,936 
Atmos Energy Corp.   809    92,137 
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.   2,974    89,755 
CMS Energy Corp.   1,449    92,664 
Consolidated Edison, Inc.   989    93,431 
Dominion Energy, Inc.   1,130    91,575 
DTE Energy Co.   691    91,875 
Duke Energy Corp.   945    90,588 
Edison International   1,234    93,068 
Entergy Corp.   781    91,658 
Evergy, Inc.   1,382    91,986 
Eversource Energy   1,078    92,137 
Exelon Corp.   1,878    90,726 
FirstEnergy Corp.   1,874    90,383 
NextEra Energy, Inc.   407    94,827 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Schedule of Investments
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value 
Utilities (continued)
NiSource, Inc.   3,056   $91,436 
NRG Energy, Inc.   2,306    91,318 
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.   954    92,605 
PPL Corp.   2,875    90,534 
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.   1,460    90,637 
Sempra Energy   627    92,551 
Southern Co.   1,477    91,234 
WEC Energy Group, Inc.   974    92,627 
Xcel Energy, Inc.   1,418    

92,014

 
         2,570,848 
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost 37,480,939)        43,913,701 
           
Exchange-Traded Funds: 0.13%
SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust   200    59,354 
           
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost 59,175)        59,354 
           
Total Investments: 99.82%
(Cost 37,540,114)        43,973,055 
           
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities: 0.18%        77,382 
           
Net Assets: 100.00%       $44,050,437 

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Statement of Assets and Liabilities
  September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

  

ASSETS:    
Investments, at value  $43,973,055 
Cash   21,100 
Receivable for investments sold   2,555,090 
Receivable for shares sold   130,042 
Receivable due from investment adviser   95,071 
Interest and dividends receivable   56,350 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   28,220 
Total Assets   46,858,928 
LIABILITIES:     
Payable for investments purchased   2,200,474 
Payable for shares redeemed   513,473 
Investment advisory fees payable   26,506 
Payable to fund accounting and administration   28,275 
Payable for trustee fees and expenses   36 
Payable for transfer agency fees   7,166 
Payable for chief compliance officer fee   2,680 
Payable for professional fees   24,324 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   5,557 
Total Liabilities   2,808,491 
NET ASSETS  $44,050,437 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:     
Paid-in capital  $38,538,833 
Total distributable earnings   5,511,604 
NET ASSETS  $44,050,437 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST  $37,540,114 
PRICING OF SHARES     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $32.57 
Net Assets  $44,050,437 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, without par value   1,352,399 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:    
Dividends  $457,739 
Total Investment Income   457,739 
      
EXPENSES:     
Investment advisory fees (Note 3)   52,809 
Fund accounting & administration fees   96,562 
Custodian fees   4,561 
Audit and tax fees   8,519 
Legal fees   11,559 
Transfer agent fees   23,060 
Trustee fees and expenses   175 
Registration fees   13,100 
Printing fees   5,422 
Chief compliance officer fees   15,859 
Insurance expense   7,879 
Other   2,692 
Total expenses before waiver   242,197 
Less: fees waived/reimbursed by investment adviser (Note 3)   (189,355)
Total Net Expenses   52,842 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME:   404,897 
      
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:     
Net realized loss on investments   (311,613)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   1,666,203 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS   1,354,590 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $1,759,487 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)   Year Ended March 31, 2019 
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income  $404,897   $657,845 
Net realized loss on investments   (311,613)   (470,069)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   1,666,203    2,170,566 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   1,759,487    2,358,342 
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From distributable earnings       (972,201)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions       (972,201)
           
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from sale of shares   12,410,585    20,825,050 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions       972,201 
Cost of shares redeemed   (9,378,611)   (16,673,962)
Redemption fees   644    2,767 
Net increase from share transactions   3,032,618    5,126,056 
Net increase in net assets   4,792,105    6,512,197 
           
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period   39,258,332    32,746,135 
End of period  $44,050,437   $39,258,332 
           
Other Information:
SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Sold   388,731    679,778 
Distributions reinvested   -    35,199 
Redeemed   (294,814)   (546,461)
Net increase in shares outstanding   93,917    168,516 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Presented 

  

   For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended March 31, 2019   For the Year Ended March 31, 2018   For the Year Ended March 31, 2017   For the Period May 1, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $31.19   $30.04   $27.27   $24.01   $25.00 
                          
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                         
Net investment income(a)   0.31    0.57    0.49    0.43    0.44 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   1.07    1.42    2.65    3.66    (0.71)
Total from investment operations   1.38    1.99    3.14    4.09    (0.27)
                          
DISTRIBUTIONS:                         
From net investment income       (0.49)   (0.35)   (0.30)   (0.28)
From net realized gains       (0.35)   (0.02)   (0.54)   (0.44)
Total distributions       (0.84)   (0.37)   (0.84)   (0.72)
                          
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 2)   0.00(b)   0.00(b)   0.00(b)   0.01     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   1.38    1.15    2.77    3.26    (0.99)
Net asset value, end of period  $32.57   $31.19   $30.04   $27.27   $24.01 
                          
TOTAL RETURN   4.42%(c)   7.02%   11.50%   17.19%   (1.00)%(c)
                          
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                         
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $44,050   $39,258   $32,746   $13,038   $3,074 
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:                         
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.15%(d)   1.34%   1.98%   6.83%   13.50%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.25%(d)   0.25%   0.25%   0.27%   0.30%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.92%(d)   1.85%   1.68%   1.66%   2.02%(d)
                          
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE   46%(c)   83%   64%   32%   81%(c)

 

(a) Calculated using the average shares method.
(b) Less than $(0.005) per share.
(c) Not Annualized.
(d) Annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

 

The Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight (the “Fund”) is a separate series of Index Funds, an open-end management investment company that was organized as a trust under the laws of the State of Delaware on November 9, 2005 (the “Trust”). The Fund currently offers one class of shares: No Load Shares. The Fund is diversified, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).

 

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of assets whose performance, before fees and expenses, is expected to match approximately the performance of the S&P 500® Equal Weight Index (the “Index”). The Fund expects that its portfolio will consist primarily of securities of issuers included in the Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of approximately 500 U.S. issuers chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States of America (“GAAP”). The 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 Financials Services-Investment Companies.

 

Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Investment Transactions — Investment security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on a specific identification basis.

 

Investment Income — Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Interest income which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on the accrual basis.

 

Investment Valuation — The Fund’s portfolio securities are valued as of the close of trading of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time). Each security, excluding short-term investments, is valued at the last sale price reported by the principal security exchange on which the issue is traded. Money market funds, representing short-term investments, are valued at their daily net asset value. Securities that are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. are valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price or if no sale is reported, the mean between the bid and the ask. Securities which are traded over-the-counter are valued at the last sale price or, if no sale, at the mean between the bid and the ask. Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by the investment adviser in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The fair value of a security is the amount which the Fund might reasonably expect to receive upon a current sale. The fair value of a security may differ from the last quoted price and the Fund may not be able to sell a security at the fair value. Market quotations may not be available, for example, if trading in particular securities was halted during the day and not resumed prior to the close of trading on the NYSE. As of September 30, 2019, there were no securities that were internally fair valued.

 

Fair Value Measurements — A three-tier hierarchy has been established to classify 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. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available. In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under GAAP, the Fund discloses fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value.

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments as of the reporting period end. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

 

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

Level 2—Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

Level 3—Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

 

The 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.

 

An investment level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input, individually or in the aggregate, that is significant to fair value measurement. The valuation techniques used by the Fund to measure fair value during the period ended September 30, 2019, maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs.

 

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2019:

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Common Stocks  $43,913,701   $   $   $43,913,701 
Exchange-Traded Funds   59,354           59,354 
TOTAL  $43,973,055   $   $   $43,973,055 

 

*See Schedule of Investments for industry classification.

 

For the period ended September 30, 2019, the Fund did not have any unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in determining fair value.

 

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically for the Fund and general Trust expenses.

 

Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually. Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Fees on Redemptions

The Fund charges a redemption fee of 0.25% on redemptions of Fund’s shares occurring within 30 days following the issuance of such shares. The redemption fee is not a fee to finance sales or sales promotion expenses, but is paid to the Fund to defray the costs of liquidating an investor and discouraging short-term trading of the Fund’s shares. No redemption fee will be imposed on the redemption of shares representing dividends or capital gains distributions, or on amounts representing capital appreciation of shares.

 

Income Taxes — As of and during the period ended September 30, 2019, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes. Therefore, no provision is made by the Fund for federal income or excise taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. By so qualifying, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of its taxable or tax-exempt income, if any, for its tax year ending September 30, 2019. In addition, by distributing in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, the Fund will not be subject to a federal excise tax. Interest or penalties, if any, will be recorded in the Statement of Operations when incurred.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

3. ADVISORY FEES, ADMINISTRATION FEES AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

 

 

Investment Advisory Agreement

ONEFUND, LLC., is the Investment Adviser for the Fund (the “Adviser”). Effective August 29, 2019, The Index Group, LLC, investment adviser to the Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight, has changed its name to ONEFUND, LLC. The Adviser currently offers investment advisory services for individuals, trusts, estates and institutions. The Adviser commenced operations in 2004, and is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Adviser is entitled to an investment advisory fee, computed daily and payable monthly, of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. An officer of the Trust is also an officer of the Adviser.

 

The Adviser has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for No Load Shares. This agreement is in effect through July 31, 2020, and may not be terminated or modified prior to this date except with the approval of the Fund’s Board.

 

The Adviser may request a reimbursement from the Fund to recapture any reduced management fees or reimbursed Fund expenses within three years following the fee reduction or expense reimbursement, but only to the extent the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses, plus any requested reimbursement amount, are less than the above limit at the time of the request. Any such reimbursement is subject to review by the Board.

 

As of March 31, 2019, reimbursements that may potentially be made by the Fund to the Adviser are as follows:

 

Fund  Expires 2020   Expires 2021   Expires 2022   Total 
Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight  $364,450   $384,486   $387,186  $  1,136,122 

 

Fund Accounting and Administration Fees and Expenses

ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS” or the “Administrator”) provides administrative, fund accounting and other services to the Fund under the Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with the Trust. Under the Administration Agreement, ALPS is paid fees, accrued on a daily basis and paid on a monthly basis following the end of the month. Administrator fees paid by the Fund for the period ended September 30, 2019 are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Administrator is also reimbursed by the Fund for certain out of pocket expenses.

 

Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement

ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund (the “Transfer Agent”) under a Transfer Agency and Services Agreement with the Trust. Transfer Agent fees paid by the Fund for the period ended September 30, 2019 are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

Compliance Services

ALPS provides Chief Compliance Officer services to the Fund. Additionally, ALPS provides services in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. ALPS is compensated under the Chief Compliance Officer Services Agreement. Compliance services fees paid by the Fund for the period ended September 30, 2019 are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

Distributor

The Fund has entered into a Distribution Agreement with ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”) to provide distribution services to the Fund. The Distributor serves as underwriter/distributor of shares of the Fund. Distribution services fees are paid by the Advisor pursuant to the terms set forth in the Distribution Agreement.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

4. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, are shown below for the period ended September 30, 2019.

 

Fund  Cost of Investments Purchased   Proceeds from Investments Sold 
Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight  $22,954,142   $19,354,073 

 

5. TAX BASIS INFORMATION

 

 

Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which differ from GAAP, and, therefore, may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character but are not adjusted for temporary differences. The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the period ended March 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

   Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital Gain 
Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight  $912,728   $59,473 

 

As of September 30, 2019, net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments based on the federal tax cost were as follows:

 

   Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)   Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)   Net Unrealized Appreciation   Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes 
Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight  $6,978,576   $(1,835,925)  $5,142,651   $38,830,404 

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis is primarily attributable to wash sales.

 

6. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

 

 

At September 30, 2019, a shareholder is the record owner of approximately 71% of the Fund’s shares.

 

7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust entered into contracts with its service providers, on behalf of the Fund, and others that provide for general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund. The Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Index Funds S&P 500® Equal Weight Additional Information

September 30, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

1. PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORD

 

 

A copy of the Trust’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy and the Advisor’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy are included as Appendix B to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information and are available, (1) without charge, upon request, by calling (1-888-544-2685) and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://ww.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will be available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at the number above and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

2. QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

 

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You may review and make copies at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may also obtain copies after paying a duplicating fee by writing the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102 or by electronic request to publicinfo@sec.gov, or is available without charge, upon request, by calling the Funds at 1-888-544-2685. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330, (1-800-732-0330).

 

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Item 2.Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

Item 3.Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

Item 4.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

Item 5.Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.Schedule of Investments.

 

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

 

Item 7.Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.

 

Item 11.Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.

 

 

 

(b)There was no change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13.Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Not applicable.

 

(a)(2)The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Ex99.Cert.

 

(a)(3)Not applicable.

 

(b)The certifications by the registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Ex99.906Cert.

 

 

 

 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.

 

  Index Funds  
       
  By: /s/ Michael G. Willis  
    Michael G. Willis, President  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
  Date: December 4, 2019  

                                               

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

 

  By: /s/ Michael G. Willis  
    Michael G. Willis, President  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
  Date: December 4, 2019  

  

  By: /s/ Michael G. Willis  
    Michael G. Willis, President  
    (Principal Financial Officer)  
  Date: December 4, 2019