N-CSRS 1 eef-ncsrs.htm EVERCORE EQUITY FUND SEMIANNUAL REPORT 6-30-18

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  811-22548



Wall Street EWM Funds Trust
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



55 E. 52nd Street
New York, NY  10055
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)



Frederick Taylor, President
Wall Street EWM Funds Trust
55 E. 52nd Street
New York, NY  10055
 (Name and address of agent for service)



(800) 443-4693
Registrant's telephone number, including area code



Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2018


Date of reporting period:  June 30, 2018


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
 
 
 
 
 







SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
June 30, 2018
 




EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
SHAREHOLDER LETTER


Dear Shareholders,
 
For the year to date through June 30th, the Evercore Equity Fund returned 7.16% versus the S&P 500 return of 2.65%.
 
Equity markets were up sharply in the beginning of the year only to reverse at the end of January and early February.  The S&P 500 was down just over 10% from its peak in January to its low in February.  The second quarter was calmer but punctuated by some big swings related to potential tariffs and other trade related issues.  The one constant for the year has been very strong earnings driven by changes in the tax code as well as solid economic growth.
 
For the YTD, the three holdings that contributed most to returns were Amazon, Mastercard and Adobe.  The three holdings that detracted from performance the most were Synchrony Financial, Thor Industries, and 3M.  All of the above companies are still held in the fund.
 
The Evercore Equity Fund added three new holdings during the first six months of the year; Applied Materials, Domino’s Pizza and Thor Industries.  The fund sold its positions in Allergan and NXP Semiconductors and trimmed several positions including Lamb Weston and United Health.  At June 30th, the fund had 38 holdings and $153 million of assets.
 
As mentioned above, during the second quarter, the rhetoric around tariffs and punitive trade action roiled the markets. While we believe the imposition of significant measures is potentially disruptive and in most cases unnecessary, earnings ultimately drive stock prices and they should continue to be quite strong.  Valuations are actually more attractive than they were at the beginning of the year as recent earnings growth has exceeded market returns.
 
Sincerely,
 
Timothy Evnin
Charles Ryan
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
   
Michael Seppelt
 
Portfolio Manager
  

 
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
 
Definitions: The S&P 500 Index is a market-capitalization weighted index that includes the 500 most widely held common stocks. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund may invest in smaller and medium capitalization companies, which involves additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility than large capitalization companies. The Fund may invest in foreign securities which involve political, economic and currency risks, greater volatility and differences in accounting methods.
 
Any tax information provided is merely a summary of our understanding and interpretation of some of the current income tax regulations and is not exhaustive. Investors must consult their tax advisor or legal counsel for advice on information concerning their particular situation. Neither the Fund nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.
 
Opinions expressed are subject to change, are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, nor investment advice.  Fund holdings are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please see the schedule of investments section in this report for a full listing of the Fund’s holdings.
 
The Evercore Equity Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.
 


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EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
 

   
Shares
    
Value
  
COMMON STOCKS – 97.5%
            
             
Chemicals – 2.7%
            
Celanese Corp.
   
36,970
    
$
4,105,888
  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 2.5%
                
WestRock Co.
   
67,240
      
3,834,025
  
                 
Diversified – 1.9%
                
3M Co.
   
15,050
      
2,960,636
  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 4.4%
                
A.O. Smith Corp.
   
54,200
      
3,205,930
  
Roper Industries, Inc.
   
12,950
      
3,573,034
  
             
6,778,964
  
Energy Equipment & Services – 3.6%
                
Core Laboratories NV (a)
    
25,100
      
3,167,871
  
Schlumberger Ltd. (a)
    
34,520
      
2,313,876
  
             
5,481,747
  
Financial Services – 13.9%
                
BlackRock, Inc.
   
6,410
      
3,198,846
  
East West Bancorp, Inc.
   
55,110
      
3,593,172
  
Mastercard, Inc.
   
32,040
      
6,296,501
  
Synchrony Financial
    
110,220
      
3,679,144
  
The Blackstone Group LP
    
143,590
      
4,619,290
  
             
21,386,953
  
Food Products – 2.2%
                
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
   
49,820
      
3,413,168
  
                 
Forest Products – 2.7%
                
Weyerhaeuser Co. – REIT
    
113,760
      
4,147,690
  
                 
Health Care Services – 7.3%
                
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
   
25,270
      
5,234,428
  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
   
24,540
      
6,020,643
  
             
11,255,071
  
Insurance – 2.3%
                
Chubb Ltd. (a)
    
28,170
      
3,578,153
  
                 
Leisure Products – 1.5%
                
Thor Industries, Inc.
   
24,250
      
2,361,707
  
                 
Machinery – 1.7%
                
Welbilt, Inc. (b)
    
113,260
      
2,526,831
  
                 
Office Equipment – 3.0%
                
Apple, Inc.
   
24,970
      
4,622,197
  
                 
Property Management – 3.4%
                
CBRE Group, Inc. – Class A (b)
    
110,220
      
5,261,903
  
                 
Restaurants – 2.1%
                
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.
   
11,500
      
3,244,955
  
                 
Retail – 2.5%
                
TJX Companies, Inc.
   
40,000
      
3,807,200
  
                 
Semiconductors – 5.1%
                
Applied Materials, Inc.
   
60,000
      
2,771,400
  
Texas Instruments, Inc.
   
45,500
      
5,016,375
  
             
7,787,775
  
Services – 10.6%
                
Accenture PLC – Class A (a)
    
26,590
      
4,349,858
  
Alphabet, Inc. – Class A (b)
    
1,700
      
1,919,623
  
Alphabet, Inc. – Class C (b)
    
3,317
      
3,700,611
  
Amazon.com, Inc. (b)
    
3,750
      
6,374,250
  
             
16,344,342
  
Software – 8.6%
                
Adobe Systems, Inc. (b)
    
19,940
      
4,861,572
  
Ansys, Inc. (b)
    
16,790
      
2,924,482
  
Microsoft Corp.
   
55,310
      
5,454,119
  
             
13,240,173
  
Specialty Retail – 12.9%
                
Alibaba Group
               
  Holding Ltd. – (a)(b)
    
15,470
      
2,870,149
  
AutoNation, Inc. (b)
    
53,600
      
2,603,888
  
AutoZone, Inc. (b)
    
5,200
      
3,488,836
  
Dorman Products, Inc. (b)
    
43,000
      
2,937,330
  
Home Depot, Inc.
   
25,270
      
4,930,177
  
Nike, Inc. – Class B
    
37,250
      
2,968,080
  
             
19,798,460
  
Telecommunications – 2.6%
                
American Tower Corp. – REIT
    
27,110
      
3,908,449
  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
  (Cost $82,592,412)
            
149,846,287
  


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


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EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)


   
Shares
    
Value
  
SHORT TERM INVESTMENT – 2.4%
            
Invesco Government &
           
  Agency Portfolio,
           
  Institutional Class, 1.80% (c)
    
3,771,244
    
$
3,771,244
  
SHORT TERM INVESTMENT
               
  (Cost $3,771,244)
            
3,771,244
  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
  (Cost $86,363,656) – 99.9%
            
153,617,531
  
Other Assets in Excess
               
  of Liabilities – 0.1%
            
82,287
  
TOTAL NET
               
  ASSETS – 100.0%
          
$
153,699,818
  

(a)
Foreign Domiciled
(b)
Non-income producing security
(c)
The rate shown is the annualized seven day effective yield as of June 30, 2018.
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust



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

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EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)


ASSETS:
      
Investments, at value (cost $86,363,656)
  
$
153,617,531
  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    
144,326
  
Dividends receivable
    
79,417
  
Interest receivable
    
5,940
  
Prepaid expenses
    
21,511
  
    Total Assets
    
153,868,725
  
LIABILITIES:
        
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    
13,843
  
Investment advisory fee payable (Note 4)
    
93,040
  
Accrued expenses and other payables
    
62,024
  
    Total Liabilities
    
168,907
  
NET ASSETS
  
$
153,699,818
  
         
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
        
Capital Stock
  
$
84,852,769
  
Net unrealized appreciation
       
  on investments
    
67,253,875
  
Undistributed net investment income
    
206,017
  
Undistributed net realized
       
  gain on investments
    
1,387,157
  
TOTAL NET ASSETS
  
$
153,699,818
  
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares
       
  authorized, no par value)
    
8,279,891
  
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING AND
       
  REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE
  
$
18.56
  


EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
      
Dividend and interest income
  
$
897,299
  
Less: foreign taxes withheld
    
(4,221
)
Total investment income
    
893,078
  
         
EXPENSES:
        
Investment advisory fees (Note 4)
    
563,208
  
Fund administration and accounting fees
    
87,502
  
Legal fees
    
33,172
  
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    
20,120
  
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 4)
    
19,328
  
Federal and state registration fees
    
15,223
  
Insurance expense
    
10,758
  
Audit and tax fees
    
7,681
  
Custody fees
    
3,687
  
Reports to shareholders
    
3,643
  
Miscellaneous expenses
    
10
  
Total expenses before
       
  expense reimbursement
    
764,332
  
Expenses reimbursed by Adviser (Note 4)
    
(13,388
)
Net expenses
    
750,944
  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
    
142,134
  
         
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED
       
  GAIN ON INVESTMENTS:
        
Net realized gain on
       
  investment transactions
    
1,893,643
  
Change in unrealized appreciation
       
  on investments
    
8,209,783
  
Net realized and unrealized
       
  gain on investments
    
10,103,426
  
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
       
  RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
  
$
10,245,560
  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS


   
For the
    
For the
  
   
Six Months
    
Year
  
   
Ended
    
Ended
  
   
June 30,
    
December 31,
  
   
2018
    
2017
  
   
Unaudited
        
             
OPERATIONS:
            
Net investment income
  
$
142,134
    
$
149,750
  
Net realized gain on
               
  investment transactions
    
1,893,643
      
2,740,173
  
Change in unrealized
               
  appreciation
               
  on investments
    
8,209,783
      
26,004,478
  
Net increase in
               
  net assets resulting
               
  from operations
    
10,245,560
      
28,894,401
  
                 
CAPITAL SHARE
               
  TRANSACTIONS:
                
Proceeds from shares sold
    
7,798,821
      
11,287,018
  
Cost of shares redeemed
    
(7,425,121
)
    
(11,219,526
)
Reinvested distributions
    
—
      
2,089,887
  
Net increase in net assets
               
  resulting from capital
               
  share transactions
    
373,700
      
2,157,379
  
                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
               
  SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                
Net investment income
    
—
      
(419,178
)
Net realized gain
    
—
      
(2,167,654
)
Total distributions
               
  to shareholders
    
—
      
(2,586,832
)
                 
TOTAL INCREASE IN
               
  NET ASSETS
    
10,619,260
      
28,464,948
  
                 
NET ASSETS:
                
Beginning of period
    
143,080,558
      
114,615,610
  
End of period
  
$
153,699,818
    
$
143,080,558
  
                 
UNDISTRIBUTED NET
               
  INVESTMENT
                
  INCOME
  
$
206,017
    
$
63,883
  

 
 
EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
 
1. Organization
The Evercore Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is the sole series of Wall Street EWM Funds Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on April 12, 2011. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is a diversified series with its own investment objectives and policies within the Trust. The Fund seeks to produce growth of capital by investing principally in a diversified portfolio of common stocks. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks realization of current income through the receipt of interest or dividends from investments by investing in dividend paying securities.  The Fund is the successor in interest to The Wall Street Fund, Inc. (the “Predecessor Fund”). On September 15, 2014, the shareholders of the Predecessor Fund approved the reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund, and effective as of the close of business on October 1, 2014, the assets and liabilities of the Predecessor Fund were transferred to the Fund in exchange for shares of the Fund.  Prior, to the reorganization, the Fund had no assets or operations.  Since the Fund’s investment objectives and policies are the same in all material respects as the Predecessor Fund’s, and since the Fund has engaged Evercore Wealth Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), the investment adviser that previously provided services to the Predecessor Fund, the Fund has adopted the prior performance and financial history of the Predecessor Fund.  On March 1, 2016, the Fund’s name changed from “The Wall Street Fund” to “Evercore Equity Fund.”  The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Board Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require 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 results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
 
(a) Investment Valuation – Securities which are traded on a national stock exchange are valued at the last sale price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities traded on the over-the-counter

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
 
market and listed securities for which there were no transactions are valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices. Debt securities are valued at the mean price furnished by a national pricing service, subject to review by the Fund’s investment adviser and determination of the appropriate price whenever a furnished price is significantly different from the previous day’s furnished price. Investments in open-end mutual funds (other than exchange-traded funds) are valued at their respective net asset values on the valuation date.  Securities for which market quotations are not readily available and other assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser pursuant to procedures approved by and under supervision of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
 
GAAP requires disclosures regarding the valuation inputs and techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in such valuation inputs and techniques. The various inputs used in determining the value of each of the Fund’s investments are summarized in the following three broad categories:
 
Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.
   
Level 2 –
Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
   
Level 3 –
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
 
The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. As of June 30, 2018, the Fund’s investments were classified as follows:

                     
Total
  
   
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
    
Fair Value
  
Common
                       
  Stocks*
  
$
149,846,287
    
$
—
    
$
—
    
$
149,846,287
  
Short-Term
                               
  Investment
    
3,771,244
      
—
      
—
      
3,771,244
  
Total
                               
  Investments
  
$
153,617,531
    
$
—
    
$
—
    
$
153,617,531
  
 
*  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for further industry breakout.
 
Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund did not have any transfers between valuation levels or invest in any Level 3 securities.
 
(b) Federal Income and Excise Taxes – The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all net investment company taxable income and net capital gains to shareholders in a manner which results in no tax cost to the Fund. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
 
The Fund has adopted financial reporting rules regarding recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Management has reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there is no impact on the Fund’s net assets and no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Fund is not subject to examination by U.S. tax authorities for tax years prior to the period ended December 31, 2014.
 
(c) Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net realized capital gain, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually.  Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts as a result of the recognition and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles.
 
(d) Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date for financial statement purposes. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are calculated on the basis of identified cost.  Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Acquisition and market discounts and premiums are amortized over the life of the security. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and regulations.
 
Distributions received from the Fund’s investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain, or a return of capital.  The proper characterization of REIT and MLP distributions is generally not known until after the end of each calendar year.  The Fund must use estimates in reporting the character of their income and distributions for financial statement purposes.  Due to the nature of REIT and MLP investments, a portion of
 
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EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
the distributions received by the Fund’s shareholders may represent a return of capital. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets, results of operations or net asset value per share.
 
3. Investment Transactions
The aggregate purchases and sales of securities for the six months ended June 30, 2018, excluding short-term investments, were $10,102,082 and $8,053,370, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities.
 
4. Investment Adviser
The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Evercore Wealth Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), with whom certain trustees and officers of the Fund are also officers and directors of the investment adviser. Pursuant to this Agreement, the Adviser is entitled to receive a management fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
 
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse the Fund for any expenses (excluding taxes, interest, brokerage fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent necessary to ensure that the total annual operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.  The Adviser has the right to receive reimbursement for fee reductions and/or expense payments made in the prior three years provided that after giving effect to such reimbursement, the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements do not exceed 1.00% of average daily net assets in the year of recoupment.  As of June 30, 2018, the Adviser did not recoup any previously waived expenses. This expense limitation agreement will continue in effect until April 30, 2019. Waived fees and reimbursed expenses subject to potential recovery by month of expiration are as follows:
 
 
Expiration
Amount
  
 
June 2019
$57,721
  
 
June 2020
$65,658
  
 
June 2021
$55,322
  
 
Mr. Frederick Taylor serves as an Interested Trustee on the Board of Trustees as that term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act because of his association with the Adviser. For his services as Trustee, Mr. Taylor receives an annual fee of $15,000 from the Fund.
 
5. Shares of Common Stock
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
   
Six Months Ended
    
Year Ended
  
   
June 30, 2018
    
December 31, 2017
  
Shares Sold
    
429,878
      
714,888
  
Shares Redeemed
    
(411,402
)
    
(722,312
)
Shares Reinvested
    
—
      
120,108
  
Net Increase
    
18,476
      
112,684
  
Shares Outstanding:
                
Beginning of Period
    
8,261,415
      
8,148,731
  
End of Period
    
8,279,891
      
8,261,415
  

6. Tax Information
As of December 31, 2017, the Fund’s most recently completed fiscal year end, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
 
Cost of Investments
  
$
84,760,354
  
Gross unrealized appreciation
  
$
61,130,648
  
Gross unrealized depreciation
    
(2,764,068
)
Net unrealized appreciation
    
58,366,580
  
Undistributed ordinary income
    
66,533
  
Undistributed long-term capital gain
    
168,376
  
Total distributable earnings
    
234,909
  
Total accumulated earnings
  
$
58,601,489
  
 
The basis of investments for tax and financial reporting purposes differs principally due to the deferral of losses on wash sales and partnership basis adjustments.
 
There were no distributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2018.
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
   
2017
    
2016
  
Ordinary Income
  
$
453,876
    
$
338,236
  
Long Term Capital Gain
  
$
2,132,956
    
$
—
  
 
The Fund intends to utilize provisions of the federal income tax laws which allow it to carry a realized capital loss forward and offset such losses against any future realized capital gains. At December 31, 2017, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryovers.  During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund utilized $185,404 and $249,009 in short-term and long-term capital loss carryovers, respectively.
 
7. Guarantees and Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with its service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

7

THE EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Selected per share data is based on a share of common stock outstanding throughout each period
 

   
Six Months
                                                              
   
Ended
                                                              
   
June 30,
    
Year Ended December 31,
  
   
2018
    
2017
    
2016
    
2015
    
2014
    
2013
    
2012
    
2011
    
2010
    
2009
    
2008
  
   
(Unaudited)
                                                              
Per Share Data:
                                                                  
Net asset value,
                                                                 
  beginning of period
  
$
17.32
    
$
14.07
    
$
13.40
    
$
14.39
    
$
13.23
    
$
9.84
    
$
8.99
    
$
8.93
    
$
7.76
    
$
5.79
    
$
9.88
  
Income from
  investment operations:
                                                                                        
Net investment income (loss)(1)
    
0.02
      
0.02
      
0.02
      
0.04
      
0.02
      
0.02
      
0.01
      
0.04
      
(0.01
)
    
(0.02
)
    
(0.02
)
Net realized and unrealized
                                                                                       
  gain (loss) on investments
    
1.22
      
3.55
      
0.69
      
(0.37
)
    
2.07
      
3.68
      
0.87
      
0.02
      
1.18
      
1.99
      
(4.01
)
Total from investment operations
    
1.24
      
3.57
      
0.71
      
(0.33
)
    
2.09
      
3.70
      
0.88
      
0.06
      
1.17
      
1.97
      
(4.03
)
Less distributions:
                                                                                        
Distributions from
                                                                                       
  net investment income
    
—
      
(0.05
)
    
(0.03
)
    
(0.04
)
    
(0.02
)
    
(0.03
)
    
(0.03
)
    
—
      
—
      
—
      
—
  
Distributions from net realized
                                                                                       
  gains from security transactions
    
—
      
(0.27
)
    
(0.01
)
    
(0.62
)
    
(0.91
)
    
(0.28
)
    
—
      
—
      
—
      
—
      
(0.06
)
Total distributions
    
—
      
(0.32
)
    
(0.04
)
    
(0.66
)
    
(0.93
)
    
(0.31
)
    
(0.03
)
    
—
      
—
      
—
      
(0.06
)
Net asset value, end of period
  
$
18.56
    
$
17.32
    
$
14.07
    
$
13.40
    
$
14.39
    
$
13.23
    
$
9.84
    
$
8.99
    
$
8.93
    
$
7.76
    
$
5.79
  
Total return
    
7.16
%
    
25.35
%
    
5.31
%
    
(2.30
%)
    
15.74
%
    
37.65
%
    
9.77
%
    
0.67
%
    
15.08
%
    
34.02
%
    
(41.02
%)
Supplemental data and ratios:
                                                                                        
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)
  
$
153,700
    
$
143,081
    
$
114,616
    
$
109,354
    
$
97,184
    
$
78,048
    
$
54,216
    
$
28,051
    
$
20,394
    
$
12,209
    
$
10,594
  
Ratio of operating expenses to
                                                                                       
  average net assets,
                                                                                       
  before reimbursements
    
1.02
%
    
1.06
%
    
1.07
%
    
1.07
%
    
1.29
%
    
1.25
%
    
1.32
%
    
1.47
%
    
2.08
%
    
1.98
%
    
1.76
%
Ratio of operating expenses to
                                                                                       
  average net assets,
                                                                                       
  net of reimbursements
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.00
%
    
1.63
%
    
1.95
%
    
1.76
%
Ratio of net investment
  income (loss)
                                                                                       
  to average net assets,
                                                                                       
  before reimbursements
    
0.17
%
    
0.06
%
    
0.08
%
    
0.27
%
    
(0.14
%)
    
(0.10
%)
    
0.05
%
    
(0.04
%)
    
(0.64
%)
    
(0.34
%)
    
(0.22
%)
Ratio of net investment income
                                                                                       
  (loss) to average net assets,
                                                                                       
  net of reimbursements
    
0.19
%
    
0.12
%
    
0.16
%
    
0.34
%
    
0.15
%
    
0.15
%
    
0.37
%
    
0.43
%
    
(0.19
%)
    
(0.31
%)
    
(0.22
%)
Portfolio turnover rate
    
5.52
%
    
10.73
%
    
22.60
%
    
23.52
%
    
21.53
%
    
36.65
%
    
84.10
%
    
88.29
%
    
42.58
%
    
49.44
%
    
58.78
%
__________
 
(1)
Net investment income (loss) per share is calculated using ending balances prior to consideration of adjustments for permanent book and tax differences.


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

8
EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
EXPENSE EXAMPLE
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)


As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you may also incur additional costs such as a transaction fee charged on the purchase or sale of the Fund or an asset-based management fee. 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.
 
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018.
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 the period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any costs that may be associated with investing in the Fund through a financial intermediary. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing the ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if any costs associated with investing through a financial intermediary were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
     
Expenses
     
Paid
 
Beginning
Ending
During
 
Account
Account
Period(1)
 
Value
Value
1/1/18 –
 
1/1/18
6/30/18
6/30/18
Actual(2)
$1,000.00
$1,071.60
$5.14
       
Hypothetical (5% return
     
  before expenses)
  1,000.00
  1,019.84
  5.01
 
(1)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00% for the six-months ended June 30, 2018, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period.
(2)
Based on the actual returns for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 of 7.16%.


9
EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
ALLOCATION OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS
(Calculated as a percentage of net assets)
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)



 


 

10
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)


Availability of Proxy Voting Information
 
Information regarding how the Fund votes proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free at (800) 443-4693 or by accessing the Fund’s website at www.evercorewealthfunds.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by calling the toll-free number listed above.
 
 
Availability of Fund Portfolio Information
 
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by calling the Fund at (800) 443-4693. The Fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. For information on the Public Reference Room call 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the Fund will make its portfolio holdings information publicly available by posting the information at www.evercorewealthfunds.com on a monthly basis.
 
 
 

 

11

TRUSTEES
Frederick Taylor, Chairman
Laird I. Grant
Katharine Plourde
 
OFFICERS
Frederick Taylor, President
Ruth Calaman, Executive Vice President,
  Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Bill Rouse,
  Executive Vice President & Treasurer
 
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Evercore Wealth Management, LLC.
55 E. 52nd Street
23rd Floor
New York, New York 10055
 
CUSTODIAN
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
 
ADMINISTRATOR, TRANSFER AGENT,
DIVIDEND PAYING AGENT &
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 E. Michigan Street
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
342 North Water Street, Suite 830
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
 
DISTRIBUTOR
Quasar Distributors, LLC
777 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

EVERCORE EQUITY FUND
55 E. 52nd Street
23rd Floor
New York, New York 10055
(800) 443-4693
http://www.evercorewealthfunds.com


 
Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Item 6. Investments.

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

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

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

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

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed‑End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

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

Not Applicable.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)
The Registrant’s President and Treasurer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d‑15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

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

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

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 13. Exhibits.

(a)
(1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Filed herewith.

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c‑1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons.  Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.

(b)
Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.  Furnished herewith.

 
 
SIGNATURES

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


(Registrant)                                          Wall Street EWM Funds Trust

By (Signature and Title)*                   /s/ Frederick Taylor
Frederick Taylor, President

Date     September 5, 2018



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

By (Signature and Title)*                   /s/Frederick Taylor
Frederick Taylor, President

Date     September 5, 2018

By (Signature and Title)*                   /s/ Bill Rouse
Bill Rouse, Treasurer

Date     September 5, 2018

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.