N-CSRS 1 d807449dncsrs.htm FUNDVANTAGE TRUST FundVantage Trust

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   811-22027                        

                                     FundVantage Trust                                    

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

301 Bellevue Parkway

                                 Wilmington, DE 19809                                

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Joel L. Weiss

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

103 Bellevue Parkway

                                 Wilmington, DE 19809                                

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  302-791-1851

Date of fiscal year end: April 30

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2014

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

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.


BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    
        Six
Months†
  1 Year   3 Year   Since
Inception
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  

Institutional Class Shares*

   -5.32%   -2.83%   0.86%   0.36%  
  

60% S&P 500® Index/ 40% Barclays
Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

   5.86%   11.93%   12.79%   10.77%**  
  

S&P 500® Index

   8.22%   17.27%   19.77%   15.21%**  
  

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

   2.35%   4.14%   2.73%   3.95%**  

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Institutional Class Shares commenced operations on January 31, 2011.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund’s class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 526-8968.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 2.09% and 1.29% for Institutional Class Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Boston Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund in order to limit the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) to 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place through the Fund’s liquidation unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Board”) approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns above.

The Fund intends to evaluate its performance as compared to that of the unmanaged blended index of 60% S&P 500® Index and 40% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an intermediate term, broad-based index comprised of most U.S. traded investment grade bonds. It is impossible to directly invest in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund may invest in broad range of asset-classes, including some that entail special risks, such as: small-cap stocks; real estate securities; high-yield debt; commodity-related securities; foreign and emerging-market securities; and currencies. Each of these asset-classes may be adversely affected by particular factors, including — but not limited to — illiquidity, volatility, default, interest rate changes, currency exchange-rate fluctuations, and local economic conditions. The Adviser seeks to reduce risk through a flexible approach to asset allocation, but there can be no guarantee that the Adviser’s strategy will be achieved.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The Adviser may use short sales and derivatives (futures, options, swaps) to enhance return or hedge against market downturns, but these techniques involve their own special risks and could cause a loss to the Fund. A short sale is subject to potential unlimited loss since the price of a security theoretically could increase without limit. Derivatives are subject to potential illiquidity and counter-party default.

The Fund invests mainly in the shares of exchange-traded funds, hence Fund shareholders will bear the indirect expenses of these underlying funds. The Adviser may at times invest more than 25% of the Fund’s assets in one underlying fund or asset-class; consequently the Fund could suffer a loss by being overly-concentrated in an underperforming underlying fund or asset-class. Fund performance also could be adversely affected by transaction costs from high portfolio turnover since the Adviser may engage in active trading.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any), and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any), and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six month period ended October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in each accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Boston Advisors Broad Allocation Strategy Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Institutional Class Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 946.80        $ 4.86  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.21          5.04  

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 0.99% for the Institutional Class Shares of the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual total returns for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of (5.32)% for the Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. The annualized expense ratios do not reflect fees and expenses associated with the underlying funds. If such fees and expenses had been included, the expenses would be higher. The range of weighted expense ratios of the underlying funds held by the Fund were 0.01% to 0.03%.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
   Value

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS:

         

Fixed Income

       20.0%        $ 5,336,333  

Currency

       3.1             836,087  

Registered Investment Company

       5.2             1,373,735  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       71.7             19,146,686  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0%        $ 26,692,841  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETF) — 23.1%

  

  

Currency — 3.1%

     

PowerShares DB G10
Currency Harvest Fund*

     32,482       $ 836,087   
     

 

 

 

Fixed Income — 20.0%

     

Guggenheim BulletShares 2018
Corporate Bond ETF

     42,186         892,234   

iShares 2017 AMT-Free
Muni Term ETF

     15,981         882,052   

iShares Barclays 1-3 Year
Credit Bond Fund

     8,492         895,651   

PIMCO Intermediate
Municipal Bond
Exchange-Traded Fund

     11,319         606,925   

PowerShares International
Corporate Bond Portfolio

     19,770         568,190   

ProShares High
Yield-Interest Rate
Hedged ETF

     7,681         587,750   

SPDR Barclays Capital
Short Term High Yield
Bond ETF

     30,168         903,531   
     

 

 

 
        5,336,333   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $6,041,650)

        6,172,420   
     

 

 

 

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 5.2%

  

  

BlackRock Build America Bond Trust

     32,478         697,952   

Nuveen Select Tax Free, Inc. III

     48,167         675,783   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $1,237,141)

        1,373,735   
     

 

 

 
          Value  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 28.3%
(Cost $7,278,791)

   $ 7,546,155   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES - 71.7%

     19,146,686   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

   $ 26,692,841   
     

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

AMT

Alternative Minimum Tax

DB

Deutsche Bank

SPDR

Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

 

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

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $7,278,791)

   $ 7,546,155   

Cash

     19,514,106   

Dividends and interest receivable

     3,395   

Receivable from Investment Adviser

     3,167   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     21,870   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     27,088,693   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     294,237   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     25,552   

Payable for printing fees

     20,882   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     20,693   

Payable for legal fees

     13,805   

Payable for audit fees

     11,472   

Accrued expenses

     9,211   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     395,852   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 26,692,841   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 27,256   

Paid-in capital

     26,727,280   

Accumulated net investment income

     503,320   

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

     (832,379

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     267,364   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 26,692,841   
  

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($26,692,841 / 2,725,591 shares)

     $9.79  
  

 

 

 

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

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 347,441   

Interest

     147   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     347,588   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     125,947   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     38,004   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     29,721   

Legal fees

     21,116   

Registration and filing fees

     15,305   

Audit fees

     12,220   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     12,124   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     8,009   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     3,985   

Other expenses

     3,820   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     270,251   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (114,392
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     155,859   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     191,729   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     46,013   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (1,896,581
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (1,850,568
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (1,658,839
  

 

 

 

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

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 191,729       $ 270,778  

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

       46,013         (580,359 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments

       (1,896,581 )       451,072  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (1,658,839 )       141,491  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net realized capital gains:

        

Institutional Class

               (434,672 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gains

               (434,672 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (434,672 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       (2,845,510 )       (2,484,953 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

       (4,504,349 )       (2,778,134 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       31,197,190         33,975,324  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 26,692,841       $ 31,197,190  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 503,320       $ 311,591  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    Institutional Class
    For the
Six Months
Ended

October 31,
2014

(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2012
  For the
Period
January 31,
2011*
to April 30,
2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 10.34       $ 10.40       $ 10.13       $ 10.50       $ 10.00  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.06         0.09         0.09         0.13         0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      (0.61 )       (0.00 )(2)       0.32         (0.43 )       0.49  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (0.55 )       0.09         0.41         (0.30 )       0.50  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                   

Net investment income

                      (0.10 )       (0.07 )        

Net realized capital gains

              (0.15 )       (0.04 )                
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (0.15 )       (0.14 )       (0.07 )        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 9.79       $ 10.34       $ 10.40       $ 10.13       $ 10.50  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      (5.32 )%       0.86 %       4.06 %       (2.86 )%       5.00 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 26,693       $ 31,197       $ 33,924       $ 29,548       $ 578  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets(4)

      0.99 %(5)       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %(5)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)(6)

      1.72 %(5)       1.79 %       1.87 %       3.29 %       115.64 %(5)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(4)

      1.22 %(5)       0.86 %       0.91 %       1.31 %       0.26 %(5)

Portfolio turnover rate

      16.41 %(7)       80.08 %       75.23 %       56.15 %       22.69 %(7)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

The Fund also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio.

(5) 

Annualized.

(6) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(7) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Boston Advisors Broad Allocation Strategy Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on January 31, 2011. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A and Institutional Class Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A Shares made within twelve months of purchase where (i) $1 million or more of Class A Shares were purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the Fund’s principal underwriter paid a commission to the selling broker-dealer for such sale.

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has approved a plan to liquidate and terminate the Fund. The plan of liquidation provides that the Fund will cease its business, liquidate its assets and distribute its liquidation proceeds to all of the Fund’s shareholders of record. Final liquidation of the Fund will occur on or about December 18, 2014. Consistent with the provisions of the Plan of Liquidation, the proportionate interests of shareholders in the assets of Boston Advisors Broad Allocation Strategy Fund and their rights to receive liquidating distributions will be fixed on the basis of the shareholders of the Fund as of the close of business on the Liquidation Date. The Fund ceased accepting purchase orders and was closed to all new and existing shareholders on October 22, 2014.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable,

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

•   Level 1

 

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

•   Level 2

 

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

•   Level 3

 

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $ 7,546,155       $ 7,546,155       $             —       $             —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Income dividends and capital gain distributions

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Boston Advisors, LLC (“Boston Advisors” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.80% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place through the Fund’s liquidation unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the amount of fees accrued and waived was $125,947 and $114,392, respectively. At October 31, 2014, the amount of the potential recovery is noted below. The actual amount of recoupment by the Adviser may be limited due to its pending liquidation (Note 1).

 

     Expiration     

April 30, 2015

  

April 30, 2016

  

April 30, 2017

  

April 30, 2018

$328,461

   $279,641    $251,328    $114,392

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon and the Custodian have the ability to recover such amounts previously waived, if the Fund terminates its agreements with BNY Mellon or the Custodian within three years of signing the agreements.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $2,245. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 4,327,915       $ 23,712,111   

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Redemptions

          $        (4,912   $ (49,905
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

          $        (4,912   $ (49,905
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Institutional Class

        

Sales

     112,731      $ 1,174,323        66,869      $ 681,126   

Reinvestments

                   43,079        434,672   

Redemption Fees†

                          381   

Redemptions

     (404,498     (4,019,833     (354,873     (3,551,227
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (291,767   $ (2,845,510     (244,925   $ (2,435,048
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Decrease

     (291,767   $ (2,845,510     (249,837   $ (2,484,953
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund and are allocated to all classes in the Fund based on relative net assets.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $182,331 of ordinary income dividends and $252,341 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal tax purposes.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward

   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Qualified
Late-Year
Losses

$(306,203)

   $215,020    $—    $2,341,805    $(653,478)

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

At October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 7,278,791     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 294,784     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (27,420  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 267,364     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund had $306,203 in short-term capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there was the following subsequent event:

As described in Note 1, the Board of Trustees of the Trust has approved a Plan of Liquidation of the Fund, the effective date of which will be on or about December 18, 2014.

 

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BOSTON ADVISORS BROAD ALLOCATION STRATEGY FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 526-8968 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Boston Advisors, LLC

One Liberty Square, 10th Floor

Boston, MA 02109

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

LOGO

BOSTON ADVISORS

BROAD ALLOCATION

STRATEGY FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Institutional Class Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Boston Advisors Broad Allocation Strategy Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Boston Advisors Broad Allocation Strategy Fund.

 


BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014,    
     Six Months   Since Inception     

      Institutional Class

  -0.88%    1.50%    

      MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index

  -1.66%     2.93%*    

      Retail Class

  N/A   -6.63%    

      MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index

  -1.66%      -5.99%**    

 

 

Institutional Class Shares and Retail Class Shares of the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 20, 2013 and June 9, 2014, respectively.

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Institutional Class Shares of the Fund (December 20, 2013) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Retail Class Shares of the Fund (June 9, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 640-5705.

The Fund’s total gross and net operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, is 26.45% and 26.70%, 1.76% and 2.01%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Institutional Class and Retail Class Shares, respectively, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. BRAM US LLC (“BRAM US” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.75% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until December 20, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index. The MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets in Latin America. The MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index consists of the following 5 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The Fund is non-diversified which means it may be invested in a limited number of issuers geographically particularly Latin America and more susceptible to any economic, political and regulatory events. The Fund invests primarily in markets of emerging countries which are riskier and may be considered speculative. In addition, many emerging securities markets have far lower trading volumes, currency devaluation risk and less liquidity than developed markets. The Fund may invest in derivatives (futures, options, and swaps), depositary receipts and small to mid-capitalization companies all of which may cause greater volatility and less liquidity. Funds that invest in derivatives are subject to the risks of the underlying securities which may be more sensitive to changes in market conditions and may amplify risks. The use of certain derivatives may also have a leveraging effect which may increase the volatility of the Fund and reduce its returns.

Foreign securities are subject to political, social, or economic risks including instability in the country of the issuer of a security, variation in international trade patterns, the possibility of the imposition of exchange controls, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, limits on movement to currency or other assets and nationalization of assets.

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014,    
     Six Months   Since Inception     

      Institutional Class

  1.69%    5.86%    

      CS Latin America Corporate Index 0-6Y A/B Buckets

  1.71%     5.70%*    

      Retail Class

  N/A   -0.24%    

      CS Latin America Corporate Index 0-6Y A/B Buckets

  1.71%      -0.17%**    

 

 

Institutional Class Shares and Retail Class Shares of the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 20, 2013 and June 9, 2014, respectively.

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Institutional Class Shares of the Fund (December 20, 2013) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Retail Class Shares of the Fund (June 9, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 640-5705.

The Fund’s total gross and net operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, is 8.47% and 8.72%, 1.51% and 1.76%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Institutional Class and Retail Class Shares, respectively, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. BRAM US LLC (“BRAM US” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.50% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until December 20, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Credit Suisse (“CS”) Latin America Corporate Index 0-6Y A/B Buckets. The CS Latin America Corporate Index 0-6Y A/B Buckets is a subset index of the Credit Suisse Latin American Corporate Index (“CS-LACI”). It contains bonds with less than 6 years to maturity and rated “B-” or higher (composite of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch ratings as determined by Credit Suisse’s methodology). CS-LACI Index is a diversified basket of liquid, tradable Latin American corporate bond issues that are denominated in US dollars. This index provides a region-specific benchmark that represents characteristics, pricing, and total return performance of different asset classes within the Latin American corporate bond universe. The index is divided into

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

three different categories, including supranational, quasi-sovereign, and corporate bonds and can be broken down by country of issuance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Fund is non-diversified which means it may be invested in a limited number of issuers particularly in Latin America and more susceptible to any economic, political and regulatory events. The Fund invests primarily in markets of emerging countries which are riskier and may be considered speculative as well as derivatives which may amplify volatility. In addition, many emerging securities markets have far lower trading volumes, currency devaluation risk and less liquidity than developed markets. The Fund invests in below investment grade bonds (known as “junk bonds”) and may be less liquid and subject to greater volatility. The Fund is subject to the same risks as the underlying bonds in the portfolio such as credit, prepayment, sovereign debt, call and interest rate risk. As interest rates rise the value of bond prices will decline.

Foreign securities are subject to political, social, or economic risks including instability in the country of the issuer of a security, variation in international trade patterns, the possibility of the imposition of exchange controls, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, limits on movement to currency or other assets and nationalization of assets.

 

4


BRADESCO FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Bradesco Funds (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested from May 1, 2014, through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each Fund in the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on such Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Institutional Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $   991.20          $  8.78  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,016.38          8.89  

Retail Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $   933.70          $  7.63  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,015.12          10.16  
     Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period**

Institutional Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,016.90          $7.63  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,017.64          7.63  

Retail Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $997.60          $6.90  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,016.38          8.89  

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.75% for the Institutional Class of the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund (“Equity Fund”), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184) then divided by 365 days to reflect the period. Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the period beginning June 9, 2014, commencement of operations, to October 31, 2014 of 2.00% for the Equity Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (144), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line with respect to a share class in the table are based on the actual six month total returns of (0.88)% for the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares and the actual total returns since commencement of operations of (6.63)% for the Fund’s Retail Class Shares. Hypothetical expenses are as if each share class of the Fund had been in operation from May 1, 2014, and are equal to its annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period.

 

**

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.50% for the Institutional Class of the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund (“Bond Fund”), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184) then divided by 365 days to reflect the period. Expenses are

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

equal to an annualized expense ratio for the period beginning June 9, 2014, commencement of operations, to October 31, 2014 of 1.75% for the Retail Class of the Bond Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (144), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line with respect to a class in the table are based on the actual six month total returns of 1.69% for the Institutional Class Shares and the actual total returns since commencement of operations of (0.24)% for the Retail Class Shares. Hypothetical expenses are as if each share class of the Fund had been in operation from May 1, 2014, and are equal to its annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period.

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCK:

        

Commercial Services

       9.8 %     $ 1,034,222  

Beverages

       8.7         917,972  

Oil & Gas

       7.9         833,963  

Banks

       4.6         485,655  

Telecommunications

       4.5         468,672  

Real Estate

       4.3         456,052  

Chemicals

       4.3         450,993  

Engineering & Construction

       4.2         445,034  

Insurance

       4.2         440,284  

Building Materials

       4.2         440,242  

Food

       4.1         427,220  

Electric

       3.5         366,736  

Holding Companies-Diversified

       3.2         336,482  

Retail

       3.1         320,731  

Aerospace & Defense

       2.0         204,792  

Investment Companies

       1.9         203,383  

Mining

       1.7         176,227  

Auto Parts & Equipment

       1.6         164,317  

Airlines

       1.6         163,688  

Software

       1.1         113,700  

Computers

       1.0         108,044  

Preferred Stocks

       17.4         1,832,761  

Registered Investment Company

       1.2         122,387  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

       (0.1 )       (7,140 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 10,506,417  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 81.5%

  

Brazil — 36.1%

  

AMBEV SA, SP ADR

     55,300       $ 369,404   

BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

     33,000         440,284   

BRF SA, ADR

     16,400         427,220   

Cielo SA

     15,700         257,812   

Embraer SA, ADR

     5,300         204,792   

Ez Tec Empreendimentos e Participacoes SA

     15,900         136,035   

Kroton Educacional SA

     92,020         655,827   

Localiza Rent a Car SA

     5,200         74,960   

Mahle-Metal Leve SA Industria e Comercio

     17,400         164,317   

Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia SA

     7,000         45,623   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, SP ADR

     50,800         621,284   

Totvs SA

     7,800         113,700   

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

     12,800         279,204   
     

 

 

 
        3,790,462   
     

 

 

 

Chile — 4.8%

     

Enersis SA, SP ADR

     12,600         198,954   

SACI Falabella

     27,300         200,136   

Sonda SA

     44,500         108,044   
     

 

 

 
        507,134   
     

 

 

 

Colombia — 4.0%

     

Grupo De Inversiones Suramericana SA

     9,800         203,383   

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.

     14,100         212,679   
     

 

 

 
        416,062   
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 31.5%

     

Alfa SAB de CV, Class A

     105,400         336,482   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Mexico — (Continued)

  

  

America Movil SAB de CV, ADR, Series L

     19,200       $ 468,672   

Cemex SAB de CV, SP ADR*

     35,792         440,242   

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, SP ADR

     5,700         548,568   

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, ADR

     2,300         156,745   

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV

     18,000         115,355   

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B

     51,200         176,227   

Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV

     27,500         167,782   

Mexichem Sab de CV

     42,000         171,789   

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura SAB de CV*

     20,900         288,289   

TF Administradora Industrial S de RL de CV

     138,300         320,017   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

     52,000         120,595   
     

 

 

 
        3,310,763   
     

 

 

 

Panama — 1.6%

     

Copa Holdings SA

     1,400         163,688   
     

 

 

 

Peru — 3.5%

     

Credicorp Ltd.

     2,300         370,300   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $9,016,838)

        8,558,409   
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS — 17.4%

  

  

Brazil — 17.4%

     

Banco Bradesco SA(a)

     38,600         581,360   
 

 

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

PREFERRED STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Brazil — (Continued)

  

Gerdau SA

     30,500       $ 136,505   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR

     55,000         811,800   

Vale SA, SP ADR

     34,600         303,096   
     

 

 

 
        1,832,761   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $1,947,822)

  

  

     1,832,761   
     

 

 

 

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 1.2%

  

Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund,
Institutional Shares,
0.01%(b)

     122,387         122,387   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT
COMPANY
(Cost $122,387)

    

     122,387   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1%
(Cost $11,087,047)

   

     10,513,557   

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)%

   

     (7,140
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 10,506,417   
     

 

 

 

      

 

*

Non-income producing.

(a) 

“Affiliated company” as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 2.

(b) 

Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2014.

 

ADR

   American Depositary Receipt

SP ADR

   Sponsored Depositary Receipt
 

 

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

SECURITY TYPE:

        

Corporate Bonds and Notes

       94.1 %     $ 11,901,661  

Registered Investment Company

       5.2         660,927  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       0.7         84,477  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 12,647,065  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 94.1%

  

Austria — 1.5%

  

Oas Investments GmbH
8.25%, 10/19/2019(a)

   $ 200,000       $ 194,500   
     

 

 

 

Brazil — 27.6%

  

Banco Bradesco SA
5.90%, 10/16/2021(b)

     400,000         425,620   

Banco do Brasil SA
5.88%, 01/19/2023

     200,000         208,240   

Banco Safra SA
6.75%, 01/27/2021

     200,000         222,770   

Banco Santander Brasil SA
4.63%, 02/13/2017

     200,000         208,250   

Caixa Economica Federal
4.50%, 10/03/2018

     200,000         204,780   

Cielo SA
3.75%, 11/16/2022

     600,000         565,500   

Embraer SA
5.15%, 06/15/2022

     500,000         531,875   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA
5.75%, 01/22/2021

     200,000         211,424   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA
5.65%, 03/19/2022

     300,000         307,875   

Samarco Mineracao SA
4.13%, 11/01/2022

     200,000         190,250   

Votorantim Cimentos SA
7.25%, 04/05/2041

     400,000         415,800   
     

 

 

 
        3,492,384   
     

 

 

 

Cayman Islands — 23.9%

  

BFF International Ltd.
7.25%, 01/28/2020

     500,000         572,500   
     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Cayman Islands — (Continued)

  

BR Malls International Finance Ltd.
8.50%, 01/21/2015(a)(c)

   $ 400,000       $ 414,256   

Braskem Finance Ltd.
5.75%, 04/15/2021

     500,000         522,500   

Cosan Overseas Ltd.
8.25%, 02/05/2015(a)(c)

     200,000         207,000   

Odebrecht Finance Ltd.
4.38%, 04/25/2025

     400,000         376,000   

Suzano Trading Ltd.
5.88%, 01/23/2021

     400,000         418,000   

Vale Overseas Ltd.
4.38%, 01/11/2022

     500,000         507,835   
     

 

 

 
        3,018,091   
     

 

 

 

Chile — 4.8%

  

Banco Santander Chile
3.88%, 09/20/2022

     400,000         400,048   

Corpbanca SA
3.88%, 09/22/2019

     200,000         201,500   
     

 

 

 
        601,548   
     

 

 

 

Colombia — 3.5%

  

Bancolombia SA
5.95%, 06/03/2021

     400,000         443,500   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg — 9.8%

  

CSN Resources SA
6.50%, 07/21/2020

     200,000         204,500   

Klabin Finance SA
5.25%, 07/21/2020

     360,000         352,620   

Petrobras International Finance Co. SA
7.88%, 03/15/2019

     600,000         688,038   
     

 

 

 
        1,245,158   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Mexico — 14.4%

  

Alfa Sab de CV
5.25%, 03/25/2024(a)

   $ 500,000       $ 544,375   

America Movil SAB de CV
5.00%, 03/30/2020

     300,000         330,705   

Cemex Sab de Cv
5.88%, 03/25/2019(a)

     500,000         518,125   

Grupo Bimbo Sab de CV
4.50%, 01/25/2022

     400,000         421,592   
     

 

 

 
        1,814,797   
     

 

 

 

Peru — 3.4%

  

Banco de Credito del Peru
5.38%, 09/16/2020

     400,000         436,000   
     

 

 

 

Virgin Islands — 5.2%

  

Gerdau Trade, Inc.
5.75%, 01/30/2021

     500,000         531,350   

QGOG Atlantic Ltd.
5.25%, 07/30/2019(a)

     121,360         124,333   
     

 

 

 
        655,683   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE
BONDS AND NOTES
(Cost $11,851,219)

    

     11,901,661   
     

 

 

 
     Number of
Shares
     Value  

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 5.2%

  

Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund,
Institutional Shares,
0.01%(d)

     660,927       $ 660,927   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT
COMPANY
(Cost $660,927)

   

     660,927   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.3%
(Cost $12,512,146)

   

     12,562,588   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES - 0.7%

        84,477   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 12,647,065   
     

 

 

 

 

(a)

This security is callable.

(b)

“Affiliated company” as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 2.

(c) 

Security is perpetual. Date shown is next call date.

(d) 

Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2014.

 

 

 

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

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Bradesco Latin
American Equity
Fund
  Bradesco
Latin American
Hard Currency Bond
Fund

Assets

        

Investments, at value (Cost $11,087,047 and $12,512,146, respectively)(a)

     $ 10,513,557       $ 12,562,588  

Cash

       326         41  

Dividends and interest receivable

       19,714         130,944  

Receivable from Investment Adviser

       10,913         5,932  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       21,976         15,983  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

       10,566,486         12,715,488  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for transfer agent fees

       20,444         20,476  

Payable for administration and accounting fees

       19,443         20,623  

Payable for custodian fees

       12,356         11,959  

Payable for audit fees

       6,013         13,652  

Accrued expenses

       1,813         1,713  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       60,069         68,423  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 10,506,417       $ 12,647,065  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

        

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 10,347       $ 12,237  

Paid-in capital

       11,087,562         12,479,821  

Accumulated net investment income

       36,396         55,342  

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) loss from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (54,398 )       49,223  

Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

       (573,490 )       50,442  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 10,506,417       $ 12,647,065  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($10,408,969 / 1,025,069) and ($12,547,813 / 1,214,062 shares)

     $ 10.15       $ 10.34  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Retail Class:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($97,448 / 9,610) and ($99,252 / 9,603 shares)

     $ 10.14       $ 10.34  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Includes investment in affiliated issuer for Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund with market value of $581,360 and $425,620 and cost of $565,130 and $427,675, respectively.

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

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Bradesco Latin
American Equity
Fund
  Bradesco
Latin American
Hard Currency Bond
Fund

Investment Income

        

Dividends(a)

     $ 101,509       $  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

       (5,487 )        

Interest

               192,992  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       96,022         192,992  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       38,506         36,827  

Administration and accounting fees

       38,254         38,254  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       23,909         23,943  

Legal fees

       12,131         14,651  

Registration and filing fees

       11,496         11,538  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       7,611         7,610  

Audit fees

       7,369         13,653  

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

       3,054         9,327  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       2,311         10,550  

Other expenses

       2,062         2,059  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses

       146,703         168,412  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

       (79,218 )       (93,677 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

       67,485         74,735  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       28,537         118,257  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments

        

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

       (18,690 )       49,224  

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

       (28,997 )        

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments(a)

       (388,191 )       (100,814 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on foreign currency translations

       (214,331 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (650,209 )       (51,590 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $ (621,672 )     $ 66,667  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Dividend Income and change in unrealized appreciation on investments from affiliated issuer for the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund was $2,083 and $11,135, respectively. Dividend Income and change in unrealized depreciation on investments from affiliated issuer for the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund was $2,966 and ($2,055), respectively.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 28,537       $ 5,795  

Net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (47,687 )       (11,115 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments and foreign currency translations

       (602,522 )       29,032  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (621,672 )       23,712  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       10,104,377         1,000,000  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       9,482,705         1,023,712  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       1,023,712          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 10,506,417       $ 1,023,712  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 36,396       $ 7,859  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Funds commenced operations on December 20, 2013.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 118,257       $ 45,042  

Net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions

       49,224         16,896  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments, and foreign currency translations

       (100,814 )       151,256  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       66,667         213,194  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Institutional Class

       (82,485 )       (31,446 )

Retail Class

       (1,213 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from net investment income

       (83,698 )       (31,446 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized capital gains:

        

Institutional Class

       (16,537 )        

Retail Class

       (360 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from net realized capital gains

       (16,897 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distribution to shareholders

       (100,595 )       (31,446 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       7,977,233         4,522,012  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       7,943,305         4,703,760  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       4,703,760          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 12,647,065       $ 4,703,760  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 55,342       $ 20,783  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Funds commenced operations on December 20, 2013.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the Six Months
Ended October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
December 20, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.24       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.04         0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.13 )       0.18  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.09 )       0.24  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.15       $ 10.24  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (0.88 )%       2.40 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 10,409       $ 1,024  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.75 %(3)       1.75 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       3.79 %(3)       23.40 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.75 %(3)       1.70 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       22.10 %(5)       15.55 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN EQUITY FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Retail Class Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Retail Class
     For the Period
June 9, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.86  
    

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (0.73 )
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.72 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.14  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (6.63 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 97  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       2.00 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       5.97 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.31 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       22.10 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the Six Months
Ended October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
December 20, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.34       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.13         0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.05         0.28  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.18         0.41  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (0.14 )       (0.07 )

Net realized gains

       (0.04 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.18 )       (0.07 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.34       $ 10.34  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       1.69 %       4.10 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 12,548       $ 4,704  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.50 %(3)       1.50 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       3.38 %(3)       7.61 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.38 %(3)       3.59 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       37.15 %(5)       6.52 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD CURRENCY BOND FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Retail Class Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Retail Class
     For the Period
June 9, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.53  
    

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (0.11 )
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.02 )
    

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

       (0.13 )

Net realized gains

       (0.04 )
    

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.17 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.34  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (0.24 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 99  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.75 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       3.64 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.16 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       37.15 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are non-diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Funds commenced operations on December 20, 2013. The Funds are each a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Funds are each authorized to issue and offer Class A, Class C, Institutional Class and Retail Class Shares. As of October 31, 2014, Class A and Class C shares had not been issued for the Funds.

Portfolio Valuation — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by each Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange market system will be valued at the last sale price. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing price. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Prices for equity securities normally are supplied by an independent pricing service approved by the FundVantage Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Fixed income securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Any assets held by the Funds that are denominated in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars at the foreign currency exchange rates that are prevailing at the time that the Funds determine the daily NAV per share. Foreign securities may trade on weekends or other days when the Funds do not calculate NAV. As a result, the market value of these investments may change on days when you cannot buy or sell shares of the Funds. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in any mutual fund are valued at their respective NAVs as determined by those mutual funds each business day (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). Securities that do not have a readily available current market value are valued in good faith under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available

 

22


BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

and has delegated to the Adviser the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuations techniques used to measure fair value of each Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

•   Level 1

 

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

•   Level 2

 

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

•   Level 3

 

 

significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of a Fund’s bonds are generally based on quotes received from brokers of independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

Significant events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market, or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that foreign markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that each Fund calculates its NAV (generally, the close of the NYSE) that may impact the value of securities traded in these foreign markets. As a result, each Fund fair values foreign securities using an independent pricing service which considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, exchange traded funds and certain indexes as well as prices for similar securities. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.

 

23


BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund  
     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $   10,513,557       $   10,513,557       $   —       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  *

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

 

     Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund  
     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   $ 11,901,661       $       $ 11,901,661       $   

Registered Investment Company

     660,927         660,927                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $   12,562,588       $   660,927       $   11,901,661       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have readily available market value, the fair value of each Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values each Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

 

24


BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires each Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when a Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when such Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no significant transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Funds.

Use of Estimates — The Funds are investment companies and, accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.

Each Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in a Fund’s Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately

 

25


BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in a Fund’s Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders of the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly, if any, to shareholders of the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund. Distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on ex-date for both Funds. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, each Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against each Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Currency Risk — Each Fund invests in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which each Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect each Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for each Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, each Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of each Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of each Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

Foreign Securities Market Risk — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices

 

26


BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.

Emerging Markets Risk — The Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund invests in emerging market instruments which are subject to certain credit and market risks. The securities and currency markets of emerging market countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities and currency markets of the United States and other developed markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations may be extremely limited. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

BRAM US LLC (“BRAM US” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund’s average daily net assets, and 0.75% of the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund’s average daily net assets. Each Fund pays its respective pro-rata portion of the advisory fee payable by each Fund. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of each Fund to the extent that the “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.75% and 1.50% (on an annual basis) of the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”), respectively. The Expense Limitations will remain in place with respect to each Fund until December 20, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for each Fund. No recoupment will occur with respect to a Fund unless such Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees accrued and waived were $38,506 and $36,827 and the Adviser reimbursed fees of $40,712 and $56,850 for the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund, respectively.

As of October 31, 2014, the amounts of potential recoupment by the Adviser were as follows:

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Expiration  
     04/30/2017      04/30/2018  

Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund

     $53,081         $79,218   

Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund

     $56,142         $93,677   

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Funds.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annualized percentage rate of each Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon and the Custodian have the ability to recover such amounts previously waived if each Fund terminates its agreements with BNY Mellon or the Custodian within three years of signing the agreements.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Funds during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $1,426 and $1,508 for the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund, respectively. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.

The following table lists the issuer owned by Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund that may be deemed “affiliated company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as well as transactions that occurred in the security of such issuers during the six months ended October 31, 2014:

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund

Name of Issuer

   Shares
Held
at 4/30/14
   Value at
4/30/14
   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Proceeds
   Value at
10/31/14
   Shares
Held
at
10/31/14
   Dividend
Income
for the
six-months
ended
10/31/14
   Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)

for the
six-months
ended
10/31/14

Banco Bradesco SA

       3,100        $ 46,019        $ 565,130        $        $ 581,360          38,600        $ 2,083        $  
Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund

Name of Issuer

   Shares
Held
at 4/30/14
   Value at
4/30/14
   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Proceeds
   Value at
10/31/14
   Shares
Held
at
10/31/14
   Dividend
Income
for the
six-months
ended
10/31/14
   Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
for the
six-months
ended
10/31/14

Banco Bradesco SA

                $—        $ 427,675        $        $ 425,620          400,000        $ 2,966        $  

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding U.S. Government and agency short-term investments and other short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund

   $ 11,471,887       $ 1,450,888   

Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund

     10,991,158         2,854,350   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months or period ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Bradesco Latin American
Equity Fund
     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   For the Period Ended
April 30, 2014*
     Shares    Amount    Shares    Amount

Institutional Class Shares

                   

Sales

       925,069        $ 10,000,000          100,000        $ 10,000,000  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Increase

       925,069        $ 10,000,000          100,000        $ 10,000,000  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Retail Class Shares**

                   

Sales

       9,610        $ 104,377                 $  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Increase

       9,610        $ 104,377                 $  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Net Increase

       934,679        $ 10,104,377          100,000        $ 10,000,000  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
     Bradesco
Latin American Hard
Currency Bond Fund
     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period Ended
April 30, 2014*
     Shares   Amount   Shares    Amount

Institutional Class Shares

                 

Sales

       772,919       $ 8,022,744         452,823        $ 4,500,000  

Reinvestments

       7,381         76,132         2,160          22,012  

Redemptions

       (21,221 )       (222,744 )                 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase

       759,079       $ 7,876,132         454,983        $ 4,522,012  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Retail Class Shares**

                 

Sales

       9,497       $ 100,000                $  

Reinvestments

       106         1,101                   
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase

       9,603       $ 101,101                $  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Net increase

       768,682       $ 7,977,233         454,983        $ 4,522,012  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

The Funds commenced operations on December 20, 2013.

**

Retail Class commenced operations on June 9, 2014.

***

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fee is retained by the Funds for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital. For the period ending October 31, 2014, there were no redemption fees charged.

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

5. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the period ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund was $31,446 of ordinary income dividends. There were no distributions for the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

    Capital Loss
Carryforward
  Undistributed
Ordinary Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Qualified
Late-Year
Losses

Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund

    $       $ 7,859       $       $ 29,032       $ (6,711 )

Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund

    $       $ 38,322       $       $ 150,613       $  

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Funds were as follows:

 

    Federal Tax
Cost
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation/Depreciation

Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund

    $ 11,087,047       $ 313,735       $ (887,225 )     $ (573,490 )

Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund

      12,512,146         116,004         (65,562 )       50,442  

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions.

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Funds did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on each Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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BRADESCO FUNDS

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 670-5705 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

BRAM US LLC

1450, Avenida Paulista

6th Floor, 01310 - 917

Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

BBD, LLP

1835 Market Street

26th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

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BRADESCO LATIN

AMERICAN

EQUITY FUND

BRADESCO LATIN AMERICAN HARD

CURRENCY

BOND FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Institutional Class Shares

Retail Class Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Bradesco Latin American Equity Fund and the Bradesco Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund.

 


 

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Institutional Class

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund.


CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014

   
      Six Months†   1 Year   3 Year   Since Inception*     

    Institutional Class

   2.81%   6.07%   4.85%   4.62%    

    Barclays Aggregate

            

    Bond Index

   2.35%   4.14%   2.73%   3.72%**    

 

Not Annualized

 

*

The Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 2, 2010.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 678-6242.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expense ratio for Institutional Class shares of the Fund, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, is 1.25% and 0.85%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Cutwater Investor Services Corp. d/b/a Cutwater Asset Management (“Cutwater” or the “Adviser”) has voluntarily agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.85% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). Such Expense Limitation will continue until Cutwater notifies the Fund of a change in its voluntary Expense Limitation or its discontinuation. This Expense Limitation may be discontinued at any time at the discretion of Cutwater. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 1.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index. Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged intermediate-term index and should not be considered indicative of any Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund investment. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is subject to the risks of the fixed-income securities in its portfolio such as credit, prepayment and interest rate risk. As interest rates rise, the value of bond prices will decline and an investor may lose money.

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is 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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Institutional Class

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,028.10        $ 4.35  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.92          4.33  

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 0.85% for the Institutional Shares of the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six month total returns for the Fund of 2.81%.

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

Corporate Bonds and Notes

       50.1 %     $ 19,059,917  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

       16.1         6,116,947  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

       13.4         5,110,469  

Asset Backed Securities

       9.3         3,514,202  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

       8.1         3,072,493  

Registered Investment Company

       2.0         754,651  

Preferred Stock

       1.4         540,963  

Municipal Bonds

       1.1         431,797  

Liabilities in Excess of other Assets

       (1.5 )       (577,910 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 38,023,529  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

     

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Moody’s/
Standard &
Poor’s
Rating(a)
   Principal
Amount
(000’s)
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 50.1%

        

Airlines — 1.5%

        

American Airlines 2013-2 Class B Pass Through Trust, 5.60%, 07/15/20 144A

   NA/BB+    $ 399       $ 406,747   

British Airways 2013-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 5.625%, 06/20/20 144A

   Baa3/BBB      156         164,723   
        

 

 

 
           571,470   
        

 

 

 

Automotive — 0.9%

        

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co. Issuer, Inc., Sec. Notes, 8.25%, 06/15/21 (b)

   B1/B      300         335,250   
        

 

 

 

Chemicals — 0.5%

        

Mexichem SAB de CV, Co. Gty., 4.875%, 09/19/22 144A

   Baa3/BBB-      200         213,250   
        

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services — 19.1%

        

AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Co. Gty., 4.50%, 05/15/21 144A

   Ba2/BB+      250         252,500   

AIG Retirement Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 8.125%, 04/28/23

   Baa1/A-      145         185,134   

American Express Co., Sub. Notes, 6.80%, 09/01/66 (b)(c)

   Baa2/BB+      195         206,680   

Bank of America Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.75%, 12/01/17

   Baa2/A-      210         233,758   

Bank of America Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.875%, 01/05/21

   Baa2/A-      320         369,774   

BB&T Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 1.094%, 06/15/18 (b)(c)

   A2/A-      405         410,935   

BBVA US Senior SAU, Co. Gty., 4.664%, 10/09/15

   Baa2/BBB      325         336,734   

Bear Stearns Cos., LLC (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.40%, 10/02/17

   A3/A      267         301,941   

BioMed Realty LP, Co. Gty., REIT, 6.125%, 04/15/20 (b)

   Baa3/BBB      226         258,438   

Citigroup, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.375%, 03/01/23

   Baa2/A-      208         207,471   

Citigroup, Inc., Sub Notes, 5.30%, 05/06/44

   Baa3/BBB+      225         239,130   

EPR Properties, Co. Gty., REIT, 5.75%, 08/15/22 (b)

   Baa2/BBB-      358         393,734   

General Electric Capital Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, 5.25%, 06/15/23 (b)(c)(d)

   Baa1/A+      400         401,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Sub. Notes, 5.30%, 02/11/21

   A2/AA      260         295,272   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.375%, 01/22/18

   Baa1/A-      91         91,849   

HSBC Capital Funding LP/Jersey Channel Islands, Ltd., Co. Gty., 10.176%, 06/30/30 144A (b)(c)(d)

   Baa2/BBB-      325         485,063   

HSBC Holdings PLC, Sub. Notes, 4.25%, 03/14/24

   A3/BBB+      200         205,596   

ING Bank NV., 4.125%, 11/21/23 (b)(c)

   Baa2/BBB      350         358,551   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Notes, 7.90%, 04/30/18 (b)(c)(d)

   Ba1/BBB-      387         419,411   

Morgan Stanley, Jr. Unsec. Notes, 5.45%, 07/15/19 (b)(c)(d)

   Ba3/BB      365         366,711   

Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.50%, 07/24/20

   Baa2/A-      425         480,116   

Sinochem Overseas Capital Co., Ltd., Co. Gty., 6.30%, 11/12/40 144A

   A3/A-      211         257,366   

US Bank NA, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 0.713%, 10/28/19 (b)(c)

   Aa3/AA-      490         490,957   
        

 

 

 
           7,248,121   
        

 

 

 

Energy — 5.8%

        

BG Energy Capital PLC, Co. Gty., 6.50%, 11/30/72 (b)(c)

   Baa1/BBB      300         327,428   

Citgo Petroleum Corp., Sr. Sec. Notes, 6.25%, 08/15/22 144A (b)

   B1/B+      350         356,125   

DCP Midstream LLC, Jr. Sub. Notes, 5.85%, 05/21/43 144A (b)(c)

   Baa3/BB      325         320,937   

Ecopetrol SA, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.875%, 09/18/23

   Baa2/BBB      165         183,975   

Noble Energy, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 8.25%, 03/01/19

   Baa2/BBB      146         179,922   

Oil India Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.375%, 04/17/24

   Baa2/NA      300         320,415   

Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., Co. Gty., 5.40%, 02/14/22 144A

   Baa2/BBB+      325         353,884   

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Moody’s/
Standard &
Poor’s
Rating(a)
   Principal
Amount
(000’s)
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

        

Energy — (Continued)

        

Transocean, Inc., Co. Gty., 6.50%, 11/15/20

   Baa3/BBB-    $ 163       $ 167,659   
        

 

 

 
           2,210,345   
        

 

 

 

Healthcare — 1.5%

        

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., Co. Gty., 5.75%, 02/15/21 144A

   Ba2/BB+      325         348,969   

HCA, Inc., Sr. Sec. Notes, 7.25%, 09/15/20 (b)

   WR/BB      215         227,900   
        

 

 

 
           576,869   
        

 

 

 

Industrial — 1.2%

        

ADT Corp. (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.25%, 10/15/21

   Ba2/BB-      175         183,750   

Samarco Mineracao SA, Sr Unsec. Notes, 5.75%, 10/24/23 144A

   NA/BBB-      275         285,313   
        

 

 

 
           469,063   
        

 

 

 

Insurance — 5.0%

        

Allstate Corp. (The), Jr. Sub. Notes, 6.50%, 05/15/57 (b)(c)

   Baa1/BBB      325         359,734   

American Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 9.875%, 06/15/19

   Baa1/BBB+      130         167,509   

American International Group, Inc., Jr. Sub. Debs., 8.175%, 05/15/58 (b)(c)

   Baa2/BBB      325         441,187   

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., Co. Gty., 7.00%, 03/15/37 144A (b)(c)

   Baa3/BB+      208         216,320   

Prudential Financial, Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, 5.875%, 09/15/42 (b)(c)

   Baa2/BBB+      423         448,380   

Travelers Cos., Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, 6.25%, 03/15/37 (b)(c)

   A3/NR      244         264,435   
        

 

 

 
           1,897,565   
        

 

 

 

Media — 1.3%

        

Numericable Group SA, Sr. Sec. Notes, 6.25%, 05/15/24 144A (b)

   Ba3/B+      250         257,188   

VTR Finance BV, Sr. Sec. Notes, 6.875%, 01/15/24 144A (b)

   B1/B+      220         231,000   
        

 

 

 
           488,188   
        

 

 

 

Mining — 0.7%

        

Teck Resources, Ltd., Co. Gty., 5.20%, 03/01/42 (b)

   Baa2/BBB      296         270,626   
        

 

 

 

Paper — 0.6%

        

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.75%, 01/11/22 (b)

   Baa3/BBB-      228         234,372   
        

 

 

 

Pipe Lines Ex Natural Gas — 2.1%

        

Access Midstream Partners LP / ACMP Finance Corp., Co. Gty., 4.875%, 05/15/23 (b)

   Ba2/BB+      190         198,550   

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Co. Gty., 7.034%, 01/15/68 (b)(c)

   Baa2/BBB-      211         234,737   

IFM US Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC, Sr. Sec. Notes, 6.45%, 05/01/21 144A (b)

   NA/BBB-      175         189,316   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 9.00%, 02/01/19

   Baa2/BBB      130         161,238   
        

 

 

 
           783,841   
        

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — 0.2%

        

NCR Corp., Co. Gty., 5.875%, 12/15/21 (b)

   Ba3/BB      95         97,375   
        

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 6.2%

        

Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV., Co. Gty., 5.35%, 05/20/24 144A

   Baa3/BBB-      360         386,885   

CCOH Safari, LLC, Co. Gty., 5.50%, 12/01/22 (b)

   B1/B+      300         303,000   

DISH DBS Corp., Co. Gty., 5.875%, 07/15/22

   Ba3/BB-      240         254,400   

Frontier Communications Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 8.50%, 04/15/20

   Ba3/BB-      325         374,563   

Qwest Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.25%, 10/15/35 (b)

   Baa3/BBB-      195         200,628   

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Moody’s/
Standard &
Poor’s
Rating(a)
   Principal
Amount
(000’s)
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

        

Telecommunications — (Continued)

        

Telecom Italia Capital SA, Co. Gty., 6.00%, 09/30/34

   Ba1/BB+    $ 215       $ 211,775   

T-Mobile USA, Inc., Co. Gty., 6.125%, 01/15/22 (b)

   Ba3/BB      15         15,544   

T-Mobile USA, Inc., Co. Gty., 6.625%, 04/01/23 (b)

   Ba3/BB      227         239,485   

T-Mobile USA, Inc., Co. Gty., 6.50%, 01/15/24 (b)

   Ba3/BB      15         15,713   

Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 1.984%, 09/14/18 (c)

   Baa1/BBB+      195         204,041   

Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.55%, 09/15/43

   Baa1/BBB+      62         78,157   

Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.012%, 08/21/54 144A

   Baa1/BBB+      60         61,056   
        

 

 

 
           2,345,247   
        

 

 

 

Utilities — 3.5%

        

Black Hills Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.25%, 11/30/23 (b)

   Baa1/BBB      100         106,103   

Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.40%, 09/15/20 144A

   Baa3/BBB-      163         191,155   

Electricite de France SA, Sub. Notes, 5.25%, 01/29/23 144A(b)(c)(d)

   A3/BBB+      208         215,800   

Israel Electric Corp., Ltd., Sr. Sec. Notes, 5.625%, 06/21/18 144A

   Baa3/BBB-      250         265,650   

Southern Power Co., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.25%, 07/15/43

   Baa1/BBB+      170         190,111   

UIL Holdings Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.625%, 10/01/20

   Baa2/BBB-      325         349,516   
        

 

 

 
           1,318,335   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Cost $18,207,986)

           19,059,917   
        

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 9.3%

        

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2012-3, Class C, 2.42%, 05/08/18

   Aaa/AA      202         205,474   

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO 2014-3 Ltd., 3.384%, 07/27/26 144A(c)

   A2/NA      500         497,480   

Goldentree Loan Opportunities V, Ltd., Series 2007-5A, Class B, 1.331%, 10/18/21 144A(c)

   Aaa/AAA      500         492,900   

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2011-1, Class B, 2.12%, 08/15/17

   Aaa/AA+      305         308,330   

North End CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class B, 1.878%, 07/17/25 144A(c)

   NR/AA      1,000         972,390   

SBI Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-1A, Class 2A, 0.302%, 04/25/35 144A(c)

   A2/AA      152         149,108   

Sonic Capital, LLC, Series 2011-1A, Class A2, 5.438%, 05/20/41 144A

   Baa2/BBB      109         116,300   

Spirit Master Funding, LLC, 5.76%, 03/20/42 144A

   NA/A+      305         336,597   

TAL Advantage V, LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class A, 2.83%, 02/22/38 144A

   NA/A      352         346,409   

TAL Advantage V, LLC, Series 2014-2A, Class A1, 1.70%, 05/20/39 144A

   NA/A      89         89,214   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $3,485,245)

           3,514,202   
        

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 8.1%

        

BLCP Hotel Trust, Series 2014-CLRN, Class B, 1.505%, 08/15/29 144A

   NA/AA-      305         305,084   

CGBAM Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-BREH, Class D, 3.004%, 05/15/30 144A(c)

   Baa3/NA      330         329,207   

Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class CFX, 3.714%, 11/05/30 144A

   A3/A-      227         228,529   

Irvine Core Office Trust, Series 2013-IRV, Class C, 3.173%, 05/15/48 144A(c)

   NA/A      135         131,311   

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-3, Class AJ, 5.485%, 07/12/46(c)

   Ba2/NA      423         432,466   

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2012-CKSI, Class C, 4.292%, 10/15/30 144A(c)

   NA/A      540         511,834   

ORES LLC, Series 2014-LV3, Class A, 3.00%, 03/27/24 144A

   NA/NA      160         160,078   

Resource Capital Corp., Series 2014-CRE2, Class A, 1.207%, 04/15/32 144A(c)

   Aaa/NA      300         299,647   

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Moody’s/
Standard &
Poor’s
Rating(a)
   Principal
Amount
(000’s)
     Value  

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — (Continued)

        

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-TISH, Class SCH2 3.653%, 01/15/27 144A (c)

   NA/BB    $ 450       $ 449,568   

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-TISH, Class WTS2 3.403%, 02/15/27 144A (c)

   NA/BB      225         224,769   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $3,054,033)

           3,072,493   
        

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 13.4%

        

FHLMC Gold Pool # G03508, 6.00%, 07/01/37

   Aaa/AA+      84         95,187   

FNMA Pool #AD7136, 5.00%, 07/01/40

   Aaa/AA+      300         332,665   

FNMA Pool #AL0515, 6.00%, 07/01/40

   Aaa/AA+      148         170,620   

FNMA Pool #AL5562, 4.50%, 04/01/44

   Aaa/AA+      847         919,398   

FNMA Pool #AP6607, 3.00%, 09/01/27

   Aaa/AA+      192         199,727   

FNMA Pool #AP7453, 4.00%, 10/01/42

   Aaa/AA+      378         402,120   

FNMA Pool #AS2957, 4.00%, 07/01/44

   Aaa/AA+      215         228,834   

FNMA Pool #AT2762, 2.50%, 05/01/28

   Aaa/AA+      209         213,142   

FNMA Pool #AU1264, 3.00%, 07/01/43

   Aaa/AA+      640         641,424   

FNMA Pool #AU3763, 3.50%, 08/01/43

   Aaa/AA+      640         662,656   

FNMA Pool #MA1932, 3.00%, 06/01/29

   Aaa/AA+      168         174,661   

GNMA Pool #4679, 5.00%, 04/20/40

   Aaa/AA+      316         351,961   

GNMA Pool #694462, 6.00%, 10/15/38

   Aaa/AA+      91         102,344   

GNMA Pool #729349, 4.00%, 07/15/41

   Aaa/AA+      188         201,363   

GNMA Pool #AD6019, 3.50%, 04/20/43

   Aaa/AA+      27         28,451   

GNMA Pool #MA0391, 3.00%, 09/20/42

   Aaa/AA+      89         90,736   

GNMA Pool #MA0534, 3.50%, 11/20/42

   Aaa/AA+      282         295,180   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $5,019,308)

           5,110,469   
        

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 1.1%

        

American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Build America Bonds, RB, 6.053%, 02/15/43

   A1/A      225         280,602   

State of Illinois, Build America Bonds, GO, 7.35%, 07/01/35

   A3/A-      130         151,195   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $330,727)

           431,797   
        

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 16.1%

        

United States Treasury Note, 0.875%, 01/31/18

   Aaa/AA+      169         167,851   

United States Treasury Note, 0.875%, 07/31/19

   Aaa/AA+      1,004         971,448   

United States Treasury Note, 1.25%, 10/31/18

   Aaa/AA+      365         363,318   

United States Treasury Note, 1.25%, 10/31/19

   Aaa/AA+      745         731,497   

United States Treasury Note, 1.375%, 01/31/20

   Aaa/AA+      163         160,300   

United States Treasury Note, 1.625%, 06/30/19

   Aaa/AA+      520         521,666   

United States Treasury Note, 1.625%, 08/15/22

   Aaa/AA+      390         375,832   

United States Treasury Note, 2.375%, 08/15/24

   Aaa/AA+      532         534,078   

United States Treasury Note, 2.50%, 08/15/23

   Aaa/AA+      425         433,732   

United States Treasury Note, 2.75%, 11/15/23

   Aaa/AA+      90         93,593   

United States Treasury Bond, 2.75%, 11/15/42

   Aaa/AA+      935         878,973   

United States Treasury Bond, 5.375%, 02/15/31

   Aaa/AA+      655         884,659   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $6,050,151)

           6,116,947   
        

 

 

 

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Moody’s/
Standard &
Poor’s
Rating(a)
   Number
of Shares
     Value  

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.4%

        

Diversified Financial Services — 1.4%

        

CoBank ACB 144A

   NA/BBB+    $ 5,200       $ 540,963   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $542,100)

           540,963   
        

 

 

 

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 2.0%

        

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempCash Portfolio, Institutional Shares

   NR/NR      754,651         754,651   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY (Cost $754,651)

           754,651   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.5%

        

(Cost $37,444,201)

           38,601,439   

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.5)%

           (577,910
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

         $ 38,023,529   
        

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Ratings for debt securities are unaudited. All ratings are as of October 31, 2014 and may have changed subsequently.

(b) 

This security is callable.

(c) 

Floating or variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2014.

(d) 

Security is perpetual. Date shown is next call date.

144A Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, these securities amounted to $11,640,635 or 30.6% of net assets. These securities have been determined by the Adviser to be liquid securities.

 

Legend

    

CLO

   Collateralized Loan Obligations

Co. Gty.

   Company Guaranty

FHLMC

   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA

   Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA

   Government National Mortgage Association

GO

   General Obligations

Jr.

   Junior

LLC

   Limited Liability Company

LP

   Limited Partnership

Ltd.

   Limited
 

NA

   Not Available
 

NR

   Not Rated
 

PLC

   Public Limited Company
 

RB

   Revenue Bond
 

REIT

   Real Estate Investment Trust
 

Sec.

   Secured
 

Sr.

   Senior
 

Sub.

   Subordinated
 

Unsec.

   Unsecured
 

WR

   Withdrawn Rating
 

 

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

    

Investments, at value (Cost $37,444,201)

     $ 38,601,439  

Cash

       4,812  

Receivable for investments sold

       781,946  

Dividends and interest receivable

       310,382  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       1,399  
    

 

 

 

Total assets

       39,699,978  
    

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Payable for investments purchased

       1,555,812  

Payable for administration and accounting fees

       23,894  

Payable for transfer agent fees

       17,911  

Payable for custodian fees

       9,506  

Payable to Investment Adviser

       711  

Accrued expenses

       68,615  
    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       1,676,449  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 38,023,529  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

    

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 37,466  

Paid-in capital

       37,155,491  

Accumulated net investment loss

       (8,458 )

Accumulated net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (318,208 )

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

       1,157,238  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 38,023,529  
    

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($38,023,529 / 3,746,577 shares)

       $10.15   
    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment Income

  

Interest

   $ 742,898   

Dividends

     16,489   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     759,387   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     94,758   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     44,592   

Legal fees

     33,974   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     26,641   

Audit fees

     12,302   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     10,934   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     7,798   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     6,428   

Registration and filing fees

     1,169   

Other expenses

     3,535   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     242,131   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (81,041
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     161,090   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     598,297   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     203,021   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     252,988   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     456,009   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,054,306   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 598,297       $ 1,243,280  

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

       203,021         (482,663 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

       252,988         (868,445 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       1,054,306         (107,828 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

        

Net investment income:

        

Institutional Class

       (610,355 )       (1,275,618 )

Net realized capital gains:

        

Institutional Class

               (461,032 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (610,355 )       (1,736,650 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       598,311         (8,513,351 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       1,042,262         (10,357,829 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       36,981,267         47,339,096  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 38,023,529       $ 36,981,267  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income/(loss), end of period

     $ (8,458 )     $ 3,600  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Institutional Class share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    Institutional Class
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
December 2, 2010*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 10.03       $ 10.47       $ 10.31       $ 10.01       $ 10.00  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.16         0.33         0.29         0.32         0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      0.12         (0.30 )       0.43         0.33         0.01  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

      0.28         0.03         0.72         0.65         0.12  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                   

Net investment income

      (0.16 )       (0.34 )       (0.32 )       (0.35 )       (0.11 )

Net realized gains

              (0.13 )       (0.24 )                
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

      (0.16 )       (0.47 )       (0.56 )       (0.35 )       (0.11 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 10.15       $ 10.03       $ 10.47       $ 10.31       $ 10.01  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

      2.81 %       0.37 %       7.17 %       6.59 %       1.22 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 38,024       $ 36,981       $ 47,339       $ 72,511       $ 67,962  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      0.85 %(3)       0.85 %       0.85 %       0.85 %       0.83 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

      1.28 %(3)       1.24 %       0.93 %       1.05 %       0.90 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      3.16 %(3)       3.26 %       2.83 %       3.19 %       2.61 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

      22.63 %(5)       76.18 %       154.23 %(6)       95.43 %       106.84 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

(6) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities delivered from processing a redemption-in-kind.

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

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on December 2, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A, Class C and Institutional Class. As of October 31, 2014, Class A and Class C Shares had not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each business day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued at their last sale price on the NYSE on the day the security is valued. Lacking any sales on such day, the security will be valued at the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to the market close. Securities listed on other exchanges (and not subject to restriction against sale by the Fund on such exchanges) will be similarly valued, using quotations on the exchange on which the security is traded most extensively. Unlisted securities that are quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Market System, for which there have been sales of such securities on such day, shall be valued at the official closing price on such system on the day the security is valued. If there are no such sales on such day, the value shall be the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to market close. The value of such securities quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) markets system, but not listed on the National Market System, shall be valued at the mean between closing asked price and the closing bid price. Unlisted securities that are not quoted on the NASDAQ and for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available will be valued at the mean between the current bid and the asked prices for such security in the over-the-counter market. Fixed income securities are valued based on the market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

•   Level 1

 

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

•   Level 2

 

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

•   Level 3

 

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The fair value of the Fund’s bonds are generally based on the quotes received from brokers or independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   $ 19,059,917       $       $ 19,059,917       $   

Asset Backed Securities

     3,514,202                 3,514,202           

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     3,072,493                 3,072,493           

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

     5,110,469                 5,110,469           

Municipal Bonds

     431,797                 431,797           

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     6,116,947                 6,116,947           

Preferred Stock

     540,963         540,963                   

Registered Investment Company

     754,651         754,651                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $   38,601,439       $     1,295,614       $   37,305,825       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or are otherwise may be less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Securities Traded on a To-Be-Announced Basis — The Fund may trade securities on a to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis. In a TBA transaction, the Fund commits to purchasing or selling securities which have not yet been issued by the issuer and for which specific information, such as the face amount, maturity date and underlying pool of investments in U.S. government agency mortgage pass-through securities, is not announced. Securities purchased on a TBA basis are not settled until they are delivered to the Fund. Beginning on the date the Fund enters into a TBA transaction, cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations are segregated in an amount equal in value to the purchase price of the TBA security. These securities are subject to market fluctuations and their current value is determined in the same manner as for other securities.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders. Distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Cutwater Investor Services Corp. d/b/a Cutwater Asset Management (“Cutwater” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has voluntarily agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.85% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). Such Expense Limitation will continue until Cutwater notifies the Fund of a change in its voluntary Expense Limitation or its discontinuation. This Expense Limitation may be discontinued at any time at the discretion of Cutwater.

As of October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser were $711. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived fees of $81,041.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $2,429. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 3,333,729       $ 6,794,935   

U.S. Government Securities

     6,237,772         1,558,711   

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
     Shares    Amount    Shares   Amount

Institutional Class:

                  

Reinvestments

       59,026        $ 598,311          175,080       $ 1,736,649  

Redemptions

                         (1,008,518 )       (10,250,000 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       59,026        $ 598,311          (833,438 )     $ (8,513,351 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,376,452 of ordinary income dividends and $360,198 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward

   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Qualified Late-Year
Losses

$(320,853)

   $3,600    $—    $903,712    $(199,838)

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 37,444,201     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

     1,355,542     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (198,304  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,157,238     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally,

 

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CUTWATER INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund had post-enactment capital loss carryforwards of $320,853, all of which are short-term losses and have an unlimited period of capital loss carryforward.

6. Significant Risks

MORTGAGE-RELATED AND OTHER ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK — Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are subject to certain other risks. The value of these securities will be influenced by the factors affecting the housing market and the assets underlying such securities. As a result, during periods of declining asset value, difficult or frozen credit markets, swings in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid.

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there was the following subsequent event.

On October 6, 2014, MBIA Inc. (“MBIA”) and The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) announced an agreement pursuant to which BNY Mellon will acquire MBIA’s asset management business through the purchase of Cutwater Holdings, LLC (“CHL”) (d/b/a Cutwater Asset Management) (the “Transaction”). MBIA is primarily a monoline insurance company that is refocusing on its core municipal bond insurance business and is choosing to exit the asset management industry. Cutwater Investor Services Corp. (the “Adviser”), the Fund’s investment adviser, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CHL, which is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBIA. As a result of the Transaction, the Adviser would become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon. Cutwater will operate as part of BNY Mellon Investment Management, which encompasses BNY Mellon’s affiliated investment management firms, wealth management services and global distribution companies. After completion of the Transaction, Cutwater will work closely with Insight Investment, one of BNY Mellon’s leading investment management boutiques.

The Transaction is expected to close in the beginning of the first quarter of 2015. Because consummation of the Transaction will constitute a change in control of the Adviser, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Transaction will result in the assignment and automatic termination of the Fund’s current investment advisory agreement with the Adviser dated November 23, 2010 (the “Current Agreement”).

Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on November 21, 2014, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a new investment advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser (the “New Agreement”), and the sole shareholder of the Fund approve the New Agreement via unanimous written consent on December 11, 2014.

The Adviser will continue to provide services to the Fund pursuant to the Current Agreement until the change of control is effected and the New Agreement is executed. In order for Cutwater to provide uninterrupted services to the Fund, the Board of Trustees of the Trust also approved an interim agreement between the Fund and the Adviser at its in-person meeting which was held on November 21, 2014. Because the sole shareholder approved the New Agreement prior to the change of control, such interim agreement was not necessary.

The New Agreement is substantially identical to the Current Agreement (with the exception of different effective dates and termination dates). The New Agreement will not result in changes in the day-to-day management of the Fund by the Adviser, its investment objective, fees or services provided.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the New Agreement and the interim agreement will be available in the Fund’s annual report to shareholders for the next annual or semiannual reporting period ending after the dates of such approval.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 678-6242 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on September 22-23, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the advisory agreement between Cutwater Investor Services Corp. (the “Adviser” or “Cutwater”) and the Trust on behalf of the Cutwater Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Fund”) (“Agreement”). In determining whether to continue the Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by the Adviser in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that the Adviser provided regarding (i) services performed for the Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of the Adviser’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of the Adviser, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on the Adviser’s ability to service the Fund, and (x) compliance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. The Adviser also provided its code of ethics, most recent Form ADV and compliance policies and procedures, including its proxy voting policies and procedures, for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees noted the reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Fund; compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the Fund; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair value pricing procedures as established by the Board. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standards applicable to their review of the Agreement.

Representatives from Cutwater attended the meeting both in person and telephonically and discussed Cutwater’s history, performance and investment strategy in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreement and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance of the Fund and the Adviser. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the Fund, as compared to the Fund’s benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the Lipper Core Bond Funds category, the Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group, for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, currently the Fund’s only operational share class, had outperformed the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the median of the Lipper Core Bond Funds category for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

inception periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees also received performance information for the Fund, the Fund’s comparable separately managed account composite, and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, for the one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees concluded that the performance of the Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Adviser provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that the Adviser charges to each comparable account and/or investment company managed by the Adviser, and evaluated the explanations provided by the Adviser as to differences in fees charged to the Fund and such accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Fund versus other similarly managed funds. The Trustees noted that the net expense ratio and gross advisory fee of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares were slightly higher than the median of the net expenses and gross advisory fee of the universe of funds with a similar share class in the Lipper Core Bond Funds category with $250 million or less in assets. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fee and services provided by the Adviser are sufficiently consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Board considered the level and depth of knowledge of the Adviser, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services provided by the Adviser, the Board took into account its familiarity with the Adviser’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding the Adviser’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund’s investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreement, that the quality of the services appeared to be consistent with industry norms and that the Fund is likely to benefit from the continued receipt of those services. They also concluded that the Adviser has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and had demonstrated their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by the Adviser, the compensation and benefits received by the Adviser in providing services to the Fund, as well as its profitability. The Trustees were provided with the audited financial statements of Cutwater’s parent company, MBIA, Inc., as of December 31, 2013. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s level of profitability is an appropriate factor to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that the Adviser’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment adviser of the Fund specifically. The Trustees noted that the Fund has a relatively small amount of assets, that the Adviser was not currently making any profit on the Fund and that the Adviser was voluntarily waiving its fee and reimbursing expenses. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s contractual advisory fee level was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of the Fund was reasonable, taking into account the quality of services provided by the Adviser and the current size and projected growth of the Fund during the renewal term.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the Fund for the benefit of fund shareholders but that because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by the Adviser. In arriving at its decision, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the continuation of the Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement for an additional one year period.

 

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Investment Adviser

Cutwater Asset Management

113 King Street

Armonk, NY 10504

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103


DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear Fund Shareholder,

The DuPont Capital Emerging Market Fund declined -4.78% for the six month period ended October 31, 2014, while overall emerging market equities were up +3.74%.

Emerging market equities increased at a healthy rate during the period, driven by stocks seen as offering high earnings growth and/or stability. Sectors such as health care, technology and telecommunications typically offer these characteristics and rose during the period. Conversely, stocks in sectors viewed as being tied to economic growth, such as energy and materials, fell. This same dynamic was also evident in country returns during the period. Countries seen as being tied to global economic growth and exports, such as Korea either fell or rose less than the overall market.

This divergence within emerging market equities is being driven by slower than expected economic growth in China and Europe. These economic growth concerns have caused investors to move away from companies and sectors that are the most exposed to changes in global growth and trade. Stocks seen as offering growth not tied to global economic conditions, such as those in the health care sector, have been favored by investors and tended to perform better.

Increased global growth concerns have negatively impacted the Fund’s over allocation to stocks within sectors such as consumer discretionary, industrials and materials that are the most impacted by this sluggish economic environment. Korean stocks within these sectors have been particularly impacted due to their close trading relationship with China and concerns regarding the value of the Japanese Yen relative to the Korean Won. Additionally, there have been a number of unfavorable stock specific events within these sectors that have negatively impacted Fund performance.

From a country perspective, the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark has been negatively impacted by the under allocation to India, which has outperformed on hopes that the new government will implement favorable economic reforms. Additionally, the current low interest rate environment has reduced the perceived U.S. Dollar funding risk in emerging markets, helping countries such as India, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey outperform. The Fund has been under allocated to these countries because their growth is reliant upon a continuation of easy access to external U.S. Dollar borrowing, which may not be as plentiful if interest rate volatility increases.

Investment Environment and Outlook

We believe emerging market equities remain attractively valued at approximately 10x forward earnings and 1.5x book value, with similar profitability levels as developed markets and good long term growth prospects. Within sectors, valuations in economically sensitive areas such as auto manufacturing, industrials and materials are particularly attractive, especially when compared to sectors such as health care and

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

consumer staples. The Fund has an over allocation to the more economically sensitive sectors of the market with under allocations to healthcare and consumer staples due to this valuation differential.

Within countries, multinational companies in Korea appear very attractively valued. Korean shares have been negatively impacted by a strengthening Korean Won relative to the Japanese Yen, slowing growth in China and company specific issues. We believe these are short-term obstacles and investors are over-emphasizing the long-term impact on these companies. The portfolio has an under allocation to India, Turkey, Brazil and South Africa, due to the risk associated with their reliance on external U.S. Dollar financing. From a country perspective, we believe the portfolio is over allocated to countries with lower country/currency risk and under allocated to countries that are sensitive to an increase in interest rate volatility.

Consumer staples and technology sectors remain the largest sector under allocations. The consumer staples sector is currently valued very highly, despite earnings growth concerns in many categories. Within technology, internet and IT service companies’ trade at very high valuations and face increasing competition. The Fund’s largest over allocations remain in the economically sensitive sectors of consumer discretionary, industrials, and materials. We believe investors are being too pessimistic regarding the long-term business outlook of these companies, as a result, causing them to be valued at very attractive levels. We believe as emerging economies continue to growth these valuation differentials in the market will narrow and benefit the Fund’s performance.

We appreciate your investment in the Fund and look forward to communicating with you in the future.

DuPont Capital Management Corporation

This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the six month period ended October 31, 2014 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. These views may change and do not guarantee future performance of the Fund or the markets.

Portfolio composition is subject to change. The current and future portfolio holdings of the Fund are subject to investment risks.

Mutual fund investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. The Fund invests primarily in markets of emerging countries which are riskier than more developed markets and may be considered speculative. Emerging markets are riskier than more developed markets because they tend to develop

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

unevenly or may never fully develop. Emerging markets are more likely to experience hyperinflation and currency valuations, which adversely affect returns to U.S. investors. In addition, many emerging markets have far lower trading volumes and less liquidity than developed markets.

Foreign securities are subject to political, social, and economic risks including instability in the country of the issuer of a security, variation in international trade patterns, the possibility of the imposition of exchange controls, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, limits on movement to currency or other assets and nationalization of assets. The value of debt securities generally falls when interest rates rise. The Fund may invest without limit in below-investment grade debt securities commonly called “high yield” securities or “junk bonds.” Such securities may have greater default risk, less liquidity, and greater price volatility than investment-grade bonds.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014
          Six Months†    1 Year    3 Year    Since Inception*      
   

Class I Shares

   -4.78%    -9.69%    -0.56%    -3.75%     
    MSCI Emerging Markets
Net Dividend Index
   3.74%    0.64%    3.24%    -0.10%**     

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 6, 2010.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 447-0014.

The Fund’s total operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, is 1.33% of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. DuPont Capital Management Corporation (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its fees or reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses in order to limit the total annual operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) for Class I Shares to 1.60%. This agreement will terminate on August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust approves an earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI Emerging Markets Net Dividend Index. The MSCI Emerging Markets Net Dividend Index is a float-adjusted market capitalization index consisting of 21 emerging economies. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear Fund Shareholder,

The DuPont Capital Emerging Market Debt Fund (the “Fund”) returned +2.98% for the six month period ended October 31, 2014, underperforming the index by -1.64% (net of fees).

Emerging markets debt (EMD) rose by 4.62% over the six-month period, as U.S. treasury yields declined due to weaker economic growth, low inflation and excess global liquidity. This was a reversal of last year when rising interest rates led EMD to post losses during most of 2013. Spreads did not change much during the period, widening by only 2 basis points to 296 over Treasuries while yields declined by 24 basis points to 5.22%. Most countries posted positive returns, but the laggards included Venezuela and Russia. The significant decline in oil prices have weighed heavily on both countries while Russia has also seen capital outflows, lower economic growth and an extremely weak currency due to their conflict with Ukraine. Local currency returns were weak for the majority of EMD countries due to the strength of the U.S dollar. This was mostly due to stronger growth in the U.S. as compared to many other countries along with the belief that the Federal Reserve will move the rates higher sometime on 2015.

The Fund’s performance was behind the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index over the past six months ended October 31, 2014. The Fund’s overweight to Venezuela was the main position that detracted from returns. In addition, the strength of the U.S dollar has led most EMD local currency bonds to underperform and the Fund held less than 8% in local currency securities. The higher cash level in the Fund also detracted from returns for the period.

The main overweight allocations include Venezuela, Mexico, China, and Ukraine. In local currency bonds, the main positions are in Mexico and Brazil. The Fund holds more cash than would be typical and will be invested when stronger opportunities are identified. Despite the higher cash, the Fund has a yield advantage when compared to the benchmark.

Investment Environment and Outlook

Our long-term outlook for Emerging Markets Debt remains positive. EMD offers higher yields as compared to most other fixed income asset classes and should provide attractive returns over the next several years. In addition, yields in most developed countries are much lower with many carrying yields of below 2.5% as compared to over 5% for the EMD U.S. dollar index. This should continue to attract capital into EMD. However, valuations for high-grade EM bonds are less attractive now compared to the beginning of year, and because of this, we have reduced some of the Fund’s positions in these countries. In U.S. Dollar denominated bonds, we favor Venezuela, China, Indonesia, Mexico and Ukraine. We are more cautious on local currency bonds as the dollar could continue to move higher over the next several months and possibly longer. The majority of EM local currencies remain “Fair” in our currency model and we continue to like the intermediate sector of Brazil local currency bonds and the long-end of Mexico MBonos.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

DuPont Capital Management’s focus remains on valuing emerging market countries based on their long-term credit fundamentals. This approach is overlaid with a risk assessment both at the country and currency level. Each investment is judged based on this risk-return tradeoff.

We appreciate your investment in the Fund and look forward to communicating with you in the future.

DuPont Capital Management Corporation

This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the six month period ended October 31, 2014 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. These views may change and do not guarantee the future performance of the Fund or the markets.

Portfolio composition is subject to change. The current and future portfolio holdings of the Fund are subject to investment risks.

Mutual fund investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. The Fund invests primarily in markets of emerging countries which are riskier than more developed markets and may be considered speculative. Emerging markets are riskier than more developed markets because they tend to develop unevenly or may never fully develop. Emerging markets are more likely to experience hyperinflation and currency valuations, which adversely affect returns to U.S. investors. In addition, many emerging securities markets have far lower trading volumes and less liquidity than developed markets.

Foreign securities are subject to political, social, and economic risks including instability in the country of the issuer of a security, variation in international trade patterns, the possibility of the imposition of exchange controls, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, limits on movement to currency or other assets and nationalization of assets. The value of debt securities generally falls when interest rates rise. The Fund may invest without limit in below-investment grade debt securities commonly called “high yield” securities or “junk bonds.” Such securities may have greater default risk, less liquidity, and greater price volatility than investment-grade bonds.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    
          Six Months†   1 Year   Since Inception*     
    Class I Shares    2.98%   7.47%   9.02%    
    J.P. Morgan EMBI Global
Diversified Index
   4.62%   8.55%   10.22%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on September 27, 2013.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 447-0014.

The Fund’s total gross and net operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, is 4.42% and 0.89% respectively of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. DuPont Capital Management Corporation (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its fees or reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses in order to limit the total annual operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) for Class I Shares to 0.89%. This agreement will terminate on August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust approves an earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared that of the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified Index (EMBI Global), currently covers 27 emerging market countries. Included in the EMBI Global are U.S.-dollar-denominated Brady bonds, Eurobonds, traded loans, and local market debt instruments issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. These examples is 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each Fund in the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class I Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 952.20        $ 6.45  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.60          6.67  
              
     DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period**

Class I Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,029.80        $ 4.55  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.72          4.53  

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.31% for Class I Shares of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual total return for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 for the Fund of (4.78)%.

 

**

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 0.89% for Class I Shares of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual total return for the six month period for the Fund of 2.98%.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

INDUSTRY CATEGORIES:

        

Commercial Banks

       22.1 %     $ 91,376,586  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

       10.8         44,698,542  

Metals & Mining

       10.2         42,124,178  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

       7.7         31,965,336  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       6.9         28,803,618  

Machinery

       5.7         23,626,279  

Automobiles

       4.1         16,831,756  

Exchange Traded Funds

       3.4         14,113,464  

Auto Components

       2.6         10,799,574  

Chemicals

       2.5         10,417,744  

Multiline Retail

       2.4         9,829,674  

Airlines

       2.3         9,390,203  

Aerospace & Defense

       2.1         8,871,237  

Computers & Peripherals

       2.1         8,867,266  

Insurance

       2.1         8,850,054  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       1.8         7,430,327  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

       1.4         5,918,408  

Construction Materials

       1.4         5,801,559  

Electric Utilities

       0.9         3,659,209  

Water Utilities

       0.8         3,271,466  

Beverages

       0.7         3,135,187  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

       0.7         2,941,486  

Personal Products

       0.6         2,400,097  

Industrial Conglomerates

       0.6         2,328,020  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

       0.5         1,908,238  

Real Estate Management & Development

       0.4         1,838,160  

Marine

       0.4         1,682,062  

Household Durables

       0.3         1,173,710  

Transportation

       0.3         1,155,945  

Media

       0.2         659,328  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.0         8,376,478  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 414,245,191  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 91.3%

  

  

Brazil — 5.0%

     

AMBEV SA

     473,700       $ 3,135,187   

BR Properties SA

     363,800         1,838,160   

Embraer SA

     916,300         8,871,237   

Even Construtora e Incorporadora SA

     542,600         1,173,710   

Iochpe-Maxion SA

     133,400         918,441   

Natura Cosmeticos SA

     165,200         2,400,097   

WEG SA

     197,100         2,325,047   
     

 

 

 
        20,661,879   
     

 

 

 

Chile — 0.8%

     

Aguas Andinas SA, Class A

     5,425,134         3,271,466   
     

 

 

 

China — 18.8%

     

Air China Ltd., Class H

     7,060,000         4,572,047   

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd., Class H

     1,585,500         5,192,297   

China Construction Bank Corp., Class H

     2,842,000         2,120,414   

China Mobile, Ltd.

     1,443,168         17,956,644   

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd., Class H

     3,561,000         10,036,809   

CNOOC, Ltd.

     5,032,000         7,879,555   

Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., Class H

     6,372,000         9,854,028   

Haitian International Holdings Ltd.

     715,000         1,533,731   

Pacific Basin Shipping, Ltd

     3,495,344         1,682,062   

PetroChina Co., Ltd., Class H

     6,443,181         8,066,504   

Shenzhou International Group Holdings, Ltd.

     852,000         2,941,486   

Sinotruk Hong Kong, Ltd.

     3,844,500         1,992,776   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

China — (Continued)

     

Weichai Power Co., Ltd., Class H

     1,029,000       $ 3,949,996   
     

 

 

 
        77,778,349   
     

 

 

 

Colombia — 2.1%

     

Bancolombia SA

     296,106         4,038,267   

Bancolombia SA, SP ADR

     82,528         4,668,609   
     

 

 

 
        8,706,876   
     

 

 

 

Czech Republic — 4.1%

  

  

CEZ AS

     132,282         3,659,209   

Komercni Banka AS

     61,551         13,186,778   
     

 

 

 
        16,845,987   
     

 

 

 

Hungary — 2.2%

     

OTP Bank PLC

     544,501         9,017,827   
     

 

 

 

India — 1.6%

     

Reliance Industries Ltd., SP GDR(a)

     207,873         6,751,409   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia — 3.4%

     

Astra International Tbk PT

     1,026,600         575,626   

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

     2,338,300         2,008,258   

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

     3,595,000         3,294,444   

Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT

     2,596,300         4,555,515   

Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT

     307,400         609,262   

United Tractors Tbk PT

     2,132,100         3,238,643   
     

 

 

 
        14,281,748   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia — 5.6%

     

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

     3,623,097         7,154,319   

Genting Bhd

     2,506,296         7,430,327   
 

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Malaysia — (Continued)

     

Malayan Banking Bhd

     2,898,744       $ 8,551,659   
     

 

 

 
        23,136,305   
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 5.4%

     

America Movil SAB de CV, Series L

     11,453,828         14,008,692   

Ternium SA, SP ADR

     387,073         8,519,477   
     

 

 

 
        22,528,169   
     

 

 

 

Panama — 1.2%

     

Copa Holdings SA, Class A

     41,209         4,818,156   
     

 

 

 

Peru — 0.9%

     

Cia de Minas Buenaventura SA, ADR

     394,010         3,624,892   
     

 

 

 

Poland — 4.0%

     

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie SA

     109,936         3,717,102   

Bank Pekao SA

     142,664         7,466,810   

Grupa Lotos SA*

     117,439         907,242   

Orange Polska SA

     1,553,940         4,656,275   
     

 

 

 
        16,747,429   
     

 

 

 

Russia — 4.5%

     

CTC Media, Inc.

     103,668         659,328   

Globaltrans Investment PLC, GDR

     155,998         1,155,945   

Novolipetsk Steel OJSC, GDR

     988,502         12,662,414   

Phosagro OAO, GDR

     375,209         3,989,597   
     

 

 

 
        18,467,284   
     

 

 

 

South Africa — 2.5%

  

  

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., SP ADR*

     269,831         2,231,502   

Barclays Africa Group, Ltd.

     204,737         3,235,716   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

South Africa — (Continued)

  

  

Impala Platinum Holdings, Ltd.*

     322,113       $ 2,349,382   

Reunert, Ltd.

     441,093         2,328,020   
     

 

 

 
        10,144,620   
     

 

 

 

South Korea — 18.2%

  

  

Hyundai Department Store Co. Ltd.

     47,365         6,004,526   

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

     76,146         7,074,961   

Hyundai Mobis

     46,159         10,799,574   

Hyundai Motor Co.

     27,836         4,417,061   

LG Chem Ltd.

     34,299         6,428,147   

POSCO, ADR

     66,842         4,783,214   

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

     10,131         11,814,189   

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

     106,379         2,592,684   

Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

     77,587         8,462,921   

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

     198,126         9,324,962   

Shinsegae Co., Ltd.

     20,620         3,825,148   
     

 

 

 
        75,527,387   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan — 7.2%

     

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.

     2,545,000         3,070,172   

Asustek Computer, Inc.

     448,000         4,574,164   

Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.

     773,375         2,227,117   

Chipbond Technology Corp.

     1,638,000         3,020,282   

Compal Electronics, Inc.

     2,795,208         2,065,985   

Mega Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

     2,011,000         1,667,918   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Taiwan — (Continued)

     

Novatek Microelectronics Corp.

     593,692       $ 3,072,985   

Richtek Technology Corp.

     292,000         1,409,050   

Taiwan Life Insurance Co., Ltd.*

     646,000         387,133   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SP ADR

     274,903         6,053,364   

Teco Electric And Machinery Co. Ltd.

     1,715,000         1,908,238   

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

     242,000         363,576   
     

 

 

 
        29,819,984   
     

 

 

 

Thailand — 3.3%

     

Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR

     552,500         3,359,271   

Kasikornbank PCL NVDR

     550,770         3,990,319   

Thai Oil PCL

     4,738,500         6,501,508   
     

 

 

 
        13,851,098   
     

 

 

 

Turkey — 0.5%

     

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi As*

     155,411         1,985,041   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $391,209,613)

   

     377,965,906   
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS — 3.3%

  

Brazil — 3.3%

     

Itau Unibanco Holding SA

     308,400         4,573,913   

Oi SA*

     2,405,722         1,262,133   

Vale SA

     914,500         7,953,297   
     

 

 

 
        13,789,343   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $19,236,294)

   

     13,789,343   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 3.4%

  

  

iShares MSCI Emerging Market Index Fund

     334,839       $ 14,113,464   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $13,461,643)

   

     14,113,464   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.0%
(Cost $423,907,550)

   

   $ 405,868,713   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 2.0%

   

     8,376,478   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 414,245,191   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

(a)  Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This security was purchased in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and may be resold, in transactions exempt from registration, to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, this security amounted to $6,751,409 or 1.6% of net assets. This security has been determined by the Adviser to be a liquid security.

 

ADR

  

American Depositary Receipt

GDR

  

Global Depositary Receipt

NVDR

  

Non-voting Depositary Receipt

PCL

  

Public Company Limited

PLC

  

Public Limited Company

SP ADR

  

Sponsored Depositary Receipt

SP GDR

  

Sponsored Global Depositary Receipt

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

SECURITY TYPE:

        

Foreign Government Bonds and Notes

       47.3 %     $ 3,529,129  

Corporate Bonds and Notes

       38.2         2,850,604  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       14.5         1,078,866  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 7,458,599  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par*
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 38.2%

  

Austria — 0.0%

     

OGX Austria GmbH
8.38%, 04/01/2022(a)

   $ 200,000       $ 4,000   
     

 

 

 

Cayman Islands — 3.9%

     

Evergrande Real Estate Group Ltd.
8.75%, 10/30/2018

     200,000         187,270   

Renhe Commercial Holdings Co. Ltd.
13.00%, 03/10/2016

     150,000         105,000   
     

 

 

 
        292,270   
     

 

 

 

Chile — 3.0%

     

Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile
5.63%, 10/18/2043(b)

     200,000         220,303   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia — 3.7%

     

Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia
6.13%, 03/15/2019(b)

     250,000         277,500   
     

 

 

 

Israel — 3.1%

     

Israel Electric Corp., Ltd.
6.88%, 06/21/2023(b)

     200,000         229,000   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands — 3.7%

     

Majapahit Holding BV
7.88%, 06/29/2037(b)

     150,000         180,750   

Petrobras Global Finance BV
4.38%, 05/20/2023

     100,000         95,330   
     

 

 

 
        276,080   
     

 

 

 

Russia — 4.5%

     

Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA
8.63%, 04/28/2034

     150,000         176,400   
     Par*
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Russia — (Continued)

     

Russian Agricultural Bank OJSC Via RSHB Capital SA
7.75%, 05/29/2018

   $ 150,000       $ 156,151   
     

 

 

 
        332,551   
     

 

 

 

Turkey — 2.8%

     

Export Credit Bank of Turkey
5.88%, 04/24/2019(b)

     200,000         212,660   
     

 

 

 

Ukraine — 4.5%

     

Commercial Bank Privatbank JSC Via Standard Bank
5.80%, 02/09/2016(c)

     100,000         64,020   

EXIM of Ukraine CJSC/The Via Credit Suisse First Boston International
5.79%, 02/09/2016(c)

     100,000         72,020   

Ukreximbank Via Biz Finance PLC 8.75%, 01/22/2018

     250,000         198,800   
     

 

 

 
        334,840   
     

 

 

 

Venezuela — 6.4%

     

Petroleos de Venezuela SA
6.00%, 11/15/2026(b)

     300,000         146,700   

Petroleos de Venezuela SA
6.00%, 11/15/2026

     200,000         97,800   

Petroleos de Venezuela SA
5.38%, 04/12/2027

     350,000         166,250   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

          Par*
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Venezuela — (Continued)

  

  

Petroleos de Venezuela SA
5.50%, 04/12/2037

    $ 150,000       $ 69,750   
      

 

 

 
         480,500   
      

 

 

 

Virgin Islands — 2.6%

  

Sinopec Capital 2013 Ltd.
3.13%, 04/24/2023

      200,000         190,900   
      

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES
(Cost $2,924,246)

    

       2,850,604   
      

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS & NOTES — 47.3%

  

Brazil — 8.9%

      

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social
5.75%, 09/26/2023(b)

      250,000         268,362   

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Serie F
10.00%, 01/01/2017

    BRL        75,000         28,992   

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Series F
10.00%, 01/01/2021

      1,000,000         366,445   
      

 

 

 
         663,799   
      

 

 

 

Colombia — 3.2%

      

Colombia Government International Bond
10.38%, 01/28/2033

      150,000         235,500   
      

 

 

 

Croatia — 2.9%

      

Croatia Government International Bond
6.00%, 01/26/2024

      200,000         216,250   
      

 

 

 
          Par*
Value
     Value  

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS & NOTES — (Continued)

  

Cyprus — 2.0%

      

Cyprus Government International Bond
4.63%, 02/03/2020(b)

    EUR        125,000       $ 148,044   
      

 

 

 

Egypt — 1.4%

      

Egypt Government International Bond
6.88%, 04/30/2040

      100,000         101,750   
      

 

 

 

Hungary — 3.0%

      

Hungary Government International Bond
7.63%, 03/29/2041

      175,000         226,187   
      

 

 

 

Mexico — 7.0%

      

Mexican Bonos
10.00%, 12/05/2024

    MXN        1,200,000         116,489   

Mexican Bonos
10.00%, 11/20/2036

    MXN        2,000,000         203,677   

Mexico Government International Bond
4.75%, 03/08/2044

      200,000         203,100   
      

 

 

 
         523,266   
      

 

 

 

Morocco — 2.7%

      

Morocco Government International Bond
4.25%, 12/11/2022(b)

      200,000         202,760   
      

 

 

 

Pakistan — 1.2%

      

Pakistan Government International Bond
7.88%, 03/31/2036

      100,000         90,000   
      

 

 

 

Panama — 3.0%

      

Panama Government International Bond
4.30%, 04/29/2053

      250,000         225,000   
      

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par*
Value
     Value  

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS & NOTES — (Continued)

  

Philippines — 3.5%

     

Philippine Government International Bond
7.50%, 09/25/2024

   $ 200,000       $ 261,000   
     

 

 

 

Serbia — 0.2%

     

Republic of Serbia
6.75%, 11/01/2024(d)

     18,022         18,280   
     

 

 

 

Sri Lanka — 2.8%

     

Sri Lanka Government International Bond
6.00%, 01/14/2019

     200,000         212,000   
     

 

 

 

Turkey — 2.5%

     

Turkey Government International Bond
7.38%, 02/05/2025

     150,000         185,393   
     

 

 

 

Venezuela — 3.0%

     

Venezuela Government International Bond
11.75%, 10/21/2026

     300,000         219,900   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $3,459,559)

        3,529,129   
     

 

 

 
          Value  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 85.5%
(Cost $6,383,805)

      $ 6,379,733   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -14.5%

        1,078,866   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 7,458,599   
     

 

 

 

 

* Par amount denominated in USD unless otherwise noted.
(a) Investments with a total aggregate value of $4,000 or 0.05% of net assets were in default as of October 31, 2014.
(b)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities were purchased in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and may be resold, in transactions exempt from registration, to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014 these securities amounted to $1,886,079 or 25.3% of net assets. These securities have been determined by the Adviser to be a liquid security.
(c)  Floating or variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2014.
(d)  Multi-Step Coupon. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2014.
 

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding as of October 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

  Currency Purchased       Currency Sold     Expiration     Counterparty   Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
 
USD     293,966        BRL        694,600        01/05/15      BRC   $ 18,860   
USD     570,223        EUR        440,000        12/10/14      RBC     18,696   
EUR     275,000        USD        356,144        12/10/14      ANZ     (11,440
           

 

 

 

    Net unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts:

  $ 26,116   
           

 

 

 

 

ANZ

  

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

BRC

  

Barclays

BRL

  

Brazilian Real

EUR

  

Euro

MXN

  

Mexican Peso

PLC

  

Public Limited Company

RBC

  

RBC Capital Markets

USD

  

United States Dollar

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

     DuPont Capital
Emerging Markets
Fund
  DuPont Capital
Emerging Markets
Debt Fund

Assets

        

Investments, at value (Cost $423,907,550 and $6,383,805, respectively)

     $ 405,868,713       $ 6,379,733  

Cash

       7,481,462         940,821  

Foreign Currency (Cost $635,762 and $96,990, respectively)

       634,914         91,627  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Appreciation

               37,556  

Receivable for investments sold

       12,807,047          

Receivable for capital shares sold

       306,064          

Dividends and interest receivable

       632,794         103,480  

Receivable from Investment Adviser

               6,885  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       33,757         1,564  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

       427,764,751         7,561,666  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

       6,373,677          

Payable for capital shares redeemed

       5,940,742          

Forward foreign currency contracts depreciation

               11,440  

Payable for foreign taxes

       514,040          

Payable to Investment Adviser

       381,476          

Payable for custodian fees

       186,763         4,322  

Payable for administration and accounting fees

       77,759         21,773  

Payable for printing fees

       11,048         13,964  

Payable for legal fees

       4,727         17,782  

Payable for transfer agent fees

       9,025         9,903  

Accrued expenses

       20,303         23,883  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       13,519,560         103,067  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 414,245,191       $ 7,458,599  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

        

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 494,942       $ 7,282  

Paid-in capital

       464,384,154         7,247,576  

Accumulated net investment income

       6,466,728         25,469  

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (39,039,467 )       163,460  

Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments, forward foreign currency contracts and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency

       (18,061,166 )       14,812  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 414,245,191       $ 7,458,599  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Class I:

        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($414,245,191 / 49,494,218 shares) and ($7,458,599 / 728,159 shares)

       $8.37         $10.24  

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     DuPont Capital
Emerging Markets
Fund
  DuPont Capital
Emerging Markets
Debt Fund

Investment Income

        

Dividends

     $ 11,065,598       $  

Interest

       527         273,428  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

       (1,054,236 )       (1,044 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       10,011,889         272,384  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       2,564,491         22,881  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       259,751         7,389  

Administration and accounting fees

       170,219         34,008  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       60,961         14,263  

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

       48,424         2,365  

Legal fees

       23,371         2,205  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       18,370         7,501  

Registration and filing fees

       17,861         15,016  

Audit fees

       17,288         9,575  

Other expenses

       27,176         1,864  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses

       3,207,912         117,067  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

               (83,127 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

       3,207,912         33,940  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       6,803,977         238,444  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments

        

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

       (6,732,458 )       117,362  

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

       (319,971 )       (32,073 )

Net realized gain from forward foreign currency contracts*

               30,626  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

       (20,173,303 )       (163,142 )

Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign currency translations

       (27,996 )       (10,034 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts*

               48,869  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (27,253,728 )       (8,392 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $ (20,449,751 )     $ 230,052  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

Primary risk is foreign currency contracts.

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2014

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 6,803,977       $ 5,588,068  

Net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (7,052,429 )       (19,742,415 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments and foreign currency translations

       (20,201,299 )       (769,408 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (20,449,751 )       (14,923,755 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class I

               (5,372,890 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (5,372,890 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       (57,911,999 )       45,003,071  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       (78,361,750 )       24,706,426  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       492,606,941         467,900,515  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 414,245,191       $ 492,606,941  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income/(loss), end of period

     $ 6,466,728       $ (337,249 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
September 27, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 238,444       $ 286,696  

Net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions

       115,915         49,244  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments, forward foreign currency contracts and foreign currency translations

       (124,307 )       139,119  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       230,052         475,059  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class I

       (238,561 )       (286,696 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (238,561 )       (286,696 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       63,560         7,215,185  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       55,051         7,403,548  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       7,403,548          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 7,458,599       $ 7,403,548  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 25,469       $ 25,586  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class I Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

              Class I          
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
December 6, 2010*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 8.79       $ 9.23       $ 9.26       $ 10.39       $ 10.00  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

      0.13 (1)       0.11 (1)       0.11 (1)       0.12 (1)       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      (0.55 )       (0.44 )       (0.05 )       (1.19 )       0.38  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (0.42 )       (0.33 )       0.06         (1.07 )       0.39  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                   

Net investment income

              (0.11 )       (0.09 )       (0.06 )        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 8.37       $ 8.79       $ 9.23       $ 9.26       $ 10.39  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment
return(2)

      (4.78 )%       (3.61 )%       0.59 %       (10.19 )%       3.90 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 414,245       $ 492,607       $ 467,901       $ 270,324       $ 96,162  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      1.31 %(3)       1.31 %       1.32 %       1.41 %       1.56 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements

      1.31 %(3)       1.31 %       1.32 %       1.41 %       1.62 %(3)(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      2.79 %(3)       1.20 %       1.21 %       1.30 %       0.29 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

      30.4 %(5)       69.9 %       118.5 %       148.6 %(6)       60.0 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

(6) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received from processing two subscriptions- in- kind.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class I Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

     Class I
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
September 27, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.26       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.33         0.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.02 )       0.26  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.31         0.66  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (0.33 )       (0.40 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.24       $ 10.26  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       2.98 %       6.72 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 7,459       $ 7,404  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.89 %(3)       0.89 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       3.07 %(3)       4.42 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       6.25 %(3)       6.83 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       8.4 %(5)       21.6 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund commenced operations on December 6, 2010 and the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund commenced operations on September 27, 2013. The Funds are each a separate series of Fund Vantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Funds are each authorized to issue and offer Class I Shares.

Portfolio Valuation — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by each Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange market system will be valued at the last sale price. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing price. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Prices for equity securities normally are supplied by an independent pricing service approved by the Fund vantage Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Fixed income securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees. Fixed income securities having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Due to continued volatility in the current market, valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Any assets held by the Funds that are denominated in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars at the foreign currency exchange rates that are prevailing at the time that the Funds determine the daily NAV per share. Foreign securities may trade on weekends or other days when the Funds do not calculate NAV. As a result, the market value of these investments may change on days when you cannot buy or sell shares of the Funds. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Forward exchange contracts are valued at the forward rate. Investments in any mutual fund are valued at their respective NAVs as determined by those mutual funds each business day (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). Securities that do not have a readily available current market value are valued in good faith under the direction of the Board of Trustees.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available and has delegated to the Adviser the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuations techniques used to measure fair value of each Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of each Fund’s bonds are generally based on quotes received from brokers of independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

Significant events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market, or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that foreign markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that each Fund calculates its NAV (generally, the close of the NYSE) that may impact the value of securities traded in these foreign markets. As a result, each Fund fair values foreign securities using an independent pricing service which considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, exchange traded funds and certain indexes as well as prices for similar securities. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund  
     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks

           

Brazil

   $ 20,661,879       $ 20,661,879       $       $   

Chile

     3,271,466         3,271,466                   

China

     77,778,349                 77,778,349           

Colombia

     8,706,876         8,706,876                   

Czech Republic

     16,845,987                 16,845,987           

Hungary

     9,017,827                 9,017,827           

India

     6,751,409                 6,751,409           

Indonesia

     14,281,748                 14,281,748           

Malaysia

     23,136,305                 23,136,305           

Mexico

     22,528,169         22,528,169                   

Panama

     4,818,156         4,818,156                   

Peru

     3,624,892         3,624,892                   

Poland

     16,747,429                 16,747,429           

Russia

     18,467,284         18,467,284                   

South Africa

     10,144,620         2,231,502         7,913,118           

South Korea

     75,527,387         4,783,214         70,744,173           

Taiwan

     29,819,984         6,053,364         23,766,620           

Thailand

     13,851,098                 13,851,098           

Turkey

     1,985,041                 1,985,041           

Preferred Stocks

     13,789,343         13,789,343                   

Exchange Traded Funds

     14,113,464         14,113,464                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 405,868,713       $ 123,049,609       $ 282,819,104       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund
     Total Value at
10/31/14
  Level 1
Quoted
Price
   Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

Corporate Bonds and Notes

     $ 2,850,604       $        $ 2,850,604       $  

Foreign Government Bonds & Notes

       3,529,129                  3,529,129          

Derivatives:

                 

Foreign Currency Contracts

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

       37,556                  37,556          
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Assets

     $     6,417,289       $         —        $     6,417,289       $         —  
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 
     Total Value at
10/31/14
  Level 1
Quoted
Price
   Level 2 Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

Derivatives:

                 

Foreign Currency Contracts

                 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

     $ (11,440 )     $        $ (11,440 )     $  
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     $ (11,440 )     $        $ (11,440 )     $  
    

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have readily available market value, the fair value of each Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values each Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires each Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when each Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when each Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six-months ended October 31, 2014, there were transfers from level 1 to level 2 of $4,656,275 due to foreign fair value adjustments in the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund. The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund had no significant transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Use of Estimates — The Funds are investment companies and, accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each Fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular Fund in the Trust are charged directly to that Fund.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.

Each Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund. Distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on ex-date for both Funds. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, each Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against each Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — A forward foreign currency contract (“Forward Contract”) is a commitment to buy or sell a specific amount of a foreign currency at a negotiated price on a specified future date. Forward Contracts can help a fund manage the risk of changes in currency exchange rates. These contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward currency translation rates. A fund records realized gains or losses at the time the Forward Contract is closed. A Forward Contract is extinguished through a closing transaction or upon delivery of the currency or entering an offsetting contract. A fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to Forward Contracts is the fair value of the contract. During the period, the Emerging Markets Debt Fund entered into Forward Contracts to help protect the Fund’s returns against adverse currency movements, to gain market exposure, and as part of the Fund’s investment strategy.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — A forward foreign currency contract (“Forward Contract”) is a commitment to buy or sell a specific amount of a foreign currency at a negotiated price on a specified future date. Forward Contracts can help a fund manage the risk of changes in currency exchange rates. These contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward currency translation rates. A fund records realized gains or losses at the time the Forward Contract is closed. A Forward Contract is extinguished

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

through a closing transaction or upon delivery of the currency or entering an offsetting contract. The fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to Forward Contracts is the fair value of the contract.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Fund’s average volume of forward foreign currency contracts is as follows:

 

Forward Foreign

Currency

Contracts -Payable

(Value At Trade Date)

   Forward Foreign
Currency

Contracts - Receivable
(Value At Trade Date)

$(348,092)

   $348,092

Currency Risk — Each Fund invests in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which each Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect each Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for each Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, each Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of each Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of each Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

Foreign Securities Market Risk — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.

Emerging Markets Risk — The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund invests in emerging market instruments which are subject to certain credit and market risks. The securities and currency markets of emerging market countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities and currency markets of the United States and other developed markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations may be extremely limited. Political and economic structures in many of these countries

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

DuPont Capital Management Corporation (“DuPont Capital” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.05% of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund’s average daily net assets; and 0.60% of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of each Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Funds’ total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.60% and 0.89% (on an annual basis) of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”), respectively. The Expense Limitations will remain in place until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for each Funds. No recoupment will occur unless each Funds expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

For the six-months ended October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees were $2,564,491 and $22,881 for the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund, respectively. For the six-months period ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived investment advisory fees of $22,881 and reimbursed fees of $60,246 for the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund.

As of October 31, 2014, the amounts of potential recoupment by the Adviser was as follows:

 

     Expiration
04/30/2017
     Expiration
04/30/2018
 

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund

   $ 123,234       $ 83,127   

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Funds.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annualized percentage rate of each Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

 

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DUPONT CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon and the Custodian have the ability to recover such amounts previously waived if each Fund terminates its agreements with BNY Mellon or the Custodian within three years of signing the agreements.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Funds during the six-months ended October 31, 2014 was $18,436. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six-months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding U.S. Government and agency short-term investments and other short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund

   $ 143,256,765       $ 198,619,555   

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     579,452         1,469,997   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six-months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund  
     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class I Shares

        

Sales

     1,222,013      $ 11,107,821        18,853,463      $ 163,720,007   

Reinvestments

                   549,676        4,908,609   

Redemption Fees*

            4,958               20,699   

Redemptions

     (7,738,449     (69,024,778     (14,074,592     (123,646,244
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (6,516,436   $ (57,911,999     5,328,547      $ 45,003,071   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on the shares redeemed which have been held for 60 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by each Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

 

     DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund*  
     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Period Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class I Shares

        

Sales

          $        711,805      $ 7,118,047   

Reinvestments

     22,661        238,560        28,496        286,698   

Redemptions

     (16,219     (175,000     (18,584     (189,560
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     6,442      $ 63,560        721,717      $ 7,215,185   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund commenced operations on September 27, 2013.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Each Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund were $5,372,890 and $286,696 of ordinary income dividends, respectively. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Capital Loss
Carryforward
    Undistributed
Ordinary Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Qualified
Late-Year
Losses
 

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund

   $ (20,699,952   $       $       $ (4,306,638   $ (5,177,564

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund

   $      $ 72,809       $       $ 139,441      $   

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

At October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of securities held by the Funds were as follows:

 

     Federal Tax
Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Depreciation
 

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund

   $ 423,907,550       $ 34,334,938       $ (52,373,775   $ (18,038,837

DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     6,383,805         322,206         (326,278     (4,072

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), each Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law.

As of April 30, 2014, the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund had post-enactment capital loss carryforwards of $20,699,952, of which $11,404,447 are long-term losses and $9,295,505 are short-term

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

losses and have an unlimited period of capital loss carryforward. As of April 30, 2014, the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund had no capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on each Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 447-0014 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on June 11-12, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the advisory agreement between DuPont Capital Management Corporation (the “Adviser” or “DuPont”) and the Trust on behalf of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund (“EM Fund”) (the “Agreement”). The Trustees noted that they had previously approved the Agreement with respect to the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund, another series of the Trust advised by DuPont, for an initial two year term commencing with the execution of the Agreement with respect to such fund on September 26, 2013. In determining whether to continue the Agreement with respect to the EM Fund, the Trustees considered information provided by the Adviser in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that the Adviser provided regarding (i) services performed for the EM Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of their portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the EM Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of DuPont, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the EM Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on DuPont’s ability to service the EM Fund, and (x) compliance with the EM Fund’s investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. DuPont also provided its most recent Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

noted the reports and discussions with portfolio managers provided at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the EM Fund; compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the EM Fund; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair value pricing procedures as established by the Board. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standard applicable to their review of the Agreement.

Representatives from DuPont attended the Meeting in person and discussed DuPont’s history, performance and investment strategy in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreement and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance for the EM Fund and the Adviser. The Trustees reviewed relevant peer comparative rankings and historical performance charts which showed the performance for the Class I shares of the EM Fund for the year to date, one year, two year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014, as compared to (i) the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net), the EM Fund’s benchmark index, and (ii) the Lipper Emerging Markets Fund category, the EM Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group. The Trustees noted that the EM Fund underperformed each of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) and the Lipper Emerging Markets Fund category for the one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014. The Adviser also provided the Trustees with performance for the EM Fund, net of fees, in comparison to its benchmark and the separate account composite, both gross and net of fees, of accounts managed by the Adviser in a substantially similar manner as the EM Fund for various periods ended April 30, 2014. They concluded that the performance of the EM Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Adviser provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the EM Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from DuPont’s relationship with the EM Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that DuPont charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by DuPont as to differences in fees charged to the EM Fund and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the EM Fund versus other similarly managed funds. The Trustees noted that the EM Fund’s gross advisory fee was higher than, and the EM Fund’s net total expense ratio was lower than, the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the universe of funds in the Lipper Emerging Markets Fund category with $500 million or less in assets. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by DuPont are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the EM Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Board then considered the level and depth of knowledge of DuPont, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services to be provided

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited) (Concluded)

by DuPont, the Board took into account its familiarity with DuPont’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account DuPont’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding DuPont’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the EM Fund’s investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the EM Fund by DuPont and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreement, that the quality of the services appeared to be consistent with industry norms and that the EM Fund is likely to benefit from the continued receipt of those services. They also concluded that DuPont has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the EM Fund effectively and had demonstrated their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees then considered the costs of the services provided by DuPont, the compensation and benefits received by DuPont in providing services to the EM Fund, as well as DuPont’s profitability. The Trustees were provided with the financial statements of DuPont’s parent company for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Trustees noted that DuPont’s level of profitability is an appropriate factor to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that DuPont’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment adviser of the EM Fund specifically. The Trustees concluded that DuPont’s advisory fee level was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the current size and projected growth of the EM Fund.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the EM Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the EM Fund for the benefit of fund shareholders, but because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with EM Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by DuPont. In arriving at its decision, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the continuation of the Agreement would be in the best interests of the EM Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement with respect to the EM Fund for an additional one year period.

 

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Investment Adviser

DuPont Capital Management Corporation

One Righter Parkway

Suite 3200

Wilmington, DE 19803

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

DUPONT CAPITAL

EMERGING MARKETS

FUND

DUPONT CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS

DEBT FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Fund and the DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Debt Fund.

 

 


 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

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Dear Fellow Shareholder,

Equity returns were above average for the six months ended October 31, 2014, with the Russell 3000® Value and S&P 500® indices rising 5.97% and 8.22%, respectively. The current bull market, which began in March of 2009, is some 5 12 years old, the fourth longest in history, and both the Russell 3000® Value and S&P 500® indices have gained over 200%. It’s now been over 3 years since the market has experienced a 10% correction.

While steadily rising stock prices create a sense of reduced risk, the reality is the opposite. Risk today is the highest since the onset of the financial crisis in 2007 due to higher prices, greater dependency on debt, higher corporate risk-taking, lower earnings quality, and the need to reduce support from the Federal Reserve. We are seeking to mitigate these risks by focusing on sustainable businesses, selling at justifiable prices, with higher quality earnings.

Perspective on the Market

Whether stock prices and earnings can remain strong, while economic growth continues to be relatively weak, is a key question for investors today. Economic weakness is reflected in declines in interest rates despite “tapering” by the Federal Reserve, new monetary efforts in Europe and Japan to encourage growth, broad commodity price declines, reductions in labor force participation rates, and low household incomes. Nonetheless, corporations have achieved strong earnings by restraining capital investments to increase margins, minimizing taxes, refinancing old debt at lower rates, and borrowing to make stock buy-backs and accretive cash acquisitions. As a result, the fortunes of Main Street and Wall Street have diverged widely in recent years.

Since smaller companies are typically more sensitive to economic ups and downs, while larger companies can be relative safe harbors, it is possible the divergence between Main Street and Wall Street is starting to be reflected in the difference between small-cap and large-cap returns seen this year (shown in the table below). On the other hand, since small-cap stocks have traded at a premium in recent years, the performance differential could reflect the beginning of a return to a more traditional pricing relationship.

 

      

Selected Indices

Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014

       6 Months      YTD      12 Months

Russell Top 200® Index

     8.3%      10.8%      17.4%

Russell Midcap® Index

     7.0%      10.2%      15.3%

Russell 2000® Index

     4.8%      1.9%      8.1%

Russell Microcap® Index

     2.1%      -1.0%      7.3%
     Source: Morningstar® DirectSM

Federal Reserve authorities claim the rise in asset prices (stocks, bonds, and real estate) since the 2007-2009 financial crisis validates their policies. The resulting wealth and liquidity effects no doubt improved consumer and banking balance sheets, thus stabilizing the economic backdrop, at least temporarily. However, since the Fed’s tool kit cannot address more fundamental issues (such as the decline in real incomes), monetary policy has in many respects simply taken us back to where we started, and in the end may be deemed a failure. Ultimately, a policy that relies

 

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on increased borrowing to support increased spending, while real median incomes are declining, cannot provide a sustainable path to economic health and corporate profitability.

Investors now must navigate an environment where equity prices broadly reflect a benign long-term economic environment (low inflation, low interest rates, moderate growth, and high profits), even as the Federal Reserve reduces support and fundamental economic issues remain unaddressed. Moreover, stocks showing the greatest price momentum and over-valuation today are often associated with companies taking advantage of low interest rates to finance stock buybacks, higher dividends, and accretive acquisitions. Thus, just as the quality of fixed income investments has fallen because of weakened bond covenants, the quality of equity investments is often lower than advertised, as companies exploit low rates to boost earnings. In summary, today’s market is complacent about the possibility of a less-hospitable environment, is rewarding firms increasing earnings through leverage, and is ignoring erosion in earnings quality.

We don’t know how the monetary, fundamental, and equity environments will unfold. However, it currently is difficult to find investments selling at attractive prices versus economic value, and cash in the Fund has risen to 14.7% as of October 31, 2014. Of course, cash creates a drag on performance in rising markets. However, we do not believe our investment task is to stay invested to track volatile indices but, rather, to use price, earnings quality, and a full-cycle time horizon to reduce portfolio risk. Our experience has been that by being concerned about risk during up-cycles, we have lost less in down-cycles, and made more money long-term for clients.

Fund Performance

The Fund’s Institutional Class shares gained 4.55% net of expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2014. The Russell 3000® Value Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, rose 5.97%, while the S&P 500® increased 8.22%.

Size mattered: the bigger, the better. The Russell Top 200® Index (large-cap stocks) gained 8.3%, the Russell Midcap® Index rose 7.0%, and the Russell 2000® Index (small-caps) climbed 4.8%. Likewise, there was a significant margin between growth and value – the Russell 3000® Growth and Value Indices increased 9.3% and 6.0%, respectively.

At the start of 2014, many investors were betting on higher interest rates. Instead, rates have actually declined, and bonds and bond-like equities (e.g., REITs and utilities) have performed unexpectedly well. For instance, the S&P US REIT Index rose 10.2% and 25.3%, respectively, for the six- and ten-month periods ended October 31, 2014. Overall, our utility and REIT positions contributed to the Fund’s performance.

Nine of the ten sectors in the Russell 3000® Value Index posted positive returns for the six months ended October 31, 2014. Two sectors enjoyed double digit gains: information technology was the top performer, up 14.3%, followed by health care, up 11.4%. Over the course of the six months, our allocation to technology was about the same as that of our benchmark, but we were overweight health care. Energy was the poorest performing sector, dropping 7.0%. Materials and telecommunication services were also relatively weak, gaining 0.3% and 2.0%, respectively. We were underweight energy, had a market-like allocation to materials, and had no exposure to telecom. On balance, our sector allocations were a positive contributor to Fund performance.

 

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We don’t target sector weightings, either in an absolute sense or relative to market indices; they are instead principally a residual of stock selection. Nevertheless, it is at times instructive to see how sector allocations affected performance.

Our shortfall versus the Russell 3000® Value Index was primarily attributable to our stock selection. For example, we continue to hold small positions in two gold mining stocks, Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining. The Fund’s losses from these stocks have been significant, as have the opportunity costs. Clearly, the collapse of gold prices, interest rates, oil prices, and other commodities, despite accommodative actions by central banks worldwide, caught many investors by surprise, and reduced margins for a broad range of commodity and interest-rate sensitive businesses.

In hindsight, we did not incorporate a sufficient margin of safety in our valuations of Barrick and Newmont, as earnings and cash flows have been impaired due to the fall in gold prices. The key question going forward: what are reasonable earnings-power assumptions for these businesses? This will depend on the degree of margin recovery achieved as Barrick and Newmont take steps to reduce production costs in response to gold’s price decline.

Though our stock selection in the financial sector has been a source of strength historically, that was not the case for the six months ended October 31st. Our holdings rose a combined 5.9%, versus 9.0% for the index’s financials. In particular, strong gains from Travelers, up 12.6%, and Chubb, up 9.1%, were not enough to offset a 6.7% loss from Mack-Cali and a 0.2% advance from Torchmark.

Lastly, we’re working hard to find new investment ideas, but the Fund’s cash position has been in the low double digits for much of the year. Though cash is swept into a money market fund daily, it nevertheless was a drag on performance as money market yields remain historically low.

On a positive note, our stock selection in the consumer staples sector helped performance, as our holdings gained a combined 14.1% versus 6.1% for the index’s staples. Dr Pepper Snapple Group, up 26.7%, and Molson Coors, up 25.4%, fared particularly well. Other holdings of note included CVS Health, up 18.8%, Microsoft, up 17.7%, Medtronic, up 17.0%, and Express Scripts, up 15.4%.

Fund performance (Institutional Class shares) since commencing operations in May 2011 is shown on the following page, with negative quarters highlighted in red:

 

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Quarter

Ended

    

EIC Value Fund

(Institutional Class Shares)

    

Russell 3000

Value® Index

  

S&P 500®

Index

     

07/31/2011

     -2.40%      -6.39%    -4.76%     

10/31/2011

     1.13%      -3.70%    -2.47%     

01/31/2012

     4.07%      5.54%    5.32%     

04/30/2012

     4.40%      5.75%    7.08%     

07/31/2012

     -0.28%      -0.35%    -0.78%     

10/31/2012

     3.01%      4.94%    2.96%     

01/31/2013

     4.01%      8.81%    6.75%     

04/30/2013

     5.76%      6.91%    7.18%     

07/31/2013

     4.94%      7.31%    6.10%     

10/31/2013

     2.23%      3.05%    4.75%     

01/31/2014

     0.19%      1.66%    2.00%     

04/30/2014

     7.62%      7.45%    6.23%     

07/31/2014

     1.27%      2.05%    3.02%     

10/31/2014

     3.24%      3.84%    5.05%     
       11.52%      13.64%    14.25%     
   

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (855) 430-6487.

 

    

The Fund declined less than the indices in each of the three down quarters (and was positive in one), which is consistent with our historical return pattern. Though the Fund has been in operation only since May of 2011, we’ve been managing client assets using the same investment approach since 1986. The Fund’s three-year experience closely parallels our 29-year pattern of less-volatile returns1. Historically, our accounts have declined less in down markets, recovered losses relatively quickly, and then lagged late-cycle (when low-quality or momentum stocks led). Thus, over full market cycles our approach has paired lower volatility with above-market results.

Portfolio Activity & Tax Management

During the six-month period, we sold Southern Company, Northrop Grumman and Charles Schwab & Co. All three performed well and reached price levels that we believe reflect full value given current earnings and likely growth. We also sold Becton Dickinson when it announced its acquisition of CareFusion. We viewed the acquisition as a negative, while the market viewed it much more positively, pushing Becton Dickinson’s share price higher. Consequently, we chose to sell our position as the stock approached our target price. Finally, we trimmed our positions in Molson Coors and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, two of our top-performing investments.

We added to existing positions in Express Scripts, Travelers, and Wal-Mart. We also bought two new names. In May, we re-established a position in eBay, which we had sold in early 2013. Revenues and earnings grew in the mid-teens since our sale, but the stock had declined, partially due to eBay’s decision to incur a tax payment by repatriating cash held overseas. Additionally, we made some changes to our energy exposure by selling Devon Energy, trimming Exelon (which had experienced a strong price increase), and buying Southwestern Energy. As energy prices sold off in September and October, stock prices of energy companies fell broadly. We viewed the

 

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declines as somewhat indiscriminate and therefore creating opportunity. For example, Devon has substantial, and rising, exposure to oil; thus, its price decline struck us as rational given the commodity’s decline. On the other hand, Southwestern Energy is focused almost entirely on natural gas, which had fallen roughly half as much as oil during the September-October sell-off. Yet Southwestern’s stock sold off about as much as Devon’s and was markedly cheaper, in our opinion, relative to its earnings power. Accordingly, we sold our relatively small position in Devon and purchased a modestly larger position in Southwestern.

After-tax returns matter most for taxable investors. Thus, we seek to minimize realized gains, especially the short-term variety, through long holding periods and proactive tax-loss harvesting. We typically harvest short-term losses throughout the year. This captures the loss so it can be used to offset any short-term gains. It also means we are taking advantage of price weakness to buy companies in which we want to be long-term owners. We believe this has improved both before-tax and after-tax returns for shareholders and is a better approach to tax management than selling into weakness during December’s normal tax-loss selling season. Through the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, we estimate that 100% of the Fund’s realized gains have been long-term, and thus will be taxed at lower capital gains rates rather than ordinary income rates.

 

1 See pages 8-13 of the Fund’s prospectus dated September 1, 2014 for detailed historical performance information about EIC’s accounts.

This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the year ended October 31, 2014 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. Of course, these views may change and do not guarantee the future performance of the Fund or the markets.

The above commentary is for informational purposes only and does not represent an offer, recommendation or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any security. The specific securities identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased or sold and you should not assume that investments in the securities identified and discussed will be profitable.

Portfolio composition is subject to change. The current and future portfolio holdings of the Fund are subject to investment risk.

 

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Performance Data

October 31, 2014

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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014   
      Six
Months†
    1 Year     3 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)

     4.34     12.45     13.79     11.42%      

Class A Shares (with sales charge)

     -1.41     6.28     11.68     9.62%      

Russell 3000® Value Index

     5.97     15.76     20.23     14.35%**   

S&P 500® Index

     8.22     17.27     19.77     14.93%**   
   

Class C Shares (without CDSC charge)

     4.00     11.66     12.95     11.65%      

Class C Shares (with CDSC charge)

     3.00     10.66     12.95     11.65%      

Russell 3000® Value Index

     5.97     15.76     20.23     16.56%**   

S&P 500® Index

     8.22     17.27     19.77     16.64%**   
   

Institutional Class Shares

     4.55     12.73     14.08     11.52%      

Return after Taxes on Distributions

     4.55     11.73     13.55     11.07%     

Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Shares

     2.58     7.53     10.84     8.87%      

Russell 3000® Value Index

     5.97     15.76     20.23     13.64%**   

S&P 500® Index

     8.22     17.27     19.77     14.25%**   

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Institutional Class Shares of the EIC Value Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on May 19, 2011, July 18, 2011 and May 1, 2011, respectively.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown and are not relevant if you hold your shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns shown are for Institutional Shares only; after-tax returns for Class A and Class C shares and will vary. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (855) 430-6487.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The returns shown for Class A Shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. The returns shown for Class C Shares reflect a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”). All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 2.00% redemption fee to the value of shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 1.28% and 1.29% for Class A Shares, 2.03% and 2.04% for Class C Shares and 1.03% and 1.04% for Institutional Class Shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Equity Investment Corporation (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, any class-specific expenses (such as Rule 12b-1 distribution fees or shareholder service fees), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.00% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of Fundvantage Trust approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is new, with limited operating history. Value investing involves the risk that the Fund’s investing in companies believed to be undervalued will not appreciate as anticipated.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 3000® Value Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 3000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks, representing about 98% of the total capitalization of the entire U.S. stock market. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

7


EIC VALUE FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     EIC Value Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,043.40          $  6.44  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.90          6.36  

Class C Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,040.00          $10.28  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,015.12          10.16  

Institutional Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,045.50          $  5.16  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.16          5.09  

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.25%, 2.00%, and 1.00% for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class Shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six month total returns for the Fund of 4.34%, 4.00%, and 4.55% for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class Shares, respectively.

 

9


EIC VALUE FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Consumer, Non-cyclical

       26.1 %     $ 79,362,344  

Financial

       23.0         69,904,326  

Consumer, Cyclical

       12.5         37,890,527  

Energy

       10.3         31,190,127  

Technology

       5.2         15,820,131  

Communications

       4.1         12,357,208  

Utilities

       3.4         10,200,929  

Basic Materials

       2.3         7,057,395  

REITs-Office Property

       0.9         2,645,893  

Short-Term Investment

       14.7         44,676,999  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

       (2.5 )       (7,609,675 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 303,496,204  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 87.8%

  

Basic Materials — 2.3%

     

Barrick Gold Corp.

     252,855       $ 3,001,389   

Newmont Mining Corp.

     216,205         4,056,006   
     

 

 

 
        7,057,395   
     

 

 

 

Communications — 4.1%

  

  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     195,905         4,793,795   

eBay, Inc.*

     144,065         7,563,413   
     

 

 

 
        12,357,208   
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Cyclical — 12.5%

  

  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*

     116,315         7,832,652   

CVS Health Corp.

     52,860         4,535,917   

Target Corp.

     195,365         12,077,464   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     176,275         13,444,494   
     

 

 

 
        37,890,527   
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Non-cyclical — 26.1%

  

  

Baxter International, Inc.

     101,450         7,115,703   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     150,140         10,397,195   

Express Scripts Holding Co.*

     129,060         9,914,389   

GlaxoSmithKline PLC, SP ADR

     124,510         5,663,960   

Johnson & Johnson

     42,285         4,557,477   

Medtronic, Inc.

     160,625         10,948,200   

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

     125,705         9,349,938   

PepsiCo, Inc.

     125,055         12,026,539   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     107,585         9,388,943   
     

 

 

 
        79,362,344   
     

 

 

 

Energy — 10.3%

     

Chevron Corp.

     62,445         7,490,278   

ConocoPhillips

     105,055         7,579,718   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     107,185         10,365,861   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Energy — (Continued)

     

Southwestern Energy Co.*

     177,000       $ 5,754,270   
     

 

 

 
        31,190,127   
     

 

 

 

Financial — 23.0%

     

American Express Co.

     69,785         6,277,161   

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. REIT

     377,185         4,303,681   

Chubb Corp. (The)

     76,325         7,583,652   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     105,345         9,100,755   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     117,750         4,608,735   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     94,000         7,716,460   

Torchmark Corp.

     85,155         4,509,809   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     74,460         7,505,568   

US Bancorp

     217,550         9,267,630   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     170,105         9,030,875   
     

 

 

 
        69,904,326   
     

 

 

 

REITs-Office Property — 0.9%

  

  

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. REIT

     141,265         2,645,893   
     

 

 

 

Technology — 5.2%

     

Microsoft Corp.

     198,965         9,341,407   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SP ADR

     294,220         6,478,724   
     

 

 

 
        15,820,131   
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 3.4%

     

Exelon Corp.

     269,475         9,860,090   

Southern Co. (The)

     7,352         340,839   
     

 

 

 
        10,200,929   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $222,934,936)

        266,428,880   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 14.7%

  

Money Market Fund — 14.7%

  

Dreyfus Institutional Reserves Treasury Prime Fund 0.00%(a)

     44,676,999       $ 44,676,999   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $44,676,999)

        44,676,999   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 102.5%
(Cost $267,611,935)

   

     311,105,879   

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (2.5)%

   

     (7,609,675
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 303,496,204   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

(a) Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2014.

REIT

  

Real Estate Investment Trust

SP ADR

  

Sponsored Depositary Receipt

 

 

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

 

12


EIC VALUE FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

    

Investments, at value (Cost $267,611,935)

     $ 311,105,879  

Receivable for capital shares sold

       1,005,028  

Dividends and interest receivable

       227,031  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       72,904  
    

 

 

 

Total assets

       312,410,842  
    

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Payable for investments purchased

       8,093,483  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

       439,578  

Payable to Adviser

       201,604  

Payable for distribution fees

       50,927  

Payable for administration and accounting fees

       49,341  

Payable for transfer agent fees

       31,893  

Payable for shareholder servicing fees

       11,470  

Payable for custodian fees

       8,293  

Accrued expenses

       28,049  
    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       8,914,638  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 303,496,204  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

    

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 217,466  

Paid-in capital

       247,793,636  

Accumulated net investment income

       1,872,328  

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

       10,118,830  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

       43,493,944  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 303,496,204  
    

 

 

 

Class A:

    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($80,594,213 / 5,776,098 shares)

       $13.95  
    

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.5 of $13.95)

       $14.76  
    

 

 

 

Class C:

    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($56,204,992 / 4,080,810 shares)

       $13.77  
    

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($166,696,999 / 11,889,726 shares)

       $14.02  
    

 

 

 

 

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

 

13


EIC VALUE FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 3,069,165   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (29,951
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     3,039,214   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     1,064,837   

Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     196,943   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     137,146   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     93,471   

Shareholder servicing fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     65,648   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     62,569   

Legal fees

     21,016   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     18,865   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     16,174   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     14,373   

Registration and filing fees

     13,391   

Audit fees

     13,096   

Other expenses

     13,520   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before recoupment

     1,731,049   
  

 

 

 

Plus: Net expenses recouped (Note 2)

     87,480   
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after recoupment

     1,818,529   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     1,220,685   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     7,432,645   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     3,335,616   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     10,768,261   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 11,988,946   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

14


EIC VALUE FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

         

Net investment income

     $ 1,220,685        $ 1,861,893  

Net realized gain from investments

       7,432,645          5,871,462  

Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments

       3,335,616          22,390,799  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       11,988,946          30,124,154  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

         

Net investment income:

         

Class A

                (868,727 )

Class C

                (154,572 )

Institutional Class

                (661,434 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total net investment income

                (1,684,733 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net realized capital gains:

         

Class A

                (2,072,373 )

Class C

                (798,124 )

Institutional Class

                (1,323,450 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gains

                (4,193,947 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

                (5,878,680 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       36,825,557          62,008,693  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       48,814,503          86,254,167  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets

         

Beginning of period

       254,681,701          168,427,534  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 303,496,204        $ 254,681,701  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 1,872,328        $ 651,643  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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

 

15


EIC VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

    Class A
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the Period
May 19, 2011*
to April 30, 2012

Per Share Operating Performance

               

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 13.37       $ 11.91       $ 10.65       $ 10.00  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.06         0.12         0.12         0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

      0.52         1.70         1.22         0.61  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

      0.58         1.82         1.34         0.69  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

              (0.11 )       (0.08 )       (0.04 )

Net realized capital gains

              (0.25 )       (2)        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (0.36 )       (0.08 )       (0.04 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 13.95       $ 13.37       $ 11.91       $ 10.65  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      4.34 %       15.46 %       12.73 %       6.97 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

               

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 80,594       $ 130,805       $ 83,932       $ 33,969  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      1.25 %(4)       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and recoupments, if any(5)

      1.19 %(4)       1.24 %       1.35 %       2.07 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      0.90 %(4)       0.95 %       1.12 %       0.81 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

      11.34 %(6)       19.08 %       12.06 %       12.68 %(7)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total return for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.50%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

(7) 

Reflects portfolio turnover for the Fund for the year ended April 30, 2012.

 

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

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

    Class C
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unrealized)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended

April 30, 2013
  For the Period
July 18, 2011*

to April 30, 2012

Per Share Operating Performance

               

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 13.24       $ 11.84       $ 10.61       $ 9.88  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

      0.01         0.03         0.04         (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

      0.52         1.67         1.22         0.77  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

      0.53         1.70         1.26         0.76  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

              (0.05 )       (0.03 )       (0.03 )

Net realized capital gains

              (0.25 )       (2)        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (0.30 )       (0.03 )       (0.03 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 13.77       $ 13.24       $ 11.84       $ 10.61  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      4.00 %       14.52 %       11.93 %       7.75 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

               

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 56,205       $ 48,016       $ 31,129       $ 13,756  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      2.00 %(4)       2.00 %       2.00 %       2.00 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and recoupments, if any(5)

      1.94 %(4)       1.99 %       2.10 %       2.69 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

      0.14 %(4)       0.21 %       0.38 %       (0.01 )%(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

      11.34 %(6)       19.08 %       12.06 %       12.68 %(7)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)

Not annualized.

(7) 

Reflects portfolio turnover for the Fund for the year ended April 30, 2012.

 

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

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

    Institutional Class
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended

April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended

April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended

April 30, 2012*

Per Share Operating Performance

               

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 13.41       $ 11.94       $ 10.67       $ 10.00  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.08         0.15         0.15         0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

      0.53         1.70         1.22         0.61  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

      0.61         1.85         1.37         0.72  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

              (0.13 )       (0.10 )       (0.05 )

Net realized capital gains

              (0.25 )       (2)        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (0.38 )       (0.10 )       (0.05 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 14.02       $ 13.41       $ 11.94       $ 10.67  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      4.55 %       15.68 %       12.99 %       7.24 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

               

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 166,697       $ 75,860       $ 53,367       $ 18,754  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %(4)       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and recoupments, if any(5)

      0.94 %(4)       0.99 %       1.10 %       2.40 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      1.13 %(4)       1.21 %       1.37 %       1.13 %

Portfolio turnover rate

      11.34 %(6)       19.08 %       12.06 %       12.68 %

 

*

The Institutional Class commenced operations on May 1, 2011.

(1)

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2)

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)

Not annualized.

 

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

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The EIC Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced operations on May 1, 2011. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A, Class C, Institutional Class and Retail Class Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the redemption of Class A Shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A Shares made within eighteen months (effective September 1, 2012) of purchase where $1 million or more of Class A Shares were purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the Fund’s principal underwriter, Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”), paid a commission to the selling broker-dealer for such sale. A CDSC of up to 1.00% is assessed on redemptions of Class C Shares made within eighteen months (effective January 1, 2012) after a purchase. As of October 31, 2014, the Retail Class Shares had not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks*

   $ 266,428,880       $ 266,428,880       $       $   

Short-Term Investment

     44,676,999         44,676,999                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 311,105,879       $ 311,105,879       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or are otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase

 

20


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the period ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

 

21


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Equity Investment Corporation (“EIC” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, any class-specific fees and expenses (such as Rule 12b-1 distribution fees or shareholder service fees), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.00% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

April 30, 2015

 

April 30, 2016

$114,599

  $115,931

As of October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser were $201,604. For the period ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser recouped fees of $87,480 waived in prior periods.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

 

22


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee) on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C Shares, respectively.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $9,796. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the period ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 64,418,985       $ 27,900,323   

 

23


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Sales

     1,567,434      $ 21,306,853        4,602,351      $ 58,121,568   

Reinvestments

                   223,981        2,817,677   

Redemption Fees*

            209               3,553   

Redemptions

     (5,577,641     (77,101,368     (2,086,233     (26,366,382
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (4,010,207   $ (55,794,306     2,740,099      $ 34,576,416   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Sales

     617,592      $ 8,339,451        1,228,316      $ 15,389,748   

Reinvestments

                   72,196        902,372   

Redemption Fees*

            88               1,291   

Redemptions

     (162,781     (2,208,419     (303,895     (3,828,767
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     454,811      $ 6,131,120        996,617      $ 12,464,644   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares

        

Sales

     7,031,420      $ 97,446,781        2,994,753      $ 37,742,003   

Reinvestments

                   126,373        1,594,828   

Redemption Fees*

            177               2,214   

Redemptions

     (797,022     (10,958,215     (1,935,043     (24,371,412
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     6,234,398      $ 86,488,743        1,186,083      $ 14,967,633   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Increase

     2,679,002      $ 36,825,557        4,922,799      $ 62,008,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based

 

24


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,739,645 of ordinary income dividends and $4,139,035 of long-term capital gains dividends. For the year ended April 30, 2013, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $921,606 of ordinary income dividends and $44 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short term gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward

 

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

Undistributed

Long-Term Gain

 

Unrealized

Appreciation

$ —

  $651,643   $2,686,185   $40,158,328

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 267,611,935     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 50,073,120     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (6,579,176  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 43,493,944     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

 

25


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

26


EIC VALUE FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (855) 430-6487 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

 

27


Investment Adviser

Equity Investment Corporation

3007 Piedmont Road, NE

Suite 200

Atlanta, GA 30305

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

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SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the EIC Value Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the EIC Value Fund.

EICVF-SAR-1214

 


ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014

   
      Six Months†   1 Year   3 Years   Since
Inception*
    

Class I Shares

   1.16%   3.44%   5.01%   3.78%    

Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index

   1.39%   2.28%   2.15%     2.86%**    

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

   2.36%   4.14%   2.73%     3.59%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Estabrook Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on July 23, 2010.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 447-7443. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual Fund gross and net operating expense ratios are 1.41% and 0.70%, respectively, for Class I Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Estabrook Capital Management LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its fees or reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses in order to limit the total annual operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) for Class I Shares to 0.70%. This agreement will terminate on August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust approves an earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 1% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index (“Barclays Int. Gov./Cr. Index”). The Fund uses the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (“Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index”) as a secondary index. The Barclays Int. Gov./Cr. Index is an unmanaged market index that tracks performance of intermediate term U.S. government and corporate bonds. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an intermediate term, broad-based index comprised of most U.S traded investment grade bonds. Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index covers the USD-denominated, investment-grade (rated Baa3 or above by Moody’s), fixed-rate, and taxable areas of the bond market. This is the broadest measure of the taxable U.S. bond market, including most Treasury, agency, corporate, mortgage-backed, asset-backed, and international dollar-denominated issues, all with maturities of 1 year or more. It is impossible to invest directly in an index. The Fund is subject to the

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

same risks as the underlying bonds in the portfolio such as credit, call and interest rate risk. As interest rates rise the value of bond prices will decline. The Fund may invest in high yield debt (also known as junk bonds) which may cause greater volatility and less liquidity. You may lose money by investing in the Fund.

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is 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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Estabrook Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund – Class I
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,011.60          $3.55  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,021.68          3.57  

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 0.70%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184) then divided by 365 days to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 1.16%.

 

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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

Corporate Bonds and Notes

       80.8 %     $ 27,391,315  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

       17.8         6,048,321  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.4         488,053  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 33,927,689  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 80.8%

  

Advertising Agencies — 1.5%

  

Interpublic Group of Cos, Inc. (The)
4.200%, 04/15/2024

   $ 500,000       $ 508,582   
     

 

 

 

Airlines — 0.6%

     

Delta Air Lines
Series 2010-2, Class B
6.750%, 11/23/2015

     200,000         208,500   
     

 

 

 

Applications Software — 0.7%

  

  

Microsoft Corp.
1.000%, 05/01/2018

     250,000         246,282   
     

 

 

 

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original — 1.3%

  

Delphi Corp. Callable 02/15/2018 at 102.5
5.000%, 02/15/2023

     400,000         428,500   
     

 

 

 

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks — 5.6%

  

  

General Motors Co.
3.500%, 10/02/2018

     500,000         515,000   

General Motors Co.
4.875%, 10/02/2023

     1,000,000         1,071,250   

Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.
3.875%, 03/15/2016 (a)

     300,000         311,939   
     

 

 

 
        1,898,189   
     

 

 

 

Beverages-Non-alcoholic — 0.7%

  

  

PepsiCo, Inc. Callable 12/07/2018 at 100.0
2.250%, 01/07/2019

     250,000         253,637   
     

 

 

 
     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Cable/Satellite TV — 2.3%

  

  

Comcast Corp. Callable 11/15/2024 at 100.0
3.375%, 02/15/2025

   $ 250,000       $ 252,051   

DIRECTV Holdings, LLC DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc. Callable 01/01/2024 at 100.0
4.450%, 04/01/2024

     500,000         521,666   
     

 

 

 
        773,717   
     

 

 

 

Chemicals-Diversified — 0.6%

  

  

E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.
1.950%, 01/15/2016

     200,000         203,243   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Banks Non-US — 0.8%

  

  

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC (London)
3.050%, 08/23/2018

     250,000         260,034   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Banks-Eastern US — 1.2%

  

  

CIT Group, Inc.
5.000%, 08/01/2023

     400,000         417,500   
     

 

 

 

Computers — 1.5%

     

Hewlett-Packard Co.
1.170%, 01/14/2019 (b)

     500,000         498,173   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 20.4%

  

  

Bank of America Corp.
1.303%, 03/22/2018 (b)

     400,000         405,748   

Bank of America Corp.
6.875%, 11/15/2018

     250,000         292,092   

Bank of America Corp. Callable 06/17/2019 at 100.0
5.125%, 12/29/2049 (c)(d)

     500,000         485,000   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Diversified Banking Institutions — (Continued)

  

Citigroup, Inc.
1.003%, 04/08/2019 (b)

   $ 1,000,000       $ 1,003,895   

Citigroup, Inc.
2.500%, 07/29/2019

     500,000         501,801   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2.625%, 01/31/2019

     300,000         302,232   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.375%, 01/22/2018

     400,000         403,732   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
1.332%, 11/15/2018(b)

     750,000         757,678   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.134%, 01/25/2018(b)

     300,000         303,863   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
0.863%, 01/28/2019(b)

     100,000         100,126   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Callable 04/30/2018 at 100.0
7.900%, 04/29/2049 (c)(d)(e)

     250,000         270,937   

Morgan Stanley
0.971%, 07/23/2019 (b)

     1,000,000         996,778   

Morgan Stanley
2.375%, 07/23/2019

     250,000         248,188   

Morgan Stanley
4.350%, 09/08/2026

     350,000         350,950   

Morgan Stanley Callable 07/15/2019 at 100.0
5.450%, 07/29/2049 (c)(d)

     500,000         502,344   
     

 

 

 
        6,925,364   
     

 

 

 
     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Diversified Financial Services — 1.5%

  

General Electric Capital Corp.
2.300%, 01/14/2019

   $ 500,000       $ 508,449   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Components-Semiconductor — 0.7%

  

Texas Instruments, Inc.
1.000%, 05/01/2018

     250,000         244,942   
     

 

 

 

Enterprise Software/Services — 1.5%

  

  

Oracle Corp.
0.811%, 01/15/2019 (b)

     500,000         503,968   
     

 

 

 

Finance-Auto Loans — 13.1%

  

  

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.250%, 09/29/2017

     500,000         503,750   

Ally Financial, Inc.
4.750%, 09/10/2018

     1,000,000         1,050,000   

Ally Financial, Inc.
3.500%, 01/27/2019

     500,000         503,750   

Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC
2.375%, 03/12/2019

     650,000         649,093   

Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC
5.750%, 02/01/2021

     400,000         457,740   

Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC
3.664%, 09/08/2024

     500,000         497,084   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
4.750%, 08/15/2017

     250,000         266,875   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3.250%, 05/15/2018

     500,000         511,250   
     

 

 

 
        4,439,542   
     

 

 

 

Finance-Credit Card — 0.6%

  

  

American Express Credit Corp.
1.300%, 07/29/2016

     200,000         201,216   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Hotels&Motels — 0.8%

     

Wyndham Worldwide Corp. Callable 02/01/2017 at 100.0
2.950%, 03/01/2017

   $ 250,000       $ 256,094   
     

 

 

 

Life/Health Insurance — 2.6%

  

  

Lincoln National Corp. Callable 05/17/2016 at 100.0
7.000%, 05/17/2066 (d)

     600,000         615,000   

Prudential Financial, Inc.
1.012%, 08/15/2018 (b)

     250,000         252,234   
     

 

 

 
        867,234   
     

 

 

 

Multi-line Insurance — 4.0%

  

  

Genworth Holdings, Inc. Callable 11/15/2016 at 100.0
6.150%, 11/15/2066 (d)

     1,200,000         1,026,000   

MetLife, Inc. Callable 08/01/2034 at 100.0
10.750%, 08/01/2039

     200,000         324,500   
     

 

 

 
        1,350,500   
     

 

 

 

Multimedia — 1.2%

  

  

NBC Universal Media, LLC
2.875%, 04/01/2016

     200,000         206,143   

Time Warner, Inc.
3.150%, 07/15/2015

     200,000         203,577   
     

 

 

 
        409,720   
     

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Exploration&Production — 0.6%

  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.950%, 09/15/2016

     200,000         217,331   
     

 

 

 
     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Oil&Gas Drilling — 0.7%

  

  

Rowan Cos, Inc. Callable 10/15/2023 at 100.0
4.750%, 01/15/2024

   $ 250,000       $ 248,973   
     

 

 

 

Pipelines — 1.3%

     

Energy Transfer Partners LP Callable 11/01/2022 at 100.0
3.600%, 02/01/2023

     200,000         195,937   

Enterprise Products Operating LLC Callable 01/15/2018 at 100.0
7.034%, 01/15/2068 (d)

     235,000         261,438   
     

 

 

 
        457,375   
     

 

 

 

Reinsurance — 1.2%

     

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.550%, 02/09/2018

     400,000         400,205   
     

 

 

 

REITS-Office Property — 0.6%

     

BioMed Realty LP Callable 03/15/2016 at 100.0
3.850%, 04/15/2016

     200,000         207,932   
     

 

 

 

REITS-Shopping Centers — 1.9%

  

  

DDR Corp.
5.500%, 05/01/2015

     165,000         168,723   

DDR Corp.
7.500%, 04/01/2017

     200,000         226,800   

Kimco Realty Corp. Callable 03/01/2021 at 100.0
3.200%, 05/01/2021

     250,000         252,122   
     

 

 

 
        647,645   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

REITS-Warehouse/Industry — 1.5%

  

Prologis LP Callable 11/01/2020 at 100.0
3.350%, 02/01/2021

   $ 500,000       $ 505,222   
     

 

 

 

Retail-Discount — 0.7%

     

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
1.125%, 04/11/2018

     250,000         246,819   
     

 

 

 

Retail-Drug Store — 0.7%

     

Walgreen Co.
1.800%, 09/15/2017

     250,000         250,913   
     

 

 

 

Retail-Mail Order — 1.2%

     

QVC, Inc.
4.450%, 02/15/2025 (a)

     400,000         389,676   
     

 

 

 

Super-Regional Banks-US — 4.9%

  

  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) Callable 12/15/2014 at 100.0
4.454%, 05/29/2049 (c)(d)

     895,000         896,119   

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.125%, 04/22/2019

     500,000         500,028   

Wells Fargo & Co.
4.100%, 06/03/2026

     250,000         253,569   
     

 

 

 
        1,649,716   
     

 

 

 

Telephone-Integrated — 2.3%

  

  

Verizon Communications, Inc. Callable 12/15/2023 at 100.0
4.150%, 03/15/2024

     500,000         520,061   
     Par
Value
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Telephone-Integrated — (Continued)

  

Verizon Communications, Inc. Callable 08/01/2024 at 100.0
3.500%, 11/01/2024

   $ 250,000       $ 246,061   
     

 

 

 
        766,122   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES
(Cost $26,921,705)

        27,391,315   
     

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 17.8%

  

Sovereign — 17.8%

     

0.250%, 11/30/2015

     500,000         500,430   

0.250%, 12/31/2015

     500,000         500,391   

0.500%, 06/30/2016

     500,000         501,133   

0.500%, 07/31/2016

     1,000,000         1,002,031   

0.500%, 09/30/2016

     750,000         750,352   

0.625%, 10/15/2016

     400,000         400,906   

1.000%, 05/31/2018

     1,400,000         1,389,172   

2.375%, 08/15/2024

     1,000,000         1,003,906   
     

 

 

 
        6,048,321   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $6,031,976)

        6,048,321   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6%
(Cost $32,953,681)

   

     33,439,636   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.4%

   

     488,053   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 33,927,689   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

(a)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities were purchased in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and may be resold, in transactions exempt from registration, to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2014, these securities amounted to $701,615 or 2.1% of net assets. These securities have been determined by the Adviser to be liquid securities.
(b) Variable or Floating Rate Security. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2014.
(c) Security is a perpetual bond and has no definite maturity date.
(d)  Fix-to Float Security. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2014.
(e)  Dividend paying security.

 

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

PLC

Public Limited Company

 

 

Please note that securities are classified according to the Bloomberg Sub-Industry Categories. We believe this is the classification that best reflects the industry and risks associated with each position.

 

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

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $32,953,681)

   $ 33,439,636   

Cash

     326,656   

Dividends and interest receivable

     237,528   

Receivable from Investment Adviser

     2,179   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     7,142   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     34,013,141   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     17,196   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     16,829   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     13,296   

Payable for legal fees

     12,991   

Payable for audit fees

     11,458   

Payable for printing fees

     10,923   

Payable for custodian fees

     2,745   

Accrued expenses

     14   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     85,452   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 33,927,689   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 32,717   

Paid-in capital

     33,222,857   

Accumulated net investment loss

     (15,579

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     201,739   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     485,955   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 33,927,689   
  

 

 

 

Class I:

  

Shares outstanding

     3,271,715   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($33,927,689 / 3,271,715 shares)

   $ 10.37   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment Income

  

Interest

   $ 512,090   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     512,090   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     111,338   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     27,711   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     20,497   

Legal fees

     18,742   

Registration and filing fees

     18,580   

Audit fees

     12,246   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     7,086   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     5,594   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     5,577   

Other expenses

     3,153   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     230,524   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (110,622
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     119,902   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     392,188   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     105,315   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (110,939
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (5,624
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 386,564   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 392,188       $ 786,805  

Net realized gain from investments

       105,315         142,263  

Net change in unrealized depreciation from investments

       (110,939 )       (779,417 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       386,564         149,651  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class I

       (392,326 )       (786,805 )

Net realized capital gains:

        

Class I

               (190,899 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (392,326 )       (977,704 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       (61,269 )       3,086,113  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       (67,031 )       2,258,060  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       33,994,720         31,736,660  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 33,927,689       $ 33,994,720  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss, end of period

     $ (15,579 )     $ (15,441 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    Class I
    For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2012
  For the
Period
July 23,
2010*
to April 30,
2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 10.37       $ 10.66       $ 10.09       $ 10.06       $ 10.00  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.12         0.26         0.32         0.32         0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      (0.00 )(2)       (0.23 )       0.57         0.03         0.06  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

      0.12         0.03         0.89         0.35         0.23  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                   

Net investment income

      (0.12 )       (0.26 )       (0.32 )       (0.32 )       (0.17 )

Net realized capital gains

              (0.06 )                        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

      (0.12 )       (0.32 )       (0.32 )       (0.32 )       (0.17 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 10.37       $ 10.37       $ 10.66       $ 10.09       $ 10.06  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      1.16 %       0.38 %       8.99 %       3.52 %       2.29 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                   

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 33,928       $ 33,995       $ 31,737       $ 17,464       $ 13,034  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %(4)       0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

      1.35 %(4)       1.41 %       1.69 %       2.49 %       2.65 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets .

      2.29 %(4)       2.50 %       3.07 %       3.18 %       2.24 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

      35.91 %(6)       132.74 %       94.83 %       50.01 %       98.85 %(6)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Estabrook Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on July 23, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R Shares. As of October 31, 2014, Class A, Class C and Class R Shares had not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued at their last sale price on the NYSE on the day the security is valued. Lacking any sales on such day, the security will be valued at the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to the market close. Securities listed on other exchanges (and not subject to restriction against sale by the Fund on such exchanges) will be similarly valued, using quotations on the exchange on which the security is traded most extensively. Unlisted securities that are quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers National Market System, for which there have been sales of such securities on such day, shall be valued at the official closing price on such system on the day the security is valued. If there are no such sales on such day, the value shall be the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to market close. The value of such securities quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system, but not listed on the National Market System, shall be valued at the mean between closing asked price and the closing bid price. Unlisted securities that are not quoted on the NASDAQ and for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available will be valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices for such security in the over-the-counter market. Fixed income and preferred securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Due to continued volatility in the current market, valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of the Fund’s bonds are generally based on quotes received from brokers of independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2 Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   $ 27,391,315       $             —       $ 27,391,315       $         —   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     6,048,321                 6,048,321           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 33,439,636       $       $ 33,439,636       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Gains and losses on principal paydowns from mortgage backed securities are recorded as interest income on the Statement of Operations. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums are recorded on a daily basis using the effective yield method except for short term securities, which records discounts and premiums on a straight-line basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to such fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by the Fund, after

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

deducting any available capital loss carryovers are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Estabrook Capital Management LLC (“Estabrook” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.65% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.70% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. At October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery by the Adviser was as follows:

 

Expiration
April 30, 2015

   Expiration
April 30, 2016
   Expiration
April 30, 2017
   Expiration
April 30, 2018

$270,765

   $246,984    $223,993    $110,622

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the investment adviser waived fees of $110,622.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $2,322. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 3,743,838       $ 1,300,117   

U.S. Government Securities

     8,713,905         10,577,819   

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class I Shares

        

Sales

     37,628      $ 390,942        511,653      $ 5,317,535   

Reinvestments

     37,701        392,051        90,410        929,535   

Redemptions

     (81,260     (844,262     (301,570     (3,160,957
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (5,931   $ (61,269     300,493      $ 3,086,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 1.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 90 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $779,824 of ordinary income dividends and $201,465 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains were treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward

  Undistributed
Ordinary Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Distributions
Payable
$—   $—   $96,424   $581,453   $—

 

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ESTABROOK INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 32,953,681     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 584,845     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (98,890  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 485,955     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the” Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 447-7443 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on June 11-12, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the advisory agreement between Estabrook Capital Management LLC (the “Adviser” or “Estabrook”) and the Trust on behalf of the Estabrook Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) (“Agreement”). In determining whether to continue the Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by the Adviser in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that the Adviser provided regarding (i) services performed for the Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of the Adviser’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of the Adviser, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on the Adviser’s ability to service the Fund, and (x) compliance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. The Adviser also provided its most recent Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees noted the reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Fund; compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the Fund; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

value pricing procedures as established by the Board. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standards applicable to their review of the Agreement.

A representative from Estabrook attended the meeting in person and discussed Estabrook’s history, performance and investment strategy in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreement and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance of the Fund and the Adviser. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the Fund, the Fund’s benchmark, the Barclay’s Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index and the Lipper Core Bond Fund category for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s Class I shares, currently the Fund’s only operational share class, outperformed its benchmark for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014. The Trustees further noted that the Fund underperformed the median of the Lipper Core Bond Fund category for the year to date period ended March 31, 2014, but outperformed for the one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014. The Trustees concluded that the performance of the Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Adviser provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Fund versus other similarly managed funds. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s net expense ratio and gross advisory fee were slightly higher than the median of the net expense ratio and gross advisory fee of the universe of funds in the Lipper Core Bond Fund category with $250 million or less in assets. The Trustees also noted that Estabrook does not manage any products other than the Fund with a similar strategy. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fee and services provided by the Adviser are sufficiently consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Board considered the level and depth of knowledge of the Adviser, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services provided by the Adviser, the Board took into account its familiarity with the Adviser’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding the Adviser’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund’s investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreement, that the quality of the services appeared to be consistent with industry

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited) (Concluded)

 

norms and that the Fund is likely to benefit from the continued receipt of those services. They also concluded that the Adviser has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and had demonstrated their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by the Adviser, the compensation and benefits received by the Adviser in providing services to the Fund, as well as its profitability. The Trustees were provided with the Adviser’s most recent balance sheet and income statement. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s level of profitability is an appropriate factor to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that the Adviser’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment adviser of the Fund specifically. The Trustees noted that the Fund has a relatively small level of assets, that the Adviser was not currently making a profit on the Fund and was currently waiving its fee and reimbursing expenses pursuant to a contractual expense limitation agreement. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s contractual advisory fee level was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of the Fund was reasonable, taking into account the quality of services provided by the Adviser and the current size and projected growth of the Fund during the renewal term.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the Fund for the benefit of fund shareholders but that because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by the Adviser. In arriving at its decision, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the continuation of the Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement for an additional one year period.

 

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Investment Adviser

Estabrook Capital Management LLC

900 Third Avenue, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10022

Administrator and Fund Accounting Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

LOGO

ESTABROOK INVESTMENT

GRADE FIXED INCOME

FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Estabrook Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Estabrook Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund.

 


 

LOGO

GOTHAM FUNDS

of

FundVantage Trust

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

Gotham Neutral Fund

Institutional Class Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Gotham Funds. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Gotham Funds.


GOTHAM FUNDS

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    

 

   Six Months†       1 Year       Since Inception*     
Institutional Class Shares    3.12%   13.78%   18.96%       
HFRX Equity Hedge Index    1.28%     3.33%     6.56%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Gotham Absolute Return Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on August 31, 2012.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (877) 974-6852.

The Fund’s Institutional Class shares applies a 1.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated October 1, 2014, are 2.96% and 2.98%, respectively, for Institutional Class Shares, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This rate may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expense incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 2.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Hedge Fund Research Inc. (HFRX) Equity Hedge Index. The Index is engineered to achieve representative performance of a larger universe of funds employing Equity Hedge strategies. Equity Hedge strategies maintain positions both long and short in primarily equity and equity derivative securities. A wide variety of investment processes can be employed to arrive at an investment decision, including both quantitative and fundamental techniques; strategies can be broadly diversified or narrowly focused on specific sectors and can range broadly in terms of levels of net exposure, leverage employed, holding period, concentrations of market capitalizations and valuation ranges of typical portfolios. Equity Hedge managers would typically maintain at least 50%, and may in some cases be substantially entirely invested in equities, both long and short. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

An investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to achieve positive returns during most annual periods in an efficient, risk-adjusted manner. The potential loss on a short sale is in principle unlimited since there is no limit on the market appreciation of a shorted security. The securities issued by small-cap and mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than those of large-cap issuers. The Fund may have a high turnover of its portfolio securities, resulting in higher brokerage costs, which reduce the Fund’s returns. High turnover also may result in net taxable gain to shareholders, although the Adviser generally seeks to minimize and offset short-term capital gains. There can be no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.

 

1


GOTHAM FUNDS

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Total Returns for the Period Ended October 31, 2014*    
     

Since Inception†

    

    Institutional Class Shares

   4.20%*      

    HFRX Equity Hedge Index

   1.39%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Gotham Absolute 500 Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on July 31, 2014.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (877) 974-6852.

The Fund’s Institutional Class shares applies a 1.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated October 1, 2014, are 3.56% and 3.55%, respectively, for Institutional Class Shares, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This rate may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expense incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 2.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Hedge Fund Research Inc. (HFRX) Equity Hedge Index. The Index is engineered to achieve representative performance of a larger universe of funds employing Equity Hedge strategies. Equity Hedge strategies maintain positions both long and short in primarily equity and equity derivative securities. A wide variety of investment processes can be employed to arrive at an investment decision, including both quantitative and fundamental techniques; strategies can be broadly diversified or narrowly focused on specific sectors and can range broadly in terms of levels of net exposure, leverage employed, holding period, concentrations of market capitalizations and valuation ranges of typical portfolios. Equity Hedge managers would typically maintain at least 50%, and may in some cases be substantially entirely invested in equities, both long and short. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

An investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to achieve positive returns during most annual periods in an efficient, risk-adjusted manner. The potential loss on a short sale is in principle unlimited since there is no limit on the market appreciation of a shorted security. The securities issued by small-cap and mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than those of large-cap issuers. The Fund may have a high turnover of its portfolio securities, resulting in higher brokerage costs, which reduce the Fund’s returns. High turnover also may result in net taxable gain to shareholders, although the Adviser generally seeks to minimize and offset short-term capital gains. There can be no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.

 

2


GOTHAM FUNDS

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    

 

   Six Months†   1 Year   Since Inception*     
    Institutional Class Shares    6.94%   24.07%   25.70%       
    S&P 500® Index    8.22%   17.27%   18.61%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Gotham Enhanced Return Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on May 31, 2013.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (877) 974-6852.

The Fund’s Institutional Class shares applies a 1.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated October 1, 2014, is 3.54%, for Institutional Class Shares, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This rate may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expense incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 2.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Total Return Index (“S&P 500®’). The S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted index of 500 large-capitalization stocks commonly used to represent the U.S. equity market. It’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. This index is unmanaged and investors cannot invest directly in this index.

An investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The potential loss on a short sale is in principle unlimited since there is no limit on the market appreciation of a shorted security. The securities issued by small-cap and mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than those of large-cap issuers. The Fund may have a high turnover of its portfolio securities, resulting in higher brokerage costs, which reduce the Fund’s returns. High turnover also may result in net taxable gain to shareholders, although the Adviser generally seeks to minimize and offset short-term capital gains. The Fund is recently formed and has a limited history of operations. There can be no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.

 

3


GOTHAM FUNDS

Gotham Neutral Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    

 

   Six Months†   1 Year   Since Inception*     
Institutional Class Shares    -0.09%   10.73%   10.60%       
BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month
U.S. Treasury Bill Index
   0.02%   0.05%   0.05%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Gotham Neutral Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on August 30, 2013.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (877) 974-6852.

The Fund’s Institutional Class shares applies a 1.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated October 1, 2014, are 3.57% and 3.43%, respectively, for Institutional Class Shares, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This rate may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expense incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 2.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. The Index is an index comprised of a single Treasury bill issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month, then sold and rolled into a newly selected Treasury bill issue. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

An investment in the Fund is subject to risk. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation with minimal correlation to the general stock market. The potential loss on a short sale is in principle unlimited since there is no limit on the market appreciation of a shorted security. The securities issued by small-cap and mid-cap companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than those of large-cap issuers. The Fund may have a high turnover of its portfolio securities, resulting in higher brokerage costs, which reduce the Fund’s returns. High turnover also may result in net taxable gain to shareholders, although the Adviser generally seeks to minimize and offset short-term capital gains. The Fund is recently formed and has a limited history of operations. There can be no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objectives.

 

4


GOTHAM FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund 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 at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014, and held for the entire period through October 31, 2014.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each Fund in the accompanying table 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 your 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 other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Gotham Funds - Institutional Class
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Annualized Expense
Ratio*
  Expenses Paid
During Period*

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

                  

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,031.20          2.84 %     $ 14.55  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,010.88          2.84 %       14.41  

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund**

                  

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,042.00          4.30 %     $ 10.83  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,003.50          4.30 %       21.74  

Gotham Enhanced Fund

                  

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,069.40          3.27 %     $ 17.06  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,008.72          3.27 %       16.56  

Gotham Neutral Fund

                  

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 999.10          3.23 %     $ 16.28  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,008.92          3.23 %       16.36  

 

5


GOTHAM FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

*

Expenses are equal to a Fund’s annualized expense ratio, in the table above, which include waived fees or reimbursement expenses for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. A Fund’s ending account value on the first line is based on the actual six month returns for the Institutional Class Shares of 3.12% for the Gotham Absolute Return Fund, 6.94% for the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and (0.09)% for the Gotham Neutral Fund. These amounts include dividends paid on securities which the Funds have sold short (“short-sale dividends”) and related interest expense. The annualized amount of short-sale dividends and related interest expense was 0.71% of average net assets for the Gotham Absolute Return Fund, 2.04% for Gotham Absolute 500 Fund, 1.12% for the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and 1.06% for the Gotham Neutral Fund for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014.

 

**

The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, in the table above, which include waived fees or reimbursement expenses for the period July 31, 2014, to October 31, 2014, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (90), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line is based on since inception returns for the Institutional Class Shares of 4.20%. These amounts include dividends paid on securities which the Fund has sold short (“short-sale dividends”) and related interest expense. The annualized amount of short-sale dividends and related interest expense was 2.04% of average net assets for the period from July 31, 2014 to October 31, 2014. Hypothetical expenses are as if the Institutional Class Shares had been in existence from May 1, 2014, and are equal to the Institutional Class Share’s annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period.

 

6


GOTHAM FUNDS

Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by industry group of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

Gotham Absolute Returned Fund

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

LONG POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks

        

Capital Goods

       18.1 %     $ 530,400,039  

Retailing

       14.8         433,940,420  

Software & Services

       13.6         398,082,512  

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       10.7         313,489,026  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       8.9         260,761,132  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       8.7         254,373,384  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       7.7         226,557,281  

Commercial & Professional Services

       7.1         207,064,534  

Health Care Equipment & Services

       6.8         200,535,924  

Consumer Services

       4.6         133,508,399  

Automobiles & Components

       4.4         129,625,390  

Media

       3.7         109,522,566  

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       3.7         107,996,107  

Household & Personal Products

       2.9         85,853,867  

Transportation

       2.6         74,616,814  

Telecommunications Services

       2.4         70,368,774  

Food & Staples Retailing

       2.0         57,467,467  

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

SHORT POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks

        

Household & Personal Products

       (0.2 )%     $ (4,538,503 )

Automobiles & Components

       (0.2 )       (5,698,518 )

Food & Staples Retailing

       (1.2 )       (36,082,875 )

Telecommunications Services

       (1.5 )       (44,343,946 )

Media

       (1.6 )       (48,050,637 )

Commercial & Professional Services

       (1.9 )       (56,241,104 )

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       (2.0 )       (59,368,320 )

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       (2.5 )       (72,197,732 )

Transportation

       (2.6 )       (75,597,522 )

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       (2.8 )       (82,594,253 )

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       (3.8 )       (111,420,756 )

Consumer Services

       (4.2 )       (122,770,317 )

Retailing

       (5.9 )       (171,547,707 )

Health Care Equipment & Services

       (6.1 )       (179,490,677 )

Capital Goods

       (6.4 )       (186,640,545 )

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       (8.0 )       (235,850,204 )

Software & Services

       (10.5 )       (306,391,319 )

Exchange Traded Funds

       (0.5 )       (13,859,890 )

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       39.2         1,148,041,438  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 2,929,520,249  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

7


GOTHAM FUNDS

Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry group of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

LONG POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks:

        

Capital Goods

       19.2 %     $ 1,117,399  

Technology Hardware &

        

Equipment

       13.1         760,562  

Health Care Equipment & Services

       12.5         724,039  

Energy

       11.9         690,374  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       11.4         660,923  

Insurance

       10.8         630,258  

Retailing

       10.3         599,903  

Materials

       10.1         585,638  

Software & Services

       9.2         533,533  

Diversified Financials

       7.7         449,642  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       4.6         269,268  

Media

       4.2         241,777  

Household & Personal Products

       3.3         192,040  

Banks

       3.2         187,585  

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       2.6         151,748  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       2.4         138,426  

Transportation

       2.1         122,595  

Telecommunication Services

       1.9         110,603  

Automobiles & Components

       1.8         102,849  

Food & Staples Retailing

       0.8         45,276  

Consumer Services

       0.7         40,027  

Commercial & Professional Services

       0.3         20,687  
     % of Net
Assets
  Value

SHORT POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks:

        

Automobiles & Components

       (0.0 )%     $ (736 )

Household & Personal Products

       (0.0 )       (752 )

Insurance

       (0.3 )       (14,569 )

Banks

       (0.3 )       (15,394 )

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       (0.6 )       (32,252 )

Transportation

       (0.6 )       (34,619 )

Media

       (0.6 )       (34,738 )

Commercial & Professional Services

       (0.6 )       (34,950 )

Capital Goods

       (0.9 )       (54,548 )

Diversified Financials

       (1.3 )       (73,167 )

Food & Staples Retailing

       (1.5 )       (88,207 )

Health Care Equipment & Services

       (1.8 )       (106,331 )

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       (2.4 )       (138,285 )

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       (2.4 )       (141,332 )

Consumer Services

       (2.7 )       (155,005 )

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       (3.1 )       (182,457 )

Materials

       (4.1 )       (236,032 )

Retailing

       (4.6 )       (269,990 )

Software & Services

       (8.3 )       (482,567 )

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       (8.7 )       (505,856 )

Energy

       (11.8 )       (685,514 )

Real Estate

       (12.2 )       (707,311 )

Utilities

       (14.8 )       (862,569 )

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       39.5         2,294,356  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 5,812,327  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

8


GOTHAM FUNDS

Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry group of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

LONG POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks

        

Capital Goods

       24.7 %     $ 334,053,523  

Retailing

       21.4         289,239,674  

Software & Services

       18.9         255,537,538  

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       16.1         217,579,064  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       14.0         189,922,773  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       12.5         169,157,645  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       11.1         150,058,900  

Health Care Equipment & Services

       10.9         147,110,331  

Commercial & Professional Services

       9.4         127,769,372  

Consumer Services

       6.5         87,293,337  

Automobiles & Components

       6.3         85,173,628  

Media

       5.5         75,059,335  

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       5.2         70,284,305  

Telecommunications Services

       4.0         54,158,308  

Household & Personal Products

       3.9         53,111,496  

Transportation

       3.8         51,078,177  

Food & Staples Retailing

       2.6         34,835,371  

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

SHORT POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks

        

Household & Personal Products

       (0.2 )%     $ (2,459,202 )

Automobiles & Components

       (0.2 )       (3,227,303 )

Food & Staples Retailing

       (1.5 )       (20,336,979 )

Telecommunications Services

       (1.8 )       (24,738,162 )

Media

       (2.1 )       (28,207,909 )

Commercial & Professional Services

       (2.2 )       (29,098,123 )

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       (2.6 )       (35,113,318 )

Transportation

       (3.2 )       (42,649,673 )

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       (3.4 )       (46,233,203 )

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       (3.4 )       (46,544,392 )

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       (4.5 )       (60,690,692 )

Consumer Services

       (5.1 )       (69,636,185 )

Retailing

       (7.1 )       (96,308,470 )

Health Care Equipment & Services

       (7.4 )       (100,706,381 )

Capital Goods

       (8.1 )       (108,865,210 )

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       (9.9 )       (133,785,160 )

Software & Services

       (12.9 )       (174,487,506 )

Exchange Traded Funds

       (2.3 )       (30,801,347 )

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.1         14,944,159  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 1,352,477,721  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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

 

9


GOTHAM FUNDS

Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry group of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

Gotham Neutral Fund

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

LONG POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks:

        

Capital Goods

       17.6 %     $ 147,238,401  

Retailing

       15.6         130,452,334  

Software & Services

       14.9         124,992,990  

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       11.3         94,283,567  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       10.1         84,551,942  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       8.6         72,103,907  

Commercial & Professional Services

       7.1         59,389,988  

Health Care Equipment & Services

       6.6         55,250,401  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       6.2         52,025,912  

Automobile & Components

       4.6         38,875,780  

Consumer Services

       4.3         36,435,835  

Media

       4.0         33,818,843  

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       3.6         30,411,849  

Household & Personal Products

       3.4         28,822,939  

Telecommunications Services

       3.3         27,251,187  

Food & Staples Retailing

       2.3         19,002,245  

Transportation

       2.2         18,140,471  

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

SHORT POSITIONS:

        

Common Stocks:

        

Household & Personal Products

       (0.1 )%     $ (1,348,983 )

Automobiles & Components

       (0.4 )       (3,067,850 )

Food & Staples Retailing

       (1.8 )       (15,181,631 )

Telecommunication Services

       (2.1 )       (17,376,813 )

Commercial & Professional Services

       (2.1 )       (18,084,321 )

Media

       (2.5 )       (21,161,699 )

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

       (3.2 )       (26,700,451 )

Transportation

       (4.2 )       (34,891,193 )

Consumer Durables & Apparel

       (4.5 )       (37,396,497 )

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       (4.8 )       (40,076,345 )

Technology Hardware & Equipment

       (6.1 )       (51,078,921 )

Consumer Services

       (6.5 )       (54,139,390 )

Health Care Equipment & Services

       (9.4 )       (78,550,662 )

Capital Goods

       (9.8 )       (81,958,563 )

Retailing

       (9.9 )       (82,995,859 )

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

       (13.4 )       (112,431,033 )

Software & Services

       (18.2 )       (152,591,839 )

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       73.3         613,868,866  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 837,885,407  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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

 

10


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

LONG POSITIONS - 122.7%

  

COMMON STOCKS — 122.7%

  

Automobiles & Components — 4.4%

  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     264,456       $ 8,589,531   

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.*†

     490,344         9,478,350   

Autoliv, Inc.(a)

     84,871         7,786,066   

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.(a)

     214,505         6,909,206   

Dana Holding Corp.†(a)

     1,281,319         26,215,787   

Delphi Automotive PLC (Jersey)

     170,334         11,749,639   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     369,832         8,961,029   

Johnson Controls, Inc.†

     48,649         2,298,665   

Lear Corp.

     109,983         10,173,428   

Magna International, Inc. (Canada)†

     198,654         19,609,136   

Standard Motor Products, Inc.†

     59,909         2,367,604   

Tenneco, Inc.*†(a)

     244,493         12,801,653   

Tower International, Inc.*

     110,506         2,685,296   
     

 

 

 
        129,625,390   
     

 

 

 

Capital Goods — 18.1%

  

3M Co.

     22,907         3,522,409   

AAON, Inc.†(a)

     71,169         1,398,471   

Actuant Corp., Class A

     60,975         1,932,298   

AECOM Technology
Corp.*†(a)

     75,875         2,469,731   

Aegion Corp.*†(a)

     216,868         3,973,022   

Aerovironment, Inc.*

     845         25,899   

AZZ, Inc.(a)

     87,598         4,096,082   

Blount International, Inc.*†

     190,480         2,916,249   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.(a)

     78,908         1,594,731   

Carlisle Cos., Inc.†

     103,570         9,205,302   

Caterpillar, Inc.†

     215,025         21,805,685   

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV (Netherlands)†

     397,911         21,741,857   

CIRCOR International, Inc.†

     32,149         2,415,997   

Crane Co.†

     84,443         5,265,021   

Curtiss-Wright Corp.†

     114,399         7,917,555   

Danaher Corp.†

     100,675         8,094,270   

Dover Corp.†(a)

     332,764         26,434,772   

Eaton Corp. PLC (Ireland)

     169,280         11,577,059   

EMCOR Group, Inc.†

     228,331         10,076,247   

Encore Wire Corp

     21,553         817,721   

Engility Holdings, Inc.*†(a)

     62,011         2,678,875   

EnPro Industries, Inc.*†

     2,067         133,384   

ESCO Technologies, Inc.†

     80,350         3,054,907   

Federal Signal Corp.†

     224,533         3,188,369   

Flowserve Corp.†(a)

     99,572         6,769,900   

Fluor Corp.†

     299,587         19,874,602   

General Dynamics Corp.

     130,685         18,264,536   

GrafTech International Ltd.*(a)

     77,446         332,243   

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

Greenbrier Cos, Inc. (The)(a)

     4,814       $ 301,068   

Harsco Corp.†(a)

     292,602         6,343,611   

Honeywell International, Inc.†

     81,909         7,873,093   

Hubbell, Inc., Class B†

     63,851         7,241,342   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.†

     221,396         23,428,125   

IDEX Corp†

     206,245         15,449,813   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.†

     97,180         8,848,239   

ITT Corp.

     13,986         630,209   

KBR, Inc.(a)

     73,468         1,401,769   

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.†

     108,503         7,864,297   

Lindsay Corp.(a)

     117,402         10,296,155   

Lockheed Martin Corp.†

     34,697         6,612,207   

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)†(a)

     640,148         13,340,684   

Masco Corp.†

     661,302         14,594,935   

Meritor, Inc.*(a)

     1,276,851         14,671,018   

Moog, Inc., Class A*†

     68,151         5,216,278   

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A

     683,400         6,745,158   

NCI Building Systems, Inc.*

     40,868         812,047   

Northrop Grumman Corp.†

     2,253         310,824   

NOW, Inc.*(a)

     409,454         12,308,187   

Orbital Sciences Corp.*†(a)

     265,604         6,985,385   

Polypore International, Inc.*(a)

     140,692         6,179,193   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     26,357         5,816,990   

Roper Industries, Inc.†

     32,770         5,187,491   

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.†

     27,802         919,690   

Snap-on, Inc.

     15,697         2,074,202   

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A*†

     301,645         11,866,714   

SPX Corp.†(a)

     289,927         27,482,180   

Standex International Corp.†

     38,534         3,323,558   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     243,750         22,824,750   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

     23,201         2,404,320   

Terex Corp.

     224,447         6,457,340   

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.*

     124         3,022   

Timken Co. (The)†

     155,759         6,696,079   

TriMas Corp.*(a)

     67,298         2,130,655   

United Rentals, Inc.*

     47,664         5,245,900   

United Technologies Corp.†(a)

     142,942         15,294,794   

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

     33,033         1,650,659   

Wabash National Corp.*(a)

     384,646         3,961,854   

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A†

     108,388         6,571,564   

WESCO International, Inc.*(a)

     87,872         7,241,532   

Woodward, Inc.(a)

     52,798         2,703,786   
 

 

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

 

11


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

WW Grainger, Inc.(a)

     37,075       $ 9,150,110   

Xylem, Inc.(a)

     64,962         2,362,018   
     

 

 

 
        530,400,039   
     

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — 7.1%

  

ACCO Brands Corp.*†

     904,020         7,440,085   

Brink’s Co. (The)†

     285,562         5,996,802   

Cintas Corp.†(a)

     189,418         13,872,974   

Copart, Inc.*†(a)

     386,573         12,927,001   

Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)

     5,843         430,629   

Deluxe Corp.†

     35,566         2,162,413   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)†

     18,416         2,261,669   

Equifax, Inc.(a)

     11,232         850,712   

Exponent, Inc.†(a)

     27,443         2,190,500   

HNI Corp.(a)

     21,216         989,726   

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

     9,135         635,887   

Korn/Ferry International*†

     157,234         4,391,546   

Manpowergroup, Inc.†

     442,943         29,566,445   

On Assignment, Inc.*†

     245,882         7,155,166   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.†(a)

     1,023,445         25,320,029   

Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (Canada)

     14,020         409,805   

Quad/Graphics, Inc.†

     36,597         806,964   

Republic Services, Inc

     17,925         688,320   

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)†

     152,304         3,714,695   

Robert Half International,
Inc.†(a)

     238,137         13,045,145   

RPX Corp.*†

     212,091         2,979,879   

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.*

     61,782         1,481,532   

Steelcase, Inc., Class A†

     224,911         3,985,423   

Team, Inc.*(a)

     42,377         1,785,767   

Towers Watson & Co., Class A†

     177,935         19,624,451   

TrueBlue, Inc.*†

     92,366         2,283,288   

Tyco International Ltd. (Switzerland)†

     454,970         19,531,862   

UniFirst Corp.†

     46,888         5,230,825   

United Stationers, Inc.(a)

     92,423         3,860,509   

Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A*

     11,555         720,454   

Waste Connections, Inc.†(a)

     75,447         3,764,805   

Waste Management, Inc.

     98,870         4,833,754   

West Corp.(a)

     66,421         2,125,472   
     

 

 

 
        207,064,534   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — 3.7%

  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

     109,712         4,228,300   

Deckers Outdoor Corp.*(a)

     135,660         11,864,824   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.†

     111,240         3,148,092   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Durables & Apparel — (Continued)

  

Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland)

     118,091       $ 6,551,689   

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.*(a)

     12,799         1,015,601   

Hanesbrands, Inc.†

     20,662         2,182,114   

Harman International Industries, Inc.

     76,911         8,255,627   

lululemon athletica, Inc.*(a)

     159,696         6,651,338   

NVR, Inc.*†

     11,023         13,531,614   

PVH Corp.†(a)

     104,402         11,938,369   

Steven Madden, Ltd.*†(a)

     400,984         12,570,848   

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.(a)

     57,115         2,380,553   

Tupperware Brands Corp.†(a)

     107,724         6,867,405   

Universal Electronics, Inc.*†(a)

     57,576         3,275,499   

Vera Bradley, Inc.*(a)

     367,846         8,386,889   

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.(a)

     189,659         5,147,345   
     

 

 

 
        107,996,107   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 4.6%

  

American Public Education, Inc.*†

     69,582         2,156,346   

Apollo Education Group,
Inc.*†(a)

     351,161         10,064,274   

Boyd Gaming Corp.*(a)

     110,606         1,277,499   

Capella Education Co.†(a)

     22,064         1,560,807   

Carnival Corp. (Panama)†

     23,144         929,232   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     70,734         3,662,607   

DeVry Education Group, Inc.

     81,235         3,932,586   

DineEquity, Inc.†(a)

     99,566         8,857,391   

Graham Holdings Co., Class B†

     6,324         4,955,486   

Hillenbrand, Inc.†(a)

     163,983         5,458,994   

Interval Leisure Group, Inc.†

     176,398         3,711,414   

Jack in the Box, Inc.†

     95,161         6,760,237   

K12, Inc.*(a)

     20,888         259,011   

Las Vegas Sands Corp.†

     316,035         19,676,339   

Matthews International Corp., Class A†(a)

     83,194         3,833,580   

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*†

     15,209         530,794   

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (Liberia)†

     168,743         11,469,462   

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.†

     865,568         16,653,528   

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.†(a)

     25,184         492,851   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc

     43,040         3,299,446   

Strayer Education, Inc.*(a)

     2,880         210,787   

Weight Watchers International, Inc.(a)

     261,301         6,806,891   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.†

     218,216         16,948,837   
     

 

 

 
        133,508,399   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

12


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Food & Staples Retailing — 2.0%

  

Rite Aid Corp.*†

     4,997,224       $ 26,235,426   

SUPERVALU, Inc.*†(a)

     2,406,363         20,766,913   

Sysco Corp.†

     35,921         1,384,395   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.(a)

     117,236         8,941,590   

Weis Markets, Inc.(a)

     3,117         139,143   
     

 

 

 
        57,467,467   
     

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 8.7%

  

Altria Group, Inc.†

     44,300         2,141,462   

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.†

     599,652         28,183,644   

Bunge, Ltd. (Bermuda)†

     343,078         30,413,865   

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated†

     6,997         632,809   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.†

     506,339         17,392,745   

Cott Corp. (Canada)†

     175,271         1,063,895   

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.†

     332,053         22,994,670   

Ingredion, Inc.†

     177,401         13,704,227   

Kellogg Co.†(a)

     208,377         13,327,793   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.†

     31,104         4,720,032   

Lancaster Colony Corp.†

     38,018         3,478,267   

Lorillard, Inc.

     133,081         8,184,482   

Monster Beverage Corp.*†

     55,852         5,634,350   

National Beverage Corp.*(a)

     15,618         392,324   

PepsiCo, Inc.†

     34,618         3,329,213   

Philip Morris International, Inc.†

     131,502         11,704,993   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*†(a)

     835,722         23,742,862   

Sanderson Farms, Inc.(a)

     342,503         28,763,402   

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.(a)

     13,977         416,375   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A†

     429,596         17,334,199   

Vector Group, Ltd.(a)

     752,810         16,817,775   
     

 

 

 
        254,373,384   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Services — 6.8%

  

Abaxis, Inc.(a)

     41,823         2,202,399   

ABIOMED, Inc.*(a)

     6,851         224,644   

Align Technology, Inc.*†(a)

     378,636         19,923,826   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     15,143         1,293,364   

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*†

     122,222         2,096,107   

Amsurg Corp.*†

     163,132         8,810,759   

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.*†

     104,867         4,209,361   

Cardinal Health, Inc.†

     57,531         4,515,033   

CareFusion Corp.*†

     275,934         15,830,334   

Catamaran Corp. (Canada)*

     1,770         84,376   

Chemed Corp.(a)

     19,951         2,062,135   

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.†(a)

     20,948         1,319,305   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

CorVel Corp.*†

     25,971       $ 893,922   

Cyberonics, Inc.*†

     60,981         3,201,503   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.*†

     32,329         2,523,925   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.†

     162,255         8,237,686   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*†

     102,953         12,449,077   

Express Scripts Holding Co.*(a)

     47,768         3,669,538   

Globus Medical, Inc., Class A*†

     272,668         6,045,050   

Greatbatch, Inc.*†

     126,312         6,339,599   

Halyard Health, Inc.*

     23,468         891,080   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.†

     34,223         1,522,239   

ICU Medical, Inc.*†

     66,042         4,682,378   

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.*†

     5,349         273,387   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.†(a)

     122,240         2,658,720   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*†

     94,032         10,276,757   

MEDNAX, Inc.*†(a)

     249,539         15,578,720   

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.(a)

     677         12,552   

Natus Medical, Inc.*†

     184,927         6,287,518   

Omnicare, Inc.†

     1,488         99,086   

PharMerica Corp.*†

     108,661         3,117,484   

Quality Systems, Inc.†

     344,032         5,198,324   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

     47,305         3,001,975   

Select Medical Holdings Corp.†

     114,954         1,657,637   

Teleflex, Inc.(a)

     75,028         8,562,195   

Thoratec Corp.*†(a)

     223,470         6,073,915   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B†

     114,003         11,823,251   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*(a)

     153,195         12,886,763   
     

 

 

 
        200,535,924   
     

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 2.9%

  

Avon Products, Inc.†

     2,605,096         27,092,998   

Clorox Co. (The)†

     78,851         7,845,675   

Energizer Holdings, Inc.†

     226,527         27,783,537   

Inter Parfums, Inc.†

     81,984         2,328,346   

Kimberly-Clark Corp

     182,054         20,803,311   
     

 

 

 
        85,853,867   
     

 

 

 

Media — 3.7%

     

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.†(a)

     100,519         3,550,331   

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Class A†

     19,740         143,312   

Comcast Corp., Class A(a)

     134,802         7,461,291   

Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Class A*(a)

     3,804         13,276   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Media — (Continued)

     

DIRECTV*

     171,447       $ 14,879,885   

Gannett Co., Inc.(a)

     20,171         635,387   

Interpublic Group of Cos, Inc. (The)

     420,475         8,153,010   

Loral Space & Communications, Inc.*†

     50,031         3,827,372   

Morningstar, Inc.(a)

     2,745         187,346   

New York Times Co. (The), Class A(a)

     464,112         5,959,198   

News Corp.*†

     1,100,537         17,036,313   

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A(a)

     234,974         10,602,027   

Omnicom Group, Inc.†(a)

     307,537         22,099,609   

Starz, Class A*†(a)

     97,841         3,023,287   

Time, Inc.*(a)

     341,120         7,705,901   

Viacom, Inc., Class B†

     58,407         4,245,021   
     

 

 

 
        109,522,566   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 8.9%

  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.*

     21,650         753,853   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.†

     281,435         15,557,727   

Biogen Idec, Inc.*†

     22,879         7,345,989   

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.*

     2,026         228,573   

Bruker Corp.*†

     585,107         12,129,268   

Covance, Inc.*†(a)

     289,367         23,120,423   

Depomed, Inc.*†

     489,877         7,544,106   

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(a)

     143,125         6,154,375   

Endo International PLC (Ireland)*†

     3,226         215,884   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*

     230,462         25,811,744   

Johnson & Johnson†

     252,955         27,263,490   

Lannett Co., Inc.*(a)

     77,498         4,395,687   

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(a)

     222,112         12,276,130   

Luminex Corp.*

     2,028         38,532   

Mallinckrodt PLC (Ireland)*†

     29,154         2,687,416   

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*†

     48,443         12,521,062   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*(a)

     288,655         11,398,986   

PAREXEL International Corp.*†

     268,864         14,602,004   

PerkinElmer, Inc.(a)

     87,574         3,802,463   

Pfizer, Inc.†

     408,653         12,239,157   

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.*†(a)

     214,377         7,593,233   

Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc.*

     161,979         9,482,251   

United Therapeutics Corp.*†

     144,616         18,940,358   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals

     

International, Inc. (Canada)*

     127,878         17,012,889   

Waters Corp.*

     69,003         7,645,532   
     

 

 

 
        260,761,132   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — 14.8%

  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a)

     703,576       $ 23,555,724   

ANN, Inc.*(a)

     135,190         5,189,944   

AutoNation, Inc.*

     94,555         5,414,219   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*†(a)

     276,517         18,620,655   

Best Buy Co., Inc

     201,298         6,872,314   

Big Lots, Inc.†

     242,725         11,080,396   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.†(a)

     205,976         5,476,902   

Buckle, Inc. (The)(a)

     220,759         10,890,041   

Burlington Stores, Inc.*(a)

     46,313         1,942,367   

Cato Corp. (The), Class A†(a)

     124,908         4,455,468   

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

     42         633   

Children’s Place, Inc. (The)(a)

     46,632         2,296,626   

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.†

     73,585         4,270,138   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.†

     306,019         13,884,082   

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A†(a)

     158,424         16,754,922   

Dollar General Corp.*†

     64,734         4,056,880   

Dollar Tree, Inc.*†

     154,252         9,343,044   

DSW, Inc., Class A†

     368,257         10,918,820   

Foot Locker, Inc.†(a)

     174,026         9,747,196   

GameStop Corp., Class A(a)

     405,541         17,340,933   

Gap, Inc. (The)†(a)

     619,044         23,455,577   

GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A†

     55,414         2,303,560   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc

     34,542         2,950,923   

Guess?, Inc.†(a)

     796,816         17,665,411   

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.†

     88,477         1,947,379   

Hibbett Sports, Inc.*(a)

     242,974         11,028,590   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)†

     3,758         366,480   

HSN, Inc.†

     5,747         379,704   

Kohl’s Corp.†(a)

     314,743         17,065,365   

Lands’ End, Inc.*(a)

     314,149         14,912,653   

Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A*

     124,980         3,266,977   

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A†(a)

     100,586         7,807,485   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.†

     235,628         13,477,922   

Macy’s, Inc.†

     301,764         17,447,994   

Michaels Cos., Inc. (The)*(a)

     179,069         3,273,381   

Murphy USA, Inc.*†

     120,036         6,878,063   

Outerwall, Inc.*(a)

     367,629         23,259,887   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc

     3,115         140,923   

PetSmart, Inc.†(a)

     204,300         14,781,105   

Ross Stores, Inc.†

     188,776         15,237,999   

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*†

     296,581         8,692,789   

Target Corp.(a)

     191,839         11,859,487   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)†

     146,156         9,254,598   

Tractor Supply Co.†

     7,480         547,686   

 

 

 

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

 

14


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*†(a)

     573,075       $ 17,398,557   

Zumiez, Inc.*†(a)

     192,589         6,428,621   
     

 

 

 
        433,940,420   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 7.7%

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.*†

     70,702         1,398,486   

Altera Corp.†(a)

     123,476         4,243,870   

Atmel Corp.*†(a)

     1,962,010         14,558,114   

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*(a)

     526,734         10,165,966   

Diodes, Inc.*

     102,012         2,634,970   

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.*(a)

     1,492,538         22,910,458   

Freescale Semiconductor Ltd.

     

(Bermuda)†(a)

     9,399         186,946   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.*†

     626,831         10,286,297   

Intel Corp.†

     177,682         6,042,965   

International Rectifier Corp.*†

     153,741         6,114,280   

Intersil Corp., Class A(a)

     304,895         4,052,055   

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*†

     839,543         5,633,334   

Linear Technology Corp.(a)

     270,757         11,599,230   

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (Bermuda)†

     1,311,916         17,632,151   

Micron Technology, Inc.*†

     707,022         23,395,358   

MKS Instruments, Inc.†

     158,370         5,764,668   

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

     65,446         1,278,815   

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.*†

     661,431         17,713,122   

Pentair PLC (Ireland)†(a)

     288,875         19,369,069   

RF Micro Devices, Inc.*

     378,952         4,930,166   

Semtech Corp.*(a)

     18,069         458,591   

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     9,781         445,916   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.†

     161,812         9,423,931   

Teradyne, Inc.†

     329,270         6,058,568   

Tessera Technologies, Inc

     15,477         470,346   

Texas Instruments, Inc.†(a)

     398,502         19,789,609   
     

 

 

 
        226,557,281   
     

 

 

 

Software & Services — 13.6%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)†

     165,943         13,461,296   

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*†(a)

     424,162         8,160,877   

Activision Blizzard, Inc.†

     238,079         4,749,676   

Acxiom Corp.*†(a)

     462,739         8,718,003   

Advent Software, Inc.(a)

     102,258         3,534,037   

Amdocs, Ltd. (Channel Islands)†

     87,638         4,166,311   

ANSYS, Inc.*†

     9,673         759,911   

Aspen Technology, Inc.*†

     215,397         7,954,611   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

AVG Technologies NV (Netherlands)*†

     262,753       $ 4,708,534   

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.†(a)

     405,624         10,688,192   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.†

     283,312         12,445,896   

CA, Inc.†

     452,308         13,144,070   

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

     8,139         669,758   

CGI Group, Inc., Class A (Canada)*†(a)

     141,559         4,862,552   

Computer Sciences Corp.†

     333,045         20,115,918   

Conversant, Inc.*†(a)

     419,498         14,787,305   

DST Systems, Inc.†

     137,036         13,203,419   

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

     264,867         10,851,601   

IAC/InterActiveCorp.†

     170,499         11,541,077   

International Business Machines Corp.†

     96,361         15,841,748   

j2 Global, Inc.(a)

     15,757         852,296   

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.†

     222,791         13,327,358   

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

     226,137         8,269,830   

MAXIMUS, Inc.†

     157,983         7,655,856   

Microsoft Corp

     83,728         3,931,030   

NetScout Systems, Inc.*†

     193,886         7,146,638   

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*(a)

     646,645         17,077,894   

NIC, Inc.

     181,208         3,339,663   

Oracle Corp.†

     454,955         17,765,993   

Pegasystems, Inc.

     33,182         719,054   

Progress Software Corp.*†

     178,428         4,621,285   

Rovi Corp.*(a)

     455,767         9,516,415   

Science Applications International Corp.†

     151,873         7,428,108   

Stamps.com, Inc.*†

     52,446         1,935,257   

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.*†

     129,636         2,792,359   

Symantec Corp.†

     532,707         13,221,788   

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*(a)

     878,125         23,226,406   

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.*†

     53,503         1,380,912   

Teradata Corp.*(a)

     415,946         17,602,835   

TiVo, Inc.*†(a)

     859,585         11,217,584   

VeriSign, Inc.*(a)

     182,524         10,907,634   

Virtusa Corp.*†(a)

     68,175         2,793,812   

Western Union Co. (The)(a)

     963,429         16,339,756   

Xerox Corp.†

     801,804         10,647,957   
     

 

 

 
        398,082,512   
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — 10.7%

  

Anixter International, Inc.†

     78,186         6,659,102   
 

 

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

 

15


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (Continued)

  

Apple, Inc.†

     53,466       $ 5,774,328   

ARRIS Group, Inc.*†

     672,416         20,185,928   

Arrow Electronics, Inc.*†

     260,850         14,831,931   

AVX Corp.†(a)

     138,872         2,005,312   

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.†

     2,179,579         23,386,883   

CDW Corp.†

     277,601         8,561,215   

Cisco Systems, Inc.†

     359,022         8,785,268   

CommScope Holding Co., Inc.*†

     296,056         6,377,046   

Corning, Inc.

     600,415         12,266,478   

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)

     97,807         4,100,069   

F5 Networks, Inc.*†

     1,631         200,580   

FLIR Systems, Inc.

     130,627         4,379,923   

Harris Corp.†

     114,316         7,956,394   

Hewlett-Packard Co.†

     162,661         5,836,277   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*†

     152,277         3,464,302   

InterDigital, Inc.†(a)

     189,131         9,348,745   

IPG Photonics Corp.*(a)

     23,442         1,720,877   

Itron, Inc.*†(a)

     188,287         7,330,013   

Juniper Networks, Inc.†

     1,028,584         21,672,265   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A(a)

     21,747         938,601   

Methode Electronics, Inc.†

     138,486         5,453,579   

National Instruments Corp

     4,126         130,712   

NCR Corp.*(a)

     379,432         10,498,883   

NetApp, Inc.†

     143,913         6,159,476   

Newport Corp.*†

     105,297         1,883,763   

OSI Systems, Inc.*†

     124,088         8,795,357   

Polycom, Inc.*†

     920,243         12,036,778   

QUALCOMM, Inc.†

     7,426         583,015   

Rogers Corp.*†

     60,067         4,106,781   

Ruckus Wireless, Inc.*(a)

     629,803         8,174,843   

SanDisk Corp.†(a)

     153,327         14,434,204   

Sanmina Corp.*†

     480,157         12,037,536   

TE Connectivity Ltd. (Switzerland)

     151,412         9,255,816   

Universal Display Corp.*(a)

     186         5,818   

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.(a)

     953,444         12,881,028   

Western Digital Corp.†

     164,873         16,218,557   

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*†

     204,086         15,051,343   
     

 

 

 
        313,489,026   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — 2.4%

  

AT&T, Inc.(a)

     268,174         9,343,182   

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.†

     46,307         3,111,367   

CenturyLink, Inc.†(a)

     319,926         13,270,530   

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.*†(a)

     627,979         2,304,683   
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Telecommunication Services — (Continued)

  

Frontier Communications Corp.(a)

     2,212,053      $ 14,466,827   

Intelsat SA*

     157,479        3,064,541   

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*†

     3,744        39,200   

Verizon Communications, Inc.†

     213,536        10,730,184   

Vonage Holdings Corp.*(a)

     2,357        8,202   

Windstream Holdings, Inc.(a)

     1,338,746        14,030,058   
    

 

 

 
       70,368,774   
    

 

 

 

Transportation — 2.6%

  

American Airlines Group, Inc.†

     53,949        2,230,791   

ArcBest Corp.†(a)

     163,840        6,340,608   

Con-way, Inc.†(a)

     453,599        19,672,589   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.†

     539,754        21,714,303   

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.†

     1,684        71,839   

Matson, Inc.†(a)

     145,261        4,138,486   

Norfolk Southern Corp.†

     84,654        9,366,119   

Southwest Airlines Co.†

     183,130        6,314,322   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.*

     57,960        3,060,868   

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B(a)

     14,575        1,529,063   

Werner Enterprises, Inc.(a)

     6,457        177,826   
    

 

 

 
       74,616,814   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $3,390,911,641)

   

    3,594,163,636   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG POSITIONS - 122.7%
(Cost $3,390,911,641)

   

    3,594,163,636   
    

 

 

 

SHORT POSITIONS — (61.9)%

  

COMMON STOCKS — (61.4)%

  

Automobiles & Components — (0.2)%

  

Cooper-Standard Holding, Inc.*

     (20,977     (1,144,925

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     (72,253     (3,349,649

Drew Industries, Inc.*

     (772     (37,102

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.*

     (10,171     (158,769

Superior Industries International, Inc

     (4,395     (85,746

Tesla Motors, Inc.*

     (3,816     (922,327
    

 

 

 
       (5,698,518
    

 

 

 

Capital Goods — (6.4)%

  

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

     (40,922     (4,786,237

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

     (8,176     (257,708

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     (114,251     (5,015,619

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     (122,096     (5,959,506

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.*

     (101,354     (4,907,561
 

 

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

 

16


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

Astec Industries, Inc.

     (55,355   $ (2,098,508

Astronics Corp.*

     (27,033     (1,400,580

Babcock & Wilcox Co. (The)

     (439,888     (12,580,797

Barnes Group, Inc.

     (126,058     (4,608,680

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     (382,220     (10,576,027

Boeing Co. (The)

     (79,759     (9,962,697

Brady Corp., Class A

     (89,702     (2,138,496

CAE, Inc. (Canada)

     (27,431     (354,409

CLARCOR, Inc.

     (71,480     (4,786,301

Continental Building Products, Inc.*

     (13,212     (194,745

Cubic Corp.

     (98,372     (4,745,465

DigitalGlobe, Inc.*

     (69,717     (1,993,209

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     (182,645     (5,733,227

EnerSys

     (9,767     (613,368

Esterline Technologies Corp.*

     (6,458     (756,296

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

     (102,839     (3,840,008

Gorman-Rupp Co. (The)*

     (16,664     (528,915

Granite Construction, Inc.

     (25,529     (942,275

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

     (12,681     (995,332

II-VI, Inc.*

     (202,448     (2,731,024

Kaman Corp.

     (21,851     (940,904

Kennametal, Inc.

     (254,185     (9,814,083

Lennox International, Inc.

     (70,187     (6,241,028

MasTec, Inc.*

     (203,754     (5,835,515

Middleby Corp. (The)*

     (8,892     (786,942

MRC Global, Inc.*

     (215,475     (4,531,439

Mueller Industries, Inc.

     (129,978     (4,219,086

Nortek, Inc.*

     (25,219     (2,100,238

Oshkosh Corp.

     (29,213     (1,307,574

Powell Industries, Inc.

     (27,187     (1,237,824

Power Solutions International, Inc.*

     (53,983     (3,535,887

Primoris Services Corp.

     (527     (15,135

Rexnord Corp.*

     (61,629     (1,821,137

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     (67,836     (5,708,399

Sensata Technologies Holding NV (Netherlands)

     (178,315     (8,703,555

SolarCity Corp.*

     (146,000     (8,640,280

TAL International Group, Inc.

     (51,471     (2,219,944

Taser International, Inc.*

     (256,202     (4,826,846

Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

     (30,359     (1,045,564

Titan International, Inc.

     (356,591     (3,765,601

Triumph Group, Inc.

     (98,928     (6,888,357

Tutor Perini Corp.*

     (113,343     (3,174,737
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

WABCO Holdings, Inc.*

     (28,022   $ (2,728,782

Wabtec Corp.

     (40,010     (3,452,863

Watsco, Inc.

     (5,824     (591,835
    

 

 

 
       (186,640,545
    

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — (1.9)%

  

Acacia Research Corp.

     (54,396     (979,128

Advisory Board Co. (The)*

     (245,177     (13,158,650

Covanta Holding Corp.

     (41,940     (925,616

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

     (190,727     (5,679,850

Herman Miller, Inc.

     (204,508     (6,544,256

ICF International, Inc.*

     (12,502     (454,323

Interface, Inc.

     (227,525     (3,647,226

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     (71,542     (1,261,285

Kforce, Inc.

     (56,276     (1,302,789

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     (1,641     (20,974

Mistras Group, Inc.*

     (36,333     (599,131

Paylocity Corp.*

     (69,232     (1,696,184

Stericycle, Inc.*

     (9,905     (1,248,030

US Ecology, Inc.

     (153,108     (7,698,270

WageWorks, Inc.*

     (193,394     (11,025,392
    

 

 

 
       (56,241,104
    

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — (2.5)%

  

Callaway Golf Co.

     (31,991     (250,809

Carter’s, Inc.

     (15,732     (1,229,141

Crocs, Inc.*

     (131,599     (1,537,076

DR Horton, Inc.

     (367,628     (8,378,242

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (Canada)

     (137,994     (8,228,582

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A*

     (558,789     (2,101,047

Kate Spade & Co.*

     (88,680     (2,405,888

KB Home

     (739,755     (11,643,744

MDC Holdings, Inc.

     (439,014     (10,720,722

Meritage Homes Corp.*

     (309,742     (11,395,408

Ryland Group, Inc. (The)

     (137,079     (4,908,799

Standard Pacific Corp.*

     (371,652     (2,750,225

Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A*

     (206,127     (3,553,629

William Lyon Homes, Class A*

     (130,787     (3,094,420
    

 

 

 
       (72,197,732
    

 

 

 

Consumer Services — (4.2)%

  

2U, Inc.*

     (41,443     (754,263

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.*

     (488,520     (9,237,913

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

     (222,405     (10,864,484

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     (26,848     (2,737,959
 

 

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

 

17


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Services — (Continued)

  

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.

     (144,086   $ (2,746,279

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     (26,622     (1,468,203

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     (42,015     (2,012,519

International Speedway Corp., Class A

     (91,293     (2,860,210

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.*

     (440,959     (8,342,944

Life Time Fitness, Inc.*

     (193,915     (10,814,640

LifeLock, Inc.*

     (410,483     (6,941,268

MGM Resorts International*

     (156,671     (3,642,601

Noodles & Co.*

     (20,720     (473,038

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
(Bermuda)*

     (180,946     (7,056,894

Papa John’s International, Inc.

     (102,894     (4,811,323

Penn National Gaming, Inc.*

     (475,477     (6,223,994

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.*

     (354,579     (9,087,860

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.*

     (77,189     (3,577,710

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     (177,163     (9,738,650

Service Corp. International

     (256,741     (5,614,926

Sonic Corp.

     (204,807     (5,163,184

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     (266,014     (7,679,824

Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc.*

     (25,223     (919,631
    

 

 

 
       (122,770,317
    

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — (1.2)%

  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     (140,759     (11,523,939

Kroger Co. (The)

     (153,728     (8,564,187

PriceSmart, Inc.

     (5,169     (460,196

SpartanNash Co.

     (120,591     (2,702,444

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     (188,652     (12,832,109
    

 

 

 
       (36,082,875
    

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — (2.0)%

  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A*

     (20,131     (5,012,619

Boulder Brands, Inc.*

     (242,962     (2,157,503

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     (10,445     (967,938

Darling Ingredients, Inc.*

     (632,894     (11,138,934

Dean Foods Co.

     (353,278     (5,196,719

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)*

     (17,697     (1,915,700

Hershey Co. (The)

     (46,003     (4,412,148

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

     (330     (34,000

JM Smucker Co. (The)

     (11,792     (1,226,368

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     (25,047     (2,487,418

Post Holdings, Inc.*

     (380,831     (14,281,163

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.*

     (86,544     (7,370,952

WhiteWave Foods Co.*

     (85,062     (3,166,858
    

 

 

 
       (59,368,320
    

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (6.1)%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     (121,028   $ (7,509,787

Accuray, Inc.*

     (222,489     (1,408,355

Adeptus Health, Inc., Class A*

     (12,996     (431,207

Alere, Inc.*

     (40,298     (1,610,711

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.*

     (550,231     (7,549,169

Analogic Corp.

     (17,415     (1,270,250

athenahealth, Inc.*

     (66,511     (8,147,596

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.*

     (64,714     (1,944,009

BioScrip, Inc.*

     (196,351     (1,268,427

Capital Senior Living Corp.*

     (92,730     (2,086,425

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.*

     (151,482     (4,695,942

Cerner Corp.*

     (24,513     (1,552,653

Community Health Systems, Inc.*

     (144,863     (7,963,119

CONMED Corp.

     (9,072     (380,933

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

     (8,435     (1,382,497

Endologix, Inc.*

     (341,685     (3,895,209

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     (3,542     (137,146

ExamWorks Group, Inc.*

     (168,568     (6,537,067

Hanger, Inc.*

     (304,281     (7,281,444

Healthways, Inc.*

     (94,175     (1,459,713

HeartWare International, Inc.*

     (57,363     (4,423,835

Henry Schein, Inc.*

     (12,687     (1,522,821

Insulet Corp.*

     (92,536     (3,994,779

K2M Group Holdings, Inc.*

     (971     (15,633

LDR Holding Corp.*

     (77,653     (2,674,369

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.*

     (76,659     (5,366,130

McKesson Corp.

     (1,345     (273,586

Medidata Solutions, Inc.*

     (190,261     (8,582,674

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.*

     (58,469     (9,919,558

National Healthcare Corp.

     (1,689     (101,864

Neogen Corp.*

     (105,583     (4,635,094

Novadaq Technologies, Inc. (Canada)*

     (258,796     (4,042,394

NuVasive, Inc.*

     (10,882     (445,074

NxStage Medical, Inc.*

     (227,777     (3,453,099

Omnicell, Inc.*

     (29,934     (967,168

Owens & Minor, Inc.

     (14,803     (493,236

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     (121,681     (5,245,668

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

     (5,007     (221,209

Quidel Corp.*

     (114,727     (3,275,456

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.*

     (60,749     (4,771,834

Spectranetics Corp.*

     (252,803     (8,031,551

STERIS Corp.

     (11,052     (683,014

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.*

     (19,434     (596,235
 

 

 

 

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

 

18


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     (95,902   $ (5,375,307

Tornier NV (Netherlands)

     (163,385     (4,566,611

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*

     (198,956     (5,924,910

Volcano Corp.*

     (309,823     (3,135,409

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

     (57,242     (2,933,653

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

     (389,719     (12,322,915

Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.*

     (116,378     (2,983,932
    

 

 

 
       (179,490,677
    

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — (0.2)%

  

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

     (16,108     (264,171

Revlon, Inc., Class A*

     (28,456     (976,041

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

     (36,409     (3,298,291
    

 

 

 
       (4,538,503
    

 

 

 

Media — (1.6)%

  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,

    

Class A

     (8,469     (215,113

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A*

     (69,651     (4,224,333

Carmike Cinemas, Inc.*

     (10,619     (340,339

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A*

     (55,750     (8,830,242

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Class A*

     (138,742     (3,091,172

EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A*

     (327,177     (6,281,798

Gray Television, Inc.*

     (321,897     (2,974,328

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*

     (220,249     (5,726,474

Madison Square Garden Co. (The), Class A*

     (29,514     (2,235,981

MDC Partners, Inc., Class A (Canada)

     (110,544     (2,288,261

National CineMedia, Inc.

     (138,671     (2,204,869

Rentrak Corp.*

     (30,388     (2,335,926

Scholastic Corp.

     (108,811     (3,787,711

SFX Entertainment, Inc.*

     (198,976     (1,022,737

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     (201,729     (2,491,353
    

 

 

 
       (48,050,637
    

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life
Sciences — (8.0)%

  

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (6,182     (171,241

Acceleron Pharma, Inc.*

     (146,567     (5,420,048

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (104,992     (1,233,656

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (67,422     (5,665,471

Akorn, Inc.*

     (307,376     (13,693,601

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*

     (247,706     (5,761,642

Alkermes PLC (Ireland)*

     (74,092     (3,745,351
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (Continued)

   

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (48,550   $ (1,602,635

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (1,794,726     (7,825,005

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (304,045     (1,812,108

Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (7,812     (211,705

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (538,224     (6,964,619

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.*

     (384,333     (6,687,394

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

     (47,557     (1,996,918

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     (92,833     (5,401,952

Catalent, Inc.*

     (3,402     (88,554

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (421,180     (7,054,765

Cepheid*

     (101,950     (5,404,369

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

     (20,032     (1,265,221

Chimerix, Inc.*

     (151,075     (4,689,368

Clovis Oncology, Inc.*

     (26,796     (1,598,649

Eli Lilly & Co.

     (98,736     (6,549,159

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.*

     (148,587     (3,361,038

Fluidigm Corp.*

     (200,247     (5,807,163

Genomic Health, Inc.*

     (88,525     (3,216,999

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (529,576     (5,094,521

ImmunoGen, Inc.*

     (682,141     (6,316,626

Impax Laboratories, Inc.*

     (40,809     (1,182,237

Incyte Corp.*

     (68,839     (4,616,343

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (11,236     (153,034

Insmed, Inc.*

     (25,533     (362,313

Intrexon Corp.*

     (95,413     (2,129,618

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (256,989     (3,602,986

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (76,823     (3,538,467

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland)*

     (1,858     (313,705

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (44,718     (1,837,015

Kite Pharma, Inc.*

     (94,062     (3,479,353

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (55,468     (1,955,247

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (100,747     (146,083

Medicines Co. (The)*

     (273,891     (6,934,920

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (335,041     (3,655,297

Mylan, Inc.*

     (252     (13,495

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     (411,489     (7,620,776

Novavax, Inc.*

     (1,661,090     (9,302,104

Ophthotech Corp.*

     (110,673     (4,617,278

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (576,524     (2,340,687

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (7,769     (721,119

Perrigo Co. PLC (Ireland)

     (5,739     (926,562
 

 

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

 

19


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (Continued)

   

Pharmacyclics, Inc.*

     (43,991   $ (5,748,304

Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (9,773     (278,531

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (150,555     (6,153,183

Puma Biotechnology, Inc.*

     (634     (158,880

Receptos, Inc.*

     (59,077     (6,123,331

Relypsa, Inc.*

     (170,197     (3,500,952

Repligen Corp.*

     (177,929     (4,487,369

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (39,336     (1,538,824

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.*

     (103,164     (1,252,411

Synageva BioPharma Corp.*

     (92,828     (7,030,793

Techne Corp.

     (16,272     (1,481,566

TESARO, Inc.*

     (182,230     (5,069,639

TherapeuticsMD, Inc.*

     (5,470     (24,287

Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (Cayman Islands)*

     (121,017     (2,214,611

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     (7,112     (334,335

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (60,277     (6,789,601

Zoetis, Inc.

     (39,504     (1,467,969

ZS Pharma, Inc.*

     (109,176     (4,107,201
    

 

 

 
       (235,850,204
    

 

 

 

Retailing — (5.9)%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     (77,593     (11,403,067

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     (40,419     (12,346,388

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.*

     (717,951     (8,938,490

CarMax, Inc.*

     (209,108     (11,691,228

CST Brands, Inc.

     (250,406     (9,578,030

Groupon, Inc.*

     (1,339,187     (9,789,457

JC Penney Co., Inc.*

     (493,845     (3,758,160

LKQ Corp.*

     (135,475     (3,870,521

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.*

     (209,139     (11,245,404

Mattress Firm Holding Corp.*

     (7,395     (467,290

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

     (281,279     (13,228,551

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

     (42,169     (2,253,511

Netflix, Inc.*

     (11,127     (4,370,352

Nordstrom, Inc.

     (42,421     (3,080,189

Office Depot, Inc.*

     (1,330,525     (6,945,341

Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack (The)*

     (98,953     (943,022

Performance Sports Group Ltd.*

     (55,154     (950,303

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

     (363,244     (4,685,848

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

     (64,616     (2,001,158

Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.* .

     (74,852     (6,012,113

RetailMeNot, Inc.*

     (199,154     (4,194,183

Select Comfort Corp.*

     (109,094     (2,802,625
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Shutterfly, Inc.*

     (101,197   $ (4,233,071

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     (98,824     (11,859,868

Stage Stores, Inc

     (51,815     (874,119

Stein Mart, Inc.

     (21,632     (289,436

Tuesday Morning Corp.*

     (259,144     (5,283,946

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.*

     (264,484     (12,412,234

Wayfair, Inc., Class A*

     (81,267     (2,039,802
    

 

 

 
       (171,547,707
    

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — (2.8)%

  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

     (1,667,791     (4,669,815

Analog Devices, Inc.

     (132,645     (6,581,845

Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*

     (259,394     (1,678,279

Avago Technologies Ltd. (Singapore)

     (61,996     (5,347,155

Brooks Automation, Inc.

     (240,539     (2,965,846

Cree, Inc.*

     (338,759     (10,664,133

Entegris, Inc.*

     (589,628     (8,007,148

First Solar, Inc.*

     (33,160     (1,953,124

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*

     (390,750     (236,404

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     (89,285     (1,963,377

Microsemi Corp.*

     (338,664     (8,828,970

PMC-Sierra, Inc.*

     (606,782     (4,726,832

Spansion, Inc., Class A*

     (440,836     (9,072,405

SunEdison, Inc.*

     (34,697     (676,938

Ultratech, Inc.*

     (190,678     (3,647,670

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*

     (321,598     (11,574,312
    

 

 

 
       (82,594,253
    

 

 

 

Software & Services — (10.5)%

  

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

     (150,380     (10,544,646

Autodesk, Inc.*

     (186,228     (10,715,559

Barracuda Networks, Inc.*

     (17,962     (577,478

Benefitfocus, Inc.*

     (60,641     (1,680,362

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Class B*

     (221,351     (7,393,123

Blucora, Inc.*

     (25,869     (438,480

Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.*

     (176,299     (4,423,342

BroadSoft, Inc.*

     (169,146     (3,873,443

CommVault Systems, Inc.*

     (170,254     (7,549,062

comScore, Inc.*

     (153,777     (6,480,163

Concur Technologies, Inc.*

     (4,708     (604,131

Convergys Corp.

     (490,385     (9,891,065

CoreLogic, Inc.*

     (153,582     (4,817,867

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.*

     (311,998     (11,316,167

CoStar Group, Inc.*

     (1,351     (217,633
 

 

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

 

20


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

Cvent, Inc.*

     (117,361   $ (3,044,344

Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.*

     (116,433     (5,478,173

Demandware, Inc.*

     (55,834     (3,347,248

Digital River, Inc.*

     (16,432     (420,166

Ellie Mae, Inc.*

     (174,084     (6,681,344

Envestnet, Inc.*

     (99,586     (4,423,610

Equinix, Inc.

     (8,179     (1,708,593

FireEye, Inc.*

     (243,859     (8,288,767

Fleetmatics Group PLC (Ireland)*

     (20,583     (764,453

Forrester Research, Inc.

     (6,253     (251,871

Fortinet, Inc.*

     (236,719     (6,166,530

Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.*

     (64,042     (783,234

Global Payments, Inc.

     (1,723     (138,702

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     (20,492     (1,058,412

Imperva, Inc.*

     (88,301     (3,617,692

Infoblox, Inc.*

     (271,826     (4,387,272

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.*

     (116,718     (5,632,811

Jive Software, Inc.*

     (292,602     (1,787,798

LinkedIn Corp., Class A*

     (406     (92,958

LivePerson, Inc.*

     (226,520     (3,261,888

LogMeIn, Inc.*

     (74,456     (3,577,611

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     (134,963     (5,413,366

Marketo, Inc.*

     (276,856     (8,934,143

MicroStrategy, Inc.*

     (13,651     (2,196,173

MobileIron, Inc.*

     (101,531     (1,021,402

Move, Inc.*

     (214,105     (4,485,500

NetSuite, Inc.*

     (56,406     (6,129,076

Nuance Communications, Inc.*

     (838,683     (12,940,879

Paycom Software, Inc.*

     (64,565     (1,146,029

Proofpoint, Inc.*

     (77,084     (3,394,779

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

     (83,384     (2,333,084

Qlik Technologies, Inc.*

     (55,839     (1,583,036

Qualys, Inc.*

     (13,265     (425,541

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.*

     (322,402     (12,367,341

RealPage, Inc.*

     (283,981     (5,642,702

Sapient Corp.*

     (264,740     (4,585,297

Shutterstock, Inc.

     (117,580     (9,143,021

Silver Spring Networks, Inc.*

     (114,505     (1,096,958

Splunk, Inc.

     (73,629     (4,865,404

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

     (2,056     (119,865

Tableau Software, Inc., Class A*

     (72,938     (6,023,949

Tangoe, Inc.*

     (9,110     (133,644

TIBCO Software, Inc.*

     (535,365     (12,511,480

Twitter, Inc.*

     (217,849     (9,034,198
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

Vantiv, Inc., Class A*

     (158,617   $ (4,904,438

Varonis Systems, Inc.*

     (54,118     (1,054,219

Verint Systems, Inc.*

     (195,921     (11,263,498

Vistaprint NV (Netherlands)

     (66,791     (4,465,646

Web.com Group, Inc.*

     (4,429     (90,927

Workday, Inc., Class A*

     (33,218     (3,171,655

Xoom Corp.*

     (30,538     (461,124

Yelp, Inc.*

     (129,200     (7,752,000

Zendesk, Inc.*

     (70,160     (1,824,160

Zillow, Inc., Class A*

     (8,203     (891,912

Zynga, Inc., Class A*

     (3,744,657     (9,548,875
    

 

 

 
       (306,391,319
    

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (3.8)%

  

ADTRAN, Inc.

     (11,707     (248,305

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     (19,299     (976,143

Avnet, Inc.

     (24,375     (1,054,219

Badger Meter, Inc.

     (16,132     (918,233

Belden, Inc.

     (76,388     (5,438,062

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.*

     (86,130     (2,043,004

BlackBerry Ltd. (Canada)*

     (623,215     (6,543,758

CalAmp Corp.*

     (94,360     (1,819,261

Celestica, Inc. (Canada)*

     (148,617     (1,631,815

Ciena Corp.*

     (362,065     (6,068,209

Cray, Inc.*

     (252,622     (8,755,879

Electronics For Imaging, Inc.*

     (175,591     (8,028,021

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

     (7,467     (418,152

Finisar Corp.*

     (563,781     (9,426,418

Infinera Corp.*

     (352,968     (5,128,625

Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A*

     (85,548     (2,296,108

Ixia*

     (308,309     (2,969,016

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

     (61,487     (1,288,153

MTS Systems Corp.

     (39,910     (2,634,459

Nimble Storage, Inc.*

     (188,715     (5,163,242

Plantronics, Inc.

     (26,997     (1,400,334

Plexus Corp.*

     (27,208     (1,125,051

Riverbed Technology, Inc.*

     (119,019     (2,260,171

ScanSource, Inc.*

     (24,421     (932,394

Sonus Networks, Inc.*

     (2,065,455     (7,167,129

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

     (9,020     (288,279

SYNNEX Corp.*

     (179,346     (12,407,156

ViaSat, Inc.*

     (207,394     (12,991,160
    

 

 

 
       (111,420,756
    

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

21


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Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Telecommunication Services — (1.5)%

  

8X8, Inc.*

     (670,064   $ (5,266,703

Arista Networks, Inc.*

     (2,174     (176,637

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     (146,420     (4,969,495

Iridium Communications, Inc.*

     (510,004     (4,845,038

RingCentral, Inc., Class A*

     (376,905     (4,952,532

SBA Communications Corp., Class A*.

     (49,797     (5,593,697

Sprint Corp.*

     (373,052     (2,212,198

T-Mobile US, Inc.*

     (325,635     (9,505,286

tw telecom, Inc.*

     (82,498     (3,529,264

United States Cellular Corp.*

     (90,420     (3,293,096
    

 

 

 
       (44,343,946
    

 

 

 

Transportation — (2.6)%

  

Allegiant Travel Co.*

     (76,957     (10,271,451

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.*

     (180,077     (6,648,443

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (Canada)

     (2,542     (527,923

FedEx Corp.

     (4,814     (805,864

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A*

     (80,051     (7,700,906

Heartland Express, Inc.

     (284,215     (7,145,165

Hub Group, Inc., Class A*

     (106,752     (3,874,030

JetBlue Airways Corp.*

     (851,883     (9,830,730

Kansas City Southern

     (19,593     (2,405,824

Knight Transportation, Inc.

     (101,645     (2,974,133

Marten Transport Ltd.

     (30,059     (589,758

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.*

     (140,166     (2,888,821
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Transportation — (Continued)

  

Ryder System, Inc.

     (25,070   $ (2,217,943

Saia, Inc.*

     (20,100     (985,302

Spirit Airlines, Inc.*

     (27,051     (1,977,699

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

     (27,966     (736,065

UTi Worldwide, Inc. (British Virgin Islands)

     (800,303     (8,747,312

Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.*

     (296,910     (5,270,153
    

 

 

 
       (75,597,522
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Proceeds $1,749,573,115)

   

    (1,798,824,935
    

 

 

 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — (0.5)%

  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

     (68,729     (13,859,890
    

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Proceeds $13,085,369)

   

    (13,859,890
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITES SOLD SHORT-(61.9)%
(Proceeds $1,762,658,484)

   

    (1,812,684,825
    

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 39.2%

   

    1,148,041,438   
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

  $ 2,929,520,249   
    

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short.

(a) 

All or portion of the security is on loan. (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements)

 

 

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

 

22


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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

LONG POSITIONS - 144.1%

  

COMMON STOCKS — 144.1%

  

Automobiles & Components — 1.8%

  

Delphi Automotive PLC
(Jersey)†

     1,054       $ 72,705   

Ford Motor Co.†

     172         2,423   

General Motors Co.†

     83         2,606   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)†

     978         23,697   

Johnson Controls, Inc.

     30         1,418   
     

 

 

 
        102,849   
     

 

 

 

Banks — 3.2%

  

BB&T Corp.†

     31         1,174   

Citigroup, Inc.†

     134         7,173   

Fifth Third Bancorp†

     1,342         26,827   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.†

     36         357   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.†

     1,597         96,587   

KeyCorp.†

     38         502   

M&T Bank Corp.†

     2         244   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     314         27,126   

Regions Financial Corp.†

     676         6,713   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     23         900   

US Bancorp†

     79         3,365   

Wells Fargo & Co.†

     313         16,617   
     

 

 

 
        187,585   
     

 

 

 

Capital Goods — 19.2%

  

3M Co.†

     305         46,900   

Allegion PLC (Ireland)

     4         212   

AMETEK, Inc.

     10         522   

Boeing Co. (The)

     31         3,872   

Caterpillar, Inc.†

     1,051         106,582   

Cummins, Inc.

     8         1,169   

Danaher Corp.†

     31         2,492   

Dover Corp.†

     587         46,631   

Eaton Corp. PLC (Ireland)

     21         1,436   

Emerson Electric Co.†

     750         48,045   

Flowserve Corp.

     451         30,663   

Fluor Corp.†(a)

     560         37,150   

General Dynamics Corp.†

     1,177         164,498   

Honeywell International, Inc.†

     35         3,364   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.†

     798         72,658   

Ingersoll-Rand PLC (Ireland)

     191         11,960   

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.*†

     473         22,444   

Joy Global, Inc.(a)

     5         263   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.†

     301         36,559   

Lockheed Martin Corp.†

     279         53,169   

Masco Corp.†

     1,244         27,455   

Northrop Grumman Corp.†

     733         101,125   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.†

     255       $ 32,393   

Pentair PLC (Ireland)†

     9         603   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     199         43,919   

Raytheon Co.†

     1,095         113,749   

Rockwell Automation, Inc.†

     377         42,356   

Snap-on, Inc.†

     3         396   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     6         562   

United Technologies Corp.

     40         4,280   

WW Grainger, Inc.†(a)

     243         59,972   
     

 

 

 
        1,117,399   
     

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — 0.3%

  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)†

     2         246   

Equifax, Inc.

     5         379   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.†

     720         17,813   

Republic Services, Inc.†

     6         230   

Robert Half International, Inc.†

     6         329   

Tyco International Ltd. (Switzerland)

     20         859   

Waste Management, Inc.†

     17         831   
     

 

 

 
        20,687   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — 2.6%

  

Coach, Inc.†

     977         33,589   

Fossil Group, Inc.*†

     3         305   

Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland)

     678         37,615   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     6         236   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.†

     955         31,830   

PVH Corp.†

     3         343   

Whirlpool Corp.†

     278         47,830   
     

 

 

 
        151,748   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 0.7%

  

Carnival Corp. (Panama)

     34         1,365   

McDonald’s Corp.†

     43         4,030   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     8         613   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.†

     438         34,019   
     

 

 

 
        40,027   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Financials — 7.7%

  

American Express Co.†

     6         540   

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     8         1,009   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

     21         813   

Capital One Financial Corp.†

     935         77,390   

Discover Financial Services†

     994         63,397   

Franklin Resources, Inc.†

     2,214         123,121   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)†

     560         106,394   
 

 

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

 

23


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE 500 FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Diversified Financials — (Continued)

  

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.†

     236       $   21,353   

Moody’s Corp.†

     9         893   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)†

     599         25,913   

Navient Corp.†

     1,457         28,819   
     

 

 

 
        449,642   
     

 

 

 

Energy — 11.9%

  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     22         2,019   

Apache Corp.†

     1,359         104,915   

Baker Hughes, Inc.†

     1,535         81,294   

Cameron International Corp.*

     164         9,766   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     29         643   

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

     5         189   

FMC Technologies, Inc.*

     11         616   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.†

     1,013         92,082   

Nabors Industries Ltd. (Bermuda)

     12         214   

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.†

     1,530         111,139   

Newfield Exploration Co*

     6         196   

Phillips 66†

     1,962         154,017   

QEP Resources, Inc.

     7         175   

Schlumberger Ltd. (Curacao)

     57         5,624   

Tesoro Corp.†

     459         32,777   

Transocean Ltd. (Switzerland)

     13         388   

Valero Energy Corp.†

     1,883         94,320   
     

 

 

 
        690,374   
     

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — 0.8%

  

CVS Health Corp.†

     49         4,205   

Sysco Corp.†(a)

     26         1,002   

Walgreen Co.

     42         2,697   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     490         37,372   
     

 

 

 
        45,276   
     

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 11.4%

  

Altria Group, Inc.†

     1,658         80,148   

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.†

     2,302         108,194   

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     861         37,324   

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.†

     691         47,852   

Kellogg Co.†

     1,254         80,206   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.†

     21         1,183   

Lorillard, Inc.†

     1,266         77,859   

PepsiCo, Inc.†

     150         14,426   

Philip Morris International, Inc.†

     1,278         113,755   

Reynolds American, Inc.†

     740         46,553   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A†

     1,324         53,423   
     

 

 

 
        660,923   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — 12.5%

  

Aetna, Inc.†

     1,250       $ 103,138   

Becton Dickinson and Co.

     7         901   

CareFusion Corp.*†

     11         631   

Cigna Corp.†

     945         94,094   

CR Bard, Inc.†

     3         492   

Express Scripts Holding Co.*

     33         2,535   

Humana, Inc.†

     549         76,229   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*†

     243         26,557   

Medtronic, Inc.†

     546         37,215   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

     515         32,682   

St Jude Medical, Inc.†

     12         770   

Stryker Corp.

     16         1,400   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.†

     1,357         128,929   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*

     358         30,115   

WellPoint, Inc.†

     959         121,496   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.†

     601         66,855   
     

 

 

 
        724,039   
     

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 3.3%

  

Avon Products, Inc.†

     1,545         16,068   

Clorox Co. (The)†

     459         45,671   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     40         2,675   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.†

     1,026         117,241   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)†

     119         10,385   
     

 

 

 
        192,040   
     

 

 

 

Insurance — 10.8%

  

Ace Ltd. (Switzerland)†

     14         1,530   

Aflac, Inc.†

     1,601         95,628   

Allstate Corp. (The)†

     1,489         96,562   

American International Group, Inc.†

     853         45,695   

Assurant, Inc.†

     254         17,328   

Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A*†

     1,765         24,692   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     10         396   

Lincoln National Corp.†

     926         50,708   

Marsh & McLennan Cos, Inc.

     1,925         104,662   

MetLife, Inc.†

     819         44,423   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     11         576   

Progressive Corp. (The)†

     26         687   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     6         531   

Travelers Cos, Inc. (The)†

     1,156         116,525   

Unum Group†

     906         30,315   
     

 

 

 
        630,258   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

24


GOTHAM ABSOLUTE 500 FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Materials — 10.1%

  

Alcoa, Inc.

     3,581       $ 60,018   

Avery Dennison Corp.

     309         14,477   

Ball Corp.†

     492         31,700   

Bemis Co, Inc.(a)

     356         13,695   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.†

     177         46,020   

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

     1,313         64,862   

Eastman Chemical Co.†

     93         7,513   

International Paper Co.†

     1,519         76,892   

Lyondellbasell Industries NV, Class A (Netherlands)†

     1,789         163,926   

MeadWestvaco Corp.

     7         309   

Monsanto Co.

     20         2,301   

Newmont Mining Corp.

     1,442         27,052   

Nucor Corp.

     13         703   

Owens-Illinois, Inc.*†

     586         15,101   

PPG Industries, Inc.

     6         1,222   

Praxair, Inc.

     12         1,512   

Sealed Air Corp.

     748         27,115   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     136         31,220   
     

 

 

 
        585,638   
     

 

 

 

Media — 4.2%

  

Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A

     12         223   

Comcast Corp., Class A†

     114         6,310   

DIRECTV*†

     505         43,829   

Gannett Co., Inc.

     800         25,200   

Interpublic Group of Cos, Inc. (The)†

     593         11,498   

Omnicom Group, Inc.†(a)

     869         62,446   

Time Warner, Inc.†

     38         3,020   

Viacom, Inc., Class B†

     1,228         89,251   
     

 

 

 
        241,777   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 2.4%

  

AbbVie, Inc.†

     60         3,808   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     47         3,118   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*

     70         7,840   

Johnson & Johnson†

     862         92,906   

Mallinckrodt PLC (Ireland)*

     2         184   

Pfizer, Inc.†

     1,017         30,459   

Waters Corp.*

     1         111   
     

 

 

 
        138,426   
     

 

 

 

Retailing — 10.3%

  

AutoZone, Inc.*†

     110         60,887   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*†

     668         44,983   

Best Buy Co., Inc.†

     16         546   

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Dollar General Corp.*†

     13       $ 815   

Dollar Tree, Inc.*†

     10         606   

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

     5         391   

GameStop Corp., Class A(a)

     5         214   

Gap, Inc. (The)†

     1,542         58,426   

Genuine Parts Co.†

     136         13,203   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)†

     986         96,155   

Kohl’s Corp.†

     728         39,472   

L Brands, Inc.†

     12         865   

Lowe’s Cos, Inc.†

     2,431         139,053   

Macy’s, Inc.†

     1,256         72,622   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*†

     4         704   

PetSmart, Inc.†(a)

     353         25,540   

Ross Stores, Inc.†

     59         4,762   

Target Corp.†

     623         38,514   

TJX Cos, Inc. (The)†

     31         1,963   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*†

     6         182   
     

 

 

 
        599,903   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.6%

  

Altera Corp.†

     1,087         37,360   

Applied Materials, Inc.

     54         1,193   

Intel Corp.†

     2,731         92,881   

Linear Technology Corp.†

     11         471   

NVIDIA Corp.

     25         489   

Texas Instruments, Inc.†

     2,054         102,002   

Xilinx, Inc.†

     784         34,872   
     

 

 

 
        269,268   
     

 

 

 

Software & Services — 9.2%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)†

     1,118         90,692   

CA, Inc.†

     1,565         45,479   

Computer Sciences Corp.†

     517         31,227   

International Business Machines Corp.†

     825         135,630   

Microsoft Corp.†

     1,109         52,068   

Oracle Corp.†

     1,433         55,959   

Symantec Corp.†

     519         12,882   

Teradata Corp.*†(a)

     553         23,403   

VeriSign, Inc.*(a)

     6         359   

Western Union Co. (The)(a)

     1,885         31,970   

Xerox Corp.†

     4,056         53,864   
     

 

 

 
        533,533   
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — 13.1%

  

Apple, Inc.†

     260         28,080   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (Continued)

  

Cisco Systems, Inc.†

     6,816      $ 166,788   

Corning, Inc.

     3,625        74,059   

F5 Networks, Inc.*

     3        369   

Harris Corp.†

     110        7,656   

Hewlett-Packard Co.†

     4,037        144,848   

Juniper Networks, Inc.†

     1,663        35,039   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.†

     901        58,115   

NetApp, Inc.†

     15        642   

QUALCOMM, Inc.†

     756        59,354   

SanDisk Corp.†

     839        78,983   

Seagate Technology PLC (Ireland)†

     407        25,572   

Western Digital Corp.†

     824        81,057   
    

 

 

 
       760,562   
    

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — 1.9%

  

AT&T, Inc.†

     230        8,013   

CenturyLink, Inc.†(a)

     25        1,037   

Frontier Communications Corp.†(a)

     3,560        23,282   

Verizon Communications, Inc.†

     1,552        77,988   

Windstream Holdings, Inc.†

     27        283   
    

 

 

 
       110,603   
    

 

 

 

Transportation — 2.1%

  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     6        415   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.†

     2,897        116,546   

Norfolk Southern Corp.†

     13        1,438   

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B†

     40        4,196   
    

 

 

 
       122,595   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $8,077,412)

       8,375,152   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG POSITIONS - 144.1% (Cost $8,077,412)

   

    8,375,152   
    

 

 

 

SHORT POSITIONS - (83.6)%

  

COMMON STOCKS — (83.6)%

  

Automobiles & Components — 0.0%

  

BorgWarner, Inc.

     (6     (342

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     (6     (394
    

 

 

 
       (736
    

 

 

 

Banks — (0.3)%

  

Bank of America Corp.

     (270     (4,633

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

     (1,088     (10,499

People’s United Financial, Inc.

     (6     (88
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Banks — (Continued)

  

Zions Bancorporation

     (6   $ (174
    

 

 

 
       (15,394
    

 

 

 

Capital Goods — (0.9)%

  

Deere & Co.

     (10     (855

Fastenal Co.

     (377     (16,603

Pall Corp.

     (3     (274

Quanta Services, Inc.*

     (445     (15,166

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     (62     (5,217

Roper Industries, Inc.

     (3     (475

United Rentals, Inc.*

     (144     (15,849

Xylem, Inc.

     (3     (109
    

 

 

 
       (54,548
    

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — (0.6)%

  

ADT Corp. (The)

     (356     (12,759

Cintas Corp.

     (3     (220

Nielsen NV (Netherlands)

     (10     (425

Stericycle, Inc.*

     (171     (21,546
    

 

 

 
       (34,950
    

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — (2.4)%

  

DR Horton, Inc.

     (749     (17,070

Harman International Industries, Inc.

     (139     (14,920

Hasbro, Inc.

     (258     (14,843

Mattel, Inc.

     (9     (280

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (British Virgin Islands)*

     (6     (471

Mohawk Industries, Inc.*

     (2     (284

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     (212     (19,710

PulteGroup, Inc.

     (769     (14,757

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     (3     (494

Under Armour, Inc., Class A*

     (439     (28,790

VF Corp.

     (394     (26,666
    

 

 

 
       (138,285
    

 

 

 

Consumer Services — (2.7)%

  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*

     (63     (40,194

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     (273     (14,136

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

     (572     (43,329

Starbucks Corp.

     (227     (17,152

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

     (207     (39,332

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     (12     (862
    

 

 

 
       (155,005
    

 

 

 

Diversified Financials — (1.3)%

  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.*

     (114     (22,776

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     (35     (4,906
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Diversified Financials — (Continued)

  

BlackRock, Inc.

     (5   $ (1,706

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     (627     (17,976

CME Group, Inc.

     (9     (754

E*TRADE Financial Corp.*

     (8     (178

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     (48     (9,998

Invesco Ltd. (Bermuda)

     (9     (364

Legg Mason, Inc.

     (240     (12,480

Morgan Stanley

     (14     (489

Northern Trust Corp.

     (7     (464

State Street Corp.

     (11     (830

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     (3     (246
    

 

 

 
       (73,167
    

 

 

 

Energy — (11.8)%

  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

     (855     (26,591

Chevron Corp.

     (743     (89,123

Cimarex Energy Co.

     (178     (20,233

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

     (462     (17,002

Denbury Resources, Inc.

     (725     (8,990

Devon Energy Corp.

     (11     (660

Ensco PLC (United Kingdom)

     (475     (19,280

EOG Resources, Inc.

     (922     (87,636

EQT Corp.

     (311     (29,246

Halliburton Co.

     (22     (1,213

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     (3     (260

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     (1,846     (71,440

Marathon Oil Corp.

     (16     (566

Murphy Oil Corp.

     (365     (19,487

Noble Corp. PLC (United Kingdom)

     (522     (10,920

Noble Energy, Inc.

     (744     (42,877

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     (20     (1,779

ONEOK, Inc.

     (427     (25,167

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     (294     (55,584

Range Resources Corp.

     (346     (23,666

Southwestern Energy Co.*

     (726     (23,602

Spectra Energy Corp.

     (1,379     (53,960

Williams Cos, Inc. (The)

     (1,013     (56,232
    

 

 

 
       (685,514
    

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — (1.5)%

  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     (72     (9,603

Kroger Co. (The)

     (885     (49,303

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     (745     (29,301
    

 

 

 
       (88,207
    

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — (3.1)%

  

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     (438   $ (40,589

Campbell Soup Co.

     (17     (751

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     (113     (4,732

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

     (11     (378

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A*

     (5     (458

General Mills, Inc.

     (14     (727

Hershey Co. (The)

     (381     (36,542

Hormel Foods Corp.

     (7     (377

JM Smucker Co. (The)

     (210     (21,840

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

     (334     (50,685

McCormick & Co., Inc., non-voting shares

     (4     (283

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     (232     (23,040

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

     (44     (1,551

Monster Beverage Corp.*

     (5     (504
    

 

 

 
       (182,457
    

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Services — (1.8)%

  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     (6     (512

Baxter International, Inc.

     (14     (982

Boston Scientific Corp.*

     (34     (452

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     (9     (706

Cerner Corp.*

     (702     (44,465

Covidien PLC (Ireland)

     (52     (4,807

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.*

     (6     (468

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

     (2     (101

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

     (52     (6,288

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

     (74     (36,689

McKesson Corp.

     (7     (1,424

Patterson Cos, Inc.

     (215     (9,269

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     (3     (168
    

 

 

 
       (106,331
    

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 0.0%

  

Estee Lauder Cos, Inc. (The), Class A

     (10     (752
    

 

 

 
       (752
    

 

 

 

Insurance — (0.3)%

  

Chubb Corp. (The)

     (2     (199

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     (5     (252

Loews Corp.

     (9     (392

Torchmark Corp.

     (2     (106

XL Group PLC (Ireland)

     (402     (13,620
    

 

 

 
       (14,569
    

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Materials — (4.1)%

  

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

     (438   $ (58,981

Airgas, Inc.

     (53     (5,912

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     (220     (7,227

Ecolab, Inc.

     (148     (16,462

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

     (246     (17,011

FMC Corp.

     (210     (12,044

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     (2,136     (60,876

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     (3     (297

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     (137     (16,018

Mosaic Co. (The)

     (543     (24,060

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

     (4     (544

Vulcan Materials Co.

     (269     (16,600
    

 

 

 
       (236,032
    

 

 

 

Media — (0.6)%

  

CBS Corp.

     (14     (759

News Corp., Class A*

     (15     (232

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A

     (4     (309

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     (8     (1,178

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A

     (819     (28,239

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     (44     (4,021
    

 

 

 
       (34,738
    

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life
Sciences — (8.7)%

  

Actavis PLC (Ireland)*

     (257     (62,384

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     (8     (442

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (376     (71,951

Allergan, Inc.

     (66     (12,544

Amgen, Inc.

     (20     (3,244

Biogen Idec, Inc.*

     (7     (2,248

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     (564     (32,819

Celgene Corp.*

     (452     (48,405

Hospira, Inc.*

     (347     (18,634

Merck & Co., Inc.

     (75     (4,346

Mylan, Inc.*

     (12     (643

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     (141     (6,122

Perrigo Co. PLC (Ireland)

     (275     (44,399

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (181     (71,263

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     (262     (30,803

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (509     (57,334

Zoetis, Inc.

     (1,030     (38,275
    

 

 

 
       (505,856
    

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Real Estate — (12.2)%

  

American Tower Corp.

     (814   $ (79,365

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     (269     (41,921

Boston Properties, Inc.

     (314     (39,800

Crown Castle International Corp.

     (686     (53,590

Equity Residential

     (744     (51,753

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     (129     (26,027

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     (1,817     (47,078

HCP, Inc.

     (12     (528

Health Care REIT, Inc.

     (634     (45,084

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     (1,555     (36,247

Kimco Realty Corp.

     (322     (8,034

Macerich Co. (The)

     (289     (20,375

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

     (361     (14,805

Prologis, Inc.

     (1,028     (42,816

Public Storage

     (176     (32,444

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     (240     (43,010

Ventas, Inc.

     (605     (41,449

Vornado Realty Trust

     (385     (42,150

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     (1,206     (40,835
    

 

 

 
       (707,311
    

 

 

 

Retailing — (4.6)%

  

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     (322     (98,358

CarMax, Inc.*

     (445     (24,880

Netflix, Inc.*

     (123     (48,311

Nordstrom, Inc.

     (325     (23,598

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)*

     (2     (2,412

Staples, Inc.

     (13     (165

Tiffany & Co.

     (266     (25,568

Tractor Supply Co.

     (283     (20,721

TripAdvisor, Inc.*

     (293     (25,977
    

 

 

 
       (269,990
    

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — (2.4)%

  

Analog Devices, Inc.

     (662     (32,848

Avago Technologies Ltd. (Singapore)

     (519     (44,764

Broadcom Corp., Class A

     (16     (670

First Solar, Inc.*

     (206     (12,133

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     (5     (396

Lam Research Corp.

     (364     (28,341

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     (493     (21,253

Micron Technology, Inc.*

     (28     (927
    

 

 

 
       (141,332
    

 

 

 

Software & Services — (8.3)%

  

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

     (1,025     (71,873
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

     (367   $ (22,130

Autodesk, Inc.*

     (467     (26,871

Citrix Systems, Inc.*

     (334     (21,453

eBay, Inc.*

     (32     (1,680

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

     (641     (26,262

Facebook, Inc., Class A*

     (989     (74,165

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     (30     (1,752

Fiserv, Inc.*

     (7     (486

Google, Inc., Class C*

     (127     (71,003

Intuit, Inc.

     (472     (41,541

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

     (30     (2,513

Red Hat, Inc.*

     (386     (22,743

salesforce.com inc*

     (1,273     (81,459

Total System Services, Inc.

     (378     (12,773

Visa, Inc., Class A

     (16     (3,863
    

 

 

 
       (482,567
    

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (0.6)%

  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     (438     (22,154

EMC Corp.

     (50     (1,437

FLIR Systems, Inc.

     (4     (134

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

     (407     (8,527
    

 

 

 
       (32,252
    

 

 

 

Transportation — (0.6)%

  

CSX Corp.

     (26     (926

FedEx Corp.

     (14     (2,344

Kansas City Southern

     (227     (27,873

Ryder System, Inc.

     (2     (177

Southwest Airlines Co.

     (18     (621

Union Pacific Corp.

     (23     (2,678
    

 

 

 
       (34,619
    

 

 

 

Utilities — (14.8)%

  

AGL Resources, Inc.

     (246     (13,262

Ameren Corp.

     (498     (21,085

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     (1,004     (58,573

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     (883     (21,678

CMS Energy Corp.

     (565     (18,459

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     (8     (507
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Utilities — (Continued)

  

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     (1,154   $ (82,280

DTE Energy Co.

     (364     (29,906

Duke Energy Corp.

     (680     (55,862

Edison International

     (670     (41,929

Entergy Corp.

     (369     (31,003

Exelon Corp.

     (23     (842

FirstEnergy Corp.

     (864     (32,262

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

     (163     (11,847

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     (764     (76,568

NiSource, Inc.

     (648     (27,255

Northeast Utilities

     (650     (32,078

NRG Energy, Inc.

     (694     (20,806

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

     (517     (14,135

PG&E Corp.

     (13     (654

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     (3     (184

PPL Corp.

     (1,365     (47,761

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     (1,040     (42,962

SCANA Corp.

     (291     (15,973

Sempra Energy

     (505     (55,550

Southern Co. (The)

     (1,401     (64,950

TECO Energy, Inc.

     (467     (9,158

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     (6     (298

Xcel Energy, Inc.

     (1,038     (34,742
    

 

 

 
       (862,569
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Proceeds $4,701,469)

   

    (4,857,181
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITES SOLD
SHORT - (83.6)%

  

    (4,857,181
    

 

 

 

(Proceeds $4,701,469)

    

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 39.5%

   

    2,294,356   
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

     $ 5,812,327   
    

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short.
(a)  All or a portion of the security is on loan (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements)
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

LONG POSITIONS - 176.8%

  

COMMON STOCKS — 176.8%

  

Automobiles & Components — 6.3%

  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     196,441       $ 6,380,404   

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.*†

     302,231         5,842,125   

Autoliv, Inc.(a)

     62,859         5,766,685   

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.†

     164,368         5,294,293   

Dana Holding Corp.†(a)

     665,650         13,619,199   

Delphi Automotive PLC (Jersey)

     124,665         8,599,392   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     261,287         6,330,984   

Johnson Controls, Inc.†

     31,082         1,468,624   

Lear Corp.(a)

     79,123         7,318,877   

Magna International, Inc. (Canada)†

     133,420         13,169,888   

Standard Motor Products,
Inc.†(a)

     31,330         1,238,162   

Tenneco, Inc.*†

     167,027         8,745,534   

Tower International, Inc.*†

     57,591         1,399,461   
     

 

 

 
        85,173,628   
     

 

 

 

Capital Goods — 24.7%

  

3M Co.

     25,992         3,996,790   

AAON, Inc.†

     26,098         512,826   

Actuant Corp., Class A

     54,688         1,733,063   

AECOM Technology Corp.*†(a)

     75,268         2,449,981   

Aegion Corp.*†(a)

     94,801         1,736,754   

Aerovironment, Inc.*†(a)

     5,466         167,533   

AZZ, Inc.†(a)

     40,574         1,897,240   

Blount International, Inc.*†

     87,019         1,332,261   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

     30,214         610,625   

Carlisle Cos., Inc.†

     47,438         4,216,289   

Caterpillar, Inc.†(a)

     147,418         14,949,659   

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV (Netherlands)†

     261,867         14,308,413   

CIRCOR International, Inc.†

     16,028         1,204,504   

Crane Co.

     69,005         4,302,462   

Curtiss-Wright Corp.†

     59,451         4,114,604   

Danaher Corp.

     68,399         5,499,280   

Dover Corp.†(a)

     213,799         16,984,193   

Eaton Corp. PLC (Ireland)

     110,818         7,578,843   

EMCOR Group, Inc.(a)

     120,819         5,331,742   

Encore Wire Corp.

     21,097         800,420   

Engility Holdings, Inc.*†

     34,043         1,470,658   

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

     35,569         1,352,333   

Federal Signal Corp.†

     99,412         1,411,650   

Flowserve Corp.†(a)

     80,239         5,455,450   

Fluor Corp.†(a)

     198,815         13,189,387   

General Dynamics Corp.(a)

     91,151         12,739,264   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

GrafTech International Ltd.*(a)

     60,492       $ 259,511   

Harsco Corp.†(a)

     181,724         3,939,776   

Honeywell International, Inc.†

     59,181         5,688,478   

Hubbell, Inc., Class B(a)

     45,351         5,143,257   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.(a)

     108,819         11,515,227   

IDEX Corp.†

     135,055         10,116,970   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.†

     61,271         5,578,725   

ITT Corp.

     12,385         558,068   

KBR, Inc.(a)

     64,770         1,235,812   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     2,588         314,338   

Lincoln Electric Holdings,
Inc.†(a)

     71,915         5,212,399   

Lindsay Corp.(a)

     54,577         4,786,403   

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)†(a)

     381,803         7,956,775   

Masco Corp.†

     457,397         10,094,752   

Meritor, Inc.*(a)

     589,722         6,775,906   

Moog, Inc., Class A*†

     29,840         2,283,954   

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A(a)

     328,031         3,237,666   

NCI Building Systems, Inc.*(a)

     36,250         720,288   

NOW, Inc.*(a)

     284,879         8,563,463   

Orbital Sciences Corp.*†(a)

     130,886         3,442,302   

Polypore International, Inc.*(a)

     107,682         4,729,393   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     19,346         4,269,662   

Roper Industries, Inc.†(a)

     26,101         4,131,788   

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.†(a)

     8,457         279,758   

Snap-on, Inc.

     16,119         2,129,965   

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A*†

     217,449         8,554,444   

SPX Corp.†(a)

     152,392         14,445,238   

Standex International Corp.†

     20,017         1,726,466   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     168,134         15,744,068   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*(a)

     18,869         1,955,394   

Terex Corp.

     162,506         4,675,298   

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.*

     1,026         25,004   

Timken Co. (The)†

     115,045         4,945,785   

TriMas Corp.*

     53,608         1,697,229   

United Rentals, Inc.*(a)

     23,494         2,585,750   

United Technologies Corp.†

     111,856         11,968,592   

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

     13,037         651,459   

Wabash National Corp.*(a)

     175,597         1,808,649   

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)

     68,185         4,134,057   

WESCO International, Inc.*(a)

     64,654         5,328,136   

Woodward, Inc.(a)

     45,255         2,317,509   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

WW Grainger, Inc.(a)

     29,668       $ 7,322,062   

Xylem, Inc.(a)

     51,087         1,857,523   
     

 

 

 
        334,053,523   
     

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — 9.4%

  

ACCO Brands Corp.*†

     420,260         3,458,740   

Brink’s Co. (The)†

     127,122         2,669,562   

Cintas Corp.(a)

     125,069         9,160,054   

Copart, Inc.*†(a)

     211,375         7,068,380   

Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)

     4,956         365,257   

Deluxe Corp.(a)

     32,818         1,995,334   

Equifax, Inc.(a)

     13,233         1,002,267   

Exponent, Inc.†

     11,767         939,242   

HNI Corp.(a)

     19,819         924,556   

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

     9,388         653,499   

Korn/Ferry International*†

     82,209         2,296,097   

Manpowergroup, Inc.†

     262,907         17,549,042   

On Assignment, Inc.*†(a)

     105,808         3,079,013   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.†(a)

     602,240         14,899,418   

Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.

     14,640         427,927   

Quad/Graphics, Inc.†

     8,459         186,521   

Republic Services, Inc.

     19,932         765,389   

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc.†

     78,697         1,919,420   

Robert Half International,
Inc.†(a)

     173,704         9,515,505   

RPX Corp.*†(a)

     92,621         1,301,325   

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.*(a)

     80,483         1,929,982   

Steelcase, Inc., Class A†

     135,833         2,406,961   

Team, Inc.*(a)

     26,652         1,123,115   

Towers Watson & Co.,
Class A†(a)

     120,366         13,275,166   

TrueBlue, Inc.*†

     34,833         861,072   

Tyco International Ltd. (Switzerland)† .

     320,892         13,775,894   

UniFirst Corp.†

     22,016         2,456,105   

United Stationers, Inc.

     39,119         1,634,001   

Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A*

     15,063         939,178   

Waste Connections, Inc.†(a)

     68,309         3,408,619   

Waste Management, Inc.

     86,628         4,235,243   

West Corp.(a)

     48,359         1,547,488   
     

 

 

 
        127,769,372   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — 5.2%

  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

     54,961         2,118,197   

Deckers Outdoor Corp.*(a)

     121,519         10,628,052   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.†

     63,041         1,784,060   

Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland)

     88,002         4,882,351   

Harman International Industries, Inc.†

     49,374         5,299,805   

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Durables & Apparel — (Continued)

  

lululemon athletica, Inc.*(a)

     107,302       $ 4,469,128   

NVR, Inc.*†

     6,227         7,644,141   

PVH Corp.†(a)

     79,774         9,122,157   

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A*(a)

     12,214         668,716   

Steven Madden, Ltd.*†(a)

     196,898         6,172,752   

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.(a)

     42,064         1,753,228   

Tupperware Brands Corp.(a)

     82,096         5,233,620   

Universal Electronics, Inc.*(a)

     37,505         2,133,659   

Vera Bradley, Inc.*(a)

     170,701         3,891,983   

Whirlpool Corp.†

     3,794         652,758   

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.(a)

     141,109         3,829,698   
     

 

 

 
        70,284,305   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 6.5%

  

American Public Education, Inc.*†

     36,599         1,134,203   

Apollo Education Group, Inc*(a)

     246,540         7,065,836   

Boyd Gaming Corp.*(a)

     53,719         620,454   

Capella Education Co.†(a)

     14,790         1,046,245   

Carnival Corp.†

     25,628         1,028,964   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.(a)

     66,235         3,429,648   

DeVry Education Group, Inc.†(a)

     47,386         2,293,956   

DineEquity, Inc.†(a)

     48,077         4,276,930   

Graham Holdings Co., Class B†

     4,274         3,349,106   

Hillenbrand, Inc.†(a)

     76,232         2,537,763   

Interval Leisure Group, Inc.(a)

     82,247         1,730,477   

Jack in the Box, Inc.†

     86,578         6,150,501   

K12, Inc.*(a)

     25,972         322,053   

Las Vegas Sands Corp.†

     215,632         13,425,248   

Matthews International Corp., Class A†(a)

     46,414         2,138,757   

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*†

     20,726         723,336   

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (Liberia)†

     105,094         7,143,239   

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.†(a)

     533,352         10,261,692   

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.†(a)

     11,707         229,106   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     26,781         2,053,031   

Strayer Education, Inc.*(a)

     1,933         141,476   

Weight Watchers International, Inc.*(a)

     186,539         4,859,341   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.†

     145,899         11,331,975   
     

 

 

 
        87,293,337   
     

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — 2.6%

  

Rite Aid Corp.*†

     3,213,553         16,871,153   

 

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Food & Staples Retailing — (Continued)

  

SUPERVALU, Inc.*†

     1,204,646       $ 10,396,095   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.(a)

     97,296         7,420,766   

Weis Markets, Inc.(a)

     3,301         147,357   
     

 

 

 
        34,835,371   
     

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 14.0%

  

Archer-Daniels-Midland
Co.†(a)

     398,295         18,719,865   

Bunge, Ltd. (Bermuda)†

     229,086         20,308,474   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     31,677         1,326,633   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.†(a)

     368,474         12,657,082   

Cott Corp. (Canada)†

     99,835         605,998   

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.†

     210,449         14,573,593   

Ingredion, Inc.†(a)

     133,615         10,321,759   

Kellogg Co.†(a)

     161,015         10,298,519   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.(a)

     55,718         8,455,206   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.†

     10,573         595,789   

Lancaster Colony Corp.†

     20,623         1,886,798   

Lorillard, Inc.†

     111,335         6,847,103   

Mondelez International, Inc.†

     24,709         871,239   

Monster Beverage Corp.*†

     178,264         17,983,272   

PepsiCo, Inc.

     40,518         3,896,616   

Philip Morris International, Inc.†(a)

     112,228         9,989,414   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*†(a)

     507,822         14,427,223   

Sanderson Farms, Inc.(a)

     187,210         15,721,896   

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.(a)

     11,857         353,220   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A†(a)

     301,973         12,184,611   

Vector Group, Ltd.(a)

     353,557         7,898,463   
     

 

 

 
        189,922,773   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Services — 10.9%

  

Abaxis, Inc.(a)

     37,617         1,980,911   

ABIOMED, Inc.*(a)

     5,229         171,459   

Align Technology, Inc.*†(a)

     223,067         11,737,786   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     18,661         1,593,836   

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*†

     25,024         429,162   

Amsurg Corp.*†(a)

     105,880         5,718,579   

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.*†

     101,545         4,076,016   

Cardinal Health, Inc.†

     94,835         7,442,651   

CareFusion Corp.*†

     179,394         10,291,834   

Catamaran Corp.*

     5,529         263,567   

Chemed Corp.(a)

     45,998         4,754,353   

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.(a)

     23,588         1,485,572   

CorVel Corp.*

     13,020         448,148   

Cyberonics, Inc.*(a)

     52,766         2,770,215   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.*†

     17,848         1,393,393   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

DENTSPLY International, Inc.(a)

     131,960       $ 6,699,609   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*†

     85,187         10,300,812   

Express Scripts Holding
Co.*(a)

     38,960         2,992,907   

Globus Medical, Inc., Class A*†

     128,662         2,852,437   

Greatbatch, Inc.*†(a)

     58,720         2,947,157   

Halyard Health, Inc.*†

     18,238         692,497   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.†

     11,158         496,308   

ICU Medical, Inc.*†

     29,291         2,076,732   

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.*(a)

     13,311         680,325   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.†

     64,993         1,413,598   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*†

     65,534         7,162,211   

MEDNAX, Inc.*†(a)

     153,498         9,582,880   

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.(a)

     2,180         40,417   

Natus Medical, Inc.*†(a)

     88,317         3,002,778   

PharMerica Corp.*†

     54,913         1,575,454   

Quality Systems, Inc.†

     152,244         2,300,407   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

     47,269         2,999,691   

Select Medical Holdings Corp.†

     109,882         1,584,498   

Teleflex, Inc.†(a)

     54,130         6,177,316   

Thoratec Corp.*†

     121,260         3,295,847   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B†

     75,890         7,870,552   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*(a)

     114,639         9,643,433   

VCA Antech, Inc.*†

     135,286         6,164,983   
     

 

 

 
        147,110,331   
     

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 3.9%

  

Avon Products, Inc.†

     1,664,153         17,307,191   

Clorox Co. (The)

     1,068         106,266   

Energizer Holdings, Inc.†

     148,696         18,237,564   

Inter Parfums, Inc.†

     37,826         1,074,258   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.†(a)

     128,764         14,713,862   

Procter & Gamble Co.
(The)(a)

     19,163         1,672,355   
     

 

 

 
        53,111,496   
     

 

 

 

Media — 5.5%

  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.†

     79,158         2,795,861   

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Class A

     6,113         44,380   

Comcast Corp.†

     109,273         6,048,261   

Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Class A*(a)

     15,786         55,093   

DIRECTV*

     133,866         11,618,230   

Gannett Co., Inc.(a)

     23,864         751,716   
 

 

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

 

32


GOTHAM ENHANCED RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Media — (Continued)

  

Interpublic Group of Cos, Inc. (The)(a)

     303,969       $ 5,893,959   

Loral Space & Communications, Inc.*†

     21,008         1,607,112   

Morningstar, Inc.(a)

     3,481         237,578   

New York Times Co. (The), Class A(a)

     255,805         3,284,536   

News Corp., Class A*†(a)

     743,439         11,508,436   

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.(a)

     137,167         6,188,975   

Omnicom Group, Inc.(a)

     214,252         15,396,149   

Time, Inc.*(a)

     260,588         5,886,683   

Viacom, Inc., Class B†

     51,491         3,742,366   
     

 

 

 
        75,059,335   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life
Sciences — 12.5%

  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.*

     11,953         416,203   

Agilent Technologies,
Inc.†(a)

     184,771         10,214,141   

Biogen Idec, Inc.*†

     15,495         4,975,135   

Bio-Rad Laboratories,
Inc.*†(a)

     3,869         436,501   

Bruker Corp.*†(a)

     268,420         5,564,347   

Covance, Inc.*†(a)

     151,093         12,072,331   

Depomed, Inc.*†

     234,820         3,616,228   

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(a)

     98,244         4,224,492   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*†

     172,254         19,292,448   

Johnson & Johnson†

     158,816         17,117,188   

Lannett Co., Inc.*(a)

     50,262         2,850,861   

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(a)

     93,191         5,150,667   

Luminex Corp.*

     1,978         37,582   

Mallinckrodt PLC*†

     28,407         2,618,557   

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*(a)

     34,930         9,028,357   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*(a)

     261,716         10,335,165   

PAREXEL International Corp.*†(a)

     181,848         9,876,165   

PerkinElmer, Inc.(a)

     70,855         3,076,524   

Pfizer, Inc.†

     315,101         9,437,275   

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.*†(a)

     100,839         3,571,717   

Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc.*†

     114,688         6,713,836   

United Therapeutics
Corp.*(a)

     89,828         11,764,773   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.*

     84,326         11,218,731   

Waters Corp.*†(a)

     50,076         5,548,421   
     

 

 

 
        169,157,645   
     

 

 

 

Retailing — 21.4%

  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a)

     463,550         15,519,654   

Ann, Inc.*

     115,524         4,434,966   

AutoNation, Inc.*

     63,362         3,628,108   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*†(a)

     193,044         12,999,583   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     212,977       $ 7,271,035   

Big Lots, Inc.†(a)

     173,171         7,905,256   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.(a)

     95,543         2,540,488   

Buckle, Inc. (The)(a)

     102,041         5,033,683   

Burlington Stores, Inc.*†(a)

     118,822         4,983,395   

Cato Corp. (The),
Class A†(a)

     57,182         2,039,682   

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

     559         8,430   

Children’s Place, Inc.
(The)(a)

     41,143         2,026,293   

Core-Mark Holding Co.,
Inc.(a)

     43,010         2,495,870   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     213,056         9,666,351   

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A(a)

     106,269         11,239,009   

Dollar General Corp.*†

     64,307         4,030,120   

Dollar Tree, Inc.*†

     125,308         7,589,906   

DSW, Inc., Class A†

     230,967         6,848,172   

Foot Locker, Inc.†(a)

     109,900         6,155,499   

GameStop Corp., Class A(a)

     292,878         12,523,463   

Gap, Inc. (The)†(a)

     409,849         15,529,179   

GNC Holdings, Inc.,
Class A†

     48,803         2,028,741   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(a)

     23,225         1,984,112   

Guess?, Inc.†(a)

     376,372         8,344,167   

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.†

     36,794         809,836   

Hibbett Sports, Inc.*(a)

     132,970         6,035,508   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)†

     17,260         1,683,195   

Kohl’s Corp.(a)

     229,830         12,461,383   

Lands’ End, Inc.*(a)

     144,891         6,877,976   

Liberty Interactive Corp.*

     81,329         2,125,940   

Lithia Motors, Inc.(a)

     64,707         5,022,557   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.†

     157,279         8,996,359   

Macy’s, Inc.†(a)

     198,092         11,453,679   

Michaels Cos., Inc. (The)*(a)

     128,023         2,340,260   

Murphy USA, Inc.*†

     101,034         5,789,248   

Outerwall, Inc.*(a)

     219,528         13,889,537   

PetSmart, Inc.†(a)

     147,759         10,690,364   

Ross Stores, Inc.†(a)

     80,713         6,515,153   

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*†

     195,591         5,732,772   

Target Corp.(a)

     141,054         8,719,958   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)†

     120,869         7,653,425   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*(a)

     417,130         12,664,067   

Zumiez, Inc.*†(a)

     88,475         2,953,295   
     

 

 

 
        289,239,674   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 11.1%

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.*†

     55,438         1,096,564   

Altera Corp.†(a)

     131,116         4,506,457   

Atmel Corp.*†

     1,328,217         9,855,370   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — (Continued)

   

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*(a)

     345,475       $ 6,667,667   

Diodes, Inc.*†(a)

     54,341         1,403,628   

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.*(a)

     685,822         10,527,368   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.*†

     457,947         7,514,910   

Intel Corp.†

     152,094         5,172,717   

International Rectifier Corp.*†

     109,916         4,371,359   

Intersil Corp., Class A(a)

     263,107         3,496,692   

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*(a)

     345,781         2,320,191   

Linear Technology Corp.(a)

     214,065         9,170,545   

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.†

     878,646         11,809,002   

Micron Technology, Inc.*(a)

     467,324         15,463,751   

MKS Instruments, Inc.†

     101,927         3,710,143   

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

     97,387         1,902,942   

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.*†

     342,859         9,181,764   

Pentair PLC (Ireland)†

     195,822         13,129,865   

RF Micro Devices, Inc.*

     199,597         2,596,757   

Semtech Corp.*(a)

     56,521         1,434,503   

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     14,431         657,909   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.†

     96,702         5,631,924   

Teradyne, Inc.(a)

     205,663         3,784,199   

Tessera Technologies, Inc.

     13,481         409,688   

Texas Instruments, Inc.†(a)

     286,810         14,242,985   
     

 

 

 
        150,058,900   
     

 

 

 

Software & Services — 18.9%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)†

     132,580         10,754,890   

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*†(a)

     187,441         3,606,365   

Activision Blizzard, Inc.†

     203,018         4,050,209   

Acxiom Corp.*†

     206,256         3,885,863   

Advent Software, Inc.(a)

     36,477         1,260,645   

Amdocs, Ltd. (Channel Islands)†

     60,999         2,899,892   

ANSYS, Inc.*†

     22,206         1,744,503   

Aspen Technology, Inc.*(a)

     157,321         5,809,865   

AVG Technologies NV (Netherlands)*†

     128,043         2,294,531   

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.†

     211,155         5,563,934   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.†

     169,343         7,439,238   

CA, Inc.†(a)

     358,391         10,414,842   

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

     9,906         815,165   

CGI Group, Inc., Class A (Canada)*

     65,808         2,260,505   

Computer Sciences Corp.†

     247,523         14,950,389   

Conversant, Inc.*(a)

     231,608         8,164,182   

DST Systems, Inc.†

     75,517         7,276,063   

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

     200,670         8,221,450   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

IAC/InterActiveCorp†

     123,557       $ 8,363,573   

International Business Machines Corp.†

     74,155         12,191,082   

j2 Global, Inc.(a)

     15,258         825,305   

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.(a)

     112,234         6,713,838   

Leidos Holdings, Inc.†(a)

     142,093         5,196,341   

MAXIMUS, Inc.(a)

     66,224         3,209,215   

Microsoft Corp.

     77,555         3,641,207   

NetScout Systems, Inc.*(a)

     90,133         3,322,302   

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*(a)

     337,899         8,923,913   

NIC, Inc.†(a)

     84,729         1,561,555   

Oracle Corp.†

     337,095         13,163,560   

Pegasystems, Inc.†

     30,987         671,488   

Progress Software Corp.*†

     82,947         2,148,327   

Rovi Corp.*†(a)

     219,905         4,591,616   

Science Applications International Corp.†(a)

     86,338         4,222,792   

Stamps.com, Inc.*†

     19,291         711,838   

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.*†

     60,262         1,298,043   

Symantec Corp.†(a)

     411,926         10,224,003   

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*(a)

     529,263         13,999,006   

Teradata Corp.*†(a)

     302,533         12,803,197   

TiVo, Inc.*(a)

     519,072         6,773,890   

VeriSign, Inc.*(a)

     144,358         8,626,834   

Virtusa Corp.*†

     14,737         603,922   

Western Union Co. (The)(a)

     703,840         11,937,126   

Xerox Corp.†(a)

     632,608         8,401,034   
     

 

 

 
        255,537,538   
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — 16.1%

  

Anixter International, Inc.†(a)

     48,700         4,147,779   

Apple, Inc.†

     51,233         5,533,164   

ARRIS Group, Inc.*†(a)

     434,780         13,052,096   

Arrow Electronics, Inc.*†

     180,031         10,236,563   

AVX Corp.†(a)

     64,559         932,232   

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.†

     1,475,953         15,836,976   

CDW Corp.†(a)

     185,904         5,733,279   

Cisco Systems, Inc.†(a)

     325,387         7,962,220   

CommScope Holding Co., Inc.*†(a)

     216,876         4,671,509   

Corning, Inc.

     404,110         8,255,967   

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.(a)

     89,463         3,750,289   

F5 Networks, Inc.*†

     18,944         2,329,733   

FLIR Systems, Inc.†(a)

     119,951         4,021,957   

Harris Corp.†

     92,586         6,443,986   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (Continued)

  

Hewlett-Packard Co.†

     146,529       $ 5,257,461   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*†

     69,384         1,578,486   

InterDigital, Inc.†(a)

     100,306         4,958,126   

IPG Photonics Corp.*(a)

     21,378         1,569,359   

Itron, Inc.*(a)

     92,573         3,603,867   

Juniper Networks, Inc.†

     718,250         15,133,527   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A(a)

     13,185         569,065   

Methode Electronics,
Inc.†(a)

     110,106         4,335,974   

National Instruments Corp.

     4,245         134,482   

NCR Corp.*†

     298,947         8,271,863   

NetApp, Inc.†(a)

     138,186         5,914,361   

NETGEAR, Inc.*

     91         3,098   

Newport Corp.*†

     54,494         974,898   

OSI Systems, Inc.*†

     70,732         5,013,484   

Polycom, Inc.*(a)

     573,526         7,501,720   

QUALCOMM, Inc.†

     29,166         2,289,823   

Rogers Corp.*†

     27,080         1,851,460   

Ruckus Wireless, Inc.*(a)

     421,645         5,472,952   

SanDisk Corp.†(a)

     98,230         9,247,372   

Sanmina Corp.*(a)

     219,369         5,499,581   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     116,512         7,122,379   

Universal Display Corp.*(a)

     59,159         1,850,494   

Vishay Intertechnology,
Inc.(a)

     443,236         5,988,118   

Western Digital Corp.†(a)

     117,201         11,529,062   

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*†(a)

     122,038         9,000,302   
     

 

 

 
        217,579,064   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — 4.0%

  

AT&T, Inc.(a)

     195,226         6,801,674   

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.†

     21,527         1,446,399   

BCE, Inc. (Canada)†

     7,567         336,504   

CenturyLink, Inc.†(a)

     239,800         9,946,904   

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.*

     291,438         1,069,577   

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.(a)

     21,320         552,188   

Frontier Communications Corp.(a)

     2,081,170         13,610,852   

Intelsat SA*

     76,078         1,480,478   

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*

     2,893         30,290   

Verizon Communications, Inc.†

     169,296         8,507,124   

Vonage Holdings Corp.*(a)

     5,754         20,024   

Windstream Holdings, Inc.

     988,196         10,356,294   
     

 

 

 
        54,158,308   
     

 

 

 

Transportation — 3.8%

  

American Airlines Group, Inc.†

     37,980         1,570,473   
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Transportation — (Continued)

  

ArcBest Corp.†

     61,664      $ 2,386,397   

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.†(a)

     19,843        1,373,334   

Con-way, Inc.†(a)

     276,820        12,005,683   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.†

     285,164        11,472,148   

Kirby Corp.*†(a)

     26,728        2,955,582   

Matson, Inc.†

     74,103        2,111,194   

Norfolk Southern Corp.†

     69,367        7,674,765   

Southwest Airlines Co.†

     117,898        4,065,123   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.*(a)

     40,991        2,164,735   

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     25,284        2,652,544   

Werner Enterprises,
Inc.(a)

     23,464        646,199   
    

 

 

 
       51,078,177   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $2,219,047,204)

   

    2,391,422,777   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG POSITIONS — 176.8%
(Cost $2,219,047,204)

   

    2,391,422,777   
    

 

 

 

SHORT POSITIONS — (77.9)%

  

COMMON STOCKS — (75.6)%

  

Automobiles & Components — (0.2)%

  

Cooper-Standard Holding, Inc.*

     (9,499     (518,455

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     (39,654     (1,838,359

Drew Industries, Inc.

     (515     (24,751

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.*

     (7,292     (113,828

Superior Industries International, Inc.

     (5,354     (104,457

Tesla Motors, Inc.*

     (2,596     (627,453
    

 

 

 
       (3,227,303
    

 

 

 

Capital Goods — (8.1)%

  

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

     (28,294     (3,309,266

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

     (18,799     (592,544

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     (53,113     (2,331,661

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     (58,108     (2,836,251

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.*

     (65,900     (3,190,878

Astec Industries, Inc.

     (26,269     (995,858

Astronics Corp.*

     (16,843     (872,636

Babcock & Wilcox Co. (The)

     (240,230     (6,870,578

Barnes Group, Inc.

     (66,110     (2,416,982

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     (178,783     (4,946,926

Boeing Co. (The)

     (47,563     (5,941,094

Brady Corp.

     (42,717     (1,018,373

CAE, Inc.

     (12,752     (164,756

CLARCOR, Inc.

     (41,700     (2,792,232

Continental Building Products, Inc.*

     (10,568     (155,772
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

Cubic Corp.

     (45,731   $ (2,206,063

DigitalGlobe, Inc.*

     (46,600     (1,332,294

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

     (351     (23,268

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     (83,442     (2,619,244

EnerSys

     (8,175     (513,390

EnPro Industries, Inc.*

     (61,031     (3,938,330

Esterline Technologies Corp.*

     (4,050     (474,296

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

     (48,781     (1,821,483

Gorman-Rupp Co. (The)

     (15,467     (490,923

Granite Construction, Inc.

     (16,626     (613,666

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

     (7,584     (595,268

II-VI, Inc.*

     (92,217     (1,244,007

Kaman Corp.

     (11,987     (516,160

Kennametal, Inc.

     (144,846     (5,592,504

Lennox International, Inc.

     (42,247     (3,756,603

MasTec, Inc.*

     (127,224     (3,643,695

Middleby Corp. (The)*

     (6,918     (612,243

MRC Global, Inc.*

     (140,285     (2,950,194

Mueller Industries, Inc.†

     (60,417     (1,961,136

Nortek, Inc.*

     (11,724     (976,375

Oshkosh Corp.

     (18,499     (828,015

Powell Industries, Inc.

     (14,004     (637,602

Power Solutions International, Inc.*

     (27,624     (1,809,372

Primoris Services Corp.

     (574     (16,485

Proto Labs, Inc.*

     (2,071     (135,381

Rexnord Corp.*

     (43,335     (1,280,549

Rockwell Collins, Inc.†

     (37,111     (3,122,891

Sensata Technologies Holding NV (Netherlands)*

     (105,404     (5,144,769

SolarCity Corp.*

     (78,940     (4,671,669

TAL International Group, Inc.

     (28,343     (1,222,434

Taser International, Inc.*

     (145,370     (2,738,771

Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

     (15,447     (531,995

Titan International, Inc.

     (173,963     (1,837,049

Triumph Group, Inc.

     (54,993     (3,829,163

Tutor Perini Corp.*

     (67,166     (1,881,320

WABCO Holdings, Inc.*

     (18,302     (1,782,249

Wabtec Corp.

     (26,926     (2,323,714

Watsco, Inc.

     (7,428     (754,833
    

 

 

 
       (108,865,210
    

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — (2.2)%

  

Acacia Research Corp.

     (36,067     (649,206

Advisory Board Co. (The)*

     (113,622     (6,098,093
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Commercial & Professional Services — (Continued)

  

Covanta Holding Corp.

     (19,967   $ (440,672

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

     (81,385     (2,423,645

Herman Miller, Inc.

     (117,676     (3,765,632

ICF International, Inc.*

     (7,985     (290,175

Interface, Inc.

     (101,733     (1,630,780

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     (51,204     (902,727

Kforce, Inc.

     (38,834     (899,007

Kimball International, Inc.

     (1,095     (13,995

Mistras Group, Inc.*

     (17,904     (295,237

Paylocity Corp.*

     (41,978     (1,028,461

Stericycle, Inc.*

     (8,165     (1,028,790

US Ecology, Inc

     (71,177     (3,578,780

WageWorks, Inc.*

     (106,173     (6,052,923
    

 

 

 
       (29,098,123
    

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — (3.4)%

  

Callaway Golf Co.

     (27,004     (211,711

Carter’s, Inc.

     (14,973     (1,169,840

Crocs, Inc.*

     (83,368     (973,738

DR Horton, Inc.

     (216,728     (4,939,231

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.*

     (15,087     (1,197,153

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (Canada)

     (63,989     (3,815,664

Hanesbrands, Inc.†

     (39,267     (4,146,988

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A*

     (441,816     (1,661,228

Kate Spade & Co.*

     (65,705     (1,782,577

KB Home

     (378,974     (5,965,051

MDC Holdings, Inc.

     (243,623     (5,949,274

Meritage Homes Corp.*

     (174,485     (6,419,303

Ryland Group, Inc. (The)

     (93,882     (3,361,914

Standard Pacific Corp.*

     (230,101     (1,702,747

Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A*

     (106,179     (1,830,526

William Lyon Homes, Class A*

     (59,909     (1,417,447
    

 

 

 
       (46,544,392
    

 

 

 

Consumer Services — (5.1)%

  

2U, Inc.*

     (22,551     (410,428

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*

     (2,391     (105,252

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.*

     (281,417     (5,321,595

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

     (123,625     (6,039,081

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     (13,125     (1,338,488

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.

     (80,102     (1,526,744

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     (16,316     (899,827

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     (25,467     (1,219,869

International Speedway Corp., Class A

     (49,428     (1,548,579
 

 

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

 

36


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Services — (Continued)

  

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.*

     (202,926   $ (3,839,360

Life Time Fitness, Inc.*

     (117,995     (6,580,581

LifeLock, Inc.*

     (220,476     (3,728,249

MGM Resorts International*

     (99,046     (2,302,820

Noodles & Co.*

     (13,193     (301,196

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)*

     (113,220     (4,415,580

Papa John’s International, Inc.

     (58,773     (2,748,225

Penn National Gaming, Inc.*

     (266,180     (3,484,296

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.*

     (193,089     (4,948,871

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.*

     (46,413     (2,151,243

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     (93,256     (5,126,282

Service Corp. International

     (138,673     (3,032,779

Sonic Corp.

     (126,844     (3,197,737

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     (139,642     (4,031,465

Tim Hortons, Inc.

     (2,709     (219,483

Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc.*

     (30,668     (1,118,155
    

 

 

 
       (69,636,185
    

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — (1.5)%

  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     (78,443     (6,422,128

Kroger Co. (The)

     (95,492     (5,319,859

PriceSmart, Inc.

     (3,182     (283,293

SpartanNash Co.

     (53,056     (1,188,985

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     (104,715     (7,122,714
    

 

 

 
       (20,336,979
    

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — (2.6)%

  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A* .

     (11,358     (2,828,142

Boulder Brands, Inc.*

     (149,878     (1,330,917

Brown-Forman Corp.

     (6,619     (613,383

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

     (6,843     (618,881

Darling Ingredients, Inc.*

     (349,203     (6,145,973

Dean Foods Co.

     (210,490     (3,096,308

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)*

     (14,305     (1,548,516

Hershey Co. (The)

     (27,690     (2,655,748

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

     (50     (5,152

JM Smucker Co. (The)

     (9,389     (976,456

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     (16,451     (1,633,749

Post Holdings, Inc.*

     (195,918     (7,346,925

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.*

     (51,938     (4,423,559

WhiteWave Foods Co.,
Class A*

     (50,755     (1,889,609
    

 

 

 
       (35,113,318
    

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Services — (7.4)%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     (71,244     (4,420,690
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

Accuray, Inc.*

     (150,845   $ (954,849

Adeptus Health, Inc., Class A*

     (12,602     (418,134

Alere, Inc.*

     (20,599     (823,342

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.*

     (295,725     (4,057,347

Analogic Corp.

     (10,111     (737,496

athenahealth, Inc.*

     (38,911     (4,766,598

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.*

     (35,392     (1,063,176

BioScrip, Inc.*

     (91,045     (588,151

Capital Senior Living Corp.*

     (47,048     (1,058,580

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.*

     (70,421     (2,183,051

Cerner Corp.*

     (16,762     (1,061,705

Community Health Systems, Inc.*

     (83,235     (4,575,428

CONMED Corp.

     (4,819     (202,350

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

     (5,283     (865,884

Endologix, Inc.*

     (156,421     (1,783,199

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     (3,777     (146,245

ExamWorks Group, Inc.*

     (94,980     (3,683,324

Hanger, Inc.*

     (141,454     (3,384,994

Healthways, Inc.*

     (75,806     (1,174,993

HeartWare International, Inc.*

     (33,676     (2,597,093

Henry Schein, Inc.*

     (10,437     (1,252,753

Insulet Corp.*

     (56,721     (2,448,646

K2M Group Holdings, Inc.*

     (1,309     (21,075

LDR Holding Corp.*

     (40,976     (1,411,213

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.*

     (46,845     (3,279,150

McKesson Corp.

     (2,520     (512,593

Medidata Solutions, Inc.*

     (110,805     (4,998,414

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.*

     (27,157     (4,607,321

National Healthcare Corp.

     (2,161     (130,330

Neogen Corp.*

     (56,660     (2,487,374

Novadaq Technologies, Inc. (Canada)*

     (122,267     (1,909,811

NuVasive, Inc.*

     (7,073     (289,286

NxStage Medical, Inc.*

     (105,889     (1,605,277

Omnicell, Inc.*

     (18,962     (612,662

Owens & Minor, Inc.

     (9,112     (303,612

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     (74,048     (3,192,209

Providence Service Corp.
(The)*

     (7,403     (327,065

Quidel Corp.*

     (63,455     (1,811,640

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.*

     (36,248     (2,847,280

Spectranetics Corp.*

     (151,781     (4,822,082

STERIS Corp.

     (4,435     (274,083

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.*

     (12,155     (372,915

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     (55,333     (3,101,415
 

 

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

 

37


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

Tornier NV (Netherlands)*

     (76,894   $ (2,149,187

Veeva Systems, Inc.*

     (113,150     (3,369,607

Volcano Corp.*

     (193,234     (1,955,528

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

     (33,185     (1,700,731

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

     (204,611     (6,469,800

Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.*

     (73,974     (1,896,693
    

 

 

 
       (100,706,381
    

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — (0.2)%

  

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

     (8,718     (142,975

Revlon, Inc., Class A*

     (11,257     (386,115

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

     (20,871     (1,890,704
    

 

 

 

WD-40 Co.

     (514     (39,408
    

 

 

 
       (2,459,202

Media — (2.1)%

  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,

    

Class A

     (5,396     (137,058

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A*

     (42,243     (2,562,038

Carmike Cinemas, Inc.*

     (9,374     (300,437

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A*

     (35,637     (5,644,544

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Class A*

     (71,816     (1,600,060

EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A*

     (154,031     (2,957,395

Gray Television, Inc.*

     (164,144     (1,516,691

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*

     (123,079     (3,200,054

Madison Square Garden Co. (The), Class A*

     (18,770     (1,422,015

MDC Partners, Inc.

     (67,941     (1,406,379

National CineMedia, Inc.

     (78,431     (1,247,053

Rentrak Corp.*

     (23,773     (1,827,431

Scholastic Corp.

     (48,786     (1,698,241

SFX Entertainment, Inc.*

     (98,342     (505,478

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     (176,764     (2,183,035
    

 

 

 
       (28,207,909
    

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life
Sciences — (9.9)%

  

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (6,167     (170,826

Acceleron Pharma, Inc.*

     (69,264     (2,561,383

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (75,745     (890,004

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (37,603     (3,159,780

Akorn, Inc.*

     (173,164     (7,714,456

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*

     (112,421     (2,614,912

Alkermes PLC (Ireland)*

     (50,616     (2,558,639

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (22,662     (748,073
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (Continued)

   

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (377   $ (11,088

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (939,190     (4,094,868

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (181,971     (1,084,547

Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (3,624     (98,210

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (284,441     (3,680,667

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.*

     (225,470     (3,923,178

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

     (28,143     (1,181,725

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     (53,120     (3,091,053

Catalent, Inc.*

     (17,446     (454,119

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (237,123     (3,971,810

Cepheid*

     (62,371     (3,306,287

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

     (8,875     (560,545

Chimerix, Inc.*

     (79,759     (2,475,719

Clovis Oncology, Inc.*

     (24,913     (1,486,310

Eli Lilly & Co.

     (63,308     (4,199,220

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.*

     (67,824     (1,534,179

Fluidigm Corp.*

     (101,945     (2,956,405

Genomic Health, Inc.*

     (46,560     (1,691,990

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (268,622     (2,584,144

ImmunoGen, Inc.*

     (319,494     (2,958,514

Impax Laboratories, Inc.*

     (20,233     (586,150

Incyte Corp.*

     (46,377     (3,110,042

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (8,533     (116,219

Insmed, Inc.*

     (18,688     (265,183

Intrexon Corp.*

     (66,123     (1,475,865

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (144,331     (2,023,521

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (41,701     (1,920,748

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland)*

     (3,900     (658,476

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (26,426     (1,085,580

Kite Pharma, Inc.*

     (45,433     (1,680,567

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (39,529     (1,393,397

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (77,610     (112,535

Medicines Co. (The)*

     (165,429     (4,188,662

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (161,227     (1,758,987

Mylan, Inc.*

     (152     (8,140

Nektar Therapeutics*

     (12,511     (172,527

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     (189,934     (3,517,578

Novavax, Inc.*

     (935,767     (5,240,295

Ophthotech Corp.*

     (61,017     (2,545,629

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (301,327     (1,223,388

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc./DE*

     (6,025     (559,241
 

 

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

 

38


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (Continued)

   

Perrigo Co. PLC (Ireland)

     (3,255   $ (525,520

Pharmacyclics, Inc.*

     (25,662     (3,353,254

Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (20,190     (575,415

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (82,546     (3,373,655

Puma Biotechnology, Inc.*

     (4,469     (1,119,931

Receptos, Inc.*

     (33,188     (3,439,936

Relypsa, Inc.*

     (78,941     (1,623,816

Repligen Corp.*

     (105,422     (2,658,743

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (18,007     (704,434

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.*

     (65,676     (797,307

Synageva BioPharma Corp.*

     (54,495     (4,127,451

Techne Corp.

     (10,140     (923,247

TESARO, Inc.*

     (87,525     (2,434,946

TherapeuticsMD, Inc.*

     (34,626     (153,739

Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (Cayman Islands)*

     (57,984     (1,061,107

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     (2,258     (106,149

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (37,250     (4,195,840

Zoetis, Inc.

     (33,389     (1,240,735

ZS Pharma, Inc.*

     (52,221     (1,964,554
    

 

 

 
       (133,785,160
    

 

 

 

Retailing — (7.1)%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     (44,658     (6,562,940

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     (23,569     (7,199,387

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.*

     (407,909     (5,078,467

CarMax, Inc.*

     (123,144     (6,884,981

CST Brands, Inc.

     (138,558     (5,299,844

Groupon, Inc.*

     (786,726     (5,750,967

JC Penney Co., Inc.*

     (217,759     (1,657,146

LKQ Corp.*

     (75,362     (2,153,092

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.*

     (114,454     (6,154,192

Mattress Firm Holding Corp.*

     (6,489     (410,040

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

     (156,104     (7,341,571

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

     (26,762     (1,430,161

Netflix, Inc.*

     (5,264     (2,067,541

Nordstrom, Inc.

     (30,886     (2,242,632

Office Depot, Inc.*

     (777,721     (4,059,704

Performance Sports Group Ltd.*

     (25,347     (436,729

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

     (183,150     (2,362,635

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

     (35,805     (1,108,881

Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.*

     (42,787     (3,436,652

RetailMeNot, Inc.*

     (119,787     (2,522,714

Select Comfort Corp.*

     (62,357     (1,601,951
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Shutterfly, Inc.*

     (70,491   $ (2,948,639

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     (57,555     (6,907,176

Stein Mart, Inc.

     (4,706     (62,966

Tuesday Morning Corp.*

     (147,173     (3,000,857

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.*

     (143,440     (6,731,639

Wayfair, Inc.*

     (35,656     (894,966
    

 

 

 
       (96,308,470
    

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — (3.4)%

  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

     (1,056,721     (2,958,819

Analog Devices, Inc.

     (78,063     (3,873,486

Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*

     (193,393     (1,251,253

Avago Technologies Ltd. (Singapore)

     (39,872     (3,438,960

Brooks Automation, Inc.

     (110,710     (1,365,054

Cree, Inc.*

     (192,129     (6,048,221

Entegris, Inc.*

     (265,123     (3,600,370

First Solar, Inc.*

     (26,759     (1,576,105

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*

     (254,052     (153,701

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     (40,693     (894,839

Microsemi Corp.*

     (156,414     (4,077,713

PMC-Sierra, Inc.*

     (348,669     (2,716,132

Spansion, Inc., Class A*

     (273,374     (5,626,037

SunEdison, Inc.*

     (32,854     (640,982

Ultratech, Inc.*

     (105,476     (2,017,756

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*

     (166,540     (5,993,775
    

 

 

 
       (46,233,203
    

 

 

 

Software & Services — (12.9)%

  

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

     (86,641     (6,075,267

AOL, Inc.*

     (10,404     (452,886

Autodesk, Inc.*

     (108,660     (6,252,296

Barracuda Networks, Inc.*

     (6,222     (200,037

Benefitfocus, Inc.*

     (31,070     (860,950

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Class B*

     (101,824     (3,400,922

Blucora, Inc.*

     (16,555     (280,607

Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.*

     (80,199     (2,012,193

BroadSoft, Inc.*

     (82,390     (1,886,731

CommVault Systems, Inc.*

     (101,552     (4,502,816

comScore, Inc.*

     (72,567     (3,057,973

Concur Technologies, Inc.*

     (2,968     (380,854

Convergys Corp.

     (227,970     (4,598,155

CoreLogic, Inc.*

     (92,931     (2,915,245

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.*

     (174,318     (6,322,514

CoStar Group, Inc.*

     (2,941     (473,766
 

 

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

 

39


GOTHAM ENHANCED RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

Cvent, Inc.*

     (67,009   $ (1,738,213

Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.*

     (71,201     (3,350,007

Demandware, Inc.*

     (33,157     (1,987,762

Digital River, Inc.*

     (10,545     (269,636

Ellie Mae, Inc.*

     (84,881     (3,257,733

Envestnet, Inc.*

     (56,088     (2,491,429

Equinix, Inc.

     (7,945     (1,659,711

FireEye, Inc.*

     (128,157     (4,356,056

Fleetmatics Group PLC*

     (11,958     (444,120

Forrester Research, Inc.

     (3,902     (157,173

Fortinet, Inc.*

     (151,615     (3,949,571

Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.*

     (33,586     (410,757

Global Payments, Inc.

     (5,897     (474,709

Google, Inc.*

     (1,027     (574,175

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     (14,014     (723,823

Imperva, Inc.*

     (50,037     (2,050,016

Infoblox, Inc.*

     (175,711     (2,835,976

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.*

     (54,058     (2,608,839

Jive Software, Inc.*

     (161,440     (986,398

LinkedIn Corp., Class A*

     (1,706     (390,606

LivePerson, Inc.*

     (106,651     (1,535,774

LogMeIn, Inc.*

     (45,588     (2,190,503

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     (70,046     (2,809,545

Marketo, Inc.*

     (164,851     (5,319,742

MicroStrategy, Inc.*

     (8,599     (1,383,407

MobileIron, Inc.*

     (35,947     (361,627

Move, Inc.*

     (108,005     (2,262,705

NetSuite, Inc.*

     (38,414     (4,174,065

Nuance Communications, Inc.*

     (464,516     (7,167,482

Pandora Media, Inc.*

     (20,630     (397,746

Paycom Software, Inc.*

     (27,524     (488,551

Proofpoint, Inc.*

     (50,553     (2,226,354

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

     (37,445     (1,047,711

Qlik Technologies, Inc.*

     (37,024     (1,049,630

Qualys, Inc.*

     (7,312     (234,569

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.*

     (180,895     (6,939,132

RealPage, Inc.*

     (131,990     (2,622,641

Sapient Corp.*

     (160,714     (2,783,566

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     (725     (49,249

Shutterstock, Inc.*

     (68,374     (5,316,762

Silver Spring Networks, Inc.*

     (58,471     (560,152

Splunk, Inc.*

     (46,922     (3,100,606

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

     (2,785     (162,366

Tableau Software, Inc.*

     (43,286     (3,574,991
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

Tangoe, Inc.*

     (11,156   $ (163,659

TIBCO Software, Inc.*

     (294,512     (6,882,745

Twitter, Inc.*

     (120,988     (5,017,372

Tyler Technologies, Inc.*

     (5,042     (564,301

Vantiv, Inc., Class A*

     (89,216     (2,758,559

Varonis Systems, Inc.*

     (33,983     (661,989

Verint Systems, Inc.*

     (110,610     (6,358,969

Vistaprint NV*

     (37,684     (2,519,552

Web.com Group, Inc.*

     (3,768     (77,357

Workday, Inc.*

     (20,990     (2,004,125

Xoom Corp.*

     (8,836     (133,424

Yelp, Inc.*

     (74,313     (4,458,780

Zendesk, Inc.*

     (50,908     (1,323,608

Zillow, Inc., Class A*

     (4,586     (498,636

Zynga, Inc.*

     (1,927,699     (4,915,632
    

 

 

 
       (174,487,506
    

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (4.5)%

  

ADTRAN, Inc.

     (12,923     (274,097

Amphenol Corp.

     (6,782     (343,034

Avnet, Inc.

     (12,958     (560,434

Badger Meter, Inc.

     (6,612     (376,355

Belden, Inc.

     (43,858     (3,122,251

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.*

     (67,973     (1,612,320

BlackBerry Ltd. (Canada)*

     (327,369     (3,437,375

CalAmp Corp.*

     (54,236     (1,045,670

Celestica, Inc.
(Canada)*

     (56,612     (621,600

Ciena Corp.*

     (210,186     (3,522,717

Cognex Corp.*

     (1,234     (48,817

Cray, Inc.*

     (129,802     (4,498,937

Electronics For Imaging, Inc.*

     (101,886     (4,658,228

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

     (6,195     (346,920

Finisar Corp.*

     (301,741     (5,045,110

Infinera Corp.*

     (196,484     (2,854,913

Ingram Micro, Inc.,
Class A*

     (43,231     (1,160,320

Ixia*

     (155,846     (1,500,797

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

     (63,674     (1,333,970

MTS Systems Corp.

     (19,621     (1,295,182

Nimble Storage, Inc.*

     (108,940     (2,980,598

Plantronics, Inc.

     (16,612     (861,664

Plexus Corp.*

     (18,295     (756,498

Riverbed Technology, Inc.*

     (62,427     (1,185,489

ScanSource, Inc.*

     (15,981     (610,155

Sonus Networks, Inc.*

     (918,950     (3,188,757

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

     (14,385     (459,745
 

 

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

 

40


GOTHAM ENHANCED RETURN FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (Continued)

  

SYNNEX Corp.

     (89,318   $ (6,179,019

ViaSat, Inc.*

     (108,712     (6,809,720
    

 

 

 
       (60,690,692
    

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — (1.8)%

  

8X8, Inc.*

     (323,140     (2,539,880

Arista Networks, Inc.*

     (10,814     (878,638

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     (80,220     (2,722,667

Iridium Communications, Inc.*

     (253,425     (2,407,538

RingCentral, Inc., Class A*

     (175,215     (2,302,325

SBA Communications Corp.*

     (30,222     (3,394,837

Sprint Corp.*

     (229,883     (1,363,206

T-Mobile US, Inc.*

     (188,570     (5,504,358

tw telecom, Inc.*

     (49,713     (2,126,722

United States Cellular Corp.*

     (41,131     (1,497,991
    

 

 

 
       (24,738,162
    

 

 

 

Transportation — (3.2)%

  

Allegiant Travel Co.*

     (39,140     (5,224,016

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.*

     (82,438     (3,043,611

Canadian National Railway Co.

     (230     (16,233

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (Canada)

     (2,785     (578,389

FedEx Corp.

     (3,171     (530,825

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc.,
Class A*

     (47,299     (4,550,164

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

     (29,354     (508,998

Heartland Express, Inc.

     (131,063     (3,294,924

Hub Group, Inc., Class A*

     (65,405     (2,373,547

JetBlue Airways Corp.*

     (494,866     (5,710,754

Kansas City Southern

     (11,675     (1,433,573

Knight Transportation, Inc.

     (64,489     (1,886,948
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Transportation — (Continued)

  

Marten Transport Ltd.

     (33,483 )$      (656,936

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.*

     (67,348     (1,388,042

Ryder System, Inc.

     (23,188     (2,051,442

Saia, Inc.*

     (9,531     (467,210

Spirit Airlines, Inc.*

     (21,470     (1,569,672

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

     (12,413     (326,710

UTi Worldwide, Inc. (British Virgin Islands)

     (423,793     (4,632,057

Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.*

     (135,528     (2,405,622
    

 

 

 
       (42,649,673
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Proceeds $994,906,193)

   

    (1,023,087,868
    

 

 

 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — (2.3)%

  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

     (152,739     (30,801,347
    

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Proceeds $30,147,282)

   

    (30,801,347
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITES SOLD
SHORT - (77.9)%

   

    (1,053,889,215
    

 

 

 

(Proceeds $1,025,053,475)

  

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.1%

   

    14,944,159   
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

  $ 1,352,477,721   
    

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short.
(a)  All or portion of the security is on loan. (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements)
 

 

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

 

41


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

LONG POSITIONS - 125.7%

  

COMMON STOCKS — 125.7%

  

Automobiles & Components — 4.6%

  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

     105,205       $ 3,417,058   

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.*†

     103,383         1,998,393   

Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)(a)

     35,724         3,277,320   

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.†

     89,117         2,870,459   

Dana Holding Corp.†

     326,203         6,674,113   

Delphi Automotive PLC (United Kingdom)†

     61,241         4,224,404   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

     121,449         2,942,709   

Johnson Controls, Inc.†

     4,433         209,459   

Lear Corp.

     35,419         3,276,258   

Magna International, Inc. (Canada)†

     43,455         4,289,443   

Standard Motor Products, Inc.†

     9,031         356,905   

Tenneco, Inc.*†

     75,025         3,928,309   

Tower International, Inc.*†

     23,146         562,448   

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.*

     8,372         848,502   
     

 

 

 
        38,875,780   
     

 

 

 

Capital Goods — 17.6%

  

3M Co.†

     5,860         901,092   

AAON, Inc.†

     6,942         136,410   

Actuant Corp., Class A†

     41,823         1,325,371   

Aegion Corp.*†(a)

     62,532         1,145,586   

Aerovironment, Inc.*†

     12,446         381,470   

AZZ, Inc.†(a)

     25,487         1,191,772   

Blount International, Inc.*†(a)

     55,321         846,965   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.†

     24,447         494,074   

Carlisle Cos., Inc.†

     16,078         1,429,013   

Caterpillar, Inc.†

     64,335         6,524,212   

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV (Netherlands)†

     115,477         6,309,663   

CIRCOR International, Inc.†

     2,678         201,252   

Crane Co.†

     32,399         2,020,078   

Curtiss-Wright Corp.†

     21,618         1,496,182   

Danaher Corp.†

     22,037         1,771,775   

Dover Corp.†(a)

     90,925         7,223,082   

Eaton Corp. PLC

     39,668         2,712,895   

EMCOR Group, Inc.†(a)

     72,886         3,216,459   

Encore Wire Corp.†

     22,377         848,983   

Engility Holdings, Inc.*†

     19,372         836,870   

ESCO Technologies, Inc.†

     21,282         809,142   

Federal Signal Corp.†

     57,022         809,712   

Flowserve Corp.†

     19,590         1,331,924   

Fluor Corp.†(a)

     67,258         4,461,896   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

General Dynamics Corp.†

     39,305       $ 5,493,267   

GrafTech International Ltd.*†

     73,596         315,727   

Harsco Corp.†

     114,526         2,482,924   

Honeywell International, Inc.†

     24,616         2,366,090   

Hubbell, Inc., Class B†

     16,141         1,830,551   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.†

     59,215         6,266,131   

IDEX Corp.†

     48,162         3,607,815   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.†(a)

     21,557         1,962,765   

KBR, Inc.

     20,001         381,619   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc

     3,659         444,422   

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.†

     29,087         2,108,226   

Lindsay Corp.†(a)

     34,459         3,022,054   

Lockheed Martin Corp.†

     7,335         1,397,831   

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)†

     56,475         1,176,939   

Masco Corp.†

     196,167         4,329,406   

Meritor, Inc.*†

     371,654         4,270,305   

Moog, Inc., Class A*†

     7,037         538,612   

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A†

     202,628         1,999,938   

NCI Building Systems, Inc.*†

     31,992         635,681   

Northrop Grumman Corp.†

     85         11,727   

NOW, Inc.*†(a)

     114,326         3,436,640   

Orbital Sciences Corp.*†(a)

     76,833         2,020,708   

Pentair PLC (Ireland)†

     78,819         5,284,814   

Polypore International, Inc.*†

     21,748         955,172   

Precision Castparts Corp.†

     8,121         1,792,305   

Roper Industries, Inc.†

     4,637         734,037   

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.†

     8,310         274,895   

Snap-on, Inc.

     596         78,755   

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A*†

     75,074         2,953,411   

SPX Corp.†(a)

     79,361         7,522,629   

Standex International Corp.†

     5,720         493,350   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.†

     75,978         7,114,580   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

     17,769         1,841,401   

Terex Corp.†

     94,385         2,715,456   

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.*†

     2,394         58,342   

Timken Co. (The)†

     14,027         603,021   

TriMas Corp.*†

     24,909         788,619   

United Technologies Corp.†

     46,895         5,017,765   

Universal Forest Products, Inc.†

     4,245         212,123   

Wabash National Corp.*†(a)

     112,825         1,162,098   

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A†

     33,169         2,011,036   
 

 

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

 

42


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

WESCO International, Inc.*(a)

     27,983       $ 2,306,079   

Woodward, Inc.†

     14,342         734,454   

WW Grainger, Inc.†

     10,643         2,626,692   

Xylem, Inc.(a)

     39,387         1,432,111   
     

 

 

 
        147,238,401   
     

 

 

 

Commercial & Professional Services — 7.1%

  

ACCO Brands Corp.*†

     261,513         2,152,252   

Brink’s Co. (The)†

     70,530         1,481,130   

Cintas Corp.†

     51,699         3,786,435   

Copart, Inc.*†

     128,572         4,299,448   

Corporate Executive Board Co. (The) .

     4,086         301,138   

Deluxe Corp.†

     7,343         446,454   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)†

     1         123   

Equifax, Inc.

     5,674         429,749   

Exponent, Inc.†

     5,250         419,055   

G & K Services, Inc., Class A

     72         4,541   

HNI Corp.†(a)

     5,128         239,221   

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

     11,523         802,116   

Korn Ferry International*†

     20,738         579,212   

Manpowergroup, Inc.†

     119,591         7,982,699   

On Assignment, Inc.*†

     51,569         1,500,658   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.†

     292,265         7,230,636   

Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (Canada)

     20,770         607,107   

Quad/Graphics, Inc.†

     1,063         23,439   

Republic Services, Inc.†

     18,569         713,050   

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)†

     51,411         1,253,914   

Robert Half International, Inc.†

     66,561         3,646,212   

RPX Corp.*†

     50,417         708,359   

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.*†

     13,543         324,761   

Steelcase, Inc., Class A†

     19,232         340,791   

Team, Inc.*†(a)

     16,893         711,871   

Towers Watson & Co., Class A†

     50,192         5,535,676   

TrueBlue, Inc.*†

     18,385         454,477   

Tyco International Ltd. (Switzerland)†

     124,602         5,349,164   

UniFirst Corp.†

     13,656         1,523,463   

United Stationers, Inc.†

     18,834         786,696   

Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A*

     13,704         854,444   

Waste Connections, Inc.†(a)

     29,401         1,467,110   

Waste Management, Inc.

     61,819         3,022,331   

West Corp.†

     12,883         412,256   
     

 

 

 
        59,389,988   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Durables & Apparel — 3.6%

  

Coach, Inc.

     8,402       $ 288,861   

Columbia Sportswear Co.†

     35,941         1,385,166   

Deckers Outdoor Corp.*†

     29,509         2,580,857   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.†

     23,125         654,438   

Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland)

     53,843         2,987,210   

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.*†

     161         12,775   

Harman International Industries, Inc.†

     1,101         118,181   

lululemon athletica, Inc.*(a)

     44,564         1,856,091   

NVR, Inc.*†

     3,051         3,745,347   

PVH Corp.†

     38,736         4,429,462   

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A*(a)

     6,483         354,944   

Steven Madden, Ltd.*†(a)

     122,824         3,850,532   

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.(a)

     3,000         125,040   

Tupperware Brands Corp.†(a)

     40,775         2,599,406   

Universal Electronics, Inc.*†

     16,942         963,830   

Vera Bradley, Inc.*(a)

     109,946         2,506,769   

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.(a)

     71,958         1,952,940   
     

 

 

 
        30,411,849   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 4.3%

  

American Public Education, Inc.*†

     17,478         541,643   

Apollo Education Group, Inc.*†

     62,088         1,779,442   

Boyd Gaming Corp.*

     28,476         328,898   

Capella Education Co.†

     5,437         384,613   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.†

     29,978         1,552,261   

DeVry Education Group, Inc.†

     13,106         634,461   

DineEquity, Inc.†

     28,886         2,569,699   

Graham Holdings Co., Class B†

     1,512         1,184,803   

Hillenbrand, Inc.†(a)

     47,540         1,582,607   

Interval Leisure Group, Inc.†

     50,755         1,067,885   

Jack in the Box, Inc.†

     31,971         2,271,220   

K12, Inc.*†

     15,795         195,858   

Las Vegas Sands Corp.†

     95,874         5,969,115   

Matthews International Corp., Class A†(a)

     30,468         1,403,965   

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*†

     7,313         255,224   

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (Liberia)†

     18,629         1,266,213   

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.†

     327,870         6,308,219   

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.†

     7,285         142,567   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     2,666         204,376   

Strayer Education, Inc.*†(a)

     2,546         186,342   

Weight Watchers International, Inc.(a)

     72,457         1,887,505   
 

 

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

 

43


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Services — (Continued)

  

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.†

     60,756       $ 4,718,919   
     

 

 

 
        36,435,835   
     

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — 2.3%

  

Rite Aid Corp.*†

     1,638,591         8,602,603   

SUPERVALU, Inc.*†(a)

     700,508         6,045,384   

Sysco Corp.†

     6,562         252,899   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     51,244         3,908,380   

Weis Markets, Inc.†(a)

     4,323         192,979   
     

 

 

 
        19,002,245   
     

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 10.1%

  

Altria Group, Inc.†

     556         26,877   

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.†

     192,486         9,046,842   

Bunge, Ltd. (Bermuda)†

     108,413         9,610,813   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)†

     47,363         1,983,562   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.†(a)

     189,566         6,511,592   

Cott Corp. (Canada)†

     43,033         261,210   

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.†

     104,637         7,246,112   

Ingredion, Inc.†

     64,022         4,945,700   

Kellogg Co.†

     81,070         5,185,237   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.†

     2,869         435,371   

Lancaster Colony Corp.†

     9,961         911,332   

Lorillard, Inc.†

     62,738         3,858,387   

Monster Beverage Corp.*†

     13,729         1,384,982   

National Beverage Corp.*†

     4,979         125,072   

PepsiCo, Inc.†

     28,262         2,717,957   

Philip Morris International, Inc.†

     57,084         5,081,047   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*†(a)

     232,019         6,591,660   

Sanderson Farms, Inc.†(a)

     100,242         8,418,323   

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.†

     10,207         304,067   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A†(a)

     123,304         4,975,316   

Vector Group, Ltd.†(a)

     220,702         4,930,483   
     

 

 

 
        84,551,942   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Services — 6.6%

  

Abaxis, Inc.†(a)

     39,550         2,082,703   

ABIOMED, Inc.*(a)

     4,771         156,441   

Align Technology, Inc.*†

     78,306         4,120,462   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     17,023         1,453,934   

Amsurg Corp.*†

     36,468         1,969,637   

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.*†

     46,582         1,869,801   

Cardinal Health, Inc.†

     20,031         1,572,033   

CareFusion Corp.*†

     66,990         3,843,216   

Catamaran Corp. (Canada)*

     2,249         107,210   

Chemed Corp.†(a)

     1,382         142,844   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.†

     8,000       $ 503,840   

CorVel Corp.*†

     6,842         235,502   

Cyberonics, Inc.*†

     34,018         1,785,945   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.*†

     1,568         122,414   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.†

     81,005         4,112,624   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*†

     22,100         2,672,332   

Express Scripts Holding Co.*†

     15,894         1,220,977   

Globus Medical, Inc.,
Class A*†

     59,788         1,325,500   

Greatbatch, Inc.*†

     36,674         1,840,668   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.†

     1,025         45,592   

ICU Medical, Inc.*†

     15,606         1,106,465   

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.*†

     11,256         575,294   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.†(a)

     32,225         700,894   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*†

     16,878         1,844,597   

Masimo Corp.*

     860         21,706   

MEDNAX, Inc.*†

     59,293         3,701,662   

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.†(a)

     5,205         96,501   

Natus Medical, Inc.*†

     55,972         1,903,048   

PharMerica Corp.*†

     23,317         668,965   

Quality Systems, Inc.†

     88,329         1,334,651   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

     7,061         448,091   

Select Medical Holdings Corp.†

     28,079         404,899   

Teleflex, Inc.†

     27,985         3,193,648   

Thoratec Corp.*†

     32,109         872,723   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B†

     18,403         1,908,575   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*†

     62,827         5,285,007   
     

 

 

 
        55,250,401   
     

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 3.4%

  

Avon Products, Inc.†

     820,062         8,528,645   

Clorox Co. (The)†

     19,596         1,949,802   

Coty, Inc., Class A†(a)

     28,113         466,676   

Energizer Holdings, Inc.†

     70,514         8,648,542   

Inter Parfums, Inc.†

     23,921         679,356   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.†

     61,470         7,024,177   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)†

     17,483         1,525,741   
     

 

 

 
        28,822,939   
     

 

 

 

Media — 4.0%

  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.†

     38,642         1,364,835   

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Class A

     8,269         60,033   

Comcast Corp., Class A†

     39,851         2,205,753   
 

 

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

 

44


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Media — (Continued)

  

Crown Media Holdings, Inc.,
Class A*†(a)

     5,549       $ 19,366   

DIRECTV*†

     70,241         6,096,216   

Interpublic Group of Cos, Inc. (The)†

     171,530         3,325,967   

Loral Space & Communications, Inc.*†

     11,444         875,466   

Morningstar, Inc.(a)

     5,253         358,517   

New York Times Co. (The), Class A†

     133,131         1,709,402   

News Corp., Class A*†

     262,187         4,058,655   

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A†(a)

     65,623         2,960,910   

Omnicom Group, Inc.†(a)

     89,740         6,448,716   

Starz, Class A*†

     4,007         123,816   

Time, Inc.*†(a)

     168,369         3,803,456   

Viacom, Inc., Class B†

     5,610         407,735   
     

 

 

 
        33,818,843   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 8.6%

  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.†

     79,877         4,415,601   

Biogen Idec, Inc.*†

     2,979         956,497   

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.,
Class A*†

     5,170         583,279   

Bruker Corp.*†

     163,115         3,381,374   

Covance, Inc.*†

     86,889         6,942,431   

Depomed, Inc.*†

     99,742         1,536,027   

Enanta Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.*(a)

     60,899         2,618,657   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*†

     56,374         6,313,888   

Johnson & Johnson†

     73,207         7,890,251   

Lannett Co., Inc.*(a)

     4,167         236,352   

Ligand Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.*†(a)

     23,340         1,290,002   

Luminex Corp.*

     9,310         176,890   

Mallinckrodt PLC (Ireland)*†

     4,089         376,924   

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*†

     15,470         3,998,531   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*(a)

     146,450         5,783,311   

PAREXEL International Corp.*†

     101,804         5,528,975   

PerkinElmer, Inc.†

     27,477         1,193,051   

Pfizer, Inc.†

     122,771         3,676,991   

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.*†

     62,508         2,214,033   

Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc.*†

     47,724         2,793,763   

United Therapeutics Corp.*†

     31,413         4,114,161   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
(Canada)*†

     32,104         4,271,116   

Waters Corp.*†

     16,352         1,811,802   
     

 

 

 
        72,103,907   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — 15.6%

  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.,
Class A(a)

     214,180       $ 7,170,746   

ANN INC*†

     46,784         1,796,038   

AutoNation, Inc.*

     26,337         1,508,057   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*†(a)

     83,917         5,650,971   

Best Buy Co., Inc.†

     41,493         1,416,571   

Big Lots, Inc.†

     52,397         2,391,923   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.†(a)

     60,212         1,601,037   

Buckle, Inc. (The)†(a)

     65,513         3,231,756   

Burlington Stores, Inc.*†

     38,633         1,620,268   

Cato Corp. (The), Class A†

     36,343         1,296,355   

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

     14,593         220,062   

Children’s Place, Inc. (The)†(a)

     38,853         1,913,510   

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.†

     18,392         1,067,288   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.†

     71,536         3,245,588   

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A†

     44,400         4,695,744   

Dollar General Corp.*†

     6,963         436,371   

Dollar Tree, Inc.*†

     43,693         2,646,485   

DSW, Inc., Class A†

     108,561         3,218,834   

Foot Locker, Inc.†

     46,554         2,607,490   

GameStop Corp., Class A(a)

     113,020         4,832,735   

Gap, Inc. (The)†

     185,118         7,014,121   

GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A†

     15,982         664,372   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.†

     9,024         770,920   

Guess?, Inc.†

     231,736         5,137,587   

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.†

     14,519         319,563   

Hibbett Sports, Inc.*(a)

     83,469         3,788,658   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)†

     393         38,325   

HSN, Inc.†

     1,628         107,562   

Kohl’s Corp.†

     115,129         6,242,294   

Lands’ End, Inc.*†(a)

     88,657         4,208,548   

Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A*†

     14,243         372,312   

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A†

     12,978         1,007,352   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.†

     75,024         4,291,373   

Macy’s, Inc.†

     89,292         5,162,863   

Michaels Cos., Inc. (The)*†(a)

     95,687         1,749,158   

Murphy USA, Inc.*†

     43,239         2,477,595   

Outerwall, Inc.*†

     127,480         8,065,660   

PetSmart, Inc.†(a)

     53,858         3,896,626   

Ross Stores, Inc.†

     43,115         3,480,243   

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*†

     95,798         2,807,839   

Target Corp.†

     61,188         3,782,642   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)†

     50,114         3,173,218   

Tractor Supply Co.†

     5,436         398,024   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*†

     237,981         7,225,103   
 

 

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

 

45


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Zumiez, Inc.*†(a)

     51,005       $ 1,702,547   
     

 

 

 
        130,452,334   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 6.2%

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.*†

     55,270         1,093,241   

Altera Corp.†(a)

     52,648         1,809,512   

Atmel Corp.*†

     333,427         2,474,028   

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*†

     111,123         2,144,674   

Diodes, Inc.*†

     5,954         153,792   

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.*†

     395,282         6,067,579   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.*†

     118,242         1,940,351   

Intel Corp.†

     38,784         1,319,044   

International Rectifier Corp.*†

     69,095         2,747,908   

Intersil Corp., Class A†

     58,453         776,840   

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*†

     184,350         1,236,989   

Linear Technology Corp

     97,665         4,183,969   

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (Bermuda)†

     393,064         5,282,780   

Micron Technology, Inc.*†

     131,177         4,340,647   

MKS Instruments, Inc.†

     59,105         2,151,422   

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.*†

     186,238         4,987,454   

Semtech Corp.*

     10,428         264,663   

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*†

     1,628         74,221   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.†

     11,155         649,667   

Teradyne, Inc.†

     85,055         1,565,012   

Tessera Technologies, Inc.

     16,397         498,305   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     126,134         6,263,814   
     

 

 

 
        52,025,912   
     

 

 

 

Software & Services — 14.9%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A
(Ireland)†

     61,165         4,961,705   

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*†

     108,467         2,086,905   

Activision Blizzard, Inc.†

     88,417         1,763,919   

Acxiom Corp.*†

     133,917         2,522,996   

Advent Software, Inc.†(a)

     9,095         314,323   

Amdocs, Ltd. (Channel
Islands)†

     28,100         1,335,874   

ANSYS, Inc.*†

     10,415         818,202   

Aspen Technology, Inc.*†

     71,402         2,636,876   

AVG Technologies NV (Netherlands)*†

     81,943         1,468,419   

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Class B*†

     15         501   

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.†

     91,877         2,420,959   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.†

     91,390         4,014,763   

CA, Inc.†

     133,991         3,893,778   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

CACI International, Inc.,
Class A*

     15,194       $ 1,250,314   

CGI Group, Inc., Class A (Canada)*† .

     41,261         1,417,315   

Computer Sciences Corp.†

     104,088         6,286,915   

Conversant, Inc.*†

     112,326         3,959,492   

DST Systems, Inc.†

     32,429         3,124,534   

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

     102,151         4,185,127   

IAC/InterActiveCorp.†

     53,629         3,630,147   

International Business Machines Corp.†

     42,033         6,910,225   

j2 Global, Inc.(a)

     6,591         356,507   

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.†

     56,467         3,377,856   

Leidos Holdings, Inc.†

     79,429         2,904,719   

MAXIMUS, Inc.†

     35,850         1,737,291   

Microsoft Corp

     41,742         1,959,787   

NetScout Systems, Inc.*†

     56,087         2,067,367   

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*†

     193,828         5,118,998   

NIC, Inc.†

     52,420         966,101   

Oracle Corp.†

     169,427         6,616,124   

Pegasystems, Inc.†

     28,738         622,752   

Progress Software Corp.*†

     51,601         1,336,466   

Rovi Corp.*†(a)

     138,120         2,883,946   

Science Applications International Corp.†

     42,945         2,100,440   

Stamps.com, Inc.*†

     2,920         107,748   

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.*†

     38,239         823,668   

Symantec Corp.†

     161,300         4,003,466   

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*†(a)

     236,441         6,253,865   

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.*†

     5,310         137,051   

Teradata Corp.*†(a)

     149,649         6,333,146   

TiVo, Inc.*†

     234,771         3,063,762   

VeriSign, Inc.*(a)

     59,845         3,576,337   

Virtusa Corp.*†

     4,018         164,658   

Western Union Co. (The)(a)

     331,149         5,616,287   

Xerox Corp.†

     290,765         3,861,359   
     

 

 

 
        124,992,990   
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — 11.3%

  

Anixter International, Inc.†

     17,929         1,527,013   

Apple, Inc.†

     5,427         586,116   

ARRIS Group, Inc.*†

     148,975         4,472,230   

Arrow Electronics, Inc.*†

     79,583         4,525,089   

AVX Corp.†

     40,921         590,899   

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.†

     657,208         7,051,842   
 

 

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

 

46


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (Continued)

  

CDW Corp.†

     91,074       $ 2,808,722   

Cisco Systems, Inc.†

     143,246         3,505,230   

CommScope Holding Co., Inc.*†

     121,927         2,626,308   

Corning, Inc.

     176,470         3,605,282   

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.,
Class A†(a)

     60,113         2,519,937   

FLIR Systems, Inc.†

     81,787         2,742,318   

Harris Corp.†

     24,409         1,698,866   

Hewlett-Packard Co.†

     33,185         1,190,678   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*†

     29,432         669,578   

InterDigital, Inc.†(a)

     15,242         753,412   

IPG Photonics Corp.*(a)

     16,941         1,243,639   

Itron, Inc.*†

     57,579         2,241,550   

Juniper Networks, Inc.†

     341,034         7,185,586   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A†

     2,538         109,540   

Methode Electronics, Inc.†

     41,155         1,620,684   

National Instruments Corp.

     3,252         103,023   

NCR Corp.*†(a)

     183,948         5,089,841   

NetApp, Inc.†

     58,233         2,492,372   

NETGEAR, Inc.*

     605         20,594   

Newport Corp.*†

     19,954         356,977   

OSI Systems, Inc.*†

     43,845         3,107,734   

Polycom, Inc.*†

     331,304         4,333,456   

QUALCOMM, Inc.†

     379         29,755   

Rogers Corp.*†

     18,075         1,235,788   

Ruckus Wireless, Inc.*†

     189,616         2,461,216   

SanDisk Corp.†(a)

     34,121         3,212,151   

Sanmina Corp.*†

     130,084         3,261,206   

TE Connectivity Ltd. (Switzerland)

     57,674         3,525,612   

Vishay Intertechnology,
Inc.†(a)

     275,811         3,726,207   

Western Digital Corp.†

     48,539         4,774,781   

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*†

     44,452         3,278,335   
     

 

 

 
        94,283,567   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — 3.3%

  

AT&T, Inc.(a)

     114,387         3,985,243   

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.†

     13,344         896,583   

BCE, Inc. (Canada)†

     21,879         972,959   

CenturyLink, Inc.†

     109,842         4,556,246   

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.*†

     184,201         676,018   

Frontier Communications Corp.†(a)

     835,329         5,463,052   

Intelsat SA (Luxembourg)*†

     47,340         921,236   

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*†

     1,969         20,615   

Verizon Communications, Inc.†

     84,705         4,256,426   

Vonage Holdings Corp.*†

     2,485         8,648   
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Telecommunication Services — (Continued)

  

Windstream Holdings, Inc.†

     524,252      $ 5,494,161   
    

 

 

 
       27,251,187   
    

 

 

 

Transportation — 2.2%

  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     857        59,313   

Con-way, Inc.†(a)

     130,619        5,664,946   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.†

     128,536        5,171,003   

Matson, Inc.†(a)

     31,653        901,794   

Norfolk Southern Corp.†

     25,155        2,783,149   

Southwest Airlines Co.†

     56,300        1,941,224   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.*

     10,940        577,741   

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B†

     8,978        941,882   

Werner Enterprises, Inc.(a)

     3,610        99,419   
    

 

 

 
       18,140,471   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,006,658,472)

   

    1,053,048,591   
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG POSITIONS - 125.7%
(Cost $1,006,658,472)

   

    1,053,048,591   
    

 

 

 

SHORT POSITIONS - (99.0)%

  

COMMON STOCKS — (99.0)%

  

Automobiles & Components — (0.4)%

  

Cooper-Standard Holding, Inc.*

     (5,735     (313,016

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     (28,837     (1,336,883

Drew Industries, Inc.

     (1,461     (70,216

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.*

     (13,030     (203,398

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     (2,473     (162,476

Superior Industries International, Inc.

     (3,547     (69,202

Tesla Motors, Inc.*

     (3,776     (912,659
    

 

 

 
       (3,067,850
    

 

 

 

Capital Goods — (9.8)%

  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

     (11,041     (348,012

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     (33,050     (1,450,895

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     (36,078     (1,760,967

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.*

     (39,234     (1,899,710

Astec Industries, Inc.

     (18,411     (697,961

Astronics Corp.*

     (17,572     (910,405

Babcock & Wilcox Co. (The)

     (176,536     (5,048,930

Barnes Group, Inc.

     (16,508     (603,532

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     (111,251     (3,078,315

Boeing Co. (The)

     (35,719     (4,461,660

Brady Corp., Class A

     (43,119     (1,027,957

CAE, Inc. (Canada)

     (7,935     (102,520
 

 

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

 

47


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Capital Goods — (Continued)

  

CLARCOR, Inc.

     (38,495   $ (2,577,625

Continental Building Products, Inc.*

     (7,595     (111,950

Cubic Corp.

     (28,414     (1,370,691

DigitalGlobe, Inc.*

     (57,951     (1,656,819

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     (53,739     (1,686,867

EnerSys

     (18,710     (1,174,988

EnPro Industries, Inc.*

     (37,405     (2,413,745

Esterline Technologies Corp.*

     (4,176     (489,051

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

     (31,168     (1,163,813

Gorman-Rupp Co. (The)

     (9,622     (305,402

Granite Construction, Inc.

     (28,241     (1,042,375

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

     (11,954     (938,269

II-VI, Inc.*

     (59,707     (805,447

ITT Corp.

     (870     (39,202

John Bean Technologies Corp.

     (937     (28,082

Kaman Corp.

     (15,776     (679,315

Kennametal, Inc.

     (112,655     (4,349,610

Lennox International, Inc.

     (36,373     (3,234,287

MasTec, Inc.*

     (143,512     (4,110,184

Middleby Corp. (The)*

     (6,760     (598,260

MRC Global, Inc.*

     (107,002     (2,250,252

Mueller Industries, Inc.

     (43,811     (1,422,105

Nortek, Inc.*

     (7,300     (607,944

Oshkosh Corp.

     (30,515     (1,365,851

Powell Industries, Inc.

     (5,970     (271,814

Power Solutions International, Inc.*

     (15,475     (1,013,613

Primoris Services Corp.

     (7,213     (207,157

Rexnord Corp.*

     (39,436     (1,165,334

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     (30,470     (2,564,051

Sensata Technologies Holding NV (Netherlands)*

     (101,491     (4,953,776

SolarCity Corp.*

     (71,806     (4,249,479

Sun Hydraulics Corp.

     (309     (12,301

TAL International Group, Inc.

     (22,138     (954,812

Taser International, Inc.*

     (118,893     (2,239,944

Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

     (10,751     (370,264

Titan International, Inc.

     (100,832     (1,064,786

Triumph Group, Inc.

     (31,237     (2,175,032

Tutor Perini Corp.*

     (46,231     (1,294,930

WABCO Holdings, Inc.*

     (17,827     (1,735,993

Wabtec Corp.

     (21,695     (1,872,279
    

 

 

 
       (81,958,563
    

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Commercial & Professional Services — (2.1)%

  

Acacia Research Corp.

     (43,588   $ (784,584

Advisory Board Co. (The)*

     (73,197     (3,928,483

Covanta Holding Corp.

     (2,257     (49,812

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

     (32,458     (966,599

Herman Miller, Inc.

     (78,887     (2,524,384

ICF International, Inc.*

     (6,159     (223,818

Interface, Inc.

     (58,911     (944,343

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     (23,418     (412,859

Kforce, Inc.

     (41,495     (960,609

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     (1,896     (24,233

Mistras Group, Inc.*

     (1,551     (25,576

Paylocity Corp.*

     (9,416     (230,692

Stericycle, Inc.*

     (938     (118,188

US Ecology, Inc.

     (44,291     (2,226,951

WageWorks, Inc.*

     (81,796     (4,663,190
    

 

 

 
       (18,084,321
    

 

 

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel — (4.5)%

  

Callaway Golf Co.

     (19,743     (154,785

Carter’s, Inc.

     (1,076     (84,068

Crocs, Inc.*

     (99,643     (1,163,830

DR Horton, Inc.

     (190,484     (4,341,130

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (Canada)

     (40,751     (2,429,982

Hanesbrands, Inc.

     (36,321     (3,835,861

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A* .

     (290,350     (1,091,716

Kate Spade & Co.*

     (93,313     (2,531,582

KB Home

     (375,764     (5,914,525

MDC Holdings, Inc.

     (171,763     (4,194,452

Meritage Homes Corp.*

     (123,385     (4,539,334

Performance Sports Group Ltd. (Canada)*

     (16,300     (280,849

Ryland Group, Inc. (The)

     (74,400     (2,664,264

Standard Pacific Corp.*

     (309,386     (2,289,456

Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A*

     (48,516     (836,416

Under Armour, Inc., Class A*

     (1,978     (129,717

William Lyon Homes,
Class A*

     (38,653     (914,530
    

 

 

 
       (37,396,497
    

 

 

 

Consumer Services — (6.5)%

  

2U, Inc.*

     (23,980     (436,436

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.*

     (255,621     (4,833,793

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

     (97,727     (4,773,964

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     (8,376     (854,184

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.

     (57,866     (1,102,926

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     (20,931     (1,154,345
 

 

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

 

48


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Consumer Services — (Continued)

  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     (28,395   $ (1,360,121

International Speedway Corp., Class A

     (30,757     (963,617

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.*

     (129,188     (2,444,237

Life Time Fitness, Inc.*

     (91,398     (5,097,266

LifeLock, Inc.*

     (138,446     (2,341,122

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

     (41     (3,106

MGM Resorts International*

     (92,772     (2,156,949

Noodles & Co.*

     (15,139     (345,623

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)*

     (92,206     (3,596,034

Papa John’s International, Inc.

     (57,048     (2,667,564

Penn National Gaming, Inc.*

     (198,414     (2,597,239

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.*

     (170,495     (4,369,787

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.*

     (38,173     (1,769,319

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     (59,192     (3,253,784

Service Corp. International

     (100,709     (2,202,506

Sonic Corp.*

     (75,316     (1,898,716

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     (109,649     (3,165,567

Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc.*

     (20,603     (751,185
    

 

 

 
       (54,139,390
    

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — (1.8)%

  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     (52,919     (4,332,479

Kroger Co. (The)

     (69,813     (3,889,282

PriceSmart, Inc.

     (3,114     (277,239

SpartanNash Co.

     (29,597     (663,269

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     (88,494     (6,019,362
    

 

 

 
       (15,181,631
    

 

 

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco — (3.2)%

  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A* .

     (7,622     (1,897,878

Boulder Brands, Inc.*

     (71,974     (639,129

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     (7,717     (715,134

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

     (4,258     (385,094

Darling Ingredients, Inc.*

     (269,224     (4,738,342

Dean Foods Co.

     (125,437     (1,845,178

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)*

     (10,431     (1,129,156

Hershey Co. (The)

     (18,988     (1,821,139

JM Smucker Co. (The)

     (4,290     (446,160

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     (17,465     (1,734,449

Post Holdings, Inc.*

     (173,199     (6,494,963

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.*

     (35,840     (3,052,493

WhiteWave Foods Co., Class A*

     (48,384     (1,801,336
    

 

 

 
       (26,700,451
    

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (9.4)%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     (59,209   $ (3,673,918

Accuray, Inc.*

     (171,687     (1,086,779

Adeptus Health, Inc., Class A*

     (6,129     (203,360

Alere, Inc.*

     (11,086     (443,107

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.*

     (272,083     (3,732,979

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*

     (11,335     (194,395

Analogic Corp.

     (7,379     (538,224

athenahealth, Inc.*

     (36,439     (4,463,778

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.*

     (40,862     (1,227,494

BioScrip, Inc.*

     (47,906     (309,473

Capital Senior Living Corp.*

     (22,414     (504,315

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.*

     (43,652     (1,353,212

Cerner Corp.*

     (12,332     (781,109

Community Health Systems, Inc.*

     (75,899     (4,172,168

CONMED Corp.

     (4,406     (185,008

Cooper Co., Inc. (The)

     (5,946     (974,549

DexCom, Inc.*

     (7,468     (335,687

Endologix, Inc.*

     (99,466     (1,133,912

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     (2,504     (96,955

ExamWorks Group, Inc.*

     (68,653     (2,662,363

Hanger, Inc.*

     (88,143     (2,109,262

Healthways, Inc.*

     (36,599     (567,285

HeartWare International, Inc.*

     (33,967     (2,619,535

Henry Schein, Inc.*

     (3,521     (422,626

HMS Holdings Corp.*

     (2,008     (46,646

Insulet Corp.*

     (61,551     (2,657,157

K2M Group Holdings, Inc.*

     (1,213     (19,529

LDR Holding Corp.*

     (47,409     (1,632,766

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.*

     (45,107     (3,157,490

McKesson Corp.

     (641     (130,386

Medidata Solutions, Inc.*

     (101,852     (4,594,544

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.*

     (17,112     (2,903,136

National Healthcare Corp.

     (1,768     (106,628

Neogen Corp.*

     (37,935     (1,665,347

Novadaq Technologies, Inc. (Canada)*

     (75,790     (1,183,840

NuVasive, Inc.*

     (8,832     (361,229

NxStage Medical, Inc.*

     (65,891     (998,908

Omnicell, Inc.*

     (18,991     (613,599

Owens & Minor, Inc.

     (5,075     (169,099

Patterson Cos., Inc.

     (50,049     (2,157,612

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

     (1,831     (80,893

Quidel Corp.*

     (37,550     (1,072,053

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.*

     (25,143     (1,974,983
 

 

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

 

49


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Health Care Equipment & Services — (Continued)

  

Spectranetics Corp.*

     (97,797   $ (3,107,011

STERIS Corp.

     (5,378     (332,360

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.*

     (11,700     (358,956

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     (52,171     (2,924,185

Tornier NV (Netherlands)*

     (47,664     (1,332,209

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*

     (90,926     (2,707,776

Volcano Corp.*

     (88,874     (899,405

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

     (19,872     (1,018,440

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

     (129,437     (4,092,798

Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.*

     (95,951     (2,460,184
    

 

 

 
       (78,550,662
    

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — (0.1)%

  

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

     (3,906     (64,058

Revlon, Inc., Class A*

     (6,282     (215,473

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

     (11,670     (1,057,185

WD-40 Co.

     (160     (12,267
    

 

 

 
       (1,348,983
    

 

 

 

Media — (2.5)%

  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Class A

     (8,647     (219,634

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A*

     (41,156     (2,496,111

Carmike Cinemas, Inc.*

     (182     (5,833

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A*

     (28,397     (4,497,801

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Class A*

     (83,347     (1,856,971

EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A*

     (97,830     (1,878,336

Gray Television, Inc.*

     (72,640     (671,194

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*

     (121,135     (3,149,510

Madison Square Garden Co. (The), Class A*

     (11,776     (892,150

MDC Partners, Inc., Class A (Canada)

     (52,988     (1,096,852

Media General, Inc.*

     (10,530     (157,318

National CineMedia, Inc.

     (77,176     (1,227,098

Rentrak Corp.*

     (8,076     (620,802

Scholastic Corp.

     (32,462     (1,130,002

SFX Entertainment, Inc.*

     (45,715     (234,975

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

     (83,167     (1,027,112
    

 

 

 
       (21,161,699
    

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (13.4)%

  

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (26,448     (732,610

Acceleron Pharma, Inc.*

     (43,109     (1,594,171
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (Continued)

   

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (193,866   $ (2,277,926

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (40,700     (3,420,021

Akorn, Inc.*

     (165,569     (7,376,099

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*

     (68,910     (1,602,847

Alkermes PLC (Ireland)*

     (37,194     (1,880,157

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (16,568     (546,910

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (5,087     (149,609

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (861,300     (3,755,268

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (64,670     (385,433

Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (10,306     (279,293

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (202,653     (2,622,330

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.*

     (221,714     (3,857,824

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

     (49,220     (2,066,748

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     (43,555     (2,534,465

Catalent, Inc.*

     (4,340     (112,970

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (229,909     (3,850,976

Cepheid*

     (39,481     (2,092,888

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

     (7,120     (449,699

Chimerix, Inc.*

     (21,070     (654,013

Clovis Oncology, Inc.*

     (22,432     (1,338,293

Eli Lilly & Co.

     (45,072     (2,989,626

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.*

     (43,914     (993,335

Endo International PLC (Ireland)*

     (6,200     (414,904

Fluidigm Corp.*

     (58,030     (1,682,870

Genomic Health, Inc.*

     (30,952     (1,124,796

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (245,638     (2,363,038

ImmunoGen, Inc.*

     (198,811     (1,840,990

Impax Laboratories, Inc.*

     (3,989     (115,561

Incyte Corp.*

     (32,588     (2,185,351

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (7,089     (96,552

Insmed, Inc.*

     (9,582     (135,968

Intrexon Corp.*

     (37,261     (831,666

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (108,186     (1,516,768

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (60,440     (2,783,866

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC
(Ireland)*

     (10,483     (1,769,950

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (33,188     (1,363,363

Kite Pharma, Inc.*

     (40,875     (1,511,966

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (32,187     (1,134,592

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (111,619     (161,848

Medicines Co. (The)*

     (145,407     (3,681,705

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (76,680     (836,579
 

 

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

 

50


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — (Continued)

   

Mylan, Inc.*

     (135   $ (7,229

Nektar Therapeutics*

     (3,672     (50,637

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     (130,774     (2,421,934

Novavax, Inc.*

     (719,709     (4,030,370

Ophthotech Corp.*

     (42,281     (1,763,963

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (284,401     (1,154,668

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (10,599     (983,799

Perrigo Co. PLC (Ireland)

     (1,974     (318,702

Pharmacyclics, Inc.*

     (20,220     (2,642,147

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (84,685     (3,461,076

Puma Biotechnology, Inc.*

     (2,845     (712,957

Receptos, Inc.*

     (32,755     (3,395,056

Relypsa, Inc.*

     (53,303     (1,096,443

Repligen Corp.*

     (85,681     (2,160,875

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*

     (11,450     (447,924

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.*

     (94,568     (1,148,056

Synageva BioPharma Corp.*

     (45,499     (3,446,094

Techne Corp.

     (10,890     (991,535

TESARO, Inc.*

     (57,401     (1,596,896

TherapeuticsMD, Inc.*

     (174,602     (775,233

Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (Cayman
Islands)*

     (37,543     (687,037

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     (6,145     (288,876

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     (31,029     (3,495,107

Zoetis, Inc.

     (25,116     (933,311

ZS Pharma, Inc.*

     (34,696     (1,305,264
    

 

 

 
       (112,431,033
    

 

 

 

Retailing — (9.9)%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     (38,606     (5,673,538

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     (18,227     (5,567,619

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*

     (5,123     (358,815

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.*

     (322,566     (4,015,947

CarMax, Inc.*

     (113,246     (6,331,584

CST Brands, Inc.

     (99,985     (3,824,426

Groupon, Inc.*

     (597,556     (4,368,134

JC Penney Co., Inc.*

     (307,559     (2,340,524

LKQ Corp.*

     (48,318     (1,380,445

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.*

     (95,988     (5,161,275

Mattress Firm Holding Corp.*

     (7,459     (471,334

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

     (132,324     (6,223,198

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

     (25,955     (1,387,035

Netflix, Inc.*

     (5,096     (2,001,556

Nordstrom, Inc.

     (16,606     (1,205,762
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Retailing — (Continued)

  

Office Depot, Inc.*

     (781,206   $ (4,077,895

Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack (The)*

     (5,283     (50,347

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

     (164,702     (2,124,656

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

     (11,462     (354,978

Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.* .

     (47,825     (3,841,304

RetailMeNot, Inc.*

     (136,941     (2,883,977

Select Comfort Corp.*

     (62,613     (1,608,528

Shutterfly, Inc.*

     (66,955     (2,800,728

Signet Jewelers Ltd. (Bermuda)

     (46,199     (5,544,342

Stage Stores, Inc.

     (7,481     (126,204

Tuesday Morning Corp.*

     (97,343     (1,984,824

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.*

     (129,606     (6,082,410

Wayfair, Inc., Class A*

     (47,987     (1,204,474
    

 

 

 
       (82,995,859
    

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — (4.8)%

  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

     (822,232     (2,302,250

Analog Devices, Inc.

     (61,179     (3,035,702

Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*

     (117,152     (757,973

Avago Technologies Ltd. (Singapore) .

     (46,347     (3,997,429

Brooks Automation, Inc.

     (71,694     (883,987

Cree, Inc.*

     (175,614     (5,528,329

Entegris, Inc.*

     (162,253     (2,203,396

First Solar, Inc.*

     (33,650     (1,981,985

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*

     (159,175     (96,301

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     (2,627     (207,927

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     (27,657     (608,177

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     (6,180     (266,420

Microsemi Corp.*

     (99,156     (2,584,997

PMC-Sierra, Inc.*

     (230,945     (1,799,062

Spansion, Inc., Class A*

     (277,983     (5,720,890

SunEdison, Inc.*

     (143,184     (2,793,520

Ultratech, Inc.*

     (67,236     (1,286,225

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*

     (111,747     (4,021,775
    

 

 

 
       (40,076,345
    

 

 

 

Software & Services — (18.2)%

  

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

     (74,327     (5,211,809

AOL, Inc.*

     (2,964     (129,023

Autodesk, Inc.*

     (96,925     (5,577,065

Barracuda Networks, Inc.*

     (35,831     (1,151,967

Benefitfocus, Inc.*

     (40,673     (1,127,049

Blucora, Inc.*

     (21,569     (365,594

Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.*

     (50,928     (1,277,784

BroadSoft, Inc.*

     (40,431     (925,870
 

 

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

 

51


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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

CommVault Systems, Inc.*

     (95,504   $ (4,234,647

comScore, Inc.*

     (46,144     (1,944,508

Convergys Corp.

     (142,650     (2,877,251

CoreLogic, Inc.*

     (46,246     (1,450,737

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.*

     (181,152     (6,570,383

CoStar Group, Inc.*

     (1,460     (235,191

Cvent, Inc.*

     (40,783     (1,057,911

Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.*

     (55,831     (2,626,849

Demandware, Inc.*

     (77,824     (4,665,549

Digital River, Inc.*

     (23,597     (603,375

Ellie Mae, Inc.*

     (54,066     (2,075,053

Envestnet, Inc.*

     (39,195     (1,741,042

Equinix, Inc.

     (6,243     (1,304,163

FireEye, Inc.*

     (125,325     (4,259,797

FleetMatics Group PLC (Ireland)*

     (10,747     (399,143

Forrester Research, Inc.

     (3,016     (121,484

Fortinet, Inc.*

     (140,109     (3,649,839

Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.*

     (105,485     (1,290,082

Global Payments, Inc.

     (6,980     (561,890

Google, Inc., Class C*

     (43     (24,040

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     (17,426     (900,053

Imperva, Inc.*

     (47,001     (1,925,631

Infoblox, Inc.*

     (162,982     (2,630,529

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.*

     (33,873     (1,634,711

Jive Software, Inc.*

     (74,656     (456,148

LinkedIn Corp., Class A*

     (2,291     (524,547

LivePerson, Inc.*

     (66,722     (960,797

LogMeIn, Inc.*

     (55,846     (2,683,400

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     (77,140     (3,094,085

Marketo, Inc.*

     (108,123     (3,489,129

MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A*

     (10,286     (1,654,812

MobileIron, Inc.*

     (78,412     (788,825

Move, Inc.*

     (75,486     (1,581,432

NetSuite, Inc.*

     (34,505     (3,749,313

Nuance Communications, Inc.*

     (414,651     (6,398,065

Pandora Media, Inc.*

     (40,212     (775,287

Paycom Software, Inc.*

     (26,020     (461,855

Proofpoint, Inc.*

     (88,983     (3,918,811

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

     (20,847     (583,299

Qlik Technologies, Inc.*

     (48,422     (1,372,764

Qualys, Inc.*

     (5,338     (171,243

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.*

     (147,318     (5,651,118

RealPage, Inc.*

     (84,819     (1,685,354

Sapient Corp.*

     (168,570     (2,919,632
     Number of
Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software & Services — (Continued)

  

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     (14,410   $ (978,871

Shutterstock, Inc.*

     (56,838     (4,419,723

Silver Spring Networks, Inc.*

     (23,526     (225,379

Splunk, Inc.*

     (73,682     (4,868,907

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

     (4,100     (239,030

Tableau Software, Inc., Class A*

     (54,203     (4,476,626

Tangoe, Inc.*

     (8,135     (119,340

TIBCO Software, Inc.*

     (235,345     (5,500,013

Twitter, Inc.*

     (105,756     (4,385,701

Tyler Technologies, Inc.*

     (1,802     (201,680

Vantiv, Inc., Class A*

     (46,581     (1,440,285

Varonis Systems, Inc.*

     (10,523     (204,988

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.*

     (3,762     (95,254

Verint Systems, Inc.*

     (101,578     (5,839,719

Vistaprint NV
(Netherlands)*

     (1,280     (85,581

Web.com Group, Inc.*

     (17,259     (354,327

Workday, Inc., Class A*

     (26,460     (2,526,401

Xoom Corp.*

     (1,956     (29,536

Yelp, Inc.*

     (65,974     (3,958,440

Zendesk, Inc.*

     (18,739     (487,214

Zillow, Inc., Class A*

     (2,342     (254,646

Zynga, Inc., Class A*

     (1,737,350     (4,430,243
    

 

 

 
       (152,591,839
    

 

 

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (6.1)%

  

ADTRAN, Inc.

     (1,656     (35,124

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     (8,024     (405,854

Arista Networks, Inc.*

     (18,115     (1,471,844

Avnet, Inc.

     (10,258     (443,658

Badger Meter, Inc.

     (772     (43,942

Belden, Inc

     (46,829     (3,333,757

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.*

     (38,040     (902,309

BlackBerry Ltd. (Canada)*

     (313,151     (3,288,086

CalAmp Corp.*

     (70,545     (1,360,108

Celestica, Inc.
(Canada)*

     (37,285     (409,389

Ciena Corp.*

     (233,983     (3,921,555

Cognex Corp.*

     (2,508     (99,216

Cray, Inc.*

     (63,275     (2,193,112

Electronics For Imaging, Inc.*

     (85,940     (3,929,177

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

     (8,036     (450,016

Finisar Corp.*

     (271,716     (4,543,092

Infinera Corp.*

     (238,694     (3,468,224

Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A*

     (13,538     (363,360

Ixia*

     (99,487     (958,060
 

 

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

 

52


GOTHAM NEUTRAL FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Technology Hardware & Equipment — (Continued)

  

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

     (58,149   $ (1,218,222

MTS Systems Corp.

     (9,839     (649,472

Nimble Storage, Inc.*

     (127,119     (3,477,976

Plantronics, Inc.

     (13,032     (675,970

Plexus Corp.*

     (27,063     (1,119,055

Riverbed Technology, Inc.*

     (44,845     (851,607

ScanSource, Inc.*

     (18,797     (717,669

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (Canada)*

     (4,365     (119,514

Sonus Networks, Inc.*

     (592,766     (2,056,898

SYNNEX Corp.

     (56,289     (3,894,073

ViaSat, Inc.*

     (74,690     (4,678,582
    

 

 

 
       (51,078,921
    

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — (2.1)%

  

8X8, Inc.*

     (185,787     (1,460,286

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     (69,755     (2,367,485

Globalstar, Inc.*

     (33,968     (80,504

Iridium Communications, Inc.*

     (149,113     (1,416,574

RingCentral, Inc., Class A*

     (109,032     (1,432,680

SBA Communications Corp., Class A*

     (19,760     (2,219,641

Sprint Corp.*

     (134,521     (797,710

T-Mobile US, Inc.*

     (160,511     (4,685,316

tw telecom, Inc.*

     (45,381     (1,941,399

United States Cellular Corp.*

     (26,777     (975,218
    

 

 

 
       (17,376,813
    

 

 

 

Transportation — (4.2)%

  

Allegiant Travel Co.

     (29,398     (3,923,751

ArcBest Corp

     (605     (23,413

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.*

     (52,421     (1,935,383

Canadian National Railway Co. (Canada)

     (3,034     (214,140

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (Canada)

     (4,951     (1,028,224

FedEx Corp.

     (4,133     (691,864
     Number
of Shares
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Transportation — (Continued)

  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A*

     (38,600   $ (3,713,320

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

     (25,198     (436,933

Heartland Express, Inc.

     (81,556     (2,050,318

Hub Group, Inc., Class A*

     (67,913     (2,464,563

JetBlue Airways Corp.*

     (483,313     (5,577,432

Kansas City Southern

     (12,640     (1,552,066

Knight Transportation, Inc.

     (44,489     (1,301,748

Marten Transport Ltd

     (19,518     (382,943

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.*

     (37,420     (771,226

Ryder System, Inc.

     (20,168     (1,784,263

Saia, Inc.*

     (1,276     (62,549

Spirit Airlines, Inc.*

     (33,404     (2,442,166

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

     (7,624     (200,664

UTi Worldwide, Inc. (British
Virgin Islands)*

     (236,525     (2,585,218

Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.*

     (88,251     (1,566,455

XPO Logistics, Inc.*

     (4,573     (182,554
    

 

 

 
       (34,891,193
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Proceeds $799,797,157)

   

    (829,032,050
    

 

 

 

TOTAL SECURITES SOLD
SHORT - (99.0)%
(Proceeds $799,797,157)

   

    (829,032,050
    

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 73.3%

   

    613,868,866   
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

  $ 837,885,407   
    

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short.

(a) 

All or a portion of the security is on loan (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements)

 

 

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

 

53


GOTHAM FUNDS

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Gotham Absolute
Return Fund
  Gotham Absolute
500 Fund

Assets

        

Investments, at value (Cost $3,390,911,641 and $8,077,412, respectively)

     $ 3,594,163,636       $ 8,375,152  

Cash collateral for securities on loan

       599,423,863         157,920  

Cash

       84,795,576         46,282  

Deposits with brokers for securities sold short

       1,677,607,188         2,284,570  

Receivables:

        

Investments sold

       384,657,084         1,255,668  

Capital shares sold

       32,835,492          

Dividends and interest

       1,717,914         6,459  

Investment Adviser

               16,396  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       215,512          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

       6,375,416,265         12,142,447  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $1,762,658,484 and $4,701,469, respectively)

       1,812,684,825         4,857,181  

Payables:

        

Investments purchased

       1,024,401,495         1,236,175  

Securities lending collateral

       599,423,863         157,920  

Investment Adviser

       4,745,892          

Capital shares redeemed

       2,951,466          

Dividends and fees on securities sold short

       1,344,035         4,748  

Administration and accounting fees

       171,321         25,953  

Custodian fees

       132,690         4,840  

Accrued expenses

       40,429         43,303  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       3,445,896,016         6,330,120  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 2,929,520,249       $ 5,812,327  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

        

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 2,111,909       $ 5,580  

Paid-in capital

       2,790,609,293         5,571,208  

Accumulated net investment loss

       (11,824,607 )       (15,254 )

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) from investments and securities sold short

       (4,602,000 )       108,765  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and securities sold short

       153,225,654         142,028  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 2,929,520,249       $ 5,812,327  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

        

Net assets

     $ 2,929,520,249       $ 5,812,327  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shares Outstanding

       211,190,943         557,978  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 13.87       $ 10.42  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

54


GOTHAM FUNDS

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Gotham Enhanced
Return Fund
  Gotham
Neutral Fund

Assets

        

Investments, at value (Cost $2,219,047,204 and $1,006,658,472, respectively)

     $ 2,391,422,777       $ 1,053,048,591  

Cash collateral for securities on loan

       394,551,856         72,107,981  

Cash

       7,028,825         12,989,341  

Deposits with brokers for securities sold short

       419,550,989         665,846,265  

Receivables:

        

Investments sold

       258,915,514         196,936,260  

Capital shares sold

       5,993,934         7,058,891  

Dividends and interest

       962,453         433,655  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       141,717         77,712  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

       3,478,568,065         2,008,498,696  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $1,025,053,475 and $799,797,157, respectively)

       1,053,889,215         829,032,050  

Payables:

        

Investments purchased

       674,153,881         264,854,553  

Securities lending collateral

       394,551,856         72,107,981  

Investment Adviser

       2,083,389         1,388,975  

Dividends and fees on securities sold short

       852,060         429,297  

Capital shares redeemed

       337,645         2,646,613  

Administration and accounting fees

       108,019         71,651  

Custodian fees

       77,574         42,734  

Accrued expenses

       36,705         39,435  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       2,126,090,344         1,170,613,289  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 1,352,477,721       $ 837,885,407  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

        

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 1,020,419       $ 747,800  

Paid-in capital

       1,149,007,211         832,861,393  

Accumulated net investment loss

       (3,891,478 )       (4,145,657 )

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) from investments and securities sold short

       62,801,736         (8,733,355 )

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and securities sold short

       143,539,833         17,155,226  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 1,352,477,721       $ 837,885,407  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

        

Net assets

     $ 1,352,477,721       $ 837,885,407  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shares Outstanding

       102,041,887         74,780,018  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 13.25       $ 11.20  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

55


GOTHAM FUNDS

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months/Period Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Gotham Absolute
Return Fund
  Gotham Absolute
500 Fund*

Investment Income

        

Dividends

     $ 17,835,725       $ 38,952  

Interest

       977          

Income from securities loaned (Note 5)

       1,628,555          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       19,465,257         38,952  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       22,016,161         25,197  

Dividends and fees on securities sold short

       7,857,598         25,860  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       746,601         9,214  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

       310,435         25,953  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       98,372         4,840  

Legal fees

       96,012         5,705  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       45,722         4,808  

Registration and filing fees

       44,663         9,906  

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

       42,401         3,912  

Audit fees

       12,470         5,868  

Other expenses

       19,429         5,125  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

       31,289,864         126,388  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Recoupments and/or waivers, reimbursements (Note 2)

               (72,182 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

       31,289,864         54,206  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss

       (11,824,607 )       (15,254 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

        

Net realized gain from investments

       5,158,443          

Net realized gain/(loss) from securities sold short

       (21,517,256 )       108,765  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       161,862,685         297,741  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on securities sold short

       (69,759,396 )       (155,713 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       75,744,476         250,793  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 63,919,869       $ 235,539  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014.

 

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

 

56


GOTHAM FUNDS

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Gotham Enhanced
Return Fund
  Gotham Neutral
Fund

Investment Income

        

Dividends

     $ 12,376,759       $ 4,154,470  

Interest

       379         262  

Income from securities loaned (Note 5)

       1,004,406         224,377  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       13,381,544         4,379,109  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       10,545,042         5,285,869  

Dividends and fees on securities sold short

       5,961,692         2,800,118  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       321,590         154,111  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

       193,988         126,278  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       67,658         24,366  

Legal fees

       40,309         19,774  

Registration and filing fees

       35,089         16,388  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       26,746         6,478  

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

       23,411         8,365  

Audit fees

       15,093         12,487  

Other expenses

       21,374         5,560  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

       17,251,992         8,459,794  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Recoupments and/or waivers, reimbursements (Note 2)

       7,031         64,972  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

       17,259,023         8,524,766  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss

       (3,877,479 )       (4,145,657 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

        

Net realized gain from investments

       40,916,925         841  

Net realized loss from securities sold short

       (6,971,291 )       (10,348,898 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       80,709,627         42,605,343  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on securities sold short

       (42,481,781 )       (33,791,759 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       72,173,480         (1,534,473 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 68,296,001       $ (5,680,130 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

57


GOTHAM FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     Gotham Absolute
Return Fund
  Gotham Absolute
500 Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Period Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)*

Net increase in net assets from operations:

            

Net investment loss

     $ (11,824,607 )     $ (5,504,378 )     $ (15,254 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and securities sold short

       (16,358,813 )       28,378,912         108,765  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and securities sold short

       92,103,289         59,943,353         142,028  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       63,919,869         82,817,887         235,539  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Institutional Class:

            

Net realized capital gains

               (13,191,338 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (13,191,338 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions and Merger Activity (Note 4 and Note 7)

       1,315,390,672         1,426,903,567         5,576,788  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       1,379,310,541         1,496,530,116         5,812,327  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

            

Beginning of period

       1,550,209,708         53,679,592          
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 2,929,520,249       $ 1,550,209,708       $ 5,812,327  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss, end of period

     $ (11,824,607 )     $       $ (15,254 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014.

 

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

 

58


GOTHAM FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    Gotham Enhanced
Return Fund
  Gotham Neutral
Fund
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*
  For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014**

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

               

Net investment loss

    $ (3,877,479 )     $ (1,304,508 )     $ (4,145,657 )     $ (764,360 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and securities sold short

      33,945,634         36,994,197         (10,348,057 )       2,474,111  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and securities sold short

      38,227,846         35,742,643         8,813,584         8,341,642  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      68,296,001         71,432,332         (5,680,130 )       10,051,393  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Institutional Class:

               

Net realized capital gains

              (4,952,065 )               (116,920 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (4,952,065 )               (116,920 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions and Merger Activity (Note 4 and Note 7)

      481,264,841         736,436,612         615,093,937         218,537,127  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

      549,560,842         802,916,879         609,413,807         228,471,600  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

               

Beginning of period

      802,916,879                 228,471,600          
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

    $ 1,352,477,721       $ 802,916,879       $ 837,885,407       $ 228,471,600  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss, end of period

    $ (3,891,478 )     $ (13,999 )     $ (4,145,657 )     $  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on May 31, 2013.

**

The Fund commenced operations on August 30, 2013.

 

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

 

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GOTHAM FUNDS

Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

     Gotham Absolute
Return Fund
  Gotham Absolute
500 Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
  For the
Period Ended
October 31, 2014*

Cash flows provided from (used in) operating activities:

        

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 63,919,869       $ 235,539  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

        

Purchases of long-term portfolio investments

       (6,349,727,315 )       (16,826,350 )

Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments

       4,803,826,135         8,852,255  

Purchases to cover securities sold short

       (2,296,367,431 )       (2,132,731 )

Proceeds from securities sold short

       3,071,527,255         6,839,648  

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments and securities sold short

       16,358,813         (108,765 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and securities sold short

       (92,103,289 )       (142,028 )

Increase in deposits with brokers for securities sold short

       (1,069,562,193 )       (2,284,570 )

Increase in receivable for securities sold

       (256,657,956 )       (1,255,668 )

Increase in dividend and interest receivable

       (806,103 )       (6,459 )

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

       (164,289 )        

Increase in payable for investments purchased

       889,761,013         1,236,175  

Increase in dividends and fees payable for securities sold short

       739,119         4,748  

Increase/(decrease) in payable for investment advisor

       2,357,975         (16,396 )

Increase in accrued expense payable

       3,092         74,096  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

       (1,216,895,305 )       (5,530,506 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Net payment from Fund share activity

       1,295,492,359         5,576,788  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

       1,295,492,359         5,576,788  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

       78,597,054         46,282  

Cash at beginning of period

       6,198,522          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

     $ 84,795,576       $ 46,282  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

        

Cash paid during the period for financing charges

     $ 4,835,766       $ 4,972  

 

* The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014.

 

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

 

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GOTHAM FUNDS

Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

    Gotham Enhanced
Return Fund
  Gotham Neutral Fund
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
  For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014

Cash flows provided from (used in) operating activities:

       

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    $ 68,296,001       $ (5,680,130 )

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

       

Purchases of long-term portfolio investments

      (4,285,001,455 )       (2,197,286,114 )

Proceeds from disposition of long-term portfolio investments

      3,428,070,879         1,469,297,048  

Purchases to cover securities sold short

      (1,584,891,259 )       (1,013,223,754 )

Proceeds from securities sold short

      1,973,943,916         1,570,485,911  

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments and securities sold short

      (33,945,633 )       10,348,057  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and securities sold short

      (38,227,847 )       (8,813,584 )

Increase in deposits with brokers for securities sold short

      (415,502,406 )       (501,948,125 )

Increase in receivable for securities sold

      (141,840,584 )       (160,549,448 )

Increase in dividend and interest receivable

      (176,168 )       (323,152 )

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

      (42,216 )       (58,894 )

Increase in payable for investments purchased

      556,326,104         228,203,816  

Increase in dividends and fees payable for securities sold short

      315,776         318,902  

Increase in payable for investment advisor

      835,910         1,074,947  

Increase/(decrease) in accrued expense payable

      (29,699 )       68,722  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

      (471,868,681 )       (608,085,798 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Net payment from Fund share activity

      478,364,027         616,926,365  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

      478,364,027         616,926,365  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

      6,495,346         8,840,567  

Cash at beginning of period

      533,479         4,148,774  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

    $ 7,028,825       $ 12,989,341  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

       

Cash paid during the period for financing charges

    $ 4,116,536       $ 1,653,515  

 

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

 

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GOTHAM FUNDS

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Institutional Class share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

          Investment Activities        Dividends and
Distributions
    
     Net
Asset
Value,
Beginning
of
Year/Period
   Net
Investment
Income (Loss)(1)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain/(Loss) on
Investments
   Total
from
Investment
Operations
  Distributions
from

Net
Investment
Income
   Distribution
from
Capital
Gains
   Total
Distributions

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

            

Institutional Class Shares

               

05/01/2014-10/31/2014(4)

   $13.45    $(0.07)   $0.49    $0.42   $  —    $  —    $  —

05/01/2013-04/30/2014

     11.40      (0.16)     2.77      2.61       —    (0.56)      (0.56)

08/31/2012*-4/30/2013

     10.00      (0.08)     1.53      1.45   (0.01)    (0.05)      (0.06)

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

            

Institutional Class Shares

               

07/31/2014* -10/31/2014(4)

   $10.00    $(0.03)   $0.45    $0.42   $  —    $  —    $  —

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

            

Institutional Class Shares

               

05/01/2014-10/31/2014(4)

   $12.39    $(0.05)   $0.91    $0.86   $  —    $  —    $  —

05/31/2013* -04/30/2014

     10.00      (0.07)     2.96      2.89       —      (0.50)      (0.50)

Gotham Neutral Fund

            

Institutional Class Shares

               

05/01/2014-10/31/2014(4)

   $11.21    $(0.09)   $0.08    $(0.01)   $  —    $  —    $  —

08/30/2013* -04/30/2014

     10.00      (0.12)     1.37      1.25       —      (0.04)      (0.04)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

During the period, certain fees were reduced or expenses were recouped. If such fee reductions or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(4) 

Unaudited.

(5) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(6) 

Annualized.

(7) 

Not annualized.

(8) 

Portfolio turnover excludes the purchases and sales of the Formula Investing U.S. Value 1000 Fund and the Formula Investing U.S. Value Select Fund (see Note 6). If these transactions were included, portfolio turnover would have been higher.

 

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

 

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GOTHAM FUNDS

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Redemption

Fees

   Net
Asset
Value,

End of
Year/Period
   Total
Return(2)
  Net
Assets, End
of
Year/Period
   Ratio
of Expenses
to Average
Net Assets
with waivers,
reimbursements,
and recoupments
if any
(including dividend
and interest
expense)
  Ratio
of Expenses
to Average
Net Assets
with waivers,
reimbursements,
and recoupments
(excluding dividend
and interest
expense)
  Ratio
of Expenses
to Average
Net Assets
without waivers,
expense
reimbursements,
and recoupments
if any(3)
  Ratio
of Net Investment
Income

to Average
Net Assets
(including
dividend
and interest
expense)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
                  
                  

$0.00(5)

   $13.87     3.12%   $2,929,520        2.84%(6)       2.13%(6)       2.84%(6)       (1.07)%(6)     181.18%(7)

  0.00(5)

     13.45    23.21%     1,550,210    2.98%   2.20%   2.96%   (1.23)%   399.16%

0.01

     11.40    14.67%          53,680       3.24%(6)      2.25%(6)      4.18%(6)      (1.13)%(6)      279.84%(7)
                  
                  

$  —

   $10.42    4.20%   $       5,812       4.30%(6)      2.26%(6)     10.04%(6)     (1.21)%(6)     153.40%(7)
                  
                  

$0.00(5)

   $13.25    6.94%   $1,352,478       3.27%(6)      2.15%(6)      3.27%(6)     (0.74)%(6)   186.81%(7)

  0.00(5)

     12.39    29.36%        802,917       3.54%(6)      2.25%(6)      3.54%(6)     (0.63)%(6)      364.77%(7)(8)
                  
                  

$0.00(5)

   $11.20    (0.09)%   $  837,885       3.23%(6)      2.17%(6)      3.20%(6)     (1.57)%(6)   228.42%(7)

  0.00(5)

   $11.21    12.50%       228,472       3.43%(6)      2.25%(6)      3.57%(6)     (1.64)%(6)   191.65%(7)

 

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

 

63


GOTHAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Gotham Absolute Return Fund, the Gotham Absolute 500 Fund, the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and the Gotham Neutral Fund (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) are each a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Gotham Absolute Return Fund commenced investment operations on August 31, 2012. The Gotham Absolute 500 Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014. The Gotham Enhanced Return Fund commenced investment operations on May 31, 2013. The Gotham Neutral Fund commenced investment operations on August 30, 2013. The Funds are each a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. Each of the Funds offers one class of shares, Institutional Class.

The Funds seek to achieve their investment objective by primarily investing in long and short positions of U.S. equity securities. Equity securities include common and preferred stocks. There are no limits on the market capitalizations of the companies in which the Funds may invest.

The Funds will generally take long positions in securities that Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham or The Adviser”) believes to be undervalued and short positions in securities that the Adviser believes to be overvalued, based on the Adviser’s analysis of the issuer’s financial reports and market valuation. Using a proprietary methodology, securities are analyzed and ranked by the Adviser’s research team. Such analysis forms the basis of the Adviser’s proprietary database that is used to generate the portfolio. By taking both long and short positions, the Adviser attempts to provide protection in down markets relative to a fund that takes only long positions. The Adviser seeks to maintain a Fund’s net equity market exposure, which is the value of a Fund’s long positions minus its short positions, in the range of approximately 0%-70%, 0%-70%, 70%-100% and 0%-25% for Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Absolute 500 Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund, respectively. In addition, the Adviser expects that a Fund’s gross equity market exposure, which is the value of a Fund’s long positions plus its short positions, will not exceed 190%, 250% and 250% for Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Absolute 500 Fund and Gotham Enhanced Return Fund, respectively. It is anticipated that each Fund will frequently adjust the size of its long and short positions.

Portfolio Valuation — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each business day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Funds are valued at their last sale price on the NYSE on the day the security is valued. Lacking any sales on such day, the security will be valued at the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to the market close. Securities listed on other exchanges (and not subject to restriction against sale by the Funds on such exchanges) will be similarly valued, using quotations on the exchange on which the security is traded most extensively. Unlisted securities that are quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Market System, for which there have been sales of such securities on such day, shall be valued at the official closing price on such system on the day the security is valued. If there are no such sales on such day, the value shall be the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to market close. The value of such securities quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) markets system, but not listed on the National Market System, shall be valued at the mean between closing asked price and the closing bid price. Unlisted securities that are not quoted on the NASDAQ and for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available will be valued at the mean between the current bid and the asked prices for such security in the over-the-counter market. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or

 

64


GOTHAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of a Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

 

•  Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

•  Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

•  Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

All financial instruments listed in the Portfolio of Investments are considered Level 1, measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on quoted prices for identical assets in active markets.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Funds to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the period ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Funds.

Use of Estimates — The Funds are investment companies and, accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

 

65


GOTHAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each Fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular Fund in the Trust are charged directly to that Fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Short Sales — A Fund’s short sales are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Funds of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. If the price of the security has increased during this time, then the Funds will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. Also, there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Funds. There can be no assurance that the Funds will be able to close out a short position at any particular time or at an acceptable price. Although a Fund’s gain is limited to the amount at which it sold a security short, its potential loss is unlimited. The Funds will comply with guidelines established by the Security and Exchange Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies with respect to coverage of short sales.

As of October 31, 2014, the Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Absolute 500 Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund had securities sold short valued at $1,812,684,825, $4,857,181, $1,053,889,215 and $829,032,050, for which securities of $1,852,490,432, $4,844,234, $1,102,603,845, $794,163,928, and cash deposits of $1,677,607,188, $2,284,570, $419,550,989 and $665,846,265, respectively, were pledged as collateral.

In accordance with the terms of its prime brokerage agreements, the Funds may receive rebate income or be charged fees on securities sold short. Such income or fee is calculated on a daily basis based upon the market value of securities sold short and a variable rate that is dependent upon the availability of such security. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund had net charges of $3,868,132, $2,316,471 and $1,400,889 on securities sold short. For the period from July 31, 2014 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2014, Gotham Absolute 500 Fund had net charges of $2,456 on securities sold short. This amount is included in dividends and fees on securities sold short on the statement of operations.

As of October 31, 2014, the Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Absolute 500 Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund utilized short sales proceeds of $173,316,126, $2,466,736, $615,544,422 and $161,619,267, and incurred financing charges for the period ended October 31, 2014, of $967,634, $2,517, $1,800,065 and $252,626, respectively,

 

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GOTHAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

to finance purchases of long securities. A financing fee is charged to the Funds based on the Federal Funds rate plus an agreed upon spread. These fees are included in dividends and fees on securities sold short.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services as the investment adviser, Gotham is entitled to receive a monthly fee at the annual rate of 2.00% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of each Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 2.25% (on an annual basis) of each Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless a Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

For the period ended October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees accrued and waivers were as follows:

     Gross
Advisory Fee
     Waiver/
Reimbursements
    Net Advisory Fee
(Reimbursement)
 

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

     $22,016,161         $         —        $22,016,161   

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

     25,197         (72,182        (46,985

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

     10,545,042                10,545,042   

Gotham Neutral Fund

     5,285,869                5,285,869   

During the period ended October 31, 2014, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund had investments advisory recoupment of $7,031 and $64,972, respectively. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery for the Gotham Absolute 500 Fund was as follows:

 

     Expiration
04/30/2018
 

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

   $ 72,182   

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Funds.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees, for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustee by the Funds during the period ended October 31, 2014 was $107,027. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 (Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund) and from the commencement of operations through October 31, 2014 (Gotham Absolute 500 Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014), aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

   $ 6,347,897,191       $ 4,801,996,011   

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

     16,826,350         8,852,255   

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

     4,283,680,113         3,426,749,600   

Gotham Neutral Fund

     2,196,353,574         1,468,364,519   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 (Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund) and from the commencement of operations through October 31, 2014 (Gotham Absolute 500 Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2014), transactions in capital shares of the Funds (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Period Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Gotham Absolute Return Fund:

        

Institutional Class Shares:

        

Sales

     114,490,034      $ 1,567,884,684        114,871,940      $ 1,482,840,267   

Reinvestments

                   753,328        9,522,065   

Redemption Fees*

            165,078               64,412   

Redemptions

     (18,567,620     (252,659,090     (5,065,727     (65,523,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     95,922,414      $ 1,315,390,672        110,559,541      $ 1,426,903,567   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund:

        

Institutional Class Shares:

        

Sales

     557,978      $ 5,576,788                 

Reinvestments

                            

Redemption Fees*

                            

Redemptions

                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     557,978      $ 5,576,788                 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Period Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund:

        

Institutional Class Shares:

        

Sales

     43,946,030      $ 565,688,309        34,242,031      $ 394,564,020   

Proceeds from Shares issued in connection
with mergers (a)

                   33,008,932        371,020,411   

Reinvestments

                   435,768        4,902,396   

Redemption Fees*

            209,459               12,613   

Redemptions

     (6,684,994     (84,632,927     (2,905,880     (34,062,828
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     37,261,036      $ 481,264,841        64,780,851      $ 736,436,612   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gotham Neutral Fund:

        

Institutional Class Shares:

        

Sales

     60,210,179      $ 680,652,081        20,810,372      $ 223,066,030   

Reinvestments

                   10,648        111,909   

Redemption Fees*

            80,454               28,314   

Redemptions

     (5,816,999     (65,638,598     (434,182     (4,669,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     54,393,180      $ 615,093,937        20,386,838      $ 218,537,127   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*There is a 1.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. The redemption fees are retained by each Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

(a)See Note 7.

5. Securities Lending

Securities may be loaned to financial institutions, such as broker-dealers, and are required to be secured continuously by collateral in cash, cash equivalents, letter of credit or U.S. Government securities maintained on a current basis at an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Cash collateral received, pursuant to investment guidelines established by the Funds and approved by the Board of Trustees, is invested in short-term investments and securities consistent with the Fund’s investment objective. All such investments are made at the risk of the Funds and, as such, the Funds are liable for investment losses. Such loans would involve risks of delay in receiving additional collateral in the event the value of the collateral decreased below the value of the securities loaned or of delay in recovering the securities loaned or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, loans will be made only to borrowers deemed by the Adviser to be of good standing and only when, in the Adviser’s judgment, the income to be earned from the loans justifies the attendant risks. Any loans of a Fund’s securities will be fully collateralized and marked to market daily. During the period ended October 31, 2014, the Funds each had securities lending programs. The market value of securities on loan and collateral as of October 31, 2014 and the income generated from the programs during the period ended October 31, 2014 with respect to such loans are as follows:

 

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October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Market Value
of Securities
Loaned
     Market Value
of Collateral
     Income Received
from Securities
Lending
 

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

     $594,941,678         $599,423,863         $1,628,555   

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

     155,926         157,920           

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

     391,326,713         394,551,856         1,004,406   

Gotham Neutral Fund

     68,761,500         72,107,981         224,377   

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under a Master Securities Lending Agreement (“MSLA”) which permits the Funds, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset amounts payable by the Funds to the same counterparty against amounts to be received from that counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Funds. The following table is a summary of each of the Gotham Absolute Return Fund, the Gotham Absolute Return 500 Fund, the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and the Gotham Neutral Fund’s open securities lending transactions which are subject to a MSLA as of October 31, 2014:

 

                        Gross Amount Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
     
     Gross Amounts of
Recognized Assets
     Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
   Net Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
     Financial
Instruments*
   Cash
Collateral
Received
    Net
Amount

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

     $594,941,678       $—      $594,941,678       $—      $(594,941,678)      $—

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

     155,926            155,926            (155,926  

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

     391,326,713            391,326,713            (391,326,713  

Gotham Neutral Fund

     68,761,500            68,761,500            (68,761,500  

 

* Amount disclosed is limited to the amount of assets presented in each Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Actual collateral received may be more than the amount shown.

6. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds had determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the year ended April 30, 2014 were as follows:

             Ordinary
Income
Dividend
   Long-Term
Capital Gain
Dividend
    
   

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

     $ 13,141,291        $ 50,047     
   

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

                    
   

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

       4,952,065              

 

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October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

             Ordinary
Income
Dividend
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
Dividend
      
   

Gotham Neutral Fund

     116,920              

Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

     Capital Loss
Carryforward
     Undistributed
Ordinary Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Temporary
Difference
 

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

     $—         $26,246,361         $  3,459,202         $44,147,745         $(974,130

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

                                       

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

             29,916,007         12,993,246         91,821,000         (576,163

Gotham Neutral Fund

             5,088,598                 5,104,734         (236,988

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Funds were as follows:

 

     Federal
Tax Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Gotham Absolute Return Fund

   $ 3,390,911,641       $ 270,718,843       $ (67,466,848   $ 203,251,995   

Gotham Absolute 500 Fund

     8,077,412         384,148         (86,408     297,740   

Gotham Enhanced Return Fund

     2,219,047,204         213,301,298         (40,925,725     172,375,573   

Gotham Neutral Fund

     1,006,658,472         64,079,205         (17,689,086     46,390,119   

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2014, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2014.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Gotham Absolute Return Fund, Gotham Enhanced Return Fund and Gotham Neutral Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

 

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October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

7. Fund Mergers

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Trust held on October 29, 2013, the Board of Trustees approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) to reorganize each of the Formula Investing U.S. Value 1000 Fund and the Formula Investing U.S. Value Select Fund into the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund, each a series of the Trust. The shareholders of each of the Formula Investing U.S. Value 1000 Fund and the Formula Investing U.S. Value Select Fund approved the Agreement during a special meeting of the shareholders held on February 5, 2014.

Immediately prior to the reorganization, the Formula Investing U.S. Value 1000 Fund had Class A Shares outstanding and the Formula Investing U.S. Value Select Fund had Class A Shares and Class I Shares outstanding, which were exchanged for Institutional Class Shares of the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund. The following is a summary of shares outstanding, net assets and net asset value per share for these Funds before and after the mergers took place after the close of business on February 7, 2014:

 

     Before
Reorganization
    After
Reorganization
 
     Formula
Investing U.S.
Value 1000
Fund
     Formula
Investing U.S.
Value Select
Fund
     Gotham
Enhanced
Return Fund
    Gotham
Enhanced
Return Fund
 

Class A

          

Shares

     4,212,398         15,223,282         NA        NA   

Net Assets

   $ 61,732,742       $ 233,895,124         NA        NA   

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.66       $ 15.36         NA        NA   

Class I

          

Shares

     NA         4,906,586         NA        NA   

Net Assets

     NA       $ 75,392,545         NA        NA   

Net Asset Value

     NA       $ 15.37         NA        NA   

Institutional Class

          

Shares

     NA         NA         19,042,428        52,051,360   

Net Assets

     NA         NA       $ 213,989,914      $ 585,010,325   

Net Asset Value

     NA         NA       $ 11.24      $ 11.24   

Fund Total

          

Shares Outstanding

     4,212,398         20,129,868         19,042,428        52,051,360   

Net Assets

   $ 61,732,742       $ 309,287,669       $ 213,989,914      $ 585,010,325   

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   $ 11,047,133       $ 58,522,211       $ (11,030,934   $ 58,538,410   

Assuming this reorganization had been completed on May 1, 2013, the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund’s results of operations for the year ended April 30, 2014 would have been as follows:

 

Net Investment Income

     $    2,264,700      

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on
investments and securities sold short

     $209,971,190      
  

 

 

    

 

Net increase in asset from operations

     $212,235,890      

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Because the combined portfolios of investments have been managed as a single portfolio since the mergers were completed, it is not practical to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings to the Gotham Enhanced Return Fund that have been included in its statements of operations since the mergers.

8. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (877) 974-6852 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on June 11-12, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved (i) the continuation of the advisory agreement between Gotham Asset Management, LLC (“Gotham” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “Agreement”), with respect to the Gotham Absolute Return Fund (“Absolute Fund”), Gotham Enhanced Return Fund (“Enhanced Fund”) and Gotham Neutral Fund (“Neutral Fund”) (each, an “Existing Fund” and collectively, the “Existing Funds”) for an additional one year period; and (ii) the Agreement with respect to the Gotham Absolute 500 Fund (the “Absolute 500 Fund,” and, collectively with the Existing Funds, the “Funds”) for an initial two-year period.

In determining whether to approve the Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by the Adviser in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that the Adviser provided regarding (i) the services performed or to be performed for the Funds, (ii) the size and qualifications of the Adviser’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of a Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of the Adviser, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Funds and other clients, (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on the Adviser’s ability to service a Fund; (x) with respect to the Existing Funds, compliance with such Funds’ investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies) and (xi) compliance with federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. At the Meeting, the Adviser also provided its most recent Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees noted the reports and discussions with portfolio managers at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Existing Funds and compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the Existing Funds; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair value pricing procedures as established by the Board. At the Meeting, the Trustees received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standard applicable to their review of the Agreement.

Representatives from Gotham attended the Meeting both in person and via teleconference. The representatives from Gotham discussed the firm’s history, performance and investment strategies in connection with the proposed approval of the Agreement and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance information for the Funds and the Adviser. With respect to the Existing Funds, the Trustees reviewed performance information for the Existing Funds as compared to their respective

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

benchmark indices and Lipper categories for the year to date, one year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014, as applicable. The Trustees also received performance information for the Existing Funds for the one year and since inception periods ended April 30, 2014, as applicable, as compared to their respective benchmark indices and other private funds managed by the Adviser in a similar manner. With respect to the Absolute 500 Fund, the Trustees reviewed performance information for a private fund managed by the Adviser and the performance information of the Absolute Fund including comparisons to the HFRI Equity Hedge Index, for the one year, three year and since inception periods from July 2009 through April 30, 2014. They concluded that the performance of each of the Existing Funds was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Adviser provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the services provided or proposed to be provided to the Funds and any other ancillary benefits resulting from the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds. For each Fund, the Trustees also reviewed information regarding the fees the Adviser charges to other clients and evaluated explanations provided by the Adviser as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and other similarly managed accounts. The Trustees also discussed the limitations of the comparative expense information of the Funds, given the potential varying nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the advisers of other portfolios included in the Funds’ respective Lipper categories. The Trustees reviewed fees charged by other advisers that manage comparable mutual funds with similar strategies to those of the Funds. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by the Adviser are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Funds as measured by the information provided by Gotham.

The Board considered, among other data, the specific factors and related conclusions set forth below with respect to each Existing Funds:

Absolute Fund. With respect to advisory fees and expenses, the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares were each higher than the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the median of funds in the Lipper Absolute Return Fund category. With respect to performance, the Trustees noted that the Absolute Fund outperformed the HFRX Equity Hedge Index and the Lipper Absolute Return Fund category for the year to date, one year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014 and also outperformed a private fund managed by the Adviser in a comparable manner for the one year and since inception periods ended April 30, 2014. Based on their review, the Trustees concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory and that the advisory fee was reasonable in light of the high quality of services received by the Fund from the Adviser.

Enhanced Fund. With respect to advisory fees and expenses, the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares were each higher than the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the median of funds with a similar share class in the Lipper Alternative Long/Short Equity Fund category. With respect to performance, the Trustees noted that the Enhanced Fund outperformed the S&P 500 Daily Reinvestment Index and the Lipper Alternative Long/Short Equity Fund category for the year to date and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014 and also outperformed a private fund managed by the Adviser in a comparable manner for the since inception period ended April 30, 2014. Based on their review, the Trustees concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory and that the advisory fee was reasonable in light of the high quality of services received by the Fund from the Adviser.

Neutral Fund. With respect to advisory fees and expenses, the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares were each higher than the gross advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the median of funds with a similar share class in the Lipper Alternative Equity Market-Neutral Fund category with $250 million or less in assets. With respect to performance, the Trustees noted that the Neutral Fund outperformed the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index and the Lipper Alternative Equity Market-Neutral Fund category for the year to date and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014 and also outperformed a private fund managed by the Adviser in a comparable manner for the since inception period ended April 30, 2014. Based on their review, the Trustees

 

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Other Information (Concluded)

(Unaudited)

concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory and that the advisory fee was reasonable in light of the high quality of services received by the Fund from the Adviser.

The Trustees then considered the level and depth of knowledge of the Adviser, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services to be provided by the Adviser, the Board took into account its familiarity with the Adviser’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account Gotham’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding the Adviser’s compliance operations from the Trust’s CCO. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the Funds’ investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided or to be provided to each Fund by the Adviser and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreement, that the quality of the proposed services appeared to be consistent with industry norms and that the Funds are likely to benefit from the provision of those services. They also concluded that the Adviser has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by the Adviser, the compensation and benefits received by the Adviser in providing services to the Funds, as well as the Adviser’s profitability. The Trustees were provided with the Adviser’s most recent balance sheet. The Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues which would be received by the Adviser. The Trustees noted that the level of profitability is an appropriate factor to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that Gotham’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment adviser of the Funds specifically. Based on the information provided, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser’s advisory fee level was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the current size and projected growth of the Funds.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as each Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for each of the Funds for the benefit of fund shareholders but the advisory fee structure for the Fund did not currently include breakpoint reductions as asset levels increased.

In voting to approve the Agreement, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by the Adviser. In arriving at its decision, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the approval of the Agreement would be in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Agreement with respect to the Absolute 500 Fund for an initial two year period and the continuation of the Agreement with respect to each Existing Fund for an additional one year period.

 

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Privacy Notice

(Unaudited)

The privacy of your personal financial information is extremely important to us. When you open an account with us, we collect a significant amount of information from you in order to properly invest and administer your account. We take very seriously the obligation to keep that information private and confidential, and we want you to know how we protect that important information.

We collect nonpublic personal information about you from applications or other forms you complete and from your transactions with us or our affiliates. We do not disclose information about you, or our former clients, to our affiliates or to service providers or other third parties, except as permitted by law. We share only the information required to properly administer your accounts, which enables us to send transaction confirmations, monthly or quarterly statements, financials and tax forms. Even within FundVantage Trust and its affiliated entities, a limited number of people who actually service accounts will have access to your personal financial information. Further, we do not share information about our current or former clients with any outside marketing groups or sales entities.

To ensure the highest degree of security and confidentiality, FundVantage Trust and its affiliates maintain various physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information. We also apply special measures for authentication of information you request or submit to us on our web site www.gothamfunds.com.

If you have questions or comments about our privacy practices, please call us at 1-877-974-6852.

 

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Investment Adviser

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Philadelphia, PA 19103


LATEEF FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Dear Lateef Fund Shareholder:

While we do not take our underperformance this quarter or year to date lightly, our concentrated portfolio and high “active share” (discussed below) can, at times, lead to periods of large dislocation relative to the broad market. We believe that these same factors, however, create the best opportunity for us to not only reverse recent underperformance, but outperform over the long term.

Active share, a term that was introduced to the investment world over the past decade, measures the difference between portfolio weightings and weightings of constituents within a benchmark index. For long-only portfolios, this measurement ranges from 0% to 100% with index funds having an active share of 0% and typical active managers having an active share near 50%. The definition of an active manager has evolved over time. Whereas portfolios with less than 60% active share only accounted for 1.5% of the industry in 1980, they made up 44.8% of the industry in 2003. Conversely, portfolios with greater than 80% active share accounted for 42.8% of the industry in 1980, but only represented 23.3% in 2003.1

Investment managers have three basic methods to generate active share: (1) exclude stocks held in the benchmark, (2) include stocks not held in the benchmark, and (3) hold different weightings than the benchmark. While most small-cap managers gain active share through the second method, most large-cap managers rely on the third, as not holding the largest weights in a capitalization-weighted index, such as the S&P 500, creates risks for managers. In general, it is the magnitude of difference relative to the largest weightings in an index that matter, not the number of holdings in a portfolio.

With high active share, portfolios become more susceptible to volatility in performance. Market-capitalization weighted indices tend to skew overall index returns towards the largest weighted members regardless of whether they are representative of the full index. As low active share portfolios tend to hold these largest weights, their tracking errors decline.2 We would like to note that tracking error suggests difference as opposed to a mistake.

The chart below shows the median active share and tracking error for over 2,000 funds relative to their respective benchmarks. As active share increases, so do the volatility and dispersion of returns relative to the benchmarks. This makes intuitive sense, as having more active share means holding no, or lower, weightings of the companies that are weighted most when calculating market-weighted index returns. This study suggests that a Fund with 98% active share, like the Lateef Fund, could see normal dispersion in results relative to its benchmark of 11% in any given year. The Lateef Fund had an actual tracking error of 4.8% over the past 5 years.

 

1 

Cremers and Petajiisto. How Active is Your Fund Manager? A New Measure that Predicts Performance. International Center for Finance. Yale School of Management. March 2009.

2 

Tracking error measures the deviation of returns relative to a benchmark. It is calculated as the standard deviation of the difference in returns between a portfolio and its benchmark. Tracking error is expressed as a yearly percentage of expected deviation.

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

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LOGO

Remembering that tracking error is not akin to underperformance and, in fact, works in both directions, the makeup of tracking error is sector rotation, market timing, and stock selection. Thus, a highly concentrated portfolio that ignores several sectors adopts the risk of having no exposure to an outperforming sector for a period of time, such as old-line technology coming back into favor in 2014.

Active share is a decisive factor in a portfolio’s ability to outperform the S&P 500 after fees, a goal that becomes less attainable when funds hug a benchmark. However, having high active share also opens a manager up to not having exposure in the most heavily weighted names in the S&P 500, potential sector and stock selection risk, and therefore tracking error. Through nine-months of 2014, the 25 largest companies in the S&P 500 accounted for 32.85% of the index and contributed 2.9% to the S&P 500’s total return.3

Our Lateef Fund portfolio is demonstrating this tracking error currently. At Lateef, we construct our portfolio based strictly on our view of price to intrinsic value, not market-capitalization. This, coupled with our concentrated portfolio, produces an active share of 98% and creates periods where our results can differ widely from the S&P 500. The diverse group of investment theses in our portfolio are uncorrelated and progressing in-line with our expectations. We continue to believe that this near term performance will reverse, and that our selection of high quality growth companies creates opportunity for us to not only catch up, but outperform the market over the long run.

 

3 

Calculated by Lateef using Bloomberg market data.

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

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Divergent Views Implied by Equity and Bond Markets

Looking outside of our Lateef Fund portfolio and into debt and equity markets globally, we find contrasting outlooks and appetites for risk. There has been much speculation that the Federal Reserve is creating an asset bubble due to its accommodative monetary policy. The world’s bond markets have tested the consensus belief that money injected into the economy will lead to inflation. Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff’s excellent research on the boom-to-bust cycles of sovereign debt has been often discussed by investors since the credit crisis. In This Time Is Different, the pair claim that that the issuance of sovereign debt inevitably leads to financial inflation. Many investors are familiar with this book. Nonetheless, world bond markets have appeared to be poor students.

As of the writing of this letter in early October, the short-term interest rate in Ireland was negative. Yes, negative. The Fisher Effect, which states that nominal interest rates are equal to the real rate plus inflation expectations, indicates that market must be expecting deflation in Ireland over the next two years. Longer term, inflation expectations are contracting as the 10-year note contracted 70 bps to 1.6% during the third quarter.4 Yet, Irish GDP expectations for the year recently increased from 2.5% to 4.5%.5 Furthermore, greater austerity has reduced loans to Irish residents from 1.5 million in November 2008 to roughly 700 thousand today. Consumer debt remains at 200% of disposable income and sovereign debt accounts for 124% of GDP.6 In 2013, Reinhart and Rogoff stated that “in most advanced economies, debt restructuring or conversions, financial repression, and higher inflation have been integral parts of the resolution of significant debt overhangs.”7 The tightness of money and the leverage ratios of the nation appear at odds with the price of money.

The effect of this backdrop on investors’ appetite for risk has been interesting. Equity markets appear to be constructive on the economy, yet bond markets are fearful. At the moment, the cost of the 10-year Treasury is higher in the United States than in Spain – apparently, a random number generator has replaced the capital asset pricing model.

The dollar has been strengthening throughout these European bond rallies. This is one of the reasons that Ireland’s economy is growing faster than expected, as exports to the non-euro trade partners of the United States and England are rising.

It is in this environment that we are more diligent on the competitive aspects of our businesses. Broad generalizations are not descriptive of the economic backdrops of various global markets. As we have stated before, we tend to hold companies exposed to capital investment rather than consumer consumption. Ireland provides an example of an economy where growth is resulting from investments rather than increased consumption.

 

4 

Bloomberg market data.

5

Central Bank of Ireland Quarterly Bulletin. October 2014.

6

International Monetary Fund data.

7 

Reinhart and Rogoff. Financial and Sovereign Debt Crisis: Some Lessons Learned and Those Forgotten. IMF Working Paper. December. 2013.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

As we peel back the layers of various economies, we are committing more and more of our time to how our companies fit and interact with each. We believe these insights are critical for investing in domestic equities that are situated in a global marketplace and will continue to focus on understanding how local economies impact on our holdings.

Changes to the Fund

During the quarter, we added Celgene Corporation (CELG) to our portfolio. We also sold our position in Motorola Solutions (MSI) and Waters Corporation (WAT).

Celgene (CELG) is a leading biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes therapies that treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases. We believe that Celgene’s dominant position in the treatment of multiple myeloma creates substantial cash flows that are underappreciated by the market. Its therapy, Revlimid, is considered the backbone for treating multiple myeloma, a disease that inflicts over 24,000 new adults in the US each year. With over $4B of sales in 2013, opportunities to expand both geographic reach and treatment duration, and high incremental margins post initial R&D, we believe Revlimid should generate predictable and growing cash flows until patent expiry.

When we opened our position, a patent infringement dispute over Revlimid had created an overhang on Celgene’s shares (Revlimid’s polymorph patent expires in 2027). Our thesis is agnostic to this patent dispute due to the multitude of outcomes inherent in the business between now and 2024, the year many experts peg as the downside scenario. Instead, we view that the market has substantially undervalued the cash flows generated by Revlimid and Celgene’s other therapies, which holds true regardless of whether Revlimid’s patent protection ends in 2024 or 2027. Wall Street routinely ascribes little to no return on these cash flows as cash deployed toward internal R&D or pipeline acquisitions are highly uncertain and have binary success rates, thus making them hard to model. Outside of Revlimid, Celgene’s other key lines of therapy include Abraxane, which treats breast and pancreatic cancer, and Otezla, which aims to fill the gap between less effective generics and more expensive biologics in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.

At the end of the third quarter, we exited our position in Motorola Solutions (MSI). Motorola Solutions had a dominant position in mission critical communications equipment, a high degree of predictability from its recurring revenues, and potential to improve operational and ROIC metrics as a pure-play following the split from Motorola Mobility. Our thesis was that a recovery in municipal spending would drive growth in its Government business while a cyclical recovery would drive growth in its Enterprise business. This thesis was challenged as the adoption curve for government entities proved more challenging than anticipated as spending remained constrained by budgets and time. This made Motorola Solutions less tied to a technology upgrade cycle and more tied to economic factors outside of its control than we believed. Further, management announced the sale of its Enterprise business to Zebra Technologies, essentially trading a growing asset for cash without providing shareholders with an adequate premium. Given slower

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

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projected top line growth post-Enterprise sale and our lower confidence in Motorola Solution’s ability to drive adoption at the state and local level, we see limited upside in its fair value.

Towards the end of the third quarter, we began selling our position in Waters (WAT). Waters, a manufacturer of analytical instruments, has a leading position in high performance liquid chromatography, a market where its instruments commanded a premium, and significant market share in mass spectrometry. Sales of consumables for these instruments creates a highly predictable stream of recurring revenues. We believed that Waters would benefit from rising pill counts around the world, particularly in emerging markets, given that its analytical instruments facilitate regulatory approval and quality control. We also viewed the company’s below trend line growth in 2012 as an opportunity for reversion to the mean in mature markets and greenfield growth in emerging markets. However, the slowdown in emerging markets along with the cutback in spending by traditional pharmaceutical companies challenged this thesis. The lack of diversification in Waters’ end markets made it more susceptible to delays in large ticket orders and provided few levers to pull as growth slowed. Waters’ inability to drive growth despite a boom in biotechnology and rising pill counts globally raised concerns that a reversion to traditional growth rates would be more difficult than originally modeled. Given these concerns, we lowered our growth estimates and terminal multiple in our valuation model, bringing Waters’ fair value closer to its current share price and limiting its upside.

Adding to these concerns was the clouded long-term path of the company. Long-time CEO Douglas Berthiaume announced plans to retire last August, which was soon followed by the resignation of CFO John Ornell. More than one year has passed and Waters has yet to hire its next set of leaders. An outright sale of the business, which we viewed to be a wildcard, also seems increasingly less likely.

Conclusion

The Lateef Fund trailed the S&P 500’s total return of 1.1% for the third quarter and 8.3% for the nine months ending September 30, 2014. In the third quarter, the Lateef Fund earned a total return of -3.5%8, bringing our year-to-date return to -0.3%. The Fund gained 2.76% for the month of October 2014 versus 2.44% for the S&P 500. The annualized, since inception (September 2007) return through October 31, 2014 for the Fund was 7.18% versus the S&P 500’s 6.74%.

As we review and refine our individual company theses in light of new unsystematic events and the increasingly divergent economic backdrops in which they operate, we will continue to search for new investment ideas that fit our strict definition of high quality growth. By building our portfolio based on upside to intrinsic value rather than benchmarks, we will be exposed to the potential volatility that comes with having such high active share. We believe that this same active share, while working against us currently, will enable us to outperform over the long term.

 

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For the purposes of this letter, we utilize the investment returns for the Lateef Fund Institutional Class I shares (ticker: LIMIX). Please see page 9 for more complete performance information.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Investing is a tension between reversion to the mean and capital destruction. Our analysis of our portfolio has proven to us that we are due for a reversion to the mean. In our view, the competitive positions of our companies are not weaker now compared to when we started our positions. We believe that their valuations, on a relative basis, create a buying opportunity for this portfolio.

As always, thank you for your support and we look forward to continuing our partnership.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Lateef Investment Management

~ Celebrating 40 Years of Exceptional Results in Investment Management ~

All opinions and data included in this commentary are as of September 30, 2014 and are subject to change. The opinions and views expressed herein are of Lateef Investment Management, L.P. and may differ from others and are not intended to be seen as fact, a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. This information should not be used as the sole basis to make any investment decision. The statistics have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of this information cannot be guaranteed. Neither Lateef Investment Management nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. No investment strategy can assure a profit or protect against loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Lateef Fund Q3 Leaders & Laggards

During the quarter, our bottom three performers were Trimble Navigation (TRMB), Wynn Resorts (WYNN), and Nielsen (NLSN). Wynn was one of our bottom contributors in the second quarter.

Trimble Navigation (TRMB) underperformed this quarter as weak demand from its US agriculture end market overshadowed continued strong sales outside of the US and in its other end market of Engineering & Construction. In early July, the company was downgraded by the street due to concerns over low commodity prices suppressing farm income, and thus demand for Trimble’s agriculture solutions. Further, several analysts highlighted a maturing market for farm navigation equipment within the US, a point that management had discussed during their earnings call in May. Trimble’s shares briefly rebounded in early August when the company reported second quarter results that beat expectations. Outside of the expected weakness in North American agriculture, Field Solutions continued to grow at double-digit rate in South America and Asia-Pacific. Trimble also grew at a rapid pace in its fast-adopting end market of Engineering & Construction.

We met with Trimble’s management several times during this quarter to discuss the weakness in agriculture and the threat of a new normal of lower commodity prices. We continue to believe that, over the long-term, Trimble’s ROI-enhancing solutions will provide economic value to farmers through cost reductions and yield improvement, factors that only grow in importance with greater weather pattern fluctuations and lower farm incomes. Assuming low double-digit top line growth and minimal margin improvement, Trimble’s fair value provides significant upside to its current price.

Despite beating expectations during its second quarter earnings announcement at the end of July, shares of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) have declined following several consecutive months of slowing Macau gaming data. Recently, the VIP gaming segment has been pressured by (1) a stricter restriction on Visas limiting duration of stay in Macau, (2) a pullback in credit available to VIP gaming customers from junket operators, and (3) an anti-corruption campaign by the Chinese government that has suppressed visits from both VIP and premium mass market customers. These concerns have weighed on the Macau gaming sector as a whole, causing local operators to decline over 20% during the quarter. Other US-based operators with high Macau exposure, such as Las Vegas Sands, have declined nearly 20% as well.

We continue to view the long-term prospects of Macau gaming positively and believe that VIP gaming, while shrinking currently, will eventually recover and complement the 20%+ growth in mass market gaming. Uncertainty surrounding Wynn’s final table allotment and threat of wage inflation remains; however, we believe today’s valuation provides an adequate margin of safety. Wynn remains on track to potentially double its number of gaming tables and more than double its room capacity with the opening of Wynn Palace in February 2016. At run-rate, the company has potential to more than double its $1.4B in Macau property EBITDA with this new casino resort.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Shares of Nielsen (NLSN) pulled back this quarter after earning a total return of 9% during the second quarter. Shares nearly breached $50 at the beginning of the quarter before retreating back to the mid-$40s. The company reported second quarter earnings in July. Despite beating on the top and bottom line, management kept their full-year guidance intact, raising concerns over slowing spending by the consumer packaged goods industry and margin compression. While management’s steadfast commitment to expand developing market coverage will weigh on margins near term, they are investing for future growth which we believe should generate attractive returns on these investments long term. With mid-single-digit top line growth, continued operating efficiency improvements, deleveraging, and steady share buybacks, we believe Nielsen can grow earnings per share in the low-to-mid double-digits over the long term.

Celgene (CELG), Robert Half (RHI), and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) were our top contributors this quarter. As discussed earlier, Celgene is a new position purchased at the beginning of this quarter.

Robert Half (RHI) continues to benefit from an improving job market within the US. Shares spiked to over $52 in late July after the company reported second quarter results that beat both management’s guidance and street expectations. On a same-day, constant-currency basis, global staffing grew 9% year-over-year with temporary staffing and permanent placement growing 8% and 14%, respectively. This was the fastest pace of growth for temporary and permanent placement since the second quarter of 2012. We continue to see upside in Robert Half driven by a recovery in the US and internationally, where staffing currently lags the US, but remains on an upward trajectory.

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has been one of the Fund’s top performers through the first nine months of this year. After being our worst performer in the last quarter of 2013, Stanley has since reported two consecutive quarters that beat street estimates. In July, the company reported second quarter earnings that beat estimates as outperformance in its industrials end market along with better cost management throughout the company, offset a miss on the top line. The revenue miss was caused by a shortened outdoor selling season and emerging market volatility. Stanley’s European Security business also showed its first signs of improvement following the company’s restructuring activities that began in the third quarter of 2013. We continue to believe that Stanley’s growth initiatives, such as their rollout of mid-price point tools in emerging markets and their focus on industry verticals in Security, will help drive consistent long-term growth. This, coupled with initiatives to improve top- and bottom-line results in its European Security business gives Stanley continued upside from today’s levels.

This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the six months ended October 31, 2014 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. Of course, these views may change and do not guarantee the future performance of the Fund, its holdings or the markets. Discussion of particular Fund holdings is not intended as a recommendation to buy, hold or sell those securities. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to investment risks. Actual events may differ from the earnings projections and other forward-looking statements presented herein. Visit www.lateef.com to see the Fund’s most recently published holdings list.

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    
       Six
    Months†    
      1 Year           3 Years           5 Years      

Since

    Inception*  

 
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)

    3.24%   10.89%   16.26%   15.14%   6.90%  
 

Class A Shares (with sales charge)

   -1.94%     5.35%   14.29%   13.96%   6.13%  
 

Class C Shares

   2.82%   10.06%   15.38%   14.28%   6.07%  
 

Class I Shares

   3.40%   11.16%   16.57%   15.42%   7.18%  
 

Russell 3000® Index

   7.64%   16.07%   19.77%   17.01%       6.98%**  
 

S&P 500® Index

   8.22%   17.27%   19.77%   16.69%       6.74%**  

 

  Not Annualized.

 

*

  The Lateef Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on September 6, 2007.

 

**

  Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 499-2151.

The returns shown for Class A Shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.00%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 2.00% redemption fee to the value of shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 1.41% and 1.24% for Class A Shares, 2.16% and 1.99% for Class C Shares and 1.16% and 0.99% for Class I Shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Lateef Investment Management, L.P. (“the Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Composite Price Index (“S&P 500®”) and the Russell 3000® Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 3000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks, representing about 98% of the total capitalization of the entire U.S. stock market. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, each hypothetical line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Lateef Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,032.40          $  6.35  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

         1,000.00            1,018.95            6.31  

Class C Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,028.20          $10.17  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

         1,000.00            1,015.17            10.11  

Class I Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,034.00          $  5.08  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

         1,000.00            1,020.21             5.04  

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.24%, 1.99%, and 0.99% for Class A, Class C, and Class I Shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six month total returns for the Fund of 3.24%, 2.82%, and 3.40% for Class A, Class C, and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Industrial

       13.8 %     $ 120,162,847  

Commercial Services

       10.7         93,193,854  

Consumer, Non-cyclical

       10.1         88,048,409  

Media

       9.3         80,922,296  

Financial

       8.2         71,521,687  

Diversified Financial Services

       8.1         70,693,243  

Lodging

       7.3         63,069,449  

Electronics

       6.7         57,677,900  

Hand/Machine Tools

       5.6         48,146,036  

Machinery-Diversified

       5.5         47,962,433  

Communications

       4.3         37,259,481  

Technology

       4.0         34,665,253  

Real Estate

       3.3         28,271,735  

Other Assets In Excess of Liabilities

       3.1         26,483,863  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 868,078,486  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

12


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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 96.9%

  

Commercial Services — 10.7%

  

Robert Half International, Inc.

     894,209       $ 48,984,769   

Towers Watson & Co., Class A

     400,844         44,209,085   
     

 

 

 
        93,193,854   
     

 

 

 

Communications — 4.3%

  

Nielsen Holdings NV (Netherlands)

     876,900         37,259,481   
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Non-cyclical — 10.1%

  

Celgene Corp.*

     431,130         46,169,712   

Hospira, Inc.*

     779,864         41,878,697   
     

 

 

 
        88,048,409   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services — 8.1%

  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.*

     177,116         35,386,006   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     430,104         35,307,237   
     

 

 

 
        70,693,243   
     

 

 

 

Electronics — 6.7%

  

AMETEK, Inc.

     1,106,000         57,677,900   
     

 

 

 

Financial — 8.2%

  

Aon PLC (United Kingdom)

     413,650         35,573,900   

Progressive Corp. (The)

     1,361,143         35,947,787   
     

 

 

 
        71,521,687   
     

 

 

 

Hand/Machine Tools — 5.6%

  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     514,161         48,146,036   
     

 

 

 

Industrial — 13.8%

  

Danaher Corp.

     531,457         42,729,143   

Trimble Navigation Ltd.*

     1,358,057         36,477,411   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Industrial — (Continued)

     

Tyco International, Ltd. (Switzerland)

     954,025       $ 40,956,293   
     

 

 

 
        120,162,847   
     

 

 

 

Lodging — 7.3%

  

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

     331,927         63,069,449   
     

 

 

 

Machinery-Diversified — 5.5%

  

Wabtec Corp.

     555,764         47,962,433   
     

 

 

 

Media — 9.3%

  

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A

     525,430         40,584,213   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A

     1,169,898         40,338,083   
     

 

 

 
        80,922,296   
     

 

 

 

Real Estate — 3.3%

  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     209,095         28,271,735   
     

 

 

 

Technology — 4.0%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)

     427,333         34,665,253   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $682,831,788)

        841,594,623   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.9% (Cost $682,831,788)

        841,594,623   
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 3.1%

        26,483,863   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 868,078,486   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $682,831,788)

   $ 841,594,623   

Cash

     27,969,680   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     592,172   

Dividends and interest receivable

     711,016   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     95,427   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     870,962,918   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     1,968,384   

Payable to Investment Adviser

     587,789   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     139,998   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     73,685   

Payable for distribution fees

     54,158   

Payable for custodian fees

     14,382   

Payable for shareholder service fees

     9,962   

Accrued expenses

     36,074   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,884,432   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 868,078,486   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 586,475   

Paid-in capital

     642,974,910   

Accumulated net investment income

     2,586,406   

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     63,167,860   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     158,762,835   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 868,078,486   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($114,680,905 / 7,821,423 shares)

     $14.66   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/95 of $14.66)

     $15.43   
  

 

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($48,933,923 / 3,536,406 shares)

     $13.84   
  

 

 

 

Class I:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($704,463,658 / 47,289,666 shares)

     $14.90   
  

 

 

 

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

 

14


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Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 4,843,518   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (50,509

Interest

     824   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     4,793,833   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     4,279,420   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     278,695   

Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     189,095   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     174,531   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     173,404   

Shareholder services fees

     63,032   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     41,012   

Registration and filing fees

     39,615   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     34,450   

Legal fees

     26,554   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     23,994   

Audit fees

     13,694   

Other expenses

     32,635   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     5,370,131   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (608,328
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     4,761,803   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     32,030   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     32,424,024   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (4,998,222
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     27,425,802   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 27,457,832   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 32,030       $ 3,551,361  

Net realized gain from investments and written options

       32,424,024         68,671,547  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments

       (4,998,222 )       65,897,966  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations:

       27,457,832         138,120,874  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class A

               (50,102 )

Class I

               (946,883 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net investment income

               (996,985 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized capital gains:

        

Class A

               (6,983,852 )

Class C

               (2,501,337 )

Class I

               (29,381,627 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gains

               (38,866,816 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholder

               (39,863,801 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share
Transactions (Note 4)

       (8,810,831 )       104,730,544  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       18,647,001         202,987,617  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       849,431,485         646,443,868  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 868,078,486       $ 849,431,485  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 2,586,406       $ 2,554,376  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

 

16


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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

       Class A
     For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2012
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2011
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2010

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 14.20       $ 12.45       $ 11.73       $ 10.76       $ 9.07       $ 6.91  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.01 )       0.04         (2)       (0.05 )       (0.04 )       (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.47         2.40         1.23         1.02         1.73         2.21  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.46         2.44         1.23         0.97         1.69         2.16  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

               (2)       (0.02 )                        

Net realized capital gains

               (0.69 )       (0.49 )                        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (0.69 )       (0.51 )                        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.66       $ 14.20       $ 12.45       $ 11.73       $ 10.76       $ 9.07  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       3.24 %       19.92 %       10.92 %       9.02 %       18.63 %       31.26 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 114,681       $ 148,897       $ 120,871       $ 82,128       $ 68,230       $ 46,570  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.24 %(4)       1.24 %       1.24 %       1.24 %       1.30 %       1.76 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

       1.38 %(4)       1.41 %       1.45 %       1.50 %       1.59 %       1.93 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       (0.14 )%(4)       0.31 %       0.04 %       (0.44 )%       (0.38 )%       (0.60 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       14.14 %(6)       40.77 %       28.29 %       35.98 %       31.77 %       17.64 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.00%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

17


LATEEF FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

       Class C
     For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2012
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2011
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2010

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 13.46       $ 11.91       $ 11.30       $ 10.45       $ 8.87       $ 6.81  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.06 )       (0.06 )       (0.08 )       (0.12 )       (0.10 )       (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.44         2.30         1.18         0.97         1.68         2.17  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.38         2.24         1.10         0.85         1.58         2.06  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net realized capital gains

               (0.69 )       (0.49 )                        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 13.84       $ 13.46       $ 11.91       $ 11.30       $ 10.45       $ 8.87  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       2.82 %       19.08 %       10.14 %       8.13 %       17.81 %       30.25 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 48,934       $ 50,080       $ 39,133       $ 30,363       $ 28,086       $ 26,081  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.99 %(3)       1.99 %       1.99 %       1.99 %       2.05 %       2.51 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       2.13 %(3)       2.16 %       2.19 %       2.25 %       2.34 %       2.68 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.90 )%(3)       (0.44 )%       (0.71 )%       (1.19 )%       (1.13 )%       (1.35 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       14.14 %(5)       40.77 %       28.29 %       35.98 %       31.77 %       17.64 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

18


LATEEF FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

       Class I
     For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2012
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2011
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2010

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 14.41       $ 12.61       $ 11.87       $ 10.87       $ 9.13       $ 6.94  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       0.01         0.08         0.03         (0.02 )       (0.01 )       (0.03 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.48         2.43         1.25         1.02         1.75         2.22  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.49         2.51         1.28         1.00         1.74         2.19  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

               (0.02 )       (0.05 )                        

Net realized capital gains

               (0.69 )       (0.49 )                        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (0.71 )       (0.54 )                        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.90       $ 14.41       $ 12.61       $ 11.87       $ 10.87       $ 9.13  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       3.40 %       20.21 %       11.22 %       9.20 %       19.06 %       31.56 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 704,464       $ 650,454       $ 486,440       $ 283,124       $ 157,616       $ 74,896  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.99 %(3)       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %       1.05 %       1.48 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       1.13 %(3)       1.16 %       1.19 %       1.25 %       1.34 %       1.68 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       0.10 %(3)       0.56 %       0.29 %       (0.19 )%       (0.13 )%       (0.35 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       14.14 %(5)       40.77 %       28.29 %       35.98 %       31.77 %       17.64 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

19


LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Lateef Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 6, 2007. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A, Class C and Class I Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the purchase of Class A Shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A Shares made within eighteen months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A Shares were purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Options are valued at last sale price. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

 

•  Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

•  Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

•  Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $ 841,594,623       $ 841,594,623       $       —       $       —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or are otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting quidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Purchased Options — The Fund is subject to equity and other risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Fund purchases option contracts. This transaction is used to hedge against changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and values of equities. An option contract is a commitment that gives the purchaser of the contract the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. The risk associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. Additionally, the Fund bears the risk of loss of premium and change in market value should the counterparty not perform under the contract. Put and call options are accounted for in the same manner as other securities owned. The cost of securities acquired through the exercise of call options is increased by the premiums paid. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premiums paid.

Options Written — The Fund is subject to equity and other risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and may enter into options written to hedge against changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and values of equities. Such options may relate to particular securities or domestic stock indices, and may or may not be listed on a domestic securities exchange or issued by the Options Clearing Corporation. An option contract is a commitment that gives the purchaser of the contract the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. On the other hand, the writer of an option contract is obligated, upon the exercise of the option, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing put options is limited to the exercised fair value of the option contract. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing call options is potentially unlimited. The Fund also has the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The Fund also may write over-the-counter options where completing the obligation depends upon the credit standing of the other party. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may result in loss due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Written options are initially recorded as liabilities to the extent of premiums received and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Gains or losses are realized when the option transaction expires or closes. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option or the purchase cost for a written put option is adjusted by the amount of the premium received. Listed option contracts present minimal counterparty credit risk since they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded options, guarantees the options against

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

default. A Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to OTC option contracts is limited to the premium paid.

During the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Fund did not enter into written option contracts.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Lateef Investment Management, L.P. (“Lateef” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets under $500 million; 0.95% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of $500 million or more but less than $1 billion; and 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of $1 billion and over. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. Each class of shares of the Fund pays its respective pro-rata portion of the advisory fee payable by the Fund.

As of October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser were $587,789. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived fees of $608,328.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee), respectively, on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $28,477. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 120,656,862       $ 149,034,975   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Sales

     586,207      $ 8,522,434        2,713,614      $ 37,019,276   

Reinvestments

                   385,409        5,233,862   

Redemption Fees*

            1,858               3,811   

Redemptions

     (3,247,337     (46,916,524     (2,325,423     (31,751,065
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease)

     (2,661,130   $ (38,392,232     773,600      $ 10,505,884   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class C Shares

        

Sales

     135,931      $ 1,846,084        824,775      $ 10,571,222   

Reinvestments

                   128,974        1,665,060   

Redemption Fees*

            669               1,237   

Redemptions

     (321,392     (4,360,802     (518,422     (6,806,375
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease)

     (185,461   $ (2,514,049     435,327      $ 5,431,144   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Sales

     6,812,877      $ 99,984,441        16,766,617      $ 231,008,776   

Reinvestments

                   1,045,072        14,390,642   

Redemption Fees*

            8,916               19,183   

Redemptions

     (4,651,636     (67,897,907     (11,265,689     (156,625,085
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     2,161,241      $ 32,095,450        6,546,000      $ 88,793,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase/(Decrease)

     (685,350   $ (8,810,831     7,754,927      $ 104,730,544   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax characters of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,670,074 of ordinary income dividends and $38,193,727 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward

   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation
$—    $5,645,602    $27,652,610    $163,761,057

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 682,831,788     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 167,705,836     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (8,943,001  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 158,762,835     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carry forwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carry forwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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LATEEF FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 499-2151 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Lateef Investment Management, L.P.

300 Drakes Landing Road

Suite 210

Greenbrae, CA 94904

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

LOGO

LATEEF FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Lateef Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Lateef Fund.

 


MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    Average Annual Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    
       Six
    Months    
      1 Year           3 Years           5 Years       Since
    Inception††
 
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)

   8.18%   7.96%   16.68%   N/A     11.09%  
 

Class A Shares (with sales charge)

   1.93%   1.78%   14.41%   N/A       9.36%  
 

Adviser Class Shares

   8.19%   7.97%   16.74%   N/A     11.93%  
 

Institutional Class Shares

   8.25%   8.20%   16.99%*   18.27%*      15.41%*  
 

Russell 2000® Growth Index

   6.90%   8.26%   18.42%   18.61%       13.25%(a)  
 

Russell 2000® Growth Index

   6.90%   8.26%   18.42%   18.61%       14.10%(b)  
 

Russell 2000® Growth Index

   6.90%   8.26%   18.42%   18.61%         7.16%(c)  

 

 

  Not annualized.

 

Class A Shares, Adviser Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares of the Fund commenced operations on February 3, 2011, March 16, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

*

Performance shown for the period from November 1, 2007 to December 30, 2010 is the performance of TW Small Cap Growth Fund I, L.P., an unregistered pooled investment vehicle (the “Predecessor Fund”), which transferred its assets to the Fund in connection with the Fund’s commencement of operations on December 31, 2010. Performance from December 31, 2010 to October 31, 2014 is from the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. The Predecessor Fund’s performance has been adjusted to reflect the annual deduction of fees and expenses applicable to Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. The Predecessor Fund was not registered as a mutual fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and therefore was not subject to certain investment restrictions, limitations and diversification requirements imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If the Predecessor Fund had been registered under the 1940 Act, its performance may have been different.

 

(a) 

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund (February 3, 2011) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

(b) 

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of Adviser Class Shares of the Fund (March 16, 2011) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

(c) 

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Predecessor Fund (November 1, 2007) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling (866) 632-9904.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The returns for Class A Shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 1.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 2.45% and 1.30% for Class A Shares, 2.45% and 1.30% for Adviser Class Shares and 2.20% and 1.05% for Institutional Class Shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Montibus Capital Management LLC (“Montibus” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to a reduction of its advisory fee and/or reimbursement of other operating expenses in order to limit “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding class specific fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions, interest and “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” to 1.05% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until December 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap growth market. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

Investments in small capitalization companies present a greater risk of loss than investments in large companies due to greater volatility and less liquidity.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees, if any, and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Montibus Small Cap Growth Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,081.80          $6.82  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

         1,000.00            1,018.65            6.61  

Adviser Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,081.90          $6.82  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

         1,000.00            1,018.65            6.61  

Institutional Class Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00          $1,082.50          $5.51  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

         1,000.00            1,019.91            5.35  

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.30%, 1.30% and 1.05% for Class A, Adviser Class and Institutional Class Shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six month total returns for the Fund of 8.18%, 8.19% and 8.25% for Class A, Adviser Class and Institutional Class Shares, respectively.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Internet Software & Services

       7.3 %     $ 2,496,748  

Software

       6.6         2,243,493  

Health Care Providers & Services

       6.5         2,215,385  

Specialty Retail

       5.9         2,025,720  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       5.9         2,004,146  

IT Services

       5.3         1,798,038  

Pharmaceuticals

       5.0         1,711,514  

Biotechnology

       4.6         1,552,160  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       4.1         1,410,820  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

       3.9         1,344,117  

Commercial Banks

       3.7         1,270,513  

Commercial Services & Supplies

       3.2         1,088,600  

Internet & Catalog Retail

       2.9         999,602  

REIT

       2.6         875,621  

Professional Services

       2.4         833,762  

Construction & Engineering

       2.4         830,699  

Machinery

       2.2         763,108  

Trading Companies & Distributors

       1.9         642,624  

Road & Rail

       1.9         632,863  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

       1.8         601,695  

Communication Equipment

       1.7         576,104  

Food & Staples Retailing

       1.6         530,190  

Leisure Equipment & Products

       1.4         494,208  

Metals & Mining

       1.3         441,277  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

       1.3         437,842  

Diversified Consumer Services

       1.2         408,656  

Building Products

       1.0         353,155  

Real Estate Management & Development

       1.0         351,816  

Chemicals

       1.0         339,076  

Energy Equipment & Services

       1.0         329,604  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

       1.0         324,966  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

       0.8         259,898  

Diversified Financial Services

       0.8         257,630  

Paper & Forest Products

       0.6         210,371  

Media

       0.6         200,770  

Air Freight & Logistics

       0.5         180,986  

Marine

       0.4         141,309  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.7         925,116  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 34,104,202  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 97.3%

  

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.5%

  

Hub Group, Inc., Class A*

     4,987       $ 180,986   
     

 

 

 

Biotechnology — 4.6%

  

Insmed, Inc.*

     22,075         313,244   

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     16,287         750,179   

NewLink Genetics Corp.*

     2,965         96,807   

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.*

     38,020         154,361   

Puma Biotechnology, Inc.*

     948         237,569   
     

 

 

 
        1,552,160   
     

 

 

 

Building Products — 1.0%

  

USG Corp.*

     13,148         353,155   
     

 

 

 

Chemicals — 1.0%

  

H.B. Fuller Co.

     8,079         339,076   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Banks — 3.7%

  

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

     13,276         467,846   

Banner Corp.

     7,933         342,864   

South State Corp.

     7,624         459,803   
     

 

 

 
        1,270,513   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Services & Supplies — 3.2%

  

Mobile Mini, Inc.

     7,486         328,111   

Steelcase, Inc., Class A

     22,578         400,082   

US Ecology, Inc.

     7,168         360,407   
     

 

 

 
        1,088,600   
     

 

 

 

Communications Equipment — 1.7%

  

Ruckus Wireless, Inc.*

     44,384         576,104   
     

 

 

 

Construction & Engineering — 2.4%

  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     6,525         287,948   

Primoris Services Corp.

     18,898         542,751   
     

 

 

 
        830,699   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Diversified Consumer Services — 1.2%

  

TAL Education Group, ADR*

     12,867       $ 408,656   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services — 0.8%

  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     3,985         257,630   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.8%

  

Belden, Inc.

     5,072         361,076   

FEI Co.

     2,855         240,619   
     

 

 

 
        601,695   
     

 

 

 

Energy Equipment & Services — 1.0%

  

Basic Energy Services, Inc.*

     13,246         170,873   

Pioneer Energy Services Corp.*

     17,291         158,731   
     

 

 

 
        329,604   
     

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing — 1.6%

  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     6,476         530,190   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.9%

  

AngioDynamics, Inc.*

     9,827         167,059   

DexCom, Inc.*

     9,462         425,317   

LDR Holding Corp.*

     10,447         359,795   

Spectranetics Corp.*

     12,337         391,946   
     

 

 

 
        1,344,117   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services — 6.5%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     7,403         459,356   

Centene Corp.*

     4,611         427,301   

ExamWorks Group, Inc.*

     14,611         566,615   

HealthSouth Corp.

     13,031         525,540   

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.*

     7,711         236,573   
     

 

 

 
        2,215,385   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 5.9%

  

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     13,081       $ 721,417   

Jack in the Box, Inc.

     8,024         570,025   

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     5,693         312,944   

Vail Resorts, Inc.

     4,629         399,760   
     

 

 

 
        2,004,146   
     

 

 

 

Internet & Catalog Retail — 2.9%

  

Lands’ End, Inc.*

     6,206         294,599   

Shutterfly, Inc.*

     16,854         705,003   
     

 

 

 
        999,602   
     

 

 

 

Internet Software & Services — 7.3%

  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.*

     13,741         498,386   

Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.*

     6,945         326,762   

Demandware, Inc.*

     9,172         549,861   

Envestnet, Inc.*

     10,888         483,645   

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

     10,945         638,094   
     

 

 

 
        2,496,748   
     

 

 

 

IT Services — 5.3%

  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*

     9,847         528,488   

MAXIMUS, Inc.

     10,202         494,389   

WEX Inc.*

     6,826         775,161   
     

 

 

 
        1,798,038   
     

 

 

 

Leisure Equipment & Products — 1.4%

  

Brunswick Corp.

     10,560         494,208   
     

 

 

 

Machinery — 2.2%

  

Actuant Corp., Class A

     13,066         414,062   

Lindsay Corp.

     3,980         349,046   
     

 

 

 
        763,108   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Marine — 0.4%

  

Diana Shipping, Inc. (Greece)

     16,723       $ 141,309   
     

 

 

 

Media — 0.6%

  

IMAX Corp. (Canada)*

     6,815         200,770   
     

 

 

 

Metals & Mining — 1.3%

  

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.

     9,828         441,277   
     

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.0%

  

Rosetta Resources, Inc.*

     8,545         324,966   
     

 

 

 

Paper & Forest Products — 0.6%

  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.*

     14,409         210,371   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals — 5.0%

  

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     15,619         393,911   

Akorn, Inc.*

     14,888         663,260   

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.*

     16,250         282,750   

Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Israel)*

     16,827         120,145   

Relypsa, Inc.*

     12,224         251,448   
     

 

 

 
        1,711,514   
     

 

 

 

Professional Services — 2.4%

  

The Corporate Executive Board Co.

     6,168         454,582   

TrueBlue, Inc.*

     15,339         379,180   
     

 

 

 
        833,762   
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Management & Development — 1.0%

  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     2,602         351,816   
     

 

 

 

REIT — 2.6%

  

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

     6,055         416,947   

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     10,767         458,674   
     

 

 

 
        875,621   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Road & Rail — 1.9%

  

Swift Transportation Co.*

     25,622       $ 632,863   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.1%

  

Cavium, Inc.*

     9,953         510,688   

RF Micro Devices, Inc.*

     23,241         302,365   

Spansion, Inc., Class A*

     29,046         597,767   
     

 

 

 
        1,410,820   
     

 

 

 

Software — 6.6%

  

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

     13,115         484,337   

Guidewire Software, Inc.*

     6,634         331,302   

Infoblox, Inc.*

     33,686         543,692   

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.*

     5,091         245,692   

Qlik Technologies Inc.*

     22,521         638,470   
     

 

 

 
        2,243,493   
     

 

 

 

Specialty Retail — 5.9%

  

Five Below, Inc.*

     15,182         605,306   

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     4,405         341,916   

Rush Enterprises, Inc.*

     7,181         273,596   

Sportsman’s Warehouse

     

Holdings, Inc. Class A*

     21,241         148,475   

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.*

     24,241         208,715   

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.*

     9,540         447,712   
     

 

 

 
        2,025,720   
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 1.3%

  

Nimble Storage, Inc.*

     16,003         437,842   
     

 

 

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.8%

  

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A*

     4,747         259,898   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.9%

  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     7,020       $ 194,243   

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

     11,992         448,381   
     

 

 

 
        642,624   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $26,718,015)

        33,179,086   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.3%
(Cost $26,718,015)

        33,179,086   
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 2.7%

        925,116   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 34,104,202   
     

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $26,718,015)

     $33,179,086   

Cash

     418,889   

Receivable for investments sold

     740,507   

Dividends and interest receivable

     1,301   

Receivable from Investment Adviser

     9,251   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     14,167   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     34,363,201   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for investments purchased

     163,768   

Payable for custodian fees

     8,606   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     41,230   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     22,017   

Payable for audit fees

     10,605   

Accrued expenses

     12,773   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     258,999   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $34,104,202   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $       23,634   

Paid-in capital

     23,974,054   

Accumulated net investment loss

     (90,410

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     3,735,853   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     6,461,071   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $34,104,202   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, redemption price per share ($667,845 / 46,756 shares)

     $14.28   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $14.28)

     $15.15   
  

 

 

 

Adviser Class:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($192,886 / 13,517 shares)

     $14.27   
  

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($33,243,471 / 2,303,083 shares)

     $14.43   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 82,452   

Interest

     69   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     82,521   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     163,708   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     56,064   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     39,493   

Registration and filing fees

     30,185   

Legal fees

     17,491   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     13,176   

Audit fees

     12,247   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     6,839   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     3,642   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     1,042   

Other expenses

     3,793   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     347,680   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (174,749
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     172,931   
  

 

 

 

Net investment loss

     (90,410
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     1,407,772   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,299,950   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2,707,722   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 2,617,312   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment loss

   $ (90,410   $ (213,405

Net realized gain from investments

     1,407,772        5,233,160   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,299,950        696,373   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     2,617,312        5,716,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net realized capital gains:

    

Class A

            (24,236

Adviser Class

            (7,505

Institutional Class

            (1,663,344
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

            (1,695,085
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

     (23,797     1,216,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     2,593,515        5,237,318   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

     31,510,687        26,273,369   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 34,104,202      $ 31,510,687   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss, end of period

   $ (90,410   $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class A Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

       Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
February 3, 2011*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                          

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 13.20       $ 11.47       $ 10.75       $ 11.85       $ 10.57  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.05 )       (0.13 )       (0.11 )       (0.13 )       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       1.13         2.63         0.92         (0.71 )       1.32  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       1.08         2.50         0.81         (0.84 )       1.28  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gains

               (0.77 )       (0.09 )       (0.26 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.28       $ 13.20       $ 11.47       $ 10.75       $ 11.85  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       8.18 %       21.72 %       7.65 %       (6.75 )%       12.11 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

  

           

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 668       $ 631       $ 381       $ 458       $ 72  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.30 %(3)       1.35 %       1.48 %       1.48 %       1.48 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       2.37 %(3)       2.45 %       2.90 %       3.67 %       3.75 %(3)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.80 %)(3)       (0.93 %)       (1.09 %)       (1.27 )%       (1.34 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       42.59 %(5)       92.93 %       109.97 %       104.56 %       31.40 %(6)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

(6) 

Reflects portfolio turnover for the Fund for the period December 31, 2010 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2011. Portfolio turnover is not annualized.

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Adviser Class Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

       Adviser Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
March 16, 2011*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 13.19       $ 11.46       $ 10.74       $ 11.85       $ 10.40  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.05 )       (0.13 )       (0.12 )       (0.13 )       (0.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       1.13         2.63         0.93         (0.72 )       1.47  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       1.08         2.50         0.81         (0.85 )       1.45  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gains

               (0.77 )       (0.09 )       (0.26 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.27       $ 13.19       $ 11.46       $ 10.74       $ 11.85  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       8.19 %       21.74 %       7.66 %       (6.84 )%       13.94 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

  

           

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 193       $ 185       $ 98       $ 53       $ 28  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets .

       1.30 %(3)       1.35 %       1.48 %       1.48 %       1.48 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       2.37 %(3)       2.45 %       2.88 %       3.61 %       3.49 %(3)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.80 %)(3)       (0.93 %)       (1.09 %)       (1.27 )%       (1.29 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       42.59 %(5)       92.93 %       109.97 %       104.56 %       31.40 %(6)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

(6) 

Reflects portfolio turnover for the Fund for the period December 31, 2010 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2011. Portfolio turnover is not annualized.

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Institutional Class Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

       Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
December 31, 2010*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 13.33       $ 11.55       $ 10.79       $ 11.86       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (0.09 )       (0.11 )       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       1.14         2.64         0.94         (0.70 )       1.90  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       1.10         2.55         0.85         (0.81 )       1.86  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gains

               (0.77 )       (0.09 )       (0.26 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.43       $ 13.33       $ 11.55       $ 10.79       $ 11.86  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       8.25 %       22.02 %       7.99 %       (6.49 )%       18.60 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

  

           

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 33,243       $ 30,695       $ 25,794       $ 20,650       $ 18,687  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.05 %(3)       1.10 %       1.23 %       1.23 %       1.23 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       2.12 %(3)       2.20 %       2.64 %       3.45 %       2.81 %(3)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.55 %)(3)       (0.68 %)       (0.84 %)       (1.02 )%       (1.11 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       42.59 %(5)       92.93 %       109.97 %       104.56 %       31.40 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Montibus Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on December 31, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A, Adviser Class and Institutional Class Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A Shares made within twelve months of purchase where (i) $1 million or more of Class A Shares was purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Options are valued at last sale price. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

 

•  Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

•  Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

•  Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/2014
     Level 1
Quoted

Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $ 33,179,086       $ 33,179,086       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase

 

16


MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the period ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

 

17


MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Montibus Capital Management LLC (the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.05% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until December 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

April 30, 2015

  

April 30, 2016

  

April 30, 2017

  

April 30, 2018

$386,522

   $319,654    $340,369    $174,749

For the period ended October 31, 2014, the advisory fees accrued and waived were $163,708 and fees reimbursed by the Adviser were $11,041.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

 

18


MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Adviser Class Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Adviser Class Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25%, on an annualized basis, of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Adviser Class Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not affiliated with BNY Mellon receive an annual retainer for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2014 was $2,257. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as an Officer or Trustee of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the period ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 13,823,392       $ 13,615,689   

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Sales

     981      $ 13,293        25,689      $ 346,920   

Reinvestments

                   1,800        24,012   

Redemption Fees*

            4                 

Redemptions

     (2,003     (27,223     (12,939     (58,375
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (1,022   $ (13,926     14,550      $ 312,557   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adviser Class Shares

        

Sales

          $        6,625      $ 93,659   

Reinvestments

                   562        7,505   

Redemptions

     (506     (6,738     (1,757     (24,491
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (506   $ (6,738     5,430      $ 76,673   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares

        

Sales

     4,167      $ 54,421        65,082      $ 898,018   

Reinvestments

                   123,619        1,662,673   

Redemption Fees*

            185                 

Redemptions

     (4,238     (57,739     (119,492     (1,733,646
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (71   $ (3,133     69,209      $ 827,045   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net increase/ (decrease)

     (1,599   $ (23,797     89,189      $ 1,216,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 1.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 60 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $589,721 of ordinary income dividends and $1,105,364 of long term capital gains dividends. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward

   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Qualified Late-Year
Losses

$—

   $997,146    $1,508,797    $4,983,259    $—

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 26,718,015     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 7,534,212     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (1,073,141  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 6,461,071     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 632-9904 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on September 22-23, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the advisory agreement between Montibus Capital Management LLC (the “Adviser” or “Montibus”) and the Trust on behalf of the Montibus Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) (“Agreement”). In determining whether to continue the Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by the Adviser in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that the Adviser provided regarding (i) services performed for the Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of the Adviser’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of the Adviser, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on the Adviser’s ability to service the Fund, and (x) compliance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. The Adviser also provided its most recent Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees noted the reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Fund; compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the Fund; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

value pricing procedures as established by the Board. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standards applicable to their review of the Agreement.

Representatives from Montibus attended the meeting both in person and telephonically and discussed Montibus’ history, performance and investment strategy in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreement and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance of the Fund and the Adviser. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for each of the Fund’s share classes for the year to date, one year, two year, three-year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2014, as compared to (i) the Russell 2000 Total Return Index and (ii) the Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund category, the Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s Class A shares and Adviser Class shares, which had differing inception dates, each underperformed the Russell 2000 Total Return Index and Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund category for the year to date, one year, two year and three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014. They further noted that the Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Russell 2000 Total Return Index and Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund category from commencement of the Fund’s operations through June 30, 2014, and underperformed for the year to date, one year, two year and three year periods.

The Trustees also received performance information for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares (including the performance of the Fund’s predecessor account), as compared to the Fund’s comparable separately managed account composite and the Russell 2000 Growth Index for the one year, three year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees noted that the Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Growth Index for the one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014, and performed in-line with the index for the 5 year period. The Trustees concluded that, although the Fund had underperformed the Russell 2000 Total Return Index, Russell 2000 Growth Index and the Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund category for certain measurement periods noted above, the Trustees concluded that the performance of the Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Adviser provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that the Adviser charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by the Adviser as to differences in fees charged to the Fund and such accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Fund versus other similarly managed funds. The Trustees noted that the net total expenses of the Fund’s Class A shares, Adviser Class shares and Institutional Class shares, shares were each lower than the median of the net total expenses of funds with similar share classes in the Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund category with $250 million or less in assets. Further, the gross advisory fee for the

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Fund’s Class A shares, Adviser Class shares and Institutional Class shares, were each higher than the median of the gross advisory fee for funds with a similar share class in the Lipper Small Cap Growth Fund category with $250 million or less in assets. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fee and services provided by the Adviser are sufficiently consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Board considered the level and depth of knowledge of the Adviser, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services provided by the Adviser, the Board took into account its familiarity with the Adviser’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding the Adviser’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund’s investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreement, that the quality of the services appeared to be consistent with industry norms and that the Fund is likely to benefit from the continued receipt of those services. They also concluded that the Adviser has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and had demonstrated their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by the Adviser, the compensation and benefits received by the Adviser in providing services to the Fund, as well as its profitability. The Trustees were provided with the audited financial statements of Montibus’ parent company as of December 31, 2013. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s level of profitability is an appropriate factor to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that the Adviser’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment adviser of the Fund specifically. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s contractual advisory fee level was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of the Fund was reasonable, taking into account the quality of services provided by the Adviser and the current size and projected growth of the Fund during the renewal term.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the Fund for the benefit of fund shareholders but that because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by the Adviser. In arriving at its decision, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the continuation of the Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement for an additional one year period.

 

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Investment Adviser

Montibus Capital Management LLC

805 SW Broadway, Suite 2400

Portland, OR 97205

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

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MONTIBUS SMALL

CAP GROWTH FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares (SGWAX)

Adviser Class Shares (SGWYX)

Institutional Class Shares (SGRIX)

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Montibus Small Cap Growth Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Montibus Small Cap Growth Fund.

 


 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund.


MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    

Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended October 31, 2014

   

 

   Six Months†   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   Since Inception     

Class I Shares*

   3.61%   18.03%   21.08%   18.16%   6.14%    

S&P 500® Index

   8.22%   19.73%   22.99%   15.70%       6.02%**    

 

Not annualized.

 

*

Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund - Class I Shares (the “Fund”) commenced operations on October 1, 2007.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (844) 261-6483.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 1.18% and 0.95%, respectively, for Class I shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses in order to limit expenses until August 31, 2015. Performance would have been lower without fee waivers in effect.

The Fund operated as a series of Scotia Institutional Funds prior to the opening of business on March 24, 2014 (the “Predecessor Fund”), at which time, the Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund.

Before the Fund commenced operations, all of the assets and liabilities of the Predecessor Fund were transferred to the Fund in a tax free reorganization (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization occurred at the opening of business on March 24, 2014. As a result of the Reorganization, the Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Predecessor Fund prior to the date of the Reorganization. The Fund has the same investment objective and strategies as the Predecessor Fund. The Performance shown for periods prior to March 24, 2014 represents the performance for the Predecessor Fund.

The value of the Fund’s investments in equity securities may fluctuate drastically from day-to-day causing volatility and possible loss of principal. The fund may invest in undervalued securities and is subject to the risk that the securities may not appreciate in value as anticipated.

The Fund is non-diversified and invests in a limited number of securities. As a result, the Fund’s investment performance may be more volatile, as it may be more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political, or regulatory event than a fund that invests in a greater number of issuers. The Fund may invest in undervalued securities and is subject to the risk that the securities may not appreciate in value as anticipated.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Composite Price Index (“S&P 500®”). The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

    Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund
    Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
  Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
  Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class I Shares

           

Actual

      $1,000.00         $1,036.10         $4.88  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00         1,020.42         4.84  

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the six-months ended October 31, 2014 of 0.95% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 3.61% for Class I shares.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Consumer Discretionary

       26.0 %     $ 14,578,124  

Energy

       18.5         10,358,892  

Financials

       17.9         10,062,631  

Industrials

       14.8         8,331,246  

Materials

       8.8         4,938,790  

Information Technology

       7.6         4,255,554  

Consumer Staples

       3.3         1,840,481  

Health Care

       2.1         1,181,371  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.0         579,328  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 56,126,417  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 99.0%

     

Consumer Discretionary — 26.0%

  

  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     82,219       $ 2,806,957   

Ford Motor Co.

     136,570         1,924,271   

GameStop Corp., Class A

     55,481         2,372,368   

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

     3,175         2,487,930   

Kohl’s Corp.

     37,125         2,012,918   

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

     7,940         601,455   

Staples, Inc.

     187,084         2,372,225   
     

 

 

 
        14,578,124   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples — 3.3%

     

CVS Caremark Corp.

     14,140         1,213,353   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     9,056         627,128   
     

 

 

 
        1,840,481   
     

 

 

 

Energy — 18.5%

     

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     25,808         2,345,947   

Noble Corp. PLC

     88,004         1,841,044   

Transocean Ltd.

     62,518         1,864,912   

Valero Energy Corp.

     85,985         4,306,989   
     

 

 

 
        10,358,892   
     

 

 

 

Financials — 17.9%

     

Allstate Corp. (The)

     36,753         2,383,432   

Assurant, Inc.

     73,294         5,000,117   

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Class B*

             11   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     10,683         580,835   

Torchmark Corp.

     1         26   

Unum Group

     62,708         2,098,210   
     

 

 

 
        10,062,631   
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 2.1%

     

Becton Dickinson & Co.

     4,543         584,684   

CR Bard, Inc.

     3,639         596,687   
     

 

 

 
        1,181,371   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Industrials — 14.8%

     

Cintas Corp.

     16,931       $ 1,240,026   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     115,615         4,651,191   

General Dynamics Corp.

     9,198         1,285,512   

Raytheon Co.

     5,241         544,435   

Union Pacific Corp.

     5,239         610,082   
     

 

 

 
        8,331,246   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 7.6%

  

  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     10,745         543,482   

Fiserv, Inc.*

     17,484         1,214,788   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     69,601         2,497,284   
     

 

 

 
        4,255,554   
     

 

 

 

Materials — 8.8%

     

Ball Corp.

     8,532         549,717   

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

     113,671         1,276,525   

The Dow Chemical Co.

     42,970         2,122,718   

Ecolab, Inc.

     4,766         530,122   

Lyondellbasell Industries NV

     5,017         459,708   
     

 

 

 
        4,938,790   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $53,905,247)

        55,547,089   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.0%
(Cost $53,905,247)

   

     55,547,089   
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.0%

   

     579,328   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 56,126,417   
     

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

PLC

Public Limited Company

 

 

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

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

    

Investments, at value (Cost $53,905,247)

     $ 55,547,089  

Cash

       559,042  

Receivable for capital shares sold

       53,751  

Dividends and interest receivable

       80,259  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       15,025  
    

 

 

 

Total assets

       56,255,166  
    

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Payable for investments purchased

       59,461  

Payable for administration and accounting fees

       15,750  

Payable for audit fees

       14,332  

Payable to custodian

       13,083  

Payable for transfer agent fees

       10,571  

Payable to Investment Adviser

       10,016  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

       107  

Other accrued expenses

       5,429  
    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       128,749  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 56,126,417  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

    

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 45,434  

Paid-in capital

       41,694,117  

Accumulated net investment income

       827,065  

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

       11,917,959  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

       1,641,842  
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 56,126,417  
    

 

 

 

 

Class I:

    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($56,126,417 / 4,543,360 shares)

     $ 12.35  
    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2014
 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 606,162   

Interest

     36   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     606,198   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     224,828   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     40,985   

Audit fees

     28,442   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     21,695   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     12,985   

Legal fees

     12,965   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     12,328   

Registration and filing fees

     10,950   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     10,595   

Other expenses

     1,115   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers

     376,888   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers (Note 2)

     (92,009
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers

     284,879   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     321,319   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     4,666,854   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     (3,067,382
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1,599,472   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,920,791   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Seven Months Ended
April 30, 2014*
  For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2013

Increase/(Decrease) in net assets from operations:

            

Net investment income

     $ 321,319       $ 645,017       $ 612,727  

Net realized gain on investments

       4,666,854         7,347,146         5,819,331  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments

       (3,067,382 )       1,622,739         2,611,774  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations:

       1,920,791         9,614,902         9,043,832  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

            

Class I

               (519,755 )       (426,207 )

Net realized gains

            

Class I

               (5,642,614 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (6,162,369 )       (426,207 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       (4,960,692 )       10,174,004         10,862,417  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       (3,039,901 )       13,626,537         19,480,042  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

            

Beginning of period

       59,166,318         45,539,781         26,059,739  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 56,126,417       $ 59,166,318       $ 45,539,781  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 827,065       $ 505,746       $ 380,484  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund changed its fiscal year end to April 30.

 

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

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Seven Months Ended
April 30, 2014(1)
  For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2012
  For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2011
  For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2010
  For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2009

Per Share Operating Performance

                           

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 11.92       $ 11.19       $ 8.72       $ 7.09       $ 7.69       $ 6.49       $ 7.07  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment
income(2)

      0.07         0.14         0.17         0.12         0.14         0.07         0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      0.36         2.08         2.43         1.66         (0.81 )       1.19         (0.51 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      0.43         2.22         2.60         1.78         (0.67 )       1.26         (0.41 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                           

Net investment income

              (0.13 )       (0.13 )       (0.16 )       (0.05 )       (0.07 )       (0.17 )

Net realized gains

              (1.36 )                                        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (1.49 )       (0.13 )       (0.16 )       (0.05 )       (0.07 )       (0.17 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

         

Adviser Contribution

                              0.01         0.12                  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital(2)

                                      0.00 (3)       0.01         0.00 (3)
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 12.35       $ 11.92       $ 11.19       $ 8.72       $ 7.09       $ 7.69       $ 6.49  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment
return(4)

      3.61 %       20.54 %       30.16 %       25.38 %(5)       (7.25 )%(5)       19.60 %       (5.16 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                           

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 56,126       $ 59,166       $ 45,540       $ 26,060       $ 17,003       $ 9,588       $ 3,827  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      0.95 %(6)       0.95 %(6)       0.95 %       0.95 %       0.95 %       0.95 %       0.95 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements

      1.26 %(6)       1.18 %(6)       1.25 %       1.74 %       1.74 %       3.39 %       7.91 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      1.07 %(6)       2.09 %(6)       1.70 %       1.50 %       1.68 %       0.95 %       1.92 %

Portfolio turnover rate

      49.57 %(7)       53.87 %(7)       103.55 %       118.67 %       102.57 %       120.20 %       178.60 %

 

(1)  The Fund changed its fiscal year end to April 30.
(2)  Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
(3)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(4)  Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total return for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(5)  Absent the capital contribution between the Predecessor Fund and the investment adviser to the Predecessor Fund, as described in Note 2, total returns would have been 25.23% and (8.82)% for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(6)  Annualized.
(7)  Not annualized.

 

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

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class I and Class II. As of October 31, 2014, Class II Shares have not been issued.

Immediately prior to the opening of business on March 24, 2014, the Fund, a series of the Trust, acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund, a series of Scotia Institutional Funds (the “Predecessor Fund”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the accounting successor to the Predecessor Fund. See Note 6 for additional information on the reorganization.

The fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was September 30. As part of the Trust, the Fund changed its fiscal year end to April 30 to reflect the fiscal year end of the other series of the Trust.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including a Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks*

   $ 55,547,089       $ 55,547,089       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  *

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”) and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Mount Lucas Management LP (“Mount Lucas” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is entitled to an investment advisory fee of 0.75% (on an annualized basis), which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

Prior to March 24, 2014, Scotia Institutional Investments US, LP (the “Former Adviser”) served as the investment adviser to the Predecessor Fund, and was entitled to the same investment advisory fee as listed above. Prior to March 24, 2014, the Former Advisor had a sub-advisory agreement with Mount Lucas. The Former Advisor, not the Predecessor Fund, paid a sub-advisory fee to Mount Lucas. Effective immediately prior to the opening of business on March 24, 2014, Mount Lucas became the investment adviser to the Fund.

The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.95% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class I Shares (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. Prior to March 24, 2014, the Former Adviser contractually agreed to waive class level expenses and fund level expenses, to the extent necessary to limit the total annual operating expenses from exceeding 0.95% for the Class I Shares average daily net assets.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

April 30, 2017

  April 30, 2018
$22,635   $92,009

As of October 31, 2014, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $224,828. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived fees of $92,009.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $3,143. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 29,329,895       $ 33,945,765   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the seven months ended April 30, 2014 and year ended September 30, 2013, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Seven Months Ended
April 30, 2014
    For the Year Ended
September 30, 2013
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class I Shares*

            

Sales

     315,623      $ 3,837,604        761,691      $ 8,856,951        1,433,027      $ 14,406,796   

Reinvestments

                   537,560        6,048,236        47,058        422,109   

Redemptions

     (737,797     (8,798,296     (404,029     (4,731,183     (396,605     (3,966,488
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/Decrease

     (422,174   $ (4,960,692     895,222      $ 10,174,004        1,083,480      $ 10,862,417   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* Information for period prior to March 24, 2014 pertains to the Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the period ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,963,279 of ordinary income dividends and $4,199,090 of long-term capital gains dividends. For the year ended September 30, 2013, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $426,207 of ordinary income dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward

 

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

Undistributed

Long-Term Gain

 

Unrealized

Appreciation

 

Other Book/Tax
Differences

$—   $1,373,605   $6,428,175   $4,668,758   $(4,464)

The differences between the book and tax basis unrealized depreciation are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales. Other book/tax differences in treatment of organizational and start-up costs.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

   

Federal tax cost

   $ 53,905,247     
      

 

 

   
   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 3,706,717     
   

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (2,064,875  
      

 

 

   
   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,641,842     
      

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carry forwards as of September 30, 2013 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Reorganization

On March 7, 2014, at a special meeting, shareholders of Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund, a series of Scotia Institutional Funds, (“Acquired Fund”) approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which the assets and identified liabilities of the Acquired Fund were transferred into Class I Shares of the Mount Lucas U.S. Focused Equity Fund of the Trust (“Acquiring Fund”) as noted below. The consummation of the reorganization took place immediately prior to the opening of business on March 24, 2014 in a tax-free exchange of shares.

 

                    Mount Lucas

(series of Scotia Institutional Funds)

   Acquiring Fund
(series of FundVantage Trust)
   Net Assets      Shares
Outstanding
 

Mount Lucas U.S. Focused

   Mount Lucas U.S. Focused      

Equity Fund Class I

   Equity Fund Class I    $ 57,966,637         4,923,325   

7. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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MOUNT LUCAS U.S. FOCUSED EQUITY FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (844) 261-6483 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust will file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Mount Lucas Management LP

405 South State Street

Newtown, PA 18940

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Semi-Annual Report

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Performance Data

October 31, 2014 (Unaudited)

 

Credit Quality as of October 31, 2014 (as a percentage of total investments)

 

LOGO

 

Credit quality ratings are primarily sourced from Moody’s but in the event that Moody’s has not assigned a rating, the Fund will use S&P or Fitch. If these ratings are in conflict, S&P will be used before Fitch. If none of the major rating agencies have assigned a rating, the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent their (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) opinions as to the quality of the underlying securities in the fund, and not the fund itself. The ratings range from AAA (extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitment) to D (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. A pre-refunded bond is secured by an escrow fund of U.S. government obligations (i.e. Treasury securities) and assumes the superior credit rating of the government obligation. The ratings do not predict performance and are subject to change.

     

Investment Style

 

High-quality, intermediate-term, tax-exempt

 

Investment Objective

 

The Fund seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests greater than 50% of its assets in Hawaii municipal obligations — debt securities issued by or on behalf of the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities that pay interest which is exempt from Hawaii income tax as well as federal income tax.

 

Investment Considerations

 

Income received from the Fund may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on one’s tax status, to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Generally, bond prices and values fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. The longer the average maturity of the Fund’s portfolio, the greater the fluctuation in value. Since the Fund invests significantly in securities of issuers in Hawaii, it will also be affected by a variety of Hawaii’s economic and political factors. The values of any of the Fund’s investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating.

 

Investment Process

 

•Top-down macroeconomic analysis of interest rate trends

 

•Bottom-up credit research to identify high quality bonds

 

Investment Management

 

Advised by Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (AMG)

 

•  As of October 31, 2014, AMG manages $1.1 billion in mutual fund assets. In addition, AMG personnel also manage approximately $1.8 billion in assets on behalf of Bank of Hawaii clients.

 

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Semi-Annual Report

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014 (Unaudited)

 

    

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014

   

 

   Six Months*   1 Year   3 Year   5 Year   10 Year     

Class Y Shares

   3.24%   6.62%   4.18%   4.35%   3.68%    

Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index

   3.29%   6.70%   4.46%   4.47%   4.49%    

 

*

Not Annualized

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 678-6034.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expense ratio for Class Y Shares, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 0.31% and 0.11%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered in this report. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its Advisory fees until August 31, 2015. The waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period ended October 31, 2014 can be found in the financial highlights.

Before the Fund commenced operations, all of the assets of the Tax-Free Securities Fund, a series of Pacific Capital Funds (the “Predecessor Fund”), were transferred to the Fund in a tax-free reorganization (the “Reorganization”). Performance presented prior to June 28, 2010 reflects the performance of the Predecessor Fund.

Total returns reflect the waiver of Advisory fees. Had these waivers not been in effect, performance quoted would have been lower.

The performance of the Fund is measured against the Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index, a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered for the long-term tax-exempt Hawaii bond market. The index has four main sectors: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and prerefunded bonds. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The Fund’s performance reflects the deduction of fees for these services. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC. The Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii is the investment adviser to the Fund and receives a fee for its services.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Semi-Annual Report

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Performance Data

October 31, 2014 (Unaudited)

 

Credit Quality as of October 31, 2014 (as a percentage of total investments)

 

LOGO

 

Credit quality ratings are primarily sourced from Moody’s but in the event that Moody’s has not assigned a rating, the Fund will use S&P or Fitch. If these ratings are in conflict, S&P will be used before Fitch. If none of the major rating agencies have assigned a rating, the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent their (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) opinions as to the quality of the underlying securities in the fund, and not the fund itself. The ratings range from AAA (extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitment) to D (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. A pre-refunded bond is secured by an escrow fund of U.S. government obligations (i.e. Treasury securities) and assumes the superior credit rating of the government obligation. The ratings do not predict performance and are subject to change.

     

Investment Style

 

High-quality, short-intermediate term, tax-exempt

 

Investment Objective

 

The Fund seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests greater than 50% of its assets in Hawaii municipal obligations — debt securities issued by or on behalf of the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities that pay interest which is exempt from Hawaii income tax as well as federal income tax. The Fund seeks to provide greater price stability than a long-term bond fund.

 

Investment Considerations

 

Income received from the Fund may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on one’s tax status, to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Generally, bond prices and values fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. Intermediate term, higher-quality bonds generally offer less risk than longer-term bonds and a lower rate of return. Since the Fund invests significantly in securities of issuers in Hawaii, it will also be affected by a variety of Hawaii’s economic and political factors. The values of any of the Fund’s investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating.

 

Investment Process

 

•Top-down macroeconomic analysis of interest rate trends

 

•Bottom-up credit research to identify high quality bonds

 

Investment Management

 

Advised by Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (AMG)

 

•  As of October 31, 2014, AMG manages $1.1 billion in mutual fund assets. In addition, AMG personnel also manage approximately $1.8 billion in assets on behalf of Bank of Hawaii clients.

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014 (Unaudited)

 

      

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014

   

 

     Six Months*   1 Year   3 Year   5 Year   10 Year     

Class Y Shares

     1.02%   1.66%   1.30%   1.41%   2.02%    

Barclays Capital Hawaii
3-Year Municipal Bond Index

     0.75%   1.22%   1.57%   1.91%   2.84%    

 

*

Not Annualized

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 678-6034.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expense ratio for Class Y Shares, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 0.40% and 0.20%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered in this report. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its Advisory fees until August 31, 2015. The waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period ended October 31, 2014 can be found in the financial highlights.

Before the Fund commenced operations, all of the assets of the Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund, a series of Pacific Capital Funds (the “Predecessor Fund”), were transferred to the Fund in a tax-free reorganization (the “Reorganization”). Performance presented prior to June 28, 2010 reflects the performance of the Predecessor Fund.

Total returns reflect the waiver of Advisory fees. Had these waivers not been in effect, performance quoted would have been lower.

The performance of the Fund is measured against the Barclays Capital Hawaii 3-Year Municipal Bond Index, which is the 2-4 year component of the Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index and is a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered for the Hawaii tax-exempt bond market. The index has four main sectors: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds, and prerefunded bonds. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The Fund’s performance reflects the deduction of fees for these services. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC. The Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii is the investment adviser to the Fund and receives a fee for its services.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 and held for the entire period through October 31, 2014.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each Fund in the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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 table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

        Beginning
Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending
Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*
   Expense Ratio
During Period**

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

                      

Actual Fund Return

      Class Y         $1,000.00          $1,032.40          $0.61          0.12 %

Hypothetical Fund Return (5% return before expenses)

      Class Y         1,000.00          1,024.60          0.61          0.12 %

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

                      

Actual Fund Return

      Class Y         $1,000.00          $1,010.20          $0.71          0.14 %

Hypothetical Fund Return (5% return before expenses)

      Class Y         1,000.00          1,024.50          0.71          0.14 %

 

*

Expenses are equal to the average account value times a Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (365). The Funds’ ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six month total returns of 3.24% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and 1.02% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund.

 

**

Annualized.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 97.3%

  

  

Arizona — 3.1%

  

  

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Civic Plaza, Convertible CAB, Series B, 5.50%, 07/01/31, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     5,000,000         6,536,400   
     

 

 

 

California — 1.5%

     

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District GO, CAB, Series B, 0.00%, 08/01/27, (AGM-CR, FGIC Insured)

     5,000,000         3,110,850   
     

 

 

 

Florida — 0.9%

     

Orlando Utilities Commission, Water and Electric Revenue, Series D, ETM, 6.75%, 10/01/17

     1,790,000         1,995,725   
     

 

 

 

Georgia — 1.8%

     

Municipal Electric Authority Power Revenue, Series W, Unrefunded Portion, 6.60%, 01/01/18, (NATL-RE, IBC, BNYM Insured)

     3,470,000         3,804,092   
     

 

 

 

Hawaii — 78.8%

     

County of Kauai GO, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/22

     315,000         382,936   

County of Kauai GO, Series A, Callable 08/01/21 at 100, 3.25%, 08/01/23

     1,000,000         1,055,130   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

County of Kauai GO, Series A, Prerefunded 08/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/23, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     600,000         621,390   

County of Kauai GO, Series A, Callable 08/01/22 at 100, 3.13%, 08/01/27

     1,295,000         1,333,177   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, 5.25%, 07/15/17

     500,000         561,185   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Callable 07/15/18 at 100, 6.00%, 07/15/26

     1,655,000         1,934,662   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Callable 03/01/20 at 100, 4.00%, 03/01/28

     2,470,000         2,684,322   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Callable 09/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/29

     500,000         589,460   

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Halekauwila Place, Series A, Callable 06/01/15 at 100, 0.70%, 12/01/15

     1,000,000         1,000,110   

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing, Iwilei Apartments, Series A, Callable 07/01/22 at 100, 3.75%, 01/01/31, (FHLMC Insured)

     3,460,000         3,517,747   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp., Series B, Callable 07/01/21 at 100, 3.88%, 07/01/25, (GNMA/FNMA Insured)

     3,890,000         4,166,618   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/20 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/22

     1,350,000         1,572,588   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, Callable 07/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/23

     3,500,000         4,021,745   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/20 at 100, 5.25%, 07/01/29

     2,000,000         2,321,520   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, 4.00%, 07/01/23

     500,000         536,665   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Callable 07/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26

     500,000         572,025   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc., Series A, 5.50%, 12/01/14, (AMBAC Insured)

     2,000,000         2,004,340   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Revenue, Kahala Nui, Callable 11/15/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/15/27

     1,390,000         1,558,565   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Revenue, Kahala Nui, Callable 11/15/22 at 100, 5.13%, 11/15/32

     550,000         599,610   

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, 5.00%, 04/01/16

     500,000         526,255   

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, 5.00%, 04/01/18

     775,000         850,353   

Hawaii State GO, Series CY, 5.75%, 02/01/15, (AGM Insured)

     820,000         831,045   

Hawaii State GO, Series DI, Callable 03/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 03/01/26, (AGM Insured)

     1,000,000         1,054,030   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State GO, Series DJ, Unrefunded portion, Callable 04/01/17 at 100, 5.00%, 04/01/19, (AMBAC Insured)

     890,000         985,639   

Hawaii State GO, Series DJ, Prerefunded 04/01/17 at 100, 5.00%, 04/01/19, (AMBAC Insured)

     110,000         121,877   

Hawaii State GO, Series DJ, Callable 04/01/17 at 100, 5.00%, 04/01/22, (AMBAC Insured)

     1,025,000         1,131,241   

Hawaii State GO, Series DK, 5.00%, 05/01/17

     4,000,000         4,441,520   

Hawaii State GO, Series DK, Callable 05/01/18 at 100, 5.00%, 05/01/23

     3,100,000         3,512,703   

Hawaii State GO, Series DK, Callable 05/01/18 at 100, 5.00%, 05/01/28

     3,000,000         3,367,590   

Hawaii State GO, Series DN, 5.00%, 08/01/15

     1,000,000         1,035,800   

Hawaii State GO, Series DT, 5.00%, 11/01/15

     1,500,000         1,571,400   

Hawaii State GO, Series DT, 5.00%, 11/01/16

     1,900,000         2,073,755   

Hawaii State GO, Series DT, 5.00%, 11/01/19

     3,000,000         3,544,050   

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/27

     4,500,000         5,379,570   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/29

     2,000,000         2,376,420   

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     3,000,000         3,553,800   

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/31

     2,800,000         3,306,828   

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     745,000         879,711   

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/29

     3,000,000         3,504,600   

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Callable 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24

     1,000,000         1,215,260   

Hawaii State GO, Series EL, 5.00%, 08/01/23

     1,000,000         1,227,710   

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/17

     185,000         205,322   

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/20 at 100, 4.75%, 07/01/24

     220,000         248,675   

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/20 at 100, 5.63%, 07/01/40

     3,000,000         3,464,070   

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, AMT, 5.25%, 07/01/16, (AGM Insured)

     1,105,000         1,188,936   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/21, (BAM Insured)

     500,000         600,240   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/27

     5,490,000         6,442,899   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/28

     1,120,000         1,305,573   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series B, 4.00%, 01/01/18, (BAM Insured)

     750,000         827,355   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/16 at 100, 4.50%, 07/01/23, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,500,000         1,583,175   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26

     3,125,000         3,709,250   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series B, AMT, Callable 07/01/16 at 100, 5.25%, 07/01/17, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,300,000         1,395,381   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/18

     5,000,000         5,698,650   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/18

     1,015,000         1,175,096   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/19, (NATL-RE Insured)

     6,250,000         6,447,688   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 07/01/17 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/21, (AGM Insured)

     4,000,000         4,450,600   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/22

     2,000,000         2,447,580   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 04/01/19 at 100, 5.00%, 04/01/24

     1,110,000         1,285,280   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26, (NATL-RE Insured)

     4,000,000         4,126,520   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/26

     1,000,000         1,204,920   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/28, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,275,000         1,315,328   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/29, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,000,000         1,031,630   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/32

     1,865,000         2,183,076   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 4.00%, 11/01/36

     3,000,000         3,174,510   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 4.00%, 11/01/37

     3,000,000         3,163,680   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable 12/01/20 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/34

     1,500,000         1,706,400   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series D, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/20, (NATL-RE Insured)

     2,000,000         2,063,260   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series D, Callable 09/01/19 at 100, 4.00%, 09/01/21

     250,000         276,142   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series F, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/22, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     4,165,000         4,296,739   

Honolulu City & County Waste Water System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 07/01/17 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/31, (NATL-RE Insured)

     3,500,000         3,776,745   

Honolulu City & County Waste Water System Revenue, Series B-1, Callable 07/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/32, (NATL-RE Insured)

     4,015,000         4,266,339   

Honolulu City & County, GO, Series B, Callable 12/01/20 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/25

     2,000,000         2,404,800   

Maui County GO, 5.00%, 03/01/15, (NATL-RE Insured)

     2,500,000         2,539,375   

Maui County GO, 5.00%, 06/01/20

     3,075,000         3,666,384   

Maui County GO, Callable 06/01/23 at 100, 3.00%, 06/01/27

     540,000         552,733   

Maui County GO, Series B, 4.00%, 06/01/16

     1,000,000         1,057,500   

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series A-2, 4.00%, 10/01/19

     1,170,000         1,313,126   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B-2, 5.00%, 10/01/18

     1,310,000         1,500,448   

University of Hawaii System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/15/16 at 100, 5.00%, 07/15/24, (AGM-CR, MBIA Insured)

     470,000         501,913   

University of Hawaii System Revenue, Series A, Callable 10/01/19 at 100, 5.25%, 10/01/34

     1,000,000         1,148,500   
     

 

 

 
        167,270,790   
     

 

 

 

Illinois — 2.5%

  

  

Chicago Midway Airport Revenue, Series C, 5.50%, 01/01/15, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,000,000         1,008,400   

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Power Supply Revenue, Series C, 5.25%, 02/01/21, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     3,665,000         4,289,882   
     

 

 

 
        5,298,282   
     

 

 

 

Massachusetts — 1.4%

  

  

Massachusetts State Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Highway System Revenue, Contract Assistance, Series B, Callable 01/01/20 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/23

     2,500,000         2,900,175   
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

New Jersey — 0.2%

  

  

Passaic Valley Sewage Commissioner System Revenue Refunding, Series G, 5.75%, 12/01/21

     300,000         355,782   
     

 

 

 

Ohio — 0.6%

     

Ohio State, Infrastructure Improvement GO, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/21

     1,000,000         1,209,250   
     

 

 

 

Texas — 3.2%

     

Galveston County GO, CAB, Series RD, 0.00%, 02/01/24, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     2,630,000         2,023,075   

Houston Water and Sewer System Revenue, Unrefunded Balance CAB, Junior Series A, 0.00%, 12/01/27, (AGM Insured)

     2,000,000         1,356,880   

San Antonio Electric & Gas Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 02/01/18

     2,000,000         2,270,080   

Texas State Tranportation Commission Mobility Fund GO, 5.00%, 10/01/27

     1,000,000         1,218,660   
     

 

 

 
        6,868,695   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

12


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Virginia — 0.8%

  

  

Virginia State College Building Authority, 21st Century College and Equipment, 5.00%, 02/01/22

     1,500,000         1,816,440   
     

 

 

 

Washington — 2.5%

     

King County School District No. 403 Renton GO, Callable 12/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/24, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured, School Bond Guarantee)

     3,000,000         3,281,880   

Port of Seattle Revenue, Callable 02/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 02/01/25, (XLCA Insured)

     2,000,000         2,102,560   
     

 

 

 
        5,384,440   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $194,477,691)

   

     206,550,921   
     

 

 

 
         
Shares
         Value ($)      

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 1.4%

  

Dreyfus Tax Exempt Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares,
0.00%(a)

     2,927,101         2,927,101   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $2,927,101)

        2,927,101   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.7%
(Cost $197,404,792)

   

     209,478,022   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.3%

        2,689,024   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 212,167,046   
     

 

 

 

 

(a)

Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2014.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

 

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

 

13


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

AGM

  

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

AGM-CR

  

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. Custodial Receipts

AMBAC

  

American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

AMT

  

Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax

BAM

  

Build America Mutual

BNYM

  

Bank of New York Mellon

CAB

  

Capital Appreciation Bond

ETM

  

Escrowed to Maturity

FGIC

  

Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

FHLMC

  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA

  

Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA

  

Government National Mortgage Association

GO

  

General Obligation

IBC

  

Insurance Bond Certificate

MBIA

  

Municipal Bond Investors Assurance

NATL-RE

  

National Reinsurance Corp.

XLCA

  

XL Capital Assurance

 

 

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

 

14


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 95.4%

  

Alaska — 0.4%

  

  

Alaska State GO, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/18

     500,000         576,395   
     

 

 

 

Arizona — 1.5%

     

Maricopa County Elementary School District No 6 Washington, Series A, 5.38%, 07/01/15, (AGM Insured)

     1,000,000         1,034,220   

Mesa City, Utility Systems Revenue, ETM, 5.25%, 07/01/16, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     1,000,000         1,080,460   
     

 

 

 
        2,114,680   
     

 

 

 

Colorado — 0.4%

     

Boulder County Sales and Use Tax Revenue, Open Space, 5.00%, 12/15/18, (MAC Insured)

     500,000         574,470   
     

 

 

 

Connecticut — 1.2%

     

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, 5.00%, 11/01/18

     1,000,000         1,156,030   

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 12/01/18

     500,000         579,395   
     

 

 

 
        1,735,425   
     

 

 

 

Florida — 0.5%

     

JEA Electric System Revenue, Sub-Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/18

     650,000         749,606   
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Georgia — 0.8%

  

  

Georgia State GO, Series I, 5.00%, 11/01/17

     1,000,000         1,130,460   
     

 

 

 

Guam — 1.0%

     

Guam Economic Development & Commerce Authority, CAB, Series B, ETM, 5.40%, 05/15/15

     1,350,000         1,385,910   
     

 

 

 

Hawaii — 63.5%

     

County of Kauai GO, Series A, 2.25%, 08/01/17

     150,000         156,296   

County of Kauai GO, Series A, 3.00%, 08/01/20

     295,000         319,240   

County of Kauai GO, Series A, 2.00%, 08/01/16

     500,000         514,200   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 03/01/15

     600,000         609,426   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, 4.00%, 03/01/16

     400,000         419,568   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, 5.25%, 07/15/17

     1,155,000         1,296,337   

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Callable 07/15/18 at 100, 5.00%, 07/15/21

     120,000         136,381   

Hawaii County GO, Series B, 4.00%, 09/01/15

     500,000         515,770   

Hawaii County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 07/15/16, (AMBAC Insured)

     1,215,000         1,310,353   

Hawaii County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/16

     1,000,000         1,084,000   
 

 

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

 

15


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/17

     1,000,000         1,119,650   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/15

     515,000         527,607   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Refunding, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/21

     1,000,000         1,188,110   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, 5.25%, 07/01/20

     1,320,000         1,590,600   

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series B, AMT, 4.00%, 07/01/15

     1,000,000         1,024,480   

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Various Revenue, The Queens Health, Series B, Callable 11/11/14 at 100, 0.05%, 07/01/29(a)

     6,700,000         6,700,000   

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office, Series A, 3.75%, 11/01/15

     500,000         516,010   

Hawaii State Department of Transportation, AMT, 4.00%, 08/01/18

     600,000         660,312   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding Series DR, 4.00%, 06/01/16

     500,000         528,670   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State GO, Refunding Series DT, 4.00%, 11/01/15

     500,000         518,860   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding Series DY, 4.00%, 02/01/15

     770,000         777,153   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding Series DY, 4.00%, 02/01/16

     745,000         779,344   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding, Series EF, 5.00%, 11/01/17

     750,000         846,892   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding, Series EF, 5.00%, 11/01/18

     500,000         578,440   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding, Series EJ, 5.00%, 08/01/15

     2,000,000         2,071,600   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding, Series EK, 5.00%, 08/01/16

     2,000,000         2,160,700   

Hawaii State GO, Refunding, Series EL, 3.00%, 08/01/17

     1,000,000         1,065,380   

Hawaii State GO, Series DG, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/16, (AMBAC Insured)

     2,075,000         2,140,778   

Hawaii State GO, Series DI, Prerefunded 03/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 03/01/25, (AGM Insured)

     1,135,000         1,205,654   

Hawaii State GO, Series DN, 5.00%, 08/01/15

     660,000         683,628   
 

 

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

 

16


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State GO, Series DQ, 5.00%, 06/01/17

     375,000         417,562   

Hawaii State GO, Series DT, 5.00%, 11/01/17

     200,000         225,838   

Hawaii State GO, Series EA, 4.00%, 12/01/20

     1,000,000         1,142,070   

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, 4.00%, 11/01/22

     1,020,000         1,169,114   

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Callable 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24

     1,000,000         1,215,260   

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, AMT, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/15, (AGM Insured)

     2,710,000         2,791,896   

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/16

     500,000         528,130   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, 5.50%, 07/01/18

     1,000,000         1,163,080   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 3.00%, 01/01/16

     2,000,000         2,063,420   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/17

     325,000         348,845   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 3.00%, 01/01/17

     2,000,000         2,107,500   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/18

     995,000         1,096,311   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 01/01/21

     1,000,000         1,196,590   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/21

     1,000,000         1,138,250   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/22, (AGM Insured)

     1,565,000         1,614,501   

Hawaii State Highway Revenue, Series B, 5.25%, 07/01/18, (AGM Insured)

     500,000         578,425   

Hawaii State Housing Finance & Development Corp., Multifamily Housing Halekauwla Place, Series A, Callable 06/01/15 at 100, 0.70%, 12/01/15

     2,000,000         2,000,220   

Hawaii State Housing Finance & Development Corp., Multifamily Housing Kuhio Park Terrace, Series A, 2.00%, 10/01/15, (FHLMC Insured)

     150,000         151,308   

Hawaii State Housing Finance & Development Corp., Series A, 2.35%, 07/01/17, (GNMA/FNMA Insured)

     555,000         571,922   
 

 

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

 

17


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Hawaii State Housing Finance & Development Corp., Series A, 2.70%, 07/01/18, (GNMA/FNMA Insured)

     565,000         589,024   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, AMT, Series B, Callable 7/01/16at 100, 5.25%, 07/01/21, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,335,000         1,431,120   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, 3.00%, 07/01/15

     500,000         509,335   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/20

     320,000         380,890   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22

     650,000         787,761   

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Unrefunded Portion, Callable 07/01/16 at 100, 4.50%, 07/01/22, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,070,000         1,132,231   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 4.00%, 08/01/16

     500,000         531,610   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 04/01/18

     200,000         227,946   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 11/01/18

     1,500,000         1,736,595   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 3.00%, 11/01/18

     750,000         809,738   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Prerefunded 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/25, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,625,000         1,676,399   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/29, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,000,000         1,031,630   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/16, (NATL-RE Insured)

     750,000         773,625   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/16

     625,000         675,338   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Prerefunded 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/18, (NATL-RE Insured)

     1,050,000         1,083,212   
 

 

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

 

18


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/19

     1,000,000         1,177,560   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/20

     500,000         601,145   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 11/01/21

     955,000         1,161,146   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/16, (NATL-RE Insured)

     200,000         206,300   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series D, Prerefunded 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/23, (NATL-RE Insured)

     375,000         386,861   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series D, Callable 09/01/19 at 100, 5.25%, 09/01/23

     1,000,000         1,181,460   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series E, 5.25%, 07/01/15, (NATL-RE Insured)

     500,000         516,735   

Honolulu City & County GO, Series F, Callable 07/01/15 at 100, 5.25%, 07/01/17, (NATL-RE, FGIC Insured)

     535,000         552,799   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 5.00%, 07/01/18

     1,150,000         1,317,820   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 4.00%, 07/01/19

     480,000         541,834   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Senior Sub-Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/16

     905,000         959,481   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series-B, 4.25%, 07/01/17, (NATL-RE Insured)

     150,000         164,026   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/20

     500,000         597,840   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/21

     500,000         573,425   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/19

     1,000,000         1,173,030   
 

 

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

 

19


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior Series A, 3.25%, 07/01/20

     1,320,000         1,446,298   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior Series A, 4.00%, 07/01/21

     1,005,000         1,147,137   

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded 07/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/16, (NATL-RE Insured)

     555,000         572,555   

Maui County GO, 4.00%, 06/01/16

     500,000         528,750   

Maui County GO, Prerefunded 03/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 03/01/17, (NATL-RE Insured)

     90,000         91,411   

Maui County GO, 5.00%, 06/01/18

     1,000,000         1,145,330   

Maui County GO, 5.00%, 06/01/18

     300,000         343,599   

Maui County GO, 5.00%, 06/01/20

     530,000         631,930   

Maui County GO, Series A, 3.50%, 07/01/15

     200,000         204,402   

Maui County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 06/01/18

     250,000         286,332   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Hawaii — (Continued)

  

  

Maui County GO, Unrefunded Portion, Callable 03/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 03/01/17, (NATL-RE Insured)

     410,000         416,023   

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series A, 4.00%, 10/01/16

     625,000         667,912   

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/17

     1,510,000         1,680,237   

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series A, 2.00%, 10/01/18

     230,000         233,556   
     

 

 

 
        88,449,069   
     

 

 

 

Idaho — 0.8%

     

Madison County School District No 321 Rexburg GO, Refunding, Series A, 4.00%, 08/15/18, (ID SLSTAX GTY Insured)

     1,000,000         1,113,980   
     

 

 

 

Illinois — 0.2%

     

Winnebago County School District No 122 Harlem-Loves Park GO, ETM, 0.00%, 01/01/16, (AGM Insured)

     215,000         214,183   
     

 

 

 

Indiana — 0.7%

     

Indiana Finance Authority Revenue Refunding Facilities, Prerefunded 07/01/18 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/20

     865,000         994,266   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

20


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Iowa — 0.3%

  

  

University of Iowa Facilities Corp. Revenue, Medical Education & Biomed Research Facility, 3.75%, 06/01/18

     435,000         477,357   
     

 

 

 

Kansas — 1.2%

     

City of Wichita GO, Series E, 4.00%, 10/01/17

     1,460,000         1,602,759   
     

 

 

 

Maryland — 1.3%

     

Maryland State GO, Series C, 5.00%, 11/01/18

     1,500,000         1,741,710   
     

 

 

 

Massachusetts — 0.8%

     

Commonwealth of Massachusetts GO, Series C, Prerefunded 08/01/17 at 100, 5.25%, 08/01/22, (AGM Insured)

     1,000,000         1,126,700   
     

 

 

 

Michigan — 0.3%

     

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority Revenue, Clean Water Revolving Fund, Callable 10/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/18

     365,000         396,547   
     

 

 

 

Missouri — 0.8%

     

Kansas City Special Obligation Refunding & Improvement Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 08/01/18

     450,000         510,916   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Missouri — (Continued)

  

  

St Charles County School District No R-IV Wentzville GO, Refunding, 4.00%, 03/01/19, (ST AID DIR DEP)

     500,000         561,485   
     

 

 

 
        1,072,401   
     

 

 

 

Nevada — 1.9%

     

Clark County GO, Refunding Infrastructure Improvement, Series B, 4.00%, 07/01/18

     585,000         646,501   

Nevada System of Higher Education, Series B, Prerefunded 01/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26, (AMBAC Insured)

     1,900,000         2,003,379   
     

 

 

 
        2,649,880   
     

 

 

 

New York — 0.4%

     

New York City GO, Series J, 5.00%, 08/01/18

     470,000         540,312   
     

 

 

 

Ohio — 2.5%

     

City of Akron, Prerefunded, 06/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/15, (AGM Insured)

     1,475,000         1,515,725   

Ohio State GO, Infrastructure Improvement, Series A, Callable 03/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/19

     1,410,000         1,432,109   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Ohio — (Continued)

  

  

Reynoldsburg City Capital Facilities GO, Prerefunded 12/01/15 at 100, 4.00%, 12/01/20, (AMBAC Insured)

     550,000         572,192   
     

 

 

 
        3,520,026   
     

 

 

 

Oklahoma — 1.3%

     

Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority Revenue, 5.00%, 07/01/17

     500,000         554,785   

Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority Revenue, 5.00%, 07/01/18

     500,000         568,905   

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority Health Refunding, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, Series C, 5.00%, 08/15/16

     455,000         491,104   

Oklahoma Water Resources Board Loan Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     200,000         239,666   
     

 

 

 
        1,854,460   
     

 

 

 

Oregon — 0.9%

     

Oregon State GO, University System Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 08/01/16

     100,000         108,054   

Portland City, Water System Revenue, First Lien, Series A, 5.00%, 05/01/18

     460,000         527,027   
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Oregon — (Continued)

  

  

State of Oregon, 5.00%, 08/01/35

     625,000         647,281   
     

 

 

 
        1,282,362   
     

 

 

 

Texas — 6.2%

     

Bexar County GO, Edgewood Independent School District, 4.00%, 08/15/21, (PSF-GTD Insured)

     450,000         513,508   

Carrollton City Improvement Revenue GO, 3.00%, 08/15/23

     870,000         929,569   

Dallas Independent School District GO, Refunding Series A, 4.00%, 08/15/16, (PSF-GTD Insured)

     1,000,000         1,064,260   

Dallas Independent School District GO, Refunding Series A, 5.00%, 08/15/19, (PSF-GTD Insured)

     1,000,000         1,179,490   

Harris County GO, Refunding Road, Series A, 5.00%, 10/01/20

     1,000,000         1,202,100   

La Joya Independent School District GO, School Building, Prerefunded 02/15/18 at 100, 5.00%, 02/15/34, (PSF-GTD Insured)

     590,000         672,683   

Texas State GO, Unrefunded Portion Transportation Commission, 5.00%, 04/01/17

     905,000         1,002,025   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Texas — (Continued)

  

  

University of Texas, Finance System Revenue, Series B, Prerefunded 08/15/16 at 100, 5.00%, 08/15/21

     500,000         541,445   

University of Texas, Refunding Finance System Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 08/15/15

     400,000         415,136   

Ysleta Independent School District GO, Refunding, 4.00%, 08/15/19, (PSF-GTD Insured)

     1,000,000         1,129,620   
     

 

 

 
        8,649,836   
     

 

 

 

Utah — 0.8%

     

Utah State Board of Regents, Student Loan Series EE-2, 5.00%, 11/01/17, (GTD STD LNS Insured)

     1,000,000         1,125,000   
     

 

 

 

Virgin Islands — 0.3%

     

University of The Virgin Islands Improvement Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded 12/01/14 at 100, 5.38%, 06/01/34, (GO of University Insured)

     400,000         401,504   
     

 

 

 

Virginia — 0.8%

     

Virginia Public School Authority Revenue, Series II, 5.00%, 04/15/17

     1,000,000         1,107,900   
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount ($)
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Washington — 3.1%

  

  

County of King GO, Callable 12/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 06/01/23

     1,000,000         1,225,930   

County of King GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 12/01/19

     1,000,000         1,184,820   

Klickitat County Public Utility District No 1 Revenue, Series B, Callable 12/01/16 at 100, 5.25%, 12/01/19, (NATL Insured)

     1,500,000         1,636,575   

Snohomish County School District GO, Callable 12/01/16 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/17, (NATL SCH BN GTY Insured)

     200,000         218,792   
     

 

 

 
        4,266,117   
     

 

 

 

Wisconsin — 1.5%

     

Milwaukee City GO, Promissory & Corporate Notes, Series N2, 5.00%, 05/01/20

     400,000         474,892   

Waukesha City GO, Series A, Unrefunded Balance, Callable 10/01/15 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/16, (AGM Insured)

     340,000         341,176   
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

         
Shares
         Value ($)      

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

  

Wisconsin — (Continued)

  

  

Wisconsin State GO, Series 3, 5.00%, 11/01/22

     1,000,000         1,222,130   
     

 

 

 
        2,038,198   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $131,501,919)

   

     132,891,513   
     

 

 

 

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 3.7%

  

Dreyfus Tax Exempt Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares,
0.00%(a)

     5,161,702         5,161,702   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $5,161,702)

        5,161,702   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1%
(Cost $136,663,621)

   

     138,053,215   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 0.9%

        1,313,948   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 139,367,163   
     

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Floating or variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2014.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

      
      

AGM

   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

AMBAC

   American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

AMT

   Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax

CAB

   Capital Appreciation Bond

ETM

   Escrowed to Maturity

FGIC

   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

FHLMC

   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA

   Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA

   Government National Mortgage Association

GO

   General Obligation

GTD STD LNS

   Guaranteed Student Loans

ID SLSTAX GTY

   Idaho Sales Tax Guaranty

MAC

   Municipal Assurance Corp

NATL-RE

   National Reinsurance Corp.

NATL SCH BN GTY

   National School Board Guarantee

PSF-GTD

   Permanent School Fund Guaranteed

ST AID DIR DEP

   State Aid Direct Deposit
 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Pacific Capital
Tax-Free
Securities
Fund
   Pacific Capital
Tax-Free
Short
Intermediate
Securities
Fund

Assets

    

Investments, at value (Cost $197,404,792 and $136,663,621, respectively)

   $ 209,478,022      $ 138,053,215   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     106,177        54,766   

Dividends and interest receivable

     3,037,908        1,648,235   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     8,423        5,764   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     212,630,530        139,761,980   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     297,003        328,057   

Payable for distributions to shareholders

     92,345        15,588   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     23,026        11,538   

Payable for custodian fees

     7,966        7,322   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     7,646        7,649   

Accrued expenses

     35,498        24,663   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     463,484        394,817   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 212,167,046      $ 139,367,163   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

    

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $        205,276      $        136,434   

Paid-in capital

     201,533,418        138,631,864   

Undistributed net investment income

            49   

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

     (1,644,878     (790,778

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     12,073,230        1,389,594   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 212,167,046      $ 139,367,163   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class Y:

    

Outstanding shares

     20,527,599        13,643,387   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 10.34      $            10.21   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Pacific Capital
Tax-Free
Securities
Fund
   Pacific Capital
Tax-Free
Short
Intermediate
Securities
Fund

Investment Income

    

Interest

   $ 3,596,453      $ 796,915   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     3,596,453        796,915   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     214,516        136,735   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     40,326        27,634   

Legal fees

     19,531        9,701   

Audit fees

     13,029        12,999   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     11,789        11,733   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     11,259        6,891   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     9,215        8,805   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     8,048        5,567   

Registration and filing fees

     2,196        5,405   

Other expenses

     14,004        4,723   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     343,913        230,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (214,516     (136,735
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     129,397        93,458   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     3,467,056        703,457   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

    

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

     33,029        (19,471

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     3,257,650        640,850   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     3,290,679        621,379   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 6,757,735      $ 1,324,836   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   Year
Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment income

   $     3,467,056      $     8,547,539   

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

     33,029        (1,020,304

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

     3,257,650        (10,425,333
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     6,757,735        (2,898,098
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

     (3,467,056     (8,547,539
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (3,467,056     (8,547,539
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

     (9,894,772     (73,407,685
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

     (6,604,093     (84,853,322
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

     218,771,139        303,624,461   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 212,167,046      $ 218,771,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

   $                  —      $                  —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

27


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   Year
Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment income

   $        703,457      $        929,434   

Net realized loss from investments

     (19,471     (37,069

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

     640,850        (417,183
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     1,324,836        475,182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

     (703,457     (929,434
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (703,457     (929,434
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

     30,074,445        46,562,063   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     30,695,824        46,107,811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

     108,671,339        62,563,528   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 139,367,163      $ 108,671,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income, end of period

   $                 49      $                 49   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class Y Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

Class Y

   For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2012
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
April 30,
2011†
  For the
Year
Ended
July 31,
2010
  For the
Year
Ended
July 31,
2009

Per Share Operating Performance

                            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.18       $ 10.51       $ 10.41       $ 9.92       $ 10.16       $ 9.97       $ 9.94  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       0.17         0.33         0.34         0.38         0.34         0.37         0.41  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments

       0.16         (0.33 )       0.11         0.49         (0.25 )       0.20         0.04  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.33                 0.45         0.87         0.09         0.57         0.45  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                            

Net investment income

       (0.17 )       (0.33 )       (0.35 )       (0.38 )       (0.33 )       (0.38 )       (0.41 )

Net realized gains

                                                       (0.01 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.17 )       (0.33 )       (0.35 )       (0.38 )       (0.33 )       (0.38 )       (0.42 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.34       $ 10.18       $ 10.51       $ 10.41       $ 9.92       $ 10.16       $ 9.97  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(a)

       3.24 %       0.11 %       4.40 %       8.92 %       0.89 %(b)       5.77 %       4.75 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                            

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 212,167       $ 218,771       $ 303,624       $ 251,290       $ 209,482       $ 270,644       $ 233,348  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.12 %*       0.11 %       0.10 %       0.15 %       0.13 %*       0.71 %       0.76 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(c)

       0.32 %*       0.31 %       0.30 %       0.35 %       0.33 %*       0.87 %       0.91 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       3.27 %*       3.30 %       3.28 %       3.71 %       4.49 %(b)*       3.80 %       4.21 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       6.18 %**       5.35 %       14.78 %       29.36 %       12.26 %**       12.10 %       23.69 %

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end to April 30.

(a)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(b)

During the period, the Fund received a distribution from a ‘fair fund’ established by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a consent order against BISYS Fund Services, Inc. Had this settlement not occurred, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets and total investment return for the Fund would have been 4.08% and 0.59%, respectively.

(c)

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

*

Annualized.

**

Not annualized.

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class Y Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

Class Y

   For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended
April 30,
2012
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
April 30,
2011†
  For the
Year
Ended
July 31,
2010
  For the
Year
Ended
July 31,
2009

Per Share Operating Performance

                            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.17       $ 10.30       $ 10.33       $ 10.28       $ 10.39       $ 10.32       $ 10.20  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       0.05         0.12         0.17         0.19         0.16         0.15         0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments

       0.04         (0.13 )       (0.03 )       0.05         (0.11 )       0.06         0.12  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       0.09         (0.01 )       0.14         0.24         0.05         0.21         0.38  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                            

Net investment income

       (0.05 )       (0.12 )       (0.17 )       (0.19 )       (0.16 )       (0.14 )       (0.26 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.21       $ 10.17       $ 10.30       $ 10.33       $ 10.28       $ 10.39       $ 10.32  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(a)

       1.02 %       (0.09 )%       1.39 %       2.37 %       0.45 %(b)       2.10 %       3.80 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                            

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 139,367       $ 108,671       $ 62,564       $ 52,442       $ 57,831       $ 68,291       $ 61,113  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.14 %*       0.19 %       0.25 %       0.30 %       0.30 %*       0.77 %       0.81 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(c)

       0.34 %*       0.39 %       0.45 %       0.50 %       0.50 %*       0.88 %       0.91 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.04 %*       1.15 %       1.62 %       1.86 %       2.06 %(b)*       1.46 %       2.47 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       9.86 %**       26.98 %       23.97 %       40.55 %       13.20 %**       22.81 %       40.33 %

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end to April 30.

(a)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(b)

During the period, the Fund received a distribution from a ‘fair fund’ established by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a consent order against BISYS Fund Services, Inc. Had this settlement not occurred, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets and total investment return for the Fund would have been 1.86% and 0.35%, respectively.

(c)

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

*

Annualized.

**

Not annualized.

 

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

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are non-diversified open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Funds are each a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Funds are each authorized to issue and offer Class Y shares.

The assets of each Fund are segregated and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the Fund in which shares are held.

Portfolio Valuation — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by each Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of such investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including a Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of a Fund’s bonds are generally based on quotes received from brokers of independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:

 

Funds

   Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 206,550,921       $       $ 206,550,921       $   

Registered Investment Company

     2,927,101         2,927,101                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 209,478,022       $ 2,927,101       $ 206,550,921       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 132,891,513       $       $ 132,891,513       $   

Registered Investment Company

     5,161,702         5,161,702                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 138,053,215       $ 5,161,702       $ 132,891,513       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values a Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Funds to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds have an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Funds have an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Use of Estimates — Each Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by a Fund, after deducting any available capital loss carryovers are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to such Fund’s shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, a Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. A Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against it in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Investment advisory services are provided to the Funds by the Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (the “Adviser”). Under terms of an advisory agreement, each Fund is charged an annual fee of 0.20% which is computed daily and paid monthly based upon average daily net assets. The Adviser has agreed to waive its entire advisory fee (the “Waiver”). The Waiver will remain in effect until August 31, 2015. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees.

Fee rates for the period May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014, were as follows:

 

     Maximum Annual
Advisory Fee
  Net Annual
Fees Paid After
Contractual
Waivers

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

   0.20%   0.00%

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

   0.20%   0.00%

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Funds.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the period ended October 31, 2014 was $8,343 for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and $4,927 for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

   $ 12,670,976       $ 23,910,596   

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     41,541,570         12,495,000   

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

        

Class Y

        

Sales

     2,311,685      $ 23,723,219        3,626,911      $ 36,516,750   

Reinvestments

     4,823        49,645        9,936        99,595   

Redemptions

     (3,277,097     (33,667,636     (11,028,779     (110,024,030
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (960,589   $ (9,894,772     (7,391,932   $ (73,407,685
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

        

Class Y

        

Sales

     3,907,437      $ 39,808,425        7,531,186      $ 76,188,154   

Reinvestments

     350        3,571        586        5,947   

Redemptions

     (954,771     (9,737,551     (2,914,462     (29,632,038
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     2,953,016      $ 30,074,445        4,617,310      $ 46,562,063   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state, and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended April 30, 2014, were as follows:

 

     Net
Investment
Income
     Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Total
Taxable
Distributions
     Tax
Exempt
Distributions
     Total
Distributions
Paid*
 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

     $84,496         $—         $84,496         $8,495,357         $8,579,853   

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     2,107                 2,107         924,386         926,493   

 

*

Distributions will not tie to Statement of Changes because distributions are recognized when actually paid for tax purposes.

Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Tax-Exempt
Income
     Qualified
Late-Year
Losses
     Distributions
Payable
     Capital Loss
Carryforwards
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
     Total
Accumulated
Earnings/
Deficit
 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

     $100,171         $(450,884)         $(100,171)         $(1,227,023)         $8,815,580         $7,137,673   

Pacific Capital Tax-Free

                 

Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     16,111                 (16,062)         (771,307)         748,744         (22,514)   

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

The cost for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) as of October 31, 2014 is as follows:

 

     Tax Cost of
Securities
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

     $197,404,792         $12,196,117         $(122,887)         $12,073,230   

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     136,663,621         1,437,627         (48,033)         1,389,594   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law.

As of April 30, 2014, the Funds had pre-enactment net capital loss carryforwards to offset future net capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by Treasury regulations. To the extent that these carryforwards are used to offset future capital gains, it is probable that the gains that are offset will not be distributed to shareholders.

 

     Expires April 30,  
     2015 ($)     2016 ($)     2017 ($)     2018 ($)     2019 ($)  

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

                          (237,475       

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     (577,000     (49,093     (15,122     (75,378     (17,645

6. Concentration of Credit Risk

The Funds primarily invest in debt obligations issued by the state of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies, and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Funds are more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of Hawaii municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issuers to the same extent.

7. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date that the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no following subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 678-6034 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii

130 Merchant Street, Suite 370

Honolulu, HI 96813

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

LOGO

 

 

of

FundVantage Trust

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities

Fund

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short

Intermediate Securities Fund

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Pacific Capital Funds. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Pacific Capital Funds.

 


PEMBERWICK FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    
      Six Months†    1 Year    3 Year    Since Inception*     

Pemberwick Fund

   0.38%      0.89%      1.72%    1.36%    

Barclays 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index

   0.49%      0.89%      0.94%    1.36%    

 

†    Not Annualized.

 

*

The Pemberwick Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on February 1, 2010. Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. The benchmark does not reflect any expenses or transaction costs.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 447-4785.The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, is 0.76% of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Pemberwick has voluntarily agreed to waive fees equal to 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Such waiver will continue until Pemberwick notifies the Fund of a change in its voluntary waiver or its discontinuation. This waiver can be discontinued at any time at the discretion of Pemberwick.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Barclays 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index. The Barclays 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged market index and should not be considered indicative of any Pemberwick investment. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is subject to the risks of the fixed-income securities held in its portfolio such as credit, prepayment and interest rate risk. As interest rates rise, the value of bond prices will decline and an investor may lose money. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few issuers or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is 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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six month period from May 1, 2014, through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “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 accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

2


PEMBERWICK FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Pemberwick Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,003.80    $2.02

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,023.19      2.04

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 0.40% for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184) then divided by 365 days. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six-months total return for the Fund of 0.38%.

 

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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
     Value  

SECURITY TYPE:

     

Corporate Bonds and Notes

     61.7%       $ 108,768,259   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     23.6            41,552,482   

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     4.3            7,533,793   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

     1.8            3,208,807   

Government Bonds

     0.0            40,613   

Other Assets In Excess of Liabilities

     8.6            15,213,559   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

     100.0%       $ 176,317,513   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — 61.7%

  

Communications — 0.2%

  

AT&T, Inc.
2.50%, 08/15/2015

     42,000         42,648   

AT&T, Inc.
1.40%, 12/01/2017

     15,000         14,965   

Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.90%, 11/17/2014

     30,000         30,026   

Cisco Systems, Inc.
1.10%, 03/03/2017

     50,000         50,119   

Cisco Systems, Inc.
4.95%, 02/15/2019

     25,000         27,972   

eBay, Inc.
1.63%, 10/15/2015

     35,000         35,317   

eBay, Inc.
1.35%, 07/15/2017

     50,000         49,673   

Walt Disney Co. (The)
0.45%, 12/01/2015

     60,000         59,993   

Walt Disney Co. (The)
0.88%, 05/30/2017

     17,000         16,930   
     

 

 

 
        327,643   
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Cyclical — 0.1%

  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)
2.25%, 09/10/2018

     30,000         30,529   

McDonald’s Corp.
5.30%, 03/15/2017

     25,000         27,510   

McDonald’s Corp.
5.35%, 03/01/2018

     10,000         11,211   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2.25%, 07/08/2015

     25,000         25,340   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2.80%, 04/15/2016

     100,000         103,306   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
1.00%, 04/21/2017

     30,000         30,001   
     

 

 

 
        227,897   
     

 

 

 
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Consumer, Non-cyclical — 0.2%

  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)
1.50%, 11/15/2015

     35,000         35,391   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)
1.65%, 03/14/2018

     30,000         30,202   

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
0.70%, 03/18/2016

     15,000         15,036   

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
5.65%, 05/15/2018

     15,000         17,007   

Johnson & Johnson
0.70%, 11/28/2016

     54,000         54,099   

PepsiCo, Inc.
1.25%, 08/13/2017

     50,000         50,124   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)
0.75%, 11/04/2016

     100,000         100,188   
     

 

 

 
        302,047   
     

 

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

  

Chevron Corp.
0.89%, 06/24/2016

     20,000         20,110   

Chevron Corp.
1.10%, 12/05/2017

     15,000         14,910   

Halliburton Co.
1.00%, 08/01/2016

     70,000         70,350   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
1.50%, 02/15/2018

     60,000         59,771   

Shell International Finance BV
3.10%, 06/28/2015

     50,000         50,918   
     

 

 

 
        216,059   
     

 

 

 

Financial — 58.9%

     

American Express Credit Corp.
2.75%, 09/15/2015

     30,000         30,595   
 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

American Express Credit Corp.
2.80%, 09/19/2016

     100,000         103,443   

American Express Credit Corp.
1.13%, 06/05/2017

     25,000         24,890   

American Express Credit Corp.
2.25%, 08/15/2019

     95,000         95,090   

Bank of America Corp.
7.75%, 08/15/2015

     2,036,000         2,145,846   

Bank of America Corp.
3.63%, 03/17/2016

     10,000         10,357   

Bank of America Corp.
6.50%, 08/01/2016

     230,000         250,909   

Bank of America Corp.
0.56%, 08/15/2016 (a)

     8,000,000         7,947,256   

Bank of America Corp.
5.75%, 08/15/2016

     8,000,000         8,620,464   

Bank of America Corp.
5.63%, 10/14/2016

     1,815,000         1,975,079   

Bank of America Corp.
0.78%, 05/02/2017 (a)

     1,900,000         1,882,526   

Bank of America Corp.
6.40%, 08/28/2017

     50,000         56,365   

Bank of America Corp.
5.75%, 12/01/2017

     1,625,000         1,810,128   

Bank of America Corp.
1.30%, 03/22/2018 (a)

     2,000,000         2,030,418   

Bank of America NA
0.51%, 06/15/2016 (a)

     3,160,000         3,148,674   

Bank of America NA
0.53%, 06/15/2017 (a)

     2,000,000         1,986,408   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
0.70%, 10/23/2015

     29,000         29,089   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
0.70%, 03/04/2016

     25,000         25,032   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
1.30%, 01/25/2018

     30,000         29,696   

BB&T Corp.
3.20%, 03/15/2016

     120,000         123,856   

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
2.45%, 12/15/2015

     17,000         17,375   

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
1.30%, 05/15/2018

     8,000         7,928   

BlackRock, Inc.
3.50%, 12/10/2014

     40,000         40,123   

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
2.65%, 04/01/2016

     20,000         20,556   

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
1.63%, 06/01/2017

     60,000         60,717   

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
1.25%, 08/18/2017

     20,000         19,990   

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
1.25%, 11/06/2017

     15,000         14,900   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)
0.85%, 12/04/2015

     55,000         55,189   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)
2.20%, 07/25/2018

     40,000         40,478   
 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

Chubb Corp. (The)
5.75%, 05/15/2018

     25,000         28,458   

Citigroup, Inc.
0.52%, 11/05/2014 (a)

     2,525,000         2,525,000   

Citigroup, Inc.
6.01%, 01/15/2015

     84,000         84,925   

Citigroup, Inc.
0.50%, 06/09/2016 (a)

     13,000,000         12,894,843   

Citigroup, Inc.
3.95%, 06/15/2016

     70,000         73,191   

Citigroup, Inc.
4.45%, 01/10/2017

     20,000         21,301   

Citigroup, Inc.
1.55%, 08/14/2017

     30,000         29,936   

Daimler Finance North America, LLC
1.38%, 08/01/2017

     1,000,000         998,564   

General Electric Capital Corp.
3.50%, 06/29/2015

     20,000         20,417   

General Electric Capital Corp.
6.90%, 09/15/2015

     50,000         52,808   

General Electric Capital Corp.
4.38%, 09/21/2015

     110,000         113,837   

General Electric Capital Corp.
2.25%, 11/09/2015

     277,000         282,193   

General Electric Capital Corp.
5.40%, 02/15/2017

     75,000         82,192   

General Electric Capital Corp.
5.63%, 05/01/2018

     80,000         90,524   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

General Electric Capital Corp.
7.13%, 12/29/2049 (a)

     1,000,000         1,168,750   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
0.73%, 01/12/2015 (a)

     3,400,000         3,400,833   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
3.30%, 05/03/2015

     1,000,000         1,013,509   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
0.63%, 07/22/2015 (a)

     400,000         400,107   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
3.70%, 08/01/2015

     90,000         92,023   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
5.35%, 01/15/2016

     20,000         21,093   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
3.63%, 02/07/2016

     70,000         72,264   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
0.68%, 03/22/2016 (a)

     4,000,000         3,997,252   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.23%, 09/20/2016 (a)

     1,000,000         1,024,940   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.38%, 01/22/2018

     130,000         131,274   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
6.15%, 04/01/2018

     30,000         33,916   
 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
1.43%, 04/30/2018 (a)

     9,000,000         9,144,225   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
1.33%, 11/15/2018 (a)

     2,000,000         2,022,456   

HSBC Finance Corp.
0.66%, 06/01/2016 (a)

     2,000,000         1,999,926   

John Deere Capital Corp.
1.05%, 10/11/2016

     18,000         18,072   

John Deere Capital Corp.
1.40%, 03/15/2017

     50,000         50,444   

John Deere Capital Corp.
2.80%, 09/18/2017

     15,000         15,657   

John Deere Capital Corp.
1.55%, 12/15/2017

     25,000         25,050   

Morgan Stanley
4.20%, 11/20/2014

     250,000         250,422   

Morgan Stanley
0.71%, 10/15/2015 (a)

     4,000,000         4,013,376   

Morgan Stanley
1.49%, 02/25/2016 (a)

     942,000         953,974   

Morgan Stanley
0.68%, 10/18/2016 (a)

     2,500,000         2,505,335   

Morgan Stanley
6.25%, 08/28/2017

     4,000,000         4,479,880   

Morgan Stanley
1.51%, 04/25/2018 (a)

     2,000,000         2,046,364   

National City Bank
0.58%, 12/15/2016 (a)

     4,000,000         3,983,128   

National City Bank
0.60%, 06/07/2017 (a)

     2,075,000         2,060,008   

PACCAR Financial Corp.
1.60%, 03/15/2017

     30,000         30,357   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

State Street Corp.
2.88%, 03/07/2016

     10,000         10,303   

State Street Corp.
5.38%, 04/30/2017

     15,000         16,500   

State Street Corp.
1.35%, 05/15/2018

     32,000         31,582   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
3.20%, 06/17/2015

     55,000         55,977   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
2.80%, 01/11/2016

     50,000         51,343   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
1.13%, 05/16/2017

     30,000         29,975   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
2.13%, 07/18/2019

     40,000         40,091   

Travelers Cos, Inc. (The)
6.25%, 06/20/2016

     40,000         43,481   

US Bancorp
2.88%, 11/20/2014

     75,000         75,085   

US Bancorp
3.15%, 03/04/2015

     45,000         45,413   

US Bancorp
2.45%, 07/27/2015

     15,000         15,229   

US Bancorp
2.20%, 11/15/2016

     15,000         15,380   

Wachovia Bank NA
4.80%, 11/01/2014

     1,000,000         1,000,000   

Wachovia Bank NA
0.62%, 11/03/2014 (a)

     5,000,000         5,000,000   

Wachovia Corp.
5.63%, 10/15/2016

     100,000         108,711   

Wells Fargo & Co.
3.63%, 04/15/2015

     25,000         25,367   

Wells Fargo & Co.
1.50%, 07/01/2015

     20,000         20,153   
 

 

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

 

8


PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Financial — (Continued)

  

Wells Fargo & Co.
3.68%, 06/15/2016 (b)

     200,000         209,123   

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.63%, 12/15/2016

     2,000,000         2,067,278   

Wells Fargo & Co.
1.15%, 06/02/2017

     40,000         39,900   
     

 

 

 
        103,757,092   
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 0.0%

     

Pfizer, Inc.
0.90%, 01/15/2017

     50,000         49,926   
     

 

 

 

Industrial — 0.1%

     

Boeing Co. (The)
0.95%, 05/15/2018

     50,000         48,883   

Emerson Electric Co.
5.00%, 12/15/2014

     40,000         40,208   

Honeywell International, Inc.
5.30%, 03/01/2018

     50,000         56,126   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
0.90%, 02/25/2017

     31,000         30,916   

United Parcel Service, Inc.
1.13%, 10/01/2017

     30,000         29,920   
     

 

 

 
        206,053   
     

 

 

 

Technology — 2.0%

     

Apple, Inc.
0.45%, 05/03/2016

     49,000         48,992   

Apple, Inc.
1.05%, 05/05/2017

     41,000         41,022   

EMC Corp.
1.88%, 06/01/2018

     50,000         49,745   

Hewlett-Packard Co.
1.17%, 01/14/2019 (a)

     1,500,000         1,496,045   

Hewlett-Packard Co.
2.75%, 01/14/2019

     1,500,000         1,510,122   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Technology — (Continued)

  

Intel Corp.
1.95%, 10/01/2016

     47,000         48,038   

International Business Machines Corp.
0.45%, 05/06/2016

     120,000         119,865   

Microsoft Corp.
1.00%, 05/01/2018

     60,000         59,158   

Microsoft Corp.
1.63%, 12/06/2018

     30,000         30,049   

National Semiconductor Corp.
6.60%, 06/15/2017

     25,000         28,440   

Oracle Corp.
5.25%, 01/15/2016

     60,000         63,374   

Oracle Corp.
2.38%, 01/15/2019

     15,000         15,253   
     

 

 

 
        3,510,103   
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 0.1%

     

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
5.25%, 01/15/2018

     20,000         22,262   

Duke Energy Florida, Inc.
5.65%, 06/15/2018

     25,000         28,496   

Georgia Power Co.
5.25%, 12/15/2015

     25,000         26,368   

PECO Energy Co.
1.20%, 10/15/2016

     28,000         28,183   

Southern California Edison Co.
1.13%, 05/01/2017

     7,000         6,998   

Southern California Edison Co.
5.50%, 08/15/2018

     30,000         34,086   
 

 

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

 

9


PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES — (Continued)

  

Utilities — (Continued)

  

Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
1.70%, 06/15/2018

     25,000         25,046   
     

 

 

 
        171,439   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES
(Cost $107,652,631)

        108,768,259   
     

 

 

 

GOVERNMENT BONDS — 0.0%

  

Province of Ontario Canada
2.70%, 06/16/2015

     40,000         40,613   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS
(Cost $39,998)

        40,613   
     

 

 

 

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 1.8%

  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation REMICS — 0.8%

  

Series 2542, Class ES
5.00%, 12/15/2017

     23,361         24,388   

Series 2564, Class HJ
5.00%, 02/15/2018

     15,658         16,453   

Series 2617, Class TK
4.50%, 05/15/2018

     57,859         60,510   

Series 2617, Class GR
4.50%, 05/15/2018

     30,798         32,205   

Series 2611, Class UH
4.50%, 05/15/2018

     28,417         29,729   

Series 2627, Class MC
4.50%, 06/15/2018

     48,567         50,870   

Series 2649, Class KA
4.50%, 07/15/2018

     39,514         41,375   

Series 2693, Class PE
4.50%, 10/15/2018

     47,245         49,554   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation REMICS — (Continued)

   

Series 2746, Class EG
4.50%, 02/15/2019

     52,172         54,750   

Series 2780, Class JG
4.50%, 04/15/2019

     2,688         2,759   

Series 2814, Class GB
5.00%, 06/15/2019

     9,598         10,119   

Series 2924, Class EH
5.25%, 03/15/2024

     8,159         8,268   

Series 2989, Class TG
5.00%, 06/15/2025

     64,116         69,649   

Series 3002, Class YD
4.50%, 07/15/2025

     25,417         27,569   

Series 2526, Class FI
1.15%, 02/15/2032 (a)

     120,349                123,889   

Series 2691, Class ME
4.50%, 04/15/2032

     11,362         11,451   

Series 2764, Class TE
5.00%, 10/15/2032

     4,436         4,445   

Series 2760, Class PD
5.00%, 12/15/2032

     14,839         14,934   

Series 2655, Class QA
5.00%, 02/15/2033

     2,746         2,798   

Series 2827, Class TE
5.00%, 04/15/2033

     57,967         59,076   

Series 3067, Class PK
5.50%, 05/15/2034

     15,209         15,372   

Series 2881, Class AE
5.00%, 08/15/2034

     31,941         33,809   

Series 2933, Class HD
5.50%, 02/15/2035

     42,928         47,627   

Series 4305, Class KA
3.00%, 03/15/2038

     159,059         164,583   
 

 

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

 

10


PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation REMICS — (Continued)

   

Series 3843, Class GH
3.75%, 10/15/2039

     117,337         123,219   

Series 3786, Class NA
4.50%, 07/15/2040

     160,881         174,581   

Series 4305, Class A
3.50%, 06/15/2048

     165,568         171,815   
     

 

 

 
        1,425,797   
     

 

 

 

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS — 0.7%

  

Series 2003-92, Class PE
4.50%, 09/25/2018

     43,662         45,775   

Series 2003-80, Class YE
4.00%, 06/25/2023

     17,024         17,546   

Series 2005-40, Class YG
5.00%, 05/25/2025

     58,902         63,843   

Series 2011-122, Class A
3.00%, 12/25/2025

     163,912         169,087   

Series 2007-27, Class MQ
5.50%, 04/25/2027

     16,547         18,243   

Series 2005-12, Class JE
5.00%, 09/25/2033

     49,070         49,880   

Series 2005-16, Class PE
5.00%, 03/25/2034

     18,330         18,814   

Series 2005-48, Class AR
5.50%, 02/25/2035

     49,365         53,336   

Series 2005-62, Class CQ
4.75%, 07/25/2035

     23,945         25,454   

Series 2005-64, Class PL
5.50%, 07/25/2035

     97,154         109,186   

Series 2005-68, Class PG
5.50%, 08/25/2035

     61,719         68,401   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

   

Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS — (Continued)

   

Series 2010-64, Class EH
5.00%, 10/25/2035

     27,672         28,382   

Series 2005-83, Class LA
5.50%, 10/25/2035

     36,603         40,803   

Series 2014-23, Class PA
3.50%, 08/25/2036

     178,483         187,948   

Series 2007-39, Class NA
4.25%, 01/25/2037

     17,425         18,078   

Series 2013-83, Class CA
3.50%, 10/25/2037

     150,763         158,095   

Series 2009-47, Class PA
4.50%, 07/25/2039

     36,544         38,629   

Series 2011-113, Class NE
4.00%, 03/25/2040

     158,103         166,035   
     

 

 

 
        1,277,535   
     

 

 

 

Government National Mortgage Association — 0.3%

  

Series 2013-88, Class WA
4.98%, 06/20/2030 (a)

     127,292         138,580   

Series 2002-22, Class GF
6.50%, 03/20/2032

     59,795         68,235   

Series 2002-51, Class D
6.00%, 07/20/2032

     75,005         85,622   

Series 2008-50, Class NA
5.50%, 03/16/2037

     28,574         30,495   

Series 2007-11, Class PE
5.50%, 03/20/2037

     47,986         53,209   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

   

Government National Mortgage Association — (Continued)

  

Series 2013-113, Class UB
3.00%, 11/20/2038

     124,975         129,334   
     

 

 

 
        505,475   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL
COLLATERALIZED
MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $3,182,741)

        3,208,807   
     

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 4.3%

  

Federal Home Loan Bank — 0.4%

  

3.13%, 03/11/2016

     165,000         171,180   

0.50%, 09/28/2016

     305,000         304,480   

4.75%, 12/16/2016

     170,000         184,545   
     

 

 

 
        660,205   
     

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 2.0%

  

0.63%, 12/29/2014

     700,000         700,630   

0.50%, 04/17/2015

     200,000         200,300   

5.25%, 04/18/2016

     400,000         428,240   

2.50%, 05/27/2016

     580,000         598,711   

2.00%, 08/25/2016

     730,000         748,910   

0.88%, 02/22/2017

     200,000         200,713   

1.25%, 05/12/2017

     95,000         95,937   

1.00%, 07/28/2017

     150,000         150,319   

5.50%, 04/01/2021
Gold Pool #G11941

     54,152         58,985   

5.50%, 11/01/2021
Gold Pool #G12454

     27,118         29,535   

5.50%, 04/01/2023
Gold Pool #G13145

     44,637         48,737   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — (Continued)

  

4.00%, 02/01/2026
Gold Pool #J14494

     103,366         110,558   

4.00%, 06/01/2026
Gold Pool #J15974

     38,626         41,356   

4.50%, 06/01/2029
Gold Pool #C91251

     35,383         38,528   

4.50%, 12/01/2029
Gold Pool #C91281

     60,837         66,303   

4.50%, 04/01/2030
Gold Pool #C91295

     34,930         38,069   
     

 

 

 
        3,555,831   
     

 

 

 

Federal National Mortgage Association — 1.9%

  

5.00%, 12/01/2014
Pool #255598

     628         663   

2.38%, 07/28/2015

     350,000         355,781   

1.63%, 10/26/2015

     500,000         506,965   

1.50%, 10/28/2015

     150,000         151,844   

2.25%, 03/15/2016

     500,000         512,510   

5.00%, 03/15/2016

     35,000         37,238   

5.25%, 09/15/2016

     295,000         320,616   

4.88%, 12/15/2016

     170,000         185,235   

1.25%, 01/30/2017

     140,000         141,658   

1.13%, 04/27/2017

     205,000         206,739   

5.38%, 06/12/2017

     380,000         423,671   

6.00%, 09/01/2019
Pool #735439

     9,776         10,277   

5.50%, 06/01/2020
Pool #888601

     14,795         15,650   

5.00%, 05/01/2023
Pool #254762

     26,819         29,695   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

   

Federal National Mortgage Association — (Continued)

  

5.50%, 01/01/2024
Pool #AD0471

     25,874         28,447   

5.00%, 07/01/2024
Pool #255320

     13,884         15,373   

5.00%, 12/01/2025
Pool #256045

     53,506         59,244   

5.50%, 05/01/2028
Pool #257204

     42,090         47,029   

4.00%, 08/01/2029
Pool #MA0142

     53,670         57,515   

5.50%, 04/01/2037
Pool #AD0249

     57,895         65,152   

7.00%, 04/01/2037
Pool #888366

     16,568         18,634   

5.00%, 10/01/2039
Pool #AC3237

     114,407         127,821   
     

 

 

 
        3,317,757   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $7,459,949)

        7,533,793   
     

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 23.6%

  

U.S. Treasury Notes — 23.6%

  

0.25%, 11/30/2014

     115,000         115,020   

0.25%, 02/15/2015

     500,000         500,196   

0.25%, 03/31/2015

     250,000         250,156   

0.25%, 05/15/2015

     400,000         400,312   

0.25%, 08/15/2015

     500,000         500,508   

0.25%, 09/15/2015

     500,000         500,508   
     Par
    Value($)    
         Value($)        

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

  

U.S. Treasury Notes — (Continued)

  

0.25%, 09/30/2015

     300,000         300,352   

0.25%, 10/31/2015

     750,000         750,821   

0.25%, 04/15/2016

     800,000         799,562   

0.38%, 11/15/2015

     900,000         901,969   

0.38%, 03/31/2016

     500,000         500,664   

0.50%, 07/31/2017

     490,000         485,253   

0.63%, 05/31/2017

     890,000         886,315   

0.63%, 08/31/2017

     1,105,000         1,096,540   

0.63%, 09/30/2017

     720,000         713,700   

0.63%, 11/30/2017

     760,000         751,034   

0.63%, 04/30/2018

     690,000         676,739   

0.75%, 06/30/2017

     500,000         499,141   

0.75%, 10/31/2017

     930,000         923,970   

0.75%, 12/31/2017

     1,120,000         1,109,587   

0.75%, 02/28/2018

     450,000         444,340   

0.75%, 03/31/2018

     275,000         271,219   

0.88%, 11/30/2016

     300,000         302,016   

0.88%, 12/31/2016

     410,000         412,370   

0.88%, 01/31/2017

     1,830,000         1,840,151   

0.88%, 02/28/2017

     400,000         402,031   

0.88%, 04/30/2017

     475,000         476,596   

0.88%, 01/31/2018

     850,000         844,289   

1.00%, 08/31/2016

     720,000         727,256   

1.00%, 09/30/2016

     790,000         797,591   

1.00%, 10/31/2016

     1,220,000         1,231,723   

1.00%, 03/31/2017

     1,170,000         1,178,410   

1.00%, 06/30/2019

     175,000         170,543   

1.00%, 08/31/2019

     120,000         116,597   

1.25%, 08/31/2015

     700,000         706,399   

1.25%, 09/30/2015

     1,400,000         1,414,109   

1.25%, 10/31/2015

     100,000         101,086   
 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Par
    Value($)    
           Value($)        

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

  

U.S. Treasury Notes — (Continued)

  

1.25%, 10/31/2018

     355,000         353,391   

1.25%, 11/30/2018

     200,000         198,859   

1.25%, 01/31/2019

     695,000         689,081   

1.38%, 11/30/2015

     320,000         324,100   

1.38%, 06/30/2018

     230,000         231,006   

1.38%, 02/28/2019

     450,000         447,961   

1.50%, 06/30/2016

     1,390,000         1,415,519   

1.50%, 07/31/2016

     1,050,000         1,069,851   

1.50%, 12/31/2018

     180,000         180,548   

1.75%, 07/31/2015

     150,000         151,805   

1.75%, 05/31/2016

     1,165,000         1,190,484   

1.88%, 06/30/2015

     200,000         202,297   

1.88%, 09/30/2017

     280,000         287,503   

1.88%, 10/31/2017

     275,000         282,434   

2.00%, 01/31/2016

     250,000         255,547   

2.00%, 04/30/2016

     835,000         855,614   

2.13%, 05/31/2015

     550,000         556,359   

2.13%, 12/31/2015

     400,000         408,906   

2.13%, 02/29/2016

     515,000         527,875   

2.25%, 01/31/2015

     1,095,000         1,100,817   

2.38%, 02/28/2015

     560,000         564,200   

2.38%, 03/31/2016

     770,000         792,439   

2.38%, 07/31/2017

     300,000         312,375   

2.50%, 04/30/2015

     265,000         268,126   
     Par
    Value($)    
           Value($)        

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — (Continued)

  

U.S. Treasury Notes — (Continued)

  

2.63%, 12/31/2014

     500,000         502,031   

2.63%, 04/30/2016

     250,000         258,516   

3.00%, 09/30/2016

     380,000         398,050   

3.13%, 10/31/2016

     330,000         347,042   

3.13%, 01/31/2017

     90,000         94,978   

3.13%, 04/30/2017

     200,000         211,797   

3.25%, 12/31/2016

     200,000         211,359   

4.00%, 02/15/2015

     520,000         525,728   

4.13%, 05/15/2015

     775,000         791,529   

4.25%, 08/15/2015

     1,400,000         1,445,282   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $41,430,218)

        41,552,482   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 91.4%
(Cost $159,765,537)

   

     161,103,954   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES - 8.6%

   

     15,213,559   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 176,317,513   
     

 

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Variable or Floating Rate Security. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2014.

(b)

Multi-Step Coupon. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2014.

REMICs Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $159,765,537)

   $ 161,103,954   

Cash

     14,729,272   

Dividends and interest receivable

     605,284   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     3,797   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     176,442,307   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for distributions to shareholders

     2,325   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     45,863   

Payable for legal fees

     15,224   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     14,991   

Payable for Investment Adviser

     22,419   

Payable for audit fees

     9,216   

Payable for custodian fees

     5,635   

Accrued expenses

     9,121   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     124,794   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 176,317,513   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 175,099   

Paid-in capital

     175,850,580   

Accumulated net investment income loss

     (575

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

     (1,046,008

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,338,417   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 176,317,513   
  

 

 

 

Shares Outstanding

     17,509,913   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($176,317,513 / 17,509,913 shares)

   $ 10.07   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Interest

   $ 1,173,842   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     1,173,842   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     427,972   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     95,288   

Legal fees

     30,908   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     26,754   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     16,991   

Audit fees

     12,737   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     12,648   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     7,280   

Registration and filing fees

     6,327   

Other expenses

     7,847   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers

     644,752   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers (Note 2)

     (299,580
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers

     345,172   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     828,670   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized loss from investments

     (11,614

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (213,726
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (225,340
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 603,330   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment income

   $       828,670      $     1,475,312   

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and payment byaffiliate (See Note 2)

     (11,614     66,827   

Net change in unrealized depreciation from investments

     (213,726     (400,800
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     603,330        1,141,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

     (829,323     (1,576,711
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions toshareholders

     (829,323     (1,576,711
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share

    

Transactions (Note 4)

     8,655,664        48,529,729   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     8,429,671        48,094,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

     167,887,842        119,793,485   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 176,317,513      $ 167,887,842   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income/(loss), end of period

   $              (575   $                 78   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

17


PEMBERWICK FUND

Financial Highlights

 

  

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year
Ended
April 30, 2014
   For the
Year
Ended

April 30, 2013
   For the
Year
Ended

April 30, 2012
   For the
Year
Ended

April 30, 2011
   For the
Period
February 1, 2010*
to April 30, 2010

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $    10.08        $    10.12        $    10.03        $    10.16        $    10.00        $    10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

     0.05        0.10        0.11        0.13        0.13        0.01   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

     (0.01     (0.03     0.11        (0.12 )(2)      0.17        (3) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     0.04        0.07        0.22        0.01        0.30        0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.05     (0.11     (0.13     (0.14     (0.14     (0.01

Tax return of capital

                                 (3)        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (0.05     (0.11     (0.13     (0.14     (0.14     (0.01
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $    10.07        $    10.08        $    10.12        $    10.03        $    10.16        $    10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return(4)

     0.38     0.68     2.19     0.12     3.01     0.07

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $176,318        $167,888        $119,793        $119,521        $162,714        $140,411   

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

     0.40 %(5)      0.41     0.45     0.45     0.42     0.61 %(5) 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(6)

     0.75 %(5)      0.76     0.80     0.80     0.77     0.92 %(5) 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     0.97 %(5)      1.00     1.10     1.07     1.31     0.42 %(5) 

Portfolio turnover rate

     11.20 %(7)      35.29     27.96     23.14     22.46     9.89 %(7) 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Includes payments by affiliate which equaled $0.03 per share.

(3) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(4) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(5) 

Annualized.

(6) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(7) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

18


PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Pemberwick Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on February 1, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers one class of shares and is not subject to a front-end sales charge.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued at their last sale price on the NYSE on the day the security is valued. Lacking any sales on such day, the security will be valued at the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to the market close. Securities listed on other exchanges (and not subject to restriction against sale by the Fund on such exchanges) will be similarly valued, using quotations on the exchange on which the security is traded most extensively. Unlisted securities that are quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers National Market System, for which there have been sales of such securities on such day, shall be valued at the official closing price on such system on the day the security is valued. If there are no such sales on such day, the value shall be the mean between the last asked price and the last bid price prior to market close. The value of such securities quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system, but not listed on the National Market System, shall be value at the mean between closing asked price and the closing bid price. Unlisted securities that are not quoted on NASDAQ and for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available will be valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices for such securities in the over-the-counter market. Fixed income securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuations techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s net assets are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

  •  Level 1 —  quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

  •  Level 2 — 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

  •  Level 3 — 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of a Fund’s bonds are generally based on quotes received from brokers or independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
    Quoted    
Price
     Level 2
Other Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   $ 108,768,259       $             —       $ 108,768,259       $             —   

Government Bonds

     40,613                 40,613           

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

     3,208,807                 3,208,807           

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     7,533,793                 7,533,793           

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     41,552,482                 41,552,482           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 161,103,954       $             —       $ 161,103,954       $             —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Gains and losses on principal paydowns from mortgage backed securities are recorded as interest income on the Statement of Operations. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums are recorded on a daily basis using the effective yield method except for short term securities, which records discounts and premiums on a straight-line basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to such fund.

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by the Fund, after deducting any available capital loss carryovers are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Pemberwick Investment Advisors LLC (“Pemberwick” or the “Advisor”) serves as the investment advisor to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (“Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Advisor earns a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Advisor may, in its discretion, voluntarily waive its fees or reimburse certain Fund expenses; however; the Advisor is not required to do so. As of October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees payable to the Advisor were $22,419, net of fee waivers. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Advisor waived fees of 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets totaling $299,580.

Pemberwick has retained the services of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (“Sub-Advisor”) as the sub-advisor to the Fund. The Sub-Advisor provides certain investment services, information, advice, assistance and facilities and performs research, statistical and investment services pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement between the Advisor and the Sub-Advisor. The Sub-Advisor is compensated by the Advisor and not the Fund.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”), serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $6,596. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

U.S. Government Securities

   $ 8,318,089       $ 8,811,179   

Other Securities

     13,562,644         9,205,292   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Sales

     2,690,523      $ 27,127,315        6,580,582      $ 66,280,642   

Reinvestments

     81,937        826,201        156,427        1,576,150   

Redemptions

     (1,913,228     (19,297,852     (1,918,126     (19,327,063
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
     For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares      Value      Shares      Value  

Net Increase/(Decrease)

     859,232       $   8,655,664         4,818,883       $   48,529,729   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state, and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax characters of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,576,243 of ordinary income dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward

  

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

  

Unrealized
Appreciation

  

Qualified
Late-Year
Losses

 

Other
Temporary
Differences

$(1,023,336)

   $546    $1,544,947    $(3,862)   $(468)

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 159,765,537   
    

 

 

 
 

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,406,708   
 

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (68,291
    

 

 

 
 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,338,417   
    

 

 

 

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryovers as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law.

As of April 30, 2014, the Fund had pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards of $20,817. If not utilized against future capital gains, $10,862 and $9,955 of this capital loss carryforward will expire in 2018 and 2019, respectively. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund had post-enactment capital loss carryforwards of $1,002,519, of which $179,403 are short-term losses and $823,116 are long-term losses and have an unlimited period of capital loss carryforward.

6. Significant Risks

MORTGAGE-RELATED AND OTHER ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK — Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are subject to certain other risks. The value of these securities will be influenced by the factors affecting the housing market and the assets underlying such securities. As a result, during periods of declining asset value, difficult or frozen credit markets, swings in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, mortgage-related and asset-backed securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid.

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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PEMBERWICK FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 447-4785 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust will file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Pemberwick Investment Advisors LLC

340 Pemberwick Road

Greenwich, CT 06831

Sub-Advisor

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.

245 Park Ave.

New York, NY 10167

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassat Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

PEMBERWICK FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Pemberwick Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Pemberwick Fund.

 


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014    
      Six
  Months†  
    1 Year       3 Year     Since
Inception*
    

Institutional Shares

   9.42%   18.80%   14.83%   15.85%         

S&P 500® Index

   8.22%   17.27%   19.77%   17.67%***    

Russell 1000® Growth Index

   9.50%   17.11%   19.30%   18.43%***    
   
      Six
Months†
  1 Year   3 Year   Since
Inception**
    

Retail Shares

   9.24%   18.45%   14.53%   12.83%         

S&P 500® Index

   8.22%   17.27%   19.77%   15.54%***    

Russell 1000® Growth Index

   9.50%   17.11%   19.30%   15.64%***    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Polen Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Shares commenced operations on September 15, 2010.

 

**

The Retail Shares commenced operations on December 30, 2010.

 

***

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expense ratios, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 1.27% and 1.00%, respectively, for the Institutional Shares and 1.52% and 1.25%, respectively, for the Retail Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”), has contractually agreed to reduce its fees or reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses in order to limit the total annual operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) to 1.00% of average daily net assets of the Fund. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed. This agreement will terminate on August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of the FundVatage Trust (the “Trust”) approves an earlier termination.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the S&P 500® and the Russell 1000® Growth Index. The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® Growth Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, each hypothetical line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Polen Growth Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Institutional Shares

        

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,094.20    $5.28

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.16      5.09

Retail Shares

        

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,092.40    $6.59

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,018.90      6.36

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.00% for Institutional Shares and 1.25% for Retail Shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six month total returns for the Fund of 9.42% and 9.24% for Institutional Shares and Retail Shares, respectively.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

         

Computer Services Software & Systems

       17.6%        $ 62,300,746  

Pharmaceuticals

       15.8             55,771,039  

Financial Data & Systems

       12.5             44,192,072  

Specialty Retail

       8.4             29,517,036  

Back Office Support, HR, and Consulting

       8.2             29,113,052  

Textiles Apparel & Shoes

       6.4             22,778,580  

Restaurants

       4.8             16,951,282  

Computer Technology

       4.6             16,126,668  

Biotechnology

       4.5             15,838,962  

Leisure Time

       3.9             13,827,991  

Foods

       3.8             13,574,850  

Producer Durables:

         

Miscellaneous

       3.1             10,874,255  

Metal Fabricating

       2.6             9,107,340  

Other Assets In Excess of Liabilities

       3.8             13,532,768  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0%        $ 353,506,641  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
    of Shares    
         Value        

COMMON STOCKS — 96.2%

  

Back Office Support, HR, and Consulting — 8.2%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A

     190,160       $ 15,425,779   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     167,367         13,687,273   
     

 

 

 
        29,113,052   
     

 

 

 

Biotechnology — 4.5%

  

  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     40,229         15,838,962   
     

 

 

 

Computer Services Software & Systems — 17.6%

  

CDK Global, Inc.*

     55,922         1,878,979   

Gartner, Inc.*

     157,490         12,711,018   

Google, Inc., Class A*

     24,707         14,030,364   

Google, Inc., Class C*

     24,707         13,813,190   

Oracle Corp.

     508,763         19,867,195   
     

 

 

 
        62,300,746   
     

 

 

 

Computer Technology — 4.6%

  

Apple, Inc.

     149,321         16,126,668   
     

 

 

 

Financial Data & Systems — 12.5%

  

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

     90,340         11,874,290   

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

     86,505         7,244,794   

Visa, Inc., Class A

     103,852         25,072,988   
     

 

 

 
        44,192,072   
     

 

 

 

Foods — 3.8%

     

Nestle SA, SP ADR

     185,120         13,574,850   
     

 

 

 

Leisure Time — 3.9%

     

priceline.com, Inc.*

     11,464         13,827,991   
     

 

 

 
     Number
    of Shares    
         Value        

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Metal Fabricating — 2.6%

  

Fastenal Co.

     206,797       $ 9,107,340   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals — 15.8%

  

Abbott Laboratories

     508,362         22,159,498   

Allergan, Inc.

     176,847         33,611,541   
     

 

 

 
        55,771,039   
     

 

 

 

Producer Durables: Miscellaneous — 3.1%

  

WW Grainger, Inc.

     44,061         10,874,255   
     

 

 

 

Restaurants — 4.8%

  

Starbucks Corp.

     224,342         16,951,282   
     

 

 

 

Specialty Retail — 8.4%

  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

     64,626         11,366,421   

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

     286,649         18,150,615   
     

 

 

 
        29,517,036   
     

 

 

 

Textiles Apparel & Shoes — 6.4%

  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     245,010         22,778,580   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON
STOCKS
(Cost $238,912,952)

        339,973,873   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.2%
(Cost $238,912,952)

   

     339,973,873   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 3.8%

   

     13,532,768   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 353,506,641   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

 

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

 

6


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $238,912,952)

   $ 339,973,873   

Cash

     13,525,451   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     1,111,855   

Dividends and interest receivable

     367,096   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     22,561   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     355,000,836   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     1,065,484   

Payable to Adviser

     207,608   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     71,863   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     61,136   

Payable for custodian fees

     20,537   

Payable for legal fees

     19,834   

Payable for printing fees

     13,020   

Payable for audit fees

     11,254   

Payable for distribution fees

     6,008   

Accrued expenses

     17,451   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,494,195   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 353,506,641   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 196,524   

Paid-in capital

     228,244,846   

Accumulated net investment income

     352,182   

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     23,652,168   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     101,060,921   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 353,506,641   
  

 

 

 

Institutional Shares:

  

Shares outstanding

     18,000,298   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($324,002,306 / 18,000,298 shares)

   $ 18.00   
  

 

 

 

Retail Shares:

  

Shares outstanding

     1,652,125   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($29,504,335 / 1,652,125 shares)

   $ 17.86   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 1,799,038   

Interest

     620   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     1,799,658   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     1,693,453   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     161,366   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     134,287   

Distribution fees (Retail Shares) (Note 2)

     73,883   

Registration and filing fees

     29,004   

Legal fees

     24,548   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     24,445   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     18,987   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     14,176   

Audit fees

     12,270   

Other expenses

     17,650   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     2,204,069   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (436,733
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     1,767,336   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     32,322   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     10,848,632   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     19,774,251   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     30,622,883   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 30,655,205   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

8


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

   

Net investment income

    $        32,322        $      386,535   

Net realized gain from investments

    10,848,632        29,831,197   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

    19,774,251        24,808,081   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    30,655,205        55,025,813   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

   

Net investment income:

   

Institutional Shares

           (601,585

Retail Shares

           (43,205
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net investment income

           (644,790
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized capital gains:

   

Institutional Shares

           (3,236,891

Retail Shares

           (988,965
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gains

           (4,225,856
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividend and distributions to shareholders

           (4,870,646
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

    (8,689,713     (113,880,920
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

    21,965,492        (63,725,753
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets

   

Beginning of period

    331,541,149        395,266,902   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

    $353,506,641        $331,541,149   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

    $       352,182        $       319,860   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

    Institutional Shares  

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
to April 30, 2012
  For the Period
September 15, 2010*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

         

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $     16.45        $     14.17        $     13.79        $     12.10        $10.00   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

    0.01        0.03        0.03        (2)      (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.54        2.48        0.40        1.68        2.11   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    1.55        2.51        0.43        1.68        2.09   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

           (0.04                     

Net realized capital gains

           (0.20     (0.06     (2)      (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

           (0.24     (0.06              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees

    0.00 (2)      0.01        0.01        0.01        0.01   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $     18.00        $     16.45        $     14.17        $     13.79        $12.10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

    9.42     17.84     3.19     13.97     21.00

Ratios/Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $324,002        $252,108        $294,408        $215,387        $5,168   

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

    1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00 %(4) 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

    1.26     1.27     1.26     1.44     8.23 %(4) 

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

    0.06     0.17     0.24     (0.01 )%      (0.27 )%(4) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    16.75 %(6)      39.52     51.04     35.48     25.55 %(6) 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the relevant period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

10


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Retail Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

    Retail Shares  

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
December 30, 2010*
April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

         

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $   16.35        $   14.09        $     13.74        $     12.09        $11.44   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

    (0.01     (0.01     (2)      (0.03     (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.52        2.47        0.40        1.67        0.66   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    1.51        2.46        0.40        1.64        0.64   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

           (0.01                     

Net realized capital gains

           (0.20     (0.06     (2)        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

           (0.21     (0.06              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees

    0.00 (2)      0.01        0.01        0.01        0.01   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $   17.86        $   16.35        $     14.09        $     13.74        $12.09   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

    9.24     17.59     2.98     13.65     5.68

Ratios/Supplemental Data

         

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $29,504        $79,433        $100,859        $101,396        $7,133   

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

    1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25 %(4) 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

    1.50     1.52     1.51     1.74     6.35 %(4) 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.17 )%      (0.08 )%      (0.01 )%      (0.26 )%      (0.50 )%(4) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    16.75 %(6)      39.52     51.04     35.48     22.55 %(6) 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the relevant period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

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

 

11


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Polen Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 15, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers two separate classes of shares, Retail Class and Institutional Class.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

  •  Level 1 —  quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

  •  Level 2 — 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

  •  Level 3 — 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

12


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/2014
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other Significant
Observable
Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

Investments in Securities*

     $339,973,873         $339,973,873       $—    $—
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

13


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each Fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular Fund in the Trust are charged directly to that Fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and are recorded on ex-date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

14


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.00% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination.

As of October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser were $207,608. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived fees of $436,733.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Retail Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Retail Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Retail Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $11,733. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

 

15


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 54,416,008       $ 60,777,569   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Institutional Shares

        

Sales

     4,659,641      $ 78,796,948        6,382,555      $ 95,495,153   

Reinvestments

                   171,648        2,667,403   

Redemption Fees*

            7,905               93,690   

Redemptions

     (1,982,996     (33,553,389     (12,001,484     (179,023,585
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease)

     2,676,645      $ 45,251,464        (5,447,281   $ (80,767,339
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Retail Shares

        

Sales

     112,660      $ 1,875,668        996,726      $ 14,719,305   

Reinvestments

                   66,454        1,027,385   

Redemption Fees*

            1,167               29,053   

Redemptions

     (3,320,156     (55,818,012     (3,359,746     (48,889,324

Net Decrease

     (3,207,496   $ (53,941,177     (2,296,566   $ (33,113,581
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Decrease

     (530,851   $ (8,689,713     (7,743,847   $ (113,880,920
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed within the first 60 days of their acquisition. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $644,790 of ordinary income dividends and long-term capital gains of $4,225,856. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014 the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward

 

Undistributed

Ordinary Income

 

Undistributed

Long-Term Gain

 

Unrealized

Appreciation

 

Qualified Late-Year
Losses

$—   $2,986,505   $11,577,691   $79,845,870   $—

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 238,912,952     
  

 

 

   

 

Gross unrealized appreciation

     103,033,598     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (1,972,677  
  

 

 

   

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 101,060,921     
  

 

 

   

 

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014, the Polen fund utilized $4,385,877 of prior year capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 678-6024 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on September 22-23, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the advisory agreement between Polen Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser” or “Polen”) and the Trust on behalf of the Polen Growth Fund (the “Fund”) (“Agreement”). In determining whether to continue the Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by the Adviser in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that the Adviser provided regarding (i) services performed for the Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of the Adviser’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of the Adviser, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on the Adviser’s ability to service the Fund, and (x) compliance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. The Adviser also provided its most recent Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees noted the reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Fund; compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the Fund; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair value pricing procedures as established by

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

the Board. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standards applicable to their review of the Agreement.

Representatives from Polen attended the meeting both in person and telephonically and discussed Polen’s history, performance and investment strategy in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreement and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance of the Fund and the Adviser. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014 for (i) the Fund; (ii) the Russell 1000 Total Return Index; (iii) the S&P 500 Daily Reinvested Index and (iv) the Lipper Large Cap Growth Fund category, the Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group. The Trustees noted that both the Institutional Class shares and Retail Class shares of the Fund had underperformed each of the Russell 1000 Total Return Index, the S&P 500 Daily Reinvested Index and the Lipper Large Cap Growth Fund category for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees also received performance information for the Fund, the Fund’s comparable separately managed account composite, and the Russell 1000 Growth Index, for the one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees concluded that, although the Fund had underperformed for certain measurement periods noted above, the performance of the Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Adviser provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that the Adviser charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by the Adviser as to differences in fees charged to the Fund and such accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Fund versus other similarly managed funds. The Trustees noted that net total expense ratios and gross advisory fees for both the Institutional Class shares and the Retail Class shares of the Fund were higher than the median of the net expenses and gross advisory fee of the respective universe of funds with a similar share class in the Lipper Large Cap Growth Fund category with $500 million or less in assets. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fee and services provided by the Adviser are sufficiently consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Board considered the level and depth of knowledge of the Adviser, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services provided by the Adviser, the Board took into account its familiarity with the Adviser’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding the Adviser’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited) (Concluded)

 

arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund’s investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreement, that the quality of the services appeared to be consistent with industry norms and that the Fund is likely to benefit from the continued receipt of those services. They also concluded that the Adviser has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and had demonstrated their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by the Adviser, the compensation and benefits received by the Adviser in providing services to the Fund, as well as its profitability. The

Trustees were provided with the Adviser’s balance sheet and profit and loss statement as of December 31, 2013. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s level of profitability is an appropriate factor to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that the Adviser’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment adviser of the Fund specifically. The Trustees concluded that the Adviser’s contractual advisory fee level was reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of the Fund was reasonable, taking into account the quality of services provided by the Adviser and the current size and projected growth of the Fund during the renewal term.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the Fund for the benefit of fund shareholders but that because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by the Adviser. In arriving at its decision, the Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the continuation of the Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Agreement for an additional one year period.

 

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Investment Adviser

Polen Capital Management, LLC

1825 NW Corporate Blvd.

Suite 300

Boca Raton, FL 33431

 

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

 

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

 

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

 

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

  

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Polen Growth Fund

 

of

 

FundVantage Trust

 

Institutional Shares

Retail Shares

 

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

 

October 31, 2014

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Polen Growth Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Polen Growth Fund.

  


PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We are pleased to report that the Private Capital Management Value Fund (“the Fund”) achieved strong results over the past six months with a return of 10.63% for Class I shares. In all candor, it has been a rather strange period for U.S. equities. Large capitalization stocks achieved record highs with the S&P 500® Index recording an 8.22% gain over the past six months, while smaller capitalization issues have struggled since the early part of the year with the Russell 2000® Index gaining 4.83% during the past six months only due to its 6.59% return in October. The divergence was clearly seen from April through September when the large-cap S&P 500® Index returned 6.42% compared to the -5.46% return of the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, a differential of almost 12%.

We characterize the period as “strange” because the factors that provoked investor discomfiture with secondary stocks – a witch’s brew of negative news ranging from geopolitical threats such as Russia’s actions in Ukraine and the ascendance of the Islamic State, to economic stagnation in Europe, recession in Japan, and below par growth in China – pose the greatest fundamental threat to some of the large multinational corporations whose stocks have outperformed thus far in 2014.

Rather than spilling additional ink discussing what happened, we think it is more useful to put recent events in context. We have, for some time now, been clear in our view that the U.S. economy is amidst a well-established recovery. Recent statistics affirm this perspective, with GDP growing 3.5% and reported unemployment dropping below 6% (its lowest level in more than six years). Nonetheless, all is not “butterflies and puppy dogs” – labor force participation remains low, which masks true unemployment levels and household income growth is tepid, which dampens consumer spending. More positively, the recent sharp decline in the price of gasoline (under $3.00/gallon for the first time since 2010) is tantamount to a meaningful tax cut for most households. Taken together, it is clear that the key trends are moving in the right direction and the U.S. economy can be viewed like a giant locomotive, slowly but steadily building up speed and momentum.

If one accepts our metaphor for the state of the economy, then far from the apocalyptic event described by some market pundits, it is actually a significant positive that the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) is winding down its quantitative easing (QE3) activities. We have previously written about our concern that the Fed might not curtail its stimulus programs quickly enough, resulting in a significant escalation in inflationary pressures that would in turn require a rapid increase in short-term interest rates. In contrast, the track we are currently on feels quite orderly. By slowly turning off the spigot of excess liquidity flowing from QE3 and intimating the onset of a modest tightening cycle (read as a small increase in short-term interest rates), the Fed thus far has constrained inflation expectations and precipitated a powerful rally in the U.S. dollar, which through the dollar’s enhanced purchasing power promotes a virtuous cycle that should dampen inflationary realities.

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

We continue to believe that these factors are fostering an atmosphere conducive to further growth for the U.S. economy. Recovery from the Great Recession has been slow and painful, particularly for the bottom economic quartile of our population. The upside is an economy with significant slack, minimal speculative excess, and significant headroom for growth. Contrary to the skeptics who argue that the economy has been artificially supported by the Fed’s monetary stimulus, we believe that the baton is in the process of being passed back to the “real economy” and self-sustaining economic growth.

To be clear, our view is that the improving economy will result in higher interest rates, probably sometime next year. While we acknowledge that the specter of rate hikes may continue to drive volatility for equity markets as it did last June when the Fed initially suggested that it might taper its bond-buying program, we see near-term trading disruptions as more likely to create opportunities than true threats for long-term investors. Given current inflationary expectations, interest rate increases will likely be measured, and will still leave borrowing rates at very attractive levels by historical standards. The benefits to corporate earnings and equity returns from a growing economy far outweigh the cost of higher interest rates.

In this context it is a worthwhile exercise to review and compare today’s valuations to 2007, the last time the S&P 500® Index traded at record highs. Back then, the predominant theme was that investors were benefitting from the “Goldilocks economy” – not too hot as to incite inflation, but not too cold as to risk recession. With the clarity of hindsight it is apparent that the economy back then was largely supported by massive speculative excess, propelled by reckless financial practices and sustained appreciation in the value of residential housing. Time is a great healer and seven years on, we find it is unsurprising that valuations have recovered and the broad indices have reached new highs. That said, in contrast to the euphoria typically concomitant with market peaks, we find market participants more inclined towards trepidation and consternation than approbation and complacency.

Today’s economy presents investors a series of counter-balancing, and in some cases, contradictory forces that are creating opportunities for stock-pickers willing to dig into the details, understand the risks, and take a thoughtful and contextual view of the factors that build lasting shareholder value. Among these counter-balancing forces:

 

 

Unemployment is falling and jobs are taking longer to fill, which would ordinarily trigger higher wage growth. However, the long-term unemployed are still waiting in the wings, creating a labor reserve that is likely to temper wage growth that might otherwise engender inflation fears. The latest official payroll data showed that despite a drop in the unemployment rate to 5.8%, the number of long-term unemployed was unchanged. The data also showed that the average earnings of American workers has grown only 2% over the past year.

 

 

While well off its lows, housing remains affordable benefiting from low interest rates and prices still well below the peak. Credit worthy buyers remain in relative short-supply. In fact, the Federal

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Housing Finance Agency has recently reduced lending standards to encourage more home purchase and mortgage origination activity.

 

 

Consumer confidence is at its highest levels since 2007, however, spending is not robust across the board. For example, the General Retailers subsector of the S&P 500 Index has returned approximately half of the overall index gain over the past twelve months.

 

 

Last, and probably most importantly, while the U.S. economy is improving, China’s growth has slowed, Brazil remains weak, Europe is stagnant and Japan has fallen back in recession.

These contradictions are representative of a global economy that is still recovering unevenly from financial crisis. In 2007, there were few worries about anything; now, the scars of 2008-2009 are still raw with investors and many are quick to see the next bogeyman in the form of a “reasonably valued” market. But even when “reasonably valued” describes the market as a whole, individual opportunities exist for the disciplined, bottom-up stock picker.

We are reminded of the statistician’s joke about the man who has his feet in the oven and his head in the freezer: on average, he’s comfortable. In other words, the market contains both overvalued and undervalued companies, which is a much more favorable environment for disciplined value investors like us than a market in which everything goes up in unison. Despite the stock market trading near all-time highs, we are seeing a steady flow of potential opportunities.

In summary, we continue to anticipate additional pockets of volatility as the prospect of higher interest rates is digested, a new Congress takes its place and sets its agenda, and spontaneous yet normal geopolitical events run their course. We continue to selectively take advantage of opportunities across a range of industries as we position the Fund’s portfolio to best capitalize on the environment we envision as we turn our eyes to 2015.

We are most grateful for your continued support.

Private Capital Management

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Mutual Fund investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money by investing in a fund. The Fund is non-diversified and may invest a larger portion of its assets in the securities of a single issuer than a more diversified fund causing its value to fluctuate more widely. The Fund may engage in strategies that are considered risky or invest in stocks of companies that are undervalued which may cause greater volatility and less liquidity. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. This report is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Private Capital Management Value Fund. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Fund. Read it carefully before investing.

 
Shares of the Private Capital Management Value Fund are distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC, not an adviser affiliate.

This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the six months ended October 31, 2014 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. Of course, these views may change and do not guarantee the future performance of the Fund or the markets.

Portfolio composition is subject to change. The current and future portfolio holdings of the Fund are subject to investment risks.

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014          
      Six
    Months†    
      1 Year           3 Years       Since
Inception*
    

Class A Shares

            

(without sales charge)

   10.49%   13.99%   17.80%   15.87%    

Class A Shares

            

(with sales charge)

     4.95%     8.29%   15.80%   14.42%    

S&P 500® Index

     8.22%   17.27%   19.77%     17.02%**    

Russell 2000® Index

     4.83%     8.06%   18.18%     15.68%**    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Class A Shares of the Private Capital Management Value Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on October 6, 2010.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of Class A Shares (October 6, 2010) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.00% maximum sales charge.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 568-1267. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Class A Shares total annual gross and net operating expense ratios are 1.74% and 1.25%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Private Capital Management, LLC, (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.00% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). This agreement will terminate on August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust approves an earlier termination. Total return would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of Standard & Poor’s 500® Composite Stock Price Index (“S&P 500® Index”) and the Russell 2000® Index. The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2014     
      Six
    Months†    
      1 Year           3 Years           5 Years           10 Years         

Class I Shares*

   10.63%   14.28%   18.06%   15.67%   6.05%    

S&P 500® Index

     8.22%   17.27%   19.77%   16.69%   8.20%    

Russell 2000® Index

     4.83%     8.06%   18.18%   17.39%   8.67%    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Performance shown for the period from October 31, 2004 to May 28, 2010 is the performance of a corporate defined contribution plan account (the “Predecessor Account”), which transferred its assets to the Fund in connection with the Fund’s commencement of operations on May 28, 2010. Performance from May 28, 2010 to October 31, 2014 is from the performance of the Class I Shares. The Predecessor Account was not registered as a mutual fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and therefore was not subject to certain investment restrictions, limitations and diversification requirements imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If the Predecessor Account had been registered under the 1940 Act, its performance may have been different.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 568-1267. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Class I Shares total annual gross and net operating expense ratios are 1.49% and 1.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Private Capital Management, LLC, (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.00% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). This agreement will terminate on August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust approves an earlier termination. Total return would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of Standard & Poor’s 500® Composite Stock Price Index (“S&P 500® Index”) and the Russell 2000® Index. The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees, if any, and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014, through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, and redemption fees. Therefore, each hypothetical line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Private Capital Management Value Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

        

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,104.90    $6.63

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,018.90      6.36

Class I Shares

        

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,106.30    $5.32

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.16      5.10

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expenses ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.25% and 1.00% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six month total return for the Fund of 10.49% and 10.63% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

         

Information Technology

       25.6%        $ 15,337,079  

Consumer Discretionary

       20.1             12,058,128  

Health Care

       19.1             11,455,613  

Financials

       10.8             6,495,209  

Industrials

       7.1             4,224,913  

Energy

       5.5             3,310,915  

Materials

       4.9             2,940,948  

Consumer Staples

       2.9             1,706,083  

Utilities

       1.1             681,916  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.9             1,750,368  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0%        $ 59,961,172  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
    of Shares    
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 97.1%

  

Consumer Discretionary — 20.1%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     10,975       $ 1,612,886   

American Public Education, Inc.*

     18,850         584,161   

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.*

     93,750         1,167,187   

AutoNation, Inc.*

     15,375         880,372   

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     74,300         572,853   

DeVry Education Group, Inc.

     16,975         821,760   

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     45,425         2,505,189   

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (Canada)

     17,575         1,047,997   

GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A

     32,175         1,337,515   

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

     28,500         882,645   

Visteon Corp.*

     6,875         645,563   
     

 

 

 
          12,058,128   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples — 2.9%

  

Darling International, Inc.*

     30,375         534,600   

SpartanNash Co.

     52,275         1,171,483   
     

 

 

 
        1,706,083   
     

 

 

 

Energy — 5.5%

     

Golar LNG, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     25,200         1,413,972   

Noble Corp. (United Kingdom)

     57,875         1,210,745   

Paragon Offshore PLC (United Kingdom)*

     7,591         36,968   

Ultra Petroleum Corp. (Canada)*

     28,475         649,230   
     

 

 

 
        3,310,915   
     

 

 

 

Financials — 10.8%

     

1st United Bancorp, Inc.

     73,100         646,935   

Charter Financial Corp.

     56,000         635,040   
     Number
    of Shares    
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Financials — (Continued)

  

INTL FCStone, Inc.*

     66,583       $ 1,205,152   

Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

     11,700         338,130   

Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Class A

     18,943         465,051   

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     19,600         1,100,148   

State Bank Financial Corp.

     34,000         609,280   

Suffolk Bancorp

     16,500         378,840   

Synovus Financial Corp.

     24,014         608,995   

Willis Group Holdings PLC (Ireland)

     12,525         507,638   
     

 

 

 
        6,495,209   
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 19.1%

     

Actavis PLC (Ireland)*

     10,382         2,520,127   

Alere, Inc.*

     51,750         2,068,447   

Covidien PLC (Ireland)

     13,090         1,210,040   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

     15,725         1,630,840   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International, Inc.
(Canada)*

     20,250         2,694,060   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

     11,975         1,332,099   
     

 

 

 
          11,455,613   
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 7.1%

     

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     125,900         1,029,862   

GenCorp, Inc.*

     62,450         1,059,152   

MSA Safety, Inc.

     13,575         780,155   

Progressive Waste Solutions
Ltd. (Canada)

     21,500         628,445   

Titan International, Inc.

     28,750         303,600   

Triumph Group, Inc.

     6,085         423,699   
     

 

 

 
        4,224,913   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
    of Shares    
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Information Technology — 25.6%

  

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

     30,000       $ 577,200   

CA, Inc.

     56,537         1,642,965   

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     69,275         1,695,159   

CoreLogic, Inc.*

     25,375         796,014   

Electro Rent Corp.

     29,180         444,703   

Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.*

     89,671         653,702   

Imation Corp.*

     184,640         540,995   

Mentor Graphics Corp.

     74,625         1,581,304   

Progress Software Corp.*

     22,762         589,536   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     13,830         1,085,793   

Quantum Corp.*

     536,075         686,176   

Quinstreet, Inc.*

     193,786         784,833   

Symantec Corp.

     52,915         1,313,350   

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.*

     116,325         2,945,349   
     

 

 

 
          15,337,079   
     

 

 

 

Materials — 4.9%

     

Celanese Corp.

     16,525         970,513   

Pope Resources LP

     12,100         812,213   

Tronox Ltd., Class A (Australia)

     47,900         1,158,222   
     

 

 

 
        2,940,948   
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 1.1%

     

National Fuel Gas Co.

     9,850         681,916   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $37,803,027)

        58,210,804   
     

 

 

 
              
Value
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.1%
(Cost $37,803,027)

   $ 58,210,804   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES - 2.9%

     1,750,368   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

   $   59,961,172   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

PLC Public Limited Company

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $37,803,027)

   $ 58,210,804   

Cash

     2,604,046   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     6,373   

Dividends and interest receivable

     17,384   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     16,692   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     60,855,299   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for investments purchased

     721,922   

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     64,019   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     27,722   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     22,676   

Payable to Investment Adviser

     18,067   

Payable for custodian fees

     2,607   

Accrued expenses

     37,114   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     894,127   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 59,961,172   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital Stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 35,585   

Paid-in capital

     36,312,512   

Accumulated net investment income

     152,384   

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     3,052,914   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     20,407,777   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 59,961,172   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($4,415,400 / 263,681 shares)

     $16.75   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/95 of $16.75)

     $17.63   
  

 

 

 

Class I:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($55,545,772 / 3,294,830 shares)

     $16.86   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 322,266   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (2,107
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     320,159   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     258,216   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     39,099   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     39,024   

Registration and filing fees

     25,888   

Legal fees

     18,890   

Audit fees

     12,271   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     8,744   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     8,159   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     8,089   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     3,712   

Other expenses

     4,848   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     426,940   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers (Note 2)

     (131,943
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers

     294,997   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     25,162   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     2,725,037   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     2,966,766   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     5,691,803   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 5,716,965   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 25,162       $ 39,350  

Net realized gain from investments

       2,725,037         1,094,173  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       2,966,766         7,503,009  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       5,716,965         8,636,532  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net realized capital gains:

        

Class A

               (390,110 )

Class I

               (2,654,193 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gains

               (3,044,303 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (3,044,303 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       (1,368,111 )       4,334,237  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       4,348,854         9,926,466  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       55,612,318         45,685,852  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 59,961,172       $ 55,612,318  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 152,384       $ 127,222  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

     Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
   For the Period
October 6, 2010*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

          

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $15.16        $13.60        $12.12        $12.61        $10.10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

     (0.01     (0.02     0.07        (0.03     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

     1.60        2.45        1.48        (0.16     2.57   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     1.59        2.43        1.55        (0.19     2.53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

          

Net investment income

                   (0.07            (0.02

Net realized capital gains

            (0.87            (0.30       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

            (0.87     (0.07     (0.30     (0.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees

            (2)             (2)        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $16.75        $15.16        $13.60        $12.12        $12.61   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

     10.49     18.04     12.92     (1.16 )%      25.08

Ratio/Supplemental Data

          

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $4,415        $7,643        $4,921        $2,922        $1,162   

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

     1.25 %(4)      1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25 %(4) 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

     1.68 %(4)      1.74     1.88     1.93     2.02 %(4) 

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     (0.12 )%(4)      (0.15 )%      0.62     (0.26 )%      (0.59 )%(4) 

Portfolio turnover rate

     14.56 %(6)      19.69     11.81     18.19 %(7)      21.71 %(6)(7) 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

(7) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received from processing subscription-in-kind.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

     Class I
     For the Six
Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2013
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
May 28, 2010*
to April 30, 2011

Per Share Operating Performance

                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

       $  15.24         $  13.64         $  12.15         $  12.61         $  10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.01         0.02         0.10         (2)       (2)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       1.61         2.45         1.49         (0.16 )       2.64  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       1.62         2.47         1.59         (0.16 )       2.64  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

                       (0.10 )       (2)       (0.03 )

Net realized capital gains

               (0.87 )               (0.30 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (0.87 )       (0.10 )       (0.30 )       (0.03 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

               (2)               (2)        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

       $  16.86         $  15.24         $  13.64         $  12.15         $  12.61  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       10.63 %       18.29 %       13.21 %       (0.91 )%       26.39 %(4)

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

       $55,546         $47,969         $40,765         $43,024         $43,914  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.00 %(5)       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %(5)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

                    

without waivers and expense reimbursements(6)

       1.46 %(5)       1.49 %       1.62 %       1.67 %       1.84 %(5)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       0.11 %(5)       0.10 %       0.86 %       (0.01 )%       %(5)(7)

Portfolio turnover rate

       14.56 %(8)       19.69 %       11.81 %       18.19 %(9)       21.71 %(8)(9)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Total investment return represents performance for Class I Shares since its commencement of operations on May 28, 2010, and does not include performance of the Predecessor Account.

(5) 

Annualized.

(6) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(7) 

Amount is less than 0.005%.

(8) 

Not annualized.

(9) 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received from processing subscription-in-kind.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Private Capital Management Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on May 28, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of up to 1.00% may apply for investments of $750,000 or more of Class A Shares (and therefore no initial sales charge was paid) and shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase. The CDSC shall not apply to those purchases of Class A Shares of $750,000 or more where a selling broker-dealer did not receive a commission. As of October 31, 2014, Class C and Class R Shares had not been issued.

On August 30, 2013, the Fund’s adviser, Private Capital Management (“PCM or the “Adviser”), completed a transaction whereby PCM’s former parent company sold PCM to Gregg J. Powers, PCM’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer. As part of that transaction, PCM’s legal structure was changed from a limited partnership (wholly-owned and controlled by Legg Mason, Inc.) to a limited liability company (wholly-owned and controlled through certain intermediary companies by Mr. Powers). The Adviser continued its operations (including its role as the manager of the Fund) as Private Capital Management, LLC. In 2014, PCM’s equity ownership structure was further restructured such that various members of PCM’s senior management team received non-voting equity interests in the firm. As a result of this restructuring, Mr. Powers no longer owns 100% of the economic interests in PCM, though he remains in control of 100% of the voting interests in PCM.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $   58,210,804       $   58,210,804       $             —       $             —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

PCM, serves as the investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.00% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2015, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration
4/30/2015   4/30/2016   4/30/2017   4/30/2018

$297,140

  $271,563   $266,144   $131,943

As of October 31, 2014 investment advisory fees payable to the adviser were $18,067. For the six-months ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived fees of $131,943.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $3,029. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six-months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 8,045,481       $ 8,206,403   

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six-months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Sales

     33,508      $ 533,470        257,448      $ 3,894,335   

Reinvestments

                   26,000        385,316   

Redemption Fees*

                          168   

Redemptions

     (274,056     (4,379,560     (140,969     (2,121,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease)

     (240,548   $ (3,846,090     142,479      $ 2,158,125   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Sales

     527,487      $ 8,481,426        678,192      $ 10,223,554   

Reinvestments

                   165,830        2,467,552   

Redemption Fees*

                          250   

Redemptions

     (380,055     (6,003,447     (685,594     (10,515,244
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     147,432      $ 2,477,979        158,428      $ 2,176,112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Increase/(Decrease)

     (93,116   $ (1,368,111     300,907      $ 4,334,237   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed within the first 30 days of their acquisition. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $3,044,303 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward

  Undistributed
Ordinary Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Qualified Late-Year
Losses
$—   $—   $608,289   $17,315,519   $(27,698)

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.

At October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 37,803,027     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

     22,238,213     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (1,830,436  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 20,407,777     
  

 

 

   

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2014, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2014. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had late year ordinary loss deferrals of $27,698.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date that the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 568-1267 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Private Capital Management, LLC

8889 Pelican Bay Boulevard

Suite 500

Naples, FL 34108

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Private Capital Management Value Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Private Capital Management Value Fund.

 


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    Average Annual Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014       
       Six
Months
     1 Year      Since
Inception
   
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)

     5.76%         13.92%         16.19%     
 

Class A Shares (with sales charge)

     -0.31%         7.37%         10.02%     
 

Class C Shares

     5.37%         13.17%         15.42%     
 

S&P 500 Index

     8.22%         17.27%         20.71% *   
 

S&P 500 Index

     8.22%         17.27%         19.88% **   

 

 

Class A Shares commenced operations on September 30, 2013; Class C Shares commenced operations on October 1, 2013.

 

 

Not annualized.

 

*

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund (September 30, 2013) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

**

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of Class C Shares of the Fund (October 1, 2013) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling (888) 201-5799.

The returns of Class A shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front end sales charge of 5.75%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 1.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 2.97% and 1.24% for Class A Shares and 3.72% and 1.99% for Class C Shares of the Class’ average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Choice Financial Partners, Inc., d/b/a EquityCompass Strategies (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in effect until September 30, 2016, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. Total fees would be higher had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the S&P 500. The S&P 500 is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

Mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund’s dividend income and distributions will fluctuate, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest more broadly or that have different

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

investment styles. Some of the assets in which the Fund may invest entail special risks. Foreign stocks may be affected by currency fluctuations, social and political instability, and lax regulatory and financial reporting standards. Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) may fluctuate abruptly in value and be difficult to liquidate. Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) entail risks related to real estate, such as tenant defaults, declining occupancy rates, and falling property values due to deteriorating economic conditions. Listed REIT stocks may fluctuate erratically in market price while non-listed REITs may be illiquid.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees, if any, and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Quality Dividend Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,057.60        $   6.43  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.95          6.31  

Class C Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,053.70        $ 10.30  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,015.17          10.11  

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.24% and 1.99% for Class A and Class C Shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six month total returns for the Fund of 5.76% and 5.37% for Class A and Class C Shares, respectively.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

       20.5 %     $ 8,261,888  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

       10.3         4,152,036  

REIT

       7.2         2,890,227  

Electric Utilities

       7.1         2,846,216  

Pharmaceuticals

       6.9         2,763,677  

Energy Equipment & Services

       3.6         1,470,089  

Multi-Utilities

       3.6         1,464,630  

Computers & Peripherals

       3.6         1,453,132  

Chemicals

       3.6         1,443,567  

Communication Equipment

       3.5         1,399,121  

Tobacco

       3.5         1,393,007  

Household Products

       3.4         1,392,151  

Software

       3.4         1,389,297  

Hotel, Restaurants & Leisure

       3.4         1,383,923  

Industrial Conglomerates

       3.4         1,373,970  

Multiline Retail

       3.4         1,364,244  

Commercial Banks

       3.4         1,354,571  

Food Products

       3.3         1,344,905  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.9         1,171,825  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 40,312,476  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 97.1%

  

  

Chemicals — 3.6%

  

  

The Dow Chemical Co.

     29,222       $       1,443,567   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Banks — 3.4%

  

  

Bank of Montreal (Canada)

     18,658         1,354,571   
     

 

 

 

Communications Equipment — 3.5%

  

  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     57,177         1,399,121   
     

 

 

 

Computers & Peripherals — 3.6%

  

  

Seagate Technology PLC (Ireland)

     23,128         1,453,132   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 10.3%

  

AT&T, Inc.

     39,828         1,387,608   

BCE, Inc. (Canada)

     31,102         1,383,106   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     27,489         1,381,322   
     

 

 

 
        4,152,036   
     

 

 

 

Electric Utilities — 7.1%

  

  

Duke Energy Corp.

     17,694         1,453,562   

The Southern Co.

     30,040         1,392,654   
     

 

 

 
        2,846,216   
     

 

 

 

Energy Equipment & Services — 3.6%

  

  

Ensco PLC (United Kingdom)

     36,218         1,470,089   
     

 

 

 

Food Products — 3.3%

  

  

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

     23,867         1,344,905   
     

 

 

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.4%

  

  

McDonald’s Corp.

     14,765         1,383,923   
     

 

 

 

Household Products — 3.4%

  

  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     12,183         1,392,151   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Industrial Conglomerates — 3.4%

  

  

General Electric Co.

     53,234       $       1,373,970   
     

 

 

 

Multiline Retail — 3.4%

  

  

Target Corp.

     22,068         1,364,244   
     

 

 

 

Multi-Utilities — 3.6%

  

  

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     23,116         1,464,630   
     

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 20.5%

  

BP PLC, SP ADR

     32,384         1,407,409   

Buckeye Partners L.P.

     17,501         1,319,575   

Enbridge Energy Partners L.P. 

     37,138         1,339,568   

Energy Transfer Partners L.P.

     22,358         1,440,526   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     35,413         1,370,483   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR

     19,283         1,384,327   
     

 

 

 
        8,261,888   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals — 6.9%

  

  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC, SP ADR

     29,943         1,362,107   

Pfizer, Inc.

     46,797         1,401,570   
     

 

 

 
        2,763,677   
     

 

 

 

REIT — 7.2%

  

  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     20,888         1,441,063   

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

     37,976         1,449,164   
     

 

 

 
        2,890,227   
     

 

 

 

Software — 3.4%

  

  

Microsoft Corp.

     29,591         1,389,297   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Tobacco — 3.5%

  

  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     15,650       $ 1,393,007   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $36,716,767)

        39,140,651   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.1%

  

(Cost $36,716,767)

        39,140,651   
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 2.9%

   

     1,171,825   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $     40,312,476   
     

 

 

 

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

L.P.

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

SP ADR     Sponsored Depositary Receipt

Master Limited Partnerships

 

 

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $36,716,767)

   $ 39,140,651   

Cash

     553,927   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     613,851   

Dividends and interest receivable

     115,570   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     15,599   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     40,439,598   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for transfer agent fees

     49,189   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     22,465   

Payable for distribution fees

     13,124   

Payable for audit fees

     11,995   

Payable for custodian fees

     10,516   

Payable for Investment Adviser

     2,918   

Payable for shareholder servicing fees

     2,581   

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     35   

Accrued expenses

     14,299   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     127,122   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 40,312,476   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 35,068   

Paid-in capital

     37,269,328   

Accumulated net investment income

     208,071   

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     376,125   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     2,423,884   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 40,312,476   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, redemption price per share ($27,230,787 / 2,368,755 shares)

     $11.50   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $11.50)

     $12.20   
  

 

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($13,081,689 / 1,138,011 shares)

     $11.50   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 667,116   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (11,830

Interest

     48   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     655,334   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     101,852   

Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     39,755   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     38,350   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     38,258   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     29,186   

Registration and filing fees

     27,951   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     13,599   

Legal fees

     12,179   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     11,611   

Audit fees

     11,582   

Shareholder Servicing fees

     13,252   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     8,597   

Other expenses

     3,756   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers

     349,928   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers (Note 2)

     (99,680
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers

     250,248   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     405,086   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     376,127   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     982,934   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1,359,061   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,764,147   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*

Increase in net assets from operations

        

Net investment income

     $ 405,086       $ 227,727  

Net realized gain from investments

       376,127         92,959  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       982,934         1,440,950  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       1,764,147         1,761,636  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class A

       (244,813 )       (118,711 )

Class C

       (71,842 )       (27,405 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net investment income

       (316,655 )       (146,116 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized capital gain:

        

Class A

       (63,653 )        

Class C

       (29,308 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gain

       (92,961 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (409,616 )       (146,116 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       10,124,154         27,218,271  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       11,478,685         28,833,791  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       28,833,791          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 40,312,476       $ 28,833,791  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 208,071       $ 119,640  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2013.

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class A Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
September 30, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 11.02       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.15         0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.48         0.96  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.63         1.12  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (0.12 )       (0.10 )

Net realized capital gain

       (0.03 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       (0.15 )       (0.10 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption Fees

       (2)       (2)
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 11.50       $ 11.02  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       5.76 %       11.27 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 27,231       $ 20,745  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets(4)

       1.24 %       1.24 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense
reimbursements(4)(5)

       1.83 %       2.97 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(4)

       2.62 %       2.65 %

Portfolio turnover rate(6)

       16.10 %       10.71 %

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class C Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class C
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
October 1, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 11.02       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.11         0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.48         0.96  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.59         1.08  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (0.08 )       (0.06 )

Net realized capital gain

       (0.03 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

       (0.11 )       (0.06 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption Fees

       (2)       (2)

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 11.50       $ 11.02  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       5.37 %       10.84 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 13,082       $ 8,089  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets(4)

       1.99 %       1.99 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense
reimbursements(4)(5)

       2.57 %       3.72 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(4)

       1.87 %       1.46 %

Portfolio turnover rate(6)

       16.10 %       10.71 %

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Quality Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 30, 2013. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares; Class A, Class C and Institutional Class Shares. Class A shares are subject to a front end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A Shares made within twelve months of purchase where (i) $1 million or more of Class A Shares was purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale. A CDSC of 1% may apply to Class C Shares when shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase. As of October 31, 2014, Institutional Class Shares have not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Options are valued at last sale price. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

13


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Market Value at
10/31/14
   Level 1
Quoted

Price
   Level 2
Other Significant
Observable

Inputs
   Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

Investments in Securities*

     $ 39,140,651        $ 39,140,651        $             —        $             —  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

  *

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

 

14


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

MLP Common Units — Master Limited Partnership (“MLP”) common units represent limited partnership interests in the MLP. Common units are generally listed and traded on the U.S. securities exchanges or OTC with their value fluctuating predominantly based on the success of the MLP. Unlike owners of common stock of a corporation, owners of MLP common units have limited voting rights and have no ability to annually elect directors. MLPs generally distribute all available cash flow (cash flow from operations less maintenance capital expenditures) in the form of quarterly distributions. Common unit holders have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to the minimum quarterly distribution and have arrearage

 

15


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

rights. In the event of liquidation, common unit holders have preference over subordinated units, but not debt holders or preferred unit holders, to the remaining assets of the MLP.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by the Fund, after deducting any available capital loss carryovers are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Choice Financial Partners, Inc., doing business as EquityCompass Strategies (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in effect until September 30, 2016 unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

At October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

 

April 30, 2017

   April 30, 2018

$132,314

       $99,680  

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the advisory fees accrued were $101,852 and fees waived by the Adviser were $99,680.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon and the Custodian have the ability to recover amounts previously waived if the Fund terminates its agreements with BNY Mellon or the Custodian within three years of signing the agreements.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00%, on an annualized basis, of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C Shares, respectively.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during

 

17


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $2,240. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 15,252,551       $ 5,376,279   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the period from September 30, 2013, commencement of operations, to October 31, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Period Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

        

Sales

     655,835      $ 7,425,912        1,891,844      $ 19,696,744   

Reinvestments

     23,432        266,676        9,576        100,233   

Redemption Fees*

            7,615               153   

Redemptions

     (193,389     (2,151,036     (18,543     (196,132
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     485,878      $ 5,549,167        1,882,877      $ 19,600,998   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C

        

Sales

     425,185      $ 4,809,542        742,148      $ 7,703,227   

Reinvestments

     7,594        86,620        2,171        22,359   

Redemption Fees*

            3,134               62   

Redemptions

     (28,962     (324,309     (10,125     (108,375
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase

     403,817      $ 4,574,987        734,194      $ 7,617,273   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Increase

     889,695      $ 10,124,154        2,617,071      $ 27,218,271   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* There is a 1.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 60 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

 

18


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the period ended April 30, 2014, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $146,116 of ordinary income dividends. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward
   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized Appreciation    Other Temporary
Differences
    $—          $176,017          $1,625          $1,486,074        $ (10,167 )

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 36,716,767     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 3,031,543     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (607,659  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 2,423,884     
  

 

 

   

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the period ended April 30, 2014, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2014. For the period ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had no capital loss deferrals and no late year ordinary loss.

 

19


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 201-5799 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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

 

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Investment Adviser

Choice Financial Partners, Inc.

d/b/a EquityCompass Strategies

501 North Broadway

St. Louis, MO 63102

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

LOGO

QUALITY DIVIDEND

FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares (QDVAX)

Class C Shares (QDVCX)

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Quality Dividend Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Quality Dividend Fund.

 


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014†    
   
      Six Months   Since Inception*     

Institutional Class

   6.51%   6.30%    

S&P 500® Index

   6.42%   10.20%    

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

The Sirios Focus Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 20, 2013. Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. The benchmark does not reflect any expenses or transaction costs.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 640-5704. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 1.64% and 1.51%, respectively, for Institutional Class Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Sirios Capital Management, L.P. (“Sirios” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, any class-specific fees and expenses (such as Rule 12b-1 distribution fees), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.50% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500®Composite Price Index (“S&P 500®”). The S&P 500®is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

The Fund is non-diversified and invests in a limited number of securities. As a result, the Fund’s investment performance may be more volatile, as it may be more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political, or regulatory event than a fund that invests in a greater number of issuers.

 

1


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is 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.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014, through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “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 accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

2


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Sirios Focus Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Institutional Class Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 1,065.10        $ 7.70  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,017.74          7.53  

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.48% for the Institutional Class Shares, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184 days), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six month total return for the Fund of 6.51% for the Institutional Class.

 

3


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS:

     

Financials

     18.9%       $ 12,441,550   

Communications

     18.6            12,301,786   

Industrials

     17.3            11,409,638   

Health Care

     13.4            8,846,865   

Consumer Discretionary

     9.4            6,230,888   

Consumer Staples

     7.5            4,936,020   

Materials

     2.7            1,800,898   

Warrants

     0.6            401,623   

Short-Term Investments

     11.8            7,769,289   

Liabilities In Excess of Other Assets

     (0.2)           (152,177)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

     100.0%       $ 65,986,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

4


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 87.8%

  

  

Communications — 18.6%

  

  

DISH Network Corp., Class A*

     39,645       $ 2,523,404   

Google, Inc., Class A*

     1,903         1,080,657   

Time Warner, Inc.

     33,485         2,661,053   

T-Mobile US, Inc.*

     64,522         1,883,397   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     51,146         2,570,087   

Viacom, Inc., Class B

     21,783         1,583,188   
     

 

 

 
        12,301,786   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 9.4%

  

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     2,018         156,637   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

     21,777         985,192   

Service Corp. International

     109,476         2,394,240   

Whirlpool Corp.

     15,663         2,694,819   
     

 

 

 
        6,230,888   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples — 7.5%

  

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A*

     53,922         4,936,020   
     

 

 

 

Financials — 18.9%

  

Bank of America Corp.

     186,753         3,204,682   

Colony Financial, Inc. REIT

     43,579         970,940   

Comerica, Inc.

     50,687         2,419,797   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     10,633         643,084   

NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. REIT

     143,656         2,669,128   

Signature Bank*

     20,919         2,533,919   
     

 

 

 
            12,441,550   
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 13.4%

  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

     16,098         2,071,813   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*

     11,669         1,306,928   

HCA Holdings, Inc.*

     5,783         405,099   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     14,182         821,705   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Health Care — (Continued)

  

  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     5,505       $ 308,555   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

     9,395         974,355   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada)*

     22,237         2,958,410   
     

 

 

 
        8,846,865   
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 17.3%

  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     15,379         2,144,294   

Airbus Group NV (France)

     26,319         1,569,925   

Greenbrier Cos, Inc. (The)

     5,691         355,915   

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

     3,283         261,885   

Kansas City Southern

     7,082         869,599   

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.*

     23,986         1,747,860   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     8,062         1,779,283   

Saia, Inc.*

     21,624         1,060,009   

Union Pacific Corp.

     13,919         1,620,868   
     

 

 

 
        11,409,638   
     

 

 

 

Materials — 2.7%

  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     7,845         1,800,898   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $54,007,183)

            57,967,645   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

5


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

WARRANTS — 0.6%

  

  

United States — 0.6%

  

  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., strike price @ $42.42, Expires 10/28/18*

     20,284       $ 401,623   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS

     

(Cost $371,633)

        401,623   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 11.8%

  

Money Market Fund — 5.7%

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares,
0.01%(a)

     3,772,293         3,772,293   
     

 

 

 
     Par
Value
        

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 6.1%

  

U.S. Treasury Bill
0.06%09/17/2015(b)

   $ 4,000,000         3,996,996   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,769,982)

        7,769,289   
     

 

 

 
              
Value
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2%

  

(Cost $62,148,798)

      $ 66,138,557   

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.2)%

     (152,177
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $     65,986,380   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing.
(a)  Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2014.
(b)  Short-term investments reflect the annualized effective yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments.
 

 

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

 

6


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding as of October 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

    Currency Purchased    

     Currency Sold      Settle Date    Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  EUR         1,125,000         USD         1,430,402       01/15/15    BNY    $  (19,890)
  USD         3,067,687         EUR         2,380,000       01/15/15    BNY         83,671
                 

 

 

      Net unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts:

   $    63,781
                 

 

       Legend

        BNY

Bank of New York Mellon

        EUR

Euro

        REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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

 

7


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $62,148,798)

   $ 66,138,557   

Cash

     710   

Receivable for investments sold

     580,686   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     6,600,000   

Dividends and interest receivable

     17,748   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     21,554   

Forward foreign currency contracts appreciation

     83,671   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     73,442,926   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for investments purchased

     7,313,870   

Payable to Investment Adviser

     30,600   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     21,674   

Payable for custodian fees

     21,034   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     10,091   

Forward foreign currency contracts depreciation

     19,890   

Accrued expenses

     39,387   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     7,456,546   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 65,986,380   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 62,099   

Paid-in capital

     61,290,189   

Accumulated net investment income

     1,695,375   

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

     (1,114,847

Net unrealized appreciation on investments, forward foreign currency contracts and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency

     4,053,564   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 65,986,380   
  

 

 

 

Institutional Class:

  

Shares Outstanding:

     6,209,852   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($65,986,380 / 6,209,852 shares)

   $ 10.63   
  

 

 

 

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

 

8


SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 455,983   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (3,456

Interest

     1,496   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     454,023   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     328,779   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     38,420   

Legal fees

     19,849   

Registration and filing fees

     15,708   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     14,561   

Audit fees

     14,156   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     12,328   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     9,625   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     9,022   

Other expenses

     3,001   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before recoupment

     465,449   
  

 

 

 

Plus: Expenses recouped (Note 2)

     21,856   
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after recoupment

     487,305   
  

 

 

 

Net investment loss

     (33,282
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized loss from investments

     (459,754

Net realized gain from foreign currency transactions*

     90,295   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     4,476,373   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign exchange translation

     (279

Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts**

     137,198   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     4,243,833   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 4,210,551   
  

 

 

 

 

*

Includes $138,893 realized loss on closed forward foreign currency contracts. Primary risk is foreign currency contracts.

**

Primary risk is foreign currency contracts.

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income/(loss)

     $ (33,282 )     $ 1,798,450  

Net realized loss from investments, forward foreign exchange currency contracts and foreign currency transactions

       (369,459 )       (827,978 )

Net change is unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments, forward foreign currency contracts and foreign currency translations

       4,613,292         (559,728 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       4,210,551         410,744  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       (19,300,000 )       80,665,085  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       (15,089,449 )       81,075,829  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       81,075,829          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 65,986,380       $ 81,075,829  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 1,695,375       $ 1,728,657  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on December 20, 2013.

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional
Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
December 20, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 9.98       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.01 )       0.33 (2)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.66         (0.35 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       0.65         (0.02 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.63       $ 9.98  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       6.51 %       (0.20 )%

Ratios/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 65,986       $ 81,076  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets(4)

       1.48 %       1.50 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements
and recoupments, if any(4)(5)

       1.42 %       1.63 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(4)

       (0.10 )%       9.29 %(2)

Portfolio turnover rate(6)

       103.31 %       76.17 %

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

For the period ended April 30, 2014, net investment income per share reflects the receipt of a special dividend which amounted to $0.35 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been (0.62)%.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived or recouped. If such fee waivers /recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Sirios Focus Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on December 20, 2013. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Institutional Class and Retail Class Shares. As of October 31, 2014, Class A, Class C and Retail Class Shares have not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. The Fund’s equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange market system will be valued at the last sale price. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing price. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Prices for equity securities normally are supplied by an independent pricing service approved by the FundVantage Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Fixed income securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Any assets held by the Fund that are denominated in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars at the foreign currency exchange rates that are prevailing at the time that the Fund determines the daily NAV per share. Foreign securities may trade on weekends or other days when the Fund does not calculate NAV. As a result, the market value of these investments may change on days when you cannot buy or sell shares of the Fund. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Forward exchange contracts are valued at the forward rate. Investments in any mutual fund are valued at their respective NAVs as determined by those mutual funds each business day (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). Securities that do not have a readily available current market value are valued in good faith under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available and has delegated to the Adviser the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuations techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s net assets are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1

   

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of a Fund’s bonds are generally based on quotes received from brokers of independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks*

   $     57,967,645       $     57,967,645       $       $             —   

Warrants

     401,623                 401,623           

Short-Term Investments

     7,769,289         3,772,293         3,996,996           

Derivatives:

           

Foreign Currency Contracts

           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

     83,671                 83,671           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $     66,222,228       $     61,739,938       $     4,482,290       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Total Value at
10/31/14
    Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Derivatives:

          

Foreign Currency Contracts

          

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

   $ (19,890   $         —         $    (19,890)       $         —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ (19,890   $         $    (19,890)       $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also require the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance un U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums are recorded on a daily basis using the effective yield method except for short term securities, which records discounts and premiums on a straight-line basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — A forward foreign currency contract (“Forward Contract”) is a commitment to buy or sell a specific amount of a foreign currency at a negotiated price on a specified future date. Forward Contracts can help a fund manage the risk of changes in currency exchange rates. These contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward currency translation rates. A fund records realized gains or losses at the time the Forward Contract is closed. A Forward Contract is extinguished through a closing transaction or upon delivery of the currency or entering an offsetting contract. The fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to Forward Contracts is the fair value of the contract.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Fund’s average volume of forward foreign currency contracts is as follows:

 

Forward Foreign
Currency
Contracts - Payable
(Value At Trade Date)

   Forward Foreign
Currency
Contracts - Receivable
(Value At Trade Date)

$(2,557,758)

   $2,557,758

Currency Risk — The Fund invests in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

Foreign Securities Market Risk — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Sirios Capital Management, L.P. (“Sirios” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment advisor to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (“Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser earns a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, any class-specific fees and expenses (such as Rule 12b-1 distribution fees), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, exceed 1.50% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery is as follows:

Expiration

April 30, 2017

$3,006

As of October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees payable to the Adviser were $30,600. For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser recouped fees of $21,856 waived in prior periods.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”), serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average net assets, subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $3,562. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 58,796,301       $ 73,550,230   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the period ended April 30, 2014 transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Period Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Sales

     2,493,718      $ 26,050,000        9,654,929      $ 95,864,794   

Redemptions

     (4,409,649     (45,350,000     (1,529,146     (15,199,709
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease)

     (1,915,931   $ (19,300,000     8,125,783      $ 80,665,085   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state, and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the period ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had no ordinary income dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward
  Undistributed
Ordinary Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
  Unrealized
(Depreciation)
  Other
Temporary
Differences
$—   $1,942,932   $—   $(1,511,322)   $(8,069)

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 62,148,798     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 4,195,015     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (205,256  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ 3,989,759     
  

 

 

   

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the period ended April 30, 2014, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2014. For the period ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had no capital loss deferrals.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryovers as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 640-5704 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust will file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

Sirios Capital Management, L.P.

One International Place

Boston, MA 02110

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassat Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

LOGO

SIRIOS FOCUS FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Institutional Class Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Sirios Focus Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Sirios Focus Fund.

 


SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

We are excited to have completed our first semi-annual period of fund operations.

The S&P 500® was up 8.22% for the six months between April 30th and October 31st. During the same time period, our SkyBridge Dividend Value Fund’s Class I shares (SKYIX) slightly underperformed its benchmark. Underweighting the financial and healthcare sectors hurt relative performance, while underweighting the materials and industrials sectors helped relative performance.

The top three performing companies over the time period were Intel Corporation (represented 4.10% of the fund’s portfolio as of 10/31/14), L Brands, Inc. (0.00%) and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (4.09%). The bottom three performing companies were Tupperware Brands Corporation (represented 2.43% of the fund’s portfolio as of 10/31/14), Mattel, Inc. (2.59%) and Coach, Inc. (2.24%).

The Fund invests primarily in dividend yielding equity securities for which there is no guarantee that a company will increase or continue to pay dividends over time. The Fund is subject to overall market risks which will cause its value to fluctuate over time as well as the Adviser’s ability to select securities to meet its objective.

Our rules-based process allows us to take a long view, and our strategy aims to outperform the S&P 500® over three year rolling time periods (net of fees and expenses). The repeatable investment process seeks to identify profitable, attractively valued securities with appealing dividends and favors long term gains.

We believe the current low interest rate environment generally favors equities over bonds, especially considering the tax advantages of equity dividends over bond income. As always, we thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Brendan Voege

Portfolio Manager

Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to change and risk.

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Total Returns for the Period Ended October 31, 2014†

  

   
      Six Months   Since
Inception
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)*

   N/A     1.68

Class A Shares (with sales charge)*

   N/A     -4.17

S&P 500® Index

   N/A     5.28 %(a) 

Class C Shares*

   N/A     6.23

S&P 500® Index

   N/A     8.37 %(b) 

Class I Shares**

   4.25%     6.55

S&P 500® Index

   8.22%     9.41 %(c) 

 

Not Annualized.

 

*

Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the SkyBridge Dividend Value Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on June 13, 2014 and October 17, 2014, respectively.

 

**

Class I Shares of the SkyBridge Dividend Value Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on April 7, 2014.

 

(a) 

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund (June 13, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

(b) 

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Class C Shares of the Fund (October 17, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

 

(c) 

Benchmark performance is from inception date of Class I Shares of the Fund (April 7, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 919-6885.

The returns shown for Class A Shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, are 2.32% and 1.25% for Class A Shares, 3.07% and 2.00% for Class C Shares and 2.07% and 1.00% for Class I Shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. SkyBridge Capital II, LLC (“SkyBridge” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee and/or reimburse certain expenses so as to limit expenses. The Expense Limitation (the “Expense Limitation”) will remain in place for three (3) years from the date of the Fund’s inception, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is new, with limited operating history. Value investing involves the risk that the Fund’s investing in companies believed to be undervalued will not appreciate as anticipated.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the S&P 500® Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is not possible to invest in an index.

 

3


SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table 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 your 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 these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     SkyBridge Dividend Value
     Beginning Account Value   

 

Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014

  

 

Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares†

              

Actual

       $1,000.00        $ 1,016.80        $ 4.73  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.90          6.36  

Class C Shares††

              

Actual

       $1,000.00        $ 1,062.30        $ 0.62  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,015.12          10.16  

Class I Shares

              

Actual

       $1,000.00        $ 1,042.50        $ 5.15  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.16          5.09  

 

Class A Shares commenced operations on June 13, 2014.

 

††

Class C Shares commenced operations on October 17, 2014.

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the period beginning June 13, 2014 and October 17, 2014, commencement of operations, to October 31, 2014 of 1.25% and 2.00% for Class A and Class C, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (137 and 11, respectively), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Funds’ ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual total returns for a Fund since commencement of operations of 1.68% and 6.23% for Class A and Class C, respectively. Hypothetical expenses are as if the Funds had been in existence from May 1, 2014, and are equal to its annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.00% for Class I, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184) then divided by 365 days to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 4.25%.

 

5


SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS:

     

Consumer Staples

     27.6%       $ 9,726,358   

Consumer Discretionary

     19.7            6,945,570   

Information Technology

     16.9            5,935,154   

Telecommunication Services

     9.9            3,494,627   

Energy

     9.6            3,363,010   

Industrials

     6.5            2,274,650   

Health Care

     6.2            2,196,017   

Short-Term Investment

     0.4            125,951   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     3.2            1,134,507   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

     100.0%       $ 35,195,844   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 96.4%

  

  

Consumer Discretionary — 19.7%

  

  

Coach, Inc.

     22,211       $ 763,614   

GameStop Corp., Class A

     25,464         1,088,841   

Mattel, Inc.

     28,432         883,382   

McDonald’s Corp.

     11,255         1,054,931   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     15,694         1,127,771   

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.

     29,685         1,196,305   

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     13,031         830,726   
     

 

 

 
              6,945,570   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples — 27.6%

  

Altria Group, Inc.

     28,725         1,388,566   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     27,839         1,165,897   

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     20,137         1,394,487   

Kellogg Co.

     16,586         1,060,840   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

     18,659         1,051,435   

Lorillard, Inc.

     20,137         1,238,425   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     13,031         1,159,889   

Reynolds American, Inc.

     20,137         1,266,819   
     

 

 

 
        9,726,358   
     

 

 

 

Energy — 9.6%

  

Chevron Corp.

     9,182         1,101,381   

CVR Energy, Inc.

     23,989         1,165,386   

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A

     42,050         1,096,243   
     

 

 

 
        3,363,010   
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 6.2%

  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     19,838         1,149,414   

Pfizer, Inc.

     34,945         1,046,603   
     

 

 

 
        2,196,017   
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 6.5%

  

General Electric Co.

     42,050         1,085,310   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Industrials — (Continued)

  

  

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.

     68,157       $ 1,189,340   
     

 

 

 
        2,274,650   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 16.9%

  

CA, Inc.

     34,945         1,015,502   

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     47,678         1,166,681   

Intel Corp.

     41,165         1,400,022   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A

     23,692         1,022,547   

Symantec Corp.

     53,602         1,330,402   
     

 

 

 
        5,935,154   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services — 9.9%

  

AT&T, Inc.

     30,501         1,062,655   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     22,211         1,116,103   

Windstream Holdings, Inc.

     125,560         1,315,869   
     

 

 

 
        3,494,627   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $33,782,841)

              33,935,386   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.4%

  

  

Money Market Fund — 0.4%

  

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.00%, (a)

     125,951       $ 125,951   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $125,951)

        125,951   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.8%

  

(Cost $33,908,792)

        34,061,337   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 3.2%

   

     1,134,507   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $       35,195,844   
     

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Rate periodically changes. Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2014.

 

 

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

 

8


SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $33,908,792)

   $ 34,061,337   

Cash

     114   

Receivable from Investment Adviser

     13,641   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     1,111,019   

Dividends and interest receivable

     25,322   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     47,675   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     35,259,108   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     848   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     20,601   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     10,857   

Payable for custodian fees

     7,962   

Payable for legal fees

     7,607   

Payable for audit fees

     7,484   

Accrued expenses

     7,905   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     63,264   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 35,195,844   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 33,301   

Paid-in capital

     34,868,324   

Accumulated net investment income

     12,797   

Accumulated net realized gain from investments

     128,877   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     152,545   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 35,195,844   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($16,477,840 / 1,559,273 shares)

     $10.57   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.57)

     $11.21   
  

 

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($245,125 / 23,199 shares)

     $10.57   
  

 

 

 

Class I:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
($18,472,879 / 1,747,604 shares)

     $10.57   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 338,128   

Interest

     31   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     338,159   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     69,015   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     38,392   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     31,397   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     24,493   

Audit fees

     15,597   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     14,793   

Legal fees

     13,901   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     9,186   

Registration and filing fees

     6,895   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     6,614   

Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     21   

Other expenses

     3,752   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     234,056   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (127,213
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     106,843   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     231,316   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     128,703   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     151,060   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     279,763   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 511,079   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 231,316       $ 31  

Net realized gain from investments

       128,703         174  

Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments

       151,060         1,485  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       511,079         1,690  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class A

       (114,679 )        

Class I

       (103,871 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net investment income

       (218,550 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions
(Note 4)

       34,786,625         115,000  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       35,079,154         116,690  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       116,690          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 35,195,844       $ 116,690  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 12,797       $ 31  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on April 7, 2014.

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the
Period
June 13, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.47  
    

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.08  
    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.17  
    

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income

       (0.07 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.57  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       1.68 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 16,478  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.25 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       2.17 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.47 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       11.08 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class C
     For the
Period
October 17, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 9.95  
    

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.63  
    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.62  
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.57  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       6.23 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 245  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       2.00 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       3.86 %(3)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (2.00 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       11.08 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class I
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period
April 7, 2014*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.23       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.13         (2)

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.29         0.23  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       0.42         0.23  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (0.08 )        
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.57       $ 10.23  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       4.25 %       2.30 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 18,473       $ 117  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.00 %(4)       1.00 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense
reimbursements(5)

       3.22 %(4)       646.65 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.59 %(4)       0.79 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       11.08 %(6)       1.98 %(6)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The SkyBridge Dividend Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced operations on April 7, 2014. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class I Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the purchase of Class A Shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A Shares made within eighteen months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A Shares were purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

• Level 2

   

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3

   

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks*

   $     33,935,386       $     33,935,386       $             —       $             —   

Short-Term Investment

     125,951         125,951                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 34,061,337       $ 34,061,337       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  *

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by the Fund, after deducting any available capital loss carryovers, are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

SkyBridge Capital II, LLC (“SkyBridge” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding 12b-1 fees and any other expenses designated as being class-specific, as well as interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed (on an annual basis) 1.25% with respect to Class A shares, 2.00% with respect to Class C shares and 1.00% with respect to Class I shares of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place for three years from the date of the Fund’s inception, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation. As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

            Expiration

 

April 30, 2017

   April 30, 2018

$25,454

   $127,213

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, the investment adviser waived fees and reimbursed expenses of $69,015 and $58,198, respectively.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee), respectively, on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six-months ended October 31, 2014 was $1,581. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 35,571,156       $ 2,030,353   

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months or period ended October 31, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Period Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares      Amount  

Class A Shares*

         

Sales

     1,593,519      $ 16,696,488              $   

Reinvestments

     11,079        114,718                  

Redemptions

     (45,325     (473,795               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,559,273      $ 16,337,411              $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C Shares**

         

Sales

     23,199      $ 238,765              $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase

     23,199      $ 238,765              $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class I Shares

         

Sales

     1,745,049      $ 18,303,075        11,412       $ 115,000   

Reinvestments

     10,177        105,131                  

Redemptions

     (19,034     (197,757               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,736,192      $ 18,210,449        11,412       $ 115,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Net Increase

     3,318,664      $ 34,786,625        11,412       $ 115,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Class A Shares commenced operations on June 13, 2014.

**

Class C Shares commenced operations on October 17, 2014.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the period ended April 30, 2014, no distributions were paid by the Fund.

 

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SKYBRIDGE DIVIDEND VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss
Carryforward
   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation
    $ —       $205    $—    $1,485

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 33,908,792     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 938,051     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (785,506  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 152,545     
  

 

 

   

Pursuant to the federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the period ended April 30, 2014, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2014. For the period ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals and no long-term capital loss deferrals.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 919-6885 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

 

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Investment Adviser

SkyBridge Capital II, LLC

527 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

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SkyBridge Dividend

Value Fund

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the SkyBridge Dividend Value Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the SkyBridge Dividend Value Fund.

 


WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear WHV International Equity Fund Shareholder,

Market Overview

Global markets were mixed during the six months from May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 (“the fiscal period”) with the S&P 500 Index® posting a gain for the fiscal period while the benchmark MSCI EAFE (Gross) Index, which is highly exposed to Japan and the eurozone, closed the fiscal period with a notable -4.63% loss. This growing divergence of global developed markets was mirrored accordingly in the WHV International Equity Fund: our holdings that were most exposed to the strong North American economy — notably Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway Company and Novartis — outperformed despite little company-specific news flow during the quarter; and those in the energy sector most affected by the falling price of oil such as Weatherford International, Nabors Industries and Core Laboratories underperformed.

During the fiscal period, disappointing economic growth in the eurozone and China placed downward pressure on our economically sensitive investments. Expectations for global growth were downgraded as the period progressed, which negatively impacted our stocks in the energy and materials sectors. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast for the world’s real GDP growth rate for 2014 was reduced from 3.6% to 3.3%1, which would only be equal to 2013’s tepid growth rate. An acceleration in global growth appears to be delayed a year as the IMF now expects global growth to rise to 3.8%1 in 2015. We believe that the markets would be expected to resume their focus on WHV’s preferred sectors of energy, materials and industrials once positive growth momentum resumes. Despite the weak six-month period, the WHV International Equity Fund still generated a small positive return for the nine months ending September 30, 2014 compared to a small loss for the benchmark index.

Eurozone growth rate estimates for 2014 deteriorated from 1.2% to only 0.8%1 as the region continued to be negatively impacted by structural and deflationary forces, which have been deleterious to consumer and business confidence. Lackluster job creation and negligible inflation has discouraged consumer spending and business investment in the region. In our view, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policies are still not sufficiently stimulative to allow the eurozone to both reduce its unemployment rate from 11.5%2 into the single digits and to push its inflation rate significantly above 0.5%3. However, ECB President Mario Draghi has stated that more aggressive monetary accommodation could be implemented if the financial and economic health of the eurozone deteriorates further.

The eurozone’s sluggish growth has been compounded by the turmoil in neighboring Ukraine. The instability instigated by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine has compelled the United States and Europe to institute multiple rounds of economic sanctions on Russia, a major trading partner of the eurozone. The sanctions will likely have the intended effect of reducing exports from the eurozone to Russia as they will likely cause a lower Russian growth rate and thus, potentially, lower import requirements. The eurozone also relies on Russia for a substantial percentage of its oil and gas supplies, and a potential risk is that Russia retaliates against the West by either curtailing energy exports or raising prices to the eurozone, which would increase Europe’s fuel costs.

China also weighed on global growth during the fiscal period. In March, China’s Premier Li boldly forecasted that his country would grow 7.5% in 2014 and, so far, the government’s micromanagement of their economy with small stimulus programs has brought the country close to that growth target. China’s real GDP growth for the second quarter ticked up to 7.5% compared to 7.4% for the first quarter4, more than double the growth rate for the rest of the world. However, some economists are concerned that China’s growth rate gradually slipped during the third

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

quarter as its policymakers engaged in monetary and fiscal policies to rebalance the economy towards consumption and away from industrial production while simultaneously attempting to deleverage the public and private sectors.

We would expect China’s policymakers to engage in additional mini-stimulus programs if its growth rate slips below 7% during the 2014 to 2015 period — as they have historically — as we believe history has shown that higher unemployment could lead to social instability and threaten the state. The Communist Party of China has witnessed how mass social unrest can develop quickly into full-scale revolution that can then overthrow unpopular regimes: examples include Eastern Europe (1989), Soviet Union (1991), Egypt (2011), Libya (2011), Tunisia (2011) and Ukraine (2014). China has the potential financial firepower to cushion shortfalls in economic growth and job creation if it were to deploy part of its massive foreign exchange reserves of $4 trillion to support its economy. We believe the financial strength of a nation may be expressed in the value of its currency, and China’s currency has been one of the strongest in the world.

Finally, there was the drop in the price of oil. North Sea Brent crude oil prices fell during the fiscal period as the Islamic terrorist group ISIS’ invasion into oil-rich Iraq was halted by a U.S.-Arab coalition in Iraq and Syria. In addition, the conflict between the Ukrainian government and Russian-supported separatists in eastern Ukraine has evolved into an uneasy stalemate with periodic ceasefires interrupted by violence. Market participants pushed oil prices up during the second quarter with the expectation that oil production in Iraq and/or Russia would be threatened, and then they liquidated long oil positions in the third quarter as major oil production curtailments appeared highly unlikely over the short-term. However, heightened security risks, economic sanctions and the potential for energy resource nationalization may motivate Western energy companies to deploy fewer investment funds to Iraq and Russia, which would reduce the oil production growth profile for both countries and tighten the longer term supply/demand balance for oil. In our view, the instability in Syria, Iraq, Ukraine and Russia could continue for an indefinite period and support a geopolitical risk premium for the crude oil markets and energy equities.

In summary, events in the eurozone and China appeared to lead a deceleration of global growth during the fiscal period, which appeared to act as a headwind for WHV’s economically sensitive investments. We would expect the ECB to launch more aggressive monetary easing programs to strengthen the eurozone’s weak banking system and stimulate both economic growth and moderate inflation as its unemployment rate has only improved marginally from its Great Recession peak. While China’s policymakers have stated that they will not engage in any major new stimulus policies, additional mini-stimulus actions would be expected if the country’s growth rate falls significantly short of its announced growth targets since the Communist Party of China’s primary goal is social stability. Such a potential acceleration in the rate of global growth in 2015 would tend to favor WHV’s energy, materials and industrials investments, and the WHV International Equity Fund.

Performance Review

During the fiscal period May 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014, the WHV International Equity Fund posted a loss of -5.78% (Class I shares), -5.88% (Class A shares at net asset value) and -11.28% (Class A shares with maximum 5.75% load) versus the -4.63% return of the of the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index (Gross) Index during the same period.

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

WHV International Equity Fund Top Contributors and Detractors5

 

    

Largest Contributors

   Average Weight (%)    Contribution (%)
 

Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.

   7.43    1.97
 

Canadian National Railway, Co.

   5.04    0.87
 

NovartisAG

   3.23    0.19
 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

   2.56    0.18
 

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.

   1.09    0.18
    

Largest Detractors

   Average Weight (%)    Contribution (%)
 

Weatherford International PLC

   5.70    (1.29)
 

Nabors Industries Ltd.

   3.71    (1.13)
 

Core Laboratories NV

   3.17    (0.92)
 

BHP Billiton, Ltd.

   4.51    (0.64)
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.

   4.06    (0.60)

Strong stock selection within the underperforming industrials sector contributed to the Fund’s relative performance during the fiscal period. Positive stock selection effect within the sector was primarily driven by our two railroad holdings — Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway Company — as they continued their long streak of superior performance driven by continually improving company-specific factors and their leverage to the North American economic recovery.

Energy was the worst performing sector, with the Fund’s heavy overweight to this underperforming sector weighing heavily on relative performance. In addition to the falling oil prices seen in the third quarter that negatively affected portfolio holdings like Weatherford International plc and Nabors Industries, the downward pressure this has placed on day rates caused our drillers to underperform, as well.

Additionally, our overweight to the underperforming materials sector coupled with poor performance by key holdings, including Vale and BHP Billiton, detracted from relative portfolio performance. Our metals and mining holdings have been under pressure during the fiscal period due to fears about the weakening strength of iron ore demand growth in China. However, demand remains strong and we believe that our iron ore producers — Vale, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto — will fare well during the current lower price environment as we find them to be among the lowest cost, highest quality producers of iron ore in the world.

Outlook

Our top-down investment style overweights what we believe to be the most attractive global economic sectors and underweights what we believe to be the least attractive sectors. The sector strategy is based on identifying investment supercycle growth trends projected over the long term.

One of the key pillars of our current positioning is our belief that the world will continue to struggle to fulfill its ever-growing demand for oil. This may surprise some who have read about the significant increase in oil production in the United States over the past five years due to horizontal drilling and fracking technology unlocking shale oil reserves. While

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

we acknowledge that this is an exciting development, and one which we have monitored closely, oil markets are global and therefore one must consider the global supply and demand picture when forecasting oil price direction.

We find that despite the U.S. shale oil revolution, the global oil supply picture remains constrained. Whether for political or geological reasons, the path towards oil exploration and production outside of the U.S. remains challenging and increasingly expensive. This year’s conflict between Ukraine and Russia has garnered the most energy-related headlines, but the past year has also seen curtailed production in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Venezuela and South Sudan.

The Fund’s underperformance during the last six months was driven by energy as weak global demand and strong production outweighed the concerns about the impact of unrest in Iraq and tensions between Russia and the West on global oil supply.

WHV believes that the current oil price weakness is not sustainable as it threatens future supply growth. It is possible that oil prices may remain weaker than we have seen in recent years due to weak demand out of Europe and China coupled with the strong U.S. dollar. However, we expect that the strong long-term fundamentals of the global oil supply and demand picture — namely, challenging and increasingly expensive supply clashing with demand growth driven by the emerging markets — will eventually reassert themselves. We believe the portfolio is positioned to benefit from this secular trend through our positions in oil services companies and select oil producers.

We thank you for your investment in the Fund and for your continued support of our firm.

WHV Investments, Inc.

1Source: International Monetary Fund. Data as of April 7, 2014 and October 7, 2014.

2Source: Eurostat. Data as of September 30, 2014.

3Source: Morgan Stanley. Data as of September 30, 2014.

4Source: National Bureau of Statistics-China. Data as of September 30, 2014.

5The holdings identified above may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and are subject to risk. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities mentioned. Financial professionals, please contact the WHV Sales Support team at (855) 417-8474; direct investors, please call (888) 948-4685; to obtain the methodology for calculating the top and bottom performance contribution holdings, and a list showing every holding’s contribution to the overall Fund’s performance during the quarter. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014

  

      6 Months†     1 Year     3 Years     5 Years     Since
Inception
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)*

     -5.88     0.38     6.44     6.14     7.55

Class A Shares (with sales charge)*

     -11.28     -5.39     4.36     4.89     6.34

Class I Shares**

     -5.78     0.61     6.71     6.40     14.90

MSCI EAFE Index (Gross)

     -4.63     -0.19     10.17     6.99     8.24 %*** 

MSCI EAFE Index (Gross)

     -4.63     -0.19     10.17     6.99     10.67 %**** 

 

Not Annualized.

*

Class A Shares of the WHV International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on July 31, 2009.

**

Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on December 19, 2008.

***

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund (July 31, 2009) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

****

Benchmark performance is from the inception date of Class I Shares of the Fund (December 19, 2008) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.75% maximum sales charge.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 948-4685. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual Fund gross and net operating expense ratios are 1.45% and 1.49%, respectively, for Class A Shares and 1.20% and 1.24%, respectively, for Class I Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. WHV Investments, Inc. (the “Adviser”), formerly WHV Investment Management, Inc. has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2016 unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Advisor is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period up to three years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed, or been higher had such fees and expenses not been recouped.

The Fund evaluates its performance as compared to that of the MSCI EAFE® Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East), which is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada. As of October 31, 2014, the MSCI EAFE Index consisted of the following 21 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, if any, and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 for the Fund, and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table 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 funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    WHV International Equity Fund
    Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

             

Actual

    $ 1,000.00        $   941.20        $ 7.09  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00          1,017.90          7.37  

Class I Shares

             

Actual

    $ 1,000.00        $   942.20        $ 5.87  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00          1,019.16          6.11  

 

*Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.45% and 1.20% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of (5.88%) and (5.78%) for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

         

Energy Equipment & Services

       24.1%        $ 98,774,188  

Road & Rail

       13.3             54,681,463  

Metals & Mining

       10.7             43,961,762  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

       9.2             37,650,958  

Chemicals

       7.7             31,575,910  

Food Products

       6.4             26,184,311  

Beverages

       3.6             14,763,945  

Pharmaceuticals

       3.4             13,774,197  

Tobacco

       2.9             11,791,503  

Machinery

       2.7             11,057,440  

Electrical Equipment

       2.6             10,590,602  

Real Estate Management & Development

       1.2             4,912,181  

Insurance

       1.2             4,895,230  

Building Products

       0.8             3,124,877  

Capital Markets

       0.2             1,026,028  

Trading Companies & Distributors

       0.1             563,319  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       9.9             40,753,761  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0%        $ 410,081,675  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 90.1%

  

Australia — 4.2%

     

BHP Billiton, Ltd., SP ADR

     289,555       $ 17,211,149   
     

 

 

 

Bermuda — 4.6%

     

Bunge, Ltd.

     27,765         2,461,367   

Nabors Industries Ltd.

     749,332         13,375,576   

PartnerRe Ltd.

     26,155         3,025,872   
     

 

 

 
        18,862,815   
     

 

 

 

Brazil — 1.9%

     

Vale SA, SP ADR

     772,320         7,792,709   
     

 

 

 

Canada — 29.4%

     

Agrium, Inc.

     100,265         9,807,922   

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., Class A

     100,310         4,912,181   

Canadian National Railway Co.

     312,040         22,023,783   

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.

     521,000         18,172,480   

Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.

     157,250         32,657,680   

Ensign Energy Services, Inc.

     44,810         504,113   

Finning International, Inc.

     21,775         563,319   

Manulife Financial Corp.

     45,730         867,498   

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

     286,680         9,795,856   

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     538,195         19,127,450   

Talisman Energy, Inc.

     55,020         351,028   

Teck Resources, Ltd., Class B

     111,925         1,766,176   
     

 

 

 
        120,549,486   
     

 

 

 

Curacao — 5.4%

     

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     222,770         21,978,488   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

France — 0.2%

     

AXA SA, SP ADR

     43,165       $ 1,001,860   
     

 

 

 

Germany — 2.4%

     

BASF SE, SP ADR

     109,830         9,689,203   
     

 

 

 

Ireland — 10.5%

     

Allegion PLC

     58,860         3,124,877   

Eaton Corp. PLC

     154,856         10,590,602   

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

     176,580         11,057,440   

Weatherford International PLC*

     1,105,310         18,149,190   
     

 

 

 
        42,922,109   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg — 4.4%

     

Tenaris SA, ADR

     452,620         17,941,857   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands — 4.6%

     

Core Laboratories NV

     84,300         11,762,379   

Unilever NV, New York Registry Shares

     188,275         7,291,891   
     

 

 

 
        19,054,270   
     

 

 

 

Norway — 0.2%

     

Yara International ASA, ADR

     16,160         742,229   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland — 8.0%

     

Nestle SA, SP ADR

     224,070         16,431,053   

Novartis AG, ADR

     148,605         13,774,197   

Syngenta AG, ADR

     24,850         1,540,700   

UBS AG, Registered Shares

     59,035         1,026,028   
     

 

 

 
        32,771,978   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom — 14.3%

     

British American Tobacco PLC, SP ADR

     103,835         11,791,503   

Diageo PLC, SP ADR

     125,150         14,763,945   

Ensco PLC, Class A

     124,800         5,065,632   
 

 

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

    

Number
of Shares

     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

United Kingdom — (Continued)

  

Noble Corp. PLC

     443,455       $ 9,277,079   

Paragon Offshore PLC*

     147,818         719,874   

Rio Tinto PLC, SP ADR

     358,385         17,191,728   
     

 

 

 
        58,809,761   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $311,004,232)

   

     369,327,914   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 90.1%
(Cost $311,004,232)

   

     369,327,914   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 9.9%

   

     40,753,761   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

  

   $ 410,081,675   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

SP ADR

Sponsored American Depositary Receipt

PLC

Public Limited Company

 

 

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $311,004,232 )

   $ 369,327,914   

Cash

     39,921,738   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     1,154,567   

Dividends and interest receivable

     699,606   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     34,327   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     411,138,152   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     524,287   

Payable to Investment Adviser

     337,164   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     78,004   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     57,954   

Payable for custodian fees

     22,256   

Accrued expenses

     36,812   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,056,477   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 410,081,675   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 185,001   

Paid-in capital

     354,864,997   

Accumulated net investment income

     4,044,579   

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

     (7,336,584

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     58,323,682   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 410,081,675   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($37,307,166 / 1,688,213 shares)

     $22.10   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $22.10)

     $23.45   
  

 

 

 

Class I:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($372,774,509 / 16,811,893 shares)

     $22.17   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 4,285,153   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (358,722

Interest

     1,677   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     3,928,108   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     2,091,856   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     169,355   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     72,071   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     55,144   

Professional fees

     51,832   

Registration and filing fees

     38,271   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     25,586   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     19,136   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     17,671   

Other expenses

     21,434   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     2,562,356   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     1,365,752   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     689,190   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (27,185,313
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (26,496,123
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (25,130,371
  

 

 

 

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2014

Increase/(Decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 1,365,752       $ 3,334,404  

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

       689,190         (4,825,882 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments

       (27,185,313 )       54,473,145  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (25,130,371 )       52,981,667  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income:

        

Class A

               (182,009 )

Class I

               (2,162,359 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net investment income

               (2,344,368 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized capital gains:

        

Class A

               (56,591 )

Class I

               (393,693 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net realized capital gains

               (450,284 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

               (2,794,652 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       40,986,051         (29,597,932 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       15,855,680         20,589,083  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       394,225,995         373,636,912  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 410,081,675       $ 394,225,995  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 4,044,579       $ 2,678,827  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class A Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    Class A
    For the
Six Months
Ended

October 31,
2014

(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2012
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2011
  For the
Period
July 31,
2009*
to April 30,
2010

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 23.48       $ 20.54       $ 19.30       $ 22.42       $ 17.97       $ 15.22  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.05         0.14         0.05         0.10         0.01         0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      (1.43 )       2.92         1.22         (3.20 )       4.44         2.70  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (1.38 )       3.06         1.27         (3.10 )       4.45         2.75  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

              (0.09 )       (0.03 )       (0.03 )                

Net realized gains

              (0.03 )                       (0.01 )       (2)
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (0.12 )       (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.01 )        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

      (2)       (2)       (2)       0.01         0.01         (2)
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 22.10       $ 23.48       $ 20.54       $ 19.30       $ 22.42       $ 17.97  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      (5.88 )%       14.90 %       6.61 %       (13.75 )%       24.83 %       18.07 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 37,307       $ 46,435       $ 53,447       $ 58,360       $ 56,113       $ 14,349  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      1.45 %(4)       1.49 %       1.50 %       1.50 %       1.50 %       1.50 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupment, if any(5)

      1.45 %(4)       1.45 %       1.46 %       1.51 %       1.57 %       2.32 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      0.43 %(4)       0.67 %       0.27 %       0.51 %       0.05 %       0.37 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

      1.89 %(6)       5.65 %       5.21 %       7.48 %       2.20 %       30.18 %(6)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were reduced or expenses were recouped. If such fee reductions or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class I Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    Class I
    For the
Six Months
Ended

October 31,
2014

(Unaudited)
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2014
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2013
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2012
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2011
  For the
Year
Ended

April 30,
2010

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 23.53       $ 20.59       $ 19.35       $ 22.47       $ 17.99       $ 12.44  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

      0.08         0.20         0.11         0.15         0.05         0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

      (1.44 )       2.92         1.22         (3.21 )       4.45         5.43  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (1.36 )       3.12         1.33         (3.06 )       4.50         5.55  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

              (0.15 )       (0.09 )       (0.07 )       (0.02 )       (2)

Net realized gains

              (0.03 )                       (0.01 )       (2)
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

              (0.18 )       (0.09 )       (0.07 )       (0.03 )        
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

      (2)       (2)       (2)       0.01         0.01         (2)
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 22.17       $ 23.53       $ 20.59       $ 19.35       $ 22.47       $ 17.99  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

      (5.78 )%       15.18 %       6.88 %       (13.51 )%       25.12 %       44.62 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

    $ 372,775       $ 347,791       $ 320,190       $ 256,268       $ 193,361       $ 64,538  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

      1.20 %(4)       1.24 %       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupment, if any(5)

      1.20 %(4)       1.20 %       1.21 %       1.27 %       1.32 %       2.50 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      0.68 %(4)       0.92 %       0.58 %       0.77 %       0.24 %       0.68 %

Portfolio turnover rate

      1.89 %(6)       5.65 %       5.21 %       7.48 %       2.20 %       30.18 %

 

(1)

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2)

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

During the period, certain fees were reduced or expenses were recouped. If such fee reductions or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)

Not annualized.

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

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The WHV International Equity Fund ( The “Fund” ) is a diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), and commenced investment operations on December 19, 2008. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Class I Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of up to 1.00% may apply for investments of $1 million or more of Class A Shares of each Fund (and therefore no initial sales charge was paid) and shares are redeemed within 18 months after initial purchase. The CDSC shall not apply to those purchases of Class A Shares of $1 million or more where the selling broker-dealer did not receive a commission. As of October 31, 2014, Class C shares had not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. The Fund’s equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange market system will be valued at the last sale price. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing sale or official closing price. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Prices for equity securities normally are supplied by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Fixed income securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Any assets held by the Fund that are denominated in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars at the foreign currency exchange rates that are prevailing at the time that the Fund determines the daily NAV per share. Foreign securities may trade on weekends or other days when the Fund does not calculate NAV. As a result, the market value of these investments may change on days when you cannot buy or sell shares of the Fund. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of such investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). Securities that do not have a readily available current market value are valued in good faith under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available and has delegated to WHV Investments, Inc. (“WHV” or the “Adviser”) the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

•   Level 1

 

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

•   Level 2

 

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

•   Level 3

 

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $ 369,327,914       $ 369,327,914       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

* Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund

 

18


WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.

 

19


WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and are recorded on ex-date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Currency Risk — The Fund invests in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

Foreign Securities Market Risk — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility

 

20


WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

WHV serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2016 for the Fund, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

Hirayama Investments, LLC (“Hirayama“or the “Sub-Adviser”) serves as the sub-adviser to the Fund. The Sub-Adviser provides certain services pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement among WHV, the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund. Sub-Advisory fees are paid by WHV, not the Fund.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (“the Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014, was $17,795. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding U.S. Government and agency short-term investments and other short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 22,058,641       $ 7,296,656   

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the year ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
    For the Year Ended
April 30, 2014
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Sales

     155,491      $ 3,649,761        341,811      $ 7,288,685   

Reinvestments

                   9,037        196,184   

Redemption Fees

            270               6,575   

Redemptions

     (445,048     (10,642,164     (975,418     (20,807,890
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (289,557   $ (6,992,133     (624,570   $ (13,316,446
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Sales

     4,199,996      $ 98,444,735        3,918,915      $ 84,363,542   

Reinvestments

                   81,219        1,765,693   

Redemption Fees

            2,193               44,529   

Redemptions

     (2,170,335     (50,468,744     (4,771,179     (102,455,250
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     2,029,661      $ 47,978,184        (771,045   $ (16,281,486
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net increase/(decrease)

     1,740,104      $ 40,986,051        (1,395,615   $ (29,597,932
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2014, the tax characters of distributions paid by the Fund was $2,344,381 of ordinary income dividends and $450,271 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward

   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
     Qualified Late-Year
Losses
 

$(4,178,165)

   $ 2,678,827       $       $ 82,531,944       $ (870,558

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 311,004,232     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 86,695,335     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (28,371,653  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 58,323,682     
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryovers as of April 30, 2013 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), each Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law.

As of April 30, 2014, the Fund’s post-enactment capital loss carryforward of $4,178,165, of which $49,255 were short-term losses, $4,128,910 are long-term losses, and all have an unlimited period of capital loss carryforward.

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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WHV INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 948-4685 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

At an in-person meeting held on September 22-23, 2014 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved (a) the continuation of the advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the WHV International Equity Fund (the “Fund”), and WHV Investments, Inc. (“WHV” or the “Adviser”); and (b) the continuation of the sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-advisory Agreement” and together with the Agreement, the “Agreements”) among WHV, Hirayama Investments, LLC (“Hirayama” or “Sub-Adviser”) and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund. In determining whether to approve the Agreements, the Trustees considered information provided by WHV and Hirayama in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that WHV and Hirayama each provided regarding (i) the services performed for the Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of their portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Fund and other clients (viii) results of any regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on WHV’s or Hirayama’s ability to service the Fund, and (x) compliance with investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. WHV and Hirayama also provided their respective Form ADVs for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees noted the reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as

 

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Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

the relative performance of the Fund; compliance with the investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations for the Fund; the compliance of management personnel with the applicable code of ethics; and the adherence to fair value pricing procedures as established by the Board. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standard applicable to their review of the Agreements.

Representatives from WHV and Hirayama attended the Meeting both in person and via teleconference and discussed the firms’ histories, performance and investment strategies in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreements and answered questions from the Board.

The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Fund, the Adviser and Sub-Adviser. The Trustees reviewed relevant peer comparative rankings and historical performance charts which showed the performance for the Fund’s Class A and Institutional Class shares for the year to date, one year, two year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014 as compared to (i) the Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Fund category, the Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group, and (ii) the MSCI EAFE Index (Net Dividends). The Trustees noted that the Fund’s Class A shares and Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Fund category for the year to date, one year, two year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014, and underperformed for the three year period. They further noted that the Fund outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index (Net Dividends) for the year to date, one year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014, and underperformed for the two year and three year periods. The Trustees also received performance information for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares for the one year, three year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014 as compared to (i) the Adviser’s comparable separate account composite, (ii) a comparable Adviser-managed fund, (iii) the MSCI EAFE Index (Gross) and (iv) the median rate of return for the Morningstar Foreign Large Growth – Institutional category. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index (Gross) for the one year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014, and underperformed for the three year period. The Trustees also noted that the Fund’s Institutional Class shares also outperformed the median rate of return for the Morningstar Foreign Large Growth –Institutional category for the year ended June 30, 2014, and underperformed on a three and five year basis. The Trustees considered the short term and long term performance of the Fund, as applicable. The Trustees noted that they considered performance reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year. They concluded that the performance the Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

WHV and Hirayama provided information regarding the advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the services provided to the Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Adviser’s and Sub-Adviser’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees also reviewed information regarding the fees the Adviser and Sub-Adviser charge to other clients and evaluated explanations provided by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser as to differences in fees charged to the Fund and other similarly managed accounts.

 

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Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Fund versus other similarly managed funds. The Trustees noted that net total expense ratio and gross advisory fee for the Fund’s Class A shares were in line with and slightly higher than, respectively, the median of the net expenses and gross advisory fee of the universe of funds with a similar share class in the Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Fund with $500 million or less in assets. They further noted that the net total expense ratio and gross advisory fee for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares were both higher than the median of the net expenses and gross advisory fee of the respective universe of funds with a similar share class in Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Fund category with $500 million or less in assets. The Trustees concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fees and services provided by WHV and Hirayama, respectively, are consistent with those of other advisers or sub-advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Board considered the level and depth of knowledge of WHV and Hirayama, including the professional experience and qualifications of senior personnel. In evaluating the quality of services provided by WHV and Hirayama, the Board took into account its familiarity with WHV and Hirayama’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year. The Board also took into account WHV’s and Hirayama’s compliance policies and procedures and reports regarding WHV’s and Hirayama’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board also considered any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund’s investments on the one hand, and the investments of other accounts, on the other. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Fund by WHV and Hirayama and concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by WHV and Hirayama were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Agreements, that the quality of the services appeared to be consistent with industry norms and that the Fund is likely to benefit from the retention of those services. They also concluded that WHV and Hirayama have sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and demonstrated their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by WHV and Hirayama, the compensation and benefits received by WHV and Hirayama in providing services to the Fund and WHV’s and Hirayama’s profitability. The Trustees were provided with WHV’s most recent audited financial statements and Hirayama’s balance sheet. The Trustees noted that WHV’s and Hirayama’s levels of profitability are appropriate factors to consider, and the Trustees should be satisfied that WHV’s and Hirayama’s profits are sufficient to continue as a healthy concern generally and as investment advisers of the Fund specifically. The Trustees noted that the sub-advisory fees under the Sub-advisory Agreement with respect to the Fund were paid by the Adviser out of the advisory fees it receives from the Fund and considered the impact of such sub-advisory fees on the profitability of the Adviser. The Trustees concluded that WHV’s and Hirayama’s fees derived from their relationship with the Trust, in light of the Fund’s expenses, were reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the current size and projected growth of the Fund.

 

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Other Information (Concluded)

(Unaudited)

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the Fund for the benefit of fund shareholders, but that because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

In voting to approve the continuation of the Agreement between the Trust and WHV and the Sub-advisory Agreement between WHV and Hirayama, the Board considered all factors it deemed relevant and the information presented to the Board by WHV and Hirayama. In arriving at its decision, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance and each member of the Board gave varying weights to each factor according to his or her own judgment. The Board determined that the continuation of the Agreements would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. As a result, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of each Agreement for an additional one year period.

 

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Investment Adviser

WHV Investments, Inc.

301 Battery Street

Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94111-3203

Sub-Adviser

Hirayama Investments, LLC

301 Battery Street

Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94111-3203

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

LOGO

WHV INTERNATIONAL

EQUITY FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the WHV International Equity Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the WHV International Equity Fund.

 


WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear WHV/Seizert Small Cap Value Equity Fund Shareholder,

Market Review

For the fiscal period beginning May 1, 2014 and ending October 31, 2014 (“the fiscal period”), the markets proved only modestly volatile across most asset classes. Following a positive second quarter, however, the third quarter and remainder of the fiscal period brought challenges for small cap stocks. While the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index returned 2.78% during the fiscal period, the WHV/Seizert Small Cap Value Equity Fund’s Class I Shares (“the Fund”) returned -5.25%.

The markets wrestled with the uncertainty created by geopolitical events in Russia and the Middle East during May, while concerns about the ISIS/ISIL uprising in Iraq led to further rotations within the markets in June. Compounding these issues were incoming earnings reports, offering insight into the sustainability of some companies’ growth as well as concerns about other areas in the market. Investors vacillated between growth, positive estimate revisions, earnings momentum and measures of value such as high earnings quality and traditional value metrics.

The remainder of the fiscal period left investors weighing the growing strength in the U.S. economy against the geopolitical instability in Iraq and Ukraine. Additionally, unemployment rates continued to show modest improvement as many part-time employees continued to enter the full-time job market. In all, the majority of the fiscal period was dominated by a focus on earnings and price momentum and a bias against smaller capitalization companies.

Strategy and Performance Review

In the management of the Fund, Seizert employs a team approach and multi-step, bottom-up investment process focused on identifying companies believed to be significantly undervalued compared to their intrinsic value. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of portfolio assets in companies with small market capitalization that are believed to be trading below their perceived value.

For the fiscal period, the Fund posted a loss of -5.25% (Class I shares), -5.35% (Class A shares at net asset value) and -10.77% (Class A shares with 5.75% maximum load) versus a 2.78% return for the Russell 2000® Value Index during the same period.

Relative performance of the Fund during the fiscal period benefited from both allocation and stock selection effects in the industrials and consumer staples sectors, but both allocation and stock selection in the energy and financials sectors detracted from relative performance.

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Fund Top Contributors and Detractors (for the fiscal period ending October 31, 2014)*

 

    

Largest Contributors

   Average Weight    Contribution (%)
 

Triple-S Management Corp.

   2.45    0.88
 

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

   1.88    0.69
 

FreightCar America, Inc.

   1.66    0.48
 

j2 Global, Inc.

   2.41    0.41
 

International Bancshares Corp.

   1.54    0.37
    

Largest Detractors

   Average Weight    Contribution (%)
 

Hercules Offshore, Inc.

   1.58    (1.34)
 

Stone Energy Corp.

   1.69    (1.18)
 

Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd.

   0.51    (1.13)
 

McDermott International, Inc.

   1.96    (1.08)
 

PhotoMedex, Inc.

   1.12    (1.03)

During the second quarter, the information technology, materials and financials sectors performed well. Our information technology holdings benefited from low valuations, strong balance sheets and investor skepticism. Our position in materials was helped by our holding in a copper mining company. The company was the beneficiary of being very inexpensive relative to its proven reserves and its balance sheet strength. Our holdings in financials were helped by a number of our smaller banks. Additionally, our underweight of the REIT industry aided performance.

We struggled during the second quarter in both the energy and consumer discretionary sectors. Holdings within the energy sector made smaller impacts across the board, but were impactful nonetheless. We remained absent from the utility sector as we remain uncomfortable with the valuations that the market is assigning to these companies. We have seen situations like this in the past where investors, in their hunt for yield, pay up for the income generated by utility and consumer staple companies and take multiples to levels that have shown to be difficult to sustain.

During the third quarter, the industrials and materials sectors performed well. The industrials sector was helped by FreightCar America, a manufacturer of new and refurbished coal cars for the U.S. and Europe. They reported a strong quarter with earnings that exceeded investors’ expectations and indicated that visibility into orders remained very strong. Materials performed well due to the performance of our sole copper mine operator holding within the sector, and our allocation to cash in a down quarter also contributed positively to the Fund’s relative performance.

The portfolio was held back by performance in financials and energy during the third quarter, however. While the financials sector outperformed in the broader market, the portfolio was underweight the sector and held a number of stocks that negatively impacted contribution. The largest detractor from financial sector performance was a Puerto Rican bank, as the company experienced pressure due to concerns about the strength of the U.S. territory’s economy. Within the energy sector, positions in Hercules Offshore and McDermott International negatively impacted the portfolio. Hercules Offshore, a provider of oil rigs for the Gulf of Mexico as well as the African and North Sea oil fields, experienced rig cancelations for some of their smaller gulf rigs. In addition, they failed to secure long-term contracts for their large ultra-deep water high spec rigs. McDermott International is currently in the middle of a transition to work their way out of loss contracts initiated by prior management.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Outlook

We find the structure of the portfolio attractive based on its holdings’ valuations, ability to generate free cash flow and balance sheet strengths. We continue to focus our research efforts on finding companies that have the right combination of valuation, capital deployment that is in the best interests of shareholders, accounting integrity and increased interest from shareholders. We will continue to position the portfolio in a manner that reflects our risk-adjusted expectations for each company. We continue to be very excited about the portfolio and the opportunities in the market.

We appreciate your continued investment in the Fund and look forward to continuing to serve you in the future.

Sincerely,

WHV Investments, Inc. & Seizert Capital Partners, LLC

*The holdings identified may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and are subject to risk. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities mentioned. Financial Intermediaries please contact the WHV Sales Support team at 855.417.8474 or direct investors please call 888.948.4685 to obtain (i) the methodology for calculating the top and bottom performance contributing holdings, and (ii) a list showing every holding’s contribution to the overall Fund’s performance during the fiscal period. The inception date of the Fund was September 30, 2013. For funds less than one year old, performance since inception is not annualized and represents an aggregate total return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

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Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns For the Periods Ended October 31, 2014*   
      6 Months†      1 Year      Since
Inception
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)

     -5.35%         5.05%         5.61%   

Class A Shares (with sales charge)

     -10.77%         -1.03%         0.00%   

Class I Shares

     -5.25%         5.24%         5.88%   

Russell 2000 Value Index

     2.78%         7.88%         0.90% ** 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The WHV/Seizert Small Cap Equity Fund (“The Fund”) commenced operations on September 30, 2013.

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund (September 30, 2013) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.75% maximum sales charge.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 948-4685. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual Fund gross and net operating expense ratios are 17.94% and 1.50%, respectively, for Class A Shares and 17.69% and 1.25%, respectively, for Class I Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. WHV Investments, Inc. (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding 12b-1 fees and any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until September 30, 2016 unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

Prior to September 1, 2014, a 2.00% redemption fee applied to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. Effective September 1, 2014, this redemption fee was discontinued and is no longer charged. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund evaluates its performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000 Value Index, which measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. Please note an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is new, with a limited operating history. Investments in small capitalization companies present a greater risk of loss than investments in large companies due to greater volatility and less liquidity.

 

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Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, if any, and other Fund expenses. These 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.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended October 31, 2014, and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not either 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 a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     WHV/Seizert Small Cap Value Equity Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 946.50        $ 7.36  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,017.64          7.63  

Class I Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 947.50        $ 6.14  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.90          6.36  

 

*Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2014 of 1.50% and 1.25% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of (5.35%) and (5.25%) for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

         

Commercial Banks

       12.0%        $ 1,421,532  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

       10.3              1,228,399  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       8.4              996,201  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

       6.9              817,821  

Biotechnology

       6.1              730,081  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

       5.4              635,639  

Specialty Retail

       4.8              566,934  

Health Care Providers & Services

       4.4              519,251  

Insurance

       3.8              456,749  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

       3.7              441,731  

Energy Equipment & Services

       3.6              424,954  

Machinery

       3.3              395,802  

Metals & Mining

       2.8              337,525  

Internet Software & Services

       2.7              315,074  

Capital Markets

       2.5              302,390  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       2.5              301,674  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

       2.5              297,030  

Commercial Services & Supplies

       2.3              273,310  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

       2.3              271,323  

IT Services

       2.1              244,802  

Auto Components

       1.8              209,791  

Software

       1.8              209,583  

Construction & Engineering

       1.0              116,579  

Professional Services

       0.9              110,967  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.1              253,331  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0%        $ 11,878,473  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

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

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 97.9%

  

Auto Components — 1.8%

  

Superior Industries International, Inc.

     10,753       $ 209,791   
     

 

 

 

Biotechnology — 6.1%

     

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.*

     10,930         247,237   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

     4,315         170,399   

PDL BioPharma, Inc.

     36,629         312,445   
     

 

 

 
        730,081   
     

 

 

 

Capital Markets — 2.5%

  

Investment Technology Group, Inc.*

     16,865         302,390   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Banks — 12.0%

  

Centerstate Banks, Inc.

     14,025         163,251   

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.*

     7,131         110,174   

International Bancshares Corp.

     8,320         236,038   

National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A

     9,135         178,955   

OFG Bancorp

     13,120         204,279   

Popular, Inc.*

     8,650         275,762   

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     10,436         253,073   
     

 

 

 
        1,421,532   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.3%

  

Quad/Graphics, Inc.

     12,395         273,310   
     

 

 

 

Construction & Engineering — 1.0%

  

KBR, Inc.

     6,110         116,579   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 6.9%

  

AVX Corp.

     12,490         180,356   

Celestica, Inc. (Canada)*

     22,495         246,995   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — (Continued)

   

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.*

     23,120       $ 234,668   

Nam Tai Property, Inc.

     28,225         155,802   
     

 

 

 
        817,821   
     

 

 

 

Energy Equipment & Services — 3.6%

  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*

     6,184         164,742   

Hercules Offshore, Inc.*

     76,599         126,388   

McDermott International, Inc. (Panama)*

     34,850         133,824   
     

 

 

 
        424,954   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services — 4.4%

  

Magellan Health Services, Inc.*

     4,270         258,420   

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B*

     11,781         260,831   
     

 

 

 
           519,251   
     

 

 

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.5%

  

Biglari Holdings, Inc.*

     864         301,674   
     

 

 

 

Insurance — 3.8%

  

FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A

     4,610         228,564   

Maiden Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

     19,095         228,185   
     

 

 

 
        456,749   
     

 

 

 

Internet Software & Services — 2.7%

  

j2 Global, Inc.

     5,825         315,074   
     

 

 

 

IT Services — 2.1%

  

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.*

     11,365         244,802   
     

 

 

 

Machinery — 3.3%

  

FreightCar America, Inc.

     5,303         174,840   
 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Machinery — (Continued)

  

Kadant, Inc.

     5,345       $ 220,962   
     

 

 

 
        395,802   
     

 

 

 

Metals & Mining — 2.8%

  

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (Canada)

     99,565         337,525   
     

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.7%

  

Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd. (Bermuda)

     18,780         144,418   

Stone Energy Corp.*

     6,980         171,010   

VAALCO Energy, Inc.*

     17,022         126,303   
     

 

 

 
        441,731   
     

 

 

 

Professional Services — 0.9%

  

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     4,720         110,967   
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 5.4%

  

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp.

     39,790         206,510   

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

     28,190         111,632   

Hatteras Financial Corp.

     6,170         117,477   

Redwood Trust, Inc.

     10,645         200,020   
     

 

 

 
             635,639   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 8.4%

  

ChipMOS Technologies Bermuda Ltd. (Bermuda)

     10,835         232,736   

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.*

     20,150         290,563   

Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (Israel)*

     26,237         266,830   

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.*

     7,695         206,072   
     

 

 

 
        996,201   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Software — 1.8%

  

TiVo, Inc.*

     16,060       $ 209,583   
     

 

 

 

Specialty Retail — 4.8%

  

Outerwall, Inc.*

     5,030         318,248   

Systemax, Inc.*

     16,254         248,686   
     

 

 

 
        566,934   
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 2.3%

  

QLogic Corp.*

     22,974         271,323   
     

 

 

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 10.3%

  

Astoria Financial Corp.

     15,005         197,316   

Beneficial Mutual Bancorp, Inc.*

     13,205         177,343   

Charter Financial Corp.

     22,605         256,341   

Clifton Bancorp, Inc.

     19,001         247,393   

Northfield Bancorp, Inc.

     16,415         233,750   

Waterstone Financial, Inc.

     9,498         116,256   
     

 

 

 
        1,228,399   
     

 

 

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.5%

  

Spok Holdings, Inc.

     18,290         297,030   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $12,004,583)

        11,625,142   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.9%
(Cost $12,004,583)

   

     11,625,142   

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 2.1%

        253,331   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 11,878,473   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $12,004,583)

   $ 11,625,142   

Cash

     300,304   

Receivable for investments sold

     13,636   

Receivable for capital shares sold

     14,124   

Dividends and interest receivable

     1,089   

Receivable from Investment Adviser

     8,851   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     21,593   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     11,984,739   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for investments purchased

     45,358   

Payable for administration and accounting fees

     20,958   

Payable for audit fees

     12,024   

Payable for transfer agent fees

     11,643   

Payable for legal fees

     8,936   

Payable for custodian fees

     4,166   

Accrued expenses

     3,181   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     106,266   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 11,878,473   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 11,171   

Paid-in capital

     12,276,636   

Accumulated net investment income

     18,962   

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

     (48,855

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

     (379,441
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 11,878,473   
  

 

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value, redemption price per share ($2,532,498 / 238,604 shares)

     $10.61   
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.61)

     $11.26   
  

 

 

 

Class I:

  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($9,345,975 / 878,532 shares)

     $10.64   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends

   $ 77,108   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (842

Interest

     91   
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     76,357   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     46,249   

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     37,595   

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     34,204   

Audit fees

     12,691   

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     6,320   

Legal fees

     5,790   

Registration and filing fees

     5,193   

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     3,520   

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     2,732   

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

     192   

Other expenses

     1,843   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     156,329   
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (95,785
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     60,544   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     15,813   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized (loss) from investments:

  

Net realized loss from investments

     (88,792

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (508,375
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (597,167
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (581,354
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*

Increase in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 15,813       $ 2,090  

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

       (88,792 )       39,937  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments

       (508,375 )       128,934  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (581,354 )       170,961  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       7,274,658         5,014,208  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       6,693,304         5,185,169  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       5,185,169          
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 11,878,473       $ 5,185,169  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 18,962       $ 3,149  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2013.

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class A Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
September 30, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 11.22       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.01         (2)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.62 )       1.22  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.61 )       1.22  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.61       $ 11.22  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       (5.35 %)       12.10 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 2,532       $ 1,649  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.50 %(4)       1.50 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

       3.74 %(4)       16.06 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.15 %(4)       0.04 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       55.39 %(6)       36.00 %(6)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class I Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class I
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
September 30, 2013*
to April 30, 2014

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 11.23       $ 10.00  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.02         0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.61 )       1.21  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.59 )       1.23  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.64       $ 11.23  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (5.25 %)       12.30 %

Ratio/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 9,346       $ 3,537  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.25 %(3)       1.25 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       3.27 %(3)       17.69 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.40 %(3)       0.30 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       55.39 %(5)       36.00 %(5)

 

*

Commencement of operations.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

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

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The WHV/Seizert Small Cap Value Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 30, 2013. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Class I Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of up to 1.00% may apply for investments of $1 million or more of Class A Shares of the Fund (and therefore no initial sales charge was paid) and shares are redeemed within 18 months after initial purchase. The CDSC shall not apply to those purchases of Class A Shares of $1 million or more where Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) did not pay a commission to the selling broker-dealer. As of October 31, 2014, Class C shares had not been issued.

Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

•   Level 1

 

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

•   Level 2

 

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

•   Level 3

 

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Investments in Securities*

   $ 11,625,142       $ 11,625,142       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

* Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires the Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Fund.

Use of Estimates — The Fund is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

WHV serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding 12b-1 fees and any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until September 30, 2016, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation.

As of October 31, 2014, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

April 30, 2017

   April 30, 2018

$119,158

   $95,785

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees accrued and waived by the Adviser was $46,249 and fees reimbursed by the Adviser were $49,536.

Seizert Capital Partners, LLC (“Seizert’’ or the “Sub-Adviser”) serves as the sub-adviser to the Fund. The Sub-Adviser provides certain services pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement among WHV, the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund. Sub-Advisory fees are paid by WHV, not the Fund.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Fund.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees.

For providing transfer agency services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon and the Custodian have the ability to recover amounts previously waived, if the Fund terminates its agreements with BNY Mellon or the Custodian within three years of signing the agreements.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”), provides principal underwriting services to the Fund.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2014 was $350. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding U.S. Government and agency short-term investments and other short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 12,256,297       $ 4,832,671   

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2014 and the period ended April 30, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)
    For the
Period Ended
April 30, 2014*
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

        

Sales

     94,096      $ 1,018,040        146,978      $ 1,590,851   

Redemptions**

     (2,470     (26,970              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     91,626      $ 991,070        146,978      $ 1,590,851   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

        

Sales

     643,311      $ 7,158,382        315,059      $ 3,423,543   

Redemptions**

     (79,820     (874,794     (18     (186
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     563,491      $ 6,283,588        315,041      $ 3,423,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net increase

     655,117      $ 7,274,658        462,019      $ 5,014,208   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2013.

**

Prior to September 1, 2014, there was a 2.00% redemption fee that may have been charged on shares redeemed which had been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fee was retained by the Funds for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital. Effective September 1, 2014, this redemption fee was discontinued and is no longer charged. For the period ending six months there were no redemption fees charged.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As of April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital Loss

Carryforward

   Undistributed
Ordinary Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
   Qualified
Late-Year
Losses
   Other Temporary
Differences

$—

     $ 52,482        $ 18        $ 121,038        $        $ (1,518 )

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal tax cost

   $ 12,004,583     
  

 

 

   

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 525,031     

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (904,472  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (379,441  
  

 

 

   

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryovers as of April 30, 2014 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), each Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of April 30, 2014, the fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 948-4685 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Sub-Advisory Agreements

On August 4, 2014, Northern Lights Capital Partners, LLC (“NLCP”), the parent company of Northern Lights Capital Group, LLC (“NLCG”) and an indirect minority owner of Seizert Capital Partners, LLC (“Seizert”), entered into an agreement to combine its businesses with those of Treasury Group, Ltd. (“Treasury Group”), an Australian corporation publicly traded on the Australian Stock Exchange (the “NL-Treasury Transaction”). Additionally, on August 4, 2014, Seizert entered into an agreement with NLCP under which NLCP through its subsidiary, Northern Lights Midco, LLC, will acquire a majority of the outstanding membership interests of Seizert (“NL-Seizert Transaction,” and together with the NL-Treasury Transaction, the “Seizert Transactions”). The Seizert Transactions, which were consummated on November 25, 2014, resulted in a change of control of Seizert (the “Change of Control”) and, pursuant to relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), resulted in the assignment and automatic termination of the sub-advisory agreement between Seizert, WHV Investments, Inc. and the Trust, on behalf of the WHV Fund, dated September 30, 2013 (the “Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement”).

Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on September 22-23, 2014, the Board considered and approved two new sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Adviser: (i) an interim sub-advisory agreement (“Interim Seizert Agreement”) in connection with the Change of Control and (ii) a new sub-advisory agreement (“New Seizert Agreement”) which would supersede the Interim Agreement upon approval by shareholders.

The Sub-Adviser continued to provide services to the Fund under the Prior Seizert Agreement prior to the consummation of the Transaction. Upon closing of the Transaction on November 25, 2014, the

 

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Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Prior Seizert Agreement was superseded by the Interim Seizert Agreement, which was superseded by the New Seizert Agreement upon approval by shareholders on December 1, 2014.

Below is a discussion regarding the Board’s considerations in approving the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement at the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting. In connection with the Board’s consideration of the Interim and New Seizert Agreements, the Board also relied on its deliberations on the Prior Seizert Agreement at a meeting held in-person on June 19-20, 2013.

Before considering the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, requested information about the Change of Control. In determining whether to approve the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by Seizert in conjunction with the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting. At the meeting, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement. In determining whether to approve the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by Seizert in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that Seizert provided regarding (i) the services performed for the Fund, (ii) the size and qualifications of Seizert’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of Seizert, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on Seizert’s ability to service the Fund, (x) compliance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements, and (xi) the Change of Control and the impact of the resulting change of control on the services provided by Seizert. Seizert also provided its current Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standard applicable to their review of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement.

At the in-person meeting, representatives from Seizert joined the meeting via teleconference and discussed the Change of Control, including the background of and reasons for the Change of Control. They also discussed Seizert’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program in connection with the proposed New Seizert Agreement. Representatives of Seizert responded to questions from the Board. In connection with the Trustees’ review of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, the representatives from Seizert emphasized that: (i) it is expected that there will be no changes as a result of the Change of Control in the nature, quality, or extent of services currently provided to the Fund and its shareholders, including investment management, distribution, or other shareholder services; (ii) it is expected that there will be no material adverse effects on Seizert’s financial condition; and (iii) no material changes in personnel or operations are contemplated.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Consideration of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement. In addition to the information provided by Seizert as described above, the Trustees also considered all other factors they believed to be relevant to evaluating the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. However, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements with Seizert with respect to the WHV/Seizert Fund, as provided in the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, including the proposed sub-advisory fees, are fair and reasonable in light of the services to be performed, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant. Factors evaluated included: (i) the terms and conditions of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, including that the contractual fees to be paid by WHV to Seizert with respect to the Fund under the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement will remain the same; (ii) the Board’s review of the Current Seizert Agreement at the in-person meeting on June 19-20, 2013 as required by the 1940 Act and their determination at that time that (a) Seizert had the capabilities, resources, and personnel necessary to provide the satisfactory sub-advisory services to the Fund and (b) the sub-advisory fees to be paid by WHV to Seizert with respect to the Fund, represent reasonable compensation to Seizert in light of the services provided, the costs to Seizert of providing those services, economies of scale, and the fees and other expenses paid by similar funds and such other matters that the Board considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment; and (iii) the operations of Seizert are not currently expected to change as a result of the Change of Control. Certain of these considerations are discussed in more detail below.

In making their decision relating to the approval of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, the Trustees gave attention to the information furnished. The following discussion, however, identifies the primary factors taken into account by the Trustees and the conclusions reached in approving the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services. The Trustees considered the services provided by Seizert to the Fund and its shareholders. In reviewing the nature, extent, and quality of services, the Board considered that the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement will be substantially similar to the Current Seizert Agreement. The Trustees considered Seizert’s personnel and the depth of Seizert’s personnel who possess the experience to provide investment management services to the Fund. Based on the information provided by Seizert, including that no material changes are expected as a result of the Change of Control in Seizert’s personnel or operations, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Seizert are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been consistent with industry norms, (iii) the Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) Seizert has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Fund and its shareholders is likely to continue under the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement.

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND

Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Investment Performance. The Board considered the overall investment performance of Seizert and the Fund since the Fund’s inception on September 30, 2013. Trustees gave appropriate consideration to their review of investment performance presented in connection with the approval of the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement at the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting and the approval of Seizert’s sub-advisory agreement at the June 19-20, 2013 in-person meeting. At the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting, the Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for each of the Fund’s share classes as compared to the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, and the Lipper Small-Cap Value Equity Fund, the Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group, for the since inception and year to date periods ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees noted that while absolute performance was strong for the year-to-date and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014, the Fund slightly underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, and the median of Fund’s Lipper peer group over the same periods. At the June 19-20, 2013 in-person meeting, the Trustees received performance information for Seizert’s small cap value equity separately managed account composite as compared to the benchmark for the Fund, the Russell 2000 Value Index on a one year, three year and since inception basis. They concluded that the performance of the Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies as measured by the information presented by Seizert. The Board also concluded that neither the Change of Control nor the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement would likely have an adverse effect on the investment performance of the Fund because (i) Seizert does not currently expect the Change of Control to cause any material change to the Fund’s portfolio management team responsible for investment performance, which the Board found to be satisfactory, and (ii) as discussed in more detail below, the Fund’s expenses are not expected to increase as a result of the Change of Control.

Comparative Expenses. Seizert provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from Seizert’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered that the advisory fee rate payable by the Fund would not change. The Trustees noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees under the New Seizert Agreement would be paid by WHV out of the advisory fee it receives from the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that Seizert charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by Seizert as to differences in fees charged to the Fund and separately managed accounts. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Fund by Seizert as compared to services provided by other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Fund. The Trustees also evaluated explanations provided by Seizert as to differences in fees charged to the Fund and other similarly managed accounts. On the basis of these considerations, together, with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the sub-advisory fee to be received by Seizert under the New Seizert Agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided. The Trustees considered whether the Change of Control would impact the services currently being provided to the Fund. Based on the information provided at the meeting, the Trustees concluded that there would not be any material impact on the expenses of the Fund and services provided to the Fund as a result of the Change of Control.

 

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Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Management Profitability. The Trustees also considered the costs of the services provided by Seizert, the compensation and benefits received by Seizert in providing services to the Fund, as well as its profitability. The Trustees were provided with the financial statements for Seizert. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of Seizert. In considering the profitability to Seizert of its relationship with the Fund, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees under the New Seizert Agreement would be paid by WHV out of the advisory fee it receives under an advisory agreement with the Fund and, in addition, are negotiated at arm’s length. As a consequence, the profitability to Seizert of its relationship with the Fund was not a substantial factor in the Board’s deliberations.

Economies of Scale. For similar reasons, the Board did not consider the potential economies of scale in Seizert’s management of the Fund to be a substantial factor in its consideration. The Trustees concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of management fees payable to WHV and fees payable by WHV to Seizert, in the future.

Conclusion. After consideration of all the factors, taking into consideration the information presented at the meetings and deliberating in executive session, the entire Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory fee rate under the Interim Seizert Agreement and New Seizert Agreement is reasonable in relation to the services provided and that execution of such agreement is in the best interests of the shareholders of the Fund. The Trustees also concluded that the sub-advisory fee is at an acceptable level in light of the quality of services provided to the Fund; that the advisory fee schedule would not be increased and would stay the same for the Fund; that the total expense ratio had not changed materially; and that Seizert had represented that the overall expenses for the Fund are not expected to be adversely affected by the Change of Control. The Trustees also noted that WHV had no present intention to alter any expense limitation or reimbursement currently in effect for the Fund. On that basis, the Trustees concluded that the proposed sub-advisory fee for the Fund is acceptable. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.

 

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Investment Adviser

WHV Investments, Inc.

301 Battery Street

Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94111-3203

Sub-Adviser

Seizert Capital Partners, LLC

185 Oakland Avenue

Suite 100

Birmingham, MI 48009-3433

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

LOGO

As Sub-Advised by

 

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WHV/SEIZERT SMALL CAP VALUE

EQUITY FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL

REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the WHV/Seizert Small Cap Value Equity Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the WHV/Seizert Small Cap Value Equity Fund.

 


WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund Shareholder,

Market Review

Global markets climbed steadily in the second quarter despite escalating geopolitical tensions in several regions and mixed economic data, but largely declined during the third quarter as September brought broad-based losses and increased volatility on falling oil prices and lackluster global growth. The Fund’s benchmark Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index echoed these themes, increasing 2.17% in the second quarter and returning -6.20% in the third.

Political unrest dominated the global landscape in the second quarter. Thailand’s coup d’état, Ukraine’s Russia-backed separatist insurgency, and the growing tensions in the Middle East exemplified the theme. Despite this uncertainty and choppy economic data, the market took a more optimistic perspective given policy response, and global market volatility trended lower. Impressively, volatility in the MSCI EAFE Index contracted 26% during the second quarter.1

As the third quarter progressed, volatility increased roughly 40%1. The quarter was skittish even at the start as July was marked with the bailout of Banco Espirito Santo (Portugal’s largest bank), Argentina’s technical default, and military conflicts in Israel and Russia. The scope of the Russian/Ukrainian conflict became increasingly uncertain as the Malaysian Airlines passenger plane was shot down. However, the nominal damage to the Fund was relatively limited in July, with the Russell Global ex-US Small Cap Index down -1.37% in the month.

This pattern was repeatedly manifest in several emerging markets as their varied elections spurred hope for change in the second quarter while eventual disappointment led to negative market sentiment in the third. To point, euphoria overcame the Indian equity market as reformer Narendra Modi was elected Prime Minister with plans to pull India out of its sluggish growth, high inflation and elevated unemployment. In the third quarter, despite moderating inflation and quick energy infrastructure investments by Modi, concerns lingered over India’s outsized exposure to a potentially decelerating Chinese economy. In Indonesia, early Presidential election results during the second quarter suggested that Jokowi Widodo, the business-friendly Governor of Jakarta, would be sworn in with an aggressive formula to pull Indonesia out of its economic quagmire. Yet the road to positive change proved bumpy. With Indonesia running a sizeable deficit, it was discovered during the third quarter that Widodo’s compelling plan for infrastructure upgrades would have to come with cuts from elsewhere in the budget. Then in China, hints of new stimulus measures and policy change to defend the administration’s 7.5% GDP growth target stabilized the market during the second quarter. But concerns remained over potential GDP growth deceleration and a property market on the brink of collapse. In turn, the Peoples’ Bank of China (China’s central bank) responded in the third quarter by cutting short-term rates and adjusting home mortgage requirements in attempts to stabilize the property market. China had started the quarter with better than expected growth and excitement over its upcoming Hong Kong-Mainland exchange connection program, but ended with negative GDP revisions and unnerving protests.

Policy support continued to evolve during the second quarter in the developed markets, as well. In Japan, the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s eagerly awaited “Third Arrow” was released in June, focusing on labor market reform and corporate tax cuts to spur further economic growth. And in the eurozone, the European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its accommodative monetary policy, which at this point appears to have set developed Europe on a clearer path to sustained recovery. But then, adding a layer of uncertainty, economic data slowed considerably moving into the end of the third quarter. Germany, Europe’s stalwart of growth, was itself suddenly posting contractionary data. Exacerbating

 

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WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

the situation, ECB President Mario Draghi failed to deliver market-pleasing plans for incremental quantitative easing. In addition, the Japanese yen reaching 30-year lows served as both a headwind to South Korean exports and a tailwind to Japanese exporters.

Performance Review

The WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund (“the Fund”) is managed through a sub-advisory agreement with EAM Global Investors, LLC (“EAM Global”), an asset manager that specializes in active equity strategies in inefficient global markets. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in a combination of equity securities of foreign (i.e., non-U.S.) companies with a suitable potential for earnings growth that are located in countries with developed markets, but may also invest in companies domiciled in emerging markets.

Since inception on May 27, 2014 through October 31, 2014 (“the fiscal period”), the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund posted a loss of -2.20% (Class I shares), -2.20% (Class A shares at net asset value) and -7.82% (Class A shares with 5.75% maximum load) versus a -5.07% return for the Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index during the same period.

From a performance attribution by sector perspective, relative outperformance during the fiscal period came largely from positive stock selection effects within the transportation and health technology sectors, as well as a notable allocation to cash during a down period. However, negative sector allocation and stock selection effects in the health services and finance sectors were the largest detractors from relative performance during the fiscal period.

By country, a complete lack of exposure to outperforming India was the main culprit for a significant negative country allocation effect, as the euphoria surrounding the election of Modi gave way to significant outperformance of India during the fiscal period. India accounted for a 4.4% weight in the benchmark and had a total return of 18.0%. The majority of our relative outperformance during the fiscal period can be credited to positive stock selection in both South Korea and China.

It is important to note that any top-down portfolio overweights and underweights will fluctuate based on our unbiased bottom-up stock selection process. We believe our disciplined approach reduces the investment universe to a rich list of stocks that signal positive fundamental change, regardless of region, country or sector.

Outlook

Going into the end of 2014, both emerging and developed markets have entered a heightened state of volatility. Investors’ attention continues to be firmly fixated on the actions and signals of global central banks.

Within developed markets, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and subsequent sanctions appear to continue to weigh on European markets. Japan continues to outperform other developed markets as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policies reverberate through the economy. In emerging markets, the once feared Thai coup d’état appears to have been welcomed as a sign of stability by the Thai market. And Brazil, Turkey and South Africa continue to be in the spotlight given their potential susceptibility to the specter of the U.S. Federal Reserve raising rates.

 

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WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As always, there are reasons for both optimism and pessimism for the future. Although concerns of a Chinese/European economic slowdown remain, the wide dispersion in country returns appears to represent an opportunity for outperformance if a strategy can capitalize on pockets of relative strength. Our disciplined and objective process starts from the bottom-up, identifying companies undergoing significant fundamental change that will result in earnings acceleration that is not yet fully priced in by the market. As a result, we remain confident our process will continue to help us navigate the challenging global markets.

Sincerely,

WHV Investments, Inc. & EAM Global Investors, LLC

1Source: EAM Investors, Bloomberg LP. EFA ETF Volatility Index (VXEFA) measures expected volatility of the iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund.

 

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WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Total Returns For the Period Ended October 31, 2014†  
      Since
Inception†
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)*

     -2.20

Class A Shares (with sales charge)*

     -7.82

Class I Shares*

     -2.20

Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index

     -5.07 %** 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund commenced operations on May 27, 2014.

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund (May 27, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.75% maximum sales charge.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 948-4685. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual Fund gross and net operating expense ratios are 2.47% and 1.65%, respectively, for Class A Shares and 2.22% and 1.40%, respectively, for Class I Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated June 2, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. WHV Investments, Inc. (the “Adviser”), has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.65% with respect to Class A Shares and 1.40% with respect to Class I Shares (on an annual basis) of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017 unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Advisor is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period up to three years from the year in which the Advisor reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed, or been higher had such fees and expenses not been recouped.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund evaluates its performance as compared to that of the Russell Global ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index, which measures the growth segment for the smallest securities in the global equity universe, excluding companies assigned to the U.S. It includes smaller companies outside the U.S. that have higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the global growth market, excluding the U.S. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.

 

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WHV/EAM EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

Dear WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund Shareholder,

Market Review

Global markets climbed steadily in the second quarter despite escalating geopolitical tensions in several regions and mixed economic data, but largely declined during the third quarter as September brought broad-based losses and increased volatility on falling oil prices and lackluster global growth. The Fund’s benchmark Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Index echoed these themes, increasing 5.95% in the second quarter and returning -3.18% in the third.

Political unrest dominated the global landscape in the second quarter. Thailand’s coup d’état, Ukraine’s Russia-backed separatist insurgency, and the growing tensions in the Middle East exemplified the theme. Despite this uncertainty and choppy economic data, the market took a more optimistic perspective given policy response, and global market volatility trended lower. Impressively, volatility in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index contracted 33% during the second quarter.1

As the third quarter progressed, volatility increased roughly 40%1. The quarter was skittish even at the start as July was marked with the bailout of Banco Espirito Santo (Portugal’s largest bank), Argentina’s technical default, and military conflicts in Israel and Russia. The scope of the Russian/Ukrainian conflict became increasingly uncertain as the Malaysian Airlines passenger plane was shot down. However, the nominal damage to the Fund was relatively limited in July, with the Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Index down a nominal -0.37% in the month.

This pattern of volatility from the second to the third quarter was repeatedly manifested in several emerging markets as their varied elections spurred hope for change in the second quarter and eventual disappointment led to negative market sentiment in the third. The Indian equity market appeared to reflect a near euphoria as reform candidate Narendra Modi was elected Prime Minister with plans to pull India out of its sluggish growth, high inflation and elevated unemployment. In the third quarter, despite moderating inflation and quick energy infrastructure investments by Modi, concerns lingered over India’s outsized exposure to a potentially decelerating Chinese economy. In Indonesia, early Presidential election results during the second quarter suggested that Jokowi Widodo, the business-friendly Governor of Jakarta, would be sworn in with an aggressive formula to pull Indonesia out of its economic quagmire. Yet the road to positive change proved bumpy. With Indonesia running a sizeable deficit, it was discovered during the third quarter that Widodo’s compelling plan for infrastructure upgrades would have to come with cuts from elsewhere in the budget. Then in China, hints of new stimulus measures and policy change to defend the administration’s 7.5% GDP growth target stabilized the market during the second quarter. But concerns remained over potential GDP growth deceleration and a property market on the brink of collapse. In turn, the Peoples’ Bank of China (China’s central bank) responded in the third quarter by cutting short-term rates and adjusting home mortgage requirements in attempts to stabilize the property market. China had started the quarter with better than expected growth and excitement over its upcoming Hong Kong-Mainland exchange connection program, but ended with negative GDP revisions and unnerving protests.

Policy support continued to evolve during the second quarter in the developed markets, as well. In Japan, the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s eagerly awaited “Third Arrow” was released in June, focusing on labor market reform and corporate tax cuts to spur further economic growth. And in the eurozone, the European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its accommodative monetary policy, which at this point appears to have set developed Europe on a clearer path to

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

sustained recovery. But then, adding a layer of uncertainty, economic data slowed considerably moving into the end of the third quarter. Germany, Europe’s stalwart of growth, was itself suddenly posting contractionary data. Exacerbating the situation, ECB President Mario Draghi failed to deliver market-pleasing plans for incremental quantitative easing. In addition, the Japanese yen reaching 30-year lows served as both a headwind to South Korean exports and a tailwind to Japanese exporters.

Performance Review

The WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (“the Fund”) is managed through a sub-advisory agreement with EAM Global Investors, LLC (“EAM Global”), an asset manager that specializes in active equity strategies in inefficient global markets. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in a combination of equity securities of foreign (i.e., non-U.S.) companies with a suitable potential for earnings growth that are domiciled in emerging markets, but may also invest in companies located in countries with developed markets.

Since inception on May 27, 2014 through October 31, 2014 (“the fiscal period”), the Fund posted a loss of -0.50% (Class I shares) and -0.70% (Class A shares at net asset value), and a loss of -6.41% (Class A shares with 5.75% maximum load), versus a 0.39% return for the benchmark Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Index during the same period.

From a performance attribution by sector perspective, relative outperformance during the fiscal period came from both positive allocation and stock selection effects, namely in the industrial services and non-energy minerals sectors. However, it was positive stock selection that accounted for the majority of the Fund’s positive performance. Yet stock selection was also responsible for relative underperformance in the consumer services and producer manufacturing sectors, the two largest detracting sectors from the Fund during the fiscal period.

By country, a relative lack of exposure to India was the main culprit for a negative country allocation effect, as the euphoria surrounding the election of Modi gave way to significant outperformance of India during the fiscal period. India accounted for an 11.22% weight in the benchmark and had a total return of 18.0%. The majority of our relative outperformance during the fiscal period can be credited to positive stock selection, particularly in China and South Korea.

It is important to note that any top-down portfolio overweights and underweights will fluctuate based on our unbiased bottom-up stock selection process. We believe our disciplined approach reduces the investment universe to a rich list of stocks that signal positive fundamental change, regardless of region, country or sector.

Outlook

Going into the end of 2014, both emerging and developed markets appear to have entered a heightened state of volatility. Investors’ attention continues to be firmly fixated on the actions and signals of global central banks.

Within developed markets, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and subsequent sanctions continue to weigh on European markets. Japan continues to outperform other developed markets as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policies reverberate through the economy. In emerging markets, the once feared Thai coup d’état appears to have been welcomed as

 

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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

a sign of stability by the Thai market. And Brazil, Turkey and South Africa continue to be in the spotlight given their potential susceptibility to the specter of the U.S. Federal Reserve raising rates.

As always, there are reasons for both optimism and pessimism for the future. Although concerns of a Chinese/European economic slowdown remain, the wide dispersion in country returns appears to represent an opportunity for outperformance if a strategy can capitalize on pockets of relative strength. Our disciplined and objective process starts from the bottom-up, identifying companies undergoing significant fundamental change that will result in earnings acceleration that is not yet fully priced in by the market. As a result, we remain confident our process will continue to help us navigate the challenging global markets.

Sincerely,

WHV Investments, Inc. & EAM Global Investors, LLC

1Source: EAM Investors, Bloomberg LP. Emerging Markets ETF Volatility Index (VXEEM) measures expected volatility of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

 

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WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

Total Returns For the Period Ended October 31, 2014†  
      Since
Inception†
 

Class A Shares (without sales charge)*

     -0.70

Class A Shares (with sales charge)*

     -6.41

Class I Shares*

     -0.50

Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Index

     0.39 %** 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund commenced operations on May 27, 2014.

**

Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund (May 27, 2014) only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.75% maximum sales charge.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 948-4685. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s total annual Fund gross and net operating expense ratios are 2.50% and 2.00%, respectively, for Class A Shares and 2.25% and 1.75%, respectively, for Class I Shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These ratios are stated in the current prospectus dated June 2, 2014, and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. WHV Investments, Inc. (the “Adviser”), has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 2.00% with respect to class A shares and 1.75% with respect to class I shares (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017 unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

The Fund evaluates its performance as compared to that of the Russell Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Index, which measures the growth segment of the smallest securities located in the global emerging market. It includes smaller companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the global emerging markets growth market. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices. Emerging markets involve additional risks, including lack of market liquidity, currency devaluation, hyperinflation, political or social instability, and other factors.

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, if any, and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) 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 at the beginning of the period from May 27, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2014 for the Funds, and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), if any, or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 27, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 978.00        $ 7.02  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,016.89          8.39  

Class I Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 978.00        $ 5.96  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.15          7.12  

 

     WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund
     Beginning Account Value
May 27, 2014
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2014
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

Class A Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 993.00        $ 8.57  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,015.12          10.16  

Class I Shares

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00        $ 995.00        $ 7.51  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,016.38          8.89  

 

*Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the period May 27, 2014 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2014 of 1.65% and 1.40% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, of the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund; and 2.00% and 1.75% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, of the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund; multiplied by the average account value over the period (157 days), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. Each Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual total returns of the Fund since commencement of operations of (2.20%) for both Class A and Class I Shares of the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund; and (0.70%) and (0.50%) for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively of the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund. Hypothetical expenses are as if the Fund had been in existence from May 1, 2014, and are equal to its annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period.

 

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WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS:

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     7.7%       $ 51,996   

Machinery

     4.9            33,239   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     4.9            33,113   

Pharmaceuticals

     4.5            30,411   

Biotechnology

     4.0            27,186   

Auto Components

     4.0            27,176   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.7            25,097   

Food & Staples Retailing

     3.6            24,412   

Household Durables

     3.3            22,500   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     2.7            18,055   

Chemicals

     2.6            17,555   

Professional Services

     2.5            16,807   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2.4            16,039   

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.2            14,884   

Diversified Consumer Services

     2.2            14,657   

Road & Rail

     2.1            14,175   

Metals & Mining

     1.9            13,247   

Personal Products

     1.9            13,246   

Air Freight & Logistics

     1.8            12,198   

Food Products

     1.6            11,033   

Internet Software & Services

     1.6            10,916   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

     1.6            10,878   

Real Estate Management & Development

     1.5            10,483   

IT Services

     1.5            10,172   

Construction & Engineering

     1.5            10,155   
     % of Net
Assets
     Value  

Specialty Retail

     1.4%       $ 9,623   

Commercial Services & Supplies

     1.4            9,516   

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     1.4            9,503   

Electrical Equipment

     1.3            8,958   

Computers & Peripherals

     1.3            8,801   

Communications Equipment

     1.3            8,669   

Media

     1.3            8,508   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     1.2            8,094   

Software

     1.1            7,659   

Industrial Conglomerates

     0.8            5,655   

Airlines

     0.8            5,214   

Household Products

     0.7            5,112   

Consumer Finance

     0.7            5,053   

Distributors

     0.7            5,029   

Water Utilities

     0.7            4,815   

Containers & Packaging

     0.7            4,740   

Marine

     0.7            4,588   

Commercial Banks

     0.7            4,552   

Diversified Financial Services

     0.6            4,368   

Transportation Infrastructure

     0.6            4,358   

Leisure Equipment & Products

     0.6            4,131   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     0.6            4,122   

Building Products

     0.6            3,822   

Exchange Traded Fund

     2.4            15,991   

Registered Investment Company

     12.7            86,563   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

     (8.5)           (57,588)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

     100.0%       $ 679,486   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

 

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

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 93.4%

  

Australia — 6.0%

     

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, Ltd.

     266       $ 6,340   

Echo Entertainment Group, Ltd.

     1,345         4,516   

G8 Education, Ltd.

     1,150         5,082   

iiNET, Ltd.

     620         4,375   

Sims Metal Management, Ltd.

     385         3,844   

Sirtex Medical, Ltd.

     287         6,590   

Slater & Gordon, Ltd.

     864         4,668   

Vocus Communications, Ltd.

     983         5,128   
     

 

 

 
        40,543   
     

 

 

 

Austria — 0.7%

     

ams AG

     127         4,554   
     

 

 

 

Brazil — 1.9%

     

GAEC Educacao SA

     386         4,907   

Linx SA

     190         3,947   

Smiles SA

     232         4,007   
     

 

 

 
        12,861   
     

 

 

 

Canada — 3.1%

     

Home Capital Group, Inc.

     86         4,122   

NuVista Energy, Ltd.*

     392         3,607   

Sierra Wireless, Inc.*

     155         4,244   

TransForce, Inc.

     173         4,230   

WestJet Airlines, Ltd.

     184         5,214   
     

 

 

 
        21,417   
     

 

 

 

China — 8.7%

     

China Creative Home Group, Ltd.

     16,940         4,213   

China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.

     3,267         6,023   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

China — (Continued)

     

China Pioneer Pharma Holdings, Ltd.

     6,207       $ 5,902   

China Zhongwang Holdings, Ltd.

     10,315         5,433   

CT Environmental Group, Ltd.

     4,509         4,815   

Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd.*

     6,636         4,681   

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp, Ltd., Class H

     9,930         5,713   

Jintian Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd.

     12,268         4,853   

Sinotrans Ltd., Class H

     8,852         7,024   

Sunac China Holdings, Ltd.

     6,165         5,338   

Sunny Optical Technology Group Co., Ltd.

     3,326         5,382   
     

 

 

 
        59,377   
     

 

 

 

Denmark — 0.8%

     

Bavarian Nordic A/S*

     174         5,388   
     

 

 

 

Germany — 1.5%

     

Dialog Semiconductor PLC*

     156         5,387   

KUKA AG

     74         4,664   
     

 

 

 
        10,051   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong — 4.9%

     

China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group Co., Ltd.*

     5,008         3,948   

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.*

     7,788         4,391   

EVA Precision Industrial Holdings, Ltd.

     19,391         5,183   
 

 

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

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Hong Kong — (Continued)

     

Hua Han Bio-Pharmaceutical Holdings, Ltd.

     14,009       $ 5,006   

Lijun International Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.

     8,060         3,924   

PAX Global Technology, Ltd.*

     5,904         6,341   

Shenzhen International Holdings, Ltd.

     2,742         4,358   
     

 

 

 
        33,151   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia — 1.4%

     

Pembangunan Perumahan Persero Tbk PT

     23,799         5,180   

Siloam International Hospitals Tbk PT*

     3,622         4,129   
     

 

 

 
        9,309   
     

 

 

 

Israel — 1.9%

     

Frutarom Industries, Ltd.

     173         4,378   

Radware, Ltd.*

     233         4,425   

Tower Semiconductor, Ltd.*

     412         4,038   
     

 

 

 
        12,841   
     

 

 

 

Italy — 1.4%

     

Brembo SpA

     141         4,676   

Recordati SpA

     277         4,793   
     

 

 

 
        9,469   
     

 

 

 

Japan — 20.3%

     

ABC-Mart, Inc.

     85         4,901   

Ain Pharmaciez, Inc.

     166         4,497   

Canon Marketing Japan, Inc.

     246         5,029   

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.

     36         5,147   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Japan — (Continued)

     

CYBERDYNE, Inc.*

     122       $ 3,934   

Fancl Corp.

     334         4,582   

Foster Electric Co., Ltd.

     283         4,483   

FULLCAST Holdings Co., Ltd.

     962         4,787   

Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc.

     292         3,770   

Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.

     98         4,747   

Juki Corp.*

     1,608         5,015   

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.

     125         5,366   

Kose Corp.

     113         4,618   

Kura Corp.

     182         4,934   

Kusuri No Aoki Co., Ltd.

     95         4,663   

Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

     58         5,010   

Nihon M&A Center, Inc.

     149         4,282   

Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.

     230         4,264   

Outsourcing, Inc.

     258         3,709   

Pal Co., Ltd.

     157         4,722   

Pigeon Corp.

     82         5,112   

Roland DG Corp.

     105         4,432   

Saizeriya Co., Ltd.

     294         4,351   

Sanden Corp.

     689         3,974   

Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.

     519         4,076   

Teikoku Sen-I Co., Ltd.

     222         5,442   

Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.

     124         4,029   

Tobishima Corp.*

     1,818         4,975   

Topcon Corp.

     205         4,813   

Trancom Co., Ltd.

     104         4,346   
     

 

 

 
        138,010   
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg — 0.6%

     

APERAM*

     138         3,970   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Malaysia — 0.8%

     

Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd

     4,291       $ 5,655   
     

 

 

 

Malta — 0.7%

     

Unibet Group PLC

     86         4,956   
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 2.3%

     

Compartamos SAB de CV

     2,268         5,053   

Gruma SAB de CV, Class B

     524         5,756   

Megacable Holdings SAB de CV

     983         4,501   
     

 

 

 
        15,310   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands — 1.3%

     

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

     258         4,914   

TomTom NV*

     574         4,170   
     

 

 

 
        9,084   
     

 

 

 

Norway — 1.2%

     

Nordic Semiconductor ASA*

     694         3,910   

Opera Software ASA

     356         4,458   
     

 

 

 
        8,368   
     

 

 

 

Philippines — 1.4%

     

Energy Development Corp.

     30,105         5,165   

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

     194         4,368   
     

 

 

 
        9,533   
     

 

 

 

Singapore — 0.8%

     

Singapore Post, Ltd.

     3,371         5,174   
     

 

 

 

South Korea — 16.4%

     

CJ Korea Express Co., Ltd.*

     31         5,599   

Coreana Cosmetics Co., Ltd.*

     1,261         4,046   

DNF Co., Ltd.*

     265         4,779   

Fila Korea, Ltd.

     44         4,595   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

South Korea — (Continued)

  

Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp.

     88       $ 3,922   

Hanssem Co., Ltd.

     46         5,483   

Huons Co., Ltd.

     104         6,274   

i-SENS, Inc.*

     79         4,646   

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd.

     59         4,835   

LEENO Industrial, Inc.

     149         5,933   

Medy-Tox, Inc.

     24         5,592   

Naturalendo Tech Co., Ltd.*

     104         5,458   

Nice Information & Telecom-munication, Inc.

     199         6,039   

Romanson Co., Ltd.

     332         6,059   

Samchuly Bicycle Co., Ltd.

     199         4,131   

SEWOONMEDICAL Co., Ltd.

     597         4,694   

Tera Semicon Co., Ltd.*

     238         4,487   

TES Co., Ltd.

     286         4,184   

Tovis Co., Ltd.

     367         6,139   

Vieworks Co., Ltd.

     141         4,781   

ViroMed Co., Ltd.*

     86         4,158   

Youngone Corp.

     90         5,385   
     

 

 

 
        111,219   
     

 

 

 

Sweden — 4.2%

     

Axfood AB

     77         4,739   

BillerudKorsnas AB

     325         4,740   

Haldex AB

     360         4,418   

Net Entertainment NE AB, Class B

     209         6,458   

Nibe Industrier AB, Class B

     144         3,822   

Tethys Oil AB*

     407         4,487   
     

 

 

 
        28,664   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Switzerland — 1.5%

     

Forbo Holding AG

     4       $ 4,151   

U-Blox AG

     44         5,948   
     

 

 

 
        10,099   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan — 4.1%

     

Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.

     1,517         4,369   

Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     2,804         5,024   

Lu Hai Holding Corp.

     2,048         4,423   

Sitronix Technology Corp.

     1,888         4,565   

Wan Hai Lines, Ltd.

     6,204         4,588   

YCC Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     1,676         5,157   
     

 

 

 
        28,126   
     

 

 

 

Thailand — 3.1%

     

Ananda Development PCL

     44,033         5,145   

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL

     2,626         5,214   

KCE Electronics PCL

     4,255         5,224   

Sappe PCL*

     3,951         5,277   
     

 

 

 
        20,860   
     

 

 

 

Turkey — 0.6%

     

Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS

     2,596         4,134   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom — 1.8%

     

Bank of Georgia Holdings PLC

     111         4,552   

Optimal Payments PLC*

     582         4,133   

Tungsten Corp. PLC*

     773         3,712   
     

 

 

 
        12,397   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $608,339)

        634,520   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 2.4%

  

  

India — 2.4%

     

Market Vectors India Small-Cap Index ETF

     343       $ 15,991   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $16,445)

   

     15,991   
     

 

 

 

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 12.7%

  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempCash Portfolio, Institutional Shares

     86,563         86,563   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $86,563)

    

     86,563   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 108.5%
(Cost $711,347)

   

     737,074   

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (8.5)%

        (57,588
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 679,486   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

Legend:

PLC             Public Limited Company

 

 

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

 

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WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

       7.8 %     $ 49,520  

Real Estate Management & Development

       5.7         36,082  

Pharmaceuticals

       5.0         31,638  

Health Care Providers & Services

       5.0         31,500  

Food Products

       4.8         30,432  

Chemicals

       4.5         28,854  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

       4.2         26,291  

Capital Markets

       3.4         21,499  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

       3.3         21,150  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       3.3         20,881  

Commercial Services & Supplies

       3.3         20,737  

Auto Components

       3.1         19,325  

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

       2.5         15,761  

Media

       2.5         15,523  

Household Durables

       2.3         14,835  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       2.3         14,700  

Personal Products

       2.3         14,685  

Transportation Infrastructure

       2.2         13,800  

Construction & Engineering

       1.9         11,954  

Water Utilities

       1.8         11,578  

Road & Rail

       1.7         10,564  
     % of Net
Assets
  Value

Specialty Retail

       1.6 %     $ 10,427  

Biotechnology

       1.6         10,290  

Machinery

       1.5         9,602  

Software

       1.4         8,931  

Leisure Equipment & Products

       1.4         8,785  

Construction Materials

       1.0         6,026  

Air Freight & Logistics

       1.0         6,022  

IT Services

       0.9         5,887  

Building Products

       0.9         5,848  

Commercial Banks

       0.9         5,676  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

       0.9         5,532  

Metals & Mining

       0.9         5,465  

Industrial Conglomerates

       0.9         5,410  

Diversified Consumer Services

       0.8         5,301  

Insurance

       0.8         5,283  

Marine

       0.8         5,114  

Aerospace & Defense

       0.8         4,891  

Diversified Financial Services

       0.8         4,886  

Consumer Finance

       0.7         4,652  

Computers & Peripherals

       0.7         4,263  

Paper & Forest Products

       0.7         4,220  

Internet & Catalog Retail

       0.7         4,219  

Exchange Traded Funds

       2.1         13,613  

Registered Investment Company

       9.4         59,622  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

       (6.1 )       (38,860 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 632,414  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

 

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

 

17


WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 94.6%

  

Brazil — 3.7%

     

GAEC Educacao SA

     417       $ 5,301   

Linx SA

     195         4,051   

Qualicorp SA*

     500         5,085   

Sao Martinho SA

     293         4,612   

Smiles SA

     261         4,508   
     

 

 

 
        23,557   
     

 

 

 

China — 17.0%

     

ANTA Sports Products, Ltd.

     2,334         4,581   

AviChina Industry & Technology Co., Ltd., Class H

     6,421         4,891   

China Animal Healthcare, Ltd.

     7,169         5,918   

China Creative Home Group, Ltd.

     19,536         4,859   

China Medical System Holdings, Ltd.

     3,240         5,974   

China Singyes Solar Technologies Holdings, Ltd.

     3,211         6,149   

China Zhongwang Holdings, Ltd.

     10,376         5,465   

CT Environmental Group, Ltd.

     5,298         5,658   

Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd., Class H*

     7,002         4,939   

Guotai Junan International Holdings, Ltd.

     7,366         5,145   

Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd.*

     213         5,225   

Huadian Fuxin Energy Corp, Ltd., Class H

     9,739         5,603   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

China — (Continued)

     

Jintian Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd.

     12,884       $ 5,097   

Luye Pharma Group, Ltd.*

     3,525         5,088   

Sinotrans Ltd., Class H

     7,589         6,022   

Sunac China Holdings, Ltd.

     6,109         5,289   

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co, Ltd., Class H

     6,981         4,972   

Wasion Group Holdings, Ltd.

     5,833         6,088   

Wisdom Holdings Group

     7,653         5,923   

Wuzhou International Holdings, Ltd.

     19,059         4,660   
     

 

 

 
        107,546   
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong — 6.9%

     

Blue Sky Power Holdings, Ltd.*

     106,796         5,581   

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.*

     8,958         5,050   

China Water Affairs Group, Ltd.

     11,626         5,920   

EVA Precision Industrial Holdings, Ltd.

     20,348         5,439   

Hua Han Bio-Pharmaceutical Holdings, Ltd., Class H

     14,254         5,094   

Lijun International Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.

     9,273         4,514   

PAX Global Technology, Ltd.*

     6,601         7,090   

Shenzhen International Holdings Ltd.

     3,219         5,116   
     

 

 

 
        43,804   
     

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

18


WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

India — 0.7%

  

MakeMyTrip, Ltd.*

     140       $ 4,219   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia — 2.6%

     

Pembangunan Perumahan Persero Tbk PT

     26,668         5,805   

Siloam International Hospitals Tbk PT*

     4,212         4,801   

Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk PT*

     63,090         6,026   
     

 

 

 
        16,632   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia — 1.7%

     

Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd

     4,105         5,410   

Eastern & Oriental Bhd

     5,803         4,942   
     

 

 

 
        10,352   
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 4.7%

     

Compartamos SAB de CV

     2,088         4,652   

Gruma SAB de CV, Class B

     465         5,108   

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B

     693         4,733   

Grupo Financiero Interacciones SA de CV, Class O

     654         5,341   

Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV

     807         4,924   

Megacable Holdings SAB de CV

     1,112         5,092   
     

 

 

 
        29,850   
     

 

 

 

Philippines — 4.1%

     

Bloomberry Resorts Corp.*

     15,253         5,277   

D&L Industries, Inc.

     19,304         5,889   

Energy Development Corp.

     30,507         5,234   

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

     217         4,886   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Philippines — (Continued)

  

Jollibee Foods Corp.

     1,037       $ 4,529   
     

 

 

 
        25,815   
     

 

 

 

South Africa — 8.3%

     

Brait SE*

     880         6,615   

Capitec Bank Holdings, Ltd.

     215         5,676   

Coronation Fund Managers, Ltd.

     508         4,398   

Mondi, Ltd.

     252         4,220   

Mr. Price Group, Ltd.

     270         5,590   

Netcare, Ltd.

     2,027         6,132   

Omnia Holdings, Ltd.

     222         4,428   

Rand Merchant Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

     1,482         5,283   

Super Group, Ltd.*

     1,690         4,837   

Telkom SA SOC, Ltd.*

     1,041         5,532   
     

 

 

 
        52,711   
     

 

 

 

South Korea — 22.4%

     

AK Holdings, Inc.

     66         4,398   

Bioland, Ltd.

     230         5,278   

Byucksan Corp.

     985         5,848   

CJ Korea Express Co., Ltd.*

     31         5,599   

Coreana Cosmetics Co., Ltd.*

     1,389         4,456   

Cosmax, Inc.*

     49         4,951   

Farmsco*

     365         5,735   

Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp.

     96         4,278   

Hansae Co., Ltd.

     154         5,274   

Hanssem Co., Ltd.

     47         5,602   

i-SENS, Inc.*

     78         4,587   

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd.

     64         5,245   

LEENO Industrial, Inc.

     155         6,172   
 

 

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

 

19


WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

South Korea — (Continued)

     

Lutronic Corp.*

     236       $ 5,779   

MDS Technology Co., Ltd.

     245         4,880   

Naturalendo Tech Co., Ltd.*

     115         6,035   

Nice Information & Telecommunication, Inc.

     194         5,887   

OCI Materials Co., Ltd.

     106         5,047   

Romanson Co., Ltd.

     314         5,731   

Samchuly Bicycle Co., Ltd.

     218         4,526   

Samlip General Foods Co., Ltd.

     36         5,678   

SEWOONMEDICAL Co., Ltd.

     668         5,252   

Suprema, Inc.*

     162         4,559   

Tera Semicon Co., Ltd.*

     273         5,147   

Vieworks Co., Ltd.

     166         5,628   

ViroMed Co., Ltd.*

     88         4,255   

Youngone Corp.

     93         5,564   
     

 

 

 
        141,391   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan — 9.0%

     

Advantech Co., Ltd.

     1         4   

Charoen Pokphand Enterprise

     5,275         4,363   

Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.

     1,479         4,259   

Flytech Technology Co., Ltd.

     1         2   

Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     526         4,259   

Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     2,698         4,834   

Kinpo Electronics*

     10,019         4,374   

Lu Hai Holding Corp.

     2,301         4,970   

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

     1,350         4,475   
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

  

Taiwan — (Continued)

     

Sitronix Technology Corp.

     2,104       $ 5,087   

Swancor Ind Co., Ltd.

     1,140         4,474   

Wan Hai Lines, Ltd.

     6,915         5,114   

WT Microelectronics Co., Ltd.

     3,192         5,097   

YCC Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     1,704         5,243   
     

 

 

 
          56,555   
     

 

 

 

Thailand — 10.7%

     

Ananda Development PCL

     49,052         5,731   

Bangkok Chain Hospital PCL

     15,392         4,606   

BTS Group Holdings PCL

     15,687         4,965   

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL

     1,415         5,779   

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL

     2,683         5,327   

Hana Microelectronics PCL

     4,504         6,016   

Hemaraj Land And Development PCL

     34,198         5,023   

KCE Electronics PCL

     4,040         4,960   

Minor International PCL

     4,588         4,894   

Quality Houses PCL

     38,346         5,068   

Samart Corp. PCL

     5,083         5,156   

Sappe PCL*

     3,696         4,936   

Supalai PCL

     6,783         5,369   
     

 

 

 
        67,830   
     

 

 

 

Turkey — 2.0%

     

Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS

     2,900         4,618   

TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS

     471         3,951   
 

 

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

 

20


WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

  

Turkey — (Continued)

  

Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri AS

     132       $ 4,163   
     

 

 

 
        12,732   
     

 

 

 

United States — 0.8%

     

Access Bio, Inc.*

     365         5,045   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $567,339)

        598,039   
     

 

 

 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 2.1%

  

India — 2.1%

  

Market Vectors India Small-Cap Index ETF

     292         13,613   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $13,855)

        13,613   
     

 

 

 
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

WARRANTS — 0.0%

  

Thailand — 0.0%

  

Minor International PCL Expires 11/17/17

     218       $   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS
(Cost $ — )

          
     

 

 

 

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 9.4%

  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempCash Portfolio, Institutional Shares

     59,622         59,622   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $59,622)

        59,622   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 106.1%
(Cost $640,816)

        671,274   

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
OTHER ASSETS - (6.1)%

        (38,860
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 632,414   
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

 

 

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

 

21


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     WHV/EAM
International
Small Cap
Equity Fund
  WHV/EAM
Emerging Markets
Small Cap

Equity Fund

Assets

        

Investments, at value (Cost $711,347 and $640,816, respectively)

     $ 737,074       $ 671,274  

Foreign currency (Cost $405 and $465, respectively)

       410         462  

Receivable for investments sold

       13,335         14,859  

Dividends and interest receivable

       472         264  

Receivable from Investment Adviser

       30,300         30,408  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       812         855  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

       782,403         718,122  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

       27,114         10,202  

Payable for transfer agent fees

       23,158         23,158  

Payable for administration and accounting fees

       14,122         14,125  

Payable for custodian fees

       8,252         8,252  

Payable for audit fees

       8,101         8,101  

Payable for Trustees and Officers

       5,678         5,678  

Payable for printing fees

       4,629         4,534  

Payable for legal fees

       4,373         4,384  

Accrued expenses

       7,490         7,274  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       102,917         85,708  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 679,486       $ 632,414  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

        

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 695       $ 636  

Paid-in capital

       693,418         642,557  

Accumulated net investment income

       99         787  

Accumulated net realized loss from investments

       (40,416 )       (41,983 )

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

       25,690         30,417  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 679,486       $ 632,414  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

 

22


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Concluded)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

     WHV/EAM
International
Small Cap
Equity Fund
   WHV/EAM
Emerging Markets
Small Cap

Equity Fund

Class A:

         

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($130,242 /13,317 shares) and ($149,218 / 15,029 shares), respectively

     $ 9.78        $ 9.93  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $9.78 and 100/94.25 of $9.93)

     $ 10.38        $ 10.54  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Class I:

         

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($549,244 / 56,134 shares) and ($483,196 / 48,582 shares), respectively

     $ 9.78        $ 9.95  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

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

 

23


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended October 31, 2014*

(Unaudited)

 

     WHV/EAM
International
Small Cap
Equity Fund
  WHV/EAM
Emerging Markets
Small Cap
Equity Fund

Investment Income

        

Dividends

     $ 2,958       $ 4,557  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

       (265 )       (553 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       2,693         4,004  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       2,066         2,669  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       34,886         34,886  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

       34,121         34,121  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       14,563         14,563  

Audit fees

       8,101         8,101  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       5,692         5,692  

Printing and shareholder reporting fees

       4,629         4,629  

Registration and filing fees

       1,490         1,490  

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

       79         98  

Legal fees

       6,712         6,713  

Other expenses

       6,714         6,719  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

       119,053         119,681  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

       (116,459 )       (116,464 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

       2,594         3,217  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       99         787  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

        

Net realized loss from investments

       (39,849 )       (40,986 )

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

       (567 )       (997 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       25,727         30,458  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign currency transactions

       (37 )       (41 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (14,726 )       (11,566 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     $ (14,627 )     $ (10,779 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Funds commenced operations on May 27, 2014.

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

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Period Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)*

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment income

     $ 99  

Net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (40,416 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments and foreign currency transactions

       25,690  
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (14,627 )
    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       694,113  
    

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       679,486  
    

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

        
    

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 679,486  
    

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 99  
    

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on May 27, 2014.

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

 

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WHV/EAM FUNDS

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Period Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)*

Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment income

     $ 787  

Net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (41,983 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments and foreign currency transactions

       30,417  
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (10,779 )
    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 4)

       643,193  
    

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       632,414  
    

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

        
    

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 632,414  
    

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment income, end of period

     $ 787  
    

 

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund commenced operations on May 27, 2014.

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

 

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WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class A Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the Period
May 27, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.00  
    

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (0.21 )
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.22 )
    

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       (2)
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 9.78  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       (2.20 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 130  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.65 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupment(5)

       58.65 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       (0.15 %)(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       88.00 %(6)

 

* Commencement of operations.
(1) The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) Annualized.
(5)

During the period, certain fees were reduced or expenses were recouped. If such fee reductions or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) Not annualized.

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

 

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WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class I Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class I
     For the Period
May 27, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.00  
    

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.00 (2)

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (0.22 )
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.22 )
    

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       (2)
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 9.78  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       (2.20 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 549  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.40 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupment(5)

       67.89 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.10 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       88.00 %(6)

 

* Commencement of operations.
(1)  The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.
(2) Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)  Annualized.
(5) 

During the period, certain fees were reduced or expenses were recouped. If such fee reductions or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)  Not annualized.

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

 

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WHV/EAM EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP EQUITY FUNDS

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class A Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the Period
May 27, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.00  
    

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (0.08 )
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.07 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 9.93  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (0.70 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 149  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       2.00 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       58.88 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.25 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       91.00 %(5)

 

* Commencement of operations.
(1)  The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.
(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(3)  Annualized.
(4) 

During the period, certain fees were reduced or expenses were recouped. If such fee reductions or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5)  Not annualized.

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

 

29


WHV/EAM EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP EQUITY FUNDS

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for each Class I Share outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class I
     For the Period
May 27, 2014*
to October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.00  
    

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (0.07 )
    

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (0.05 )
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 9.95  
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (0.50 )%

Ratio/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

     $ 483  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.75 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(4)

       69.63 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       0.50 %(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       91.00 %(5)

 

* Commencement of operations.
(1)  The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.
(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3)  Annualized.
(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5)  Not annualized.

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

 

30


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), and commenced investment operations on May 27, 2014. The Funds are each a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Funds offer separate classes of shares, Class A and Class I Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of up to 1.00% may apply for investments of $1 million or more of Class A Shares of each Fund (and therefore no initial sales charge was paid) and shares are redeemed within 18 months after initial purchase. The CDSC shall not apply to those purchases of Class A Shares of $1 million or more where Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) did not pay a commission to the selling broker-dealer.

Portfolio Valuation — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by each Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. The Funds’ equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange market system will be valued at the last sale price. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at their closing sale or official closing price. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Prices for equity securities normally are supplied by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Fixed income securities are valued based on market quotations, which are furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having remaining maturities of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. Any assets held by the Funds that are denominated in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars at the foreign currency exchange rates that are prevailing at the time that the Funds determine the daily NAV per share. Foreign securities may trade on weekends or other days when the Funds do not calculate NAV. As a result, the market value of these investments may change on days when you cannot buy or sell shares of the Funds. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of such investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). Securities that do not have a readily available current market value are valued in good faith under the direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available and has delegated to WHV Investment Management, Inc. (“WHV”

 

31


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

or the “Adviser”) the responsibility for applying the valuation methods. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of each Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

 

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2014, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

WHV/EAM International

Small Cap Equity Fund

   Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks:

           

Australia

   $ 40,543       $       $ 40,543       $   

Austria

     4,554                 4,554           

Brazil

     12,861         12,861                   

Canada

     21,417         21,417                   

China

     59,377         4,681         54,696           

Denmark

     5,388                 5,388           

Germany

     10,051                 10,051           

Hong Kong

     33,151                 33,151           

Indonesia

     9,309         4,129         5,180           

Israel

     12,841         8,463         4,378           

Italy

     9,469                 9,469           

Japan

     138,010                 138,010           

Luxembourg

     3,970                 3,970           

Malaysia

     5,655                 5,655           

 

32


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

WHV/EAM International

Small Cap Equity Fund

   Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

(Continued)

           

Malta

   $ 4,956       $ 4,956       $       $   

Mexico

     15,310         15,310                   

Netherlands

     9,084                 9,084           

Norway

     8,368                 8,368           

Philippines

     9,533                 9,533           

Singapore

     5,174                 5,174           

South Korea

     111,219                 111,219           

Sweden

     28,664         4,739         23,925           

Switzerland

     10,099         4,151         5,948           

Taiwan

     28,126                 28,126           

Thailand

     20,860         5,277         15,583           

Turkey

     4,134                 4,134           

United Kingdom

     12,397                 12,397           

Exchange Traded Fund

     15,991         15,991                   

Registered Investment Company

     86,563         86,563                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $         737,074       $         188,538       $         548,536       $             —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

WHV/EAM Emerging

Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

   Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Common Stocks:

           

Brazil

   $           23,557       $           23,557       $                   —       $             —   

China

     107,546         10,164         97,382           

Hong Kong

     43,804                 43,804           

India

     4,219         4,219                   

Indonesia

     16,632         4,801         11,831           

Malaysia

     10,352                 10,352           

Mexico

     29,850         29,850                   

Philippines

     25,815                 25,815           

South Africa

     52,711         18,946         33,765           

South Korea

     141,391                 141,391           

 

33


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

WHV/EAM Emerging

Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

   Total
Value at
10/31/14
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

(Continued)

           

Taiwan

   $ 56,555       $       $ 56,555       $   

Thailand

     67,830         10,952         56,878           

Turkey

     12,732         4,163         8,569           

United States

     5,045                 5,045           

Exchange Traded Fund

     13,613         13,613                   

Warrants

                               

Registered Investment Company

     59,622         59,622                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $         671,274       $         179,887       $         491,387       $                 —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of each Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) require each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between Levels are based on values at the end of the period. U.S. GAAP also requires each Fund to disclose amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when each Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each Level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when

 

34


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

each Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the period ended October 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the Funds.

Use of Estimates — The Funds are investment companies and, accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance under U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund in proportion to its relative daily net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.

The Funds do not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment

 

35


WHV/EAM FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

 

of non-taxable dividends, expiring capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other — In the normal course of business, each Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Currency Risk — Each Fund invests in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which each Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for each Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, each Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of a Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

Foreign Securities Market Risk — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.

Emerging Markets Risk — Each Fund invests in emerging market instruments which are subject to certain credit and market risks. The securities and currency markets of emerging market countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities and currency markets of the United States and other developed markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets

 

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and enforcement of existing regulations may be extremely limited. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries.

2. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

WHV serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.15% and 1.50% for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively, of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding 12b-1 fees and any class-specific fees and expenses, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund fees and expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.65% and 2.00% with respect to Class A Shares (on an annual basis), respectively, and 1.40% and 1.75% with respect to Class I Shares (on an annual basis), respectively, of average daily net assets of each Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2017 unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the year in which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for a Fund. No recoupment by the Adviser will occur unless a Fund’s expenses are below the respective Expense Limitation.

For the period ended October 31, 2014, investment advisory fees accrued were $2,066 and $2,669 for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively. For the period ended October 31, 2014, the Adviser waived investment advisory fees of $2,066 and $2,669 and reimbursed fees of $84,009 and $83,411 for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively.

As of October 31, 2014, the amounts of potential recoupment by the Adviser for each Fund was as follows:

 

     Expiration
April 30, 2017
 

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

   $ 86,075   

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

     86,080   

EAM Global Investors, LLC (“EAM Global” or “Sub-Adviser”) serves as the sub-adviser to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser provides certain services pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement among WHV, the Sub-Advisor and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds. Sub-Advisory fees are paid by WHV, not the Funds.

 

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October 31, 2014

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BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and transfer agent for the Funds.

For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For the period ended October 31, 2014, BNY Mellon accrued administration and accounting fees totaling $34,121 and $34,121 and waived fees totaling $17,725 and $17,725 for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively.

For providing transfer agent services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses. For the period ended October 31, 2014, BNY Mellon accrued transfer agent fees totaling $34,886 and $34,866 and waived fees totaling $9,496 and $9,496 for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively.

The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses. For the period ended October 31, 2014, the Custodian accrued custodian fees totaling $14,563 and $14,563 and waived fees totaling $3,163 and $3,163 for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively.

BNY Mellon and the Custodian have the ability to recover such amounts previously waived if each Fund terminates its agreements with BNY Mellon or the Custodian within three years of signing the agreements.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (“the Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, each Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.

The Trustees of the Trust who are not officers or employees of an investment adviser, sub-adviser or other service provider to the Trust receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services as a Trustee. The remuneration paid to the Trustees by the Funds during the period ended October 31, 2014, was $14 for both WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

 

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and Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund. Certain employees of BNY Mellon serve as Officers of the Trust. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the period from May 27, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2014, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding U.S. Government and agency short-term investments and other short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

   $ 991,353       $ 326,958   

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

     935,794         313,852   

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the period from May 27, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2014, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     WHV/EAM International
Small Cap Equity Fund*
 
     For the Period Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
 
     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

    

Sales

     13,317      $ 135,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     13,317      $ 135,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

    

Sales

     56,138      $ 559,147   

Redemptions

     (4     (34
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     56,134      $ 559,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net increase

     69,451      $ 694,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     WHV/EAM Emerging Markets
Small Cap Equity Fund*
 
     For the Period Ended
October 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
 
     Shares     Amount  

Class A Shares

    

Sales

     15,029      $ 155,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     15,029      $ 155,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I Shares

    

Sales

     48,586      $ 488,228   

Redemptions

     (4     (35
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     48,582      $ 488,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net increase

     63,611      $ 643,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 60 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by each Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Each Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

As of October 31, 2014, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by each Fund were as follows:

 

     Federal Tax
Cost
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 

WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund

   $ 711,347       $ 40,174       $ (14,447   $ 25,727   

WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund

     640,816         43,235         (12,777     30,458   

 

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October 31, 2014

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6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 948-4685 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http:// www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s 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.

Approval of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

At an in-person meeting held on March 20-21, 2014, the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the following agreements for an initial two-year period: (a) an advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (“WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Fund”) and WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund (“WHV/EAM International Fund” and together with the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Fund the “Funds,” each a “Fund”), and WHV Investments, Inc. (“WHV”); and (b) a sub-advisory agreement (the “Prior EAM Agreement”) among WHV, EAM Global Investors, LLC (“EAM Global” or the “Sub-Adviser”) and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds. The Advisory Agreement and Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement were executed on May 27, 2014, prior to the Funds’ commencement.

Subsequently, on August 4, 2014, Northern Lights Capital Partners, LLC (“NLCP”), the parent company of Northern Lights Capital Group, LLC (“NLCG”) and an indirect minority owner of EAM Global via NLCG, entered into an agreement to combine its businesses with those of Treasury Group, Ltd. (“Treasury Group”), an Australian corporation publicly traded on the Australian Stock Exchange (the “NL-Treasury Transaction”), which was completed on November 25, 2014. Because consummation of the Transaction constituted a change in control (the “Change of Control”) of the Sub-Adviser, under the 1940 Act, the Transaction resulted in the assignment and automatic termination of the Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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Accordingly, at an in-person meeting held on September 22-23, 2014, the Board considered and approved two new sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Adviser: (i) an interim sub-advisory agreement (“Interim EAM Agreement”) in connection with the Change of Control and (ii) a new sub-advisory agreement (“New EAM Agreement”) which would supersede the Interim Agreement upon approval by shareholders.

The Sub-Adviser continued to provide services to the Funds under the Prior EAM Agreement prior to the consummation of the Transaction. Upon closing of the Transaction on November 25, 2014, the Prior EAM Agreement was superseded by the Interim EAM Agreement, which was superseded by the New EAM Agreement upon approval by shareholders on December 1, 2014.

Below is a discussion regarding the Board’s considerations in approving (i) the Advisory Agreement and Prior Sub-Advisory Agreement at the March 20-21, 2014 in-person meeting and (ii) the Interim Agreement and New Agreement at the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting. In connection with the Board’s consideration of the Interim and New EAM Agreements, the Board also relied on its deliberations on the Prior EAM Agreement at the September 22-23, 2014 meeting. Each of the Advisory Agreement, Prior EAM Agreement, Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement are herein referred to as an “Agreement,” and collectively, the “Agreements.”

Before considering the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, requested information about the Sub-Adviser, the Transaction, the Change of Control and any anticipated impact of the Transaction or the Change of Control on the Fund and its shareholders. In determining whether to approve the Prior EAM Agreement, Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement, the Trustees considered information provided by EAM Global in conjunction with the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting. At the meeting, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement.

In determining whether to approve the Agreements, the Trustees considered information provided by WHV and EAM Global in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Trustees considered information that WHV and EAM Global provided regarding (i) the services performed or to be performed for the Funds, (ii) the size and qualifications of WHV’s and EAM Global’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Funds, (iv) investment performance, (v) the capitalization and financial condition of WHV and EAM Global, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Funds and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on WHV’s or EAM Global’s ability to service the Funds, (x) compliance with the Funds’ investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements, and (xi) the Change of Control and the impact of the resulting change of control on the services provided by EAM Global. WHV and EAM Global also provided their most recent

 

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Form ADV for the Trustees’ review and consideration. The Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from legal counsel regarding the legal standard applicable to their review of the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement.

At the in-person meeting on September 22-23, 2014, representatives from WHV and EAM Global joined the meeting via teleconference and discussed the Change of Control, including the background of and reasons for the Change of Control. They also discussed EAM Global’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program in connection with the proposed New EAM Agreement. Representatives of EAM Global responded to questions from the Board. In connection with the Trustees’ review of the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement, the representatives from EAM Global emphasized that: (i) it expected that there will be no changes as a result of the Change of Control in the nature, quality, or extent of services currently provided to each Fund and its shareholders, including investment management, distribution, or other shareholder services; (ii) no material adverse effects on EAM Global’s financial condition; and (iii) no material changes in personnel or operations are contemplated. At the in-person meeting held on March 20-21, 2014, representatives from WHV and EAM Global attended the meeting both in person and telephonically and discussed the firms’ histories, performance and investment strategies in connection with the Trustees’ review of the Advisory Agreement and Prior EAM Agreement.

Consideration of the Advisory Agreement, Prior EAM Agreement, Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement. In addition to the information provided by WHV and EAM Global as described above, the Trustees also considered all other factors they believed to be relevant to evaluating the Agreements, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. However, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements with WHV and EAM Global with respect to the WHV/EAM Funds, as provided in the Agreements, including the proposed advisory and sub-advisory fees, are fair and reasonable in light of the services to be performed, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant. Factors evaluated included: (i) the terms and conditions of the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement, including that the contractual fees to be paid by WHV to EAM Global with respect to the Funds under the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement will remain the same; (ii) the Board’s review of the Prior EAM Agreement at the in-person meeting on March 20-21, 2014 as required by the 1940 Act and their determination at that time that (a) EAM Global had the capabilities, resources, and personnel necessary to provide the satisfactory sub-advisory services to the Funds and (b) the sub-advisory fees to be paid by WHV to EAM Global with respect to the Funds, represent reasonable compensation to EAM Global in light of the services provided, the costs to EAM Global of providing those services, economies of scale, and the fees and other expenses paid by similar funds and such other matters that the Board considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment; and (iii) the operations of EAM Global are not currently expected to change as a result of the Change of Control. Certain of these considerations are discussed in more detail below.

 

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In making their decision relating to the approval of the Agreements, the Trustees gave attention to the information furnished. The following discussion, however, identifies the primary factors taken into account by the Trustees and the conclusions reached in approving the Agreements.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services. The Trustees considered the services provided or to be provided by WHV and EAM Global to each Fund and its shareholders. In evaluating the quality of services to be provided by WHV and EAM Global, the Board took into account its familiarity with WHV’s senior management through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year in connection with WHV’s role as investment adviser to certain other series of the Trust. The Trustees also took into account the compliance policies and procedures of WHV and EAM, and reports regarding WHV’s and EAM’s compliance operations from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. In reviewing the nature, extent, and quality of services, the Board considered that the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement will be substantially similar to the Prior EAM Agreement. The Trustees considered WHV’s and EAM Global’s personnel and the depth of such personnel who possess the experience to provide investment management services to the Funds. Based on the information provided by WHV and EAM Global, including that no material changes are expected as a result of the Change of Control in EAM Global’s personnel or operations, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by WHV and EAM Global are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective Agreements, (ii) the quality of those services are consistent with industry norms, (iii) each Fund is likely to benefit from the provision or continued receipt of those services, (iv) WHV and EAM Global have sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve each Fund effectively and has demonstrated their continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to each Fund and its shareholders is likely to continue under the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement.

Investment Performance. The Board considered the overall investment performance of EAM Global and the Funds since the Funds’ inception on June 2, 2014. Trustees gave appropriate consideration to their review of investment performance presented in connection with the approval of the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement at the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting and the approval of EAM Global’s sub-advisory agreement at the March 20-21, 2014 in-person meeting. At the September 22-23, 2014 in-person meeting, the Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the since inception period ended June 30, 2014 for (i) the Funds; (ii) the Russell Global Ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index, benchmark for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund; (iii) the Russell Small Cap Emerging Markets Growth Index, benchmark for the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund; (iv) the median of the Lipper Emerging Markets Fund category, the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group; and (v) the median of the Lipper International Small-/Mid-Cap Growth Fund category, the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund’s applicable Lipper peer group. The Trustees noted that the WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund underperformed the median of its Lipper peer group, the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund outperformed the median of its Lipper peer group and that each Fund had outperformed its respective benchmark for the since

 

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inception period ended June 30, 2014. The Trustees also received performance information for the one-year, three-year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2014, as applicable, for the Funds’ respective benchmarks as compared to the International Small Cap Composite (“International Composite”) and the Emerging Markets Small Cap Composite (“Emerging Markets Composite”), which each consist of one account managed by the same investment team and with the same investment objective and strategies as the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund, respectively. The Trustees noted that the International Composite and the Emerging Markets Composite outperformed the respective benchmarks for the WHV/EAM Funds for all periods.

At the March 20-21, 2014 in-person meeting, the Trustees reviewed the performance information for the International Composite and the Emerging Markets Composite as compared to each Composite’s relative benchmark, the Russell Small Cap Emerging Markets Growth Index and Russell Global Ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index, as well as the median of the eVestment Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity and eVestment ACWI ex-U.S. Small Cap Equity separate account universes on an annualized one year basis and since inception basis. The Trustees noted that the International Composite outperformed its benchmark and the median of the eVestment ACWI ex-U.S. Small Cap Equity separate account universe for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Trustees noted that the EAM Emerging Markets Composite outperformed its benchmark and the median of eVestment Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity separate account universe for the year ended December 31, 2013. They concluded that the performance of each Fund was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies as measured by the information presented by EAM Global. The Board also concluded that neither the Change of Control nor the Interim EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement would likely have an adverse effect on the investment performance of the Funds because (i) EAM Global does not currently expect the Change of Control to cause any material change to the Funds’ portfolio management teams responsible for investment performance, which the Board found to be satisfactory, and (ii) as discussed in more detail below, the Funds’ expenses are not expected to increase as a result of the Change of Control.

Comparative Expenses. WHV and EAM Global provided information regarding the proposed advisory and sub-advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Funds and any other ancillary benefit resulting from WHV’s and EAM Global’s relationship with the Funds. The Trustees considered that the advisory fee rate payable by each Fund to WHV would not change. The Trustees noted that the proposed sub-advisory fees under the New EAM Agreement with respect to each Fund would be paid by WHV out of the advisory fees it receives from a Fund. The Trustees considered that the separately managed account in both the International Composite and the Emerging Markets Composite was not charged a management fee since the seed capital for each account was provided by a capital partner of EAM Investors, LLC (“EAM”), a registered investment adviser that wholly owns and controls EAM Global. The Trustees received a peer comparison which showed the median gross advisory fees and net total expenses for load, no load and institutional share classes of funds in the Lipper International Small Cap Fund category, Lipper International Small-/Mid-Cap Core Fund and Lipper

 

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Emerging Markets Fund Category. The Trustees reviewed the services provided to the Funds by WHV and EAM Global as compared to services provided by other advisers and sub-advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Funds. On the basis of these considerations, together, with the other information it considered, the Board determined that the advisory and sub-advisory fees to be received by WHV and EAM Global under the Agreements are reasonable in light of the services to be provided. The Trustees considered whether the Change of Control would impact the services currently being provided to the Funds. Based on the information provided at the meeting, the Trustees concluded that there would not be any material impact on the expenses of the Funds and services provided to the Funds as a result of the Change of Control.

Management Profitability. The Trustees also considered the costs of the services provided by WHV and EAM Global, the compensation and benefits to be received by WHV and EAM Global in providing services to the Funds, as well as their profitability. The Trustees were provided with the most recent audited financial statements of WHV, as well as the most recent profit and loss statement and balance sheet of EAM Global’s parent, EAM. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of WHV and EAM Global. In considering the profitability to EAM Global of its relationship with the Funds, the Board noted that the sub-advisory fees under the Prior EAM Agreement and New EAM Agreement would be paid by WHV out of the advisory fees it receives under an advisory agreement with the Funds and, in addition, are negotiated at arm’s length. As a consequence, the profitability to EAM Global of its relationship with each Fund was not a substantial factor in the Board’s deliberations.

Economies of Scale. For similar reasons, the Board did not consider the potential economies of scale in EAM Global’s management of the Funds to be a substantial factor in its consideration. The Trustees concluded that they would have the opportunity to periodically reexamine whether a Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of management fees payable to WHV and fees payable by WHV to EAM Global, in the future. With respect to advisory fees, the Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board noted that economies of scale may be achieved at higher asset levels for the Funds for the benefit of fund shareholders, but that because such economies of scale did not yet exist and were not likely to exist in the near term, it was not appropriate to incorporate a mechanism for sharing the benefit of such economies with Fund shareholders in the advisory fee structure at this time.

Conclusion. After consideration of all the factors, taking into consideration the information presented at the meetings and deliberating in executive session, the entire Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Agreements. The Board concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fee rate under the Agreements were reasonable in relation to the services provided or to be provided and that execution of such Agreements is in the best interests of the shareholders of the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that the advisory and sub-advisory fees are at acceptable levels in light of the quality of services provided to the Funds; that the advisory fee schedule would not be increased and would stay

 

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the same for the Funds; that the total expense ratio had not changed materially; and that EAM Global had represented that the overall expenses for the Funds are not expected to be adversely affected by the Change of Control. The Trustees also noted that WHV had no present intention to alter any expense limitation or reimbursement currently in effect for the Funds. On that basis, the Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory and sub-advisory fees for the Funds are acceptable. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.

 

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Privacy Notice

(Unaudited)

 

The privacy of your personal financial information is extremely important to us. When you open an account with us, we collect a significant amount of information from you in order to properly invest and administer your account. We take very seriously the obligation to keep that information private and confidential, and we want you to know how we protect that important information.

We collect nonpublic personal information about you from applications or other forms you complete and from your transactions with us or our affiliates. We do not disclose information about you, or our former clients, to our affiliates or to service providers or other third parties, except as permitted by law. We share only the information required to properly administer your accounts, which enables us to send transaction confirmations, monthly or quarterly statements, financials and tax forms. Even within FundVantage Trust and its affiliated entities, a limited number of people who actually service accounts will have access to your personal financial information. Further, we do not share information about our current or former clients with any outside marketing groups or sales entities.

To ensure the highest degree of security and confidentiality, FundVantage Trust and its affiliates maintain various physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information. We also apply special measures for authentication of information you request or submit to us on our web site.

If you have questions or comments about our privacy practices, please call us at (888) 948-4685.

 

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Investment Adviser

WHV Investments, Inc.

301 Battery Street

Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94111-3203

Sub-Adviser

EAM Global Investors, LLC

2533 South Coast Highway 101

Suite 240

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Pepper Hamilton LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

LOGO

As Sub-Advised by

 

LOGO

WHV/EAM INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

WHV/EAM EMERGING

MARKETS SMALL CAP

EQUITY FUND

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the WHV/EAM International Small Cap Equity Fund and WHV/EAM Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund.

 


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)

Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

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 Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

 

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

 

 

(a)  

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, 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 the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these 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, as amended (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 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.

Exhibits.


 

(a)(1)

Not applicable.

 

 

(a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

 

(a)(3)

Not applicable.

 

 

(b)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.


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)  FundVantage Trust                                                                                                                           

By (Signature and Title)*        /s/ Joel L. Weiss                                                                                                           

  

                                               Joel L. Weiss, President and Chief Executive Officer

  

                                               (principal executive officer)

Date                                          12/29/2014                                                                                                                   

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/ Joel L. Weiss                                                                                                           

  

                                                Joel L. Weiss, President and Chief Executive Officer

  

                                                (principal executive officer)

Date                                          12/29/2014                                                                                                                    

By (Signature and Title)*        /s/ James G. Shaw                                                                                                         

  

                                                James G. Shaw, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

  

                                                (principal financial officer)

Date                                          12/29/2014                                                                                                                    

 

* 

Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.