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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM N-CSR

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CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act File Number 811-22704

 

CAMBRIA ETF TRUST

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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2321 Rosecrans Avenue

Suite 3225

El Segundo, CA 90245

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Corporation Service Company

2711 Centerville Road

Suite 400

Wilmington, DE 19808

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

With a Copy to:

W. John McGuire

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20004

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-310-683-5500

 

Date of fiscal year end: April 30, 2019

 

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

The registrant’s schedules as of the close of the reporting period, as set forth in §§ 210.12-12 through 210.12-14 of Regulation S-X [17 CFR §§ 210-12.12-12.14], are attached hereto.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD)

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF (FYLD)

Cambria Global Value ETF (GVAL)

Cambria Global Momentum ETF (GMOM)

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (GAA)

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (VAMO)

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF (SOVB)

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (EYLD)

Cambria Tail Risk ETF (TAIL)

Cambria Core Equity ETF (CCOR)

Cambria Trinity ETF (TRTY)

 

Annual Report

 

April 30, 2019

 

 

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be available on the Funds’ website (www.cambriafunds.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from a Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. Please contact your financial intermediary to request to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account.

 



 

 

 

 

 



Cambria Investment Management

 Table of Contents



 

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

1

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance (Unaudited)

9

Schedules of Investments

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

20

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

24

Cambria Global Value ETF

29

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

35

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

38

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

41

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

45

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

49

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

53

Cambria Core Equity ETF

55

Cambria Trinity ETF

59

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

61

Statements of Operations

64

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

66

Financial Highlights

72

Notes to Financial Statements

75

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

92

Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)

93

Trustees and Officers of the Cambria ETF Trust (Unaudited)

95

Notice to Shareholders (Unaudited)

97

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

98

 

 

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT within sixty days after the end of the period. The Funds’ Forms N-Q and Form N-PORT reports are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

A description of the policies and procedures that Cambria Investment Management L.P., the Funds’ investment advisor, uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling (855)-383-4636; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

 



Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We are pleased to present the following annual report for the Cambria ETF Trust.

 

 

SYLD

 

The Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (“SYLD”) launched on May 14, 2013 at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2019, SYLD posted a gain of 5.86%. For the 12-month period ending April 30, 2019, SYLD posted a gain of 1.10%. For the period since inception through April 30, 2019, SYLD gained 80.65%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 serves as a suitable benchmark for SYLD and, at the end of the fund’s first complete calendar year, identified the S&P 500 in the fund’s prospectus as an appropriate broad-based benchmark for the fund. The table below shows the performance of the fund (NAV) vs. the S&P 500 (a) since inception of SYLD through April 30, 2019, (b) for 12-months ending April 30, 2019, and (c) for the quarter ended April 30, 2019.

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

SYLD

   

S&P 500

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    10.42%       12.68%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    80.65%       103.86%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    1.10%       13.49%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    5.86%       9.48%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -1.75% (1 year), 7.17% (five year), 9.85% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -1.86% (1 year), 7.14% (five year), 9.83% (annualized since inception).

 

 

FYLD

 

The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF (“FYLD”) launched on December 3, 2013, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2019, FYLD posted a gain of 2.11%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, FYLD posted a loss of 6.34%. From the fund’s launch date through April 30, 2019, FYLD posted a gain of 15.00%.

 

We believe that the MSCI EAFE Index serves as a suitable benchmark for FYLD and, at the end of the fund’s first complete calendar year, identified the EAFE Index in the prospectus as an appropriate broad-based benchmark for the FYLD. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the MSCI EAFE Index (a) since inception of FYLD through April 30, 2019, (b) for 12-months ending April 30, 2019, and (c) for the quarter ended April 30, 2019.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

FYLD

   

MSCI

EAFE

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

               

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    15.00%       21.77%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -6.34%       -2.73%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    2.11%       6.33%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -5.05% (1 year), 1.72% (five year), 2.38% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -5.70% (1 year), 1.66% (five year), 2.45% (annualized since inception).

 

 

GVAL

 

The Cambria Global Value ETF (“GVAL”) launched on March 12, 2014 at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2019, GVAL posted a gain of 1.64%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, GVAL posted a loss of 6.24%. For the period from launch through April 30, 2019, the Fund posted a gain of 7.15%.

 

We believe that the MSCI ACWI Index serves as a suitable benchmark for GVAL. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the ACWI Index (a) since inception of GVAL through April 30, 2019, (b) the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, and (c) for the quarter ended April 30, 2019.

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

GVAL

   

ACWI

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    1.35%       7.68%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    7.15%       46.29%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -6.24%       5.63%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    1.64%       7.65%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -9.78% (1 year), 0.03% (five year), 0.64% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -9.99% (1 year), 0.03% (five year), 0.75% (annualized since inception).

 

 

GMOM

 

The Cambria Global Momentum ETF (“GMOM”) launched on November 4, 2014, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2019, GMOM posted a gain of 1.57%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, GMOM posted a loss of 6.23%. From the period from inception through April 30, 2019, GMOM posted a gain of 9.96%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for GMOM is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). We believe the “blended” portfolio of US equities and US Treasuries is a suitable benchmark for GMOM because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. This benchmark has long been used by academia and practitioners alike as a measurement for broad asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the Fund (NAV) vs. the benchmark for the quarter ended April 30, 2019, and from the fund’s inception date through April 30, 2019.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

GMOM

   

S&P Balanced Equity &

Bond Moderate Index

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    2.14%       6.75%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    9.96%       34.11%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -6.23%       10.18%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    1.57%       5.49%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -6.23% (1 year), 2.16% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -6.07% (1year), 2.21% (annualized since inception).

 

 

GAA

 

The Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (“GAA”) launched on December 10, 2014, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month quarter ended April 30, 2019, GAA posted a gain of 2.83%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, GAA posted a gain of 0.91%. From the fund’s inception through April 30, 2019, GAA posted a gain of 20.37%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for GAA is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). We believe the “blended” portfolio of US equities and US Treasuries is a suitable benchmark for GAA because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. This benchmark has long been used by academia and practitioners alike as a measurement for broad asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the benchmark for the quarter ended April 30, 2019, 12-months ended April 30, 2019 and from the fund’s inception date through April 30, 2019.

 

 

   

GAA

   

S&P Balanced Equity &

Bond Moderate Index

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    4.31%       6.98%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    20.37%       34.49%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    0.91%       10.18%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    2.83%       5.49%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -0.61% (1 year), 4.16% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -0.68% (1year), 4.08% (annualized since inception).

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

 

VAMO

 

The Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (“VAMO”) launched on September 8, 2015, at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2019, VAMO posted a loss of 4.96%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, VAMO posted a loss of 16.10%. From the fund’s inception through April 30, 2019, VAMO posted a loss of 14.69%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 serves as a suitable benchmark for VAMO, as VAMO offers a diversified, value-oriented exposure to US equities with downside risk hedging. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the S&P 500 (a) since inception of VAMO through April 30, 2019, (b) for 12-months ending April 30, 2019, and (c) for the quarter ended April 30, 2019

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

VAMO

   

S&P 500

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    -4.27%       13.99%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    -14.69%       61.15%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -16.10%       13.49%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -4.96%       9.48%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -15.46% (1 year), -4.56% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows -15.39% (1 year), -4.49% (annualized since inception).

 

 

SOVB

 

The Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF (“SOVB”) launched on February 23, 2016 at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2019, SOVB posted a loss of 2.19%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, SOVB posted a loss of 5.44%. Since inception, SOVB posted a gain of 14.80%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for SOVB is the Citi World Government Bond Index (WGBI). The World Government Bond Index (WGBI) measures the performance of fixed-rate, local currency, investment-grade sovereign bonds. The WGBI is a widely used benchmark that currently comprises sovereign debt from over 20 countries, denominated in a variety of currencies, and has more than 25 years of history available. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the benchmark for the quarter ended April 30, 2019, 12-months ended April 30, 2019 and from the fund’s inception date through April 30, 2019.

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

SOVB

   

WGBI

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    4.42%       1.53%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    14.80%       4.96%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -5.44%       -0.18%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -2.19%       -0.17%  

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -7.53% (1 year), 4.70% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -8.01% (1 year), 4.68% (annualized since inception).

 

 

EYLD

 

The Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (“EYLD”) launched on July 13, 2016 at $25.00 per share. For the three-month period ended April 30, 2019, EYLD posted a gain of 4.79%. For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2019, EYLD posted a loss of 5.80%. Since inception, EYLD posted a gain of 40.45%.

 

We believe that the MSCI Emerging Markets Total Return Index serves as a suitable benchmark for EYLD. The table below shows the Fund (NAV) vs. the MSCI EM Index since inception of the fund through April 30, 2019, and for 12-months ending April 30, 2019, and (c) for the quarter ended April 30, 2019.

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

EYLD

   

MSCI EEM

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    12.91%       11.34%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    40.45%       35.06%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -5.80%       -4.68%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    4.79%       3.24%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -8.44% (1 year), 12.59% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -9.48% (1 year), 12.87% (annualized since inception).

 

 

TAIL

 

The Cambria Tail Risk ETF (“TAIL”) launched on April 6, 2017 at $25.00 per share. For the quarter ended April 30, 2019, TAIL posted a loss of 4.19%. For the year ended April 30, 2019 TAIL posted a loss of 6.31%. Since inception, TAIL has posted a loss of 18.17%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for TAIL is the Bloomberg Barclays Short Term Treasury Total Return Index Unhedged. TAIL is not an aggressive hedging strategy, and as such, an index of short term Treasuries which approximates a conservative money-market fund is a suitable benchmark. The Index tracks the market for treasury bills issued by the US government. US Treasury bills are issued in fixed maturity terms of 4-, 13-, 26- and 52-weeks. The table below show the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the benchmark for the quarter ended April 30, 2019, 12-months ended April 30, 2019 and from the fund’s inception date through April 30, 2019

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

TAIL

   

Short Treasury

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    -9.23%       1.66%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    -18.17%       3.46%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -6.31%       2.29%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -4.19%       0.63%  

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -7.58% (1 year), -8.58% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: -7.23% (1 year), -8.49% (annualized since inception).

 

 

CCOR

 

The Cambria Core Equity ETF (“CCOR”) launched on May 23, 2017 at $25.00 per share. For the quarter ended April 30, 2019, CCOR returned 2.96%. For one-year ended April 30, 2019, CCOR posted a gain of 10.69%. Since inception, the fund has posted a gain of 10.70%.

 

We believe that the S&P 500 serves as a suitable benchmark for CCOR. CCOR offers exposure to diversified US equities, with use of options to control volatility. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the S&P 500 (a) since inception of CCOR through April 30, 2019, (b) for 12-months ending April 30, 2019, and (c) for the quarter ended April 30, 2019.

 

   

Vs Benchmark

 
   

CCOR

   

S&P 500

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    5.38%       13.39%  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    10.70%       27.55%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    10.69%       13.49%  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    2.96%       9.48%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: 9.06% (1 year), 5.61% (annualized since inception). The Fund’s performance (Market Price) as March 31, 2019 is as follows: 9.26% (1 year), 5.76% (annualized since inception).

 

 

TRTY

 

The Cambria Trinity ETF (“TRTY”) launched on September 10, 2018, at $25.00 per share. For 3-months ending April 30, 2019, 2018, TRTY has returned 1.34%. Since inception through April 30, 2019, the fund posted a loss of 1.71%.

 

We believe that a suitable benchmark for TRTY is the S&P Balanced Equity and Bond – Moderate Index (SPBXMI). We believe the “blended” portfolio of US equities and US Treasuries is a suitable benchmark for TRTY because the equity-bond blend is the precursor to most modern asset allocation strategies. This benchmark has long been used by academia and practitioners alike as a measurement for broad asset allocation strategies. The table below shows the of the Fund (NAV) vs. the benchmark for the quarter ended April 30, 2019, 12-months ended April 30, 2019 and from the fund’s inception date through April 30, 2019.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

   

TRTY

   

S&P Balanced Equity &

Bond Moderate Index

 

Annualized Returns Since Inception

    -       -  

Cumulative Returns Since Inception

    -1.71%       4.59%  

12 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    -       -  

3 Months Ended 4/30/2019

    1.34%       5.49%  

 

The Fund’s performance (NAV) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows: -2.00% (cumulative since inception). The Fund’s performance (market price) as of March 31, 2019 is as follows -1.80% (cumulative since inception).

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Mebane Faber

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Shareholder Letter

(Unaudited)



 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

 

Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Market price returns are based upon the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at the close of the exchange and does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were trade at other times. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.”

 

The information provided represents the opinion of the manager at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future events or investment advice.

 

Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The S&P 500 Index is a diverse index that includes 500 American companies that represent over 70% of the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market.

 

The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index represents issuers with strong cash flows, highest dividends paid to shareholders, net stock buybacks and net debt paydowns. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers in foreign developed countries with marketing capitalizations of at least $200 million. The Index is comprised of the 100 issuers with high rankings across a composite of the aforementioned factors.

 

The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index, designed to measure developed market equity performance excluding the U.S. and Canada, consisting of 21 stock markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.

 

The Cambria Global Value Index consists of equity securities of issuers that are domiciled in, trade in, or have exposure to a market that is undervalued according to various valuation metrics. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers having a market capitalization of at least $200 million.

 

The MSCI ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI consists of 46 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 23 emerging market country indexes.

 

The S&P Balanced Equity and Bond Index is comprised of three multi-asset class indices, each with a particular risk level. The indices consist of U.S. Treasury Bonds and Equities with the following asset mix proportions: Conservative: 75% Treasuries/ 25% Equities, Moderate: 50% Treasuries/50% Equities, Growth: 25% Treasuries/75% Equities.

 

The Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index is designed to model absolute positive returns with reduced volatility, and manageable risk and drawdowns, by identifying an investable portfolio of equity and fixed income securities, real estate, commodities and currencies.

 

The FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index (WGBI) measures the performance of fixed-rate, local currency, investment grade sovereign bonds. The WGBI is a widely used benchmark that currently comprises sovereign debt from over 20 countries, denominated in a variety of currencies, and has more than 25 years of history available. The WGBI provides a broad benchmark for the global sovereign fixed income market. Sub-indices are available in any combination of currency, maturity, or rating.

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free-float weighted equity index that captures large and mid-cap representation across Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

 

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Short Treasury Index is composed of zero-coupon Treasury Bills and fixed-rate. Treasury bonds with a maturity between 1 and 12 months. As Treasury bonds and notes fall below one year-to-maturity and exit the U.S. Treasury Index, they become eligible for the Short Treasury Index. Maturity subindices are published in three-month increments: 1-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-9 month, and 9-12 month and can be separated into subindices that only include bills or only include notes that have aged below 1-year.

 

The Cambria Trinity Index employs a balanced, systematic approach to asset allocation, focusing on diversification, value investing, and trend following.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF versus the S&P 500 Index

 

The Fund returned 1.10% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. For the twelve months ending April 30, 2019, SYLD underperformed the S&P 500 by 12.39%. Underweight in Information Technology and Consumer Staples, coupled with over-weights in Financials contributed to underperformance. Stock selection in Industrials offset part of the underperformance.

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

 

1.10%

0.91%

10.42%

10.41%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.49%

13.49%

12.68%

12.68%

 

 

  

* Fund inception date is May 13, 2013.

 

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The index is unmanaged and is not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF versus the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index and the MSCI EAFE Index

 

 

The Fund returned -6.34% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. For twelve months ending April 30, 2019, FYLD underperformed the MSCI EAFE Total Return Index by 3.61%. During this period, stock selection in Japan, United Kingdom and France were the drivers of underperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

 

-6.34%

-6.63%

2.62%

2.60%

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index

 

-6.69%

-6.69%

2.98%

2.98%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

-2.73%

-2.73%

3.71%

3.71%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is December 2, 2013.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index represents issuers with strong cash flows, highest dividends paid to shareholders, net stock buybacks and net debt paydowns. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers in foreign developed countries with marketing capitalizations of at least $200 million. The Index is comprised of the 100 issuers with high rankings across a composite of the aforementioned factors.

 

MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indexes: 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.

 

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 Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Value ETF versus the Cambria Global Value Index and the MSCI ACWI Index

 

The Fund returned -6.24% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. For twelve months ending April 30, 2019, GVAL underperformed the MSCI ACWI Total Return Index by 13.4%. Significant over-weights in Turkey, Portugal, Greece, and Norway led the underperformance. Over-weights in Brazil offset some of GVAL’s underperformance.

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

-6.24%

-7.37%

1.35%

1.09%

Cambria Global Value Index

 

-5.56%

-5.56%

2.30%

2.30%

MSCI ACWI Index

 

5.63%

5.63%

7.68%

7.68%

 

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is March 11, 2014.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.68%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

Cambria Global Value Index consists of equity securities of issuers that are domiciled in, trade in, or have exposure to a market that is undervalued according to various valuation metrics. The initial screening universe for this Index includes issuers having a market capitalization of at least $200 million.

 

MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI consists of 45 country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indices included are: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.

 

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 Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Momentum ETF versus the S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index and the S&P 500 Index

 

The Fund returned -6.23% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. For the 12-month period ending April 30, 2019, GMOM returned -6.23%. Small-cap and emerging markets stocks, global value stocks, financial stocks were the largest sources of underperformers. US treasuries and global tech stocks offset some of the negative performance.

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

-6.23%

-6.33%

2.14%

2.13%

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index

 

10.18%

10.18%

6.75%

6.75%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.49%

13.49%

11.06%

11.06%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is November 3, 2014.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 1.07%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The index is unmanaged and is not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index the S&P 500 Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index combines investable S&P indices for core equity and fixed income to provide a regularly rebalanced multi-asset measure for moderate risk-reward profiles The construction of the index consists of a position in the S&P 500 Total Return Index with 50% weight, and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index with 50% weight.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF versus the Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index, S&P Balanced Equity Bond – Moderate Index and the S&P 500 Index

 

The Fund returned 0.91% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. For the 12-months ending April 30, 2019, GAA returned 0.91%. Main detractors from performance we Ex-US equities as well as value tilts. Positive contributions from global treasuries resulted in slightly positive performance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

0.91%

0.43%

4.31%

4.16%

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index

 

10.18%

10.18%

6.98%

6.98%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is December 9, 2014.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.33%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation Index is designed to model absolute positive returns with reduced volatility, and manageable risk and drawdowns, by identifying an investable portfolio of equity and fixed income securities, real estate, commodities and currencies.

 

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index the S&P 500 Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index combines investable S&P indices for core equity and fixed income to provide a regularly rebalanced multi-asset measure for moderate risk-reward profiles The construction of the index consists of a position in the S&P 500 Total Return Index with 50% weight, and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index with 50% weight

 

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Cambria Investment Management

 Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF versus S&P 500 Index

 

The Fund returned -16.10% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. For the twelve months ending April 30, 2019, VAMO underperformed the S&P 500 by 29.59%. In addition to the short hedge to the S&P 500, which returned 13.49% for the period, Stock selection in Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, and Financials contributed most to underperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

 

-16.10%

-16.30%

-4.27%

-4.32%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.49

13.49

13.99

13.99

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is September 8, 2015.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.65%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

 

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Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF versus the FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index

 

The Fund returned -5.44% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019, SOVB had a loss of 5.44%. Allocations to debt in Argentina, Turkey, and Brazil were the largest detractors of performance. Bonds of Mexico, Croatia, and US Treasuries had positive returns. Long duration outperformed short duration.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

 

-5.44%

-6.25%

4.42%

4.37%

FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index

 

-0.18%

-0.18%

1.53%

1.53%

 

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is February 22, 2016.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

FTSE/Citi World Government Bond Index measures the performance of fixed-rate, local currency, investment grade sovereign bonds. The WGBI is a widely used benchmark that currently comprises sovereign debt from over 20 countries, denominated in a variety of currencies, and has more than 25 years of history available. The WGBI provides a broad benchmark for the global sovereign fixed income market. Sub-indices are available in any combination of currency, maturity, or rating.

 

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Cambria Investment Management 

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF versus the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield Index and MSCI Emerging Market Index

 

The Fund returned -5.80% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019, EYLD underperformed EEM by 1.12%. Stock selection in China, India, Turkey, plus the negative currency effect from South Africa and Brazil, contributed to this underperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

-5.80%

-5.13%

12.91%

13.26%

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield Index

 

-5.10%

-5.10%

14.77%

14.77%

MSCI Emerging Market Index

 

-4.68%

-4.68%

11.34%

11.34%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is July 13, 2016 and the Fund commenced operations on July 14, 2016.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.65%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free-float weighted equity index that captures large and mid-cap representation across Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Tail Risk ETF versus the Bloomberg Barclays Short Treasury Index.

 

The Fund returned -6.31% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019, TAIL posted a loss of 6.31%. Once again, the bearish hedge on the S&P 500 index – produced a total return of 13.49% during this period – led to negative performance. Treasury holdings mitigated some of the losses.

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

 

-6.31%

-6.31%

-9.23%

-9.19%

Bloomberg Barclays Short Treasury Index

 

2.29%

2.29%

1.66%

1.66%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is April 5, 2017.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 0.59%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Short Treasury Index is composed of zero-coupon Treasury Bills and fixed-rate. Treasury bonds with a maturity between 1 and 12 months. As Treasury bonds and notes fall below one year-to-maturity and exit the U.S. Treasury Index, they become eligible for the Short Treasury Index. Maturity subindices are published in three-month increments: 1-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-9 month, and 9-12 month and can be separated into subindices that only include bills or only include notes that have aged below 1-year.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Core Equity ETF versus the S&P 500 Index.

 

The Fund returned 10.69% for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019, CCOR returned 10.69%, underperforming the S&P500 by 2.80%. Some of the underperformance is attributed to options positions, while underweights Telecom and Technology also contributed to underperformance.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

One Year Return

Since Inception (Annualized)*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 

10.69%

10.75%

5.38%

5.32%

S&P 500 Index

 

13.49%

13.49%

13.39%

13.39%

 

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is May 23, 2017.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 1.21%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

 

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Manager’s Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance

(Unaudited)



 

Comparison of Change in the Value of a $10,000 Investment in the Cambria Trinity ETF versus the Cambria Trinity Index.

 

The Fund returned -1.71% for the since inception period ended April 30, 2019. For the period since inception ending on April 30, 2019, the Fund returned -1.71%, underperforming its benchmark by 6.30%. The largest detractors from performance were momentum strategies, followed by mid-cap value equities.

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE

PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019

 

 

Cumulative Inception to Date*

 

 

Net Asset Value

Market Price

Cambria Trinity ETF

 

-1.71%

-1.52%

S&P Balanced Equity & Bond – Moderate Index

 

4.59%

4.59%

 

 

 

* Fund inception date is September 7, 2018.

 

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in

the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future

results of the Fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information please call 855-ETF-INFO (383-4636). As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the annual fund operating expenses are 1.05%.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees

or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would

have been lower. The indexes are unmanaged and are not available for investment.

 

There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.

 

Cambria Trinity Index employs a balanced, systematic approach to asset allocation, focusing on diversification, value investing, and trend following.

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

April 30, 2019



 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK — 98.7%

         
           

Communication Services — 1.1%

         

Gannett

    138,060     $ 1,288,100  
                 

Consumer Discretionary — 23.8%

               

Abercrombie & Fitch, Cl A

    31,234       933,584  

Best Buy

    19,681       1,464,463  

BJ's Restaurants

    30,046       1,499,596  

Buckle (A)

    63,028       1,164,758  

Deckers Outdoor*

    7,032       1,112,533  

Dick's Sporting Goods

    25,164       931,068  

Dillard's, Cl A

    7,739       529,735  

Dollar General

    7,920       998,633  

Express*

    76,560       281,741  

Foot Locker

    15,527       888,300  

GameStop, Cl A

    70,511       609,920  

Gap

    33,360       870,029  

Gentex

    56,063       1,291,131  

Group 1 Automotive

    11,772       921,865  

Guess?

    51,485       1,048,750  

Home Depot

    10,892       2,218,700  

Kohl's

    18,391       1,307,600  

Lear

    6,108       873,444  

Office Depot

    243,586       584,606  

O'Reilly Automotive*

    6,106       2,311,548  

Shoe Carnival

    22,440       800,210  

Signet Jewelers

    28,370       657,617  

Six Flags Entertainment

    22,149       1,175,890  

Target

    10,710       829,168  

Visteon*

    6,449       425,763  

Wyndham Destinations

    22,678       987,854  
              26,718,506  

 

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

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

April 30, 2019



 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Consumer Staples — 1.2%

               

Universal

    12,537     $ 675,243  

Walgreens Boots Alliance

    12,106       648,518  
              1,323,761  

Energy — 4.8%

               

Arch Coal

    13,554       1,314,467  

CNX Resources*

    47,975       429,856  

ConocoPhillips

    11,040       696,845  

Exxon Mobil

    12,536       1,006,390  

Southwestern Energy*

    195,180       770,961  

Valero Energy

    13,211       1,197,709  
              5,416,228  

Financials — 28.8%

               

Aflac

    28,586       1,440,163  

Allstate

    17,090       1,692,935  

American International Group

    16,321       776,390  

Ameriprise Financial

    9,007       1,321,957  

Assured Guaranty

    35,948       1,714,720  

CIT Group

    20,024       1,066,678  

Citizens Financial Group

    32,664       1,182,437  

Discover Financial Services

    19,231       1,567,134  

Federated Investors, Cl B

    36,062       1,108,185  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    42,840       1,234,649  

Franklin Resources

    30,493       1,054,753  

JPMorgan Chase

    9,353       1,085,416  

Lincoln National

    14,729       982,719  

M&T Bank

    6,269       1,066,169  

MetLife

    14,040       647,665  

New York Community Bancorp

    108,140       1,257,668  

PNC Financial Services Group

    7,138       977,406  

Reinsurance Group of America, Cl A

    6,417       972,240  

SunTrust Banks

    24,929       1,632,351  

Synchrony Financial

    42,100       1,459,607  

Travelers

    11,166       1,605,112  

Trustmark

    31,616       1,136,911  

Unum Group

    26,820       990,194  

US Bancorp

    14,510       773,673  

Voya Financial

    25,123       1,379,002  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Cl A

    70,575       1,321,870  

Wells Fargo

    19,426       940,413  
              32,388,417  

Health Care — 1.4%

               

McKesson

    5,743       684,853  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Patterson

    42,627     $ 930,973  
              1,615,826  

Industrials — 17.2%

               

AGCO

    13,265       938,897  

Boeing

    3,159       1,193,123  

Cummins

    9,210       1,531,531  

Delta Air Lines

    20,727       1,208,177  

Eaton

    20,051       1,660,624  

FTI Consulting*

    28,663       2,435,782  

Huntington Ingalls Industries

    3,614       804,404  

ManpowerGroup

    11,462       1,100,810  

Oshkosh

    12,401       1,024,199  

Regal Beloit

    12,768       1,086,301  

Robert Half International

    15,480       961,153  

Southwest Airlines

    28,586       1,550,219  

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Cl A

    13,020       1,131,438  

United Continental Holdings*

    22,842       2,029,740  

Wabash National

    42,281       637,597  
              19,293,995  

Information Technology — 13.1%

               

Apple

    10,551       2,117,269  

Applied Materials

    22,088       973,418  

Avnet

    32,373       1,573,651  

Belden

    17,356       964,126  

Cirrus Logic*

    21,896       1,041,812  

Corning

    43,362       1,381,080  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

    73,697       1,165,150  

HP

    36,449       727,158  

Intel

    19,467       993,596  

Texas Instruments

    20,220       2,382,522  

Xerox

    42,914       1,431,611  
              14,751,393  

Materials — 6.9%

               

Eastman Chemical

    9,240       728,851  

International Paper

    19,915       932,221  

Kaiser Aluminum

    7,886       775,983  

LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A

    7,774       685,900  

Nucor

    16,546       944,280  

Olin

    39,120       848,513  

Steel Dynamics

    23,673       749,961  

Warrior Met Coal

    44,674       1,384,894  

Worthington Industries

    17,970       721,136  
              7,771,739  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Real Estate — 0.4%

         

Realogy Holdings

    30,566     $ 397,969  
                 
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $100,190,994)

            110,965,934  
                 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.8%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (B)(C)

    901,730       901,730  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $901,730)

            901,730  
                 

Total Investments 99.5%

               

(Cost $101,092,724)

          $ 111,867,664  

Other Assets and Liabilities 0.5%

            546,682  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 112,414,346  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

(A)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $872,459.

(B)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $901,730.

(C)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

 

Cl — Class

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK — 98.1%

               
                 

Australia — 17.4%

               

AGL Energy

    19,688     $ 308,532  

Alumina

    123,819       195,521  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank

    37,168       269,876  

BHP Group

    11,224       295,922  

BlueScope Steel

    11,523       109,256  

Crown Resorts

    23,031       215,773  

Fortescue Metals Group

    54,556       274,984  

JB Hi-Fi

    17,480       317,552  

Metcash

    147,344       298,107  

Perpetual

    9,970       287,600  

Qantas Airways

    55,461       219,336  

QBE Insurance Group

    34,891       318,032  

South32

    207,782       489,230  

Super Retail Group

    50,601       308,912  

Wesfarmers

    12,098       307,111  

Whitehaven Coal

    71,047       210,355  

Woodside Petroleum

    11,037       275,353  
              4,701,452  

Belgium — 1.3%

               

Ageas

    6,732       354,880  
                 

Canada — 12.9%

               

Canadian Natural Resources

    9,200       276,199  

Ensign Energy Services

    39,100       164,315  

Genworth MI Canada

    8,825       274,229  

Great-West Lifeco

    8,061       202,593  

IGM Financial

    5,505       152,038  

Imperial Oil

    11,500       334,090  

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty

    13,444       311,087  

Magna International

    6,992       389,187  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Methanex

    4,600     $ 252,164  

Norbord

    6,900       175,732  

Sun Life Financial

    9,200       382,229  

Suncor Energy

    9,200       303,393  

TFI International

    8,817       289,578  
              3,506,834  

Denmark — 1.9%

               

Novo Nordisk, Cl B

    4,893       239,273  

Pandora

    2,581       108,260  

Spar Nord Bank

    18,469       158,711  
              506,244  

France — 5.3%

               

AXA

    8,339       222,088  

BNP Paribas

    5,251       279,459  

Casino Guichard Perrachon

    4,227       173,047  

Engie

    14,435       213,794  

Metropole Television

    12,722       252,420  

Natixis

    48,760       287,010  
              1,427,818  

Germany — 2.4%

               

Freenet

    9,998       234,368  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs

    1,663       415,946  
              650,314  

Hong Kong — 5.7%

               

Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings, Cl H

    293,250       152,143  

Shanghai Industrial Holdings

    84,516       198,663  

Shimao Property Holdings

    184,000       560,575  

Shougang Fushan Resources Group

    1,702,000       412,222  

Skyworth Digital Holdings

    736,000       217,663  
              1,541,266  

Italy — 4.1%

               

Eni

    21,804       372,163  

Saras

    99,345       177,390  

Societa Cattolica di Assicurazioni SC

    29,302       273,111  

Unipol Gruppo

    55,301       281,349  
              1,104,013  

Japan (B) — 16.1%

               

Astellas Pharma

    13,800       186,940  

Idemitsu Kosan

    6,314       204,336  

JFE Holdings

    20,700       353,997  

KDDI

    13,800       314,726  

Kobe Steel

    36,800       280,472  

Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings *(A)

    41,400       172,074  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Mitsui

    13,800     $ 222,247  

Mixi

    4,600       99,024  

NGK Spark Plug

    13,800       267,217  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone

    6,900       285,923  

NTT DOCOMO

    11,870       256,857  

Shinsei Bank *

    18,400       254,704  

Sompo Holdings

    6,900       257,739  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement

    9,200       373,302  

Tokio Marine Holdings

    6,900       346,998  

Toyo Kanetsu

    11,500       218,345  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings

    13,800       274,898  
              4,369,799  

Netherlands — 4.1%

               

Aegon

    57,822       301,958  

ASR Nederland

    5,259       233,581  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize

    16,077       386,967  

Signify (C)

    5,993       179,673  
              1,102,179  

New Zealand — 0.4%

         

SKY Network Television

    140,134       114,187  

Norway — 2.2%

         

DNB (A)

    18,959       364,019  

Telenor

    11,618       233,237  
              597,256  

Portugal — 1.1%

         

EDP - Energias de Portugal

    79,207       300,187  
                 

Spain — 4.1%

         

Endesa

    10,264       255,685  

International Consolidated Airlines Group

    41,449       292,084  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion

    36,279       280,766  

Repsol

    16,514       280,240  
              1,108,775  

Sweden — 2.4%

         

JM

    10,021       190,773  

Peab

    26,481       242,025  

Telia

    53,779       228,997  
              661,795  

Switzerland — 2.3%

         

Swiss Re

    3,070       295,445  

Zurich Insurance Group

    1,012       322,684  
              618,129  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

United Kingdom — 14.4%

         

Anglo American

    9,638     $ 249,022  

Direct Line Insurance Group

    41,961       180,239  

Glencore

    74,290       294,837  

HSBC Holdings

    31,206       271,461  

Kingfisher

    51,853       178,575  

Legal & General Group

    69,882       253,513  

Lloyds Banking Group

    418,646       341,579  

Man Group

    158,148       322,949  

Pearson

    21,362       231,261  

Persimmon

    11,822       344,700  

Rio Tinto

    6,262       364,597  

Royal Dutch Shell, Cl A

    8,096       258,651  

Royal Mail

    46,504       153,301  

Tate & Lyle

    31,993       320,235  

Vodafone Group

    80,710       149,449  
              3,914,369  
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $28,727,199)

            26,579,497  
                 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT1.6%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (D)(E)

    421,421       421,421  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $421,421)

            421,421  
                 

Total Investments 99.7%

               

(Cost $29,148,620)

          $ 27,000,918  

Other Assets and Liabilities 0.3%

            94,304  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 27,095,222  

 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

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

 

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*

Non-income producing security.

(A)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $397,701.

(B)

All Japanese securities were deemed temporarily illiquid due to extended holiday market closure. As of April 30, 2019, the total temporarily illiquid securities was 4,369,799 and represent s 16.1% of Net Assets.

(C)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2019 was $179,673 and represents 0.7% of Net Assets.

(D)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $421,421.

(E)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

 

Cl — Class

 

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments were considered level 1 in accordance with the authoritative guidance of fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK — 91.7%

         
           

Brazil — 7.6%

         

AMBEV

    238,320     $ 1,122,586  

Banco do Brasil

    182,564       2,307,948  

Banco Santander Brasil

    162,407       1,874,198  

Cia Siderurgica Nacional *

    418,758       1,549,611  

Cosan

    118,268       1,408,865  

JBS

    439,534       2,199,295  

Vale

    130,989       1,678,327  
              12,140,830  

Czech Republic — 5.9%

               

CEZ

    85,434       1,986,807  

Erste Group Bank

    23,947       958,305  

Komercni Banka

    47,665       1,806,089  

Moneta Money Bank (C)

    284,663       911,725  

PFNonwovens *

    55,896       1,839,163  

Philip Morris CR

    3,128       1,877,770  
              9,379,859  

Greece — 8.6%

               

Alpha Bank AE *

    31,019       48,081  

Athens Water Supply & Sewage

    147,560       984,749  

Bank of Greece

    79,968       1,176,765  

FF Group *(A) (B)

    25,407        

Hellenic Petroleum

    169,592       1,569,275  

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization

    77,020       1,069,458  

Holding ADMIE IPTO

    168,542       324,388  

Intralot -Integrated Lottery Systems & Services *

    550,392       258,041  

JUMBO

    65,617       1,192,260  

Karelia Tobacco

    5,712       1,665,717  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries

    125,664       3,205,096  

Mytilineos Holdings

    93,840       1,017,254  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

National Bank of Greece *

    3,849     $ 8,436  

OPAP

    76,036       818,710  

Piraeus Bank *

    872       1,765  

Public Power *

    168,542       238,187  
              13,578,182  

Italy — 7.3%

               

Atlantia

    57,041       1,555,931  

Enel

    320,008       2,023,963  

Eni

    77,899       1,329,625  

Intesa Sanpaolo

    513,231       1,345,276  

Saipem *

    7,259       36,776  

Telecom Italia *

    2,304,846       1,288,943  

UniCredit

    92,603       1,280,642  

Unipol Gruppo

    263,593       1,341,055  

UnipolSai

    492,819       1,349,811  
              11,552,022  

Norway — 6.8%

               

Aker Solutions *

    213,592       1,096,004  

DNB (D)

    63,565       1,220,470  

Equinor

    48,181       1,074,759  

Gjensidige Forsikring

    48,701       945,801  

Norsk Hydro

    196,935       843,670  

Petroleum Geo-Services *

    285,091       630,657  

Storebrand

    210,531       1,776,499  

Telenor

    49,270       989,118  

TGS Nopec Geophysical

    50,876       1,329,182  

Yara International

    20,686       932,943  
              10,839,103  

Poland — 8.0%

               

Bank Millennium *

    321,406       811,200  

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

    32,507       967,184  

CCC

    15,990       867,819  

Grupa Lotos

    78,911       1,717,211  

ING Bank Slaski

    16,376       827,060  

KGHM Polska Miedz *

    34,873       938,567  

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna *

    382,323       952,444  

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN

    36,330       930,912  

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo

    604,909       918,100  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski

    94,212       967,402  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen

    87,345       959,973  

Santander Bank Polska

    9,309       966,600  

Tauron Polska Energia *

    2,040,569       924,849  
              12,749,321  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Portugal — 8.5%

         

Altri SGPS

    69,524     $ 544,679  

Corticeira Amorim SGPS

    440,776       5,309,601  

CTT-Correios de Portugal

    27,631       78,283  

EDP - Energias de Portugal

    440,130       1,668,049  

Galp Energia SGPS

    123,409       2,072,089  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS

    40,580       660,874  

Mota-Engil SGPS *

    80,242       213,660  

Navigator

    66,159       292,365  

NOS SGPS

    40,943       274,842  

Pharol SGPS *

    799,606       140,445  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS

    100,982       288,818  

Semapa-Sociedade de Investimento e Gestao

    118,184       1,937,964  

Teixeira Duarte *

    538,417       87,866  
              13,569,535  

Russia — 7.9%

               

Alrosa PJSC

    1,651,584       2,407,018  

Gazprom Neft PJSC

    437,920       2,438,298  

Gazprom PJSC

    487,832       1,237,004  

Rosneft PJSC

    258,944       1,717,316  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC

    376,121       1,309,868  

Severstal PJSC

    108,528       1,754,409  

Unipro PJSC

    29,321,056       1,183,159  

Uralkali *

    386,376       525,277  
              12,572,349  

Singapore — 7.6%

               

CapitaLand

    448,400       1,163,776  

City Developments

    178,200       1,171,317  

ComfortDelGro

    629,800       1,245,616  

Golden Agri-Resources

    5,410,400       1,153,603  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage

    45,900       1,198,712  

Oversea-Chinese Banking

    140,800       1,252,614  

SATS

    314,300       1,208,580  

Sembcorp Industries

    604,400       1,182,048  

Singapore Airlines

    167,000       1,188,560  

United Overseas Bank

    61,400       1,256,350  
              12,021,176  

Spain — 8.9%

               

Acciona

    17,445       2,021,208  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria

    141,080       857,322  

Banco Santander

    195,984       991,702  

CaixaBank

    281,971       897,862  

Enagas

    46,266       1,318,060  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Endesa

    54,684     $ 1,362,224  

Ferrovial

    62,160       1,531,028  

Iberdrola

    208,524       1,893,972  

Mapfre

    432,529       1,297,713  

Naturgy Energy Group

    67,896       1,928,180  
              14,099,271  

Turkey — 6.7%

               

Akbank T.A.S. *

    1,030,335       1,056,771  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari

    731,966       1,123,667  

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding

    825,025       1,064,655  

KOC Holding

    396,517       1,076,535  

Petkim Petrokimya Holding *

    1,426,783       1,068,850  

Turkiye Halk Bankasi *

    1,059,457       1,038,701  

Turkiye Is Bankasi, Cl C *

    1,108,164       995,451  

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari

    1,134,242       1,159,543  

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO, Cl D

    1,530,316       1,036,129  

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi *

    3,067,563       1,064,180  
              10,684,482  

United Kingdom — 7.9%

               

Anglo American

    45,328       1,171,162  

Aviva

    225,232       1,261,455  

BP

    171,287       1,248,574  

British American Tobacco

    31,605       1,232,268  

BT Group, Cl A

    424,690       1,268,471  

HSBC Holdings

    147,266       1,281,067  

Legal & General Group

    337,615       1,224,777  

Rio Tinto

    21,547       1,254,546  

Rolls-Royce Holdings

    108,022       1,288,314  

Vodafone Group

    681,714       1,262,318  
              12,492,952  

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $154,704,325)

            145,679,082  
           

PREFERRED STOCK — 2.9%

         

Brazil — 2.9%

         

Banco Bradesco (E)

    258,406       2,346,090  

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais (E)

    297,592       1,101,237  

Telefonica Brasil (E)

    91,742       1,090,066  
                 
Total Preferred Stock                

(Cost $4,502,001)

            4,537,393  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.6%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (F)(G)

    975,390       975,390  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $975,390)

            975,390  
                 

Total Investments - 95.2%

               

(Cost $160,181,716)

          $ 151,191,865  
                 

Other Assets and Liabilities 4.8%

            7,701,981  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 158,893,846  

  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

(A)

Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(B)

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $0 and represented 0.0% of Net Assets. (See Note 2).

(C)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2019 was $911,725 and represents 0.6% of Net Assets.

(D)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $915,338.

(E)

There is currently no rate available.

(F)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $975,390.

(G)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

 

Cl — Class

PJSC — Private Joint Stock Company

 

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

 

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The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019, in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments carried at market value:

 

 

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3(1)

   

Total

 

Common Stock

                               

Brazil

  $ 12,140,830     $     $     $ 12,140,830  

Czech Republic

    9,379,859                   9,379,859  

Greece

    13,578,182                   13,578,182  

Italy

    11,552,022                   11,552,022  

Norway

    10,839,103                   10,839,103  

Poland

    12,749,321                   12,749,321  

Portugal

    13,569,535                   13,569,535  

Russia

    12,572,349                   12,572,349  

Singapore

    12,021,176                   12,021,176  

Spain

    14,099,271                   14,099,271  

Turkey

    10,684,482                   10,684,482  

United Kingdom

    12,492,952                   12,492,952  

Total Common Stock

    145,679,082                   145,679,082  

Preferred Stock

                               

Brazil

    4,537,393                   4,537,393  

Total Preferred Stock

    4,537,393                   4,537,393  

Short-Term Investment

    975,390                   975,390  

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 151,191,865     $     $     $ 151,191,865  

 

(1)

Included in Level 3 are two securities with total value of $0. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and disclosures of significant unobservable inputs are presented when the Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets. Management has concluded that Level 3 investments are not material in relation to net assets.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. There were transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 during the period when foreign equity securities were fair valued using other observable market based inputs in place of the closing exchange price due to events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment was principally traded. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 94.9%

         
           

United States — 94.9%

         
           

Equity ETF — 40.6%

         

iShares Global Healthcare ETF

    120,520     $ 7,181,787  

iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (A)

    166,056       7,553,887  

iShares Global Utilities ETF

    270,302       14,639,556  

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

    171,671       7,577,558  

iShares Residential Real Estate ETF

    112,619       7,876,573  

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

    87,438       7,586,995  
              52,416,356  

Fixed Income ETF — 54.3%

               

Invesco Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt ETF

    286,114       7,999,747  

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF(A)

    62,998       7,743,084  

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

    82,390       8,725,101  

iShares MBS ETF

    73,115       7,749,459  

SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF

    204,266       7,408,728  

VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF

    312,476       7,321,313  

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

    97,065       7,738,993  

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

    96,479       7,810,940  

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    137,377       7,667,010  
              70,164,375  

Total Exchange Traded Funds

               

(Cost $119,354,065)

            122,580,731  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 7.5%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (B)(C)

    9,734,040       9,734,040  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $9,734,040)

            9,734,040  
                 

Total Investments 102.4%

               

(Cost $129,088,105)

          $ 132,314,771  

Other Assets and Liabilities (2.4)%

            (3,116,263 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 129,198,508  

 

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

 

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Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

(A)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $9,592,117.

(B)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $9,734,040.

(C)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

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

 

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Transactions with affiliated companies during the year ended April 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

                       

Change in

                                         
                       

Unrealized

                                         

Value at

   

Purchases

   

Proceeds

   

Appreciation

   

Realized

   

Value at

   

Shares at

   

Dividend

   

Capital

 

4/30/2018

   

at Cost

   

from Sales

   

(Depreciation)

   

Gain (Loss)

   

4/30/2019

   

of 04/30/19

   

Income

   

Gains

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                 
$ 12,126,658     $ 1,057,109     $ (12,492,087 )   $ (1,463,575 )   $ 771,895     $ -       -     $ 87,897     $ -  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                 
  6,019,500       847,565       (6,404,986 )     (816,082 )     354,003       -       -       111,285       299  

Cambria Global Value ETF

                                                         
  11,622,581       1,012,082       (11,848,765 )     (1,004,243 )     218,345       -       -       59,478       -  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                         
  4,581,748       1,774,130       (6,109,277 )     (20,004 )     (226,597 )     -       -       69,745       -  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

                                                         
  -       6,911,017       (5,973,034 )     -       (937,983 )     -       -       29,203       -  
$ 34,350,487     $ 11,601,903     $ (42,828,149 )   $ (3,303,904 )   $ 179,663     $ -     $ -     $ 357,608     $ 299  

 

 

ETF —  Exchanged Traded Fund

MBS —  Mortgage-Backed Securities

SPDR —  Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipt

 

 

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 99.1%

         
           

United States — 99.1%

         
           

Affiliated ETF — 32.5%

         

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    181,535     $ 5,756,475  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    123,932       2,917,359  

Cambria Global Value ETF‡

    151,055       3,484,839  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    103,414       3,871,820  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF‡

    196,591       4,882,337  
              20,912,830  

Equity ETF — 31.3%

               

Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF

    49,865       1,253,192  

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No. K-1 ETF (A)

    271,496       4,563,848  

iShares Edge MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF

    24,577       2,819,228  

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (A)

    46,058       2,042,212  

Schwab US TIPs ETF

    33,792       1,863,629  

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

    32,046       1,346,893  

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

    33,168       1,940,328  

Vanguard Mid-Capital ETF

    8,752       1,459,133  

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

    18,973       2,853,349  
              20,141,812  

Fixed Income ETF — 35.3%

               

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

    10,857       1,200,350  

SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF

    34,467       1,851,912  

VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (A)

    107,154       2,510,618  

VanEck Vectors International High Yield Bond ETF

    51,107       1,250,588  

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF

    21,749       1,891,946  

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (A)

    37,991       2,441,682  

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (A)

    32,154       2,446,598  

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

    15,382       1,226,407  

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

    60,603       4,906,419  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

    54,100     $ 3,019,321  
              22,745,841  
                 

Total Exchange Traded Funds

               

(Cost $64,225,361)

            63,800,483  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 10.5%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (B)(C)

    6,740,740       6,740,740  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $6,740,740)

            6,740,740  
                 

Total Investments - 109.6%

               

(Cost $70,966,101)

          $ 70,541,223  

Other Assets and Liabilities (9.6)%

            (6,173,158 )

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 64,368,065  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

Affiliated investment is a registered investment company which is managed by Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the "Investment Adviser") or an affiliate of the Investment Adviser or which is distributed by an affiliate of the Fund's distributor.

(A)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $6,632,498.

(B)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $6,740,740.

(C)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

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

 

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Transactions with affiliated companies during the year ended April 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

                       

Change in

                                         
                       

Unrealized

                                         

Value at

   

Purchases

   

Proceeds

   

Appreciation

   

Realized

   

Value at

   

Shares at

   

Dividend

   

Capital

 

4/30/2018

   

at Cost

   

from Sales

   

(Depreciation)

   

Gain (Loss)

   

4/30/2019

   

of 04/30/19

   

Income

   

Gains

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                 
$ 6,201,182     $ 872,325     $ (534,483 )   $ (864,701 )   $ 82,152     $ 5,756,475       181,535     $ 190,836     $ 197,183  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                 
  3,089,111       489,118       (308,154 )     (366,352 )     13,636       2,917,359       123,932       156,222       -  

Cambria Global Value ETF

                                                         
  3,746,095       505,925       (337,965 )     (470,851 )     41,635       3,484,839       151,055       90,211       55,583  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                         
  3,633,898       609,770       (356,782 )     (62,280 )     47,214       3,871,820       103,414       89,821       -  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                                                         
  5,549,473       399,392       (465,182 )     (580,471 )     (20,875 )     4,882,337       196,591       216,091       24,549  
$ 22,219,759     $ 2,876,530     $ (2,002,566 )   $ (2,344,655 )   $ 163,762     $ 20,912,830       756,527     $ 743,181     $ 277,315  

 

 

ETF —  Exchanged Traded Fund

FTSE — Financial Times Stock Exchange

MSCI — Morgan Stanley Capital International

REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust

SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

TIPS — Treasury Inflation Protected Security

 

 

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK — 92.9%

         
           

Communication Services — 5.3%

         

Gannett

    14,066     $ 131,236  

Gray Television*

    8,425       197,397  

Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Cl A*

    13,290       195,895  

TEGNA

    12,803       203,823  

Telephone & Data Systems

    4,017       128,062  

Tribune Media, Cl A

    3,923       181,243  
              1,037,656  

Consumer Discretionary — 19.7%

               

Aaron's

    3,933       219,029  

Abercrombie & Fitch, Cl A

    10,796       322,693  

Barnes & Noble

    32,549       163,721  

Carvana, Cl A*

    2,727       195,144  

Cooper Tire & Rubber

    4,184       124,934  

Core-Mark Holding

    4,846       176,152  

Deckers Outdoor*

    1,914       302,814  

Dick's Sporting Goods

    4,582       169,534  

Foot Locker

    4,052       231,816  

Genesco*

    3,448       154,505  

K12*

    5,309       159,907  

Kohl's

    2,644       187,988  

La-Z-Boy, Cl Z

    5,438       178,366  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Cl A*

    4,218       195,800  

Office Depot

    48,561       116,546  

Rent-A-Center, Cl A*

    8,553       213,226  

Sally Beauty Holdings*

    7,719       136,626  

Skechers U.S.A., Cl A*

    5,441       172,262  

Target

    1,871       144,853  

Turtle Beach* (A)

    8,741       89,508  

Vitamin Shoppe*

    15,872       99,676  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Williams-Sonoma

    2,500     $ 142,925  
              3,898,025  

Consumer Staples — 0.6%

         

Universal

    2,288       123,232  
                 

Energy — 13.2%

         

Arch Coal

    1,806       175,146  

Chevron

    1,469       176,368  

ConocoPhillips

    2,198       138,738  

CONSOL Energy*

    4,167       141,261  

Cosan, Cl A

    15,791       192,966  

CVR Energy

    4,332       197,583  

Exxon Mobil

    2,238       179,667  

Helix Energy Solutions Group*

    23,430       183,222  

Magnolia Oil & Gas*

    10,942       144,216  

Plains GP Holdings, Cl A

    7,284       171,902  

ProPetro Holding*

    7,990       176,819  

Renewable Energy Group*

    12,107       292,020  

W&T Offshore*

    39,754       253,631  

World Fuel Services

    6,137       189,326  
              2,612,865  

Financials — 31.5%

         

Aflac

    3,038       153,054  

Arch Capital Group*

    5,645       190,688  

Ares Capital

    8,700       156,600  

Argo Group International Holdings

    2,546       198,766  

Assured Guaranty

    3,560       169,812  

Cannae Holdings*

    8,923       229,053  

Cincinnati Financial

    1,739       167,257  

eHealth*

    3,581       217,510  

Employers Holdings

    3,242       139,147  

Essent Group*

    4,119       195,447  

First BanCorp

    18,073       204,225  

Franklin Resources

    5,491       189,934  

Genworth Financial, Cl A*

    49,268       186,726  

Hanover Insurance Group

    1,213       146,300  

Kemper

    2,775       249,417  

Mercury General

    2,550       137,139  

MGIC Investment*

    13,583       198,855  

National General Holdings

    5,496       135,476  

Navigators Group

    2,368       165,618  

NMI Holdings, Cl A*

    6,887       193,387  

Northwest Bancshares

    8,380       146,063  

OFG Bancorp

    15,197       306,675  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Old Republic International

    13,984     $ 312,682  

Popular

    3,173       183,114  

Progressive

    7,258       567,214  

Radian Group

    8,661       202,841  

RenaissanceRe Holdings

    1,268       196,996  

Selective Insurance Group

    2,212       157,738  

Voya Financial

    3,619       198,647  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Cl A

    7,584       142,048  

WR Berkley

    3,202       196,283  
              6,234,712  

Health Care — 3.9%

               

Anthem

    785       206,479  

HCA Healthcare

    1,183       150,513  

Mallinckrodt*

    5,591       86,437  

Molina Healthcare*

    1,308       169,556  

United Therapeutics*

    1,541       158,060  
              771,045  

Industrials — 8.6%

               

AGCO

    2,622       185,585  

Comfort Systems USA

    3,443       186,266  

Cummins

    1,159       192,730  

Delta Air Lines

    2,587       150,796  

FTI Consulting*

    3,515       298,705  

Heidrick & Struggles International

    5,997       214,573  

NOW*

    12,332       180,294  

Robert Half International

    2,353       146,098  

Steelcase, Cl A

    8,967       155,039  
              1,710,086  

Information Technology — 8.3%

               

Canadian Solar*

    9,619       192,188  

Fabrinet*

    2,610       157,957  

Insight Enterprises*

    3,015       170,589  

KBR

    9,574       212,734  

PCM*

    4,869       134,336  

Sanmina*

    6,262       212,407  

Stratasys*

    7,671       178,351  

Tech Data*

    1,803       192,218  

Xerox

    5,643       188,250  
              1,639,030  

Materials — 1.8%

               

Domtar

    3,667       179,316  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 
                 

Warrior Met Coal

    5,776     $ 179,056  
              358,372  

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $17,180,609)

            18,385,023  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.4%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (B)(C)

    71,500       71,500  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $71,500)

            71,500  
                 

Total Investments 93.3%

               

(Cost $17,252,109)

          $ 18,456,523  

Other Assets and Liabilities 6.7%

            1,333,352  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 19,789,875  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

(A)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $66,560.

(B)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $71,500.

(C)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

 

 

Cl — Class

S&P — Standard & Poor's

 

The open futures contracts held by the Fund at April 30, 2019, is as follows:

 

Type of Contract

 

Number

of
Contracts
Long

(Short)

 

Expiration

Date

 

Notional

Amount

   

Value

   

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

S&P 500 Index E-MINI

    (65 )

Jun-2019

  $ (9,152,679 )   $ (9,582,625 )   $ (429,946 )

 

For the year ended April 30, 2019, the monthly average notional value of the short equity futures contracts held was $(18,762,525).

 

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments and other securities were considered Level 1, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting year.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

   

Face Amount(1)

   

Value

 
                   

SOVEREIGN DEBT — 86.5%

         
           

Argentina — 5.3%

         

Argentine Bonos del Tesoro

                 

18.200%, 10/03/21

ARS

    5,576,820     $ 91,156  

16.000%, 10/17/23

ARS

    5,529,360       91,384  

15.500%, 10/17/26

ARS

    5,297,445       86,383  

Argentine Republic Government International Bond

                 

4.625%, 01/11/23

    982,000       724,225  
                993,148  

Australia — 4.0%

         

Queensland Treasury

                 

5.750%, 07/22/24

AUD

    435,000       366,859  

4.750%, 07/21/25 (A)

AUD

    465,000       382,241  
                749,100  

Brazil — 6.3%

         

Brazilian Government International Bond

                 

8.500%, 01/05/24

BRL

    4,500,000       1,175,697  
                   

Chile — 3.2%

         

Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos

                 

6.000%, 01/01/24

CLP

    150,000,000       247,604  

4.500%, 03/01/26

CLP

    225,000,000       346,191  
                593,795  

Colombia — 4.2%

         

Colombian TES

                 

11.000%, 07/24/20

COP

    741,000,000       246,224  

7.500%, 08/26/26

COP

    812,500,000       267,716  

7.000%, 05/04/22

COP

    819,000,000       264,794  
                778,734  

Croatia — 2.9%

         

Croatia Government International Bond

                 

6.000%, 01/26/24

    140,000       156,692  

5.500%, 04/04/23

    350,000       378,889  
                535,581  

Greece — 3.9%

         

Hellenic Republic Government International Bond

                 

3.000%, 3.650%, 02/24/2020, 02/24/2024 (B)

EUR

    614,940       727,824  

 

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

 

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Description

   

Face Amount(1)

   

Value

 
                   

Hungary — 3.3%

         

Hungary Government International Bond

                 

6.000%, 11/24/23

HUF

    48,000,000     $ 196,510  

5.500%, 06/24/25

HUF

    101,550,000       414,389  
                610,899  

Indonesia — 3.5%

         

Indonesia Treasury Bond

                 

8.375%, 03/15/24

IDR

    4,476,000,000       327,466  

7.000%, 05/15/27

IDR

    4,800,000,000       321,186  
                648,652  

Italy — 1.6%

         

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro

                 

2.800%, 12/01/28

EUR

    255,000       295,611  
                   

Malaysia — 3.7%

         

Malaysia Government International Bond

                 

4.498%, 04/15/30

MYR

    1,563,000       394,593  

4.392%, 04/15/26

MYR

    110,000       27,368  

4.181%, 07/15/24

MYR

    1,010,000       249,332  

Malaysia Government Investment Issue

                 

4.070%, 09/30/26

MYR

    110,000       26,979  
                698,272  

Mexico — 6.4%

         

Mexican Bonos

                 

10.000%, 12/05/24

MXN

    8,093,200       466,375  

8.500%, 05/31/29

MXN

    6,363,700       343,657  

7.500%, 06/03/27

MXN

    7,704,500       391,887  
                1,201,919  

New Zealand — 2.8%

         

New Zealand Government International Bond

                 

4.500%, 04/15/27

NZD

    645,000       517,865  
                   

Peru — 3.3%

         

Peruvian Government International Bond

                 

4.125%, 08/25/27

    570,000       614,175  
                   

Philippines — 2.9%

         

Philippine Government International Bond

                 

8.000%, 07/19/31

PHP

    23,858,684       536,265  
                   

Poland — 3.7%

         

Poland Government International Bond

                 

5.750%, 04/25/29

PLN

    1,290,000       420,638  

3.250%, 07/25/25

PLN

    495,000       134,454  

2.500%, 07/25/26

PLN

    540,000       139,815  
                694,907  

 

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

 

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Description

   

Face Amount(1)

   

Value

 
                   

Romania — 3.4%

         

Romania Government International Bond

                 

5.850%, 04/26/23

RON

    450,000     $ 112,365  

5.800%, 07/26/27

RON

    1,050,000       263,262  

4.750%, 02/24/25

RON

    1,125,000       267,528  
                643,155  

Russia — 6.5%

         

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ

                 

7.600%, 04/14/21

RUB

    19,185,000       297,189  

7.600%, 07/20/22

RUB

    30,450,000       469,332  

7.000%, 01/25/23

RUB

    29,175,000       441,098  
                1,207,619  

South Africa — 6.3%

         

South Africa Government International Bond

                 

8.250%, 03/31/32

ZAR

    3,183,195       204,041  

8.000%, 01/31/30

ZAR

    11,793,420       761,277  

7.000%, 02/28/31

ZAR

    3,570,780       209,604  
                1,174,922  

Thailand — 4.0%

         

Thailand Government International Bond

                 

3.625%, 06/16/23

THB

    22,143,000       736,457  
                   

Turkey — 5.3%

         

Turkey Government International Bond

                 

10.700%, 02/17/21

TRY

    3,165,000       434,154  

8.500%, 09/14/22

TRY

    3,315,000       380,006  

4.250%, 04/14/26

    200,000       166,268  
                980,428  

Total Sovereign Debt

               

(Cost $18,040,016)

            16,115,025  
                   

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION — 9.9%

         
                   

U.S. Treasury Notes

                 

2.250%, 02/15/27

    1,865,300       1,840,162  
                   

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations

               

(Cost $1,756,475)

            1,840,162  
                   

Total Investments - 96.4%

                 

(Cost $19,796,491)

          $ 17,955,187  

Other Assets and Liabilities 3.6%

%

            668,138  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 18,623,325  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

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

 

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(1)

In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

(A)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2019 was $382,241 and represents 2.1% of Net Assets.

(B)

Step Bonds – Represents the current rate, the step rate, the step date and the final maturity date.

 

 

ARS — Argentine Peso

AUD — Australian Dollar

BRL — Brazilian Real

CLP — Chilean Peso

COP — Colombian Peso

EUR — Euro

HUF — Hungarian Forint

IDR — Indonesian Rupiah

MXN — Mexican Peso

MYR — Malaysian Ringgit

NZD — New Zealand Dollar

PHP — Philippine Peso

PLN — Polish Zloty

RON — Romanian Leu

RUB — Russian Ruble

THB — Thailand Baht

TRY— Turkish Lira

ZAR — South African Rand

 

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments in securities were considered Level 2, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK — 98.6%

         
           

Brazil — 7.1%

         

Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais-COPASA

    18,200     $ 321,474  

Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participacoes

    40,300       181,916  

Duratex

    58,500       148,148  

Estacio Participacoes

    23,400       163,814  

MRV Engenharia e Participacoes

    46,800       174,019  

Ser Educacional (A)

    32,500       191,049  

SLC Agricola

    26,000       272,990  
              1,453,410  

China — 1.4%

         

China Petroleum & Chemical ADR

    2,171       166,602  

Xtep International Holdings

    195,000       111,112  
              277,714  

Colombia — 0.9%

         

Banco de Bogota

    8,645       184,170  
                 

Czech Republic — 1.0%

         

O2 Czech Republic

    19,123       207,924  
                 

Greece — 4.0%

         

Aegean Airlines

    21,333       201,706  

Hellenic Petroleum

    23,712       219,413  

JUMBO

    6,474       117,633  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries

    10,868       277,191  
              815,943  

Hong Kong — 15.4%

         

China Lilang

    260,000       271,110  

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

    26,000       128,760  

China Telecom, Cl H

    624,000       322,945  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

CNOOC

    156,000     $ 281,980  

Fufeng Group

    338,000       178,807  

Greatview Aseptic Packaging

    325,000       197,615  

Greenland Hong Kong Holdings

    559,000       229,449  

Hisense Home Appliances Group, Cl H

    117,000       159,882  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

    273,000       204,973  

Lenovo Group

    156,000       144,570  

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl H

    559,000       154,629  

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical ADR (B)

    3,289       147,610  

Sinotruk Hong Kong

    130,000       281,383  

Weichai Power, Cl H

    104,000       169,957  

Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H

    156,000       167,239  

Zijin Mining Group, Cl H

    260,000       101,418  
              3,142,327  

Hungary — 1.9%

         

Magyar Telekom Telecommunications

    64,012       100,845  

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas

    24,570       282,097  
              382,942  

Indonesia — 1.3%

         

Gudang Garam

    42,900       254,314  
                 

Mexico — 1.0%

         

Nemak (A)

    382,200       210,074  
                 

Russia — 10.5%

         

Alrosa PJSC

    158,600       231,144  

Center for Cargo Container Traffic TransContainer PJSC

    5,248       527,590  

Gazprom Neft PJSC

    48,360       269,264  

Gazprom PJSC

    91,650       232,399  

LUKOIL PJSC

    3,718       316,905  

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC

    99,320       262,831  

Severstal PJSC

    18,460       298,414  
              2,138,547  

South Africa — 9.5%

         

African Rainbow Minerals

    32,916       391,310  

Assore

    11,986       311,192  

BHP Group

    11,726       276,875  

Kumba Iron Ore

    12,844       384,872  

Nedbank Group

    16,055       298,608  

Reunert

    34,138       184,973  

Truworths International

    16,601       87,722  
              1,935,552  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

South Korea — 10.6%

         

Cheil Worldwide

    11,684     $ 254,554  

Daeduck Electronics

    11,830       107,348  

Hanmi Semiconductor

    31,187       247,221  

Huchems Fine Chemical

    13,559       254,199  

LG Uplus

    19,370       237,119  

Orange Life Insurance (A)

    5,213       158,869  

SFA Engineering

    7,826       281,043  

SK Innovation

    1,651       257,936  

Ssangyong Cement Industrial

    28,782       142,167  

Woori Financial Group

    18,420       218,394  
              2,158,850  

Taiwan — 25.8%

         

Actron Technology

    65,000       226,125  

Asustek Computer

    13,000       99,285  

Aten International

    65,000       196,256  

Chang Wah Electromaterials

    39,000       225,915  

Chong Hong Construction

    117,000       329,407  

Chunghwa Telecom ADR

    5,512       198,652  

CyberPower Systems

    39,000       113,715  

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre

    78,000       280,185  

Formosa Petrochemical

    65,000       240,850  

GEM Services

    52,000       120,656  

ITEQ

    156,000       512,410  

Micro-Star International

    52,000       144,047  

Nan Ya Plastics

    104,000       262,852  

Novatek Microelectronics

    65,000       423,853  

Phison Electronics

    26,000       244,426  

Powertech Technology

    65,000       161,969  

Simplo Technology

    26,000       220,446  

Sitronix Technology

    52,000       213,715  

Thinking Electronic Industrial

    65,000       175,011  

Tong Hsing Electronic Industries

    39,000       145,141  

Tripod Technology

    52,000       166,428  

Wistron NeWeb

    39,000       100,968  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding

    130,000       464,872  
              5,267,184  

Thailand — 2.6%

         

Bangkok Bank

    15,600       99,195  

Electricity Generating

    28,600       265,172  

Tisco Financial Group

    59,800       156,875  
              521,242  

Turkey — 5.6%

         

Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding

    784,940       139,442  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Enka Insaat ve Sanayi

    349,648     $ 314,671  

Iskenderun Demir ve Celik

    127,972       148,413  

Tekfen Holding

    83,785       373,788  

Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret

    55,068       173,227  
              1,149,541  
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $18,819,383)

            20,099,734  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.5%

         

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 2.32% (C)(D)

    110,880       110,880  
                 

Total Short-Term Investment

               

(Cost $110,880)

            110,880  
                 

Total Investments - 99.1%

               

(Cost $18,930,263)

          $ 20,210,614  

Other Assets and Liabilities 0.9%

            184,467  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 20,395,081  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

(A)

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "accredited investors." These securities are deemed to be liquid by the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities at April 30, 2019 was $559,992 and represents 2.7% of Net Assets.

(B)

This security or a partial portion of this security is on loan at April 30, 2019 (see Note 9). The total market value of securities on loan at April 30, 2019 was $107,712.

(C)

This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan (see Note 9). The total market value of such securities as of April 30, 2019 was $110,880.

(D)

Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2019.

 

 

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

PJSC — Public Joint Stock Company

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments were considered Level 1 in accordance with the authoritative guidance of fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Tail Risk Yield ETF

April 30, 2019



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Face Amount

   

Value

 
                 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION — 91.6%

         
                 

U.S. Treasury Notes

               

2.250%, 02/15/27

  $ 35,063,600     $ 34,591,063  
                 

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations

         

(Cost $34,022,876)

      34,591,063  
                 

Total Investments - 91.6%

               

(Cost $34,022,876)

          $ 34,591,063  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 8.4%

            3,153,713  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 37,744,776  

 

   

Contracts

   

Value

 

Purchased Options — 4.1% *‡(A)

         

Total Purchased Options

               

(Cost $3,490,128)

    374     $ 1,537,295  

 

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

* Non-income producing securities.

‡ For the year ended April 30, 2019, the average notional value of equity purchased options held was $80,615,017.

 

 

(A)

Refer to table below for details on Options Contracts.

 

 

 

 

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

 

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A list of the exchange traded option contracts held by the Fund at April 30, 2019, is as follows:

 

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 4.07%

 

Put Options*

                       

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,500

    4     $ 1,178,332     $ 1,500  

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,525

    18       5,302,494       7,470  

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,550

    15       4,418,745       6,975  

SPX, Expires 09/20/2019, Strike Price $2,600

    79       23,272,057       201,450  

SPX, Expires 12/20/2019, Strike Price $2,400

    29       8,542,907       75,690  

SPX, Expires 12/20/2019, Strike Price $2,500

    33       9,721,239       114,675  

SPX, Expires 12/20/2019, Strike Price $2,550

    37       10,899,571       148,185  

SPX, Expires 12/20/2019, Strike Price $2,625

    9       2,651,247       44,460  

SPX, Expires 12/20/2019, Strike Price $2,650

    31       9,132,073       164,300  

SPX, Expires 03/20/2020, Strike Price $2,500

    37       10,899,571       189,440  

SPX, Expires 03/20/2020, Strike Price $2,550

    40       11,783,320       231,400  

SPX, Expires 06/19/2020, Strike Price $2,600

    42       12,372,486       351,750  

Total Purchased Options

                  $ 1,537,295  

 

 

 

The following is a list of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

U.S. Treasury Obligation

  $     $ 34,591,063     $     $ 34,591,063  

Total Investments in Securities

  $     $ 34,591,063     $     $ 34,591,063  

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Purchased Options

  $ 1,537,295     $     $     $ 1,537,295  

Total Other Financial Instruments

  $ 1,537,295     $     $     $ 1,537,295  

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Core Equity ETF

April 30, 2019



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited) †

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

COMMON STOCK — 97.9%

         
           

Communication Services — 1.9%

         

AT&T (A)

    55,552     $ 1,719,890  
                 

Consumer Discretionary — 8.1%

         

Dollar General

    14,831       1,870,041  

Genuine Parts (A)

    15,698       1,609,673  

McDonald's (A)

    9,369       1,851,033  

Starbucks (A)

    23,916       1,857,795  
              7,188,542  

Consumer Staples — 14.5%

         

Altria Group (A)

    32,492       1,765,290  

Diageo ADR

    10,934       1,843,910  

Kimberly-Clark (A)

    14,576       1,871,267  

PepsiCo (A)

    14,595       1,868,889  

Procter & Gamble (A)

    17,204       1,831,882  

Sysco (A)

    26,583       1,870,646  

Walmart (A)

    18,156       1,867,163  
              12,919,047  

Energy — 5.6%

         

Chevron (A)

    14,252       1,711,095  

Exxon Mobil (A)

    21,665       1,739,266  

Occidental Petroleum (A)

    26,693       1,571,684  
              5,022,045  

Financials — 16.8%

         

Aflac (A)

    36,408       1,834,235  

CME Group, Cl A (A)

    10,521       1,882,207  

Eaton Vance (A)

    42,294       1,758,162  

FactSet Research Systems (A)

    7,091       1,956,194  

JPMorgan Chase (A)

    16,834       1,953,586  

 

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

 

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Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

Morgan Stanley

    39,556     $ 1,908,577  

US Bancorp (A)

    35,753       1,906,350  

Wells Fargo (A)

    36,160       1,750,505  
              14,949,816  

Health Care — 13.5%

         

Abbott Laboratories (A)

    22,674       1,803,943  

Amgen (A)

    9,274       1,663,014  

Anthem

    6,121       1,610,007  

Eli Lilly (A)

    14,196       1,661,500  

Johnson & Johnson (A)

    13,145       1,856,074  

Merck (A)

    21,813       1,716,901  

UnitedHealth Group (A)

    7,202       1,678,570  
              11,990,009  

Industrials — 14.4%

         

3M (A)

    8,289       1,570,848  

Emerson Electric (A)

    25,101       1,781,920  

Harris (A)

    10,913       1,838,840  

Lockheed Martin (A)

    5,929       1,976,314  

Norfolk Southern (A)

    9,289       1,895,142  

United Technologies (A)

    13,432       1,915,538  

Waste Management (A)

    17,387       1,866,320  
              12,844,922  

Information Technology — 16.8%

         

Accenture, Cl A (A)

    10,060       1,837,660  

Apple (A)

    9,091       1,824,291  

Broadridge Financial Solutions (A)

    16,570       1,957,414  

Cisco Systems (A)

    32,267       1,805,338  

Microsoft (A)

    14,961       1,953,907  

Oracle

    33,147       1,834,023  

Paychex (A)

    22,166       1,868,816  

Texas Instruments

    15,713       1,851,463  
              14,932,912  

Materials — 2.2%

         

Air Products & Chemicals (A)

    9,310       1,915,905  
                 

Utilities — 4.1%

         

NextEra Energy (A)

    9,444       1,836,292  

Southern (A)

    34,692       1,846,308  
              3,682,600  
                 

Total Common Stock

               

(Cost $74,000,405)

            87,165,688  

 

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

 

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Description

   

Value

 
         

Total Investments - 97.9%

       

(Cost $74,000,405)

  $ 87,165,688  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 2.1%

    1,868,194  

Net Assets - 100.0%

  $ 89,033,882  

 

   

Contracts

   

Value

 
                 

Purchased Options— 1.9% ‡(B)*

         

Total Purchased Options

               

(Cost $2,136,848)

          $ 1,694,375  
                 
                 

Written Options— (0.6)% ‡(B)*

         

Total Written Options

               

(Cost $(445,753))

          $ (502,250

)

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

* Non-income producing securities

‡ For the year ended April 30, 2019, the average notional value of equity purchased options held was $130,947,329. For the year ended April 30, 2019, the average notional value of equity written options held was $(66,154,393).

 

 

 

(A) Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged as collateral for open written option contracts.

 

(B) Refer to table below for details on options contracts.

 

 

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

 

 

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

 

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A list of the exchange traded option contracts held by the Fund at April 30, 2019, is as follows:

 

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 
   

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 1.90%

 

Put Options*

                       

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,850

    175     $ 51,552,025     $ 406,875  

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,875

    200       58,916,600       547,000  

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,900

    100       29,458,300       326,000  

Call Options*

                       

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,900

    50       14,729,150       414,500  

Total Purchased Options

                    1,694,375  

WRITTEN OPTIONS - (0.56)%

 

Put Options*

                       

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,825

    (50 )     (14,729,150 )     (98,750 )

Call Options*

                       

SPX, Expires 06/21/2019, Strike Price $2,990

    (150 )     (44,187,450 )     (403,500 )

Total Written Options

                  $ (502,250 )

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments ● Cambria Trinity ETF

April 30, 2019



 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited) †:

† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 

Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 
                 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 97.3%

         
           

Affiliated ETF — 60.9%

               

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    39,675     $ 1,258,094  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    49,425       1,163,465  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF‡@

    391,600       9,821,327  

Cambria Global Value ETF‡

    53,000       1,222,710  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF‡

    30,500       1,141,920  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF‡

    75,400       1,872,559  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF‡

    94,775       1,969,879  
              18,449,954  

Equity ETF — 4.2%

               

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

    10,850       634,725  

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

    7,300       633,421  
              1,268,146  

Fixed Income ETF — 18.7%

               

Schwab US TIPs ETF

    11,275       621,816  

SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF

    11,800       634,014  

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

    39,150       2,516,171  

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

    23,225       1,880,296  
              5,652,297  

Multi-Asset ETF — 13.5%

               

Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF

    21,350       536,562  

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No. K-1 ETF

    68,550       1,152,326  

JPMorgan Managed Futures ETF

    50,450       1,215,845  

WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy ETF

    30,275       1,194,349  
              4,099,082  
                 

Total Exchange Traded Funds

               

(Cost $29,660,980)

            29,469,479  
                 

Total Investments - 97.3%

               

(Cost $29,660,980)

          $ 29,469,479  

Other Assets and Liabilities - 2.7%

            810,667  

Net Assets - 100.0%

          $ 30,280,146  

 

Percentages based on Net Assets.

 

 

Affiliated investment is a registered investment company which is managed by Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the "Investment Adviser") or an affiliate of the Investment Adviser or which is distributed by an affiliate of the Fund's distributor.

@

The Cambria Trinity ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing a portion of its assets in the Cambria Global Momentum ETF (the “Security”). The Fund may redeem its investments from the Security at any time if the Investment Adviser determines that it is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to do so. The performance of the Fund will be directly affected by the performance of the Security. As of April 30, 2019, 32.4% of the Fund’s net assets were invested in the Security.

 

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

 

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April 30, 2019



 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the year ended April 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

                       

Change in

                                         
                       

Unrealized

                                         

Value at

   

Purchases

   

Proceeds

   

Appreciation

   

Realized

   

Value at

   

Shares at

   

Dividend

   

Capital

 

4/30/2018

   

at Cost

   

from Sales

   

(Depreciation)

   

Gain (Loss)

   

4/30/2019

   

of 04/30/19

   

Income

   

Gains

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                 
  -     $ 1,203,510     $ -     $ 54,584     $ -     $ 1,258,094       39,675     $ 6,999     $ 26,407  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                 
  -       1,176,906       -       (13,441 )     -       1,163,465       49,425       23,808       -  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

                                                         
  -       10,003,332       -       (182,005 )     -       9,821,327       391,600       108,508       -  

Cambria Global Value ETF

                                                         
  -       1,211,664       -       11,046       -       1,222,710       53,000       7,000       11,950  

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

                                                         
  -       1,132,373       -       9,547       -       1,141,920       30,500       9,996       -  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                                                         
  -       1,863,340       -       9,219       -       1,872,559       75,400       38,656       5,769  

Cambria Value & Momentum ETF

                                                         
  -       2,208,966       -       (239,087 )     -       1,969,879       94,775       8,506       -  
$ -     $ 18,800,091     $ -     $ (350,137 )   $ -     $ 18,449,954     $ 734,375     $ 203,473     $ 44,126  

 

ETF —  Exchanged Traded Fund

FTSE — Financial Times Stock Exchange

SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

TIPS — Treasury Inflation Protected Security

 

 

As of April 30, 2019, all of the Fund's investments were considered Level 1 in accordance with the authoritative guidance of fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 assets and liabilities. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of all Levels at the end of the reporting period.

 

Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.

 

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

 

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Cambria Investment Management

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2019



 

   

Cambria

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Foreign

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Global Value

ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Momentum

ETF

 

Assets:

                               

Investments at Fair Value

  $ 111,867,664*     $ 27,000,918*     $ 151,191,865*     $ 132,314,771*  

Foreign Currency at Value

    2,534       186,295       2,781,344        

Cash and Cash Equivalents

    1,402,371       52,142       4,696,293       6,671,512  

Dividends Receivable, Net

    83,599       125,839       636,356       1,012  

Reclaims Receivable

    14,269       155,102       233,558        

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

    45       9,594              

Receivable for Investments Sold

                2,534,387        

Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Spot Contracts

          1,868              

Total Assets

    113,370,482       27,531,758       162,073,803       138,987,295  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Payable upon return on securities loaned

    901,730       421,421       975,390       9,734,040  

Payable for Investments Purchased

                2,057,118        

Payable Due to Investment Adviser

    54,335       13,215       76,175       54,747  

Custodian Fee Payable

                70,841        

Due to Broker

    71                    

Unrealized Depreciation on foreign currency Spot Contracts

          1,900       433        

Total Liabilities

    956,136       436,536       3,179,957       9,788,787  
                                 

Net Assets

  $ 112,414,346     $ 27,095,222     $ 158,893,846     $ 129,198,508  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               
                                 

Paid-in Capital

  $ 104,468,649     $ 30,589,790     $ 169,561,187     $ 131,823,275  

Total distributable earnings(loss)

    7,945,697       (3,494,568 )     (10,667,341 )     (2,624,767 )
                                 

Net Assets

  $ 112,414,346     $ 27,095,222     $ 158,893,846     $ 129,198,508  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

    3,000,000       1,150,010       6,800,010       5,150,001  

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

  $ 37.47     $ 23.56     $ 23.37     $ 25.09  
                                 

Investments at Cost

  $ 101,092,724     $ 29,148,620     $ 160,181,716     $ 129,088,105  

Cost of Foreign Currency

    2,578       185,960       2,778,478        

* Includes market value of securities on loan

    872,459       397,701       915,338       9,592,117  

 

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

 

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Schedule of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2019



 

 

   

Cambria

Global Asset

Allocation ETF

   

Cambria Value

and

Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria

Sovereign

Bond ETF

   

Cambria

Emerging

Shareholder

Yield ETF

 

Assets:

                               

Investments at Fair Value

  $ 49,628,393*     $ 18,456,523*     $ 17,955,187     $ 20,210,614*  

Affiliated Investments at Value

    20,912,830                    

Foreign Currency at Value

                48,175       34,829  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

    565,789       724,692       324,572       232,114  

Dividends Receivable, Net

    1,793       14,503             32,042  

Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Spot Contracts

                      7,638  

Cash at Broker

          694,466              

Interest Receivable

                304,532        

Reclaims Receivable

          95             11,982  

Total Assets

    71,108,805       19,890,279       18,632,466       20,529,219  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Payable upon return on securities loaned

    6,740,740       71,500             110,880  

Payable Due to Investment Adviser

          9,739       9,109       9,918  

Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Spot Contracts

                32       7,612  

Due to Broker

          965              

Custodian Fees Payable

                      5,728  

Variation Margin Payable

          18,200              

Total Liabilities

    6,740,740       100,404       9,141       134,138  
                                 

Net Assets

  $ 64,368,065     $ 19,789,875     $ 18,623,325     $ 20,395,081  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Paid-in Capital

  $ 64,597,319     $ 26,613,196     $ 20,408,204     $ 19,393,739  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    (229,254 )     (6,823,321 )     (1,784,879 )     1,001,342  

Net Assets

  $ 64,368,065     $ 19,789,875     $ 18,623,325     $ 20,395,081  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

    2,400,001       950,004       750,000       650,004  

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

  $ 26.82     $ 20.83     $ 24.83     $ 31.38  
                                 

Investments at Cost

  $ 49,199,067     $ 17,252,109     $ 19,796,491     $ 18,930,263  

Affiliated Investments at Cost

    21,767,034                    

Cost of Foreign Currency

                47,380       34,383  

* Includes market value of securities on loan

    6,632,498       66,560             107,712  

 

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

 

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April 30, 2019



 

 

   

Cambria Tail

Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core
Equity ETF

   

Cambria

Trinity ETF

 

Assets:

                       

Investments at Fair Value

  $ 34,591,063     $ 87,165,688     $ 11,019,525  

Affiliated Investments at Value

                18,449,954  

Purchased Options at Value

    1,537,295       1,694,375        

Cash and Cash Equivalents

    631,648       1,512,827       778,242  

Cash at Broker

    833,401              

Interest Receivable

    164,543              

Dividends Receivable, Net

          77,898        

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

    4,159             1,211,204  

Reclaims Receivable

          2,849        

Total Assets

    37,762,109       90,453,637       31,458,925  
                         

Liabilities:

                       

Payable Due to Investment Adviser

    17,333       74,378        

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

          109,062       1,178,779  

Due to Broker

          734,065        

Written Options at Value

          502,250        

Total Liabilities

    17,333       1,419,755       1,178,779  

Net Assets

  $ 37,744,776     $ 89,033,882     $ 30,280,146  

Net Assets Consist of:

                       

Paid-in Capital

  $ 42,530,896     $ 89,401,651     $ 30,419,774  

Total distributable earnings loss

    (4,786,120 )     (367,769 )     (139,628 )

Net Assets

  $ 37,744,776     $ 89,033,882     $ 30,280,146  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

    1,900,002       3,300,002       1,250,002  

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

  $ 19.87     $ 26.98     $ 24.22  
                         

Investments at Cost

  $ 34,022,876     $ 74,000,405     $ 10,860,889  

Affiliated Investments at Cost

                18,800,091  

Cost of Purchased Options

    3,490,128       2,136,848        

Cost of Written Options

          (445,753 )      

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2019



 

 

   

Cambria

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Foreign

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Value ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria

Global

Asset

Allocation

ETF

 

Investment Income:

                                       

Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments

  $ 3,361,090     $ 1,795,463     $ 6,203,684     $ 2,885,761     $ 1,100,158  

Dividend Income from Affiliated Investments

                      357,608       743,181  

Interest Income

    20,593       2,086       29,875       47,471       5,444  

Income from Securities Lending

    503       321       117       1,012       1,793  

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

    (735 )     (133,673 )     (805,211 )            

Total Investment Income

    3,381,451       1,664,197       5,428,465       3,291,852       1,850,576  

Management Fees

    734,726       199,796       932,124       651,731        

Custodian Fees

                166,165              

Total Expenses

    734,726       199,796       1,098,289       651,731        

Net Investment Income

    2,646,725       1,464,401       4,330,176       2,640,121       1,850,576  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments:

                                       

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Unaffiliated Investments(1)

    5,335,997       1,444,912       4,486,726       (3,731,771 )     119,631  

Net Realized Gain on Affiliated Investments(1)

                      179,663       163,762  

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments

                      299       264,994  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

    403       (57,562 )     (623,136 )            

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments

    (7,516,976 )     (5,569,503 )     (21,122,515 )     (2,859,854 )     295,145  

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Affiliated Investments

                      (3,303,904 )     (2,344,655 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    (76 )     (3,128 )     37,910              

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments

    (2,180,652 )     (4,185,281 )     (17,221,015 )     (9,715,567 )     (1,501,123 )
                                         

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ 466,073     $ (2,720,880 )   $ (12,890,839 )   $ (7,075,446 )   $ 349,453  

 

(1)

Includes realized gain as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2019



 

 

   

Cambria Value

and Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria

Sovereign Bond

ETF

   

Cambria

Emerging

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria Tail

Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core

Equity ETF

   

Cambria

Trinity ETF(1)

 

Investment Income:

                                               

Dividend Income from Unaffiliated Investments

  $ 479,585     $     $ 1,074,612     $     $ 2,054,086     $ 104,806  

Dividend Income from Affiliated Investments

                                  203,473  

Interest Income

    7,714       1,014,051       8,057       632,298       11,970        

Income from Securities Lending

    59             85                    

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

    (924 )     (24,941 )     (154,642 )                  

Total Investment Income

    486,434       989,110       928,112       632,298       2,066,056       308,279  

Management Fees

    191,794       110,576       115,132       150,397       846,228        

Broker Expense

    15,105                         94,042        

Interest Expense

                            46,768        

Custodian Fees

                13,966                    

Total Expenses

    206,899       110,576       129,098       150,397       987,038        
                                                 

Net Investment Income

    279,535       878,534       799,014       481,901       1,079,018       308,279  
                                                 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments:

                                               

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Unaffiliated Investments(2)

    (3,190,397 )     162,118       927,954       (506,147 )     4,938,081        

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments

                                  44,126  

Net Realized Loss on Purchased Options

                      (1,914,461 )     (3,962,154 )      

Net Realized Loss on Written Options

                            (926,250 )      

Net Realized Loss on Futures Contracts

    (1,139,233 )                              

Net Realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions

          (149,425 )     (207,334 )                  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Unaffiliated Investments

    (1,058,770 )     (1,962,981 )     (3,055,460 )     1,205,587       7,116,108       158,636  

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Affiliated Investments

                                  (350,137 )

Net Change in Unrealized Loss on Purchased Options

                      (1,685,105 )     (135,869 )      

Net Change in Unrealized Loss on Written Options

                            (56,497 )      

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts

    (735,722 )                              

Change in Accumulated Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

                18,247                    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Translation

          5,861       3,235                    
                                                 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

    (6,124,122 )     (1,944,427 )     (2,313,358 )     (2,900,126 )     6,973,419       (147,375 )
                                                 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  $ (5,844,587 )   $ (1,065,893 )   $ (1,514,344 )   $ (2,418,225 )   $ 8,052,437     $ 160,904  

 

 

(1)

Commenced operations on September 10, 2018.

(2)

Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

  

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

 

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Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

   

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 2,646,725     $ 2,350,934     $ 1,464,401     $ 1,295,312  

Net Realized Gain on Investments (1)

    5,335,997       13,837,663       1,444,912       3,896,273  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

    403             (57,562 )     12,559  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

    (7,516,976 )     (818,584 )     (5,569,503 )     3,102,127  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    (76 )     108       (3,128 )     (1,420 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    466,073       15,370,121       (2,720,880 )     8,304,851  

Distributions(2)

    (3,004,745 )     (2,080,232 )     (1,779,049 )     (1,437,092 )
                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    17,676,199       63,832,194       1,161,091       3,738,985  

Redeemed

    (45,163,025 )     (60,364,569 )     (16,076,883 )     (6,700,708 )

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (27,486,826 )     3,467,625       (14,915,792 )     (2,961,723 )

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (30,025,498 )     16,757,514       (19,415,721 )     3,906,036  
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    142,439,844       125,682,330       46,510,943       42,604,907  

End of Year

  $ 112,414,346     $ 142,439,844 (†)      $ 27,095,222     $ 46,510,943 (*)  
                                 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    450,000       1,700,000       50,000       150,000  

Redeemed

    (1,200,000 )     (1,650,000 )     (650,000 )     (250,000 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    (750,000 )     50,000       (600,000 )     (100,000 )

 

 

 

(1)

Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(2)

Current year presentation of distributions conforms with S-X Disclosure Simplification. Prior year distributions have been consolidated to conform with S-X Disclosure Simplification (see Note 10 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(*)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $417,886, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

(†)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $232,798, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

 

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

 

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    Cambria Global Value ETF     Cambria Global Momentum ETF  
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

 
                                 
Operations:                                

Net Investment Income

  $ 4,330,176     $ 3,701,640     $ 2,640,121     $ 1,311,262  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)

    4,486,726       3,448,834       (3,552,108 )     1,959,838  

Net Realized Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions

    (623,136 )     (69,515 )            

Capital Gain Distributions received from Affiliated Investments

                299       3,174  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Affiliated Investments

    (21,122,515 )     14,883,636       (6,163,758 )     5,663,596  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    37,910       (1,677 )            

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (12,890,839 )     21,962,918       (7,075,446 )     8,937,870  

Distributions (2)

    (6,537,191 )     (3,023,213 )     (2,556,119 )     (1,446,903 )

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    10,048,211       79,845,297       42,293,840       38,638,611  

Redeemed

    (42,701,461 )           (8,921,204 )      

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (32,653,250 )     79,845,297       33,372,636       38,638,611  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (52,081,280 )     98,785,002       23,741,071       46,129,578  

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    210,975,126       112,190,124       105,457,437       59,327,859  

End of Year

  $ 158,893,846     $ 210,975,126 (*)    $ 129,198,508     $ 105,457,437 (†) 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    450,000       3,150,000       1,650,000       1,450,000  

Redeemed

    (1,750,000 )           (350,000 )      

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    (1,300,000 )     3,150,000       1,300,000       1,450,000  

 

 

(1)

Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(2)

Current year presentation of distributions conforms with S-X Disclosure Simplification.  Prior year distributions have been consolidated to conform with S-X Disclosure Simplification (see Note 10 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(*)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $1,064,941, in year ended April 30, 2018.

(†)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in 2018.

Includes distributions in excess of net investment income of $(133,083), in the year ended April 30, 2018.

 

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

 

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Cambria Global Asset

Allocation ETF

   

Cambria Value and

Momentum ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 1,850,576     $ 1,364,978     $ 279,535     $ 135,647  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts(1)

    283,393       2,119,701       (4,329,630 )     (752,196 )

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments

    264,994       6,269              

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Futures Contracts

    (2,049,510 )     406,387       (1,794,492 )     1,705,076  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    349,453       3,897,335       (5,844,587 )     1,088,527  

Distributions (2)

    (1,885,497 )     (1,360,015 )     (325,364 )     (81,069 )

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    5,353,128       49,388,670       15,204,886       23,318,747  

Redeemed

    (6,521,600 )     (22,035,804 )     (21,862,132 )     (25 )

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (1,168,472 )     27,352,866       (6,657,246 )     23,318,722  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (2,704,516 )     29,890,186       (12,827,197 )     24,326,180  

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    67,072,581       37,182,395       32,617,072       8,290,892  

End of Year

  $ 64,368,065     $ 67,072,581 (*)    $ 19,789,875     $ 32,617,072 (†) 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    200,000       1,800,000       600,000       950,000  

Redeemed

    (250,000 )     (800,000 )     (950,000 )      

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    (50,000 )     1,000,000       (350,000 )     950,000  

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(2)

Current year presentation of distributions conforms with S-X Disclosure Simplification.  Prior year distributions have been consolidated to conform with S-X Disclosure Simplification (see Note 10 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(*)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $16,263, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

(†)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $54,732, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

 

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

 

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Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

   

Cambria Emerging

Shareholder Yield ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 878,534     $ 667,083     $ 799,014     $ 608,768  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)

    162,118       40,235       927,954       (90,440 )

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions

    (149,425 )     13,300       (207,334 )     (21,927 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

    (1,962,981 )     (126,471 )     (3,055,460 )     3,329,688  

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translation

    5,861       (11,903 )     3,235       (5,016 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Capital Tax Gains on Appreciated Securities

          364       18,247       12,004  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (1,065,893 )     582,608       (1,514,344 )     3,833,077  

Distributions (2)

    (910,624 )     (732,219 )     (1,267,332 )     (509,874 )

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    1,300,843       9,927,241       4,649,020       15,375,863  

Redeemed

                (11,930,118 )      

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    1,300,843       9,927,241       (7,281,098 )     15,375,863  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (675,674 )     9,777,630       (10,062,774 )     18,699,066  

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    19,298,999       9,521,369       30,457,855       11,758,789  

End of Year

  $ 18,623,325     $ 19,298,999 (*)    $ 20,395,081     $ 30,457,855 (†) 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    50,000       350,000       150,000       450,000  

Redeemed

                (350,000 )      

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    50,000       350,000       (200,000 )     450,000  

 

 

 

(1)

Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(2)

Current year presentation of distributions conforms with S-X Disclosure Simplification.  Prior year distributions have been consolidated to conform with S-X Disclosure Simplification (see Note 10 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(*)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $82,499, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

(†)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018.

Includes undistributed net investment income of $123,080, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

 

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

 

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Cambria Tail Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 
   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2018

   

Year Ended

April 30, 2019

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2018(1)

 

Operations:

                               

Net Investment Income

  $ 481,901     $ 213,444     $ 1,079,018     $ 1,393,619  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Purchased Options and Written Options (2)

    (2,420,608 )     (1,046,483 )     49,677       (7,503,528 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Purchased Options and Written Options

    (479,518 )     (875,601 )     6,923,742       5,742,571  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (2,418,225 )     (1,708,640 )     8,052,437       (367,338 )

Distributions (3)

    (456,126 )     (176,882 )     (1,035,981 )     (1,295,785 )

Return of Capital

                      (51,766 )

Total Distributions

    (456,126 )     (176,882 )     (1,035,981 )     (1,347,551 )

Capital Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    29,451,169       27,787,067       13,274,187       126,953,408  

Redeemed

    (11,489,781 )     (5,717,609 )     (18,937,464 )     (37,557,816 )

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    17,961,388       22,069,458       (5,663,277 )     89,395,592  

Total Increase in Net Assets

    15,087,037       20,183,936       1,353,179       87,680,703  

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of Year

    22,657,739       2,473,803       87,680,703        

End of Year

  $ 37,744,776     $ 22,657,739 (*)    $ 89,033,882     $ 87,680,703 (†) 

Share Transactions:

                               

Issued

    1,400,000       1,200,000       500,000       5,050,002  

Redeemed

    (550,000 )     (250,000 )     (750,000 )     (1,500,000 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    850,000       950,000       (250,000 )     3,550,002  

 

 

(1)

Commenced operations on May 24, 2017.

(2)

Includes realized gain or losses a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(3)

Current year presentation of distributions conforms with S-X Disclosure Simplification.  Prior year distributions have been consolidated to conform with S-X Disclosure Simplification (see Note 10 in Notes to Financial Statements).

(*)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018. Includes undistributed net investment income of $38,840, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

(†)

The SEC eliminated the requirement to disclose undistributed net investment income in November 2018. Includes undistributed net investment income of $0, in the year ended April 30, 2018.

 

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

 

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Cambria Trinity ETF

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2019(1)

 

Operations:

       

Net Investment Income

  $ 308,279  

Capital Gain Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments)

    44,126  

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

    (191,501 )

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    160,904  

Distributions (2)

    (300,532 )

Capital Share Transactions:

       

Issued

    30,419,774  

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    30,419,774  

Total Increase in Net Assets

    30,280,146  

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of Period

     

End of Period

  $ 30,280,146  

Share Transactions:

       

Issued

    1,250,002  

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

    1,250,002  

 

 

 

(1)

Commenced operations on September 10, 2018.

(2)

Current year presentation of distributions conforms with S-X Disclosure Simplification.  

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year/Period

 

   

Net Asset

Value,

Beginning of Year/Period

   

Net

Investment

Income*

   

Net Realized

and

Unrealized

Gain (Loss) on Investments

   

Total from Operations

   

Distributions

from

Investment

Income

   

Distributions

from Net

Realized

Capital Gains

   

Return of

Capital

   

Total

Distributions

   

Net Asset

Value, End of Year/Period

   

Total Return(1)

   

Net Assets

End of

Year/Period

(000)

   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)

   

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

   

Portfolio Turnover(1)(3)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

 

2019

  $ 37.98     $ 0.79     $ (0.40 )   $ 0.39     $ (0.90 )   $     $     $ (0.90 )   $ 37.47       1.10 %   $ 112,414       0.59 %     2.13 %     28 %

2018

  $ 33.97     $ 0.64     $ 3.94     $ 4.58     $ (0.54 )   $ (0.03 )   $     $ (0.57 )   $ 37.98       13.58 %   $ 142,440       0.59 %     1.77 %     16 %

2017

  $ 28.62     $ 0.50     $ 5.35     $ 5.85     $ (0.50 )   $     $     $ (0.50 )   $ 33.97       20.62 %   $ 125,682       0.59 %     1.63 %     50 %

2016

  $ 31.54     $ 0.64     $ (1.45 )   $ (0.81 )   $ (0.69 )   $ (1.39 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (2.11 )   $ 28.62       (2.59 )%   $ 137,397       0.59 %     2.10 %     43 %

2015

  $ 29.95     $ 0.65     $ 2.29     $ 2.94     $ (0.55 )   $ (0.80 )   $     $ (1.35 )   $ 31.54       9.92 %   $ 227,096       0.59 %     2.09 %     41 %

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

 

2019

  $ 26.58     $ 1.06     $ (2.79 )   $ (1.73 )   $ (1.29 )   $     $     $ (1.29 )   $ 23.56       (6.34 )%   $ 27,095       0.59 %     4.32 %     53 %

2018

  $ 23.03     $ 0.70     $ 3.60     $ 4.30     $ (0.75 )   $     $     $ (0.75 )   $ 26.58       19.03 %   $ 46,511       0.59 %     2.78 %     44 %

2017

  $ 21.20     $ 0.81     $ 1.59     $ 2.40     $ (0.57 )   $     $     $ (0.57 )   $ 23.03       11.93 %   $ 42,605       0.59 %     3.80 %     43 %

2016

  $ 23.80     $ 0.81     $ (2.61 )   $ (1.80 )   $ (0.68 )   $     $ (0.12 )   $ (0.80 )   $ 21.20       (7.67 )%   $ 26,495       0.59 %     3.83 %     53 %

2015

  $ 26.63     $ 0.93     $ (2.70 )   $ (1.77 )   $ (0.77 )   $ (0.29 )   $     $ (1.06 )   $ 23.80       (6.67 )%   $ 60,694       0.59 %     3.76 %     48 %

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

2019

  $ 26.05     $ 0.64     $ (2.33 )   $ (1.69 )   $ (0.61 )   $ (0.38 )   $     $ (0.99 )   $ 23.37       (6.24 )%   $ 158,894       0.69 %     2.74 %     20 %

2018

  $ 22.66     $ 0.56     $ 3.34     $ 3.90     $ (0.51 )   $     $     $ (0.51 )   $ 26.05       17.42 %   $ 210,975       0.68 %     2.22 %     14 %

2017

  $ 19.29     $ 0.50     $ 3.38     $ 3.88     $ (0.51 )   $     $     $ (0.51 )   $ 22.66       20.85 %   $ 112,190       0.68 %     2.48 %     16 %

2016

  $ 21.78     $ 0.45     $ (2.57 )   $ (2.12 )   $ (0.37 )   $     $     $ (0.37 )   $ 19.29       (9.76 )%   $ 69,436       0.69 %     2.36 %     15 %

2015

  $ 25.73     $ 0.68     $ (4.10 )   $ (3.42 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.01 )   $     $ (0.53 )   $ 21.78       (13.29 )%   $ 80,580       0.69 %     3.10 %     25 %

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

2019

  $ 27.39     $ 0.62     $ (2.33 )   $ (1.71 )   $ (0.59 )   $     $     $ (0.59 )   $ 25.09       (6.23 )%   $ 129,199       0.59 %     2.39 %     204 %

2018

  $ 24.72     $ 0.42     $ 2.75     $ 3.17     $ (0.50 )   $     $     $ (0.50 )   $ 27.39       12.97 %   $ 105,457       0.59 %     1.57 %     50 %

2017

  $ 22.78     $ 0.42     $ 1.95     $ 2.37     $ (0.40 )   $     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.43 )   $ 24.72       10.52 %   $ 59,328       0.59 %     1.78 %     106 %

2016

  $ 25.35     $ 0.34     $ (2.51 )   $ (2.17 )   $ (0.38 )   $     $ (0.02 )   $ (0.40 )   $ 22.78       (8.61 )%   $ 21,639       0.59 %     1.43 %     316 %
2015(4)   $ 25.00     $ 0.30     $ 0.39     $ 0.69     $ (0.34 )   $     $     $ (0.34 )   $ 25.35       2.76 %   $ 40,562       0.59% (5)     2.40% (5)     16 %

 

 

*

Per share data calculated using average shares method.

(1)

Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized.  Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

(2)

Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.

(3)

Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

(4)

Inception date November 3, 2014.

(5)

Annualized.

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year/Period

 

 

 

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period

   

Net Investment Income*

   

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

   

Total from Operations

   

Distributions from Investment Income

   

Distributions from Net Realized Capital Gains

   

Return of Capital

   

Total Distributions

   

Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period

   

Total Return(1)

   

Net Assets End of Year/Period (000)

   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)

   

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

   

Portfolio Turnover(1)(3)

 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

2019

  $ 27.38     $ 0.75     $ (0.53 )   $ 0.22     $ (0.77 )   $ (0.01 )   $     $ (0.78 )   $ 26.82       0.91 %   $ 64,368       %     2.85 %     2 %

2018

  $ 25.64     $ 0.74     $ 1.66     $ 2.40     $ (0.66 )   $     $     $ (0.66 )   $ 27.38       9.43 %   $ 67,073       %     2.72 %     30 %

2017

  $ 24.15     $ 0.65     $ 1.51     $ 2.16     $ (0.67 )   $     $     $ (0.67 )   $ 25.64       9.08 %   $ 37,182       %     2.62 %     9 %

2016

  $ 25.43     $ 0.58     $ (1.26 )   $ (0.68 )   $ (0.60 )   $     $     $ (0.60 )   $ 24.15       (2.58 )%   $ 24,152       %     2.44 %     8 %
2015 (4)   $ 25.00     $ 0.18     $ 0.46     $ 0.64     $ (0.21 )   $     $     $ (0.21 )   $ 25.43       2.58 %   $ 31,786       —% (5)     1.81% (5)     4 %

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

 

2019

  $ 25.09     $ 0.21     $ (4.23 )   $ (4.02 )   $ (0.24 )   $     $     $ (0.24 )   $ 20.83       (16.10 )%   $ 19,790       0.64% (6)     0.86 %     89 %

2018

  $ 23.69     $ 0.24     $ 1.27     $ 1.51     $ (0.11 )   $     $     $ (0.11 )   $ 25.09       6.40 %   $ 32,617       0.65% (7)     1.00 %     93 %

2017

  $ 22.69     $ 0.12     $ 1.01     $ 1.13     $ (0.13 )   $     $     $ (0.13 )   $ 23.69       4.98 %   $ 8,291       0.66% (8)     0.50 %     76 %
2016 (9)   $ 25.00     $ 0.08     $ (2.32 )   $ (2.24 )   $ (0.07 )   $     $     $ (0.07 )   $ 22.69       (8.96 )%   $ 4,537       0.66% (5)(8)     0.55% (5)     48 %

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

 

2019

  $ 27.57     $ 1.18     $ (2.70 )   $ (1.52 )   $ (1.09 )   $ (0.13 )   $     $ (1.22 )   $ 24.83       (5.44 )%   $ 18,623       0.59 %     4.69 %     37 %

2018

  $ 27.20     $ 1.39    

$0.64^

    $ 2.03     $ (1.44 )   $ (0.22 )   $     $ (1.66 )   $ 27.57       7.56 %   $ 19,299       0.59 %     4.97 %     25 %

2017

  $ 26.99     $ 1.04     $ 0.14     $ 1.18     $ (0.93 )   $ (0.04 )   $     $ (0.97 )   $ 27.20       4.51 %   $ 9,521       0.59 %     3.88 %     86 %
2016 (10)   $ 25.00     $ 0.19     $ 1.80     $ 1.99     $     $     $     $     $ 26.99       7.96 %   $ 4,049       0.59% (5)     3.82% (5)     %

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

2019

  $ 35.83     $ 1.29     $ (3.58 )   $ (2.29 )   $ (1.05 )   $ (1.11 )   $     $ (2.16 )   $ 31.38       (5.80 )%   $ 20,395       0.66 %     4.09 %     115 %

2018

  $ 29.40     $ 1.01     $ 6.40     $ 7.41     $ (0.98 )   $     $     $ (0.98 )   $ 35.83       25.75 %   $ 30,458       0.65 %     2.99 %     26 %
2017 (11)   $ 25.00     $ 0.43     $ 4.18     $ 4.61     $ (0.21 )   $     $     $ (0.21 )   $ 29.40       18.57 %   $ 11,759       0.69% (5)     2.00% (5)     33 %

 

 

 

*

Per share data calculated using average shares method.

^

The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period does not accord with the aggregate net gains on investments for the period because of the sales and repurchases of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

(1)

Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized.  Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

(2)

Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.

(3)

Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

(4)

Inception date December 9, 2014.

(5)

Annualized.

(6)

Includes broker expense of 0.05%.

(7)

Includes broker expense of 0.06%.

(8)

Includes broker expense of 0.07%.

(9)

Inception date September 8, 2015.

(10)

Inception date February 22, 2016.

(11)

Inception date July 13, 2016.

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year/Period

 

      Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year/Period     Net Investment Income*     Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     Total from Operations     Distributions from Investment Income     Return of Capital     Total Distributions     Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period     Total Return(1)     Net Assets End of Year/Period (000)     Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)     Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets     Portfolio Turnover(1)(3)  
Cambria Tail Risk ETF                                                                                        

2019

    $ 21.58     $ 0.39     $ (1.73 )   $ (1.34 )   $ (0.37 )   $     $ (0.37 )   $ 19.87       (6.31 )%   $ 37,745       0.59 %     1.89 %     56 %

2018

    $ 24.74     $ 0.38     $ (3.27 )   $ (2.89 )   $ (0.27 )   $     $ (0.27 )   $ 21.58       (11.74 )%   $ 22,658       0.59 %     1.66 %     56 %
2017 (4)     $ 25.00     $ 0.02     $ (0.28 )   $ (0.26 )   $     $     $     $ 24.74       (1.04 )%   $ 2,474       0.59% (5)     1.38% (5)     %
Cambria Core Equity ETF                                                                                        

2019

    $ 24.70     $ 0.34     $ 2.27     $ 2.61     $ (0.33 )   $     $ (0.33 )   $ 26.98       10.69 %   $ 89,034       1.23% (9)     1.34 %     21 %
2018 (6)     $ 25.00     $ 0.32     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.30 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.31 )   $ 24.70       0.01 %   $ 87,681       1.21% (5)(8)     1.35% (5)     8 %
Cambria Trinity ETF                                                                                         
2019 (7)     $ 25.00     $ 0.39     $ (0.83 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (0.34 )   $     $ (0.34 )   $ 24.22       (1.71 )%   $ 30,280       —% (5)     2.55% (5)     %

 

 

 

*

Per share data calculated using average shares method.

(1)

Returns and portfolio turnover rates are for the period indicated and have not been annualized.  Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes the shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.

(2)

Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds.

(3)

Portfolio turnover rate does not include securities received or delivered from processing creations or redemptions.

(4)

Inception date April 5, 2017.

(5)

Annualized.

(6)

Inception date May 23, 2017.

(7)

Inception date September 7, 2018.

(8)

Includes broker expense of 0.10% and interest expense of 0.06%.

(9)

Includes broker expense of 0.12% and interest expense of 0.06%.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2019



1. ORGANIZATION

 

Cambria ETF Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, was formed on September 9, 2011 as a diversified, open-end registered management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is comprised of multiple exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). These financial statements relate only to Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Core Equity ETF and Cambria Trinity ETF (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”). Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. The assets of each Fund are segregated, and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the Fund in which shares are held. Each Fund is diversified, except Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Shareholder Yield Index. The Fund inception date is May 13, 2013. The Fund commenced operations on May 14, 2013.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield Index. The Fund inception date is December 2, 2013. The Fund commenced operations on December 3, 2013.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Value ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Global Value Index. The Fund inception date is March 11, 2014. The Fund commenced operations on March 12, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Momentum ETF is to seek to preserve and grow capital from investments in the U.S. and foreign equity, fixed income, commodity and currency markets, independent of market direction. The Fund inception date is November 3, 2014. The Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation from investments in exchange-traded vehicles that provide exposure to equity and fixed income securities, real estate, commodities and currencies. The Fund inception date is December 9, 2014. The Fund commenced operations on December 10, 2014.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation from investments in the U.S. equity market. The Fund inception date is September 8, 2015. The Fund commenced operations on September 9, 2015.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation from investments in securities and instruments that provide exposure to sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds. The Fund inception date is February 22, 2016. The Fund commenced operations on February 23, 2016.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield Index. The Fund inception date is July 13, 2016. The Fund commenced operations on July 14, 2016.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Tail Risk ETF is to provide income and capital appreciation from investments in the U.S. market while protecting against significant downside risk. The Fund inception date is April 5, 2017. The Fund commenced operations on April 6, 2017.

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Core Equity ETF is to seek capital appreciation and capital preservation with a low correlation to the broader U.S. equity market. The Fund inception date is May 23, 2017. The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2017.

 

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April 30, 2019 (continued)



1. ORGANIZATION (continued)

 

The investment objective of the Cambria Trinity ETF is to seek income and capital appreciation from investments in exchange-traded vehicles that provide exposure to the major asset classes in the various regions, countries and sectors around the globe. The Fund inception date is September 7, 2018. The Fund commenced operations on September 10, 2018.

 

Shares of the Funds are listed and traded either on the NYSE Arca, Inc or CBOE BZX Exchange, Inc. Market prices for the Shares may be different from their net asset value ("NAV"). The Funds will issue and redeem Shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of Shares, typically 50,000 Shares, called "Creation Units." Creation Units are to be issued and redeemed principally in kind for a basket of securities and a balancing cash amount. Shares generally will trade in the secondary market in amounts less than a Creation Unit at market prices that change throughout the day.

 

The Funds are an investment company and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of the Significant Accounting Policies followed by the Funds.

 

Use of Estimates — The Funds are investment companies in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).Therefore, the Funds follow the accounting and reporting guidance for investment companies. 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 increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.

 

Security Valuation — Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”)), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded (or at approximately 4:00 pm Eastern Time if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale, at the most recent quoted bid.

 

For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. Debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by independent, third-party pricing agents, if available. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third-party pricing agents may also value debt securities at an evaluated bid price by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Prices for most securities held in the Funds are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Funds seeks to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker.

 

Securities for which market prices are not "readily available" are valued in accordance with fair value procedures established by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Funds’ fair value procedures are implemented through a fair value committee (the “Committee”) designated by the Board. Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using fair value procedures include: the security's trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from a national exchange; the security's primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when under normal conditions it would be open; the security has not been traded for an extended period of time; the security's primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price; or trading of the security is subject to local government-imposed restrictions. When a security is valued in accordance with the fair value procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Committee.

 

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April 30, 2019 (continued)



 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

 

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

 

 

Level 2 – Quoted prices which are not active, or inputs that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

 

Level 3 – Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

 

For the year ended April 30, 2019, there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.

 

Foreign Currency Translation— The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments on the Statements of Operations. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions on the Statements of Operations.

 

Futures Contracts — To the extent consistent with its investment objective and strategies, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF utilized futures contracts during the year ended April 30, 2019. The Fund’s investment in futures contracts are designed to enable the Fund to more closely approximate their performance of their benchmark indices. Cambria Value and Momentum ETF chose to invest in futures contracts for tactical hedging purposes as well as to enhance the Fund’s returns. Initial margin deposits of cash or securities are made upon entering into futures contracts. The contracts are marked to market daily and the resulting changes in value are accounted for as unrealized gains and losses. Variation margin payments are paid or received, depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When the contract is closed, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the amount invested in the contract. A margin deposit was made upon entering into futures contracts and is included in Cash at Broker on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility that there will be an imperfect price correlation between the futures and the underlying securities. Second, it is possible that a lack of liquidity for futures contracts could exist in the secondary market, resulting in an inability to close a position prior to its maturity date. Third, the futures contract involves the risk that Cambria Value and Momentum ETF could lose more than the original margin deposit required to initiate a futures transaction.

 

Finally, the risk exists that losses could exceed amounts disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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April 30, 2019 (continued)



2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

It is the Fund’s policy to present the gross variation margin payable and the gross variation margin receivable of the future contracts separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as Cambria Value and Momentum ETF does not have a master netting agreement with the counterparty to the futures contracts. Refer to the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments for details regarding open future contracts as of April 30, 2019. The fair value of equity futures contracts held in the Fund can be found on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under the captions variation margin payable. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts are reported in the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF Schedule of Investments. Realized gains or losses on equity rate futures contracts related to the Fund is recognized on the Statements of Operations as part of net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts and any change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recognized on the Statements of Operations as net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts.

 

Options Written/Purchased The Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Core Equity ETF may invest in equity options contracts for the purpose of hedging its existing portfolio securities, or securities that a Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in fair market value caused by changes in prevailing market interest rates. In particular, (1) the Cambria Value and Momentum ETF may use options to hedge up to 100% of the value of its long portfolio in an attempt to avoid overvalued and downtrending markets, (2) the Cambria Tail Risk ETF utilizes a put option strategy to manage the risk of a significant negative movement in the value of domestic equities over rolling one-month periods, and (3) the Cambria Core Equity ETF sells exchange traded index call options and purchases exchange traded index put options to reduce its volatility, provide steady cash flows, and protect against significant market decline over a short period of time.A Fund may also invest in equity option contracts to enhance its returns. When the Fund writes or purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium received or paid by the Fund is recorded as a liability or an asset and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option written or purchased. Premiums received or paid from writing or purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains or losses. The difference between the premium and the amount paid or received on affecting a closing purchase or sale transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain or loss. If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or a loss.

 

The risk in writing a call option is a Fund may give up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases. The risk in writing a put option is a Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in purchasing an option is a Fund may pay a premium whether or not the option is exercised. The Funds also have the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may not work as intended due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Finally, the risk exists that losses on written options could exceed amounts disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The Cambria Tail Risk ETF and Cambria Core Equity ETF had options contracts as of April 30, 2019, as disclosed in the Funds’ Schedule of Investments. The value of the option contracts held in the Funds can be found on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any realized and change in unrealized gains or losses can be found on the Statements of Operations.

 

Federal Income Taxes — The Funds intend to qualify as “regulated investment companies” under Sub-chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended. If so qualified, the Funds will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax to the extent they distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net capital gains to their shareholders.

 

The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is "more-likely-than-not" (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current period.

 

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April 30, 2019 (continued)



2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

The Funds did not record any tax provisions in the current period. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

As of and during the year ended April 30, 2019, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Organizational and Offering Expenses — All Organizational and offering expenses of the Trust were borne by the Investment Adviser and are not subject to future recoupment. As a result, organizational and offering expenses are not reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Expenses — Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of each Fund and do not include any expenses associated with the underlying funds.

 

Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income received from the underlying funds is recognized on the ex-dividend date and is recorded as income distributions in the Statements of Operations. Capital gain distributions received from the underlying funds are recognized on ex-dividend date and are recorded on the Statements of Operations as such. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sales of investment securities are on the basis of specific identification. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividend income is recorded net of unrecoverable withholding tax. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. Amortization and accretion is calculated using the scientific interest method, which approximates the effective interest method over the holding period of the security. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and regulations. Capital gain taxes on securities in certain foreign countries are accrued on unrealized appreciation and are due when realized.

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — The Funds generally pay out dividends from their net investment income, if any, quarterly, and distributes their net capital gains, if any, to shareholders at least annually. All distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date.

 

Creation Units — The Funds issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV in groups of 50,000 shares called creation units (“Creation Units”). Purchasers of Creation Units (“Authorized Participants”) must pay a creation transaction fee per transaction. The fee is typically a single charge and will be the same regardless of the number of Creation Units purchased by an investor on the same day. An Authorized Participant who holds Creation Units and wishes to redeem at NAV would also pay a Redemption Fee per transaction to the custodian on the date of such redemption, regardless of the number of Creation Units redeemed that day.

 

The distributor has entered into participant agreements with certain broker-dealers and others that allow those parties to be Authorized Participants and to subscribe for and redeem shares of the Funds. Such Authorized Participants may from time to time hold, of record or beneficially, a substantial percentage of the Funds’ shares outstanding, act as executing or clearing broker for investment transactions on behalf of the Fund and/or serve as counterparty to derivative transactions with the Fund.

 

Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of a Fund. Shares of the Funds may only be purchased or redeemed by Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a participant agreement with the distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Funds. Rather, most retail investors will purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.

 

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April 30, 2019 (continued)



2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

If a Creation Unit is purchased or redeemed for cash, a higher transaction fee will be charged. The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown for the year/period ended April 30, 2019:

 

   

Creation Unit

Shares

   

Transaction

Fee

   

Value

   

Redemption

Fee

 

Variable

Charge

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 50,000     $ 700     $ 1,873,500     $ 700  

None

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    50,000       2,000       1,178,000       2,000  

Up to 2.0%

Cambria Global Value ETF

    50,000       3,500       1,168,500       3,500  

Up to 2.0%

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    50,000       500       1,254,500       500  

Up to 2.0%

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    50,000       500       1,341,000       500  

None

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    50,000       700       1,041,500       700  

None

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    50,000       550       1,241,500       550  

Up to 2.0%

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    50,000       3,500       1,569,000       3,500  

Up to 2.0%

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    50,000       500       993,500       500  

None

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    50,000       500       1,349,000       500  

None

Cambria Trinity ETF

    50,000       250       1,211,000       250  

None

 

 

To the extent the Funds permit the contribution of securities in exchange for the purchase of shares (contribution in-kind), shares may be issued in advance of receipt by the Fund of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities. In these circumstances, the Fund may require the Authorized Participant to maintain with the Trust an amount up to 115% and/or 125% of the daily mark-to-market value of the missing Deposit Securities.

 

Illiquid Securities — A security is considered illiquid if the Fund reasonably expects that the investment cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. Valuations of illiquid securities may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market value for these securities existed.

 

Cash and cash equivalents — Idle cash and currency balances may be swept into various overnight sweep accounts and are classified as cash equivalents on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. These amounts, at times, may exceed United States federally insured limits. Amounts swept are available on the next business day.

 

3. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

The Funds are required to disclose the impact of offsetting assets and liabilities represented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on its financial position for recognized assets and liabilities. These recognized assets and liabilities are financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement or meet the following right of setoff criteria: the amounts owed by the Funds to another party are determinable, the Funds has the right to set off the amounts owed with the amounts owed by the other party, the Funds intends to set off, and the Funds right of setoff is enforceable at law.

 

As of April 30, 2019, the Funds financial instruments and derivative instruments are not subject to a master netting arrangement.

 

4. RELATED PARTIES

 

Investment Advisory Agreement — The Investment Adviser is responsible for overseeing the management and business affairs of the Funds, and has discretion to purchase and sell securities in accordance with the Funds’ objectives, policies, and restrictions. The Investment Adviser reviews, supervises, and administers each Fund’s investment program. The Investment Adviser has entered into an investment advisory agreement (“Management Agreement”) with respect to the Funds. Pursuant to that Management Agreement, the Funds pay the Investment Adviser, on a monthly basis, an annual advisory fee based on its average daily nets assets for the services and facilities it provides payable at an annual rate of 0.59%, excluding the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF and Cambria Trinity ETF, neither of which is charged an advisory fees and the Cambria Core Equity ETF, which pay an annual rate of 1.05%.

 

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April 30, 2019 (continued)



4. RELATED PARTIES (continued)

 

With respect to each Fund, except the Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, the Investment Adviser bears all of the costs of the Funds, except for the advisory fee, payments under each Fund’s 12b-1 plan, brokerage expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest (including borrowing costs and dividend expenses on securities sold short), litigation expenses and other extraordinary expenses. With respect to the Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, the Investment Adviser bears all of the costs of each Fund, except for the advisory fee, payments under the Fund’s 12b-1 plan, brokerage expenses, custodial expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest (including borrowing costs and dividend expenses on securities sold short), litigation expenses and other extraordinary expenses. The Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF may pay up to 0.10% in custody fees. The Management Agreement for the Funds provides that it may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Trustees or, with respect to the Funds, by a majority of the outstanding shares of the Funds, on 60 days’ written notice to the Investment Adviser, and by the Investment Adviser on 60 days’ written notice to the Trust and that it shall be automatically terminated if it is assigned.

 

Additionally, the Investment Adviser earned $67,262 in management fees from the Cambria Global Momentum ETF related to the Fund’s investment in affiliated funds, Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF.

 

Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent — SEI Investments Global Fund Services (the “Administrator”) serves as the Funds’ Administrator pursuant to an administration agreement. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (the “Custodian” and “Transfer Agent”) serves as the Funds’ Custodian and Transfer Agent pursuant to a Custodian Agreement and a Transfer Agency Services Agreement.

 

Distribution Agreement — SEI Investments Distribution Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Investments and an affiliate of the Administrator (the “Distributor”), serves as the Funds’ distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a distribution agreement. The Distributor does not maintain any secondary market in Fund shares.

 

The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). In accordance with its Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities. However, no such fee is currently paid by the Funds, and the Board of Trustees has not currently approved the commencement of any payments under the Plan.

 

Certain officers and trustees of the funds are officers/employees of the Investment Adviser or the Administrator.

 

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 5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year/period ended April 30, 2019, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:

 

 

           

Sales and

 
   

Purchases

   

Maturities

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 38,646,583     $ 34,089,788  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    17,815,338       18,243,120  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    31,150,329       46,753,269  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    220,941,609       222,501,432  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    1,574,115       1,537,237  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    26,269,174       28,707,190  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    8,629,420       5,821,025  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield

    22,163,950       26,773,566  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    -       -  

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    16,673,178       19,644,025  

Cambria Trinity ETF(1)

    -       -  

 

(1) The Fund commenced operations on September 10, 2018.

 

For the year/period ended April 30, 2019, the Cambria Tail Risk ETF had purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities of $25,860,903 and $12,817,239 respectively.

 

For the year/period ended April 30, 2019, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

 

   

Purchases

   

Sales and

Maturities

   

Net Realized

Gain

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 9,037,431     $ 42,153,468     $ 7,103,446  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    1,150,081       15,744,778       246,990  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    8,519,190       37,430,642       6,635,858  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    39,528,535       8,402,467       458,468  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    5,305,659       6,455,921       304,936  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    14,047,197       19,027,435       1,622,839  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    2,369,666       5,281,792       434,785  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

                 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    12,501,759       18,301,502       2,456,402  

Cambria Trinity ETF(1)

    29,660,980              

 

(1) The Fund commenced operations on September 10, 2018.

  

For the year/period ended April 30, 2018, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

   

Purchases

   

Sales and

Maturities

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 25,691,615     $ 57,605,105     $ 14,934,976  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    3,591,100       6,659,453       1,305,032  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    71,603,548              

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    38,396,259              

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    45,256,443       21,777,692       1,564,708  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    22,281,175              

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    7,355,246              

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    7,975,116              

Cambria Core Equity ETF(1)

    120,397,455       36,321,128       3,248,421  

 

(1) The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2017.

 

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6. PRINCIPAL RISKS

 

As with all ETFs, shareholders of the Funds are subject to the risk that their investments could lose money, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount of an investment, over short or long periods of time. An investment is not a bank deposit and it is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Funds are subject to the principal risks set forth in their prospectuses under the heading ‘‘Principal Risks’’. Some of these risks, any of which may adversely affect a Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return, or ability to meet its investment objective, are set forth below.

 

Cash Redemption Risk — Each Fund’s investment strategy may require it to effect redemptions, in whole or in part, for cash. As a result, each Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities in order to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause each Fund to recognize investment income and/or capital gains or losses that it might not have recognized if it had completely satisfied the redemption in-kind. As a result, each Fund may be less tax efficient if it includes such a cash payment than if the in-kind redemption process was used exclusively (i.e., securities are distributed as payment of redemption proceeds). In addition, cash redemptions may incur higher brokerage costs than in-kind redemptions and these added costs may be borne by each Fund and negatively impact Fund performance.

 

Cyber Security Risk — The Fund, and its service providers, may be susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a breach in cyber security, including cyber-attacks. A breach in cyber security, intentional or unintentional, may adversely impact the Fund in many ways, including, but not limited to, disruption of the Fund’s operational capacity, loss of proprietary information, theft or corruption of data maintained online or digitally, denial-of-service attacks on websites or network resources, and the unauthorized release of confidential information. Cyber-attacks affecting the Fund’s third-party service providers, including Cambria, the custodian, and the transfer agent, may subject the Fund to many of the same risks associated with direct cyber security breaches and adversely impact the Fund. For instance, cyber-attacks may impact the Fund’s ability to calculate its NAV, cause the release of confidential business information, impede trading, cause the Fund to incur additional compliance costs associated with corrective measures, subject the Fund to regulatory fines or other financial losses, and/or cause reputational damage to the Fund. Cyber security breaches of market makers, Authorized Participants, or the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests could also have material adverse consequences on the Fund’s business operations and cause financial losses for the Fund and its shareholders. While the Fund and its service providers have established business continuity plans and risk management systems designed to address cyber security risks, prevent cyber-attacks and mitigate the impact of cyber security breaches, there are inherent limitations on such plans and systems. In addition, the Fund has no control over the cyber security protections put in place by its service providers or any other third parties whose operations may affect the Fund or its shareholders.

 

Derivatives Risk — Derivatives are financial instruments that have a value which depends upon, or is derived from, a reference asset, such as one or more underlying securities, pools of securities, indexes, rates or currencies. Derivatives may result in investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest; in other words, a small investment in a derivative may have a large impact on Fund performance. The successful use of derivatives generally depends on the ability to predict market movements. The use of these instruments requires special skills and knowledge of investment techniques that are different than those normally required for purchasing and selling securities. If the Adviser uses a derivative instrument at the wrong time or judges market conditions incorrectly, or if the derivative instrument does not perform as expected, these strategies may significantly reduce a Fund’s return. A Fund could also experience losses if it is unable to close out a position because the market for an instrument or position is or becomes illiquid.

 

Emerging Markets Risk — Investments in securities and instruments traded in developing or emerging markets, or that provide exposure to these securities or markets, can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions not associated with investments in U.S. securities and instruments or investments in more developed international markets. For example, emerging markets may be subject to, among other risks, greater market volatility; lower trading volume and liquidity; greater social, political and economic uncertainty; governmental controls on foreign investments and limitations on repatriation of invested capital; lower disclosure, corporate governance, auditing and financial reporting standards; fewer protections of property rights; restrictions on the transfer of securities or currency; and settlement and trading practices that differ from U.S. markets and markets of more developed countries. Each of these factors may impact the ability of a Fund to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities, adversely affect the trading market and price for Fund Shares and cause the Fund to decline in value.

 

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6. PRINCIPAL RISKS (continued)

 

Dividend Paying Security Risk — Securities that pay high dividends as a group can fall out of favor with the market, causing these companies to underperform companies that do not pay high dividends. Also, changes in the dividend policies of companies owned by the Funds and the capital resources available for these companies’ dividend payments may adversely affect the Funds.

 

Equity Investing Risk — An investment in the Funds involves risks similar to those of investing in any Fund holding equity securities, such as market fluctuations, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The values of equity securities could decline generally or could underperform other investments. In addition, securities may decline in value due to factors affecting a specific issuer, market or securities markets generally.

 

Exchange-Traded Funds and Exchange-Traded Products (“ETP”) and Investment Companies Risk The risks of investing in securities of ETFs, ETPs and investment companies typically reflect the risks of the types of instruments in which the underlying ETF, ETP or investment company invests. In addition, with such investments, the Funds bear its proportionate share of the fees and expenses of the underlying entity. As a result, the Funds’ operating expenses may be higher and performance may be lower.

 

Fixed Income Risk — A decline in an issuer’s credit rating may cause a decrease in the value of its fixed income securities and an increase in their investment risk and volatility. During periods of falling interest rates, an issuer of a callable bond held by the Funds may “call” (or repay) the security before its stated maturity, and the Funds may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates, resulting in a decline in the Funds’ income. The market value of fixed income securities generally changes in response to changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities is likely to decrease. Similarly, if interest rates decline, the value of fixed income securities is likely to increase.

 

Foreign Investment Risk — Returns on investments in foreign securities could be more volatile than, or trail the returns on, investments in U.S. securities. Investments in or exposures to foreign securities by each Fund are subject to special risks, including risks associated with foreign securities generally, including differences in information available about issuers of securities and investor protection standards applicable in other jurisdictions; capital controls risks, including the risk of a foreign jurisdiction imposing restrictions on the ability to repatriate or transfer currency or other assets; currency risks; political, diplomatic and economic risks; regulatory risks; and foreign market and trading risks, including the costs of trading and risks of settlement in foreign jurisdictions.

 

Futures Contracts Risk — Risks associated with the use of futures contracts include the following: (i) an imperfect correlation between movements in prices of index futures contracts and movements in the value of the stock index that the instrument is designed to simulate; and (ii) the possibility of an illiquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a position prior to its maturity date. Investments in futures may expose the Fund to leverage.

 

High Yield Securities Risk — High yield securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality are subject to the increased risk of an issuer’s inability to meet principal and interest payment obligations in the Funds. High yield securities are subject to a greater risk of default and investments in them are inherently speculative. The secondary markets in which high yield securities are traded may be less liquid and more volatile than the market for higher grade securities.

 

Index Risk Unlike many investment companies, the Index Funds (defined below) do not utilize an investing strategy that seeks returns in excess of each Fund’s respective Underlying Index. Therefore, an Index Fund would not necessarily buy or sell a security unless that security is added or removed, respectively, from its respective Underlying Index, even if that security generally is underperforming.

 

Management Risk — The Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Core Equity ETF and Cambria Trinity ETF (the “Active Funds”) are actively managed using proprietary investment strategies and processes. The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF (the “Index Funds”) are passively managed, meaning that they are designed to track the performance of an underlying index. There can be no guarantee that these strategies and processes will produce the intended results and no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. This could result in the Fund’s underperformance compared to other funds with similar investment objectives.

 

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6. PRINCIPAL RISKS (continued)

 

Non-Correlation Risk — The returns of the Index Funds may not match the return of their Underlying Indexes for a number of reasons. For example, each Index Fund incurs operating expenses not applicable to the Underlying Index, and incurs costs in buying and selling securities, especially when rebalancing the Index Fund’s securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of its Underlying Index. In addition, the performance of each Index Fund and its Underlying Index may vary due to asset valuation differences and differences between each Index Fund’s portfolio and its Underlying Index resulting from legal restrictions, cost or liquidity constraints.

 

Options Risk — The value of the Funds’ positions in options fluctuates in response to changes in the value of the underlying index. The Funds also risk losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing put options. Writing index the Cambria Tail Risk ETF only purchases put options, the Fund’s losses from its exposure to put options is limited to the amount of premiums paid to the option seller. To the extent that the Cambria Core Equity ETF reduces its put option holdings relative to the number of call options sold by the Fund, the Fund’s ability to mitigate losses in the event of a market decline will be reduced.

 

Premium Discount Risk — The Shares may trade above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Fund will generally fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings. The market prices of Shares, however, will generally fluctuate in accordance with changes in NAV as well as the relative supply of, and demand for, Shares on the Exchange. The trading price of Shares may deviate significantly from NAV during periods of market volatility. Cambria cannot predict whether Shares will trade below, at or above their NAV. Price differences may be due, in large part, to the fact that supply and demand forces at work in the secondary trading market for Shares will be closely related to, but not identical to, the same forces influencing the prices of the securities held by the Fund. However, given that Shares can be purchased and redeemed in large blocks of Shares, called Creation Units (unlike shares of closed-end funds, which frequently trade at appreciable discounts from, and sometimes at premiums to, their NAV), and the Fund’s portfolio holdings are fully disclosed on a daily basis, Cambria believes that large discounts or premiums to the NAV of Shares should not be sustained, but that may not be the case.

 

Secondary Market Trading Risk — Investors buying or selling Shares in the secondary market will generally pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by brokers as determined by that broker. Brokerage commissions are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors seeking to buy or sell relatively small amounts of Shares. In addition, secondary market investors will also incur the cost of the difference between the price that an investor is willing to pay for Shares (the “bid” price) and the price at which an investor is willing to sell Shares (the “ask” price). This difference in bid and ask prices is often referred to as the “spread” or “bid/ask spread.” The bid/ask spread varies over time for Shares based on trading volume and market liquidity, and is generally lower if the Fund’s Shares have more trading volume and market liquidity and higher if the Fund’s Shares have little trading volume and market liquidity. Further, increased market volatility may cause increased bid/ask spreads.

 

Although the Shares are listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active or liquid trading market for them will develop or be maintained. In addition, trading in Shares on the Exchange may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in Shares inadvisable. Further, trading in Shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to the Exchange “circuit breaker” rules. There can be no assurance that the requirements of the Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged.

 

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6. PRINCIPAL RISKS (continued)

 

Sovereign Debt Securities Risk — Investments in sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt obligations involve special risks not present in corporate debt obligations. The issuer of the sovereign debt or the authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and the Sovereign Bond ETF may have limited recourse in the event of a default. During periods of economic uncertainty, the market prices of sovereign debt, and the Sovereign Bond ETF’s net asset value, may be more volatile than prices of U.S. debt obligations. In the past, certain non-U.S. markets have encountered difficulties in servicing their debt obligations, withheld payments of principal and interest and declared moratoria on the payment of principal and interest on their sovereign debts.

 

7. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with third-party service providers that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnifications. Additionally, under the Funds’ organizational documents, the officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as it involves possible future claims that may or may not be made against the Funds. Based on experience, the Investment Adviser is of the view that the risk of loss to the Funds in connection with the Funds’ indemnification obligations is remote; however, there can be no assurance that such obligations will not result in material liabilities that adversely affect the Funds.

 

8. INCOME TAXES

 

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences are primarily attributable to foreign currency and sales of passive foreign investment companies. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, they are charged or credited to undistributed net investment income/(loss), accumulated net realized gain (loss) or paid-in capital, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise.

 

Accordingly, the following permanent differences which are primarily attributable to partnership adjustments, reallocation of dividend incomes from underlying funds, redemptions in-kind, foreign currency and passive foreign investment companies, have been reclassified to/from the following accounts, if applicable.

 

 

   

Paid-in Capital

   

Distributable

Earnings/

(Accumulated Losses)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 7,117,776     $ (7,117,776 )

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    225,471       (225,471 )

Cambria Global Value ETF

    6,621,029       (6,621,029 )

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    502,219       (502,219 )

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    308,586       (308,586 )

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    1,622,838       (1,622,838 )

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    430,391       (430,391 )

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    2,460,197       (2,460,197 )

 

These reclassifications had no impact on the net assets or the net asset value per share of the Funds.

 

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 8. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

For tax purposes, short-term realized gains are considered ordinary income. The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the last two fiscal periods were as follows:

 

   

Ordinary Income

   

Long-Term

Capital Gain

   

Return of

Capital

   

Totals

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

 

2019

  $ 3,004,745     $     $     $ 3,004,745  

2018

    1,963,064       117,168             2,080,232  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

 

2019

  $ 1,779,049     $     $     $ 1,779,049  

2018

    1,437,092                   1,437,092  

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

2019

  $ 4,113,334     $ 2,423,857     $     $ 6,537,191  

2018

    3,023,213                   3,023,213  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

2019

  $ 2,556,119     $     $     $ 2,556,119  

2018

    1,446,903                   1,446,903  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

2019

  $ 1,871,322     $ 14,175     $     $ 1,885,497  

2018

    1,360,015                   1,360,015  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

 

2019

  $ 325,364     $     $     $ 325,364  

2018

    81,069                   81,069  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

 

2019

  $ 839,784     $ 70,840     $     $ 910,624  

2018

    719,881       12,338             732,219  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

2019

  $ 657,225     $ 610,107     $     $ 1,267,332  

2018

    509,874                   509,874  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

 

2019

  $ 456,126     $     $     $ 456,126  

2018

    176,882                   176,882  

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 

2019

  $ 1,035,981     $     $     $ 1,035,981  

2018

    1,295,785             51,766       1,347,551  

Cambria Trinity ETF

 

2019

  $ 300,532     $     $     $ 300,532  

 

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As of April 30, 2019, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   

Cambria

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria

Foreign

Shareholder

Yield ETF

   

Cambria Global

Value ETF

   

Cambria Global

Momentum ETF

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 60,270     $ 218,356     $ 673,480     $ 19,674  

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

                       

Capital Loss Carryforwards

    (2,889,313 )     (1,504,134 )     (818,195 )     (5,863,882 )

Post October Losses

                (1,350,225 )      

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    10,774,740       (2,208,786 )     (9,172,398 )     3,219,441  

Other

          (4 )     (3 )      

Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)

  $ 7,945,697     $ (3,494,568 )   $ (10,667,341 )   $ (2,624,767 )

 

 

 

   

Cambria Global

Asset Allocation

ETF

   

Cambria Value

and Momentum

ETF

   

Cambria

Sovereign Bond

ETF

   

Cambria

Emerging

Shareholder

Yield ETF

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 1,884     $ 8,902     $ 94,596     $ 73,959  

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

    248,678             59,952        

Capital Loss Carryforwards

          (8,036,637 )            

Post October Losses

                      (337,865 )

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    (479,814 )     1,204,414       (1,864,893 )     1,265,248  

Other

    (2 )           (74,534 )      

Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)

  $ (229,254 )   $ (6,823,321 )   $ (1,784,879 )   $ 1,001,342  

 

 

 

   

Cambria Tail

Risk ETF

   

Cambria Core

Equity ETF

   

Cambria Trinity

ETF

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 64,613     $ 81,041     $ 4,012  

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

                42,630  

Capital Loss Carryforwards

    (4,992,642 )     (13,599,120 )      

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    141,909       13,150,310       (186,270 )

Total Accumulated Losses

  $ (4,786,120 )   $ (367,769 )   $ (139,628 )

 

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As of April 30, 2019, the Funds have the following capital loss carryforwards and offset capital gains for an unlimited period:

 

   

Non-Expiring

Short-Term

Loss

   

Non- Expiring

Long-Term

Loss

   

Total

 
                         

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 2,889,313     $     $ 2,889,313  
                         

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 1,118,221     $ 385,913     $ 1,504,134  
                         

Cambria Global Value ETF

  $ 63,768     $ 754,427     $ 818,195  
                         

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

  $ 5,863,882     $     $ 5,863,882  
                         

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

  $ 7,252,221     $ 784,416     $ 8,036,637  
                         

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

  $ 1,638,144     $ 3,354,498     $ 4,992,642  
                         

Cambria Core Equity ETF

  $ 11,018,802     $ 2,580,318     $ 13,599,120  

 

 

During the year ended April 30, 2019, the Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF utilized $904,168 and $189,411 of capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains, respectively.

 

The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at April 30, 2019, were as follows:

 

Cambria Investment Management

 

Federal Tax Cost

   

Aggregated

Gross

Unrealized

Appreciation

   

Aggregated

Gross

Unrealized

Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 101,092,724     $ 16,216,837     $ (5,442,097 )   $ 10,774,740  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    29,196,096       1,361,006       (3,569,792 )     (2,208,786 )

Cambria Global Value ETF

    160,356,617       11,585,660       (20,758,058 )     (9,172,398 )

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    129,095,330       3,354,715       (135,274 )     3,219,441  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    71,021,037       1,180,472       (1,660,286 )     (479,814 )

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    17,252,109       1,777,121       (572,707 )     1,204,414  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    19,815,681       243,417       (2,108,310 )     (1,864,893 )

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    18,944,691       2,048,311       (783,063 )     1,265,248  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    34,449,154       568,187       (426,278 )     141,909  

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    74,015,378       14,432,506       (1,282,196 )     13,150,310  

Cambria Trinity ETF

    29,655,749       318,752       (505,022 )     (186,270 )

 

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April 30, 2019 (Continued)



9. SECURITIES LENDING

 

The Funds have entered into a Securities Lending Agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., (the “Lending Agent”) to lend portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial organizations that meet capital and other credit requirements or other criteria established by the Trust’s Board. These loans, if and when made, may not exceed 33 1/3% of the total asset value of the respective Fund (including the loan collateral). The Funds will not lend portfolio securities to the Adviser or its affiliates unless permissible under the 1940 Act and the rules and promulgations thereunder. Loans of portfolio securities will be fully collateralized by cash, letters of credit or U.S. government securities, and the collateral will be maintained in an amount equal to at least 102% of the then market value of domestic loaned securities and 105% of the value of foreign equity securities. However, due to market fluctuations during the day, the value of securities loaned on a particular day may, during the course of the day, exceed the value of collateral. On each business day, the amount of collateral is adjusted based on the prior day’s market fluctuations and the current day’s lending activity. Income from lending activity is determined by the amount of interest earned on collateral, less any amounts payable to the borrowers of the securities and the lending agent. Lending securities involves certain risks, including the risk that the Funds may be delayed or restricted from recovering the loaned securities or disposing of the collateral for the loan, which could give rise to loss because of adverse, market actions expenses and/or delays in connection with the disposition of the underlying securities. Any gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned and income from lending activity by the Funds that might occur during the term of the loan would be for the account of that Fund.

 

Cash collateral received in connection with securities lending is invested in repurchase agreements by the lending agent.

 

Securities lending transactions are entered into by a Fund under the Securities Lending Agreement, which permits a Fund, under certain circumstances such as an event of default, to offset amounts payable by a Fund to the same counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty to create a net payment due to or from a Fund.

 

The following is a summary of securities lending agreements held by the Funds, with cash collateral of overnight maturities and non-cash collateral, if any, which would be subject to offset as of April 30, 2019:

 

   

Gross Amount

of

Recognized

Assets (Value

of Securities

on Loan)

   

Value of Cash

Collateral

Received(1)

   

Net Amount

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 872,459     $ 872,459       -  

Cambia Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    397,701       397,701       -  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    915,338       915,338       -  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    9,592,117       9,592,117       -  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    6,632,498       6,632,498       -  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    66,560       66,560       -  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    107,712       107,712       -  

 

(1) Excess collateral (received) in connection with the above securities lending transactions is not shown for financial reporting purposes. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at April 30, 2019 are shown in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

 

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April 30, 2019 (Concluded)



10. REGULATORY MATTERS

 

On August 17, 2018, the SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-X. These changes are effective for periods after November 5, 2018. The updates to Registered Investment Companies were mainly focused on simplifying the presentation of distributable earnings by eliminating the need to present the components of distributable earning on a book basis in the Statements of Assets & Liabilities. The update also impacted the presentation of undistributed net investment income and distribution to shareholders on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The amounts presented in the current Statements of Changes in Net Assets represent the aggregated total distributions of net investment income and realized capital gains, except for distributions classified as Return of Capital which are still presented separately. The disaggregated amounts from the prior fiscal year are broken out below if there were both distributions from net investment income and net realized gains. Otherwise, the amount on the current Statement of Changes for the prior fiscal year end represents distributions of net investment income:

 

Fund

 

Net Investment Income

   

Net Realized Gains

   

Total

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

  $ 1,963,059     $ 117,173     $ 2,080,232  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    635,189       97,030       732,219  

 

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). The new guidance includes additions and modifications to disclosures requirements for fair value measurements. For public entities, the amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on the financial statements and disclosures.

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no adjustments were required to the financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

 



 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of

Cambria ETF Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF, Cambria Global Momentum ETF, Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF, Cambria Value and Momentum ETF, Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF, Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Tail Risk ETF, Cambria Core Equity ETF, and Cambria Trinity ETF (the “Funds”), each a series of Cambria ETF Trust, as of April 30, 2019, and the related statements of operations for the year or period then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years or periods then ended, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the four years or periods then ended (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the each of the Funds as of April 30, 2019, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods indicated above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The Funds’ financial highlights for the periods ended April 30, 2015 and prior, were audited by other auditors whose report dated June 26, 2015, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits include performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

 

We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2016.

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

July 1, 2019

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

(Unaudited)



 

All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, brokerage fees and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. Shareholder may incur brokerage commissions on their purchase and sales of Fund Shares, which are not reflected in the examples below.

 

Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.

 

The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples do not reflect any brokerage commissions that you may pay on purchases and sales of Shares. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (November 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019).

 

The table below illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:

 

Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses after fee waivers that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.

 

You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”

 

Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.

 

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NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.

 

   

Beginning

   

Ending

           

Expenses

 
   

Account

   

Account

   

Annualized

   

Paid

 
   

Value

   

Value

   

Expense

   

During

 
   

11/1/2018

   

4/30/2019

   

Ratios

   

Period(1) 

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1042.90       0.59

%

  $ 2.99  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.90       0.59

%

  $ 2.96  
                                 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1039.30       0.59

%

  $ 2.98  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.90       0.59

%

  $ 2.96  
                                 

Cambria Global Value ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1055.50       0.72

%

  $ 3.67  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.20       0.72

%

  $ 3.61  
                                 

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1020.30       0.59

%

  $ 2.96  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.90       0.59

%

  $ 2.96  
                                 

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1066.60      

%

  $  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1024.79      

%

  $  
                                 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 877.70       0.63

%

  $ 2.93  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.70       0.63

%

  $ 3.16  
                                 

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1051.00       0.59

%

  $ 3.00  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.90       0.59

%

  $ 2.96  
                                 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1131.10       0.67

%

  $ 3.54  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.50       0.67

%

  $ 3.36  
                                 

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 960.80       0.59

%

  $ 2.87  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1021.90       0.59

%

  $ 2.96  
                                 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1042.30       1.17

%

  $ 5.91  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1019.00       1.17

%

  $ 5.84  
                                 

Cambria Trinity ETF

                         

Actual Fund Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1024.00      

%

  $  

Hypothetical 5% Return

  $ 1000.00     $ 1024.80      

%

  $  

 

(1)

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Trustees and Officers

(Unaudited)



Set forth below is the following information for each Trustee: name, age (by year of birth), position held with the Trust, term of office, length of time served, principal business occupation(s) during the past five years, number of portfolios in the Cambria fund complex overseen by the Trustee, and other directorships, if any, held by the Trustee. The following information for each Officer of the Trust is also set forth below: name, age (by year of birth), position held with the Trust, term of office, length of time served, and principal business occupation(s) during the past five years. Trustees who are deemed not to be “interested persons” of the Trust are referred to as “Independent Trustees.” Mr. Faber is a Trustee who is deemed to be an “interested” Trustee of the Fund as that term is defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of his employment with and ownership interest in the Investment Adviser. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge by calling (855) 383-4636. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of April 30, 2019.

 

 

 

Position(s) Held

 

 

 

 

 

 

with the Trust

 

Principal

 

Other Directorships

Name, Address,

 

and Length of

 

Occupation(s)

 

Held by

Age1

 

Time Served2

 

During the Past 5 Years

 

Trustee

INTERESTED TRUSTEE 3

Mebane Faber

YOB: 1977

 

Chairperson of the Board, Trustee, and President of the Trust since 2018; Vice President of the Trust (2013 – 2018); no set term

 

Co–Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (2006 – present).

 

None

INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

Dennis G. Schmal

YOB: 1947

 

Trustee since 2013; no set term

 

Self-employed consultant (since 2003).

 

Director, AssetMark (formerly Genworth) Mutual Funds (since 2007); Director, Merriman Holdings Inc. (formerly MCF Corp.) (financial services) (2003 – 2016); Director and Chairman, Owens Realty Mortgage Inc. (real estate) (2013 – 2019); Director and Chairman, Pacific Metrics Corporation (2005 – 2014) (educational services); Director and Chairman, Sitoa Global (2011 – 2013) (e-commerce); Trustee, Wells Fargo GAI Hedge Funds (since 2007); Director, Blue Calypso (2015 – 2018) (e-commerce).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Venuto

YOB: 1977

 

Trustee since 2019; no set term

 

Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Toroso Investments (since 2012).

 

None

 

 

1

Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each trustee is c/o Cambria ETF Trust, 2321 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 3225, El Segundo CA 90245. Trustees oversee 13 funds in the Cambria ETF Trust.

 

2

Each Trustee shall hold office during the lifetime of this trust until the election and qualification of his or her successor, or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, or is removed in accordance with the Trust's Trust Instrument.

 

3

Denotes Trustees who may be deemed to be “interested” persons of the Fund as that term is defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their affiliation with (the Distributor and/or its affiliates.)

 

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Trustees and Officers

(Unaudited)



 

Name, Address,

Age4

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

and Length of

Time Served5

 

Principal

Occupation(s)

During the Past 5 Years

 

Other Directorships

Held by

Board Member

OFFICERS6

Douglas Tyre

YOB: 1980

 

Chief Compliance Officer since May 2018; no set term

 

Assistant Compliance Director (since 2014), Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC; Client Services & Operations Specialist - Senior Associate (2010 – 2014), Echo Point Investment Management LLC.

 

None

Himanshu Surti

YOB: 1974

 

Vice President since 2018; no set term

 

Chief Operating Officer and Portfolio Manager (since 2014), Cambria Investment Management, L.P.; Strategy Manager (2008 – 2013), Research Affiliates, LLC.

 

None

Eric Kleinschmidt(7)

1 Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

YOB: 1968

 

Principal Financial Officer since 2016; no set term

 

Director of Fund Accounting (since 2004), SEI Investments.

 

None

 

 

4

Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each officer is c/o Cambria ETF Trust, 2321 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 3225, El Segundo CA 90245.

 

5

Each Trustee shall hold office during the lifetime of this trust until the election and qualification of his or her successor, or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, or is removed in accordance with the Trust's Trust Instrument.

 

6

Officers oversee 13 funds in the Cambria ETF Trust.

 

7

Certain officers and/or interested trustees of the Fund are also officers of the distributor, the advisor or the administrator.

 

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Notice to Shareholders

April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)



 

For shareholders that do not have an April 30, 2019, tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an April 30, 2019 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

 

   

Return of

Capital

 

Long-Term

Capital Gain

Distributions

 

Ordinary

Income

Distributions

 

Total

Distributions

 

Qualifying

Dividends(1)

 

Qualifying

Dividend

Income (2)

 

U.S.

Government

Interest (3)

 

Qualified

Interest

Income (4)

 

Qualified Short-

Term Capital

Gain (5)

 

Foreign Tax

Credit (6)

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

80.76%

 

86.02%

 

0.00%

 

0.54%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield  ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

95.53%

 

0.00%

 

0.15%

 

0.00%

 

5.83%

Cambria Global Value ETF

 

0.00%

 

33.02%

 

66.98%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.47%

 

0.00%

 

10.95%

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

37.25%

 

40.79%

 

0.00%

 

4.63%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.75%

 

99.25%

 

100.00%

 

2.48%

 

45.20%

 

0.00%

 

0.29%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

1.41%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

 

0.00%

 

7.78%

 

92.22%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

6.12%

 

6.97%

 

100.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

 

0.00%

 

42.94%

 

57.06%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

93.97%

 

0.00%

 

0.88%

 

0.00%

 

10.81%

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Core Equity ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

Cambria Trinity ETF

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

 

31.25%

 

51.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

 

N/A

 

(1)

Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary Income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).

(2)

The percentage in this column represents the amount of "Qualifying Dividend Income" as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and its reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.

(3)

"U.S. Government Interest represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. This amount is reflected as a percentage of total ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).  Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax.  However, for shareholders of the Fund who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.

(4)

The percentage in this column represents the amount of "Qualifying Interest Income" as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is a percentage of net investment income that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

(5)

The percentage in this column represents the amount of "Qualifying Short-Term Capital Gain" as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of short-term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

(6)

The percentage in this column represents the "Qualifying Foreign Taxes" as a percentage of ordinary distributions during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019. The Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF, Cambria Global Value ETF and Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF expect to pass through $110,075, $803,892 and $153,527 respectively, as foreign tax credits on Form 1099-DIV for the year ending December 31, 2019 which shareholders of these portfolios will receive in late January 2020. In addition, for the year ended April 30, 2019, gross foreign source income amounted to $1,567,770, $4,980,529 and $915,901 respectively, and will be reported on Form 1099-DIV for the year ending December 31, 2019, which shareholders of these portfolios will receive in late January 2020.

   

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending April 30, 2019. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2019 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per share at which a Fund issues and redeems shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of a Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. A Fund’s Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV. The NAV of a Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings. The Market Price of a Fund generally fluctuates in response to changes in its NAV, as well as market supply and demand. The data represented in the table below represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

 

Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of a NAV. A discount is the amount that the Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.

 

 

   

Market Price

One Year Total

Return

   

Market Price

Cumulative

Inception Date

Total Return

   

Market Price,

End of Period

 

Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

    0.91

%

    -

%

  $ 37.45  

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

    (6.63 )     -       23.54  

Cambria Global Value ETF

    (7.37 )     -       23.07  

Cambria Global Momentum ETF

    (6.33 )     -       25.08  

Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

    0.43       -       26.73  

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

    (16.30 )     -       20.79  

Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

    (6.25 )     -       24.84  

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

    (5.13 )     -       31.71  

Cambria Tail Risk ETF

    (6.31 )     -       19.93  

Cambria Core Equity ETF

    10.75       -       26.95  

Cambria Trinity ETF

    -       (1.52 )     24.22  

 

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Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 5/13/13

Analysis Period 5/13/13-4/30/19

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

1

0.07%

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

1

0.07%

 

-2.00%

1

0.07%

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

1

0.07%

 

-0.50%

999

66.47%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

499

33.20%

 

1.00%

-

-

 

1.50%

1

0.07%

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 12/2/13

Analysis Period 12/2/13-4/30/19

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

3

0.22%

 

-2.50%

2

0.15%

 

-2.00%

8

0.59%

 

-1.50%

35

2.57%

 

-1.00%

145

10.65%

 

-0.50%

441

32.38%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

519

38.11%

 

1.00%

185

13.58%

 

1.50%

23

1.69%

 

2.00%

1

0.07%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

99

 

 

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Cambria Global Value ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 3/11/14

Analysis Period 3/11/14-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

1

0.08%

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

1

0.08%

 

-2.00%

3

0.23%

 

-1.50%

19

1.47%

 

-1.00%

87

6.72%

 

-0.50%

366

28.26%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

550

42.47%

 

1.00%

238

18.38%

 

1.50%

23

1.78%

 

2.00%

7

0.54%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Global Momentum 

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 11/3/14

Analysis Period 11/3/14-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

3

0.27%

 

-0.50%

514

45.49%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

600

53.10%

 

1.00%

12

1.06%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

1

0.09%

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

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Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 12/9/14

Analysis Period 12/9/14-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

-

-

 

-0.50%

531

48.05%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

569

51.49%

 

1.00%

5

0.45%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Value and Momentum ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 9/8/15

Analysis Period 9/8/15-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

3

0.33%

 

-1.50%

9

0.98%

 

-1.00%

31

3.38%

 

-0.50%

373

40.68%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

464

50.60%

 

1.00%

36

3.93%

 

1.50%

1

0.11%

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

101

 

 

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Cambria Sovereign Bond ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 2/22/16

Analysis Period 2/22/16-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

3

0.37%

 

-1.00%

20

2.49%

 

-0.50%

49

6.10%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

136

16.94%

 

1.00%

234

29.14%

 

1.50%

206

25.65%

 

2.00%

55

6.85%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

50

6.23%

 

3.00%

33

4.11%

 

3.50%

14

1.74%

 

4.00%

2

0.25%

 

4.50%

1

0.12%

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 7/13/16

Analysis Period 7/13/16-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

1

0.14%

 

-1.50%

2

0.28%

 

-1.00%

12

1.70%

 

-0.50%

65

9.23%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

151

21.45%

 

1.00%

204

28.98%

 

1.50%

157

22.30%

 

2.00%

86

12.22%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

18

2.56%

 

3.00%

5

0.71%

 

3.50%

3

0.43%

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

102

 

 

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Cambria Tail Risk ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 4/6/17

Analysis Period 4/5/17-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

1

0.19%

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

1

0.19%

 

-1.00%

4

0.77%

 

-0.50%

135

25.96%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

355

68.27%

 

1.00%

23

4.42%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

1

0.19%

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

Cambria Core Equity ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 5/23/17

Analysis Period 5/23/17-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

1

0.21%

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

1

0.21%

 

-1.00%

12

2.46%

 

-0.50%

278

57.08%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

190

39.01%

 

1.00%

4

0.82%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

1

0.21%

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

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Cambria Trinity ETF

Premium/ Discount Analysis

Inception Date 9/10/18

Analysis Period 9/10/18-4/30/2019

 

Percent Above

Number of Days

Percent of Days

 

or Below Par

at Discount/Premium

at Discount/Premium

 

-5.00%

-

-

 

-4.50%

-

-

 

-4.00%

-

-

 

-3.50%

-

-

Fund Sold at Discount

-3.00%

-

-

 

-2.50%

-

-

 

-2.00%

-

-

 

-1.50%

-

-

 

-1.00%

-

-

 

-0.50%

4

2.55%

Sold at Par

0.00%

-

-

 

0.50%

127

80.89%

 

1.00%

26

16.56%

 

1.50%

-

-

 

2.00%

-

-

Fund Sold at Premium

2.50%

-

-

 

3.00%

-

-

 

3.50%

-

-

 

4.00%

-

-

 

4.50%

-

-

 

5.00%

-

-

 

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Investment Adviser:

Cambria Investment Management, L.P.

2321 Rosecrans Avenue

Suite 3225

El Segundo, CA 90245

 

Distributor:

SEI Investments Distribution Co.

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

 

Legal Counsel:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20004-2541

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:

Cohen & Company, Ltd.

1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800

 Cleveland, Ohio 44115

 

 

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

 

 

 

CIM-AR-001-0700

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

 

The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, comptroller or principal accounting officer or any person who performs a similar function.

 

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a) (1) The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on the audit committee.

 

(a) (2) The audit committee financial expert Dennis G. Schmal is an independent trustee as defined in Form N-CSR Item 3 (a) (2)

 

Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Fees billed by Cohen & Company, Ltd. (Cohen) related to the Registrant.

 

Cohen billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the fiscal year 2019 and 2018, respectively, as follows:

 

 

Fiscal 2019 

Fiscal 2018

   

All fees and

services to the

Registrant that

were pre-approved

All fees and

services to

service

affiliates that

were pre-approved

All other fees

and services to

service affiliates that

did not require

pre-approval

All fees and

services to the

Registrant that

were pre-approved

All fees and

services to

service

affiliates that

were pre-approved

All other fees

and services to

service

affiliates that

did not require

pre-approval

(a)

Audit Fees

$148,625

N/A

N/A

$126,000

N/A

N/A

(b)

Audit-Related Fees

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

(c)

Tax Fees

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

(d)

All Other Fees

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

$—

 

 

 

 

(e)(1) The Trust’s Audit Committee has adopted, and the Board of Trustees has ratified, an Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (the “Policy”), which sets forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which services proposed to be performed by the independent auditor of the Trust may be pre-approved .

 

(e)(2)     Percentage of fees billed applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows (Cohen):

 

 

Fiscal 2019

Fiscal 2018

Audit-Related Fees

—%

—%

Tax Fees

—%

—%

All Other Fees

—%

—%

 

(f)     Not Applicable.

 

(g)     The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by Cohen for the fiscal year 2019 were $0.

 

(h)     During the past fiscal year, Registrant's principal accountant provided certain non-audit services to Registrant's investment adviser or to entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with Registrant's investment adviser that provide ongoing services to Registrant that were not subject to pre-approval pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The Audit Committee of Registrant's Board of Trustees reviewed and considered these non-audit services provided by Registrant's principal accountant to Registrant's affiliates, including whether the provision of these non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.

 

Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

Item 6.

Schedule of 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 management investment companies.

 

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable. Effective for closed-end management investment companies for fiscal years ending on or after December 31, 2005.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees during the period covered by this report.

 

 

 

 

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 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report, are effective based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

(b) There has been no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) 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.

 

Items 12.

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

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13.

Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics attached hereto.

 

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are filed hereto.

 

(b) Officer certifications as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) also accompany this filing as exhibits.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  Cambria ETF Trust  
     
     
     
By (Signature and Title) /s/ Mebane Faber  
  Mebane Faber, President  
     
Date: July 9, 2019    
     

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

 

 

By /s/ Mebane Faber  
  Mebane Faber, President  
     
Date: July 9, 2019    
     
     
By /s/ Eric Kleinschmidt  
  Eric Kleinschmidt, Principal Financial Officer  
     

Date: July 9, 2019